The White Marlin and Oysterette
$$$ • Seafood, New American
Hours:
602 Monument Ave, Port St Joe
(850) 308-0938
About The White Marlin and Oysterette
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
Beware this trap. The best thing they have going for them is a great outdoor patio. Our experiences have steadily declined time and time again. We are locals yet are treated without regard or respect. Food is way overpriced and service poor on a good day. I guess when you are a fancy restaurant you can get away with this for a while. Meanwhile, I’ll be supporting the smaller more intimate establishments that truly care about their patrons.
we took a party of 8 to the white marlin for a family dinner. Appetizers were good. My wife and I ordered the ribeye. Temp was perfect on them however they were so tuff you could not cut them much less chew them. We spoke to the manger and he took them back and brought us two filets. The filets were so over cooked. had barely any pink and we ordered them medium and medium rare. We gave up and did not send them back again. so we moved to dessert. where the waitress took orders...read full review
Early Valentine’s Day celebration Feb. 13. Made reservations one week in advance, ended up seated in a back room with a large party consisting of mostly young men. That was not the problem, they were having a blast as they should have been. It was not an ideal seating for one couple to be in this room with such a large group. Not exactly the Valentine’s Day dinner we had hoped for. Food was mediocre at best and the service was really bad. We had to ask for our check as we...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 - 10PM |
| Friday | 4:30 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The White Marlin and Oysterette offers a beautiful location with a gorgeous deck and live music, making it a popular spot for both couples and large groups. Many guests have enjoyed the amazing food and stunning atmosphere, with the water view enhancing the overall experience. The sunsets are particularly praised by visitors, adding to the magical ambiance. The service is generally attentive, with friendly staff creating a welcoming atmosphere. Some reviews mention slower service and drink refills, but a recent visitor highlighted their server, Alex, as exceptional. Visitors often praise the food, especially dishes like the filet, coconut shrimp, scallops, coconut grouper, and bread pudding, which has been described as memorable. The crab cake and kendo sushi roll have also received positive mentions. Reservations are recommended to enjoy a perfect dinner on the deck. While prices can be a bit steep, many guests find the experience worth it. Despite some recent concerns with management, the restaurant remains a favorite for its enjoyable dishes and beautiful setting, making it a place worth visiting again.