Blue Marlin

1200 Lincoln St, Columbia
(803) 799-3838

Recent Reviews

Alex

I got the “award winning” shrimp and grits…. no seasoning on shrimp, it looked boiled/steamed. Also , in place of fried shrimp, we requested blackened grilled shrimp, they were so heavily seasoned that you couldn’t enjoy the dish itself. The coleslaw that came with it, was terrible in its texture and flavor!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie

Anthony

Do yourself a favor, don't go. Service was very good. Bread was great! But it was all down hill from there. I had the seafood platter and all the seafood was bland and had to be frozen. I took 2 bites of the fish and 1 bite of my crab cake. I ate the shrimp, they were decent. My GF got the salmon and the cream sauce was cold and congealed. And the fish and shrimp were way over seasoned with the blackened seasoning and the scallops were over cooked and rubbery. For the prices they charge, I expected way better quality. All in all, 2 people with tip $100, very disappointed in the food. All the servers were great though.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Nadine Hutchins

It was my first time eating here the food was delicious. It's been a long time since I had some real delicious food.It was fulfilling and ver satisfying 5 stars all day

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Grits, Grilled Catfish & Grits

Positively Houston

Our son's favorite restaurant in Columbia. Make sure you try the cream brulee cheesecake with strawberry puree. It's the best dessert we've ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jane-Marie McEachern

Always a fine dining experience. Delicious offerings on the menu, attentive service, and positive atmosphere. One of our favorite restaurants in the Vista area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pecan Dusted Calamari, Charleston Crab Cakes, New Orleans Seafood Gumbo, Fried Green Tomatoes, Crab Soup, Seafood Platter, Shrimp & Grits

Frederick Fair

Excellent food. Great atmosphere. The staff is fantastic. We go every chance we get.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Seafood Platter, Salad

Heather Wilson

The food was incredible and service was SO FAST! I genuinely can't recall the last time I've eaten at a sit-down restaraunt and had everything arrive at the table so promptly.Dietary restrictions: They have some gluten free options that are clearly marked on the menu. I'm not sure about vegetarian options - there were salads but many of the options included seafood of some kind.Parking: We used the parking garage just across the street. It was very reasonably priced and easily within walking distance. There are also parking meters directly in front of the restaraunt.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Creme Brulee Cheesecake Slice, Spectacular Shrimp and Grits, Firecracker Flounder & BBQ Salmon Salad

Vonte Williams

Grits was hard shrimp wasn’t done

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Joe Cioffi

The food was AWESOME! We went for lunch and it was my first time visiting. I look forward to going back for dinner. It is a beautiful restaurant and the staff was incredible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tammy Mendenhall

They have a lovely place. Their potions are enough to full you up.But we found something in the sauce did not agree with us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Soup

Curtis White

Great place to dine

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tim

Never had a bad meal here! Highly recommend the filet mignon and seafood pontchartrain!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee Cheesecake Slice, Spectacular Shrimp and Grits, Tuna, Seafood Platter, Crab and Spinach Fondue

Scott Blanks

Excellent experience. Adrien was great. Food was outstanding.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Charleston Crab Cakes, New Orleans Seafood Gumbo, Fried Green Tomatoes, Seared Scallops, Crab Soup, Salad

Duke Ensell

Great food, service and atmosphere. Staff exceptionally friendly, skilled, interactive and knowledgeable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

April Simpson

Our party of 3 (including my 17 yo daughter) ate here for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. The atmosphere is great and the food was fabulous. I had the daily special, blackened trout, and it was cooked perfectly. My daughter had the fried shrimp and loved it. I recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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