The best seafood and service......I think they caught my grouper that morning! My daughter (9) and I went and we had the best night. Her plate was clean in 5 minutes. I can't wait to go back. I would highly recommend Blue Marlin to anyone who enjoys fresh seafood (creatively prepared), a great atmosphere and excellent service. Entertainment outside was great as well.
I have been coming to Anna Maria for so many years but had never tried Blue Marlin. It was an amazing place! Loved the little blue house and the live music. We decided to try it and did not have a reservation. We got lucky and were seated at the bar. Our server Devin was great and the food was delicious!!
Jeannie Holmes Bystrom
+5
We had Blue Marlin host rehearsal dinners for both of our sons. Last weekend not only did they host the rehearsal dinner but also catered a seafood boil for the wedding. They did an outstanding job! The ambiance, food, staff, and entertainment was over the top. We highly recommend them. Thank you Blue Marlin for once again exceeding our expectations. We love you all!
The Blue Marlin rocks ! Great food, atmosphere, and fun live music on the outdoor stage ; ) I’ve been going there since it opened >>> Fresh Catch food daily ! Highly recommend >>>
Best place to eat on the island!! The grouper was amazing as was the watermelon sangria. We can’t wait to visit again!
The food was amazing and the staff was so accommodating! We went with the server’s recommendations and it the best fish I’ve had!! And the key lime creme brûlée OMG!!
The Marlin is a must visit for locals and tourists alike. By far one of the best for food, service and atmosphere. And live music out back!
The restaurant is so quaint and nautical. The bartender Drew was a delight as well as our server Shepherd.
We had so much fun and all the food was perfect. Hats off to the Chef.
This by far the best place to hang out at. Outstanding service the best drinks great treatment 👍😎✔️🎈🌹
Locals know the fish on the menu was swimming yesterday, and their burger is excellent! Friendly staff and talented chefs= 5 stars
This is the first place on the island I've sincerely LOVED the food at. Others are good, but this was amazing. Service was great too! Brad new his stuff but wasn't too pushy or overbearing. Just like it should be.
Yes, the best restaurant on AMI!!! Love the laid back atmosphere inside and outside with the band. Dancing under the stars!!!
Great Food and quant atmosphere. And Our server Dustin was great. Would definitely go back when back at AMI.
Good was delicious, our waiter Shepherd was very informative about the menu.
These guys consistently deliver fantastic food in a really fun atmosphere. Dining inside ensures amazing dinners and the freshest fish available, and outside has great bands and a grouper taco unlike anywhere around. You can’t go wrong!
Debbie Schrampf-Bloomquist
+5
What a cool place with great food atmosphere and a great serving staff
We came after my mothers wedding and had the BEST experience! I'm not sure what was better, the amazing staff or delicious food! My mom has food allergies to eggs, milk and wheat which makes eating out hard..but our waiter Dave possibly Dan(too much celebration champagne �) was right on point! He told my mom how they could accommodate her allergies and offered suggestions to our whole group. I cannot wait to revisit later this summer! Thank you!!!
Lori Stewart Calderone
+5
Great food and wine, live music on the weekends! Good service! Outdoor area
I'm still dreaming of the stoney mac and cheese. � This is a must every time we visit the island....often times we go two nights in a row.
The most amazing Grouper Sandwich and Hamburger on the Island. Seriously, you will dream about the food here!
Love this joint, the staff is exceptionally beautiful and charming...the FOOD is amazing every time...so lucky to work next door and live off the 'Walk! ♡
Great food and staff ! Excellent entertainment hearing Al Donadi playing classic rock and original tunes.
Love, love this place! Thank you to the best bartender (Dan) & his recommendations for dinner...
Excellent service Excellent food Excellent staff
Highly recommended !
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This is our third year visiting Blue Marlin while on vacation and each visit had been great! Love the atmosphere and the food never disappoints!
Great meal and super cute place!
great food , great people , awesome service and the location was perfect!! We will be back
Amazing food and amazing service Travis was great as was Max.
Michelle Hoffman- Barisone
+5
Great staff and the food was amazing!!
Luv the staff & outdoor area! The food is exceptional. One of my favorite Anna Maria Island Restaurant's.
We just love the blue marlin! The food is alway fresh and high quality. We come to Anna Maria twice a year and have to go at least 3-4 times a visit!! We meet friends from Florida there to introduce them to one of our favorite restaurants!!
Always good food, good service, good atmosphere! Definitely one of our favorite places on the island and somewhere where we take family who are visiting from out of town!
Blue Marlin is an excellent option for an outdoor beach scene with decent seafood. The menu is on the smaller side and the options are pricier than surrounding places. The complimentary edamame was unique and one of favorite parts of our dining experience here.
I highly recommend ordering the shrimp and grits even if you think it is lame to order out since it’s an easy meal to make in your own home. They have some of the best shrimp and grits I’ve ever had!
The catch of the day was grouper paired with a pineapple salsa, rice pilaf, and broccoli. This was a good but not spectacular meal and was overall kind of bland.
The lobster grilled cheese was extremely good but would not recommend ordering that at a place like Blue Marlin.
The whole experience was amazing. The food is fresh and all the dishes is especially delicious, I can't describe it in words. The guy who served us was a very nice person. The music and the place is inviting, cozy and relaxing. Highly recommend it.
What an amazing experience! Dined at the bar. Started with a Martini with huge olives that were freshly stuffed with blue cheese and bacon. Best martini I have had anywhere! So enjoyed the blue crab cakes on top of roasted Brussels. And dessert was amazing! Guava Key Lime pie. The service was outstanding. Thank you Hudson for a wonderful dining experience. You can taste the freshness.
Can’t wait to return.
Great dinner with group of four. The pecan crusted black grouper was fresh and delicious. Service was on point; very professional, fast and friendly. We sat inside by the bar, cocktails were excellent. We are locals and love this place. Make reservations early, it’s worth it.
This was by far the BEST dining experience my husband & I have experienced! Service was friendly from start to finish! I was thrilled they were able to accomodate our request for reservations on my birthday! Our table side service was thoughtful & thorough. The server answered all our questions on the menu & provided excellent recommendations. The food was exquisite!! The freshest grouper on the island, expertly prepared. The perfectly captured the flavors of summer in their Orange Crème Brûlée and Guava Lime pie! I feel I don't have the vernacular to fully express my experience. So I will say it's rustic costal cottage interior complete with mason jars, gallery of local fisherman & familes won my heart, & their kitchen captivated my tastebuds! Best birthday dinner thus far! We will certainly be back for more! Bravo Blue Marlin!
A much needed experience!!! The food was amazing! For the appetizer the crab cakes were perfection accompanied with brussel sprouts in a sauce, all went together perfectly. I had the Grouper entree with vegetables and rice. It was cooked just right!
The customer service was 10/10 the bartender sent out a free martini sample that was delicious, they served me edamame as a pre appetizer snack. The waiter checked in often to see how I was doing and if I was enjoying the food. I would suggest sitting outside, I had the entire outdoors to myself. It was a perfect dinner experience!
3/9/23 Update
Still great. Our waiter was Hudson. I think he is also the bartender. Service was fantastic. The Alfredo special with Black Grouper was amazing. My wife and I added a lobster tail and split it. My father-in-law has the seafood stew and lived it.
March 2019
Great food. Great atmosphere. First Friday had a great bluegrass band. I would have liked to have had mixed drink, but beer and wine only. Snapper and grouper were out of this world.
The food was amazing, and the bar tender was helpful and a bunch of laughs. He fit right into our crazy group. The burger was the best I ever had, and my friends thought the lobster Mac n cheese was beyond delicious!! 5 stars definitely!!
Awesome food and service here!! All the staff was great tonight, and the owner Adam is genuine and nice! Everything tasted great, but we all were raving over the shrimp dip!! Great stuff!!
if youre a seafood lover, go to blue marlin!! you can start your afternoon window shopping on bridge street and make your way toward the best seafood restaurant on Anna Maria island. there's a small tiki hut bar and live music outside if you want to get a drink before dinner. but if you're looking for a full cocktail menu, order inside the restaurant. we had palomas, espresso martinis and a citrus IPA. our server (drew) gave us excellent recommendations and top notch service. we even got a bowl of edamame on the house and drew brought us extra garlic breads to nibble on.
the restaurant is inside a charming 1920s cottage and it has so much character. if you're dining on a friday/saturday night, i recommend making reservations ahead of time to ensure you get a table inside. we ordered the blue marlin cioppino, lobster bisque, potato soup and a large house salad to split. 😊
The food was amazing. The presentation was something I have not seen in the serving of some foods
The quaint cottage feel was great for our anniversary celebration.
The staff was friendly but they could have been a bit more attentive.
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