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    Blue Marlin

    4.2 (497 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The only photo we snapped. We ate too fast and had too much fun
    Melissa L.

    We showed up post-hurricane with no reservation, a newborn baby, and zero expectations--except maybe to be turned away. But instead, we were welcomed like old friends. Huge thanks to the amazing woman at the outside bar who got us a seat inside--you made our night! We were celebrating our 1-year anniversary while grieving the recent loss of two close friends, so emotions were high. But Blue Marlin lifted our spirits in the best way. The Grouper Fettuccine? Life-changing. The Thai Nugs? Crispy happiness. Drinks? Yes, please--and they were perfect. Bri and Morgan gave us top-notch service with warmth and humor. We felt taken care of in every way. This wasn't just dinner. It was a beautiful, healing experience we'll never forget. Blue Marlin is now officially our place. Thank you for turning a hard week into something joyful.

    Amanda T.

    We are in Anna Maria multiple times a year and always walk by this place and think we need to try it, but saw the prices on the menu and decided to wait until we are not paying for 6-8 people. (This place is very pricey) We made our first trip with 4 of us and were really impressed with the food and service. A nice upscale restaurant on the bridge street walkway. We enjoyed the Margaritas; and I also tried a few other cocktails and was happy with them as well. We recommend these dishes: Lobster grilled cheese Grouper fish tacos as Grouper is "their specialty" Shrimp grits and Glt sandwich A nice place to grab a good meal while on the island!

    Filet
    Sara G.

    Food was okay. Our bill wasn't terrible for what we thought we were getting, but the execution lacked. The only thing good about our experience: the potato soup. Loved it so much! Croutons were amazing. I ordered the filet, brown butter sage potatoes, and corn muffins with honey butter. I received a burnt & dry steak, no brown butter potatoes, & no honey butter with my muffins. My husband ordered the seafood stew. My husband said his seafood part of his food was delicious, but the stew itself lacked flavor. Service. There was none. Our waitress, Jamie, brought us drinks and took our order. She wasn't friendly. She wasn't attentive. We never saw her again. I had to flag down someone to get our check and the same person came back and took our card. Ambiance. Terrible. Five drunk people at the bar and the bartender kept on serving. Cussing like sailors. And louder than imaginable. So much for romantic dinner. Cleanliness. DESPICABLE. FRUIT FLIES EVERYWHERE. Could this have been from us sitting near the bar..yes. Should that even be an excuse? No! Clean your bottles. Clean the bar. I couldn't even finish my food. See pictures of the fruit flies. Thanks for a non romantic and nasty experience.

    Outdoor seating area

    Food was excellent. Service was excellent. The whole staff was happy and so kind. The vibe was perfect. a memorable night was had by all!

    Justin W.

    I was recommended Blue Marlin from family that visited about a year ago, but was extremely disappointed in my experience. Our shrimp appetizer was very good but the Cioppino was extremely underwhelming. My wife got the Caesar salad (delicious) and the lobster bisque that was under seasoned - she was hoping for a creamier and more decadent bisque. The lobster tail and shrimp in the Cioppino were very chewy and the dish lacked flavor. Our fried green tomato side had good flavor but was soggy. The staff seemed less than amused to have customers on the night we were in, but we are hoping the experience was just an off night.

    Outside deck with live great jazz!
    Vincent A.

    Excellent, grouper dishes excellent appetizers. Excellent, live music excellent service. What more would you like?

    Pecan crusted grouper
    Laura K.

    Always my choice when looking for good food on the island. Their pecan crusted grouper is amazing as is the GLT sandwich. They offer kombucha on tap as well as a variety of craft beers. We have been coming for years and I have literally never had a bad dish. Live music outside on the weekends. Service is always exceptional. If you are looking for an exceptional dinner on Anna Maria Island, this is your place!

    Pecan Grouper
    Maddie B.

    My boyfriend and I went to the Blue Marlin based off of a recommendation from the owners of the condo we were renting. We were told you had to have a reservation, as the restaurant is small. We are glad we did, because people did get turned away at the door. The service was amazing. It was our one year anniversary, and everyone stopped by to congratulate us. They also brought us complimentary champagne. The food was overall just ok. We ordered the Lobster Grilled Cheese as an appetizer, and it was good except the lobster inside was cold. We ate it, but it definitely wasn't as good as it could have been. The cheesy grits were good and made up for it some. We were enjoying our night, so I opted not to say anything as the dish came so highly recommended from our hosts. We also got complimentary honey butter biscuits, and my boyfriend loved them which was nice! Shortly after, the Pecan Grouper and the Low Country Seafood Stew arrived. My boyfriend loved his stew. I tried it and agreed it was delicious, however, I did not love my grouper. The crust fell off and revealed a very plain fish. The pesto potatoes were good. Overall, it was mediocre at best especially for the price. The cocktails we ordered were pretty good. The restaurant was cute, and others seemed to love it. I think I could be persuaded to go again for the service, and order different dishes. I think I just had higher expectations considering the prices, which is on me!

    Linguini White Clam
    Tom K.

    I always wanted to try that place, beautiful and cozy restaurant, I had the Clams Linguini, very good and a big portion. The only issue was our server, not very pleasant, zero smile, bad posture. Sad about that for the price of that place. I want to try more food but definitely another server.

    Edamame
    Dwaine C.

    Sevice tonight was excellent. We had two waiters outside while listening to great jazz musicians. The salted edamame was delicious and so much better than bread. My old fashioned was spot on. They have a spectacular bourbon or whiskey selection. We started with the Cesar salad that was cool and crisp with the correct amount of dressing. I had the whole fried snapper and it was white and flaky sooogood. My wife had the shrimp and grits. The shrimp were fresh and delicious. We had the best night. Can't wait to return.

    The Snapper Tacos - a must!

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    I visit Florida twice a year and I always eat here at least once during my trips. Never been disappointed

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    We were seated promptly the staff was amazing. Food was excellent the Grouper was so delicious.

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    Three margaritas $45. No buzz at all. Food good. Drinks not so good ! ambiance great. Service great !

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    Tide Tables - Large grilled grouper basket

    Tide Tables

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    The food was amazing I had the mahi mahi entree, it One of the best mahi mahi dishes I've had. The…read moreservice was great even though they were slammed we still got sat and ordered in a reasonable time. The atmosphere was amazing.

    This little unassuming spot was absolutely buzzing over an hour wait on a Tuesday and it's easy to…read moresee why. The marina setting is such a vibe, with dockside picnic tables, a tiki bar, and a small indoor space with a bar and a few tables. We were genuinely blown away by the quality of the food. Everything tasted incredibly fresh the menu says "caught and served same day," and it absolutely lives up to that promise. The blackened fish tacos were a standout and some of the best we've had. The Caesar salad dressing is made In house and is absolutely delicious! We added the blackened mahi and it was filling and delicious. I have mastered a homemade recipe and I'm hard to impress when it comes to Caesar . (We ordered it extra saucy) The only thing we didn't love was the grouper spread, but that was more of a personal preference--it leaned more toward a tuna fish style spread rather than the creamier version we were expecting. The service was great too, the waiters are obviously kept super busy in a spot like that but still managed to get the job done with a smile! Overall, this was easily some of the best food we've had in Florida in the 10 years we've been coming here for spring break. We'll definitely be adding this spot to our yearly rotation.

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    Daiquiri Deck

    3.5(197 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Service was a little slow during spring break times but the drinks were good and the food was even…read morebetter! Had the cod, lightly cooked with panko and Parmesan, while hubby raved about the jambalaya! Highly recommended!

    We visited Daiquiri Deck Bradenton Beach on December 30th with a party of seven, and the experience…read morewas disappointing from start to finish. We arrived around 12:30 and didn't leave until about 2:30, mostly due to extremely slow service. The restaurant appeared to be understaffed -- our server was actually the bartender, who was clearly stretched thin trying to manage both the bar and multiple tables. Our appetizers took a long time to arrive, and when they finally did, they were barely warm. The entrées weren't any better. My Cuban sandwich and their $7 "premium" fries came out lukewarm, and I didn't feel well afterward. Other dishes at the table were also cold: the grilled shrimp on the nachos, and the chicken and shrimp that were supposed to be added to a pasta dish didn't even arrive with the meal. When they finally showed up, they were cold too. We brought the issues to the staff's attention. While the manager took $50 off the bill, they never came to the table to apologize or acknowledge the problems. For a busy holiday week on Anna Maria Island, you'd expect a restaurant to be prepared, but this was unacceptable -- slow service, poorly handled food, and no accountability from management. This was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had on the island, and I hope the restaurant seriously reevaluates its leadership and staffing.

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    Salt Bar and Table - Blackened black grouper over homemade linguine in a vodka sauce!

    Salt Bar and Table

    4.4(166 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Just moved to the area and this was our first time here and everything from the start was…read moreimpeccable. First off, valet guy was super nice. We parked down the block and walked over since we were early for our reservation. I love where they seated us (in the corner away from the bar and other tables). I don't think I'd want to sit anywhere else when we go back! Waiter was immediately on it with explaining specials and checked in with us frequently/filled waters. He recommended a Pinot noir based on what I told him I liked and I really enjoyed it. I also showed him a picture from Yelp of what I wanted for dinner and he told me how it would be a little different. I chose that dish and I wasn't disappointed. We literally scraped our plates clean. This was our first night out alone I a long time and I'm so happy we had such a great ambiance and dinner. Husband was confused with his dish (he thought the pesto was going to have pieces of zucchini and squash) instead it was puréed into the sauce with pieces of spinach. He still enjoyed it and said it felt lighter and healthier (not too oily). He also wished for more bread. Thanks for taking care of us Coasties! We will be back especially for that steak (cooked perfectly)!

    The good things: I thought the place was clean, had nice…read moreseating, and the service was good. Everyone was very friendly. The cons: Unfortunately I was disappointed with my meal. I had the linguine with vodka sauce and added blackened chicken. The chicken was extremely dry and I was unable to finish it. The serving size of pasta I also found to be small especially for quite a high price point. The price point of the entire menu I think is also much too high for what you are getting. The edamame gyoza were only 4 in one dish and we also shared the hummus board which was very small for an expensive price. I think they should definitely be re-evaluating how their menu is priced for their portions and the meals themselves.

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