AMAZING. You have to try this place. Lobster grill cheese delicious. Grouper delicious. Vegetables delicious. Soup delicious. Drinks were spectacular, there was actual actual in them (unlike nearby restaurants) and they tasted great. Staff very nice and accommodating. Def recommend this place. read more

Blue Marlin - Lobster grill cheese to die for - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Food was amazing! We made reservations but didn't need them as we were here during September. We were early and they got us in immediately. Good was amazing. We had shrimp dip, pecan grouper, filet, and blackened fish Alfredo. Everything was amazing, the Alfredo was by far the best. The fish was so fresh and delicious. Great atmosphere, waiter was very attentive. Would 100000% recommend and would go back again. read more

Blue Marlin - Blackened Fish Alfredo - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Went to the Blue Marlin for my birthday dinner- what a nice treat. Great service, nice atmosphere and the food was top notch. We started with the Blue Marlin salad- very flavorful. I had the pecan grouper and he had the filet. I actually think the grouper was better but the were both good choices. Finished off the evening with the guava lime pie- which was fabulous! read more

Blue Marlin - Guava Lime Pie - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Very expensive, we had scallops and fettuccine seafood and a burger which was 20$ Wine was fine, just too expensive for the label they serve. Service was ok, from outside we had the impression we were found to have a dine dining experience, but we didn't. read more

Love this place ! Bri is an amazing bartender and made us feel right at home.we enjoyed our experience outside at the bar. We would definitely come back here anytime ! It's unique and cozy ! A great addition to any vacation! read more

Blue Marlin - Best Chardonnay ever ! - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

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Too darn expensive for the quality of food. Service is very good. We can't justify going back.

This restaurant has a nice, ocean themed interior and they were kind enough to hold our table when we were late for our reservation! Cocktails were enjoyable and they provided edamame as an appetizer. All four of us enjoyed our meal, especially the king crab special entree! However, the hush puppy served with this entree was cold and very small. The clams with linguini and whole fish special were enjoyed! read more

Blue Marlin - King crab entree special - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Another wonderful meal at Blue Marlin. The seafood is amazing. I had to take off a star for this meal though. We went to the outdoor area to finish our drinks after dinner and noticed a cat pooping right in front of a table. There were a couple servers out there at the time but no one seemed to care. I pointed it out to our waiter and his comment was , " that's Blue (the cats name)"..He wasn't at all concerned about the fact that he pooped in front of a table. Not quite what I expect from a nice restaurant...or any restaurant...really. read more

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My last experience at Blue Marlin was disappointing to say the least. I made a reservations weeks in advance on the early side for 5:15. When we walked in, the hostess sat us at the small table directly next to the front door - by far the worst table in the restaurant. We spent our entire dinner talking over the other patrons walking in the door (letting in the blasting music from across the street) and interacting with the hostess, as well as the young wait staff who would congregate near the hostess stand and have personal conversations with each other. At one point, the girlfriend of a young man working there came in and they just chatted away while my companion and I tried to block everything out. We may as well have been in a Cracker Barrel or chilis for all of the commotion. Our food ranged from good to excellent but the place really struggled to package my leftover seafood stew... maybe they could invest in a couple of to go bowls? All in all, when you pay as much money as you do at blue marlin, you expect a fabulous experience from start to finish and we definitely didn't have that. It'll be a long while before I go back with so many other amazing restaurants in Bradenton and Sarasota. read more

Ambiance is photos of deep sea fishermen and women with their catches - pecan grouper good- was disappointed that stone crab claws tasted frozen. read more

We came here based on the great reviews but ended up very disappointed in the food. We ordered the shrimp dip, blue marlin salad, shrimp and grits and the Cortez soup. The shrimp dip was excellent. It was creamy with a bit of a cheese crust in the top. Well worth it. The salad was mixed baby greens with sliced strawberries and a vinaigrette glaze that was just the right amount of dressing. Then things went downhill. The soup and the shrimp and grits came out. The grits were over cooked and clumpy. The bacon topping was burnt and the sauce was incredibly salty. Incredibly salty... the Cortez soup tasted like Campbell's tomato soup with some sautéed vegetables and a few (and I mean a few) pieces of fish in it. I guess the chef must have been having an off day... it wasn't worth the $140 bill... read more

Food was amazing, service was not so great. Make a reservation if you plan to come here!! Pros: -Blue Marlin is a cute, small restaurant that is beach/fishing themed. The food is excellent. My whole family loved their meal. -The house salad (Caesar) was fresh and the dressing was delicious. I loved the Blackened Fish Alfredo dinner-- it had so much flavor and the blacken grouper was juicy and well seasoned. My husband thought the burger was tasty too. The steak was top of the line and cooked to perfection. Cons: -They start you off with peas, rather than bread, which I was not a fan of. -The food is overpriced, but it was worth it. They serve canned sodas ($2 each) and you cannot get refills. For a fancier restaurant I thought it was strange to serve canned sodas. -The WORST part was the service. The workers were not friendly or personable. Our waitress was very rude. She rolled her eyes when my husband asked for tomatoes on his salad and she seemed annoyed with everything. read more

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Amazing seafood served by friendly staff. Best meal I've had so far in this area! I highly recommend shrimp and grits - delicious!! Also try the Spanish gin & tonic! I'll be back there soon!! read more

Just returned from a great vacation on Anna Maria Island! We had dinner at Blue Marlin one night, it was fantastic! (we are major foodies from NY) and love high end restaurants. Food was great!, our waiter was amazing! We also loved the ambiance, cute restaurant with outdoor bar & seating and live music. We also asked multiple locals and they all said go to the Blue Marin! I definitely recommend this restaurant and glad we went despite the negative reviews on here. Will absolutely be back the next time I visit the island! read more

Blue Marlin was a recommendation made by a family friend on a recent trip to Bradenton. I was very pleased with the experience. First, though, parking was not easy. There's a note on the website that says if you can't find parking pull up to the door and someone will lead you to parking. Well, that didn't happen. I even tried calling to get some help but no answer. I dropped my party off and then did a few loops until I found somewhere to park. That is the one drawback I had. My party of six sat outside as I longed for the Florida heat. We had a nice location with a long bench seating and a view of their property. It was fine and the most interesting element was a large tabby cat that sprawled out napping nearby. No one else sat outside that night so we had the place to ourselves. Our waitress was great. She was fun, a bit sarcastic, very humorous, and all in all a great reprieve for the night. She was wonderful. I had the shrimp and grits and by far they were the best grits I had on my Florida trip. They were the right consistency, texture, and perfect balance of flavor. The portion size was good though my belly wanted more. I ordered ice cream for dessert and the ice cream was rather small but really plenty for one person. I really enjoyed my time at the Blue Marlin. I thought it was a great visit! read more

Really nice meal to close out our week-long visit to AMI. Cozy environment, friendly and helpful staff, lovingly prepared local seafood. I also blew my heart-healthy diet for dessert -- bourbon pecan pie and about half of my wife's key lime creme brulee (I hope my cardiologist isn't reading this). A bit pricey, but really not that much more than the (excellent), nearby dive-y spots like Tide Tables. Splurge worthy (wallet and cardiac). read more

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Wonderful neighborhood restaurant-if your in the area it's a nice spot to dine. We had there special and it was just fine.

Coming from Texas, I enjoy a fresh caught fish and Blue Marlin delivers well! This restaurant has a relaxing vibe and stays busy so make sure to make a reservation unless you want to wait. All of the food is very fresh and I'll make sure to come back the next time I'm here! read more

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This place had the complete package for us - delicious cocktails (finally a well done margarita that wasn't a sugar bomb!), uncommon Negroni (so good!), fine bourbon (EH Taylor, George T Stagg, and others off menu if you're lucky!), great wine selection and delicious fresh fresh seafood from just across the bay (AP Bell Fish Co in Cortez)...where we ate next door on plenty of afternoons at Star Fish Co (yum!), but the whole package includes excellent service and also now live music again - so happy to enjoy that again! Worth every penny...believe me, loved this place and cannot wait to come back!! read more

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I still love this place. Ajillo shrimp, edame appetizers.... My son got 'THE Burger' and I got littleneck clams with linguine. I took home half the linguine and we got dessert to go (choco cake and guava pie...lunch tomorrow). Freaking delicious! And Drew kept picking up my forks off the floor without complaining (o: Seriosly that ajillo shrimp is like the best thing. That's the good read more

This place was really nice. Service was excellent, all the dishes were yummy and the cocktails didn't disappoint. The store crab special was perfect. The gumbo was a little heavy on the celery flavor. The white clam sauce pasta could use a little more red pepper flakes and a bit of grated lemon rind for zip. But the meal was Nic e and we will be back! read more

Blue Marlin - Linguini with clams - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Adam, the manager (I believe), is so helpful and friendly. The service was fast and the food was FANTASTIC. Shrimp Ajillo was amazing! Alfredo with pesto wow! Shrimp and grits classic, delish. Everything was great. Definitely make a reservation if you can! read more

Blue Marlin - Shrimp ajillo - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

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Certainly an elegant choice amidst the casual dining spots on the island. The staff is awesome, food was perfect, especially the grouper crusted with pecans. I thought it was a bit over-priced for the food and dining experience in comparison to other similar places around the area... but the closer to the water, the higher the costs! Go eat there, at least once. read more

Blue Marlin - Dining room - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Very small inside definitely make a reservation by calling or on OpenTable App. The food was amazing the local catch was Black Grouper on today. We had both Fulford and Pecan style. read more

Blue Marlin - Black Grouper Fulford Stlye - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

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We made a reservation for Valentines night 6 weeks ago after reading the online reviews. They didn't disappoint! Our entire evening was spent being satisfied one serving after another. The Tater soup to the grouper meal and wine selections were perfect. Our server couldn't have been more attentive and "Tim's" suggestions were appreciated. We would certainly go back as well as endorse recommendations! read more

The staff is great all-around. We love sitting at the bar, and the drinks and dinner options are versatile and very tasty! read more

Blue Marlin - Fried whole fish (on special), rice & beans, mango salsa, and mac & cheese - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

This place was absolutely delicious and so charming. The wait staff was knowledgeable about the menu and was prepared to answer all our questions about the menu. read more

Blue Marlin - The cioppino complete with lobster tail, clams and shrimp. - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

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Blue Marlin AMI so sad. Y'all had such a great thing going. I was embarrassed for you when the waitress's first comment with the bill was that the restaurant is charging a credit card surcharge. I know it's been rough for everyone but just increase your pricing across the board. Folks like myself would have ignored that. Now, my family and I will never be back. Also, I'm sorry but I'm pretty sure American Express doesn't like this. Hope you all figure out how to get out of the hole you are in . read more

Always great food and service. A must visit every trip to AMI. If you don't have time for big meal, the outdoor area is nice too. Usually, I get seafood when dining here, but when visiting the outside seating and having some drinks, I had a burger that was amazing. read more

Delicious food and great wait staff. Try the pecan grouper. Super fresh and amazing. Order the chowder for something different but fantastic!!! read more

Charming place that feels like Florida. Great ambiance inside and out. When there is live music outside, it's a great vibe. The inside bar has 6 seats which makes it quaint. Beautiful bar. The food was excellent. A bit of a limited menu but decent choices. Pricing is in the high side but it's quality all the way around. read more

Our favorite restaurant on the island. Make reservations & get the grouper pasta if it's on the menu!! So good my group went back and got it again the week we were there. read more

Five star experience from beginning to end! Beautiful interior -perfect combination of classic yet nautical and shabby- loved the vibe! When we arrived, they brought the kids goldfish crackers and pretty much catered to them in every way from there on! I basically never get this at fine dining restaurants, so I was super impressed. The food was great and the waiter was knowledgeable. I wouldn't say the good was perfect- some of it was amazing- the Caesar salad was randomly wonderful and the Thai snapper nugs were fabulous. The flavors in my entree were spot-on but the fish was overdone for my tastes and I think just an issue of how that particular fish was prepared. Even the kids' meals were excellent- not the kind that underestimates a kid's palate. I highly recommend for overall experience! read more

Blue Marlin - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

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This is our favorite restaurant on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. It is a hidden gem with amazing food, good service and it has a quaint New England-like charm inside. You are extra lucky if you catch some live music outside! Always a stop for us when we are in the area! read more

Blue Marlin - Encrusted Black Grouper with asparagus and sweet potato's with pesto. Absolutely delicious! - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

I was really torn on how to rate this place. The short of it is . . . Food - Excellent Service - Very good to excellent Ambiance - Cute, fun . . . very nice Prices - overpriced. I could ramble on (as I usually do) to explain each and every aspect of the meal but suffice to say . . . the food was excellent. Between the 2 of us we had one salad as an appetizer, two dinner sized fish entrees (they offer 2 sizes), one extra side dish and 3 glasses of wine. The total ? Approx $115 before tip. I'm doing this from memory but the salad was about $12. The dinner sized fish entrees (which to me were just normal sized portions) were $29 each. The glasses of wine were $10 each (slightly smallish pours) and the side dish (cauliflower au gratin) was $5. I really liked the food but it struck me as expensive. I actually think that this place should be listed as $$$ (3 dollar signs). It would be hard to get out of there for less than $40 a person and that would be cutting corners in ordering. Other than that . . . I really liked it. read more

Blue Marlin - Entree & side dish - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

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We ate out on the patio, they had live music as well. Food was excellent. We had the house chips with house made dill ranch as an appetizer. I had pecan crusted grouper with sweet potato discs and asparagus, highly recommend this place ! read more

Blue Marlin - Pecan Crusted grouper with sweet potato discs and asparagus. - New American Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Adorable little resteraunt, pricy, (like everything on the beach!) but the food was great and the portions were good size.

Delicious dinner with great outdoor seating and live music! While visiting Bradenton Beach we stopped by here to grab a drink at the outdoor bar and decided to make reservations to come back the next day for dinner. We ordered a summer peach salad to split between two people, and it was perfect! For our entrees I ordered the Grouper and Clam plate while my mom ordered the Cracker Grouper special. The Grouper and Clam plate was delicious and served with a tasty white wine sauce (also gluten free). The Cracker Grouper was a southern style dish and served with collard greens and cheesy grits. Although the collard greens didn't have the best seasoning, the rest of the dish was very tasty and extremely filling. Overall, it was a wonderful meal with a great atmosphere to match it. I highly recommend this restaurant for either dinner or just grabbing some drinks and a snack. read more

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Great place for dinner! Thai nugs were AMAZING! Can't go wrong with the specials. Ask for Sabine, friendly, attentive, great service!

Delicious Filet and cornbread. Environment is very friendly. Enjoyed my meal very much.