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    Dancing Marlin

    4.2 (732 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Sweet Potato Wedges*
    Robyn W.

    This is a great spot to grab a bite and have a drink. We came during happy hour and took advantage of the $7 specials. Everything was delicious!

    Gluten Free Lobster Bisque & Gluten Free Crab Cake
    Meghan D.

    This is becoming my favorite restaurant for gluten free food. They have a great variety and the staff are so nice. Definitely a place to go for all occasions!

    Lobster Bisque
    Maverick M.

    Me and my family had a great time here! The food was good and came out fast! My lobster gnocchi was perfect and had the perfect texture along with the lobster bisque that was the perfect flavor. The inside of the restaurant was lively and the music was my type. Our waiter was nice and brought things out with pace, not wasting a single minute! The bone marrow my dad got was surprisingly good and it was my first time trying it and I tried it at the perfect place. Definitely coming here again!

    Crab & Avocado Tower
    Kaleithia P.

    This is the 3rd time I have been to the Dancing Marlins. The food was delicious and fresh. The service was outstanding. We were at the bar first and ordered the Mango Tango till our table was ready. When we got to the table our waiter Justin was awesome. He was very attentive and didn't hover which we appreciated. I will most definitely be back as soon as it warms up I wanna sit on the patio!

    Raw Oyster
    Lenin B.

    First time here, love the way it looks cozy. The server Zoe did a great job making sure she was there for us and explaining the whole menu and the specials for the day We ordered so many different things, they were all good, see pics

    Gnocchi - probably the best thing we had. The sausage in this dish was really good.
    Chris E.

    I brought my family to the Dancing Marlin for a pre-Thanksgiving dinner and the sole reason for picking this place was that one of my daughters is on a pretty restrictive diet, and The Dancing Marlin had a flexible menu that featured made from scratch dishes that were also made to order. As such, we were able to modify some dishes to make them allowable for my daughter to eat. The interior space itself is pretty casual, and has a "seafood market" vibe even though the menu features plenty of dishes suited for land-lovers. Our server Stephanie was excellent. One of the better servers I've had recently, and this level of service really goes a long way in elevating the whole dining experience. She was helpful with the menu when it came to my daughter's diet, and if the food itself had been on par with the service, this place would definitely warrant a return visit. Sadly, it just fell short of expectations when it came to the taste and price-point on the food. They advertise that the dishes are designed to be shared, and they are, but unfortunately none of the ones we sampled really blew us away. Not that any of it was bad, it was just pretty average overall.

    Family birthday lunch

    I planned my birthday lunch here and it was PERFECT for my family. First of all the restaurant is beautiful and in a great location. The menu was wonderful offering great vegetarian and vegan options. The food was delicious for everyone. The food was fresh and our server Stephanie was great! We took beautiful pictures and plan to be back! What a great birthday for me Thanks to Dancing Marlin for accommodating my large family. I cant wait to come back on a beautiful day and dine on the patio!

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    Marco N.

    Been coming here since they open several years ago. Even if you are not a seafood lover, there is something for everyone. Have had larger parties in their downstairs area, birthdays, wonderful brunch, business lunch, and evening dinners. Great tasty food and quality in each time I visited. Friendly staff and service. Be sure to sign up for their frequent diners rewards program and get points for discounts! For private events they have the downstairs area and handy for elevator for those with trouble for stairs. They have a little area by the front where a smaller party could take place. Reasonable rates and great service.

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    Love the shareable plate concept. Service is usually great and fast. Lobster rolls are delicious.

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    Small dish shareable plates great food. Have been several times always busy and very friendly not trying to get you out

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    Food was very good. Prices were reasonable. Service was a tad slow. But staff was friendly, Is return

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    One of my favorite places! Food is always fresh and amazing. Jessica was our server, very knowledgeable and helpful. Top notch service!

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    Wow, this place was absolutely delicious! We were seated outside and were helped right away, which…read moremade for a great start to the experience. I ordered the Tinto de Verano, and it was really good. It was a bit strong and reminded me of a sangria. For tapas, we got the #21 shrimp dish, which was packed with flavor. The combination of sauces and spices paired perfectly with the shrimp. We also ordered the #35 calamari, which was equally delicious. The calamari was light and airy, and the accompanying sauces added even more flavor. We also shared the patatas bravas, which were crispy and had a nice little kick to them. Overall, the food was excellent, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was really enjoyable. I'd definitely come back to try more dishes!

    First of all, I could not make reservations because apparently they don't take it for less parties…read moreof four people. So we came here on a random Friday night to test our luck to get a table at 7 o'clock for two people. We got lucky and got to sit inside because that's where we wanted to sit although they do have sidewalk or outdoor seating as well. I thought sitting inside would be cooler, but I was wrong as all the doors and windows were open and I don't believe the AC was on at all. Well, the menu is pretty extensive. I will say that a vegetarian could definitely eat here as well as anyone else. This is our first visit here and as you can tell from the photos ordered quite a bit of food. And typical top of style the portions are pretty small, but they are meant to be shared. It was actually too much food for two people who were already hungry. Some of the standouts were definitely the meatballs and the salad salads. The jamon iberico was absolutely incredible. Not pictured was the picture of sangria we ordered. We got the rosé and to be quite honest with all of the heat. It actually watered down way too quickly. And it also came in a plastic picture, which was a bit of a turn off. The shrimp with garlic was good, but the garlic was hard to taste because it was also covered or doused in a lot of tomato base or tomato sauce. I was really looking forward to a very clear buttery or olive oil sauce that was saturated with garlic. The mushrooms were OK as well, but again too much tomato in this dish that I'm not used to. The potatoes were also very tasty and well seasoned, and the sauce on it was just right. I think this is a good option for people who want top us in the suburbs however, I will say that I hope they do some tweaking to the recipes as well so that they have something that truly makes them stand out and unique.

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    I'm new in town so when I found this place I was so excited to find out that it was in my backyard…read more I walked in and this place has the coolest LA, DC, NYC speakeasy "vibe" that I've experienced here. We had a few drinks and a charcuterie board., BOMB! Delaney was our bartender and she was EXCEPTIONAL. I wanted a martini and she recommended a spicy one.. chefs kiss. (Ask for her! And please tell her Travis sent you!) I'll be back every other week! Because I'm not an alcoholic

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