Great food. Kid friendly. Good drinks. Orders are smaller and meant to be that way, real high quality. You get to try a number of different foods read more

Dancing Marlin - Downstairs has been redone and looks great - New American Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

THIS BURGER MESSED ME UPPPP i had barely taken one bite before i was clutching my stomach... that being said it was scrumptious and i enjoyed every bite. tummy feel is meaningless when the food is so beautifully crafted. its so beautiful in there and the decor is beautiful. the vibes in there are AMAZE!!! read more

Service was awesome. Food was overrated. Drinks were great! Ambiance was nice enough. read more

Hosted a bridal shower brunch in the under sea room and it exceeded expectations. Jess the banquet manager was wonderful to work with and recommended a great florist and had great table ideas. The food was wonderful as always! read more

Dancing Marlin - Under the sea room bridal shower brunch. - New American Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food. They are smaller portions but they do a good job of explaining

Came here for mothers. We weren't a huge fan off the food, nor the ambiance but I may give them another try outside of a holiday.

Everything we ordered was DELICIOUS, no exaggeration! We also had their Onion Rings, Jumbo Spicy Garlic Shrimp in addition to everything pictured. The vibe was good, service was great and atmosphere was just right for me and my husband to spend our anniversary. I would love to come back here‼ read more

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I love the ambience here. The food is also delicious. My favorite are the lobster rolls but they only have them every once in a while so you would have to ask if they are off the menu. read more

Great place for events. Food delicious, service was awesome and the ambiance was amazing!

The food and service was great .I had the ribeye and it was delicious and it's a very nice looking restaurant .

The food at Dancing Marlin is always delicious with lots of options and daily specials. The service has always been good and the ambiance is good to- both inside and outside. Lobster rolls are a must!!! read more

Great food, amazing service, wide variety of menu items, very cool."vibe". Love this place!

Favorite place for great food, service and drinks on the south side. Kind and welcoming with every visit. Chef is excellent with ever changing menu while keeping the favorites for a good mix. read more

I have always driven past this location. I was invited to a CME dinner, I had reservation when I saw the plates (those old bone color ones). It was a set menu, I had Halibut, mashed potatoes and a vegetable. I will say the sauce on the halibut was good, the mashed potatoes were good. The food was barely warm, when asked to heat it up, it took forever, I was thinking they were remaking it. Nope, same food, the server said the plate is hot. How do you return the food and it's still not hot? The Halibut was fishy and pre-packaged. I won't be returning. read more

The best thing about this place is the service. Our waitress was very attentive and responsive to our needs . The ambience wasn't bad either for the area. We came here after my sisters' high school graduation. There's 6 of us so we ordered a ton of food. We didn't like most of it. A lot of the dishes we ordered -- we were already familiar with, but it just felt like the chef couldn't execute them properly. Like he's not used to making these dishes at all. I'm leaving a detailed review because I believe this place has a lot potential. We ordered: 1. Fried Kale (w/o Parmesan cheese) -- way too greasy and oily to be the healthy appetizer it was supposed to be -- also the grease/oil overpowered the flavor -- it tasted like nothing 2. General Tso Cauliflower -- was delicious but for some reason it's made with buttermilk, so it's not an option for those of us that are vegan/plant based which was annoying considering how limiting the menu already is 3. Off the Hook (salmon tacos) -- my dad hated these and he loves salmon. He scrapped off whatever green sauce was on them tacos, took them out of the tortilla and ate the salmon by itself. 4. Baja Tostadas (w/o the shrimp) -- these were delicious !! Favorite thing I ate 5. Chopped Salad (w/ chicken & w/o chicken) -- my littlest sister (12 years old) ate the one with chicken and she liked it, meanwhile my mom hated the one she ate without chicken. Felt like it was soggy and the ingredients were not fresh. 6. Beet Salad (w/o cheese) -- extremely plain and not flavorful 7. Ahi nachos -- I like this dish at every other place I've tried it besides here -- it had a weird overwhelming taste of mayonnaise and I couldn't finish it 8. Impossible burger -- tasted delicious but it did NOT taste like an impossible burger, which really threw us off being a primarily vegan/plant based family 9. Impossible tacos -- I didn't get to try these my mom ate them so fast haha! She said they were super delicious 10. Crispy Brussels Sprouts -- delicious! But the ends weren't cut off so they were unnecessarily bitter and tough to chew In addition to this I ordered a sangria which I enjoyed and I think we also ordered a couple of hot teas and soft drinks. The total came out to around $180 and we were not satisfied. Really hope this place turns around eventually! We need a spot like this in the suburbs but we really NEED it to have better food read more

Love the ambiance and food! Fun variety of food to try, always taste so good, have yet to be disappointed!

I think this is one of the best brunch places I've tried in the southwest suburbs We ordered the egg bfast (2 eggs over easy, which could've been a little less runny), the burrata, the beers, the mushroom truffle omlette, the kids side pancakes, and the crab dip. Everything was so flavorful and great! Our table favorite were actually the pancakes, SO FLAVORFUL with nutmeg, cinnamon, and other spices! No need to any syrup. I would definitely come back again to try their fall brunch and dinner menus read more

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To out delight, we came on 1/2 price tap wine bottle day - woo hoo! The tap wines were excellent and quite a few to choose from. My friend and I usually like to share meals so Dancing Marlin was perfect for us. We had the fried kale - I'm not usually a kale fan but this really was delicious. A perfect snack. We shared the mini lobster rolls - so good and we each had a mini filet with the butter and blue cheese upgrade. It was the perfect amount of food - our server, Elsa, was spot on with great service and even brought me a dessert treat for my birthday. I would definitely recommend! A very enjoyable experience. read more

Ordered the Birria tacos and unfortunately it did not meet my expectations. The tacos usually have a crispy shell and this time it was like eating a soft taco. It lacked flavor as well. Picked up on Aug 2 at 6:30. read more

I didn't expect much as the South Side doesn't have many new, inventive restaurants (and I'm from this area). But Dancing Marlin really surprised me! It's primarily a Tapas place but they also have the Impossible Burger which is awesome and tastes like a real burger. Many places are having it on their menu. We started with the Fried Kale, General Tso's Cauliflower, The Fig & Pigs and Roasted Bone Marrow. I really don't like kale or cauliflower but these were both REALLY tasty! Really cool idea to turn cauliflower into General Tso's. But the 2 stars of the show were the Bone Marrow & Fig and Pig. Best marrow I've ever had and super inventive dish with the fig and pig. Ton of flavor! For the mains, we had the Daddy Mac with braised pork, Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Brussells Sprouts. All were really good especially the Mac and the Sprouts. Superb! For desert we had the Flourless Chocolate Cake and Berry Cobbler. Both were amazing but the cake was next level! Great little spot. Get a reservation because we went on a Tuesday and it was packed. read more

Fun twist on small plates with a slight lean toward seafood. Have nice oyster specials and nice small plate lobster rolls. Not much of a steak eater - but their steak choice is always done to perfection Creative menu changes seasonally. Busy and lively - I would recommend reservations. Bartender staff is always very helpful with great energy read more

An opinion - the lines of restaurants in Mokena/Frankfort that make it a quaint area are overpriced and average, at best, which is unfortunate. Dancing Marlin fits that bill, having gone there twice and each time left with a big bill and a feeling of "blah." From overpriced drinks to small portions of tapas, we were disappointed each time. The atmosphere is why it gets 3 stars, because if this was based solely on food, it would be a 2. Service is friendly and good, but the food, for what you pay, is not up to the same quality. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but, again, for the price, not worth it. read more

The food is OK but not great. The service is terrible. After being seated, waited 15 minutes before the Server showed up. (We timed it) Had a party of 5. Two of the entrees were served and it took 5 minutes before the next two were served. Had to finally chased down someone for the 5th which was a salad. One on the orders included a side of fries. They were not delivered until after the meals were finished. The Server dropped off the bill and left. Had to find someone to pay the tab. The ambiance was nice, but the music was so loud that we could not hear one another. If you are looking for a quiet diner, this is not the place. read more

Fabulous food something for ever pallet and a wonderful venue to host a gathering, private party or meeting. read more

Dancing Marlin - The below deck Anchor Room gives a trendy Vegas Club style vibe right in the heart of Frankfort! - New American Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

If you want artful creations for your palette to indulge in, feel spoiled because of, this is a gem!

Great food, beautiful restaurant and the staff is great! We like the Friday oysters. The tapas is great! We have been here many times. Highly recommended. See you there. read more

Delicious food. Good service. Ambiance was very nice, quiet. Outdoor seating was very nice and still good service. Drinks were exceptional as well. This was a tapas style bar at one point, but seems to have veered from that style. read more

The staff here is the best part of the experience and the food is great so that's saying a lot. Always personable and have great recommendations and conversations. Love the setting on the inside with interesting decor and calming vibes. Everything we have had is delicious and perfect to share when going on a date night or going out with friends. read more

Very expensive and mostly little shareable dishes mostly. Wish they'd give you a little more. If 4 gals go out it's like you need at least 4 shareables. It's a great vibe though. read more

EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE? Food is good but not worth the price. Never go there for brunch. Biggest ripoff in SW suburbs.

Andrew is incredible! He had so many great recommendations - especially the Beet salad. Always such a neat dining experience. It was pleasure celebrating my 40th with friends here! read more

Dancing Marlin - Birria tacos - New American Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

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The ambience is very nice. The dining area isn't extremely large, but they made good use of the space. There is also a small bar in the corner. They also have an outdoor seating area that is nice to use when the weather cooperates. My wife and I visit this place on special occasions, such as celebrating birthdays or anniversaries. The service is always excellent with knowledgeable waitstaff to make recommendations. The food is delicious and unique, which is what brings us back here after year . read more

Amazing outdoor summer experience and girls night out. Great food to share with friends

Had a reservation set at 8:30pm...Upon early arrival the greeter used our reservation to seat another couple.And instead of being accommodating he also commented that they close at 10 FYI which he seemed to rush us and had no consideration even though there was a table available.We sat at the bar which the service was sub-par....The first time we were here it was a great experience.This time very disappointing.It's hard to say if we'll be back...And for the food it was 50/50 so sad for this establishment. read more

I went here when they first opened and it was Gid awful expensive. Never went back. Hopefully it's better now, but I can't afford to risk it. read more

Great food. My only issue is with delivery. They almost never get the order right if you use a delivery app.

This place is good but it's very pretentious and insists upon itself. They need to stop saying they have fresh seafood. No one in the Midwest has "fresh" seafood. I lived on the east coast there is a taste difference. I noticed the prices are ridiculous for what you are served as well. read more

Had a amazing lunch, and our server was amazing. I had the salmon entree, and my daughter had the cheese pizza. Highly recommend read more

Great food in a stylish atmosphere. The prices are too high, but Frankfort can be that way. Service is ok but needs to lose the uppity servers who think they are working at a restaurant on a reality t.v. show. Chill out! You are a server in a south suburb. Note: Frankfort and Orland Park somehow think they are in a higher class neighborhood than they really are. Prices can be 10-20% higher than necessary. Really? South suburbs acting like they're Oak Brook? C'mon! read more

There's no surprise why the Dancing Marlin parking lot is always full. The cocktails on tap never disappoint. The oysters and seafood are always fantastic. They also have an extensive Gluten Free menu, dairy free options, and some fantastic vegan options. The Impossible Tacos and Sangria are always a perfect pair! read more

Dancing Marlin - New American Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois