Cancel

Open app

Search

Four Marlins Oceanfront Dining

3.9 (168 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 9:30 pm

Four Marlins Oceanfront Dining Photos

Business Info

FOUR MARLINS OCEANFRONT DINING ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Live music
Casual
Touristy

You might also consider

More like Four Marlins Oceanfront Dining

Recommended Reviews - Four Marlins Oceanfront Dining

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

The food and View

Nice resort locale, that isn't packed, steps away from the crowded Southern Most point Marker in Key West. Just Stroll a block over and walk through the hotel lobby to a great restaurant, just about any time of the day. We stopped for brunch on a Sunday and I recommend Eggs Benedict and the Lobster Mac. The whole menu looked great too. The view was amazing and I cannot emphasize that this was not a crowded spot on a spring break weekend, which is really refreshing.

Tripletail with risotto and carrots - Chef Special
Jayci G.

Tripletail - excellent Short rib - great Filet - great Lobster mac - great Key lime pie - great Hummingbird cake - pretty good Have visited here at least annually for four years now and it's pricey but delicious and WORTH IT. And of course you cannot beat the view!

Octopus a la Plancha
Calvin S.

2.5/5, +.5 for service Ehh. Perhaps I'm missing something here, or I should've toned down my expectations to fit a small town restaurant feel. Dined here with my family while vacationing down at the Florida Keys, as I was told this would be an excellent place for seafood. It wasn't too busy around 8pm as people were finishing up dining here. We shared some appetizers and had one entree. We had the octopus, conch fritters, scallops, lobster mac n cheese, and the filet mignon. The lobster mac n cheese was good. The octopus was fine as were the scallops. The conch fritters were mediocre, not a lot of conch and a lot of fritters. The filet mignon, I had to say, was very poor. The beef quality was not the greatest, and I asked for medium, but it was cooked to around medium well to well done. For $65 that was a huge nope in my books. Service was excellent, and honestly if it weren't for 3 of the 5 dishes meeting expectations this would be a 2-star review. Consider this as a weak 3-star review where I can't see myself returning leisurely.

Monic S.

Had the Key-lime pie slice and frozen drink, the bill was $50, the pie was good but not worth the $15 price tag and the drink was definitely not worth $22, the place is a bit overpriced. The view is beautiful, maybe that's what you are paying for.

Outdoor patio to the left has an amazing view.  Don't miss this sculpture to the left of the restaurant.
Jerry T.

Mixed bag on this one. Bar: Both cocktails were super weak for $17 plus tax and tip. And they serve them in a Dixie cup, so there are three sips before you're left with a pile of ice. A complete rip off. And the bar tenders favorite line that we heard over and over was "my least favorite drink to make is a Pina colada" as hotel guest after guest ordered these by the batches and she made a tip on each. Also took longer to get service than it took to drink it. 0/5, negative if I could. Breakfast: A bit pricey with most mains costing around $23 for eggs and toast. But boy were they good and filling. Also tried the oatmeal, which was average. The breakfast burrito looked amazing so the table got several to-go orders of that one. Service was much better for breakfast and friendly. The views are very nice of the Atlantic Ocean. This is a good option for breakfast if you are staying at the Reach, but wouldn't recommend coming here otherwise. They also offer lunch and dinner, but after the cocktail experience we skipped the place until our final "checkout" meal.

Christina S.

Food was just ok, along with being very pricey. We were on the last leg of our 10 day Belize diving vacation. I would definitely go back to Lorelei's Restaurant & Cabana Bar. Their spinach salad was killer. Sorry I didn't get pictures. Our waiter was really bad. He had the attitude of hating his job.

Greek Salad with Chicken
Samantha B.

Came here with some friends who were staying in the area on a Sunday afternoon. The place is beautifully decorated but other than that, doesn't offer much. Service was slow with not many patrons in the restaurant. I think overall our brunch took close to three hours by how slow everything came out & how long it took to get the check & pay. Three guys in our party ordered beer bottles, one ordered a beer on tap. Tell me why it took about 30 minutes to get the beer BOTTLES. And then when the server came with the beers he unscrewed them at the table. The beer that was on tap came shortly after those, finally. To eat I ordered a Greek salad and added chicken. The salad arrived and it was upsetting to see the lettuce was not fresh. It had that pink/brown staining on them. The dressing was not good either. Chicken was fine so I ate that mostly. To share we got a slice of key lime pie since it was featured in an article recently stating it was great. Tell me why we all tried it and agreed it tasted nothing like a key lime pie. It wasn't tart at ALL. It basically tasted like a cheesecake. And the strawberry sauce at the bottom was so so sweet as well. Extremely overwhelming, extremely disappointing!!! Beautiful presentation but I would not call this a key lime pie. Our server was MIA most of the time but he finally came around to give us the check. Overall, I would not recommend this place. Between the bad service and even worse food, there's plenty of other local businesses that deserve a chance.

Meagan G.

Went here for brunch with a large group of friends for a friends birthday brunch. It was so incredible. I can not say enough about how great this experience was. First of all, they were so accommodating for a large party. We were seated immediately and all of us wanted unlimited mimosas, which were exactly how mimosas should be served!!! You get the bottle of Prosecco and they gave us three tiny bottles with juice to basically just splash in flavor (because who wants to drown their mimosa in orange juice?). Everyone we were with absolutely loved their food. It arrived fast and was warm. I had the lobster quesadilla which was so tasty! A friend had the smoked salmon tater tots which I would love to try next time I'm in key west. Our server Mike was the absolute BEST. He did everything to accommodate the birthday boy and was so on top of things. I can't wait to return to Four Marlins again!

Avocado toast & poached eggs
Kyli W.

Breakfast here is great and the view is amazing. From a taste standpoint the food is good and I really liked that they gave you rock candy to stir my latte - that was a unique and fun touch. However my husbands breakfast came out 10 minutes before mine because they simply forgot to make mine - if our waiter hadn't checked a few minutes after it came out we'd have been waiting longer. Mistakes happen but nothing was done aside from saying "it is what it is".

Waho Fish special
Nancy N.

Four Marlins in Key West combines stunning ocean views with some impressive dishes. The standout is their pork chop - perfectly sweet and crispy, served with pickled slaws and flavorful sauces. The scallop appetizer with creamy ube mashed potatoes offers an innovative twist. Fish dishes are solid, with the miso grouper outshining the wahoo special. Their key lime pie is a must-try, beautifully presented with whipped cream, strawberries, and coulis. Gave the pie a strawberry and cream twist! While the service maintains a friendly demeanor, it can be a bit inconsistent. Worth visiting for the views and that pork chop! I would skip the lobster Mac and cheese if I had a do-over! P.S. the caipirinha was spot on!

Lobster mac & cheese (expensive but good)
Greg R.

Had Cut of the day: 12oz NY Met expectations Lobster mac & cheese. exceeded expectations. Had a great dinner at the 4 Marlins. Exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere was great; outdoors, great lighting. Steak was cooked perfectly, but I didn't care for the wine reduction sauce could've had a little more crust on it. Probably a little over priced to; $72 for 12oz. But its a beach front restaurant in Key West.... (real estate is expensive) While, not visually appealing that lobster mac & cheese was excellent. (Broil it to give some color). I don't like mac & cheese but this was phenomenal. The amount of truffle oil ; Big chunks of lobster in there which I guess justified the high price. Large portion; couldn't stop eating. Would definitely recommend. Service met expectations. One negative star for price.

Key lime pie
Ju L.

Four Marlins is dog friendly, so we made a reservation to have one of our dinners here while we were vacationing in Key West. The restaurant advertises oceanfront dining, but where we sat, faced the courtyard. Oceanfront would have been nice, but the courtyard was lovely, too. As for everything else... The food was very average. It felt like the restaurant was trying to elevate their dishes, but they just weren't very good. And the portions were small. Thankfully, we weren't feeling particularly hungry after a big lunch. The service wasn't great either. Our server was very nice, but he only appeared to take our orders and then appeared again when our food was served. We didn't see him for a long time after that, which made flagging him down very difficult. It was not like there were many diners in the restaurant, which was strange why he didn't check on us more frequently. The only good thing we ate at Four Marlins was the key lime pie.

Sunrise view from Four Marlins
Julie M.

I have stopped in for coffee to watch the sunrise, and for drinks and key lime pie at sunset. Loved it both times. The key lime pie- amazing. The key lime martini- sour and I would say try something else. Service is friendly and view of ocean truly beautiful at sunrise.

See all

2 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

29 days ago

Very high quality with great ocean view. It's a can't miss choice. Service is great too.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 2

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ju L.
455
819
2296

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 5
Thanks 0
Love this 5
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

10 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Had a great experience at the bar with friends, so we came back every day for a Lemon Drop Martini made by Bartender Zolle!.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Tina H.
425
5
0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 2
Love this 4
Oh no 1

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 5
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Keegan E.

Keegan E.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 5

Ask the Community - Four Marlins Oceanfront Dining

You might also consider

The Roost

The Roost

(111 reviews)

$$

This bar is so incredible, we came three times during our trip! It sounds like a dive bar but it's…read moreactually an upscale craft cocktail bar. Loved their porch sipper and the Sazerac. Black manhattan, rosemary gin and tonic, and blowing smoke up your glass were great too. Service was great and loved the decor. Stumbled upon it walking around and saw the menu, and had to check it out.

The Roost is one of those super cool artsy intimate neighborhood pubs that you feel lucky to wander…read moreinto. And it's not only the drink menu with its custom crafted cocktails, wines, beers & ciders that will wow you but the accompanying snacks and bites are just as divine. And bonus, it's not only a bar, but also a liquor store with an awesome selection of wines and spirits. This bar definitely has a locals vibe. It's small , dark and cozy and the small tables with velvet chairs are very welcoming. We loved it so much. We came back for a second night. We tried the Maria Rita, which was a reposado tequila with fresh lemon, lime, hibiscus, and habanero, perfect version of a margarita. We also tried blowing smoke up your glass, this was made with Papa Pilar, dark rum, pineapple, fresh lime, house made basil syrup & tiki bitters. Absolutely fabulous. We also tried their deviled eggs each topped with unique toppings like trout row, bacon, and scallions. They were absolutely fabulous. They also have a great selection of charcuterie, Key nuts which you can order with different flavor, profiles, caviar, olives & peppers. Also, the most generous happy hour I've ever heard of from 12 to 6 PM every day. Don't miss out on this little jewel when in Key West.

Berlin's Cocktail Bar & Lounge - The freaking door that never stays closed. So much noise from the dining room

Berlin's Cocktail Bar & Lounge

(23 reviews)

Cool, old school vibe with a view of the ocean. Great live music and enjoyed their dirty martini…read more Nice place to wait for our table

Vibe is on point with being a speakeasy. The decor is dark and moody. The entertainment was…read morephenomenal. She sang and played percussion. Such a terrific voice and loads of talent. There is a small bar with about 12 stools, a small lounge area with about 4 small seating nooks, and then a high top bench area that is along the wall. Service and set up of this place is not conducive to being able to attend to patrons. Could only order food if you were seated at the bar. We sat at the high tops and you had to go to the bar to get your drinks. Problem is that the bar has patrons sitting as well so you are hovering over them waiting for a drink. It was very uncomfortable to impose upon others to try to get a drink. I am sure they didn't appreciate the audience as they were eating as well. The bartenders were way too busy and overwhelmed. Not only are they serving the seated patrons and the 4 small nooks, they are also making drinks for the attached restaurant. There were a gazillion tickets coming out of the printer and servers standing on the other side of the window waiting. It's just not possible to serve everyone with just two bartenders. We waited about 10 minutes for service. The drinks were underwhelming for a speakeasy. Just your typical menu. What we ordered was okay. They just missed a great opportunity to create unique twists on classics or to have craft cocktails. Even the classics (which are perfect for a speakeasy) weren't that great. For a speakeasy, the drinks are the main event. Glad we tried it as we always seek out speakeasies. Wouldn't go again.

The Rum Bar - Inside the bar

The Rum Bar

(440 reviews)

$$

The Rum? But why the Rum? 'Cause it be DELICIOUS!!!! This place is friggin AWESOME!!!…read more The wife and I are out exploring the Keys for our anniversary, and we happened upon this bar while walking around Key West. First off, nothing says tropics like Rum! The name is all that needs to be said. Nothing more... nothing less. It's a small and it was packed. Elbow to elbow, which says nothing other than you know this place will be good. My wife is especially cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs when it comes to anything Chesney and Blue Chair rums! You had us at Kenny Chesney Island Girl, and we just had to find a spot and enjoy. And we Most certainly did! It was sublime and refreshing. I was even able to walk out with a souvenir Rum Bar hat (purple). Without a doubt, we will be back and we're telling all of our familia and friends of this place! Thank you for the local experience and as always, Enjoy & Happy Drinking!

This is a must stop in Key West. It is a small bar that has the most amazing selection of rum. We…read morestopped in for some fun mixed drinks and they did not disappoint. I had a banana frozen rum drink and a mango rum. My husband had a painkiller and a rum runner. Our bartender was friendly and we chatted about places to eat. The gentleman next to us came in and ordered a rum flight. The bartender was able to direct him to some options that fit what he was looking for. It is a great ambience with drinks for any type of rum drinker.

Four Marlins Oceanfront Dining - seafood - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...