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    St. Pete's Dancing Marlin

    4.2 (287 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ST. PETE'S DANCING MARLIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Wendy B.

    Always good food here. I had the fish and chips. Nice crunch to the fish but a little skimpy on the chips. The have Blue moon on tap, which is a plus, and offer a generous 12% discount with a Texas A&M Aggie ring. Nice outdoor patio and good are inside to accommodate a large party. The service was good but she took some warming up to...all around great place!

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    Brenden K.

    I came in with two friends as a recommendation from a friend, and I was very pleasantly surprised. It's got the feel of a dive bar, which I love. The menu has a perfect variety and has a little something for everyone. There is also parking behind the restaurant. Drinks and food were very reasonably priced. Service was quick and attentive. I had the Chili Cheese dog and it was very good. Can't wait to come back and try out the rest of the menu. Keep up the good work!

    Dancing Cobb Salad
    Dez V.

    Kind of disappointed that they don't have mash potatoes! I think chicken fried steak with mash potatoes is a must but it tasted fine with the baked potato. The meat was seasoned so well. I had a lemon drop martini and a French 75, not the place to go for mixed drinks. The drinks were a 3/5. Service was fast. The food came out fast and fresh. The ambiance has hanging animals everywhere. Not a huge fan. I'd definitely return. Food was great.

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    Aldo Q.

    After the Star Fair of Texas, we had dinner at a staple of Deep Ellum. St. Pete's Dancing Marlin is one of the first places we knew back in the late 90s when we came to Dallas for the first time, and the experience was as good as I remembered from back then! A special shoutout to Collin, our server. He made us feel at home from beginning to end! Our food was excellent, and even the playlist was terrific! If you like spicy food, Pasta Diablo has your name.

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    Oddria R.

    Love St. Pete's forever. Best service best smiles best food best ambiance. This place has become my Sunday tradition.

    Burger and tots
    Maggie L.

    Lunch was great. One of the best burgers in town, better than you can make it home. Juicy drippy perfect. Served with a ton of tots. Excellent service.

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    Sara H.

    This place was pretty yummy & had lots of options, for food & drink. They had fun decor hanging everywhere. In some ways it felt very much like a restaurant & in other ways it felt like a bar. Jason, our waiter, was attentive, efficient & kind. The only thing I didn't love was my espresso martini. It tasted like rubbing alcohol. However, I'm almost certain I could have asked for a different drink & my complaints would have been met with kindness & service recovery.

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    Bea S.

    Service was the BEST I HAVE WVER HAD !!!! Thank you Collin! Food was super fresh and very great portions !!! Definitely coming back ! The portion sizes were more than anyone expected - FANTASTIC! The atmosphere is a Home fun feel!

    Chicken Fried Tuna Steak with veggies.
    James B.

    I trusted the bartender and got the chicken fried Tuna.... Paid off big time. Wonderful flavor. Asked for it rare and it came out more of a medium rare, I think they knew that had to happen to Cook the batter. Got the veggies and a cup of chili with it for $25. Totally worth it. Friend got Fish and Chips and highly recommend that too. Wasn't busy on a Wednesday.

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    Kaitlyn L.

    St Pete's is the best!!! Awesome atmosphere, great food (tuna tacos are delicious), and Pete, the owner, is a pure gem. Will definitely be a repeat customer!

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    Oy! Tremendous food and beverages! Very welcoming environment with no trouble for my people.

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    11 months ago

    The best restaurant in Deep Ellum! Pete is one hell of a good guy. Amazing tuna steaks, great drinks, and good music on the weekends.

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    Travis the bartender was super cool! Fried catfish, shrimp, calamari all fried perfectly!

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    1 year ago

    Excellent food and service. Owner was amazing at engaging our kids and was highly enjoyable. Exactly what we were looking for.

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    1 year ago

    Great food, great service, a must visit if in the area for sure. Has a great bar selection too :)

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    Tuna tacos fresh and yummy, not what you would expect in this dimly lit bar. Even better was the friendly bartender and cold beer!

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    Really enjoyed this place. Good was good, friendly service, great atmosphere. Diverse menu with several good choices.

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    Fancy spot! You wouldn't mind if I review it, would you? Eating out in Dallas can get really…read moreexpensive, really quick. Often times after it's all said & done, you wonder - was that worth it? Thankfully, that is NOT the experience I had at Haywire! I ate here on August 9th, 2025 and enjoyed everything about it. I was with a large party but would love to return for a more intimate experience. On this Saturday, my younger cousin was graduating from Parker University so I was in town for the weekend. At around 1pm, I was one of the first to arrive at the restaurant. Unfortunately the parking is a bit confusing. There was construction being done on the same street when I went but there's a parking garage for customers that's difficult to navigate AND the elevator that connects wasn't operating at the time which was an issue for many (but not me, I got a good spot & walked). My party hadn't all arrived yet so I took a gander. Upon entering the tall doors, the space breathes southwestern elegance: wooden structure, leather seating, separate dining areas with highlighted ranch-style art. The abundance of space gives it an open-concept feel. The lighting fixtures are modern, the space was dim but not too low, with an option to utilize the large windows also. I was quiet impressed at the overall presentation. When my party did arrive, I wanted to keep it simple so I ordered the Chicken Cobb Salad and a Hibiscus Haze with Vodka. The table shmoozed as we ate some of the appetizers: the Crab Dip & Green Tomatoes, both amazing. The food did take some time but, considering it was 10-12 of us, that's expected. The Hibiscus Haze was splendid: smooth & flavorful, a great concoction. Cobb salads are usually pretty thick but this one was HEARTY. It came in a large bowl stuffed with the all the toppings. The dressing it was tossed with was well balanced but could've used a tad bit more. With some pepper & a little ranch, I was set! I defeated the salad but it also left me stuffed to the gills. Satisfying meal that I would order again! There are tons of restaurants to dine at in Dallas & sometimes you never know which is worth your time. Despite the inconvenience of parking, I'd bet my bottom dollar that this is a good place to eat. Whether you want a fine dining experience, it's a special occasion or just want a good drink with a meal, Haywire has enough to satisfy all interests.

    Found this restaurant here on Yelp as we were looking for something close to American Airlines to…read moreget a good meal. Loved everything about our waiter Kev. Knowledgeable about the menu & great recommendations. Kev was a joy to have as our server. The food is amazing & love the ambiance of the restaurant. My only complaint...we came in early Saturday prior to Stars game. The restaurant wasn't busy at all. We were asked if we had a reservation. We did not, the restaurant wasn't busy at all. We were asked to wait. Waited maybe 5-10mins. No biggie, A lot of open tables were available for immediate sit down. Again that wasn't a big deal. I had asked for a booth & wanted to sit in front room. The hostess said no a problem. She handed us off to a younger hostess and she took us to a table. I told her I had requested a booth. In the front room only 3 tables were occupied. I pointed out the booth and she said that's for party of 6. However, we could have the 1/2 table/booth. Made absolutely no sense because that was for a party of 6 as well. I made this comment & she just stared at me without saying a word. I didn't want to seem difficult and took the table as she just walked away. Kev was confused as we were. No good communication skills. It was an awkward encounter. The restaurant wasn't busy at all & never was whole time there. Kev wasn't sure why she didn't move us a requested & was puzzled himself. However i apologized to him & explained I wasn't trying to be difficult, but prefer booth sitting and most times we will wait for one. We left at 1:45p and restaurant was no busier than when we arrived. Reservation/Booth or not! I guess saying all of this, your front staff need to have more people skills when dealing with your customers. They are the face and first point of contact. Again Kev was amazing & food was outstanding!

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    Felicity Felicity Felicity!!!! She rocks! I would totally ask for her specifically next time I…read morecome. She was so patient and HAPPY TO BE AT WORK! She gave us tons of suggestions. Even when we weren't sure about which appetizers we wanted she allowed us to split appetizers- a small portion where we got to try the apps. We tried the tenderloin crostini which was delicious. Along with coconut shrimp. The shrimp were ginormous. And the sauces were so good. Our fav was the mango marmalade. The best bread I have ever had in my life!!!! You know how sometimes they bring a roll to the table for the table to share? Not here boyeeeee Each person gets their own roll. I don't even know how to explain this heavenly bread. It truly is the best beard I have ever had before. I would come eat here again JUST FOR THE BREAD. The crab cake is out of this world. Huge jumbo clumps. Also comes with a variety of sauces. The wasabi one was our favorite. You must order the crab cake! My husband got the ribeye rare and said it was the best steak he has had, and he eats a ton of steak. I got their off menu item of carne asada tacos. The meat was sooooo tender. They don't use flank steak they use a tenderloin and it just melts. The mushrooms were Devine. Glad I ordered the carne asada. The adult Mac and cheese was good but just good. Brussels sprouts were good (not the best I have had) but I think I was also just so full by this point. The asparagus is huge!!! Oh the best finisher ever- the peanut butter pie!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!! I'm not even a dessert girl and I couldn't stop eating it. First time me and my husband were fighting over the last bite.

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