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    The Thirsty Marlin

    3.9 (679 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE THIRSTY MARLIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Laura G.

    We arrived right as they were opening so they weren't quite ready for us. Waitress was kind of a mess. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is old and a little smelly but options are limited for Palm Harbor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Kind of wish we hadn't got off the trolley here because we were stuck for nearly an hour. Ordered drinks and cheese fries. All were good. Wouldn't stop here again though. 3.5 stars.

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    Ron R.

    We enjoyed a nice meal and a cold beverage with friends. All of our dishes were very good. The service was excellent as well. Noteworthy was the Sangarita, I'm not a wine person, but my wife's was delicious.

    Caesar salad
    Grace R.

    I would say over all the food was good. I didn't get anything crazy (a salad) but my husband said the fish was good. Well cooked and seasoned, just a little underwhelming. However we would go back, the food isn't a reason to turn away! The only issue we had (and maybe this contributed to the sour mood) was our server wasn't the best, especially with us being the only ones in his section. That and some rowdy customers (but that's not on the establishment). Over all I would go again just maybe sit els where !

    The Hitmen on the back patio
    John M.

    A large, touristy dive bar, filled with locals enjoying the live music on the back patio. There are full bars outside and inside. On the back patio, they didn't clean the debris off the chairs as we were seated. A beer we requested had a peeling label and expired in 2023. The waiter tried to redirect us when we custom ordered a margarita. The food is good. The special was a very good rendition of Penne alla vodka with lobster in the sauce and lots of tail on shrimp.

    Thanks , Brittany!

    Having drinks at the bar with a fabulous bartender, Brittany. She was ultra attentive with great advice on drinks. Loved the wine she recommended.

    Creamy Spicy Tuna & Japanese Bagel

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    Bon Appetit

    3.8
    (936 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$$

    Wow! This place did not disappoint! Made reservations three days ahead of time for a Friday…read moreevening. We were seated right on time and the place was vibing both at the outdoor bar and restaurant. Perfect place to watch the sunset! Started with the bacon wrapped shrimp - so so good! I ordered the Land and Sea (3 scallops and filet medallions) and it was delicious! Scallops were a good size and filet tips were a nice portion. My husband ordered the pistachio crusted rack of lamb. Cooked to perfection, super tender and the homemade mint jam was amazing! After dinner, we headed out to the outside bar and it was such a great way to end the evening. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice dinner with great service!

    My parents really love to come here when they are in Florida and wanted to go there to celebrate my…read moremom's birthday. We were sat in the back by the window, so we had a nice view. It is extremely loud and we had a hard time hearing each other and our server. Service overall was just okay. Drinks: - Key Lime Pie Martini - very sweet and tasted like flavored eggnog. sent back - Pomegranate Martini - not made consistently. My mom's was much sweeter than mine. Good, but nothing special - Almond Old Fashioned - this was nice. The almond was a nice change from a normal old fashioned Appetizers/Entrees: - Prosciutto & Date Flatbread - this had a nice amount of proscuitto, but there was too much balsamic dressing as it overpowered the whole dish - Spanish Octopus - TINY! It has nice flavor, but there's not a lot of octopus in it, which defeats the purpose - Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna - very nice flavor, but they only gave 6 pieces of tuna and 3 wonton chips for nearly $30 - Cedar Plank Salmon - best thing we got. It's the only dish that had the perfect amount of everything and was enjoyable to eat. The cedar gives the salmon a very nice flavor - Port Wine Glazed Pork Osso Bucco - disgusting mushroom risotto. Pork was undercooked so we had to send it back to be fixed. Came back cooked correctly and tasted decent. They gave a good amount of pork. This place is ridiculously pricey for the small amount you get for most of the dishes. Lots of issues with our visit and it just isn't a relaxing place to eat with how loud it gets. 2.5 stars overall.

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    One of the many mother's Day buffet stations.
    One of the many mother's Day buffet stations.
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    Crab Stuffed Salmon
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    Craft Street Kitchen - Oldsmar

    Craft Street Kitchen - Oldsmar

    4.6
    (1.5k reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    My first visit to Craft Street Kitchen the other day was such a great experience. I came with a…read moregroup of 5 girls for dinner, and I was genuinely impressed from start to finish. Taylor took amazing care of us. Honestly, his service stood out in a way you don't always expect at a more casual spot ~ he was attentive, friendly, and really on top of everything without ever making us feel rushed or overlooked. It made the whole experience feel elevated! The food was just as good. I ordered the Greek salad with chicken without potato salad, and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly done. I also had Endless Summer cocktail that was smooth, delicious, and perfectly balanced ~ not too strong, not too sweet Even though the place was busy and had a really lively, energetic vibe, the food came out quickly, which was impressive given how packed it was. You can tell it's a true scratch kitchen, and I absolutely love that everything feels thoughtfully prepared. I left impressed and already looking forward to coming back to try more dishes. It's a lively, welcoming spot with great food and standout service. Plenty of parking, too!

    Craft Street remains one of our weekly dinner and sometimes brunch spots. The food is consistently…read moregood and those ever changing specials keep us coming back to try new tasty dishes and drinks though I wouldn't be mad if they started rotating every month again! That said, what may be even more important to us is the service. The staff at Craft are phenomenal. We have grown to love so many of the folks who work here who greet you with a smile, remember your favorite drink and just make the experience so much more enjoyable than just dining out. You really can't go wrong but shout out to Alex, Matt, Tori, Des and Emma! P.S. Please bring back the yippie hippie chicken salad but make it the pecan crusted chicken, pleaseeeee!

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    Dining experience. Lots of good seating around bar, indoors or " outdoor " which is more of an indoor warmer section.
    Dining experience. Lots of good seating around bar, indoors or " outdoor " which is more of an indoor warmer section.
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    Flatbread
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    Carvor's Fish House

    Carvor's Fish House

    4.7
    (223 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    I grew up in the Midwest, with a typical "meat and potatoes" diet. On the rare occasion that…read moreseafood was on the menu, it was typically a frozen variety like Groton's, or the occasional fish fry at the Elk's Club. That's changed since moving to the Gulf Coast of Florida, where the fish at the local restaurant today was probably swimming yesterday. My "go-to" seafood now is a grouper sandwich which I order blackened but NOT fried. I've sampled grouper sandwiches from many local dining establishments, but my favorite is from "Carvor's Fish House" A couple of important notes: 1) Carvor's is only open for LUNCH. Their hours vary, so you'll want to check the website, but they typically close at FIVE PM, with the last order accepted at FOUR PM. 2) Carvor's has NO inside dining The patio is tree-shaded with extra umbrellas but if it's really hot, you may be uncomfortable. 3) Carvor's has COUNTER SERVICE. You go inside, order your food and THEN go back outside and select a table. When your food is ready, a server will bring it to your table. 4) This is downtown Dunedin, and parking can occasionally be a challenge on Douglas Street, but FREE parking is available in the city parking garage across the street. Pictured is my "blackened grouper" sandwich. A refreshing change from the usual French fries is their homemade chilled tomato, cucumber and onion salad. Delish!

    I've only been there twice. The first time I just had an appetiser which was really good…read more Unfortunately, I can't remember which one it was. The next time, we went for lunch and they were out of some things that we initially ordered, but we ended up with a heating plate of fried things that kind of felt like bar food. It is a cute spot and I would probably try it again. I just did not think it lived anywhere near up to the hype that most locals give it.

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    Carvor's Fish House
    Salmon spread
    Salmon spread
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    The Thirsty Marlin - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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