Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach

Name: Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach
Address: 121 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL, United States, 34217
Telephone: (941) 896-9737
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2472 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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Due to the above guidelines put forth by Governor DeSantis our “Street Food” program has changed. The tables outside in the “Trap Yard” will be now be offering our full dinner menu. All tables at The Blue Marlin will need to be booked ahead so we can comply with guidelines. Please CALL to reserve for outside seating.

PLEASE NOTE: If the weather becomes inclement, outside reservations will have to be CANCELLED and take-out food will be offered if no tables are available inside the cottage.

You will be able to reserve the outside “Trap Yard” tables on-line in the near future. We have limited seating inside and out.

Until further notice, please go online www.bluemarlinami.com OR call (941) 896-9737 for ALL seating.

Please come and see us as we are making delicious food & cocktails for you!

We have missed you all!

Best Regards,
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 896-9737
Website
http://bluemarlinami.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
121 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Neighborhood
Bradenton
Cross street
Gulf Drive
Parking details
If you cant find a parking spot along Bridge St or at the Post Office (after hours), let us know you would like to use our shuttle service. Our golf cart driver will show you to our lot then shuttle you back. There is a public parking lot on 1st ST N and also at the end of Church ST. A free Island Trolley stop is at Gulf Drive and Bridge Street.
Public transit
There is a trolley stop at the corner of Gulf Drive and Bridge Street that requires a short walk East. The trolley is free and runs until 10:00.
Entertainment
We offer Live Local music outside in our courtyard on Friday & Saturday nights from 7:00-10:00 weather permitting. Check our website & facebook for special events
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Ajillo*$20.00
Seared with olive oil, garlic, lime, pepper flakes & garlic bread with shrimp
Steamed Clams*$20.00
Two Docks little neck clams steamed in white wine & garlic butter, garnished with seasoned bread crumbs, smoky bacon & garlic bread
Thai Nugs$26.00
Fish of the day, tempura fried, red onion, jalapeno, & cilantro salad
Shrimp Dip$17.00
Gulf shrimp, green onion, jalapeno, cream cheese, lemon, old bay, parmesan bread crumbs, with tortilla chips

Soups

Tater Soup$10.00
Yukon Golds, garlic croutons and crumbled bacon
Lobster Bisque*$21.00
rich & lush with chunks of butter poached lobster & parmesan garlic toast

Salads

The Blue Marlin*$10.00
Mixed greens, crumbled blue cheese, Pearson Farms pecans, strawberries balsamic honey vinaigrette
House Salad*$9.00
Mixed greens, shaved parmesan tossed in a house Caesar dressing
GLT Salad$35.00
"Fulford" style grouper over mixed baby greens, a slice of fried green tomato, dressed w/ orange sunshine vinaigrette

Sandwiches

GLT$35.00
Grouper Sandwich "Fulford" style with fried green tomato & baby greens dressed with orange sunshine served with daily vegs
The Burger$18.00
8 oz, ground sirloin, smoked gouda, slab bacon & onion marmalade. Served with roasted potato
Lobster Grilled Cheese$35.00
4 oz tail, Havarti Cheese, Texas toast, old bay butter and lobster au jus, with daily vegetable

Entrees

Add lobster +$25, Add shrimp +$19

Grouper Fulford$45.00
Egg washed & sautéed with lemon butter, finished with garlic parmesan bread crumbs with rice & house veg
Pecan Grouper$47.00
Pearson Farms roasted, crushed pretzel & pecan crust & honey butter. Served with roasted sweet potato discs with basil pesto & house veg
Grouper & Clams*$49.00
Local grouper with Two Docks little neck clams in our house fish fume with wilted arugula & asparagus, finished with basil pesto
Linguini & Clams$37.00
Two Docks little necks in a white wine garlic butter with crushed red pepper & garlic bread over linguini
Filet Mignon*$55.00
8oz grass fed florida beef w/ demi glace, sage potato and veg
Blue Marlin Cioppino*$45.00
Local fish, lobster tail, clams, gulf shrimp, tomato, garlic, capers, garlic bread

Sides

For Sharing

Yellow Rice with Black Eyed Peas$6.00
Cheesy Grits$7.00
Edamame$8.00
Mac & Cheese$8.00
Vegetable of the Day$10.00
Roasted Sweet Potato$8.00
Hush Puppies$8.00
Roasted Sage Brown Butter Potato$8.00
Charred Brussels$9.00

Desserts

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup$15.00
with Fresh Berries
Orange Crème Brulee$15.00
Guava Lime Pie$15.00

Drinks

Soda
- each$3.00
Iced Tea$2.00
free refills
Sparkling Water
- 500 ml$6.00
- 1 Liter$8.00
Round of Beers for the Kitchen$12.00

Mini Marlins

under 12 only

Macaroni and Cheese$10.00
Mini Burger$12.00
Grilled Cheese$10.00
Shrimp (Fried) and Grits$18.00
Chicken Strips$12.00

What 2,472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tampa / Central Florida West
Seafood
Sarasota / Bradenton
Seafood

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Babs
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit and the experience was great! Delicious food!
ES
ESHS
Orlando
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Best meal on AMI.
SW
SteveW
St. Louis
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service is always terrific! VERY expensive and was frustrated that they add a “courtesy” fee if you use a credit card for payment. I have never seen that done in a fine dining establishment. Can’t believe ownership made the decision to go to that policy.
w
wrdily
Baltimore
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, innovative cuisine in an upscale yet warm and inviting atmosphere. Service is great- just the right touch of watchfulness. Timothy A. suggested that modifications to the menu weren't an issue ..clearing the way for the special...grouper provencal with sage-seasoned fingerlings and the best carrots ever!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as usual
L
Lovetotravel
Toronto
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the Best Food, Wine and Service. Thank you Blue Marlin servers!
JJ
JJHB
Naples
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
Honestly, it was mediocre food for a pretty steep price. We ordered The Blue Marlin salad, nice size but the balsamic was overpowering. The crab cakes had no lump The fish taco’s were good, but 35 dollars for three taco’s?
S
Stacia1970
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food I’ve had in a long time! Staff was great
F
Family
Cleveland
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I had such a great dinner last night! Tim our server was so good and the food delicious! Blue Marlin is one of our favorite places on the Island! Come some time when they have music and sit outside. Highly recommend the Blue Marlin Lemonade!
BR
BrianR
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe, great food. Really great restaurant, we both stuck with the catch of the day which was grouper and could not have been happier. Small place so make sure you make reservations! We were relatively early, place was packed when we left. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top place at the south end of Anna Maria. We each had grouper. My wife’s was the pecan crusted. I had mine as the sandwich. Both were delicious. We were the last seating of the night and the staff did not rush us in any way
TF
TammyF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good, but definitely expensive. Service was quick. Overall good experience. Highly recommend the pecan crusted grouper.
TJ
TeriJ
Atlanta
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place never disappoints! Grouper Dijonaise was perfectly cooked. Hubby had Snapper Provençal that was equally delicious. Enjoyed chatting with Drew our server who was from our home state. Excellent and attentive service. Of course the orange crime brûlée was the perfect end to a perfect meal.
JM
JackM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great time at Blue Marlin. First, we asked for an earlier reservation (at a time that had previously been listed as sold out) and got it. When we arrived, we had a very nice server as well as nice people at the next table (who highly recommended the whole snapper—which is what I ordered). The meal was delivered quickly and was excellent. If you want fresh fish and good service, this is the place!
BM
BeckyM
Dallas
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food was superb!
PW
PeggyW
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend this restaurant they have have kept their standard, quantity and service to a higher standard! Despite what the restaurants industry is going threw that has been so disappointing with dinning out these days !!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful as always!
CJ
CharlieJ
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pecan Grouper was absolutely excellent. Service was great. Our table was available before our reservation time. Wonderful experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Is one of our favorite places but the prices have become exorbitant for what we receive..
R
Relaxing
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The hostess was amazing and greeted me as soon as I came in and accommodated me an hour early for my reservation as soon as she possibly could. Seated at bar all staff was very attentive and professional. I would definitely recommend.
CM
CathyMitch
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at Blue Marlin is always a wonderful experience. Entire staff are friendly, professional and kind. The food is amazing along with the atmosphere! It it definitely a must try for a great evening out!
KL
KristyL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing! Excellent food quality and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was great; only callout is we felt THE burger should have been thicker. Even though we ordered the right temperature for it to be juicy, felt it could have been bigger and juicier which would have taken the already great flavors to the next level. You are my favorite spot on the island and the music was fantastic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance. Food is excellent. Great time overall
t
tracy
Philadelphia
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
My food excellent my husbands ok. Service good. Table next to us close and loyd.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Started with the Ajillo and the shrimp was magnificent. Then, a bowl of New England Clam Chowder with full clams served in the soup. The best crostini I have had. Then, the grouper dijonnaise for dinner. This came out with more crust than expected and a little over cooked. Peanut butter cup for dessert was perfect.
A
nancyA
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super nice people run this place and wonderful dinner options! Would love to revisit and hang outside and m Warm months .Area has a very Cool vibe. Drinks were excellent pour. We ordered all fish dishes and everything was cooked perfect even the carrots!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here food was great and service was also. Great menu grouper was outstanding
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very Merry Christmas with family! Outstanding food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and service love Blue Marlin
JR
JeffR
Columbus
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Awesome must add to restaurant list of need to places to go
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was exceptional
s
susan
Tampa
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Putting a service charge for using a credit card is ridiculous for a high price restaurant. Food was mediocre. Not worth the high prices. We do a lot of fine dinning
FE
FranE
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always! Food,service and atmosphere was fantastic!
JS
JimS
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The grouper was good and all of the vintage photos on the wall are fun to look at.
IB
IruB
Coastal Georgia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
It's a cute little place with a nice interior and decent service. (just one wine glass had lipstick on the rim.....which lil spoiled my appetite). About food: it's not an upscale type of restaurant to charge so much. The food is mediocre same as the presentation. My salad was blank and overly sweet, and the roasted veggies were overcooked. The Brunello wine wasn't also the best... I can say that only guava pie pretended on the price we paid. We are not tourists, but I doubt we will return.
KB
KarenB
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have never had a bad meal. The food is delicious. We love eating inside. So quaint. Our server was awesome.
MS
MonicaS
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and excellent service
LH
LynnH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Steamed clams appetizer heavily seasoned and delicious!
TO
TORiaJ
Chicago
174 reviews
vip
5.0
174 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite on AMI. The fresh catch prepared to your choice. Other terrific choices - love the Brussels sprouts. The clam chowder is the best south of Boston! Shrimp and grits are always a winner!

FAQs

Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach is rated 4.7 stars by 2472 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Google Map for Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach

121 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

Additional information

Cross street
Gulf Drive
Neighborhood
Bradenton
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
If you cant find a parking spot along Bridge St or at the Post Office (after hours), let us know you would like to use our shuttle service. Our golf cart driver will show you to our lot then shuttle you back. There is a public parking lot on 1st ST N and also at the end of Church ST. A free Island Trolley stop is at Gulf Drive and Bridge Street.
Public transit
There is a trolley stop at the corner of Gulf Drive and Bridge Street that requires a short walk East. The trolley is free and runs until 10:00.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
We offer Live Local music outside in our courtyard on Friday & Saturday nights from 7:00-10:00 weather permitting. Check our website & facebook for special events
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://bluemarlinami.com/
Phone number
(941) 896-9737

Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Pecan Grouper

The Blue Marlin

Grouper & Clams

Small Plates

Ajillo*$20.00

Steamed Clams*$20.00

Thai Nugs$26.00

Shrimp Dip$17.00

Soups

Tater Soup$10.00

Lobster Bisque*$21.00

Salads

The Blue Marlin*$10.00

House Salad*$9.00

GLT Salad$35.00

Sandwiches

GLT$35.00

The Burger$18.00

Lobster Grilled Cheese$35.00

Entrees

Grouper Fulford$45.00

Pecan Grouper$47.00

Grouper & Clams*$49.00

Linguini & Clams$37.00

Filet Mignon*$55.00

Blue Marlin Cioppino*$45.00

Sides

Yellow Rice with Black Eyed Peas$6.00

Cheesy Grits$7.00

Edamame$8.00

Mac & Cheese$8.00

Vegetable of the Day$10.00

Roasted Sweet Potato$8.00

Hush Puppies$8.00

Roasted Sage Brown Butter Potato$8.00

Charred Brussels$9.00

Desserts

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup$15.00

Orange Crème Brulee$15.00

Guava Lime Pie$15.00

Drinks

Soda

Iced Tea$2.00

Sparkling Water

Round of Beers for the Kitchen$12.00

Mini Marlins

Macaroni and Cheese$10.00

Mini Burger$12.00

Grilled Cheese$10.00

Shrimp (Fried) and Grits$18.00

Chicken Strips$12.00

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