Black Marlin Bar & Grill

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall1food3service1ambience1

   I had to fill in all of the stars to be able to write a review but we did not eat here. I had reserved a standard seating and when we arrived, the hostess lead us to the bar. I told her what I had reserved and she stated that she was taking me to where the computer told her to. When I asked if we could get a table, she said they had all been reserved and there was nothing she could do. I wasn't impressed with how she handled it, and there was no effort to resolve the issue other than to seat us where we didn't want to be.

   Black Marlin Bar & GrillResponded 1 day agoWe are sorry to hear you did not get the table you wanted. Can you please provide the name the reservation was under so we can do some more research on this and do some further training with the staff that was involved?

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2. JW

   JohnW

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   It was disappointing to see a couple of chef Gail’s original signature dishes discontinued from the menu. The menu appears to be designed to be easier on the establishment, understandable, but the effort put into the previous menu’s dishes is what put this restaurant on the map.

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3. BB

   BettyB

   New England

   18 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   Food was under par from what we were told by friends. Shrimp and fish seemed to be from frozen foods. Very disappointing on the gulf. Servers was not friendly and seemed to be preoccupied and put out that there were a few tables of diners.

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4. MG

   MaryG

   San Antonio

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on March 17, 2023

   overall5food4service4ambience3

   Make sure you have a reservation. Food was good and the waitstaff was pleasant.

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5. TW

   TdWag85

   Houston

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 17, 2023

   overall4food4service3ambience2

   Staff let parents and kids sit at bar should be for adults only who want to purchase drinks. Kids running around like it was McDonalds. Food was good as usual. Very limited menu. Small wine list. A few girls walked through restaurant in bikinis to get to a restroom. Not pleasant dinner ambiance.

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   shelleyc

   Austin

   18 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on March 15, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Scallops were to die for! Bit of a wait on our entrees, so glad we ordered apps.

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7. CM

   ChrisM

   Austin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Black Marlin rocks! You should go anytime. Always delicious

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 13, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   8pm reservation, hostess is flustered, should have been “our sign” it was not going to be a good night. We sit down at table with flatware and crayoned on floor, order drinks and never see anyone for an hour. When we see a couple who had been there before us speaking with a man who may have been a manager, but he seemed abrasive with his hand gestures and his frustration that his customers were frustrated, so we said this is not good and left. When we were walking out, my husband and I stopped after making eye contact with the couple and the lady was visibly upset. It’s unfortunate this restaurant is so poorly run, because the food can be great, but it’s way to hit & miss and you have to keep that in mind when making the decision to go here. We were so hungry we went to hang out at Whataburger with all the crazy spring breakers and went home. The staff also seem completely stressed and miserable.

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9. MD

   MetaD

   Seattle

   5 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   Great bartender, kitchen super slow, food mediocre

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    snowcat

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2

    The kitchen was super slow, which should be a short term thing as they are going though an expansion and one kitchen is serving 3 separate areas, but…despite being slammed the food was wonderful and worth the wait. Which is a kudos to the chefs that they didn’t skimp to get orders out. Didn’t like hearing their piped in music competing with the outdoor patio music, didn’t like the placement of the kitchen doors-so glad we didn’t have the table next to it, but the food was really nice and my guys (hubby/teenage son) can be pretty picky. So I’d go again, but only if I can get the same food outside on the patio and not in the tiny indoor restaurant.

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11. T

    Teadrinker

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As usual, the Black Marlin offered us a delightful evening. The chicken piccata was a great menu addition and the shrimp and grits never fails me. Service was friendly and efficient. Definitely our first choice on the island!

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12. MT

    MTMA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and wait staff was very efficient. Would eat there again!

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13. RL

    RobertL

    Austin

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Reservation was easy and food and service was very good. Parking was a little weird due to construction but was still very manageable.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent, as always. Our favorite restaurant in Port Aransas.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food is always fantastic and it’s so great they take reservations!

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We’ve always had great experiences at Black Marlin. With the addition of reservation system through Open Table it’ll become a regular restaurant in our rotation.

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17. W

    Walter

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had friends visiting. We love the Black Marlin and are so glad they now on Open table! It used to be so hard to get in!

    Black Marlin Bar & GrillResponded on February 19, 2023We are happy you enjoy the option to make reservations now. Thanks for the kind words.

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    MitchB

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I try and eat here whenever I’m in Port A. It is always great.

    Black Marlin Bar & GrillResponded on February 19, 2023Thanks for visiting the Black Marlin

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