Blue Marlin

Name: Blue Marlin
Address: 1200 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC, United States, 29201
Telephone: (803) 799-3838
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3437 Reviews

$30 and under

Low Country

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Welcome to the Blue Marlin Restaurant, proudly serving "A Taste of the Southern Low Country," located in Columbia South Carolina's thriving Congaree Vista District.

Stretching from Savannah to the South, and Georgetown to the North, the Low Country is resplendent with the bounties of the sea and coastal marshlands. Succulent shrimp, oysters, crabs, crawfish and catfish abound. Lush greens, corn, rice and ripe red tomatoes are plentiful. Low Country cuisine brings all of this food together in a sumptuous array of unique and distinctive dishes.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 17, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(803) 799-3838

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Low Country, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(803) 799-3838
Website
http://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Meagan Horton
Catering
Learn about our Catering Services. 803.799.3838 https://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com/#catering
Private party facilities
Whether it is light appetizers and drinks, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a family style buffet or a formal seated affair, the Vista Room offers the quality of food, excellent service, amenities and ambiance that are sure to make any event a success. Contact our Private Event Coordinator, Alexis Wilkinson for more information (803) 587-8131 -or- TheVistaRoom@BlueMarlinColumbia.com
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (803) 727-3040

Location
1200 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Neighborhood
Columbia
Cross street
Gervais Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Southern Caviar
"Pimento Cheese" House-made with aged white cheddar, served with Low Country pita chips
Charleston Crab Cake
Authentic low country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat, served with a sweet onion remoulade and roasted corn salsa
Fried Green Tomatoes
Green tomatoes breaded with a mixture of cracked cornmeal and lightly seasoned flour, deep fried and served with a chipotle cream sauce
Pecan Dusted Calamari
Fresh Calamari, flash-fried and dusted with crushed pecans and Romano cheese, served with a sweet onion remoulade
Petite Shrimp & Grits
An appetizer portion of our signature dish with adluh stone ground grits, creek shrimp, andouille sausage and Tasso gravy
Firecracker Shrimp
Fried shrimp tossed with cherry peppers and served with roasted garlic ranch
Crab And Spinach Fondue
Fresh crabmeat in a creamy mornay sauce, served with pita chips
Ahi Tuna
Search Abhi tunaover chili ginger slaw, and served with creamy ginger aioli
She Crab Soup
Fresh Crab meat in a rich, creamy soup served with a spoonful of sherry
New Orleans Seafood Gumbo
An original New Orleans recipe with Shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage and okra Bowl

Soup & Salad

Barbecue Salmon Salad
Barbecued salmon fillet on a bed of mixed greens, julienne tortillas, and vine ripe tomatoes tossed in a cilantro lime vinaigrette and drizzled with barbecue sauce
Blue Marlin Cobb Salad
A tossed version of this classic salad. Grilled chicken, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, tomato, diced egg, cucumbers and crispy greens tossed in our herb vinaigrette dressing
Al Fresco Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon with a salad of mixed greens, carrots and cucumbers, tossed with a herb vinaigrette and garnished with lemon aioli
Charleston Carb Cake Salad
Mixed green with tossed avocado, bacon and herb vinaigrette, drizzled with ranch dressing and topped with our Charleston Crab Cake
Southern Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad
Juicy grilled chicken over a bed of mixed greens, Danish bleu cheese, candied pecans, dried cranberries and herb vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Blt Salad
Grilled chicken, crisp greens, vine ripe tomatoes and bacon tossed with ranch dressing
Fried Green Tomato Salad
Deep fried green tomatoes served on a bed of mixed greens with goat cheese, diced tomatoes and herb vinaigrette drizzled with a chipotle cream sauce
Southern Crispy Chicken Salad
Crispy green and vine ripe tomato tossed in ranch dressing and topped with sliced crispy Chicken breast and swiss cheese
Soup And Salad
A bowl of our soup served with Caesar, wedge, southern candied pecan or BLT salad

Signature Sandwiches

Old Fashioned Cheeseburger
Fresh ground and served with lettuce, tomato, pickle slices, onion, mustard and mayo
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded and served with lettuce, tomato, pickle slices, onion, mustard and mayo

Entrées

Blackened Salmon Charleston
Topped with our shrimp and crab cream sauce with collard greens & Adluh Stone ground grits
Blue Marlin Award Winning Shrimp & Grits
Our signature dish. AdluhTM stone ground grits topped with creek shrimp, andouille sausage and tasso gravy
Grilled Catfish & Grits
Cajun catfish fillet, stone ground Adluh grits and collard greens
Charleston Crab Cake
Authentic low country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat served with sweet onion remoulade, roasted corn salsa, savannah red rice & collards
Low Country Shrimp Creole
Blue Marlin's original Creole sauce with bacon tossed with sautéed shrimp over rice
Blue Marlin's Chicken Pasta
Chile-rubbed grilled chicken breast with Asiago cream sauce, smoked bacon, and penne pasta topped with green onions & tomatoes
Grilled Tilapia & Succotash
Grilled or Cajun Tilapia fillet with choice of creole or Charleston sauce, served with Adluh stone ground grits and succotash
Portabella Mushroom Ravioli
Ravioli with sauteed spinach and vine ripe tomatoes in a rich portabella mushroom broth

Fried Seafood Specialties

Firecracker Flounder
Fillet of flounder breaded in our special firecracker seasoning and served with creamy grits, collards and firecracker sauce
Fried Large Gulf Shrimp
Lightly breaded in our special firecracker seasoning served with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, seasoned fries and tortilla slaw
Salt & Pepper Catfish
Boneless catfish breaded in our special salt and pepper seasoning served with fries, tortilla slaw and tartar sauce
Parmesan Encrusted Catch
A mild flaky fish fillet with homemade mashed potatoes, green beans and tartar sauce
Crispy Gulf Oysters
Apalachicola oysters with seasoned fries, tortilla slaw and tartar sauce

Desserts

Blackout Cake
Homemade gooey chocolate fudge cake, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, butterscotch sauce and whipped cream
Key Lime Pie
Made fresh in house, our traditional key lime pie is made with a graham cracker crust and topped with fresh whipped cream
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
Vanilla bean cheesecake with a caramelized sugar topping, vanilla wafer crust and topped with fresh berries and strawberry sauce
Seasonal Crumb Cake
Seasonal fruit cobbler-style shortcake, served warm with ice cream

Side Salads

Signature Blt Salad
Iceberg and romaine lettuces, vine ripe tomato, and bacon tossed with ranch dressing
Southern Candied Pecan Salad
Spring mix with candied pecans, blue cheese, dried cranberries and herb vinaigrette
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad
Iceberg wedge with creamy bleu cheese dressing, candied pecans, bacon, blue cheese crumbles and vine ripe tomatoes
Classic Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine, house-made caesar dressing, seasoned croutons and grated parmesan

What 3,437 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service and food! A definite stop if u Are in Columbia.
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Salz54
Philadelphia
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Great recommendations from server.Will come back next time in Columbia.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated right after checking in, server was very professional and attentive. Overall great experience
KD
KevinD
Orlando
23 reviews
vip
1.0
23 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience3
The food was not worth the price. The service was was sub-par. We will not be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & service
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JimD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always! The fried oysters and calamari are to die for. I can’t wait to be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food, outstanding creme brulee cheescake
BK
BarbaraK
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience4
Southern Pecan Salad is a must but the crab cakes were a miss tonight…too mushy.
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Salz54
Philadelphia
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service at a good price.
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Naomi
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Diane was awesome as always!
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AnnB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
The atmosphere is as beautiful as ever but a food quality doesn’t seem to be quite as good.
KS
KendraS
Baltimore
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate outside, it was wonderful. Food was great, it was warm but not outrageous, they had a big fan outside to help circulate air
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LOL49
Charleston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a delicious lunch of fried gulf shrimp, French fries and Cole slaw. Just the perfect amount of food for a senior citizen. We were able to sit outside with nice fans and the waiter made sure we had plenty of liquid and even offered us a to go of our drinks. Hot food came out hot and cold food was cold. Will be going back.
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RestaurantExpert
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always very good! Server was friendly and attentive
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Edge
Charleston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm a regular there, but this last time was wonderful. I had the Crab Cake, she had the Crab Cake Benedict. Both were outstanding, as was the She-Crab soup. The service was top-notch.
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Miriamwp
Charleston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite restaurants. The quality is always consistent.
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BoydB
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 3 year anniversary and we decided to try The Blue Marlin since we’d never been! The service was great and Jason, our server was above board! The food was fantastic! We will definitely be returning!
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CarlosP
Charlotte
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time! The food was delicious and our server was extremely attentive.
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PETERA
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
My Shrimp Grits Dinner was very salty. Smalll Shrimp and Sausage pieces.
MB
MamaBear
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Blue Marlin was a wonderful choice to celebrate our anniversary! Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, and attentive staff. I would definitely like to dine here again!
KJ
KrystalJ
Charleston
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Came in for husband’s birthday dinner. Surprisingly busy for a Monday night. But we were seated right away and greeted by our server. All adults (3) ordered the Salmon Pontchartrain - very delicious. Had the crab and spinach appetizer and firecracker shrimp as well - also very good. Only issue was we waited what seemed like 30-45 minutes for our food. Two kids in the party and they actually got their food last (simple burger and chicken tenders). Notated that the reservation was for a birthday and we had to ask about a birthday treat AFTER we were given the check. (Birthday party at table behind us got red carpet treatment) Overall enjoyed dining here nothing major to deter us from coming back.
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Billy
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our waiter was Ethan and he was terrific! Great service, engaging and polite. The food was great as usual, a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
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Mary
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
There were 4 of us dining outside in the patio area of the Blue Marlin. It is covered and they have large fans providing a comfortable breeze for the diners. Our waiter was excellent, made good recommendations and managed to balance drinks and plated up and down stairs. He served the food hot and beautifully plated. The food was very good to excellent. The night we dined the temperature was about 82 degrees and was very comfortable.
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MydaT
Charleston
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Even though it was warm, we chose to eat outside, fans going helped with comfort level. Great service and delicious food, consistently good.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience2
Waitress was awsome. Food was mediocre especially for the price. Amount of food was ok. Salmon was overcooked. Shrimp looked like popcorn shrimp. Very disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and wonderful food
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TiffaneyW
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extremely accommodating and a pleasant time. Wait staff wad amazing and courteous
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
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AndyP
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place! Food was great, service was excellent and we will be gong back for sure. Get by there and get some food!
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SCDMV1
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Our server never asked if we wanted a refill, didn't buss the table after we ate. We attempted a few times to get his attention after he dropped the check to add dessert and possibly an after dinner cocktail, he never said another word to us. We were there a good thirty minutes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good meal. Great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
When I come downtown blue marlin is always consistent in food and service. The only thing that does not make sense are the parking meters. I mean I know the blue marlin has nothing to do with the city but how inconvenient to have to go find change in 100 degree heat to put a few dollars for a few hours!
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CeliaJ
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
I took a friend and her visiting sister from Alabama. Blue Marlin is my favorite restaurant. We had great food, service and could talk and hear each other. I was very pleased.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food1service4ambience3
We are a group of friends who dine and travel together, albeit thwarted by the pandemic. That’s why we treasure our infrequent opportunities to meet. We arrived promptly, checked in, and were told to look for our table outside (which we had requested). Server arrived quickly and took drinks orders. All good. We placed our orders: one salmon salad, two chicken and waffles, one soup and salad, and one hamburger steak. Each one of us had issues with the quality: salmon overcooked and greens wilted, dry and tasteless chicken strips over cold dry waffles, cold and tasteless gumbo and wilted greens on Caesar salad, and cold, greasy burger with greasier fried onions. Had we not been hungry (hadn’t eaten all day), all of the orders would have been sent back. It was mediocre at best. One of our party suffered gastric distress for the remainder of the afternoon and evening. We’ve eaten here for years, and we find it disturbing that the quality has dropped off so precipitously. While we understand the issues of staffing and other stresses plaguing the food service industry, to serve products like these will hasten the demise of a once- fine local restaurant. I’d be willing to count this a one-off, but this is our third time dining here over the last two months, and each time we had problems with the quality of the food. I am sorry.
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Spengie
Charleston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Everything except the key lime pie was excellent. The pie is usually excellent , but it wasn’t cold enough and the Graham cracker crust crumbled and the filling itself was almost watery. I usually get the pie there cold and it’s excellent. Otherwise the steaks for all 5 of us were excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside and was beautiful. The inside seemed pretty loud. We enjoyed our anniversary dinner.
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Lyons
Louisville
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Nice place and good food
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excellentbelong
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Courteous and efficient service, the best seafood lunches, a favorite place for conversation and great food.
KH
KarenH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our wattress was very personable and friendly and service was great. We had a very nice relaxing date night.
B
Bubbie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always good. Had a different waitress Anna. She made for a very enjoyable time

FAQs

Blue Marlin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 799-3838.

Blue Marlin is rated 4.5 stars by 3437 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 17, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(803) 799-3838

1200 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Additional information

Cross street
Gervais Street
Neighborhood
Columbia
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Low Country, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Meagan Horton
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com/
Phone number
(803) 799-3838
Catering
Learn about our Catering Services. 803.799.3838 https://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com/#catering
Private party facilities
Whether it is light appetizers and drinks, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a family style buffet or a formal seated affair, the Vista Room offers the quality of food, excellent service, amenities and ambiance that are sure to make any event a success. Contact our Private Event Coordinator, Alexis Wilkinson for more information (803) 587-8131 -or- TheVistaRoom@BlueMarlinColumbia.com
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (803) 727-3040

Blue Marlin

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Petite Shrimp &amp Grits

Blue Marlin Seafood Platter

Blue Marlin Cobb Salad

Starters

Southern Caviar

Charleston Crab Cake

Fried Green Tomatoes

Pecan Dusted Calamari

Petite Shrimp & Grits

Firecracker Shrimp

Crab And Spinach Fondue

Ahi Tuna

She Crab Soup

New Orleans Seafood Gumbo

Soup & Salad

Barbecue Salmon Salad

Blue Marlin Cobb Salad

Al Fresco Salmon Salad

Charleston Carb Cake Salad

Southern Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled Chicken Blt Salad

Fried Green Tomato Salad

Southern Crispy Chicken Salad

Soup And Salad

Signature Sandwiches

Old Fashioned Cheeseburger

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Entrées

Blackened Salmon Charleston

Blue Marlin Award Winning Shrimp & Grits

Grilled Catfish & Grits

Charleston Crab Cake

Low Country Shrimp Creole

Blue Marlin's Chicken Pasta

Grilled Tilapia & Succotash

Portabella Mushroom Ravioli

Fried Seafood Specialties

Firecracker Flounder

Fried Large Gulf Shrimp

Salt & Pepper Catfish

Parmesan Encrusted Catch

Crispy Gulf Oysters

Desserts

Blackout Cake

Key Lime Pie

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Seasonal Crumb Cake

Side Salads

Signature Blt Salad

Southern Candied Pecan Salad

Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

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