Marlin Moon

Name: Marlin Moon
Address: 3301 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, United States, 21842-3326
Telephone: (410) 289-1201
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

180 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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A eclectic award winning casual full service seafood restaurant with Ocean Views.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:30 am Bar Daily 7:30 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 289-1201
Website
http://marlinmoonocmd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
3301 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842-3326
Neighborhood
Ocean City
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chandon Brut, Champagne, California
- Bottle$60.00
Chandon, Champagne, California
- Split$20.00
Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France
- Bottle$125.00
Silver Gate, Chardonnay, California
- Bottle$32.00
- Glass$8.00
Seaglass, Chardonnay, California
- Bottle$44.00
- Glass$12.00
Skyside, Chardonnay, California
- Bottle$48.00
- Glass$18.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, California
- Bottle$52.00
Stags Leap, Chardonnay, California
- Bottle$60.00
Rombauer, Chardonnay, California
- Bottle$78.00
Bartenura, Moscato, Italy
- Bottle$46.00
- Glass$14.00
Silver Gate, Pinot Grigio, California
- Bottle$32.00
- Glass$8.00
Seaglass, Pinot Grigio, California
- Bottle$44.00
- Glass$12.00
Torresella, Pinot Grigio, Italy
- Bottle$46.00
- Glass$14.00
Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Italy
- Bottle$60.00
La Marca, Prosecco, Italy
- Bottle$50.00
- Glass$18.00
J. Lohr Bay Mist, Riesling, California
- Bottle$46.00
- Glass$14.00
Preference, Rosé, France
- Bottle$46.00
- Glass$14.00
Silver Gate, Sauvignon Blanc, California
- Bottle$32.00
- Glass$8.00
Seaglass, Sauvignon Blanc, California
- Bottle$44.00
- Glass$12.00
Chateau Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, France
- Bottle$64.00
Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
- Bottle$68.00
Beringer, White Zinfandel, California
- Bottle$38.00
- Glass$9.00

Reds

Silver Gate, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Bottle$32.00
- Glass$8.00
Seaglass, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Bottle$46.00
J. Lohr Seven Oaks, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Bottle$58.00
Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Bottle$62.00
Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Bottle$150.00
Silver Gate, Merlot, California
- Bottle$32.00
- Glass$8.00
Chateau Souverain, Merlot, California
- Bottle$46.00
- Glass$14.00
Decoy, Merlot, California
- Bottle$54.00
Silver Gate, Pinot Noir, California
- Bottle$32.00
- Glass$8.00
Seaglass, Pinot Noir, California
- Bottle$46.00
- Glass$14.00
Greg Norman, Pinot Noir, California
- Bottle$48.00
- Glass$16.00
Meiomi, Pinot Noir, California
- Bottle$54.00
Belle Glos, Pinot Noir, California
- Bottle$94.00
Sella Antica, Red Blend, Italy
- Bottle$46.00
- Glass$14.00
J. Lohr Pure Paso, Red Blend, California
- Bottle$60.00
Orion Swift Papillon, Red Blend, California
- Bottle$125.00
Alomos, Malbec, Argentina
- Bottle$40.00
- Glass$10.00

What 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Great for brunch
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Good for business meals
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Good for groups
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Great for scenic views

180 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the atmosphere to the service amazing ! The cucumber elderflower martini was delicious Crab cakes, Lobster Orzo and the encrusted filet DYNAMITE!
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ShawnaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and service was great. Definitely going back soon!
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MaryR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great food. Pretty pricey. Attentive server, but didn’t know anything about Wahoo fish and didn’t offer to inquire until I asked.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still our favorite OCMD eatery. And a great selection of oysters! And their dry martinis. . .wow!
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SusanA
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience2
ordered surf & turf - crab cake and filet; filet dosen't look like a filet and is very hard to cut even with serrated knife and forget chewing. Sent it back. Crab cake was not served as hot as it should have been but was otherwise fine. Next filet is just as bad to cut and chew but now is also excessively salty. Waitress agreed to just charge me for the crab cake. On the way out happened to tell manager (did not know he was manager when he asked how meal was) that we were disappointed with the meat. He was familiar with the situation and knew which waitress had our table, mentioned that she had tried to cut my first steak. I told him his meat provider is defrauding him if they are calling those cuts filets and he said he had had at least 4 other complaints and was looking for a new supplier. I guess he could have comp'd us but he did not. Thing is that they knew they had poor quality meat and instead of just taking the item off the menu they left it on for the customer to do the complaining knowing most people won't say anything. That is a crappy way to treat people that are paying the prices they charge there. I have had excellent meals there the last two years, both, if I recall, being surf & turf so I expected better but I doubt I will go back to a place that charges top dollar and lets the customer do the quality control for them.
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Psm1234
Upstate NY
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Located at The Double Tree my wife and I were surprised at the great food and service. It was quite busy on a Thursday evening and our waiter had to cover several tables, but he was fast and attentive. We started with Maryland Oysters and the HOT BACK FIN CRAB DIP. LOBSTER ORZO and FREDDY’S SEAFOOD PASTA finished our meal. All prepared perfectly.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time at Marlin’s Moon for dinner on our first night in town. The true star of this experience was our server (Jesse, I think) he was very attentive and helpful!
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DG12
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and ambience. Great service. A little loud but worth the trip. Highly recommend
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, the waiter outstanding…very knowledgeable of the menu. His recommendations where spot on.
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KathyV
Baltimore
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience3
The food was excellent. The ambience was just ok - the restaurant was a bit outdated and could use an update. The server was nice but a bit confused.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
The place was nice with partial ocean views from out door balcony. Service was not great and some of my food was cold when served.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Poor service. Waited 20 minutes to be acknowledged at the host stand. Hostess and servers looked at me and walked away without greeting me. I had a reservation and the place was practically empty.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our Anniversary and we loved it! Great food , great view and awesome service !!! Thank you ! Ordered a Caesar salad , crab dip (amazing ) and the Cajun shrimp pasta dish ( phenomenal, one of the august dish specials)
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service food and ambiance was amazing. Would definitely recommend
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RW
RogerW
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoy eating at Marlin Moon. The prices are reasonable, the food is very good and the service is very friendly.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Nice atmosphere and very friendly and thorough service. Not sure meals were exquisite for the price but did feel like a nice night out. It is in the Doubletree Hilton which also had nice atmosphere and friendly staff.
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AlyssaM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Really good/ high quality food; worth the cost. We had crab dip, chicken Chesapeake entree and the gulf shrimp entree. Overall all wonderful. As a younger couple dining at more upscale restaurants I am used to the expectations that we won’t/can’t order nicer entree options/drinks/appetizers. I felt some of this expectation last night but nothing ruined my overall experience. Just little things.
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KimB
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great dinner. Our server Makenzie was awesome! We definitely will return for another meal.
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Winkey
Washington DC
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
The food was not prepared well. My salmon was overcooked, even after the waiter assured me that it would not be. The expensive filet with blue cheese was very overcooked, and was sitting on a sauce that was not tasty. (Nasty, according to the person who ordered it.) The lobster orzo was only so-so. We had to ask for bread and water, and observed other tables automatically getting it promptly. Maybe it was an off night, but we were VERY disappointed. Not enough quality, especially for the price!
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TeresaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great, the waitress was very knowledgeable with the menu. The food was cooked to perfection with quality cuts!
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JDawg13
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food was very good and the service was friendly and quick. Not crowded when we went. Has a partial view of the water from some tables.
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NickiS
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Jessie was a great server. He provided stellar recommendations based on his experiences. My cousin was celebrating her birthday, so she ordered lobster orzo and I ordered surf and turf. The steak was seasoned well and melted in your mouth.we had crab with Sherry soup a d calamari (bait on menu). Definitely a value for the cost.
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TarenS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and flavorful. The Tuna nachos were surprisingly my favorite of all. I highly recommend
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HeatherB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ended up eating at the bar in lieu of a table. The service was excellent and the food delicious. I really enjoyed the lobster couscous! Will eat here again!
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USMom
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food for good. Restaurant was nicely decorated. It wasn’t busy at all for a weekend night. A great option for a dinner out! They do have a kids menu as well.
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BobM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a great meal at Marlin Moon! Tonight we were seated on the balcony with a view of the ocean. It was a beautiful evening with a light breeze. The food was delicious and the service was top notch!
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Laurie
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
GET THE TORKILL OYSTERS. Bella, our amazing sever recommended. A little squeeze of lemon juice (or not) was all it needed! The crab cakes and lobster are also delicious! Ask to sit outside as well, perfect view of the ocean
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IvyG
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
We went last year for dinner and loved it. We went this year for lunch and it was a completely different experience. Food was just average. Service, considering we were the only ones in the restaurant, was blah.
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DavidK
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Server took 30 minutes to acknowledge us. Asked for water but never brought. Asked for bread but only brought after meal was on the table. Asked for tuna grilled medium rare or lightly blacked but came well done and heavy seasoning but just ate it since the service was so bad
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BarryC
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent cuisine and attentive service. Will go again!
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RickA
Key West
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great portions and great service!! We will be back!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
My husband ordered seafood pasta. It was fresh and pasta was home made and Al dente. Oysters for appetizers were wonderful. I had their fresh catch which was halibut-also very good. Good portions and an all around great restaurant. We will be back! Thank you and don’t change!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my favorite meal in Ocean City! I had the fresh oysters, crab biscuits soup, special - Fra’Diavolo and key-lime pie. The seafood was very fresh and prepared well. This is the first time I had scallops not over cooked. The spice on the red sauce was perfect. The waitress Mackenzie was amazing! She was the best waitress all week! She is very knowledgeable of the menu, super pleasant and energetic.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. You get a lot of food for your money. They also have a kids menu but I don't think it's posted online.
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valenciak
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. Our server Richard was amazing he was able to attend to our party of 14 people. The restaurant was clean and very nice on the inside even the young lady at the front was very nice to work with and accommodated our large party.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Some of it was great and some of it was a miss. The crab cakes were excellent and so was the remoulade that accompanied them. The vegetables were extremely undercooked and almost raw. Not a great taste for yellow squash and I like my vegetables crispy. However, the smashed potatoes were yummy and the portion was huge! Freddy’s Seafood Pasta was loaded with seafood and the pasta was perfectly cooked. The sauce was tasty but was too heavy on the oregano. It was the predominant taste in the sauce. Overall a nice experience. Mackenzie was a great server. Would definitely try again.
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JoyceJ
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we are in OCMD we visit at least twice. The food is exceptional. The staff is wonderful! Cannot wait to return!
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ErinH
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went on the day prior to the 4th of July and were impressed by how great the food was and service was considering it was such a busy night. We all walked out stuffed, because it was so good! The noise level was great and our waitress was very personable. It was a great experience!
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Gabster
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stayed at the hotel next door and weren’t fans of the restaurant so took a chance on Marlin Moon. It had great Yelp reviews and we could walk. The food and drink were excellent. We got the crab dip, oysters, lobster orzo and another seafood pasta dish. I would highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to going back.
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EricJ
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great! This is a hidden gem, been meaning to visit Marlin Moon for years and glad we finally did it. Great food and great service! Special kudos to our server McKenzie, she was awesome! Will definitely be back.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Marlin Moon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 289-1201.

Marlin Moon is rated 4.4 stars by 180 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

Sep 29, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3301 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842-3326

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ocean City
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:30 am Bar Daily 7:30 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://marlinmoonocmd.com/
Phone number
(410) 289-1201

Marlin Moon

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Marlin Moon-Rita

Freddy's Seafood Pasta

Broiled Canadian Lobster Tail

Whites

Chandon Brut, Champagne, California

Chandon, Champagne, California

Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France

Silver Gate, Chardonnay, California

Seaglass, Chardonnay, California

Skyside, Chardonnay, California

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, California

Stags Leap, Chardonnay, California

Rombauer, Chardonnay, California

Bartenura, Moscato, Italy

Silver Gate, Pinot Grigio, California

Seaglass, Pinot Grigio, California

Torresella, Pinot Grigio, Italy

Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Italy

La Marca, Prosecco, Italy

J. Lohr Bay Mist, Riesling, California

Preference, Rosé, France

Silver Gate, Sauvignon Blanc, California

Seaglass, Sauvignon Blanc, California

Chateau Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, France

Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Beringer, White Zinfandel, California

Reds

Silver Gate, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Seaglass, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

J. Lohr Seven Oaks, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Silver Gate, Merlot, California

Chateau Souverain, Merlot, California

Decoy, Merlot, California

Silver Gate, Pinot Noir, California

Seaglass, Pinot Noir, California

Greg Norman, Pinot Noir, California

Meiomi, Pinot Noir, California

Belle Glos, Pinot Noir, California

Sella Antica, Red Blend, Italy

J. Lohr Pure Paso, Red Blend, California

Orion Swift Papillon, Red Blend, California

Alomos, Malbec, Argentina

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Marlin Moon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Marlin Moon restaurant rated?

Is Marlin Moon currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information