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The Black Marlin Bayside Grill, Hilton Head Island, SC

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

4.4
4.4
3780 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers the island's best selection of fresh seafood and is home of the Hurricane Bar. Dine inside or out on the expansive covered patio just steps from the water. Start your dining experience with our Signature Food Network approved appetizer, Sushi Nachos. Then, prepare your taste buds for our fresh seafood entrees including Grouper Daufuskie, and Sweet Heat Mahi Mahi. Join us for lunch and enjoy our Shrimp Burger, as Chef Curtis Stone, Food Network Star, called "The Best Shrimp Burger Ever!" Don't miss our Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays offering all of your breakfast and lunch favorites including benedicts, omelets and our Create-Your-Own-Bloody-Mary bar with spicy asparagus, pickled okra, stuffed olives and a variety of hot sauces. The adjacent Hurricane Bar is a favorite "Dive bar" among locals and visitors. Locals and visitors enjoy the home of the island's most robust live music series, newly rebuilt marina and our signature drink "The Hurricane."

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Cogen
  • Catering
    We can bring The Island's Best Selection of Fresh Seafood to your Home or Office, we also offer a To Go Boaters menu for Sunset Cruises, Fishing and Dolphin excursions.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi private room that is a great space for rehearsal dinners, family gatherings and corporate outings.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Cross street
    Arrow Rd.
  • Parking details
    Expansive parking area with handicapped parking and a ramp.
  • Entertainment
    Featuring live music seasonally, visit our website for our upcoming Oyster Roasts, Hurricane Parties and full live entertainment schedule.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,780 people are saying

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hilton Head

    Great for brunch

  • Hilton Head

    Kid-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Hot spot

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    Lively

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Marlin Bayside Grill is celebrated for its "wonderful food and service," with standout offerings like the "seafood stuffed flounder" and "coconut lime crusted grouper." Patrons enjoy its "friendly atmosphere" and "beautiful setting." While outdoor dining can be lively, the "great service" and "delicious food" make it a "go-to" spot for many.

3,780 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Charleston17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I'm generally a fan of SERG restaurants. The updated facility is a big improvement in an otherwise tired and worn venue. Our food was just OK. Price of many entrees is in the $30's, which is full for the package we received. There are much better options. I'd be more inclined to return for lunch than dinner.

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  2. Mark

    Cincinnati27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Marlin’s remodel really made a big difference. The restaurant is bright with clean lines. Great service and food are staples. You can count on both every time.

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  3. Wayne

    Charleston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was Mother's Day and the Black Marlin was quite busy. However, our appetizer and meal were served surprisingly quickly. (Perhaps because many customers were choosing the buffet...?) Our server, Christopher, was exceptional.

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  4. Karen VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Mother’s Day brunch, and everything was excellent… Don’t expect super fancy, but expect solid, good portions of food. Our waiter was very attentive and we had no hiccups and an excellent time.

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  5. Dean VIP

    Charleston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mother's Day brunch was excellent. Bruch buffet food was very good and the service was outstanding.

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  6. Linda VIP

    Charleston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    What made our day was our waitress Lindsey F. She was so cheerful and attentive. Service was prompt

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  7. Tim

    West Palm Beach1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a good experience. The service was attentive. The food was wide ranging for a buffet. Hot food was hot. And cold cold.

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  8. Robbie

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was a gem. Very friendly and attentive. He even made my husband a hot chocolate which isn’t on the menu! Honestly, though, the food wasn’t that great but it was okay. Good for the price we paid.

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  9. Barbara VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to celebrate Mother’s Day early. We sat outside and had a table looking out at the water. Even though the view is somewhat obstructed by trees, it was still very nice. I had the Grouper Daufuskie & my husband had the Grouper Oscar. Both dishes were fantastic! I thought that the Oscar could have used a little more Hollandaise sauce, but it was still tasty. We also enjoyed their Top Shelf Margarita, that was perfect! Our waitress was very attentive & our meal was delivered at a great place. This place will be going on our list of favorites.

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  10. Bruce VIP

    Louisville17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, service too! After a rain delayed flight that arrived 6 hours later than planned we needed a nice meal, drinks, music & dessert to get our back on track and Black Marlin delivered!

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FAQs

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 785-4950.

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 3780 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Arrow Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Expansive parking area with handicapped parking and a ramp.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Cogen
  • Entertainment
    Featuring live music seasonally, visit our website for our upcoming Oyster Roasts, Hurricane Parties and full live entertainment schedule.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We can bring The Island's Best Selection of Fresh Seafood to your Home or Office, we also offer a To Go Boaters menu for Sunset Cruises, Fishing and Dolphin excursions.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi private room that is a great space for rehearsal dinners, family gatherings and corporate outings.
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