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The Black Marlin Bayside Grill, Hilton Head Island, SC

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

4.4
4.4
3765 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 57 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
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 3,765 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hilton Head

    Kid-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Great for scenic views

  • 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.

3,765 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Tulsa1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat outside for waterfront view, decent views. Food and service was good. Loud band started at 7:30 pm, good band, but not what we wanted for what we thought would be more of a more quiet dining experience. We did not come to this restaurant to party…..

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  2. Tamara

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Seafood Chower was excellent. We were told they jad live music. It was the night before. Nice vibe.

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  3. Stephen

    West Virginia7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, we enjoy the ambience of the Black Marlin Grill….the Sunday Brunch was well done with broad choices and quick service! Sitting beneath the Spanish moss hanging from the trees creates a very comfortable and pleasant morning. Remains a favorite in our Hilton Head experience…

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  4. Eric

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was excellent our waiter Sam was great

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  5. Debi VIP

    Greater Boston65 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Just ok. Service was pleasant but slow as she had a lot of tables to cover (so not her fault). Food was just ok, nothing special. Sat outside on a pleasant night but the stuff falling from the trees and caterpillars crawling in is made for a less than relaxing time.

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  6. Pat

    Atlanta2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Oysters were more bread than Meat. Ate outside and there were caterpillars dropping off trees onto customers, chairs, and crawling on tables.

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  7. Elaine VIP

    Chicago86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a lovely "early dining" meal on the patio with our big dog who got treated like a paying customer.....with a fresh water bowl!

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  8. Christine

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good was not good. Kids ordered steak for medium and it was medium well. Order lobster tempura and it was all fried coating and not much lobster, it was pretty gross

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  9. Wayne

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the trout piccata was delicious along with everything else.
    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Wayne!! We are so glad to hear how much you enjoyed our specials!! Come visit again soon to enjoy more of our features!!

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  10. Julie

    Charleston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were outside dinning beautiful weather and view; but the trees were shedding in our food clothes and hair not to mention the caterpillars wish we were warned .

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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 3765 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 57 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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