The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

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   OpenTable Diner

   Western KY

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was delicious & service was excellent! My husband got the grouper piccata & I got the ribeye.
   

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   MaryO

   Tallahassee

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious meal and great service celebrating our anniversary! TGM has the best blue cheese wedge hands down! The scallops in the caper brown butter sauce was awesome as well as the wasabi tuna! Only minor complaint is the broccolini had large tough stalks. Scott was a very attentive server and the complimentary praline basket was a nice touch!! Definitely we’ll be back!!!
   

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   Matilda

   New York Area

   18 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Go early lunch with the girls and enjoy excellent ambiance, food and serviced!
   

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   DougW

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The food and service from the bar tenders was wonderful, we chose to set at the bar since the table we had reserved was unavailable even with us arriving 30 minutes early and waiting until 7:40 to choose to stay at the bar. We had reserved a table for sunset viewing, even though we did not get to see the sunset the Manager and bartender working went above and beyond to accommodate us. We will be back.
   

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   ElizaT

   E. Tennessee

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Last stop on vacation! Sat outside for lunch. Loved the view, atmosphere, and food. Service was great also.
   

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   Gaylen

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   We came for my partner's birthday. Everything was fantastic! We thought we were going to be late so we called and they had no problem accommodating. We ended up on time, and were seating immediately for our reservations. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and spent the perfect amount of time at the table. Food came out quickly and was cooked to perfection - we both cleaned our plate. Desert was wonderful too! I would definitely come back again.
   

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   TomM

   Las Vegas

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent for family celebration. Our waiter, Mark, provided outstanding service and made great recommendations. The food was delicious and fresh. We enjoyed the lobster fingers, calamari, red snapper, crab cake and yellowfin tuna. It was the highlight meal of our Memorial Day trip. We look forward to coming again. Thank you, Mark, for going above and beyond our expectations!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Food was amazing, dessert was amazing!!! View was amazing
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tallahassee

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a lovely brunch! Our waiter was amazing! We will be back! Thanks for the anniversary dessert, delicious!!!
   

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    TriciaC

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely brunch. The view from the deck is amazing and the pineapple mimosas are delicious! Highly recommend.
    

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    SusanR

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was delicious.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    105 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always excellent food, service, and ambience. Ate outside, beautiful evening. Good entertainment. Trevor took excellent care of us. Wife and I split the lobster finger appetizer, which is one of our world favorites. The Chef’s Special grilled Mahi was exquisite. Add a wonderful bottle of Pinot, and it was another magical evening. Always recommend Grand Marlin highly.
    

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    ElizaT

    E. Tennessee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Loved our evening at the Grand Marlin! Food was great.
    

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    DebbieD

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing. Our server Randal was great and the atmosphere and view add to the great dining experience
    

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    JoseF

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service. Great food and atmosphere. Great views
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Door and service were outstanding! I had the grouper pompano-probably the BEST fish dish I’ve ever had. Husband had the mahi and cleaned every bite on his plate! The praline fruit basket was beyond yummy!
    

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    BrianE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I had an amazing lunch at the Grand Marlin. Service and atmosphere were amazing. We will definitely be eating there again!
    

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    Terry

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This visit to The Grand Marlin was our 5th over the last 7 or 8 years, every time we we come to the Alabama beaches.. this time we stayed in Pensacola Beach, only 4+ miles from the restaurant! The food and service has been consistently good over those years.. delicious food, excellent service. And, perfectly crafted cocktails! Our server, Ramone, was friendly and attentive, providing the service you would expect, but do not always receive, at better quality restaurants. Prices have increased, but so has the cost to all restaurants… I do not fault the management for that. Dining at The Grand Marlin helps make our beach vacations even more enjoyable.
    

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    CraigC

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    First our waiter was excellent he really tried to accommodate us. This use to be my favorite place in Pensacola. Last night the surf and turf were a disaster. My filet was tough as leather the surf was the same as our appetizer lobster fingers not what the menu said and something was wrong with the lobster not fresh. Food has really gone downhill but okay for the”tourist “ very disappointing compared to what it was in past.
    

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    madeleinen

    New Orleans

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    As usual the food was great ! The corkage fee has always been 15 dollars .- when the bill came it was 25 ! We frequent The Grand Marlin and we’re surprised at the 40 percent up charge this time. It was a turnoff. I noticed all the food prices have gone up somewhat and that is to be expected - but the corkage fee was quite high- almost doubled- seems exorbitant.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience1

    The food was delicious and service was excellent. This was our first time here and it was a special occasion. The problem is we were expecting a nice relaxing meal over looking the water on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Then we found ourselves trying to enjoy a meal with a DOG barking nonstop just a table down. It was my impression that this was to be a fine dining experience. I would not have expected to be put in a situation where there are No Pets Allowed 
    

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    JayN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Grand Marlin is a must eat place for us when we’re in Pensacola and it never disappoints. The nicest restaurant in the area with the best menu. The fish is always fresh and the service is top notch. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike.
    

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    SheilaH

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    wonderful location, great food, great wait staff, great wine list . Highly recommend.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved our hostess, the server, Jason, and the manager on duty this past Sunday. Nice people.
    

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    Bill

    Tallahassee

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, Grand Marlin is one of my favorite dining venues in the Pensacola area.
    

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    KcLd

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food makes this one of the top restaurants in the south. The service and atmosphere simply puts the Grand Marlin in a class by itself. Order whatever you're in the mood for, everything is outstanding.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great and so was the service. Sut outside if the temperature is nice
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonder place for some stupendous seafood, definitely get the oysters !
    

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    Elizabeth

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Christy was our server and she did an excellent job with recommendations! Food was fantastic, drinks were fantastic. Everything is so fresh. We loved so much, we went back the next night and had dinner at the bar! Savannah served us at the bar and also went above and beyond. Highly recommend this spot
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The BEST on the beach! The food is amazing and love the location and everything about this place. Danielle is a wonderful server and is always kind and fun! Y’all ask for my girl.
    

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    Judy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous meal cooked perfectly delicious I had the grilled shrimp twice in a week. Staff is very friendly.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is our go-tp every time we are in Pensacola and it never disappoints! Excellent food, view and service. Ryan did an awesome job!
    

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    KKKWCM

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Key Lime Pie was not that good at all! No lime taste and it was bland. No flavor. Don’t put cherry juice on a key lime pie. It was like cheesecake. The crust tasted like granola and you couldn’t cut it. The entree PCGrouper was excellent. Could have used alot more lemon and butter
    

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    RaganB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Foods was just warm. Radio was extremely loud. Food had great flavor just would have been better if hot.
    

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    beachlocal

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing seafood and excellent service. Brad was a great server, knowledgeable and professional. Everything was perfect!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of our favorite restaurants. We typically dine her a couple of times when we visit the beach. The Praline Basket is our favorite dessert. The fresh fish entrees are always great.
    

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    PatsyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious, creative items. We had the Ahi Poke appetizer, Grouper Piccata (their signature dish), and the Chef’s Swordfish Special. The mandarin mango mojito was wonderful! Try to sit outside as the inside is pretty noisy.
    

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    Beachy

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    There was a dog in the restaurant that did not appear to be a service animal. I love and have had dogs. None of my dogs were allowed in the kitchen. It is very presumptuous to think all customers want to eat around dogs.
    

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    BrianS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The ambiance and the food at The Grand Marlin is always on point.
    

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    LawrenMichelle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    I found that the fish was very fresh and the flavor was very good but my mom said that she's had better flavored red snapper. My son said that his tuna was the best that he has ever had. I had the swordfish and I found it very good. My daughter had the lobster tails and she said that they were amazing just the size was a little small. We all loved the Rockefeller Oysters and the calamari was very good also. The portion size was a generous size. The price was on point for this restaurant and the location and views. The atmosphere was top notch.
    

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