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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8 (7351)
$30 and under
Seafood
400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32561

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a inside main dining area with a shuck to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and private event rooms. This Pensacola Beach restaurant, with an air of island casualness, serves the highest-quality cuisine, including the freshest local seafood featured on menus designed and printed daily to take advantage of the local bounty. The atmosphere creates a fusion of the Caribbean and the Pensacola Bay Area. Our Chefs have a passion for great-tasting food and particularly love working their culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops on our North Drop patio, or a night out in the Main Dining room. The Grand Marlin has a space and atmosphere for all occasions and is looking forward to creating an authentic experience between time and tide.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gregg McCarthy
  • Private party facilities
    The Grand Marlin offers private dining for parties of 20 to 300. Our Grand Banquet Room seats 100 for completely private dining. For smaller parties our semi-private Santa Rosa Room seats 40 to 55 while our Club Room seats 20-35.
  • Neighborhood
    Pensacola
  • Cross street
    After Toll Booth 1st Left
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    The North Drop Bar features live music Thursday - Sunday and high-definition televisions for viewing favorite sports and events. It is the perfect venue for enjoying a full or more casual meal while enjoying some of the Gulf Coast"s best entertainment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,351 people are saying

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • Northwest Florida

    Seafood

  • Northwest Florida

    Most Booked

  • Pensacola

    Best Overall

  • Pensacola

    Best Food

  • Pensacola

    Best Service

  • Pensacola

    Best Ambiance

  • Pensacola

    Best Value

  • Pensacola

    Innovative

  • Pensacola

    Good for groups

  • Pensacola

    Healthy

  • Pensacola

    Great for fine wines

  • Pensacola

    Romantic

  • Pensacola

    Good for special occasions

  • Pensacola

    Lively

  • Pensacola

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach is celebrated for its "stellar service and food," making it a favorite on the Emerald Coast. Guests rave about "fantastic grouper" and "delicious desserts." The picturesque views and "consistent quality" of dishes enhance every visit. Though a bit noisy, the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience.
7,351 Reviews
  1. Sally

    Northwest Florida1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. No complaints. (Salmon /kale salad shrimp and grits. Tuna appetizer. ) We were seated near the water, however the fans were not pointing toward our table so it got hot. While the food was tasty, it seemed exceptionally over priced for a lunch menu.

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  2. Fouad

    Northwest Florida1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Reserved table for 2 with outside seating, but was given probably the least/worst “outside seating” table available, and that could have been used to accommodate 6 or 8 people. It completely ruined the atmosphere. Service was great and kinda what we expected. Food was good, but we were somewhat disappointed with the limited choices of seafood options.

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  3. Todd

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic night at dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect.

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  4. Chris

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal we have ever had! We had the filet mignon and the grouper.

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  5. Susan

    Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    With having reservation and requesting air  conditioning - we were sat outside in a “cabana” style large round table. Zero air flow around us. Requesting a small fan it was brought to the table that provided minimal comfort. It took over 45mins for our appetizer to come (it was amazing but a dozen cooked oysters shouldn’t take that long). Service was very slow. Wine glasses were empty and server never came around. Then we he did he didn’t ask about drinks- dinners came (well 3 out of 4) about 15 mins later the last meal came. One of the first out orders was missing a side of shrimp that took forever to get as well. Overall it was 2 hours and 15 mins. We got our dessert to go because we were all WAY TOO HOT and were just ready to get a breeze. Our server was great but I was really disappointed in the lack of air flow and also just how slow the experience was. We have eaten here before and have for over 20 years but this was just a different experience - really bummed that our dinner wasn’t as enjoyable as we usually have.

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  6. Jennifer

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and exceptional service by Brittany. Great wine selection.

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  7. Chuck

    Northwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The grouper with spinach and whipped potato’s was absolutely fantastic. Great vibes inside and kickass waiter (think his name was Mark). Thank y’all for making this a special dinner with my beautiful and lovely wife of 30 years!!

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  8. Gerald

    Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was fantastic. He was on top of his game! Our food was outstanding and would definitely revisit when we come back in July!

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  9. Bob

    Alabama4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I go to Grand Marlin several times a year. The food and service are always top notch. To don't see many fish houses that are so upscale -- yet relaxed and casual.

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  10. Lawrence VIP

    Mobile16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints. You can't go wrong with the Grouper Piccata. Thanks for a wonderful evening!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 82 times today
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400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32561

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    After Toll Booth 1st Left
  • Neighborhood
    Pensacola
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gregg McCarthy
  • Entertainment
    The North Drop Bar features live music Thursday - Sunday and high-definition televisions for viewing favorite sports and events. It is the perfect venue for enjoying a full or more casual meal while enjoying some of the Gulf Coast"s best entertainment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Grand Marlin offers private dining for parties of 20 to 300. Our Grand Banquet Room seats 100 for completely private dining. For smaller parties our semi-private Santa Rosa Room seats 40 to 55 while our Club Room seats 20-35.
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