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The Black Marlin Bayside Grill, Hilton Head Island, SC

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

4.4
4.4
3702 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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."

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Regional American (Low Country)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 785-4950
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    Hilton Head
  • 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 3,702 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hilton Head

    Child-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "delicious seafood" and "great atmosphere," making it a favorite on Hilton Head Island. While cocktails may need refining, the beer and wine selections are solid, ensuring a satisfying visit.

3,702 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    VIP

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Fried Flounder and Grilled Shrimp Peovancal was delicious. We’re looking forward to going back. The service all around was great!

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  2. Al

    Naples

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Fish & Chips were over cooked. Appetizers never came out. Second time here and second time was not as good as first. Going to take rest.

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  3. Ralph

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent server and the food was marvelous. Always enjoy the Black Marlin.

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  4. Dustin

    Unspecified

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service could have been better. Portions weren’t what we were expecting.

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  5. bethany

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Black Marlin. The food and drinks are always consistent. We had the best service too. Jade was an amazing server and very attentive! Highly recommend and ask for Jade!

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  6. Michael

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was quick but felt like they are churning tables to maximize people in and out. Food was good but not great.

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  7. Angela

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Black Marlin is our favorite place on Hilton Head Island. The services and food is always fantastic but the bar could use a little more training on cocktails. I have yet to have a cocktail here that has been good. Stick with beer and wine and you are golden but unless you like fruity frozen concoctions I wouldn’t advise trying anything else from the bar.

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  8. Lilian

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seating promptly. Our waiter, Brett, was charming and personable and made excellent recommendations for us.

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  9. Jim

    Atlanta

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good recommended the baked oysters app. Overall was a good evening

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  10. Linda

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My party enjoyed the filet Oscar from the early dining menu. Everything was absolutely delicious and the potions were more than generous! I ordered my filet medium rare and it was definitely on the rare side. Both of my friends ordered their filets medium. One came out medium rare, the second was definitely rare. She sent it back and when it came back one end was still quite rare, but she kept it.

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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 3702 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.
  • Neighbourhood
    Hilton Head
  • 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, American, Regional American (Low Country)
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (843) 785-4950
  • 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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