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The Black Marlin Bayside Grill, Hilton Head Island, SC

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

4.4
4.4
3657 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 3,657 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

    Great for brunch

  • Hilton Head

    Child-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." This charming waterfront spot is perfect for families and large groups. Guests love the live music, especially on the patio. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the seafood and brunch options are consistently praised.

3,657 Reviews
  1. Janice

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were hoping for a sunset view but it pretty obscured in the outdoor seating area and wind was a bit too much to enjoy outside so we moved to an indoor heated space and that made for a more enjoyable meal. The weather certainly isn’t anything against the establishment and they offered a great alternative. Our server was really wonderful, very attentive and friendly. The food was good, portions were ample and priced good. We wished we’d had more of a view, but we had a view of a little bit of water and one of the bridges. The staff was phenomenal so this gets our vote!
    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your review Janice!! We are glad to hear that your experience at Black Marlin was exceptional!! We hope to see you again soon, hopefully the weather will cooperate!!

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  2. Dale

    Charleston

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for a Birthday celebration. The service was great, our meals were well prepared and full of flavor, the seafood selections were very good. Only negative was the sides were not well paired or prepared, but otherwise we enjoyed our meal.
    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Dale. We are glad to hear that your service was exceptional!! We hope to have you back again soon and we can substitute any sides that you would prefer. See you soon!!

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  3. ron

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect night, good music, great food with good friends. It felt like a Christmas restaurant seen from a Hallmark movie. Thanks again 👍
    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review Ron!! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed not only your meal, but the atmosphere as well!! We look forward to seeing you again soon!!

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  4. Richard

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and look forward to going back when we are in town.
    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillResponded on December 7, 2024
    Thank you for your great review Richard!! We would love to have you join us again soon!!

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  5. zoe

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered grouper Daufusky. I think I should have sent it back. The fish itself was ok, but the daufusky topping tasted spoiled , smelled spoiled. The others at my table tasted and thought the same thing. It’s was too bad since grouper is my favorite fish!

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  6. Lesa

    VIP

    Charleston

    55 reviews

    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The brunch is excellent here. Food is always hot, tasty and well prepared. Our new regular spot!
    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillResponded on December 5, 2024
    Thank you for leaving such a glowing review!! We hope to have you back soon to enjoy more of our brunch options we have to offer!!

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  7. James

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best brunch on the island. I always get the chicken and biscuits and my wife gets the sweet heat Salmon.
    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillResponded on December 5, 2024
    Thank you for such a great review James!! We would love to have you back so you can try more of our brunch options!! Please come back again soon!!

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  8. Marci

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great but the best part was our waiter who was very in-tune with the personality of the table and had fun with our group!
    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillResponded on December 5, 2024
    Thank you for your review Marci!! We strive ourselves on giving excellent service to all of our guests!! We would love to have you back again soon!!

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  9. Greg

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food with outstanding service. A great place on the water.
    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillResponded on December 5, 2024
    Thank you for such a glowing review Greg!! We hope that you will be joining us again soon!!

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  10. zoe

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stuffed flounder was delicious and also the filet Oscar. Would get them again.
    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillResponded on December 5, 2024
    Thank you for the review Zoe!! We would love to have you and your guests back to enjoy more of our menu options and the excellent service! Hope to see you again soon!!

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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 3657 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 13 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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