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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8
4.8
7119 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 109 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a main dining area with a shucked to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and private meeting 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. Executive Chef Gregg McCarthy has a passion for great-tasting food and particularly loves working his culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Boaters and beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops at the oyster bar, in the dining room and at the North Drop Bar. 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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (850) 677-9153
  • Website
    http://thegrandmarlin.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32561
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Blue Angel ChipsUS$15.00

    House Chips / Statesboro Blue Cheese Sauce

    • Maryland Style Lump Crab CakeUS$20.00

      Grilled Corn Relish / White Wine Creole Mustard Butter Sauce

      • Ahi Poke*US$20.00

        Avocado Napoleon / Chili Oil / Lime Sea Salt / Toasted Macadamias

        • Blue Crab ClawsUS$29.00

          Crispy Fried or Garlic Butter Sauteed

          • Salt & Peppers CalamariUS$18.00

            Banana Peppers / Pickles / Habanero-Lime Aioli

            • TGM BBQ ShrimpUS$19.00

              BBQ Butter / Worcestershire / Gambino's Bread

              • Crispy Lobster FingersUS$24.00

                Vanilla Bean Honey Mustard

                • BBQ Baked OystersUS$18.00

                  Pepper Jack Cheese / Garlic BBQ Butter

                  • Baked Oysters RockefellerUS$20.00

                    Creamed Spinach / Pernod / Bacon / Hollandaise

                    Iced Seafood

                    • Jumbo Gulf Shrimp CocktailUS$22.00

                      Cocktail Sauce / Mustard Sauce

                      • Select Gulf Oysters*US$15.00

                        Cocktail Sauce / Red Wine Mignonette

                        • Iced Seafood PlatterUS$62.00

                          Ahi Tuna Poke / 6 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp / 1 dz Select Gulf Oysters

                          Soups & Salads

                          • Seafood GumboUS$12.00

                            Shrimp / Crab / Oysters / Andouille / Dark Roux

                            • New England Clam ChowderUS$12.00

                              Traditional New England Clam Chowder/ Westminster Oyster Crackers/Chives

                              • Kale Caesar*US$11.00

                                Kale / Romaine Hearts / House Caesar Dressing / Parmesan / Herb Croutons / Crispy Onion

                                • Field Greens SaladUS$10.00

                                  Tomato / Cucumber / Red Onion / Parmesan / Balsamic Vinaigrette

                                  • Iceberg WedgeUS$14.00

                                    Blue Cheese / Bacon / Scallion / Grape Tomato

                                    • Chopped SaladUS$17.00

                                      Egg / Bacon / Feta Cheese / Cucumber / Romaine / Avocado / Grape Tomato / Red Onion / Croutons / Green Goddess Dressing

                                      Add to Entree or Salad

                                      • Gulf Shrimp (6)US$18.00

                                        • Maine Sea Scallops (3)US$24.00

                                          • Lobster Tail (6oz)US$30.00

                                            • Lump Blue Crab Cake (4oz)US$20.00

                                              • Salmon Fillet (6oz)US$18.00

                                                • Crab Oscar (2 oz)US$14.00

                                                  Sample Market Fish *Changes Daily*

                                                  Served with Whipped Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables or Available Topped on our Tomato Basil Field Greens Salad. Creole Mustard Butter Sauce / Caper Brown Butter / Salsa Verde / Ginger Soy Glaze

                                                  • Seared Red Snapper*, FLUS$42.00

                                                    • Grilled Yellowfin Tuna*, FLUS$39.00

                                                      • Grilled Sea Scallops*, MEUS$46.00

                                                        • Grilled Swordfish, FLUS$39.00

                                                          • Grilled Gulf ShrimpUS$28.00

                                                            Entrees

                                                            • Fried Gulf ShrimpUS$24.00

                                                              Jalapeno Cole Slaw / Fries / Cocktail / Tartar

                                                              • TGM Grouper PiccataUS$39.00

                                                                Parmesan Crust / Sauteed Spinach / Whipped Potatoes / Crispy Capers / Brown Butter

                                                                • Loved & Rubbed Salmon*US$32.00

                                                                  Caramelized House Rub / Sweet Potato Hash / Smoked Bacon / Lemon Butter Sauce

                                                                  • Shrimp & GritsUS$29.00

                                                                    Chipotle Seared Jumbo Gulf Shrimp/ C & D Mill's Boursin Cheese Grits/ Andouille Sausage Tomato Stew/ Gambino's Bread

                                                                    • Swordfish OreganataUS$38.00

                                                                      Lemon & Oregano Panko Crust / Parmesan Risotto / Asparagus / Roasted Tomato Sauce

                                                                      • Honey Wasabi Yellowfin TunaUS$42.00

                                                                        Tuna Steak / Sushi Rice/ Baby Bok Choy/ Honey Wasabi Sauce

                                                                        • Maine Lobster TailsUS$56.00

                                                                          Key Lime Butter Grilled / C & D Mill's Boursin Cheese Grits / Asparagus

                                                                          • Roasted Mojo ChickenUS$29.00

                                                                            Roasted Half Mojo Chicken / Applewood Bacon & Coconut Rice / Crispy Plantains / Mojo Sauce / Cilantro

                                                                            • Grilled 1855 Angus RibeyeUS$48.00

                                                                              Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes/ Seasonal Vegetable / Lemon Garlic Butter

                                                                              • Filet MignonUS$56.00

                                                                                8oz Center Cut / Whipped Potatoes/ Grilled Asparagus/ Lemon Garlic Butter

                                                                                Sharable Sides

                                                                                • Parmesan Truffle FriesUS$12.00

                                                                                  • Grilled AsparagusUS$12.00

                                                                                    • Fingerling PotatoesUS$8.00

                                                                                      • Sweet Potato HashUS$10.00

                                                                                        • Sauteed Haricot VertsUS$8.00

                                                                                          • Wild MushroomsUS$12.00

                                                                                            Desserts

                                                                                            • Key Lime PieUS$10.00

                                                                                              Key Lime Mousse/ Raspberry Coulis/ Coconut-Macadamia Graham Cracker Crust

                                                                                              • Chocolate Brownie SundaeUS$10.00

                                                                                                Fudge Brownie/ Seasonal Berries/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream/ Candied Pecans/ Caramelized Banana/ House Caramel & Chocolate Sauces

                                                                                                • TGM Signature Praline BasketUS$10.00

                                                                                                  Crispy Pecan Praline Basket/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream/ House Caramel & Chocolate Sauces/ Seasonal Berries

                                                                                                  Last updated: February 14, 2025

                                                                                                  What 7,119 people are saying

                                                                                                  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

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                                  • Northwest Florida

                                                                                                    Great for brunch

                                                                                                  • Northwest Florida

                                                                                                    Good for groups

                                                                                                  • Northwest Florida

                                                                                                    Hot spot

                                                                                                  • Northwest Florida

                                                                                                    Great for scenic views

                                                                                                  • Northwest Florida

                                                                                                    Seafood

                                                                                                  • Northwest Florida

                                                                                                    Most Booked

                                                                                                  • Pensacola

                                                                                                    Best Overall

                                                                                                  • Pensacola

                                                                                                    Best Food

                                                                                                  • Pensacola

                                                                                                    Best Service

                                                                                                  • Pensacola

                                                                                                    Best Ambience

                                                                                                  • Pensacola

                                                                                                    Best Value

                                                                                                  • Pensacola

                                                                                                    Good for groups

                                                                                                  • 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 offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service," stunning sunset views, and a welcoming atmosphere. Signature dishes like the grouper piccata and lobster fingers receive high praise. The attentive staff ensures memorable occasions, making it a "favorite" spot for special celebrations and regular visits.

                                                                                                  7,119 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Jennifer

                                                                                                    Tallahassee

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined today

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Went for a date night and have never been before. Restaurant is large but considering the size it’s not overly loud. Waitress was amazing, made great suggestions. Our food was also amazing! We had the smoke fish dip, grilled salmon with sweet potato hash and the grill tuna with whipped potatoes. Both of our plates were completely empty when we were done. Prices are comparable to any higher end restaurant, especially out at the beach with seafood. Definitely recommend and will go again.

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                                                                                                  2. Charles

                                                                                                    Tallahassee

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined today

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    We celebrated Valentine’s Day a day late at the Grand Marlin. We started with cocktails, my wife, a dirty martini, an old fashion for me. Both were excellent. For an appetizer we shared the calamari. It was very good but I don’t care for the fried peppers and pickles that to me, just is a way to stretch the amount of calamari. For dinner my wife had the Kale Caesar salad which she enjoyed very much. I had their specialty dish Grouper Piccata with withered spinach and Risotto. It was delicious and the portion was generous. The only negative issue about the restaurant is that the noise level is very high. I wish they could do something about the acoustics because it’s difficult to hear each other across the table. Otherwise, everything is outstanding.

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                                                                                                  3. Kenzie

                                                                                                    Tallahassee

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our food was really good and our server was attentive

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                                                                                                  4. QuinnE

                                                                                                    Tallahassee

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    1.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                    Before leaving, I I went up to a manager and spoke to him. I mentioned the fact that he had rounded around our table at least 10 times during our visit and he never once stopped to ask about our experience. In the 15 years, we’ve been going there this is the worst experience we’ve ever had after waiting over 40 minutes for our food. There were other things as well, but no one seemed to stop by and ask. There was one perceptive server who I asked for ketchup and then she spoke to her manager to get it. She then checked on us four times because she could tell the experience was not good. It’s sad because this has been our favorite restaurant to go to throughout the past 15 years for all of our special occasions and a great place to go out to dinner.

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                                                                                                  5. Jeffrey

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Nashville

                                                                                                    10 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    10 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    We love the Grouper Piccata- our favorite dish at the Grand Marlin. We go there at least twice when we visit Pensacola Beach. And we go to the beach every year- sometimes twice. We highly recommend The Grand Marlin.

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                                                                                                  6. Douglas

                                                                                                    Tallahassee

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Great server named Mitchell ! Very attentive. Grouper Picata delicious as usual .

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                                                                                                  7. Tim

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Charleston

                                                                                                    19 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    19 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    I want to say after visiting the grand Marlin many many times in the past and always getting excellent service. Last nights service was the best we have ever experienced. Alicia Keys is the best server we’ve ever had at the Grand Marlin. She was informative. She was kind. She ensured that we were always taken care of in the best possible manner She deserves a ton of recognition.

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                                                                                                  8. Neil

                                                                                                    Tallahassee

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    The fried oysters were marginal with excessive batter. The raw oysters were undersized and with little salty taste.

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                                                                                                  9. Deborah

                                                                                                    Tallahassee

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The Grand Marlin Pensacola Beach is our favorite, and we take every chance we can to visit even though it is at lest a 45-minute drive for us. The last time we dined there they were out of Mahua Sauvignon Blanc, my wine of choice, the only disappointment, but this time everything was perfect.

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                                                                                                  10. Tammy

                                                                                                    Tallahassee

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    We had 1:30 reservations and had to wait 20 minutes for our table

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                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                  The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 7119 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 p.m.
                                                                                                  Booked 109 times today
                                                                                                  Google Map for The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

                                                                                                  400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32561

                                                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                                                    After Toll Booth 1st Left
                                                                                                  • Neighbourhood
                                                                                                    Pensacola
                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 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
                                                                                                  • Website
                                                                                                    http://thegrandmarlin.com/
                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                    (850) 677-9153
                                                                                                  • 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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