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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8
4.8
6996 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 84 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 6,996 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Food

  • 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 Ambience

  • Pensacola

    Best Value

  • Pensacola

    Good for groups

  • 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 "fantastic dining experience" with "amazing food and views." Guests rave about the "incredible service" and fresh seafood, making it a top choice for special occasions. While some find it "a bit pricey," the quality and atmosphere are consistently praised as "top-notch."

6,996 Reviews
  1. Lindsey

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our sever Mark was amazing. We love coming to the Grand Marlin!

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  2. Janet

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening as usual. Ryan, our waiter was attentive, offering excellent suggestions.

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  3. Nancy

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We almost always enjoy our experiences at The Grand Marlin ; the ambience is dressy/casual , the views are hard to beat, the food is far above average, consistently. We will be regulars for a long time to come.

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  4. Laura

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was scrumptious! Noise level extremely high but there were a bunch of holiday celebrations happening.

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  5. John

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time eating here and it was amazing. The food and ambiance was perfect and our waitress was great. We will be back very soon

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  6. Antonee

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with picturesque water views. Definitely recommend.

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  7. Bradley

    VIP

    Detroit

    130 reviews

    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and attentive service in a warm and inviting atmosphere!

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  8. Stan

    Baton Rouge

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect. Everything was excellent! Server was great, food was excellent especially the gumbo.

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  9. lisa

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stefan was a delight. The Bushwacker was amazing. And the Grouper Picatta a must. Went on a full moon and firing the Christmas holiday so it was extra special.

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  10. Brad

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ryan, gave us fantastic service and the food was amazing!

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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 6996 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 84 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
  • 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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