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Dancing Marlin, Frankfort, IL

Dancing Marlin

4.7
4.7
3257 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Dancing Marlin is all about small plates, sharing & great wines and cocktails on tap! There also is a full bar. The menu has something for everyone with fresh seafood being a specialty. The culinary team has created a small plates menu that is both affordable and amazing! We feature a communal dining table for up to 14 guests and the suburbs most creative Sunday Brunch. Our bar features 16 wines on tap and 8 "made from scratch", crafted cocktails. The bar also features 30 craft beers in bottles and cans. The restaurant features (3) private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 120 guests. All of this is packaged up in a modern restaurant design, produced by award winning design team. Knauer Inc!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (815) 464-6646
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef JR and Chef Matt
  • Catering
    Hosting your special event at home, or at another venue? Have Dancing Marlin do your catering so you can enjoy the day too.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate the big moments in life at Dancing Marlin. Located in Frankfort, Illinois, Dancing Marlin Restaurant has all of the essentials to host your next event. Our two-level restaurant provides the perfect setting for private dining and family or corporate group events.
  • Area
    Frankfort
  • Cross Street
    206th & Lagrange Rd (next to Culvers, Lumes & Buffalo WW)
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking is available at the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Once a month we host a Dueling Piano party
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • South Suburbs

    Best Food

  • South Suburbs

    Best Service

  • South Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • South Suburbs

    Best Value

  • South Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • South Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • South Suburbs

    Healthy

  • South Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • South Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    American

  • South Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dancing Marlin delights with its "remarkable service" and inventive menu featuring shareable plates. Guests rave about "outstanding" food, including tacos, lobster rolls, and gluten-free options. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable, making it perfect for gatherings. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff and the chance to explore new, seasonal dishes.

3,257 Reviews
  1. Kara

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has been our favorite restaurant for years. Hats off to the chef, and all the servers. We had Carly last night for the first time and she was excellent.

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  2. Monika

    VIP

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always. Branzino special was amazing

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  3. Nina

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The crab cakes were excellent. The appetizer , Fig and the Pig was dry, seemed overcooked. We tried the Roasted Bone Narrow, but it offered minimal flavor spread on toasted garlic bread. The Mac and Cheese was good. The milk and cookies dessert was good. Overall, the food did not meet the expectation from the description. Melissa was our server and she was wonderful.

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  4. Gail

    VIP

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef JR's menu is creative and changes regularly. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. So, as usual, it was an outstanding dining experience!

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  5. Brian

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Me have always had great experiences here, today was our first bad one. Just poor service, everything else was great.

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  6. KimG

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been coming here since it opened. Food quality is not as good!

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  7. thomas

    VIP

    Chicago

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never had a bad meal here. The specials they offer are always amazing. You have to go back so you can try everything in the menu. LOVE THIS PLACE

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  8. Chris

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as usual, one of our favorites. Food was on point, served and cooked perfectly. Service was attentive and friendly.

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  9. Marilyn

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. The food was very good. I will be back!

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  10. Lori

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the cauliflower tacos, mushroom flatbread, Brussels sprouts, oysters, lobster rolls and cheesecake bites. It was all delicious. This is my second visit to this restaurant and both times have been great. It’s a permanent repeat on my list.

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FAQs

Dancing Marlin offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Dancing Marlin also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 464-6646.

Dancing Marlin is rated 4.7 stars by 3257 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dancing Marlin

20590 S LaGrange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    206th & Lagrange Rd (next to Culvers, Lumes & Buffalo WW)
  • Area
    Frankfort
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking is available at the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef JR and Chef Matt
  • Entertainment
    Once a month we host a Dueling Piano party
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (815) 464-6646
  • Catering
    Hosting your special event at home, or at another venue? Have Dancing Marlin do your catering so you can enjoy the day too.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate the big moments in life at Dancing Marlin. Located in Frankfort, Illinois, Dancing Marlin Restaurant has all of the essentials to host your next event. Our two-level restaurant provides the perfect setting for private dining and family or corporate group events.
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