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Dancing Marlin, Frankfort, IL

Dancing Marlin

4.7
4.7
3283 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
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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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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 3,283 people are saying

Dancing Marlin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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

    Great for brunch

  • South Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • South Suburbs

    Healthy

  • South Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • South Suburbs

    Romantic

  • South Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dancing Marlin offers a lively atmosphere with "great food and drinks" and a menu full of small, shareable plates that cater to diverse tastes. Guests rave about "remarkable service" and favorites like the garlic spicy shrimp, truffle fries, and lobster rolls. The variety of gluten-free options and consistent quality make it a top choice.
3,283 Reviews
  1. Cindy

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent! I’m sad I can’t remember her name, she deserves the credit. Our entire evening was wonderful from the sweet hostess, the busy but polite bartenders, and the efficient busboys who cleared our table. Will definitely come back.

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  2. Carmela

    Chicago521 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoy the tapas like menu, however, it is time to add some new menu items. Everything they have is wonderful but if you are a regular, they need to change up the menu more often.

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  3. Dawn

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. Thank you for the amazing service Andrew. Always a pleasure visiting you guys

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  4. Fatima

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite local spot! Great food & drinks 🍸 😋

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  5. John VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was very good. Appreciated the hostess accommodating our early arrival. The selection and the food we tried from the extensive menu was delicious. Considering the money we spent for our celebratory dinner, our we’d have appreciated our waiter to be more attentive. Otherwise we enjoyed our meal and look forward to returning some day.

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  6. Beth VIP

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Slow service; awesome food!! Still - fun night and would go back!

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  7. Jane

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great place for a group get together and the small plates made the experience for the hungry or the light eaters. Everything we tried was excellent and offered something that everyone loved. Will definitely go back.

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  8. Therese

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and waitstaff. Our group of 6 decided on all shared plates. Each was more delicious than the last. We had seafood, oysters, salads, sliders, tacos, flatbreads, desserts. Everything was outstanding. We have been here previously, both in groups and just as a couple, and have never been disappointed. Always a fun, lively atmosphere.

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  9. Steve

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was wonderful- food, service, ambiance, price, etc.

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  10. Cheri

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for dinner with thoughtful, interesting menu ideas. The food was delicious, service impeccable and ambience warm and comfortable.

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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 3283 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 pm
Booked 19 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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