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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8
4.8
7193 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32561

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 95 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • Area
    Pensacola
  • Cross Street
    After Toll Booth 1st Left
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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 7,193 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

    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

    Healthy

  • Pensacola

    Hot spot

  • Pensacola

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 "impeccable service" and "high-quality food." Guests enjoy creative seafood dishes, stunning waterfront views, and a "wonderful ambiance." Servers like Randall and Bianca are highly praised for their knowledge and friendliness. Reservations are recommended for this "staple" in Pensacola.
7,193 Reviews
  1. Mildre

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I tried the delicious oysters a la rokefeler. We'll definitely be back. Everything was delicious.

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  2. Cory

    Atlanta2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and great service but the portions size was small. After dropping $120, I was still hungry and needed an immediate meal upon getting back. We’ll be back, but would like a portion size equal to the amount of money spent

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Tallahassee25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BBQ oysters and lobster fingers appetizers are delicious. Can’t ever go wrong with grouper piccata. And the cocktails rock. Don’t forget the praline basket for dessert, big enough to share.

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  4. Gray VIP

    New Orleans15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Grouper was amazing! Salmon, too. Tasty and beautiful dishes. Amber was a great server, recommendations were spot-on!

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  5. Kim

    Omaha3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the food, I tried dishes I have never had before. The Oysters Rockafeller were delicious!

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  6. Nathan

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful visit. We will definitely be back again. The food and service were outstanding.

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  7. Terry VIP

    Richmond52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    THE restaurant when in Pensacola. Delish Caesar Salad (sized to share) with some delightful twists, The Swordfish, Fried Shrimp terrific. The Grouper was so excellent I had 2 days in a row. Key Lyme pie--again, terrific. Only shortcoming was the overly al dente string beans which our server would have happily dealt with.

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  8. Kristen

    E. Tennessee9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish was dry and flavor was a little lacking. I'd expect more for a $40 entree! The truffle fries were delicious as was their homemade herb dressing. Otherwise the service and atmosphere were great!

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  9. Jason

    Louisville1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent at best. Not sure what all the hype is about with this place. You can find same quality food at many other places in Pensacola for much lower price. Service was slow and when you request something from server it took 10 minutes before you saw them again. Shrimp and grits was horrible. Big bowl of tomatoes with a few shrimp and grits were drowned in tomato sauce. My family and I all agreed we would never eat there again.

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  10. Martin

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Grand Marlin is a Pensacola Beach gem. The food & drinks are outstanding and the servers are always friendly, helpful and make the visit a real pleasure overall.

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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 7193 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 95 times today
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400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32561

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    After Toll Booth 1st Left
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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
  • 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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