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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
7173 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 136 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
  • 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 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 7,173 people are saying

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Florida

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • Northwest Florida

    Lively

  • 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

    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 an upscale coastal dining experience with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "grouper piccata," "amazing views," and attentive servers. Despite occasional noise concerns and reservation delays, the restaurant consistently delivers a memorable dining experience. Ideal for special occasions and seafood lovers.
7,173 Reviews
  1. William VIP

    Atlanta66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Grand Marlin is a staple for amazing food, great service, and wonderful ambiance. Coco made our experience spectacular. Grouper Piccata and Swordfish Oregenata were excellent as was the crawfish bisque. A notable wine list gave lots of options. Hostess greeting and seating was warm and timely. This is our “go to” spot for celebrating or just exceptional evenings. Make it yours.

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  2. Barbara VIP

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the bbq oysters and salad! Highly recommended!

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  3. JohnF

    Memphis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great creative seafood in a popular spot We enjoyed the ahi tuna and the grouper piccata, one of our favorites. Reservations are essential in this restaurant.

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  4. Louise

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding, both in appearance and taste. Jason, our waiter, was very attentive and a pleasure to speak with. We will definitely be back again.

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  5. Bill

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful meal and service was great! Love the Grand Marlin! Only one small complaint, there was an upper window that was gone as had been broken and it was a tad chilly……

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    East Texas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the US Cowboy steak and the Filet Mignon and as always the steaks were made to perfection! Don’t even get me started on the Praline Basket dessert, 10/10!

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  7. Maylun

    Tallahassee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Grand Marlin never disappoints! This visit was for our anniversary, and we were greeted promptly and with “Happy Anniversary” wishes. Scott was our waiter and was very attentive, polite and professional throughout our Dinner. He was engaging and helpful with our choices. The favorite grouper piccata was fantastic and we also tried the blackened swordfish. If you want a treat, go for the crème brûlée for desert! We highly recommend and will see you again soon!

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  8. PhyllisB

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Crawfish Bisque and it was delicious!!! Also ordered the Parmesan encrusted grouper and it was truly one of the best meals I ever had! Amber was an excellent and attentive! Would rate this a 10 all around!!🤩🤩

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  9. Brenda

    Tucson5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amber was our server and she provided excellent service. Our food was delicious and the drinks were delicious as well.

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  10. Sheila VIP

    Tallahassee22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu Overall, we had a wonderful evening and highly recommend Grandmarlin to anyone looking for a comfortable dining experience.

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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 7173 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 136 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
  • Area
    Pensacola
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
  • 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
  • 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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