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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8
4.8
6964 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 77 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
  • 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.
  • 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 6,964 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

    Neighbourhood gem

  • 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 "amazing food" and "incredible service." This restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood, particularly the Grouper Picatta, and its stunning views. Guests consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, making it a "favorite" spot for special occasions.

6,964 Reviews
  1. Gregory

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The blue crab claws were just fine. The side spinach tasted like seasoned frozen spinach. I make better spinach at home. Same with the risotto. The risotto is really bland. Whipped potatoes are nothing special and neither is the asparagus. The blackberry mojito martini seemed watery. The Bloody Mary was pretty good. The lobster was cooked well. And the grouper was maybe a 7.5 out of ten (although my grandfather felt it was overcooked). I just honestly thought most of the stuff I make better at home. It’s all classic sort of recipes so it’s really not hard to make them at the house. So it sort of felt like a let down to get stuff at a restaurant that I know how to make better.

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  2. Tim

    Houston

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at TGM. Excellent food and service -- as always. Servers made it a very special evening with my family.

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  3. Glenn

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second year spending Thanksgiving at Grand Marlin. This year we had a party of 18. The staff did a great job taking care of us. Everyone was able to order what they wanted versus everyone having the same Thanksgiving meal and my wife didn’t have to prepare anything or clean up. We’re already planning to come again next year.

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  4. Susan

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving Day special was very good! Turkey was moist and tender and the sweet potatoes were delicious! All in all it was a great meal!

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  5. Rick

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We come every year for Thanksgiving and never disappoint. The service was outstanding as well.

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  6. Michael

    New Orleans

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always outstanding. We have never had a bad meal here. Highly recommend the swordfish. The service was great. The sound level was loud. There was a large group that consumed too much alcohol. We love coming to the Grand Marlin, and we will be back.

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  7. Tim

    Houston

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. Best restaurant in the beach as well as the entire Pensacola area. We dine here every evening when we visit the island.

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  8. Luke

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    At the prices they are charging, don’t overcook the shrimp. Gumbo was good!

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  9. Brian

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grayson was AWESOME! He was attentive and wanted to make sure we had a great anniversary.

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  10. Jomichelle

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our Anniversary dinner that we come in for every year. We always look forward to the praline bowl for dessert. Next year we may go elsewhere for dinner but come in for dessert.

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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 6964 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 77 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
    (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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