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Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach, Bradenton Beach, FL

Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach

4.7
4.7
2824 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
121 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
All tables at The Blue Marlin will need to be booked ahead so we can comply with guidelines and accommodate our kitchen size. Reservations can be made online at www.bluemarlinami.com OR you can call (941) 896-9737 after 3pm.

Grace period - We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes.

Table Times - Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 45 minutes for parties up to 3; 2 hours for parties up to 5; 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of 6+

Cancelation policy - We ask that you please call 24 hours prior to your reservation time if you need to cancel. This helps us tremendously!

We look forward to seeing you and serving you delicious food & cocktails!

Best Regards,
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 896-9737
  • Website
    http://bluemarlinami.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    121 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
  • Area
    Bradenton
  • Cross Street
    Gulf Drive
  • Parking details
    Parking is available along Bridge St or at the Post Office (after hours),
  • Entertainment
    We offer Live Local music outside in our courtyard on Friday & Saturday nights from 7:00-10:00 weather permitting. Check our website & facebook for special events
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach's menu was last updated 2022-05-06.

Local Caught Fish - We serve only the freshest LOCAL fish. We hand select it from the fishing boats across the bridge in the Village of Cortez at AP Bell Fish Co.

Small Plates

  • Ajillo*USD 20.00

    Seared with olive oil, garlic, lime, pepper flakes & garlic bread with shrimp

    • Steamed Clams*USD 20.00

      Two Docks little neck clams steamed in white wine & garlic butter, garnished with seasoned bread crumbs, smoky bacon & garlic bread

      • Thai NugsUSD 26.00

        Fish of the day, tempura fried, red onion, jalapeno, & cilantro salad

        • Shrimp DipUSD 17.00

          Gulf shrimp, green onion, jalapeno, cream cheese, lemon, old bay, parmesan bread crumbs, with tortilla chips

          Soups

          • Tater SoupUSD 10.00

            Yukon Golds, garlic croutons and crumbled bacon

            • Lobster Bisque*USD 21.00

              rich & lush with chunks of butter poached lobster & parmesan garlic toast

              Salads

              • The Blue Marlin*USD 10.00

                Mixed greens, crumbled blue cheese, Pearson Farms pecans, strawberries balsamic honey vinaigrette

                • House Salad*USD 9.00

                  Mixed greens, shaved parmesan tossed in a house Caesar dressing

                  • GLT SaladUSD 35.00

                    "Fulford" style grouper over mixed baby greens, a slice of fried green tomato, dressed w/ orange sunshine vinaigrette

                    Sandwiches

                    • GLTUSD 35.00

                      Grouper Sandwich "Fulford" style with fried green tomato & baby greens dressed with orange sunshine served with daily vegs

                      • The BurgerUSD 18.00

                        8 oz, ground sirloin, smoked gouda, slab bacon & onion marmalade. Served with roasted potato

                        • Lobster Grilled CheeseUSD 35.00

                          4 oz tail, Havarti Cheese, Texas toast, old bay butter and lobster au jus, with daily vegetable

                          Entrees

                          Add lobster +$25, Add shrimp +$19

                          • Grouper FulfordUSD 45.00

                            Egg washed & sautéed with lemon butter, finished with garlic parmesan bread crumbs with rice & house veg

                            • Pecan GrouperUSD 47.00

                              Pearson Farms roasted, crushed pretzel & pecan crust & honey butter. Served with roasted sweet potato discs with basil pesto & house veg

                              • Grouper & Clams*USD 49.00

                                Local grouper with Two Docks little neck clams in our house fish fume with wilted arugula & asparagus, finished with basil pesto

                                • Linguini & ClamsUSD 37.00

                                  Two Docks little necks in a white wine garlic butter with crushed red pepper & garlic bread over linguini

                                  • Filet Mignon*USD 55.00

                                    8oz grass fed florida beef w/ demi glace, sage potato and veg

                                    • Blue Marlin Cioppino*USD 45.00

                                      Local fish, lobster tail, clams, gulf shrimp, tomato, garlic, capers, garlic bread

                                      Sides

                                      For Sharing

                                      • Yellow Rice with Black Eyed PeasUSD 6.00

                                        • Cheesy GritsUSD 7.00

                                          • EdamameUSD 8.00

                                            • Mac & CheeseUSD 8.00

                                              • Vegetable of the DayUSD 10.00

                                                • Roasted Sweet PotatoUSD 8.00

                                                  • Hush PuppiesUSD 8.00

                                                    • Roasted Sage Brown Butter PotatoUSD 8.00

                                                      • Charred BrusselsUSD 9.00

                                                        Desserts

                                                        • Chocolate Peanut Butter CupUSD 15.00

                                                          with Fresh Berries

                                                          • Orange Crème BruleeUSD 15.00

                                                            • Guava Lime PieUSD 15.00

                                                              Drinks

                                                              • Soda

                                                                • eachUSD 3.00

                                                              • Iced TeaUSD 2.00

                                                                free refills

                                                                • Sparkling Water

                                                                  • 500 mlUSD 6.00
                                                                  • 1 LiterUSD 8.00

                                                                • Round of Beers for the KitchenUSD 12.00

                                                                  Mini Marlins

                                                                  under 12 only

                                                                  • Macaroni and CheeseUSD 10.00

                                                                    • Mini BurgerUSD 12.00

                                                                      • Grilled CheeseUSD 10.00

                                                                        • Shrimp (Fried) and GritsUSD 18.00

                                                                          • Chicken StripsUSD 12.00

                                                                            Last updated: 6 May 2022

                                                                            What 2,824 people are saying

                                                                            Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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                                                                            4.7
                                                                            4.7 based on all time ratings
                                                                            • 4.7Food
                                                                            • 4.7Service
                                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                                            • 4.1Value

                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                            2,824 Reviews

                                                                            1. Gary VIP

                                                                              Cleveland39 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on 8 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              One of our favorite restaurants on Anna Maria Island. Had the pecan crusted grouper and shrimp & grits—both excellent. We ate here the first night on the island as they announced they are closing restaurants of Sep for remodeling.

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                                                                            2. Hannah

                                                                              Washington DC8 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on 7 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              LOVED the Blue Marlin. The cioppino had the best flavor & was my favorite dish on our trip. The Thai grouper & dijonaisse grouper were also a hit. We loved the laid back but cute vibe & the service was great. Definitely recommend getting a reservation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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                                                                            3. ToddL

                                                                              Cincinnati26 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on 5 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Just an absolutely wonderful experience! The ambiance is very nice, service was excellent and the food was amazing. Really two of the best meals we’ve ever had. The blackened grouper Alfredo was incredible and a really nice portion. But the cioppino was the star of the show. The best cioppino we’ve ever had. It’s a bit pricey but worth it for a special night out. And Drew, our server, made the experience even better. Thank you for creating such a wonderful memory for our anniversary!

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                                                                            4. Daniel

                                                                              Tampa1 review

                                                                              3.0

                                                                              Dined on 28 August 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                              2. Food 2
                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                              Everything was just ok but prices are highest in entire area. Definitely not worth the cost.

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                                                                            5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                              Hawaii1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on 20 August 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Great food and service! A great special occasion restaurant!

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                                                                            6. Pasquale

                                                                              Montreal9 reviews

                                                                              3.0

                                                                              Dined on 18 August 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                              Good food, limited selection, very pricey for what you get.

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                                                                            7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                              Columbus2 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on 16 August 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              Overall, great service and food. All the staff is extremely nice, helpful, and create an atmosphere of being in a friend’s home instead of a beachside restaurant. We initially sat outside because we saw live music advertised. The band was very, very loud to the point even yelling across the small table was impossible. The staff was really nice about letting us sit inside, and the meal was great. The fish tacos were awesome! They gave Tide Tables a run for their money.

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                                                                            8. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                              Jacksonville4 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on 15 August 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Everyone was very accommodating and the staff was really nice! Overall, the food was excellent, we will definitely be back! 

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                                                                            9. Ecki

                                                                              Miami12 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on 14 August 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Outstanding seafood restaurant. I highly recommend the Thai Grouper.

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                                                                            10. Suzanne

                                                                              Tampa1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on 13 August 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Great experience. The service was top shelf, food was fantastic. Pricey but worth it. Highly recommend.

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                                                                            Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach is rated 4.7 stars by 2824 OpenTable diners.

                                                                            1. Home
                                                                            2. United States
                                                                            3. Tampa / Central Florida West
                                                                            4. Sarasota / Bradenton
                                                                            5. Bradenton

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                                                                            121 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

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                                                                            Additional information

                                                                            • Cross Street
                                                                              Gulf Drive
                                                                            • Area
                                                                              Bradenton
                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                              Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                            • Price
                                                                              $50 and over
                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                              Seafood, Southern
                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                              Smart Casual
                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                              Parking is available along Bridge St or at the Post Office (after hours),
                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                            • Entertainment
                                                                              We offer Live Local music outside in our courtyard on Friday & Saturday nights from 7:00-10:00 weather permitting. Check our website & facebook for special events
                                                                            • Additional
                                                                              Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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