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Blue Marlin Grill

121 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-2442
941-896-9737
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Cuisines: American, Seafood
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

My family was on the island for a week and we tried just about every place we could. Some good, some not so much. We were referred to Blue Marlin by a friend and we were not disappointed! The quaint restaurant was perfectly decorated in a nautical decor which was very welcoming. We brought our two young children and they... More

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Birmingham, Alabama
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26 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Loved the atmosphere and decor here...sort of upscale and unique nautical. We went on a week night in May, and the restaurant was not at all crowded, and we got a parking space right in front. Service was great. Food was awesome too. I had the grouper and husband had the cajun mahi. Both were splendid. We had the Bridge... More

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See 8 more reviews by NanaPatty for Bradenton Beach
Cheshire, England
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Visited on a busy Friday night and had real trouble parking; they do have a buggy to ferry you but were unaware. Seated near the street entrance so didn't explore the whole place; would say it's more 'upscale' than most on the island, though. Service was first class and seafood top quality along with a decent bottle of wine from... More

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See 3 more reviews by matko for Bradenton Beach
South Orange, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Florida, including Bradenton Beach, is chock full of tiki bars and similar venues serving breaded fare, yards of beer and fruity cocktails. If you're looking for a rarely found combination of good cuisine, atmospheric outdoor seating and great live music, this is the place.

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See 2 more reviews by DaveN for Bradenton Beach
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Fabulous little place ! Great fresh seafood and super friendly service. The fish rolls and their shrimp and grits are to die for!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband and I love seafood and found this place to be one of the best seafood restaurants near AMI. We started with steamed clams in a wonderful broth. I guess that's why they give you spoons with it! It was just delicious. We also had the garlicky shrimp and it was equally good, but, it is in a lot... More

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Charleston, WV
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

On the recommendations from fellow Tripadvisors, we made reservations for dinner at The Blue Marlin. I was glad that we did! We arrived early since we were told that parking could be an issue. Even though we were 15-20 minutes early, they had our table ready. The place really was quite busy, yet our server appeared quickly with the wine... More

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Angelholm, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Had shrimp and grits, wow, best food on this vacation. The entertainment in the backyard was professional. Loved it!

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See 3 more reviews by SaraStina for Bradenton Beach
Traverse City, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Fabulous food. Great Outdoor music on weekends, Great service. Only disappointment was they only serve beer and wine and no outdoor seating for dinner. Will definately go back. Loved it!

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See 2 more reviews by leslie g for Bradenton Beach
Roselle, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The bar is fun, nice wine selection. The servers are knowledgeable and help you find the right plate for you. The owner/manager is unassuming and interacts with everyone to be sure they're enjoying themselves. Be prepared to wait for a table as the food is unbelievably amazing and worth waiting for! I highly recommend the Brussel Sprouts. . . yes... More

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