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Blue Marlin

1200 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201-3136
(803) 799-3838
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Ranked #10 of 561 restaurants in Columbia
Price range: RM94 - RM94
Cuisines: Dessert, Seafood
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Good for: Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Description: Welcome to the Blue Marlin Restaurant, proudly serving "A Taste of the Southern Low Country," located in Columbia South Carolina's thriving Congaree Vista District. Stretching from Savannah to the South, and Georgetown to the North, the Low Country is resplendent with the bounties of the sea and coastal marshlands. Succulent shrimp, oysters, crabs, crawfish and catfish abound. Lush greens, corn, rice and ripe red tomatoes are plentiful. Low Country cuisine brings all of this food together in a sumptuous array of unique and distinctive dishes.
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New York City, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

The Blue Marlin is regard as one of, if not the best restaurants in South Carolina. I myself had the pleasure of dining there on June 8th. Before going in I looked up the menu and read multiple reviews on this great establishment. I was accompanied by 3 of my fellow coworkers, whom themselves had been anticipating our trip. When... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Had lunch here today--the first time we had been back in over a year. The food was greatly improved and everything was very fresh and flavorful. Loved the scallops on succotash appetizer which my husband and I shared, For entree, he had the fried shrimp and I had fried oysters. It is not oyster season, but I can never resist!... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Super food, atmosphere and service. Good selection of wines and other drinks. Very enjoyable. Talapia, shrimp and grits and crab cakes are favorites.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

Loved the shrimp and grits, salmon, and fish cakes. Very delicious with great Southern Beers on tap! Highly worth visiting if you're in the Columbia area!

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Greer
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I had lunch at the Blue Marlin and was amazed by the quality and generous luncheon portion , the delightful ambience of the old train station, impeccable service for the same price some Greenville restaurants charge for a stand up and order it yourself chicken salad sandwich. I was in Columbia on business later that month, returned for dinner and... More

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Cayce, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

service is fast , and servers know what they r selling!! thought it is gonna be expensive, and fansy dining, but it was not that bad!! our first visit, and we are all happy!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

When my friend got this as a recommendation from the hotel concierge I thought it would likely be an expensive tourist trap. Not at all. I do believe there were some pricey things on the menu, but there was enough variety at worthy pricing for me to fully enjoy the experience. The hostess gave us a good introduction regarding the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Amazed that we had a great seafood dinner the evening of graduation at the Blue Marlin. Terrific shrimp and grits. Excellent service.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

Made reservations at the blue marlin after my fiancée had a great time at a business dinner there. I made a reservation on open table from the website with special seating requests, unfortunately not even mentioned or accommodated, but I let it slide because I had 0 hours of sleep since we got into town on a house hunting trip.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Okay my fruity Martini was great and my Cajun Shrimp Pasta entree was even better! The service was pleasant. We sat in a booth which had plenty of room, you didn't feel cramped. The nice selection of beer on tap was impressive. I was very pleased with everthing.

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