Blue Marlin

I was really impressed with the Blue Marlin, and I had a great dining experience here! The first thing I noticed about the Blue Marlin was how elegant and sophisticated the inside of the restaurant was. I felt like I was transferred back in time to a different era, and I loved the upscale environment that the restaurant presented. Having said that, I sat at the bar, and arguably didn't even get the full Blue Marlin experience. Nevertheless, and in spite of how classy the restaurant was, I still had an awesome time at the bar. I got the chicken tenders and fries, as well as one of the local IPAs that they had on tap. The bartender (I wish I had gotten his name) was a really cool guy, and I was very appreciative of both the service he provided me with as well as the fact that he took the ti

I went for the first time with a small group. My daughter got a kids hamburger and fries.she ate half before she realized her hamburger was raw in the middle. Straight red when they do that for kids burgers? It made her sick and she was in the bathroom for awhile and I had to check on her bc her stomach was messed up. I asked for an order of hush puppies but you couldnt buy a side you had to buy the restaurant special. That’s crazy that this is a seafood restaurant and you can’t order hush puppies or a few aren’t giving with your order. Especially with everything so expensive. I asked if I could substitute the red rice and was told yes so I ordered something else not knowing there was a up charge for that. You should clearly tell folks that bc it didn’t state that on the menu. I order the

Well….(exhale) Blue Marlin is my favorite go to when in Columbia. I was there at about 2pm for a late lunch. There were probably 10 tables/ booths with guests which left ample tables/ booths available. They were going to seat us at a table and I prefer a booth. The change was made without hesitation. After being seated for 15 minutes I asked a passing staff if they knew who was assigned to my table. He said he would check. 10 more minutes pass and I motioned a waitress that was standing by the kitchen chatting. I made her aware that we had not been acknowledged. She apologized and took over service for our table. I was perplexed. I have always had exceptional, attentive service until today. My reasoning for a 4 star rating is past experience has been exceptional. I recommend Blue Marlin

The Blue Marlin in Columbia, SC is an absolute gem. The crab cake entrée was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor, one of the best I’ve ever had. The Southern Candied Pecan Salad was just as impressive, fresh and balanced with just the right touch of sweetness. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for delicious Southern-inspired seafood and a welcoming dining experience.

A wonderful dining experience! Food and drinks were phenomenal and the server was a delight.