Blue Marlin

4.5

4287 Reviews

$30 and under

Low Country

Good for special occasions
Lively
Charming

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Low Country, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(803) 799-3838
Website
http://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Meagan Horton
Catering
Learn about our Catering Services. 803.799.3838 https://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com/#catering
Private party facilities
Whether it is light appetizers and drinks, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a family style buffet or a formal seated affair, the Vista Room offers the quality of food, excellent service, amenities and ambiance that are sure to make any event a success. Contact our Private Event Coordinator, Alexis Wilkinson for more information (803) 587-8131 -or- TheVistaRoom@BlueMarlinColumbia.com

Location
1200 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Neighborhood
Columbia
Cross street
Gervais Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Southern Caviar
"Pimento Cheese" House-made with aged white cheddar, served with Low Country pita chips
Charleston Crab Cake
Authentic low country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat, served with a sweet onion remoulade and roasted corn salsa
Fried Green Tomatoes
Green tomatoes breaded with a mixture of cracked cornmeal and lightly seasoned flour, deep fried and served with a chipotle cream sauce
Pecan Dusted Calamari
Fresh Calamari, flash-fried and dusted with crushed pecans and Romano cheese, served with a sweet onion remoulade
Petite Shrimp & Grits
An appetizer portion of our signature dish with adluh stone ground grits, creek shrimp, andouille sausage and Tasso gravy
Firecracker Shrimp
Fried shrimp tossed with cherry peppers and served with roasted garlic ranch
Crab And Spinach Fondue
Fresh crabmeat in a creamy mornay sauce, served with pita chips
Ahi Tuna
Search Abhi tunaover chili ginger slaw, and served with creamy ginger aioli
She Crab Soup
Fresh Crab meat in a rich, creamy soup served with a spoonful of sherry
New Orleans Seafood Gumbo
An original New Orleans recipe with Shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage and okra Bowl

Soup & Salad

Barbecue Salmon Salad
Barbecued salmon fillet on a bed of mixed greens, julienne tortillas, and vine ripe tomatoes tossed in a cilantro lime vinaigrette and drizzled with barbecue sauce
Blue Marlin Cobb Salad
A tossed version of this classic salad. Grilled chicken, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, tomato, diced egg, cucumbers and crispy greens tossed in our herb vinaigrette dressing
Al Fresco Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon with a salad of mixed greens, carrots and cucumbers, tossed with a herb vinaigrette and garnished with lemon aioli
Charleston Carb Cake Salad
Mixed green with tossed avocado, bacon and herb vinaigrette, drizzled with ranch dressing and topped with our Charleston Crab Cake
Southern Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad
Juicy grilled chicken over a bed of mixed greens, Danish bleu cheese, candied pecans, dried cranberries and herb vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Blt Salad
Grilled chicken, crisp greens, vine ripe tomatoes and bacon tossed with ranch dressing
Fried Green Tomato Salad
Deep fried green tomatoes served on a bed of mixed greens with goat cheese, diced tomatoes and herb vinaigrette drizzled with a chipotle cream sauce
Southern Crispy Chicken Salad
Crispy green and vine ripe tomato tossed in ranch dressing and topped with sliced crispy Chicken breast and swiss cheese
Soup And Salad
A bowl of our soup served with Caesar, wedge, southern candied pecan or BLT salad

Signature Sandwiches

Old Fashioned Cheeseburger
Fresh ground and served with lettuce, tomato, pickle slices, onion, mustard and mayo
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded and served with lettuce, tomato, pickle slices, onion, mustard and mayo

Entrées

Blackened Salmon Charleston
Topped with our shrimp and crab cream sauce with collard greens & Adluh Stone ground grits
Blue Marlin Award Winning Shrimp & Grits
Our signature dish. AdluhTM stone ground grits topped with creek shrimp, andouille sausage and tasso gravy
Grilled Catfish & Grits
Cajun catfish fillet, stone ground Adluh grits and collard greens
Charleston Crab Cake
Authentic low country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat served with sweet onion remoulade, roasted corn salsa, savannah red rice & collards
Low Country Shrimp Creole
Blue Marlin's original Creole sauce with bacon tossed with sautéed shrimp over rice
Blue Marlin's Chicken Pasta
Chile-rubbed grilled chicken breast with Asiago cream sauce, smoked bacon, and penne pasta topped with green onions & tomatoes
Grilled Tilapia & Succotash
Grilled or Cajun Tilapia fillet with choice of creole or Charleston sauce, served with Adluh stone ground grits and succotash
Portabella Mushroom Ravioli
Ravioli with sauteed spinach and vine ripe tomatoes in a rich portabella mushroom broth

Fried Seafood Specialties

Firecracker Flounder
Fillet of flounder breaded in our special firecracker seasoning and served with creamy grits, collards and firecracker sauce
Fried Large Gulf Shrimp
Lightly breaded in our special firecracker seasoning served with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, seasoned fries and tortilla slaw
Salt & Pepper Catfish
Boneless catfish breaded in our special salt and pepper seasoning served with fries, tortilla slaw and tartar sauce
Parmesan Encrusted Catch
A mild flaky fish fillet with homemade mashed potatoes, green beans and tartar sauce
Crispy Gulf Oysters
Apalachicola oysters with seasoned fries, tortilla slaw and tartar sauce

Desserts

Blackout Cake
Homemade gooey chocolate fudge cake, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, butterscotch sauce and whipped cream
Key Lime Pie
Made fresh in house, our traditional key lime pie is made with a graham cracker crust and topped with fresh whipped cream
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
Vanilla bean cheesecake with a caramelized sugar topping, vanilla wafer crust and topped with fresh berries and strawberry sauce
Seasonal Crumb Cake
Seasonal fruit cobbler-style shortcake, served warm with ice cream

Side Salads

Signature Blt Salad
Iceberg and romaine lettuces, vine ripe tomato, and bacon tossed with ranch dressing
Southern Candied Pecan Salad
Spring mix with candied pecans, blue cheese, dried cranberries and herb vinaigrette
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad
Iceberg wedge with creamy bleu cheese dressing, candied pecans, bacon, blue cheese crumbles and vine ripe tomatoes
Classic Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine, house-made caesar dressing, seasoned croutons and grated parmesan

What 4,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Blue Marlin offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and incredibly well trained staff." Known for its excellent service and a wide variety of flavorful dishes, this Columbia favorite is perfect for both casual and special occasions. Guests appreciate its convenient location and charming ambiance, ensuring memorable visits.

4,287 Reviews

D
Doug
Charleston
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Horrible food. She crab soup was bland, steak undercooked, and the fried seafood was all overcooked. Just horrible. One good thing was the collards; they were delicious.
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Susan
VIP
Charlotte
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Waited close to 8 mins. before the server came over to greet and take drink order. He said he got caught up in the kitchen. The food was average. The skillet dish was bland and the composition of the dish did not make sense and did not look good at all. The half fried shrimp and scallop basket was bland as well. This was the 2nd time I have been here and the first time was great, so I was very disappointed in this visit. I will not go back.
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Michelle
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service was good. Atmosphere was intimate and quiet. Fantastic experience.
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Glenda
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was delicious and our server was great. The crab cake app & creme brulee cheesecake were the highlights! Pan seared scallops cooked perfectly.
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Edward
Indiana
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal and service. Will definitely eat there again
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Lauren
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blue Marlin always delivers! Delicious food and great service
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Jeannie
Charleston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Our server was great. The food was disappointing . I have been to The Blue Marlin so many times. The food has been great and flavorful but last night it was bland. I was embarrassed that I recommended this restaurant to my new boyfriend.
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Fernando
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the food is very good. I’m coming back.
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Katie
VIP
Charleston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Diana was great! She was knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions!
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Dianne
Western NC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everyone else's meal was great. They all had a fish dish of one kind or another. I chose to get filet. My server said there was no such thing as ordering it medium + but there is because I have had two other restaurants cook it for me that way. My filet was to too underdone the first time and then too overdone on the second try. Guess the cook doesn't know how to do a medium +. I'll stick to a fish dish next time. Other than that everything was superb !!!
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Blue Marlin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 799-3838.

Blue Marlin is rated 4.5 stars by 4287 OpenTable diners.

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1200 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Additional information

Cross street
Gervais Street
Neighborhood
Columbia
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Low Country, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Meagan Horton
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com/
Phone number
(803) 799-3838
Catering
Learn about our Catering Services. 803.799.3838 https://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com/#catering
Private party facilities
Whether it is light appetizers and drinks, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a family style buffet or a formal seated affair, the Vista Room offers the quality of food, excellent service, amenities and ambiance that are sure to make any event a success. Contact our Private Event Coordinator, Alexis Wilkinson for more information (803) 587-8131 -or- TheVistaRoom@BlueMarlinColumbia.com

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Starters

Southern Caviar

Charleston Crab Cake

Fried Green Tomatoes

Pecan Dusted Calamari

Petite Shrimp & Grits

Firecracker Shrimp

Crab And Spinach Fondue

Ahi Tuna

She Crab Soup

New Orleans Seafood Gumbo

Soup & Salad

Barbecue Salmon Salad

Blue Marlin Cobb Salad

Al Fresco Salmon Salad

Charleston Carb Cake Salad

Southern Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled Chicken Blt Salad

Fried Green Tomato Salad

Southern Crispy Chicken Salad

Soup And Salad

Signature Sandwiches

Old Fashioned Cheeseburger

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Entrées

Blackened Salmon Charleston

Blue Marlin Award Winning Shrimp & Grits

Grilled Catfish & Grits

Charleston Crab Cake

Low Country Shrimp Creole

Blue Marlin's Chicken Pasta

Grilled Tilapia & Succotash

Portabella Mushroom Ravioli

Fried Seafood Specialties

Firecracker Flounder

Fried Large Gulf Shrimp

Salt & Pepper Catfish

Parmesan Encrusted Catch

Crispy Gulf Oysters

Desserts

Blackout Cake

Key Lime Pie

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Seasonal Crumb Cake

Side Salads

Signature Blt Salad

Southern Candied Pecan Salad

Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

Overall ratings and reviews

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