Blue Marlin Menu – Columbia, SC

Type : Restaurant

Location : Columbia, SC

Classic Southern seafood made with locally sourced, sustainable fish, in contemporary environs. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Blue Marlin 29201

Address:
1200 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: (803) 799-3838

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Hours

Tuesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–3 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM

Menu

Lunch Menu
Ahi Tuna
Seared Ahi tuna paired with ginger aioli slaw, pickled ginger and wasabi
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
Charleston Crab Cake
Authentic low- country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat, served with a sweet onion remoulade and fire- roasted corn salsa
Pecan Dusted Calamari
Fresh Calamari, flash-fried and dusted with crushed pecans and Romano cheese, served with a sweet onion remoulade
Southern Caviar
House-made pimento cheese with aged white cheddar, served with pita chips
Crab & Spinach Fondue Skillet
Fresh blue crab and spinach in a creamy mornay sauce, served with pita chips
Firecracker Shrimp
Fried shrimp tossed with cherry peppers and served with roasted garlic ranch
Petite Shrimp & Grits
An appetizer portion of our signature dish with Adluh stone ground grits, sautéed creek shrimp, andouille sausage and Tasso gravy
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 Crab Cake Salad
Mixed Greens tossed with avocado, bacon and herb vinaigrette, drizzled with ranch dressing and topped with our Charleston Crab Cake
She Crab Soup
Fresh Crab meat in a rich, creamy soup topped with sherry
Barbecue Salmon Salad
Barbecued salmon filet on a bed of mixed greens, tortilla strips, and vine- ripe tomatoes tossed in a cilantro lime vinaigrette and drizzled with barbecue sauce
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 greens and vine ripe tomato tossed in house- made garlic ranch dressing and topped with sliced crispy chicken and Swiss cheese
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
Grilled Chicken BLT Salad
Grilled chicken, crisp greens, vine ripe tomatoes and smoked bacon tossed with house- made garlic ranch dressing
New Orleans Seafood Gumbo
An original New Orleans recipe with shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage and okra
Southern Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, bleu cheese crumbles, candied pecans, dried cranberries and herb vinaigrette topped with grilled chicken
Crab Cake Sandwich
Low country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat served on a toasted brioche bun with a fried green tomato, arugula, goat cheese and sweet onion remoulade
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded and served with lettuce, tomato, pickle slices, onion, mustard and mayo
Old Fashioned Cheeseburger
Fresh ground and served with lettuce, tomato, pickle slices, onion, mustard and mayo
Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, seasoned croutons and parmesan cheese
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce wedge topped with house- made bleu cheese dressing, candied pecans, smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles and vine- ripe tomatoes
Signature BLT Salad
Iceberg and romaine lettuce, vine- ripe tomatoes, and smoked bacon tossed in house- made garlic ranch dressing
Southern Candied Pecan Salad
Spring mix, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles, and dried cranberries tossed in herb vinaigrette dressing
Crispy Gulf Oysters
Apalachicola oysters served with french fries and tortilla slaw
Firecracker Flounder
Filet of flounder breaded in our special firecracker seasoning, served with creamy grits, collards and firecracker salsa
Fried Large Gulf Shrimp
Lightly breaded in our special firecracker seasoning, served with french fries and tortilla slaw
Parmesan Encrusted Catch
A mild, flaky fish fried in our parmesan breading, served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans
Salt & Pepper Catfish
Boneless catfish breaded in our special salt and pepper seasoning, served with french fries and tortilla slaw
Blackened Salmon Charleston
Topped with our shrimp and crab cream sauce, served with collard greens & Adluh Stone ground grits
Charleston Crab Cake
Authentic low country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat served with sweet onion remoulade, roasted corn salsa, Savannah red rice and collards
Low Country Shrimp Creole
Blue Marlin’s original Creole sauce with bacon tossed with sautéed shrimp over rice
Blue Marlin Award Winning Shrimp & Grits
Our signature dish. Adluh stone ground grits topped with sautéed creek shrimp, andouille sausage and tasso gravy
Grilled Catfish & Grits
Cajun or grilled catfish filet, served with stone ground Adluh grits and collard greens
Portabella Mushroom & Spinach Ravioli
Fresh spinach and mushroom ravioli tossed in basil pesto sauce, topped with marinated tomatoes and fresh basil
Blue Marlin Chicken Pasta
Blackened chicken and penne pasta tossed in an Asiago cream sauce, topped with smoked bacon, diced tomatoes, and green onions
Grilled Tilapia & Succotash
Grilled or Cajun tilapia filet with choice of served with Adluh stone ground grits and succotash
Blackout Cake
Homemade gooey chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate, caramel, and whipped cream
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
Vanilla bean cheesecake made in- house with a caramelized sugar topping, vanilla wafer crust, and topped with a fresh strawberry puree 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
Dinner Menu
Ahi Tuna
Sesame encrusted seared Ahi tuna served with ginger aioli slaw
Charleston Crab Cake
Authentic low country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat, served with a sweet onion remoulade and fire- roasted corn salsa
Crab & Spinach Fondue Skillet
Fresh blue crab and spinach in a creamy mornay sauce, served with pita chips
Fried Green Tomatoes
Green tomatoes breaded with cracked cornmeal and seasoned flour, deep fried and served with a chipotle cream sauce
Southern Caviar
House- made pimento cheese with aged white cheddar, served with pita chips
Pecan Dusted Calamari
Fresh Calamari, flash-fried and dusted with crushed pecans and Romano cheese, served with a sweet onion remoulade
Firecracker Shrimp
Fried shrimp tossed with cherry peppers and served with roasted garlic ranch
Petite Shrimp & Grits
An appetizer portion of our signature dish with Adluh stone ground grits, sautéed creek shrimp, andouille sausage and Tasso gravy
Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, seasoned croutons and parmesan cheese
New Orleans Seafood Gumbo
An original New Orleans recipe with shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage and okra
Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, shrimp, OR salmon with avocado, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, tomato, diced egg, cucumbers, and crispy greens tossed in our house- made herb vinaigrette dressing
She Crab Soup
Fresh crabmeat in a rich, creamy soup topped with sherry
Southern Candied Pecan Salad
Spring mix, candied pecans, blue cheese, and dried cranberries tossed in herb vinaigrette dressing
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce wedge topped with house- made bleu cheese dressing, candied pecans, smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles and vine- ripe tomatoes
Signature BLT Salad
Iceberg and romaine lettuce, vine- ripe tomatoes, and smoked bacon tossed house- made garlic ranch dressing
Award Winning Blue Marlin Shrimp & Grits
Our signature dish. Adluh stone ground grits topped with sautéed creek shrimp, andouille sausage and Tasso gravy
Charleston Crab Cakes
Authentic low- country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat, served with sweet onion remoulade, fire- roasted corn salsa, Savannah red rice, and sautéed green beans
Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
Fresh salmon filet topped with a teriyaki glaze, served with Savannah red rice and sautéed green beans
Oyster & Shrimp Skillet Bienville
Apalachicola oysters in a shrimp and tasso ham cream sauce, served in a sizzling skillet with pita chips and Adluh stone ground grits
Tilapia Charleston
Fresh pan- seared tilapia topped with a shrimp and crab cream sauce, served with Adluh stone ground grits and sautéed green beans
Salmon Pontchartrain
Fresh salmon fillet with blackened shrimp and scallops, finished with a mornay sauce and served with Adluh grits cakes and sautéed green beans
Vista Chicken
Fire- roasted chicken breast topped with sautéed spinach, sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese served with garlic mashed potatoes and finished with a roasted garlic butter sauce
Spinach & Mushroom Pesto Ravioli
Ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach and mushrooms in a basil pesto with marinated tomatoes
Chargrilled Ribeye
Hand- cut ribeye, lightly seasoned and served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans
Filet Mignon
Bacon wrapped, lightly seasoned and served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans
Crispy Gulf Oysters
Apalachicola oysters fried to perfection served with french fries and tortilla slaw
Firecracker Flounder
Filet of flounder breaded in our firecracker seasoning, served with creamy grits, tortilla slaw and firecracker salsa
Fried Large Gulf Shrimp
Lightly breaded in our firecracker seasoning, served with french fries and tortilla slaw
Seafood Platter
Crispy flounder, fried shrimp, and a Charleston crab cake served with tortilla slaw and french fries
Ahi Tuna
Sesame encrusted Ahi Tuna served with a summer orzo and sautéed spinach, finished with a ginger aioli
Seasonal Catch
Blackened North Carolina Trout served with a summer orzo and grilled asparagus, and finished with a citrus beurre blanc and basil oil
Mahi Orleans
Fresh filet of Mahi, topped with shrimp and crab in a citrus beurre blanc, served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans
Pan Seared Scallops
Seared scallops served with a summer orzo and grilled asparagus, finished with a citrus beurre blanc
Blackout Cake
Homemade gooey chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate, caramel, and whipped cream
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
Vanilla bean cheesecake made in- house with a caramelized sugar topping, vanilla wafer crust and topped with a fresh strawberry puree 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

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Robert McKenzie
Blue Marlin offers a charming atmosphere that warmly welcomes guests. While our expectations were high, the culinary experience fell slightly short. The appetizers were satisfactory but didn’t leave a lasting impression. The calamari lacked the distinctiveness we had hoped for, tasting similar to other restaurants. The crab cake, though visually appealing, disappointed with a warm exterior and cold center. Moving on to the shrimp and grits, the dish failed to impress with gritty, chunky, and dry grits and small, frozen-tasting shrimp. The scallops on the pasta dish lacked flavor, and the swordfish and potatoes were bland, with undercooked potatoes. On a positive note, the service was exceptional, with attentive staff providing a memorable dining experience. While Blue Marlin’s ambiance was enchanting, further refinements to the menu are needed to match the overall experience.

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Ash W.
We had a lovely meal at Blue Marlin. The food was very good and delivered hot. The wedge salad was fantastic. The ranch dressing was absolutely delicious. The other dishes were very good. Only mediocre note was the green beans – they seemed to lack real flavor and were a touch undercooked. We’d be happy to enjoy another dinner here some time in the future!

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Matt Borden
What a great place!

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Jeff Jackson
Really nice place to sit outdoors and have a nice meal, when the weather allows. Service is on point. I had the salmon Pontchartrain with shrimp and scallops topping it. A grit cake that made my eyes roll back in my head. My wife had the scallop dinner. Both meals were exceptional. Maybe her fingerling potatoes were a little overcooked, but overall, two really fine meals. We had the pecan crusted calamari for an app. Light batter and a very healthy portion. Oh yeah. Instead of before dinner bread……. ask for complimentary collard greens. I promise they will be as good as any you’ve ever had

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Jeff Gottdownunder
I so wanted to enjoy this. I usually don’t leave poor reviews but feel like there needs to be some balance in the reviews as we were in town for the weekend and used google to pick this place. Came here for the shrimp and grits and let’s just say I only ate a quarter of it. Texture was a bit off (both too loose and chunky) and on the bland side. We also had the salmon with scallops and it was also not finished (it’s not often we leave scallops uneaten but they were over cooked). The plate had some conflicting flavors going on.

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Hung Do
Went here for lunch around 1:30. Street parking at meter & a short walk. Place was packed. They had a private party as well at the adjacent facility. We waited 10 minutes, not too bad. Another couple decided to eat at the bar instead without waiting.

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Keith Feggestad
So… I’m a northerner with not much southern food experience. I really liked Blue Marlin! I had a crab cake and it was awesome. I also had the oyster and shrimp skillet – tasty! My fellow traveller had the blue Marlin shrimp and grits and he thought it was good. They also gave us a side of collared greens. They were good. Staff were very friendly. I highly recommend going here if you find yourself in Columbia, SC! Enjoy!

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Diamond C
We had a private event here for our SLC Dinner. The location wasn’t bad, the food was ok, the servers were nice but there was miscommunication between the staff that had us going back and forth to the main restaurant and private area because they didn’t know were we were to order things outside of the selected menu.

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J Welch
We decided last minute to give this restaurant a try. Reservations online were super easy. We were seated quickly, and food arrived in a timely manner. Our waitress was helpful and personable. The food was scrumptious. We will be back the next time we are in town.

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Anton Ivakhnenko
Disappointing food quality and service.

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