Reviews of Thirsty Marlin. (Restaurant) in Tampa (Florida).
Thirsty Marlin
1023 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683, United States
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Reviews of Thirsty Marlin
Robert Negron
With the Palm Harbor Craft Festival just outside and a noon time crowd it was very busy but things moved very fast. The food was great, the ambiance jolly and boisterous. The girl seating everyone had eternal patience and a ready smile. Our server George must moonlight as a comedian. I liked the diverse menu and the food coming out of the kitchen looked awesome. Best idea I saw was the food when ready was carried hot and pronto by kid runners, no waiting for a busy server. Great place to eat and drink, nice outdoor hangout to pass the time. Highly recommend.
Lisa DeFrank
I chose the Thirsty Marlin because I read they were pet friendly, they treated my pups like their own pets and even brought them a bowl of water! Now to the food and drinks, I ordered a rum bucket! Yum! For an appetizer I picked the fried green tomatoes, amazing and garnished with blue cheese crumbles , scallions and tomatoes they were delicious! I had the shrimp tacos which also were incredible, they came with a side of black beans and rice. George was my server and he took great care of me! Everything I ordered was delicious, I would definitely come back to try some of the other dishes ! I wish I had ordered dessert! Next time 😉
Jose Duddy
The outside looks a little rough when we pulled up however. Never judge a book by its cover.
Atmosphere #10
Service #10
Menu #10
Food quality #19.
We will go back
Has full bar and entertainment daily.
Eliana Hernandez
It is a nice local restaurant that had both indoor and covered outdoor seating. If you go during the summer, make sure to wear mosquito repellent as the outdoor area will have a few bugs roaming around which is normal.
As a fellow reviewer stated, with inflation alot of dishes range between $15 - $25. Tip is not included. Our total came out to $68 for a appetizer and 2 main dishes.
We had tuna slices as our appetizer. I am not remembering the exact name of the app but the tuna itself was delicious. The red sauce under was spicy and was not my favorite. I have to say, I don't enjoy tuna in a can so I was surprised when it came out looking like real fish and it was fresh. I never thought about it before really lol. It was $17.99 at the time I went in July 2022.
We also had Jambalaya which I will say was amazing. I am allergic to shrimp so I had them replace the shrimp with chicken strips. So delicious with the sausage it came with as well. It cost us $24.99 at the time. My partner had a lobster quesadilla which he did not enjoy and I didn't really care for a quesadilla at the moment so I didn't try any. He stated it was sweet for some reason and didn't finish it. Make sure to ask the waitress beforehand how some foods are since they don't know how you will react to certain foods or if you will enjoy the taste. I believe this was in the $17 - $20s range as well.
Since there weren't many individuals in the restaurant, I'll say about 20-30 all around the entire restaurant, we were in and out between 45 to 1hr and 25 mins. Not too long. There were more individuals at the bar than anything else. Besides us, there were 2 other tables outside preoccupied. Most individuals were inside.
Mark Sullivan
Exciting food options. Nice and cool inside with an outside bar and tables. Definitely a great spot to stop for good food and drinks.
All prices have gone up by hand written stickers. Also 3% transport surprise charge on the receipt.
How sad to price gouge your paying customers with no notice. Not cool.
RayRayTravels
Everything was so good! Ashley was a great server and we enjoyed our time on the back patio near the TIKI BAR!!!! You can tell they have live music from time to time since, there is a stage 😎. Lots of fans to stir the air and almost every table outside has cover or an umbrella to shield from the sun or rain. We will definitely return again when we are in this area!
robert Quinlan
Huge restaurant with many different rooms , some small and private some large and open to the outside . Always live music here at night and weekends. The food is delicious and service alot of fun . Can’t wait to go
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LeeAnna McDaniel
Thirsty Marlin has amazingly delicious food! We eat there often and have never had a bad meal. Service is always prompt and friendly. They have great live bands and the tiki bar outback is my go to spot for a happy hour drink. It’s the kind of place that the bartenders and patrons become friends. There’s always a good time around the tiki bar and service is always top notch! It’s where the locals go!
Andy Ramirez
Spectacular food. Stopped by for the first time. Wife had the portabella sandwich and I had the rodeo burger. Both were great. Fresh ingredients. Onion straws on the burger were plentiful and we'll seasoned. Excited to go back and try different items. Salmon wrap was well seasoned and plenty of salmon. Fish and chips had a tasty batter and fresh fish. Plenty of food on the plate. 2.26.22 - tried the poke nachos. Amazing. 100% worth the price. Huge portion, qualify ahi.
Misha Buchanan
I had the pork sandwich. It definitely delivered. 10/10 would come again and recommend!! My friend had the rodeo burger and it was amazing as well.
random person
The taste of the food was really good service was good but the crab legs where not very hot to the point that ivy the time we got to the 2nd cluster they where already cold.
Emily Bollero
Quaint, mom and pop joint for everything seafood! Service was great and food was delicious! We had the Bahama Mama conch fritters, the Pressed Cuban Sandwich and a piece of their key lime pie 💚 The beer was cold and the Goombay Smash was quite tasty 😋 Perfect place for a quick bite!
Donna Suchocki
Had a casual client event here. We had the perfect spot just off the bar for our small group. Had a great time. The tuna nachos are to die for! Our server, George, was kind and on the ball! Excellent service and atmosphere!!
Mickell Rust
Tried this place for the first time today. I was amazed. The food was phenomenal and the service was impeccable. Nelson went above and beyond to make sure my wife and kids were happy. I ordered the Jambalaya but after a bit Nelson came back and profusely apologized for the inconvenience. It held our lunch up a little bit but I ordered the Blackened Bacon Wrapped Scallops and it was amazing. Nelson gave the kids free dessert for our troubles. The owner Al came and asked how our meal was and we had to admit that this was one of, if not THE best dining experiences we have had since the pandemic. We will return. Often.
Casey Johnson
Good service .. sushi was fantastic and found a place we could enjoy without everyone smoking all the time
Al Autry
Looked on reviews and decide to have dinner on 08/24/22. We arrived at 5 pm and immediately were seated
Waiters were Kory and Koty with one being trained and first day on the job.
Ordered the onion rings as a appetizer it arrived I five minutes cooked fresh and hot and were excellent.
We ordered the fish and chips fries and slaw. Also ordered 8 shrimp (jumbo size ) fries and corn. Food arrive before we could finish the onion rings and everything was fantastic. Also my wife had a strawberry daiquiri
I would rate this 5 stars and we are going back.
Al McCord
Great little place. Good food & service! Drinks are well made. Fish sandwiches are awesome! A little hard to get to right now because of street work but worth it! Will go back often.
Joe eckley
DJ was the absolute best. Incredible food, incredible atmosphere… But what made it the most special was DJ. He’s super personable, super friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly nice. Ask for him, the next time you are at the. Thirsty Marlin. Thanks D J for a great night.
Diemti Vee
One of the all-time greatest spots to eat in Palm Harbor. When people say that Palm Harbor has the best restaurants, this is the first place that flashes to mind. Makes me miss days with my grandparents here 20 years ago when I was a kid. Been back in my adulthood and it's just as awesome as ever. Huge hearts in these owners to keep the quality up after all this time.
Jeff Davis
Excellent grouper here, and the jambalaya is to die for. Been too long since I had one this good. Friendly staff, and the prices were reasonable. Will definitely come back!
R Turer
Been going forever. Nice to see old town Palm Harbor growing and vibrant. Probably could use a refresh here to keep up. Food not as good as remembered. Burger overcooked, grouper on dry side. But always thought great. May have been just. SAT thing.
Joseph (Rockstar)
Service was excellent and food with minor adjustments would make this 5 star. The seafood stuffed jalepenos were simply perfect. It would be even better if as an option they did them pan seared and topped with some carmelozed onions with the sauce on the side, versus breaded and fried. But still, the jalepenos were excellent as they were and get 5 stars. The grilled jerk chicken was also fresh, cooked perfect, and flavorful. 5 star there as well. The blackened fish sandwich was all around fresh too. Where things fell short and really should not have is with the side items. The slaw would have been better if apple cider vinegar based and made in house. Andrew fries were a disappointment add they need to be fresh cut in house to give the perfect dining experience. Overall great food and excellent quality with a good flavor profile, depending on the item. A few minor fixes and this establishment would be a strong 5 star experience.
MARLLANA KITZMAN (MARCIE)
We had the fried green tomatoes, and lobster bisque, and I had shrimp tacos and hubby had the French dip with onions and mushrooms... I enjoyed all of it... he is pickier than I am. The food came out hot and fresh.. cooked well. His French dip was not as flavorful but nowadays we all have to watch how we salt and pepper. I was 😊 happy with mine!
Kathy Montz
The Conch Chowder was delicious! The portions are huge, we split a sandwich. Great service, helpful with menu selections and cheerful which was refreshing.
Scott McLarnon
Local, non chain seafood place never disappoints. Good food, fair portions and reasonable prices. Very family friendly.
Rafal Panasiuk
Great time to grab some happy hour drinks and some great seafood. Food was delicious and bloody mary was the best I've ever had. Live music in the afternoon with an outdoor tiki bar. A must visit if you are in the Palm Harbor area.
Jennifer Dennis
Loved the all you can eat crab! Delicious
Story time With Auntie Kookoo
Had our annual Christmas 🎄 lunch @ Thisty Marlin again this year 🎅 As usual we had a blast!!!🤗💕☃️ Our Server Nelson was amazing, atmosphere was fantastic and we all had an absolutely fantastic time!!!! 🎅💕🤗💕☃️💕🤶💕🎄
Ted Elliott
This is one of our go-to places. Never disappointing. From dinners to sandwiches this place rocks. My wife loves the battered shrimp, the fish is great, and the ribs are out of this world as well. And while you are there be sure to try the rum punch bucket. A delicious combination of fruit juices and flavored rums.
Live music nightly. And while there is no official dance floor you can usually find room to do a twinkle or two.
Daily specials from all you can eat crab to lobster to unlimited shrimp. A definite must stop if you are in the area.
Robert S
Stopped in for some Happy Hour drinks and an appetizer. Tried something that is so crazy the Bartender asked are you sure? But not crazy in a bad way.....crazy delicious. Like a guilty pleasure. Pulled pork onion ring nachos. That's right instead of tortilla chips its onion rings. Soooo good. The nachos were loaded with pulled pork and cheese all the flavors worked perfectly. Bartender was friendly and professional.
Angela Katsavavakis
Being a tourist in the area I rely on recommendations, or on reviews through online searches. I usually prefer to go to restaurants where the locals go and that are not chains. So with all the above criteria that’s how I decided to go to this restaurant. It’s located in an unique area in Palm Harbor, where there are several restaurants adjacent to each other. They all have that Islands/Keys look, including this one, which is a fun ambience. There is outdoor and indoor seating, and today they had live music outside. I elected not to sit outside because there is a smoking there. The service is friendly and attentive. The menu is interesting, with items that you don’t see often, like cracked conch. There is also a board with the specials of the day. My husband have not had cracked conch in 25 years, so he was excited to see it on the menu, which he ordered. It was more in thicker strips than the thin layers that he’s used to. Also, the batter was thicker not allowing you to truly taste the conch. I ordered the Grouper Atlantis as I read rave reviews about it. It was a well made dish, with lots of seafood topping the tender grouper: shrimp, crab and sea scallops. However it is not my style of fish preparation. For my taste it was too rich because of the thick Hollandaise sauce and added to that a layer of melted Parmesan cheese. It will be a finer dish if the Hollandaise sauce was thinner and more lemony to balance out the fish and seafood, plus without the cheese. I read the dish description before I ordered it, however I thought it would be more the way I just described it, so that’s why I decided to order it.
Jacques Marion
Fried Grouper Sandwich was crispy, yet firm and flaky delicious Grouper, fresh onion slice, lettuce, juicy tomato on a fresh onion roll, accompanied by crunchy sweet slaw, and green beans w/sliced carrots dusted w/cheese. Folks, this is heaven on a Sandwich. Thirsty Marlin is located in the heart of Palm Harbor. Sit inside, sit under the trees, or in the tikki bar backyard w/live music. Multiple bars. Delicious Sushi Rolls!
Dionne DelSignore
Best lunch we have had in a long time! The grouper tacos and lobster quesadilla was amazing!!!
Zachary Souers
Great food, great atmosphere, great people makes for a really great evening / Date Nite!!
Shout out to our Awesome bartender Eric Excellent service as always, thanks Jeff always thanks ag55
George S
Both my wife and I had the fried shrimp. They were way, way too salty and the breading was so crunchy I thought I was eating the tails of the shrimp. The cole slaw and fries were good but the preparation of the shrimp ruined the dinner for the both of us. For $21.99 each it was not worth it. Tell your chef to lighten up on the salt and crispy breading. Normally I do not leave reviews but this was bad enough that I will think twice before eating here again.
carolyn kies
Had a great dinner and service at Thirsty Marlin. Started with the green bean appetizer then sushi and coconut shrimp-best coconut shrimp ever! We sat on the back patio and had great service by Ashton, he knew the menu and the specials, which were many, and he was very attentive even though he had many tables. Thanks Thirsty!
Eric
This place is awesome. Visited at lunch, probably a pretty happening place at night. Jambalaya was the best! Great job!
Lauren Miller
The prime rib quesadilla was truly amazing. My friend had the double bacon cheese burger. He enjoyed it. Kathy provided superior customer service. Overall great experience. We will be back.😁😁
Christianson Goodley
The Thirsty Marlin is a great place for fresh sea food, great drinks,and a fun atmosphere in down town Palm Harbor.
Go check it out for your self and taste what you have been missing, you will be back again and again. Enjoyed
April Hawthorne
As a local Realtor and new transplant, our weekends have been spent exploring the area and finding fun spots to eat. I thoroughly enjoyed my sushi here. Ryan recommend the Hawaiian Roll (picture attached) and I also ordered the Palm Harbor Roll in honor of our new hometown. A definite place to relax, enjoy live music and good food.
BlueFlameBird
Our server - Nelson - was very sweet welcoming and energetic! There was a wait which was understandable from the amount of people dining but it didn't detract from the experience. The food was good and hopefully I can return soon!
Little Hasman
Excellent fish and chips as well as excellent speciality cocktails. The atmosphere was great and the live band was excellent. The 4 star rating is because the bathroom looked like it was straight from a horror movie.
Jackie Campbell Altieri
We had a reservation last Sunday night after a dance recital. We showed up with quite a few more people than we initially expected. Everyone accommodated us beautifully. Food and service were top notch!! Thank you!!
Haley Tiaskkun
The service went above and beyond! Food was delicious, menu had tons of options including sushi!! I was impressed! Dog friendly
Jennifer Gall
Such a cute place with a band!! Lots of bustling people/servers/FUN! Service was great! Food was meh. If we go back, it will be drinks only.
Alisha W
Went here for dinner and we had the Lobster quesadilla & Buffalo quesadilla. You definitely get your money's worth! They didn't skimp on anything! It was the most stuffed quesadillas we've ever had. They were both delicious. My only complaint was the waitress reached over my plate 4 times and touched my food once in doing so. It was completely unnecessary as there were only 2 of us at a 5 seat table.
Jane Roderick
Most amazing atmosphere! Sushi and grouper to name a few of my favs. Outdoor patio gives the feeling of sitting in an island hut with great drinks and the best live music. Customer service is always top notch! The Thirsty Marlin is the place to go!
F M (The_Tank)
Food was excellent and the live band (Bus Stop) had the whole crowd dancing. Would recommend it to everyone!
Natalie Garr
I really liked the garlic butter and cheese on the veggies. Got the grilled scallops and they were alright, a bit over cooked with a rubbery texture and not too much flavor. Potato was nice. Kind of expensive for the quality of food.
Brenda Acquaviva
Food was excellent, prices were reasonable. Entertainment was great.
The only problem was that once our waitress took our order, we never saw her again until we went searching for her! We were in the patio area, and evidently they saddled her with a table of 20 people in the indoor area!
We had to keep stopping busboys to ask for condiments,etc. When we asked for our check, she came out and apologized and explained what had happened.
Shame on management not making sure that her other tables were covered! This was a Birthday dinner that was dampened by the lack of attention of our table of 3.
Dan O'Connell
Had a great experience! Our server Smiley was on point and so friendly. He made it feel like a party. He was very thorough and knowledgeable about the entire menu. We had a party of seven and Smiley was on point. The food was awesome! Highly recommend the Thirsty Marlin. We will return!
Anthony Digiammo
Very disappointed about where this place has dropped to. Food was mediocre and the atmosphere was terrible with staff shouting to each other and slamming trays right next to our table. No wonder it was empty.
Joe Ruble
We went to Thirsty Marlin this week and had an awesome time. The Atlantis was out of this world - grouper, shrimp and crab. Wow!! We also had the jerk chicken but I can't say I was a huge fan. The flavors were good, I'm just not a big jerk seasoning fan.
Our waiter was Kameron and he was awesome. He was really helpful in choosing or meals and was a lot of fun.
Stoney Toney
Great food, good atmosphere and the waiters are cool
Krissy T
Cozy, indoor and outdoor seating. There's usually live entertainment. Old faithful. Food and drinks are ok.
Michael Dreishpoon
I’ve been to this place 5 or 6 times in the last 3 months and have head great meals every single time. The menu is extensive, the servers are friendly and the vibe is just right. Our waiter, Mike, was excellent during my most recent visit. Keep up the good work, Thirsty Marlin.
Lindsay Crossland
First time here, definitely will be back soon! Salmon wrap, black beans and rice, all you can eat shrimp on Sundays - coconut, fried, and blackened - everything was great!
Alfred Arborn
Went with my wife on a busy Saturday night. It appeared as though they might have been a bit shorthanded but the crew was hopping. Our waiter was “Cameron” (sp?) and he was personable and moved with a sense of purpose. It looked like he was handling several tables besides ours and didn’t look like he ever wrote anything down !! Food was excellent; service was excellent; and live music was excellent.
Jennifer Conger
Great food, and plenty of it. My fiance and I went there for dinner on the recommendation of a friend. When I first walked in, I was overwhelmed by an odor that I can only describe as rancid beer. I think the problem is in the rug at the front door. After we were seated I went to the ladies room and was once again overwhelmed by the odor of sewer gases backing up into the room. I'm asking myself whether I want to eat in this place, but decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. Coconut shrimp and ribs were excellent: ribs were tender and fell off the bone, the coconut shrimp was a generous portion and served with a great pina colada sauce. I love coleslaw, so I ordered it as a side and was greatly impressed. I highly recommend Thirsty Marlin, and will definitely return. I hope they will address their odor problems.
Kathy Embrey
Great service, excellent food & reasonable prices. Ribs were, excellent, very tender and lobster quesidilla was loaded. Highly recommend.
John Brombosz
Great food and nice variety on menu. Comfortable outdoor seating are as well. Pet friendly restaurant
Kim Wilson
Always a great meal with casual atmosphere
We have been here on several occasions at various times and its always great service, fantastic food and drinks. The fish is always fresh and delicious. The lobster bisque is the best in town. Everything I have ever ordered has been delicious.
Yolanda S
Love the atmosphere here, but feel food is overpriced and overly buttered. My tummy regretted it after!
Rick Burke
Service tonight was sluggish at best as eating solo one always tends to be ignored, but the won ton poke tuna nachos were just spot on....
Linda Edwards
Stopped at the Thirsty Marlin for lunch. Food was good and portions big. I had the Mushroom Swiss bBurger with fries and slaw. Very good.
jeffrey mchughes
Long time staple in Palm Harbor Florida and for good reason. The food and drinks!! The Conch fritters are smallish but very good. We also tried the Fried Green tomatoes. Not the best but still crunchy and tasty. The fish tacos were just about perfect! Blackened Mahi done crispy and spicy. Shredded cabbage, guacamole, diced tomatoes and a creamy taco sauce and just enough shredded cheese to complete three fabulous tacos. Of course the frozen strawberry daiquiri were potent and delicious. Friendly staff and very attentive. NICE lunch.
elisa vangorder
Always love this place! So much fun and very relaxing atmosphere! Food is great!
Tracy McClory
Great food, super service, pleasant atmosphere and going back soon soon soon!
Linda Francesconi
I had Salmon with grilled onions
Not a big fan of onions but they were amazing! I will order it again. Our waiter was cute, funny & very nice. A good time@
Rachel Smith
The BEST fish and chips!!! All you can eat crab legs on Mondays. Great service!!
Angela Walker
😊 Food was good...service 🤔 Eeehhhh. He just wasn't "interested" 😜 Kinda rude to set the drinks down then throw coasters/napkins on the table 😳🙄
Jason Hodges
Best fried green tomatoes and a grouper sandwich to rival Frenchys. Great outdoor seating and live music.
iyad bakir
Very good food Kevin the cook is an artist and Ashley was my waitress is the best with always smile on her face.
Reese VanD
This is the most fun place in all of Palm Harbor Fresh perfectly perpared food, Fun Friendly Staff ( Tommy the Bartender, Jasmine Charity and Cappy the waitresses) Professional entertainment and HIgh Energy Atomoshere.
I live in Clearwater where there are many place, None Like this!
Kathy Kops
I planned a 90th birthday celebration at The Thirsty Marlin this past weekend for my Dad and it far-exceeded my expectations! All of the wait staff were incredibly friendly, attentive and efficient. Big shout-outs to Nicole and Michael who were WONDERFUL with the 24 people that filled the room. The food was fabulous, served hot and the portions were huge! I highly recommend the Thirty Marlin for your special occasion party or just a nice meal out as you won't be disappointed. Thank you Cinda for accommodating us to ensure the evening went so smoothly. Keep up the great work and we will be back!
Bob Sutton
Thirsty Marlin offers mostly typical bar food, but better than average and with generous portions. The service was rather informal but pretty good, especially considering the number of people in our party. The atmosphere was definitely noisy, even though the band had not started to play, in spite of having been setting up for over two hours.
coquiee
Had a wonderful time with friends on a Friday night! The band, Rhythm Express, was great! Laid-back atmosphere with a small town vibe is what this place offers, along with a wide selection of libations and food. I had the poke bowl and my husband had some tuna tataki and sushi. Delicious! Hubby was also happy to have Reef Donkey on draft, so all in all, it was a good night.
Anthony Pepe
Sat outside barr people were friendly the food was good arrived fast and hot. Bartender girl was great. it was 54° and I was laughing the regulars all bundled up with Coats hats and gloves.
Michele Stewart
We had been to Thirsty Marlin years ago and it was great. This time, terrible. Long wait to get waited on, long wait in between appetizers. lunch, getting our bill. Very disappointing. Brought family there from out of town for mother's day. Oh, and they weren't too crowded, So the poor service we can't blame on that.
Richard Smothers
We had friends visiting from out of state. Party of 7, on a Friday evening with great weather. We were seated right away and our server, ‘Smiley’ made sure we had a great experience. We left painfully full of great food and had a wonderful time because of ‘Smiley’.
Samantha Collins
Two words... Lobster quesadillas.
I'm serious, if you don't try it, you'll regret it for the rest of your life.
Excellent service. Delicious food. The menu had so much to choose from. This is pet friendly, so bring your fur baby ❤️
Courtenay O'Connell
I’m surprised that I have not reviewed this restaurant yet. We have enjoyed their seafood many times over the years. The coconut shrimp (which I had tonight) is one of my favorites. Husband usually has the fried shrimp (very good), but opted for the cheese burger tonight (3/2/22).
Justin was our server, and he was excellent. He took our order after giving us time to peruse the new menu. He was quick to deliver our drinks, and the entrées came out hot. We were one of several tables for him, and he did his best taking care of us.
The burger was delicious, according to my husband, as were the fries and slaw. But the onion bun was not good. He chose not to eat it. When he mentioned it to the manager on our way our, she apologized. Said supply issues mean that they must take what they can get.
It was noisy tonight, so when we talked, we were straining our voices. Music got louder when we left. Outside areas for eating looked good, but they were not quieter. It was disappointing to us for it to be loud and busy on a Wednesday night. But we know it was good for the owners and servers.
Richard Osterude
I loved this place, they have a great location, live music , great service and the food used to be amazing… but the last couple of times the food hasn’t been as good as it used to be. I’m happy it’s thriving, serving the community and generating jobs but you can’t let the quality of the food slip.
Kaleb Shafer
Overall we had a good experience here. We did wait about 15 min from being seated to someone coming over to us. Kole was our server and did a good job! Food was good and fast, Drinks we’re good but took a bit. Wish they had a drink menu at every table along with condiments. I wound up giving our drink menu and ketchup to the table next to us so our busy server didn’t have to find them else where. Would come back but wouldn’t be my first choice.
Marcia Harbaugh
We had lunch with my son and daughter in law last Sunday. Lovely atmosphere and great service. I had friend shrimp and it had delicious light breading.
I will be glad to return here to try my next choice from their wide menu.
Jennifer Burket
As always the sushi was fantastic! Drinks were strong and cold but the weather was sooo miserably hot 🔥
Love Thirsty because it's so dog friendly... As are most of the places in DT PH... And they always have live music 🎶
Diane McLeod
Busy evening there. Wanted to sit outside, but tables were occupied. Hostess sat us near the kitchen, wasn't crazy about that. Our server was really good.
Our orders were correct, food was served quickly. We'll be back.
Deven barnhill
One of my favorite places when I'm in town, but George might want to reconsider his position at the front door. What a put off. Said there was no seats out back, which we found was not true at all. But after we moved out back, the tiki bar, as usual, did not disappoint! Overall great time had by all!
James Befort
Always great bands and the waitress really had the kitchen hook my Lobster quesadilla up with the lobster! Ask them to load it up with lobster and you will not be disappointed!
Aileen Sirmons
I went with some of my coworkers. It was our first time. Recommended by my son. The food was great! We must go again soon 😊👍 …
Nicole Brown
Delicious. Run don’t walk and order the Tuna Nachos and Fried green tomatoes. Justin was our server, he’s awesome. Attentive and great at recommendations. Saw him offer a pup water
On the back porch. Fun environment with the live music. Will be back.
larry paskiewicz
It wasn't very busy but the food was excellent!
Kenneth McCulloch
Servers can be a little slow, but the food is good. The buffalo marlin wings are probably some of the best I’ve had in town I would definitely recommend them if you like hot wings.
Meghan Venus
I went to dinner by myself, and my waiter Des was awesome! Very attentive, checked in on me often, consistently refilled my drink before it ever got completely empty, and answered all my questions. Great service. The food here is outstanding too, I’ve had their Wonton Tuna Poke Nachos every single time I’ve been because they’re THAT good! I recommend this place to anyone who asks where to eat.
susan payne
What a great place the food was awesome, Jacob is a waiter there he is so kind and considerate, he wasn't our waiter but he talked to us what a nice guy. The margaritas to die for I had both the slim and the $5 house they're both good. We went there on Sunday they have Dollar oysters and $2 oysters unbelievable great I had chicken wings they were the best, everything there was remarkable the service the bartender the food it was an amazing afternoon. Kaylee our waitress he was the best, she took unbelievable care of us she made our afternoon. I can't thank her enough and everybody there that made our day wonderful. Definitely be back again what a great place great people great food, definitely be back again soon.
Jan Volles
Went early for dinner on Valentine's Day. The place is bigger than it looks. We were impressed with the food and the service and we liked the casual atmosphere. We would definitely go there often if we lived around here.
Julie Lambdin Merritt
I went back to Thirsty Marlin tonight to speak with the manager and to get my credit card. I didn't realize until today that I didn't get back. He was very understanding, gave me a nice gift certificate but no credit card found. Cancelled, now I get to wait for another one and change all my bill payers. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT...
THIRSTY MARLIN...
you may have eaten at this establishment or not. It is located at Florida Ave. in Palm Harbor. I met a few girls there last night for Happy Hour and dinner. Happy Hour? I'm not a real drinker or even a fake one, really. I ordered a shot of tequila. Austin, our great and very personable (dimpled) waiter asked me what brand. I told him his choice. I then ordered coconut shrimp for $21.xx. He told me it came with 2 sides and pointed where the side items were. I asked him if he could make my order 2 of the sweet potato fries that were on the list. He told me not a problem. The shot came in a low ball or old fashioned glass, not a shot glass. I took 3 SWALLOWS of this "shot" after the 1st gulp I expected a burn .. mmmm I'd have to say-NOPE, NOTHING. IT WAS WATER!!! Got my dinner. Excellent service and food was out of this world. I ordered another shot, thinking I'll give them the benefit of... Another "shot glass" and NUTTIN BUT WATER. I told Austin about it. Got my bill for the 6 coconut shrimp and 2 sides of sweet potato fries, diet coke and 2 shots. Came to $46. The shots, $8/piece, "are not included in Happy Hour" WHA? (wish I would have known to ask that, duh) I asked server Austin if he talked to his manager "oh the reason it tasted like water is that it was served cold. (Cold tequila?) Ok fine. That's $16 off of a $46 bill. ($30 for the non-mathers out there) Soo then find out that the sweet potato fries must be extra. NO WHERE did it say that on the menu or did Austin tell me. So I spent about $57 on ___. But had a great time with friends. I'm saving you the time and $. We have great seafood restaurants here but my advice is to go elsewhere. I know times are tough now a days. I'm chalking it up to LESSON LEARNED. This has been brought to you by one unhappy customer.
Steven Ferrell
My girlfriend and I had pretty much the best tacos we have ever had. We went out Cinco de mayo, but the place next door was on a 2 hour wait, so we thought let's try the Thirsty Marlin, this place must have tacos. We ordered shrimp and Mahi Mahi tacos. We couldn't eat them fast enough, they were that good.
Christina Martinez
The food wasn't my taste. My chicken tasted like fish the only thing I ate was the fries. And even though I took off the lettuce and tomatoes and onions I did not know that there was mushrooms. I hate mushrooms so when I bit into my sandwich I spit it back out. The service was great she noticed something was wrong and she copped my meal. She did ask if she can redo it I said no I don't want it because I didn't want to stay there it was crowded no 6 feet apart and no mask the guy behind us was literally loud and I have anxiety so we left. Our waitresses very nice and friendly. But I don't think we'll be coming back. If you like seafood this is the place to go. You like music this is The place To go They have live music outside on the patio. If you like alcohol will they have a bar so this is your place to go. Everything was okay beside my food and my son didn't want to eat his food and the annoying customer that was seated in back of us. But my other son and my husband they enjoyed it.
Mandy Barrows
Food was great! Huge portions. Their french fries are amazing. Waitstaff was attentive. Highly recommend!
Aida G
Fast and polite service, very good menu, we had the mahi and the grouper which were both very good. The Greek salad is giant. Fun, very beach Florida atmosphere. We had a great experience.
Carol Wells
Great food, live music and dancing!!!! Who could ask for more than that!!
Helene Douglas
Dinner was delicious! We asked for a quiet table and the hostess put us in the perfect spot. Service was great! Prices did go up a bit, but it's worth it.
teej A
I was here last night to celebrate Easter with my girlfriend & her family & this place was really cool. Loved the live music (the band they had was called Whiskey Throttle & they killed it) The crowd was cool & friendly as well as the servers. It was a fun time & the food was great. The prices were very reasonable. I got a big bowl of Lobster bisque for 5$ & a large serving of the sweet potatoes for only $3.50. It was an all around nice experience. I will definitely return again, when I go back to the area!
Monique le
They got us in fairly quickly. 15min. Restaurant next door was an hour wait. Our appetizer was divine! Onion rings and pulled pork! Fish tacos were delicious!
Cinder Van
I had oysters on the half shell and I would not recommend them they were small and kind of gray. The atmosphere was very friendly. But the price was pretty high.
Patricia Hanson-Locke
Always a great place to dine. The food is great, the atmosphere fun and the staff is always kind and attentive. We have dined here for lunch on numerous occasions. We love the fresh seafood and Caribbean flare. Also like the fact they have indoor and outdoor dining. It’s a fun place directly in downtown Palm Harbor. We’ve heard they have great entertainment at night or on the weekends but have yet to experience this first hand.
James Reynolds
Great place to eat and drink, nice outdoor hangout to pass the time. Highly recommend.
Chris Cullen
I come back every year when I visit Florida to get the lobster quesadilla. It's awesome, I love them! And the quality has been consistent over the years. The ambiance and service are great, too. Keep it up!
Darla Sinnard
Delicious, fresh seafood served with a smile! Love Thirsty Marlin!
Siobhan Peterson
Huge portions, very friendly staff. Love this place.
Shelby Thompson
By far the best blackened grouper I've ever had since I've been here. A girl with me had a very serious dairy allergy and our waiter was very helpful and caring about it. She found something to eat and it was good. Love this place!
Gina Moss
Bravo and cheers to Tim the manager and his team! We have been living here 14 years and have always had great quality food and top notch service at
Thirsty'Marlin ! If something is not to your liking they always make it right! It's not easy working in the service industry in this current environment. They are always friendly and accommodating❣️Thank you
Brian James
The food was excellent. Mom, a cancer survivor with food challenges, devoured and completely enjoyed the lobster bisque. Special thanks for that, chef. Justin(Dustin/Jeff) did a great job taking care of us. All six of us were very happy with everything.
April Torregiante
Love this place! Yummy food and drinks and great music...what more could you ask for?
Tom Laughner
For what it is, it's a fine place to go. Burger was sufficient, although I suspect the patty had been frozen. Fries are delicious, staff is friendly. It's not the cleanest restaurant I've eaten in but it did the trick.
Mary Schauer
Great food, and great service. Our waiter has worked there for years and is always a pleasure. George and smiley are great waiter's. However there's a female that wear glasses, dirty blonde hair, that's horrible and rude. And brings your salad at the end of your meal. Who does that!
Kari Brothers
Fantastic fish and chips, as well as blackened grouper sandwich (shown)
Phil Geyer
Great food and great service. Loved the outdoor seating area. Cyclist friendly! 😉 …
Jill Smith
We had a fantastic Mother's Day Lunch here. The service was fantastic and the food delicious. The best part is you can bring your furry friend to enjoy the patio. We loved the experience and will be back!
Karen R. Capobianco
We only ordered desert by phone. Took 15 more min. After getting there to get it. Asked 4 2 slices of Oreo choc cake. Got 1 and it wasn't ready. Overly busy. It was delish, got to be chill, can't be in a hurry if going there. 🍰🍴 …
Maureen Grab
I had to check out the rumor...the Thirsty Marlin, my favorite go to place, "IS" open for business! I am here having one of my favorite sandwiches and a beer!
Jack Duffie
This place is awesome. We first sat inside to eat, but we decided we wanted to sit outside because it was very nice out and a nice breeze. The food was awesome. Bacon wrapped blackened scallops with a thai chili sauce brushed on and was it ever go delicious. I had fried corn on the cob and sweet potatoes fries. My finace' had Calamari, and a bowl of Lobster bisque soup. Beg plates and a lot of food. Definitely priced right!!! Loved it and we will be going back again real soon!!! Clean, and the Service was awesome!!!!!
Evangelos Chatziemmanouil
The place has different levels and rooms where you can get your meal. Not bad food but also nothing extraordinary... Good service and prices are kinda normal for the area and little bit more expensive.
Darian Spell (Reverbdafirst)
The Seafood broil and the rum runner were great and the atmosphere was pleasant. Place is fantastic and I love the staff. Kam was especially great to us and I would love to come again.
Elizabeth Krysiak Sabo
Good location. Fabulous menu and food..Entertainment on weekends..
susan desalvo
Six ate dinner and cocktails without one complaint. The oysters, along with other plates, were all served with perfect temperatures and presentation. I must add that our server, Wyatt B, was outstanding. If you are hungry this is the place to go!!
Lucinda Booze-Dixon
My husband and I had date night here. The food and drinks were really good. We really enjoyed the live music.
Allie Serrano
We came for all you can eat snow crab and OMG. It was sooo good. Definitely will be back 😍 …
Andrea Pawlowski
Thirsty Marlin exceeds 5 stars ! We had a moms meet up of 30 women , we were turned away from so many places because they didn’t want a party that big , thirsty marlin accepted us , no deposit , had the tables set for us at our arrival time ! Our waitress , my god what a rockstar !!! She separated checks , kept track of everything , was so attentive did not miss a beat , they were patient while we waited for our party , so welcoming . This establishment exceeded everything , all the women agreed , this is the place we will continue to hold our moms dinners because the food , environment and staff were AMAZING !!! I am impressed , I will make sure all of Pinellas county knows how amazing this place is ! Beyond impressed ! The menu selection is HUGE the food quality is amazing and most of all thank you to the staff , above and beyond !!! In a time where things are tough your establishment really showed great service still exists . BRAVO 10 Stars !!
Richard Mathews
We ended up going here due to a poor experience at another restaurant. It was the best decision we made restaurante wise. Our waiter Joey gave us awesome recommendations and made our experience very enjoyable. The level of food was very good and the place was kept very clean. The waiter also ensured my food was kept free of the food items I am allergic too and caught things on my plate that I did not. It was a great experience and I would love to return here again.
Benjamin E. Skelton
Excellent food and service. The best onion rings in Florida. Shrimp tacos with 3 shrimp in both tacos. Chicken beans and rice was a generous portion. Grouper cheeks and fries were sizable with plenty to take home. Pulled pork onion rings with cheese was a meal by itself. My first time there today. I will certainly return.
Shari Silk
Honestly based on its reputation, I was underwhelmed. Closer to 3.5. Stuffed jalapeno appetizer was horrible, greasy, gross filling. Onion rings were good. Fish & chips was OK. Fries were cold and limp. The wings on the next table looked fabulous and I wished I had gotten that! Service was OK. They were busy & probably short on staff.
Andrei Nelson
Love love love their seating area in the back. Wide open with fire pits and heaters for the cool nights. Great atmosphere to hangout with friends and watch the game. Awesome drinks and lots to eat. Try the grouper nuggets or the Buffalo shrimp you won't be disappointed.
Stephanie Marcsisin
Awesome Food and great Atmosphere.The service is excellent.Fun place!!
Kim Sears
Local hidden secret. Great food and service. Nelson (our server) was very accommodating. Sharing other great local places to visit.
Coolhand Luke
Group of five after a long day golfing….had a great experience. Meliss was not only attentive but very personable.
Will be back soon!
Amanda Roles
A full menu PLUS sushi??? I was so impressed!! I had the dragon roll which was amazing. And also got the crab dinner. The crab legs were pretty expensive compared to other places which would also have a higher quantity... But it was very very good!
Jayne Brundin
Our first time tonight, brought out of town guests. We were all thrilled with our appetizers and meals. Party of four and all orders were different fish dinners, all cooked to perfection! Our server was Brendan! Brendan was an excellent waiter!!!! We will be frequenting the Thirsty Marlin from here on out. I wish server’s at all restaurants were as happy and diligent as Brendan. Thank you all at the Thirsty Marlin for a wonderful night out with friends.
Wanda Bittinger
Service was slow, and waitress not very attentive, but shrimp was fresh.
Sherry Seiler
I ordered the blackened prime rib, and baked potato. It was delicious. The meat was tender,and juicy. Potato was fully cooked, and the peel was washed
Also had the conch fritter appetizer. Batter was delicious the conch was sparse. For dessert I had the key lime pie. It was made the way it should be made. Tart and thick yum!!!
Highly recommend this restaurant for fish and meat dishes. 🏆
carlos maldonado
WOW‼️ Great food and nice service and lots food.
Kayla Sasbon
I love eating here. Always great service and great tasting food. My server Jasmine was awesome! She made the experience even better. Knowledgeable about the menu, brought drinks and food out in a timely manner, and was very outgoing.
Nell G.
Great music, food and diverse crowd. Staff was so friendly!!!
Becky C
The service and food were excellent! We had Fish Tacos and a Rodeo Burger. My husband said they were the best fish tacos he has had in the area!
Amy lynn King
Food was great but service was horrible although kam our waiter did do his best to accommodate us the other server Meghan I believe her name was... didn't want to wait on us okay Kam took her table I guess we weren't supposed to seat ourselves but the host told us that we could go out back so we weren't aware of that but had to get my own napkins and my own silverware.... and wiped off my own table...
Just Chuck
Food is just OK. Service is unprofessional/casual like typical Florida “I’m just passing through, not striving to be a competent professional”. Drinks are good and you can smoke out on the covered patio where there is live music. So come for a drink, come to hear the small band or duet, just don’t come expecting great food or top notch service.
Andrea Rogers
Eric was our bartender and he has great personality for his job, great recommendation for food and makes amazing chocolate martinis, left here a very happy patron, will definitely recommend to all I know, ty Eric
Christine Miller
Great place! First time there! Ordered the coconut shrimp. Very good. Husband had jambalaya. He said it was very good. Good portion sizes. Service was good. Cute little bar in back outside that was playing music. Crowded but seemed cute! Will definitely be back.
Keepin’ It Real
Wasn’t our first choice for lunch but glad this was the alternative. Lunch for four, cool setup, great vibe and great service (Becky). Ordered some beers and a couple of Bloody Mary’s which were excellent. Had the Scorned Woman Buffalo shrimp as an appetizer, outstanding! Then split the Ribeye sandwich with onion rings, again excellent. A most enjoyable experience. Food and service were two thumbs up. Definitely recommend giving the Marlin a look.
Brad Moffett
Portions were huge with a heavy emphasis on fried foods. The fish was fresh, though perhaps a little bit over breaded. Overall it was a little above average for similar size/priced seafood restaurants. Two people commented on how well the shrimp was prepared. Great gulf shrimp! Good selection of brews. Seating was crowded. Good experience.
B Driver
Conch. In Palm Harbor. Light, crunchy. Perfect. My 5 " chunk of cabbage "garnishing" literally hid the dipping sauce but once I found it...passable.
Highlight? Every single table around me was being taken care of by George. Funny, super attentive, bright, really informative, funny as hell and not my server. (Will be next time)
Good food. Great service with George. Worth your time.
Elissa P
Awesome food, friendly staff, server was new but she did fine.
michaela berinato
Food here is always good but what i love the most Is the atmosphere is always fun and the staff is always very nice. Jasmine was my server and she was great! Very sweet and very attentive to the table the whole time and made sure we got everything we needed and more. Loved having her take care of us!
Ramzy Shehayeb
Music was great. The rest...sorry guys... fair to midland.
Diana
My whole experience here was phenomenal! Great customer service including Molly our server. The food was fantastic and at a great price! Friendly casual atmosphere. I will definitely be back!
Jill Vorpe
Food and atmosphere are always on point. Kole is attentive and sweet. Fester is great host of Family Feud.
Andrew Alderete
George was a great server and even better comedian. He has us rolling the entire time and really pointed out some good choices for me and my family. Highly recommend this place and have George as a server.
korl reefer
#1 in atmosphere. In fact, you can choose the 'style' of atmosphere you want; quiet outside, quiet inside, active inside, active outside, inside bar or outside bar. Food has never disappointed and the kitchen is open late. The outside bar is fantastic and Tom is always the friendliest and best bar tender we've met. Great place to go any day or night!
Jeff Hostetter
We really enjoyed our experience. The whole staff was great, friendly and attentive. We took our Jack Russell with us and set on the back outside patio where they had live music since this is a pet friendly restaurant. The food was great and the portions were filling. I recommend you go here!
Lynda Rye
Justin was our amazing Waiter. He was very helpful on serving us. We recommend everyone to have Justin as your server. Thirsty Marlin is the place to go to!
Tricia Baylis
If you want to ruin lobster...blacken it! Did not like it. Food way too pricy, especially the appetizers. Sorry. Service very good.
abigail grace
Tyler was phenomenal! He went out of his way to make our experience great. I asked for extra marshmallows on my sweet potatoes and BOY did he deliver! And he didn't even judge me when I only ate the marshmallows and barely any sweet potatoes. Seriously he was awesome. Especially because we were outside on a very chilly night and it's very easy to forget your outside tables (especially if you're wearing shorts on a cold day) - but Tyler took great care of us!
Danielle Manglis
Brought the family here tonight for dinner. Great food and great service. Justin was our server, very friendly. We will definitely be back.
Ed Hagerdorn
First visit and all we can say is wow! What a great experience. Our server, Smiley, was fun, informative and an all around great host. The food was amazing! Two recommendations: the Wonton-Poke Tuna Nachos are to die for. Enough for a table of four. Because of the size of the nachos, we shared an entrée and added another appetizer. Can't say enough about the Grouper Atlantis. A different seafood taste in every bite! That entrée was coupled to the Seafood Stuffed Bacon (wrapped) Jalapeños. A perfect meal, perfect service, perfectly great time for us. We will be back.
Gwendolyn Giordano
This is getting 4 stars for their Fantastic $5 Bloody Mary on Sundays! Food is good too and they have an outside Tiki bar!
Bill
Everything on the menu is terrific.
Sushi is best in town. Ask for Kole, he is by far the best server they have.
Derrice Erickson
Great restaurant and our waiter Justin went above and beyond to get us everything we needed. Food and drinks were awesome. Would definitely go again.
Michael Rodieck
Great service. For appetizer had best fried clams I've had since I was a kid some 40 years ago. Had bacon wrapped scallops (9) for dinner served on pilaf with two sides. Onion rings were great. Baked potato was a bad choice though. The vegetables and beans sides my friend had looked much much better. Definitely going back for more.
jill hutchison
Great experience. Large selection, something for everyone. Prices are moderate. Hubs had the coconut shrimp which was awesome, I had the fish and chips, which was so much to eat. It was the best. Chips were really good and best cole slaw ever! Son had blackened grouper sandwich that cooked to perfection, seasoned just right!! Our first visit... we'll definitely be back. Nice, quaint atmosphere, bar inside, and seating inside or out. Definitely a great place. Hats off to the chef and staff for making our lunch experience exceptional!!
John Herbert
Awesome food and atmosphere. Stopped on our way to St. Pete airport and it was a home run. Can't wait to get back there!
Dawn Nappi
Went there to see a band, Over the Edge!! Fabulous!!! Food was ok. I was with my 94yo Dad. A lovely gentleman paid our bill due to my dad's military service. ☝️🙏✌️💜
Shawn Marsh
Another fabulous lunch at my favorite spot in downtown Palm Harbor. Hannah, George, and Bryon rock as wait staff! Gluten-free and they get it right every time! Friday nights on the back patio are good music, great drinks, and fabulous friends. Always our go to Happy Hour spot.
logan chamness
Good sushi and service but just another average overpriced florida style restaurant. Really nothing special for such a long wait. Entrance to the restaurant is horribly marked.
Brad Pasinski
Great place to eat! The food is awesome. I got the shorty's reggae pasta and my friend got the grouper atlantis, LOVED both meals. Our waiter Tyler was very helpful with questions we had about the menu and was very quick with refills. Will definitely be coming back!
Heather Valiante
Friendly bartenders. Prices are good and food is awesome.
Patricia Foster
Happy place to dine. Great yummy food with many choices. Love the atmosphere and the smiling faces. Waters were very attentive and never ran low on beverages.
Best fuzzy I've ever had! Will surely return again when back in this area. Perhaps try the yummy looking roll up or the shrimp dish that hub had.
Jill Costantino
Kam is awesome!! We love him. He knew our name the second time we came in. Always makes us feel like family!!
Ann Shoemaker
Even when we want to try something g new we sometimes end up here because it is a guaranteed good meal. Staff is always accommodating. Key lime Martinis and fish tacos are my favorite. This is by far our favorite place in Palm Harbor. Great atmosphere. Great food.
Garrett
DJ was an awesome server for our table of 20. I came for my mother's birthday and she left very happy! Thankyou DJ!
marsha goldstein
With a wide variety of fresh seafood, Mexican-style dishes and sushi, this is long a mainstay of Downtown Palm Harbor. There's outdoor dining, a large deck, multiple rooms and live music several nights. There's a large bar and friendly atmosphere. Service is always keyed to being helpful. Try the lobster quesadilla!
Darlene Rich
The food was awesome I had salmon rice pilaf and slaw awesome!! They treated my mom great she had a broken wrist.Thanx Thirsty Marlin
Patricia G Sample
Never disappointed here ! Rode our bikes from Tarpon. Portobello sandwich was delicious. Food is fresh cooked perfectly and arrives hot!
S
This is a tough review to write and understand. First it is a cool local bar hangout with a lot of charisma and personality. We went on a Monday nite for the all you can eat crab which was 4 stars. Beyond that the group I was with that ordered off the menu truly did not like their food. The service is slow as all servers are long timers and older people who play up to their snow bird customers with big pensions in scantily clad outfits. The outfits get zero stars. If you're looking for tasty crab then yes but beyond that avoid this establishment at all costs.
L Spiegel
When we got there it was unclear where to go in and it took a long time to find someone to seat us but after we got going everything was great. I had a salmon blt and it was really good.
Cynthia Conciatu
Thirsty Marlin is a frequent choice for lunch or dinner since it first opened. The food is always great, and the waitstaff is friendly and efficient.
Tom S
Amazing food and service. Great live music.
Jeff Sheridan
Great food and drinks! The bands that they have there are always great! Hit me up was the name of the band and they are awesome! The staff is always friendly, personable and make you feel like family.
A Simon
Mahi sandwich was ok fish and cheapest bread they could find. My daughter had the pork sandwich and it was liquid fat, no meat, came with cheap chips. Service was very good though and the bad was great!
Susan McClarnon
Love the crab legs and sweet potatoes. Always wonderful. Great service.
Casey Gilger
This is where I go when I can’t figure out what I want to eat lol they have a little bit of everything but it’s all done so well! Portion sizes are perfect and service is always good. I love catching the live music when possible. Great atmosphere, perfect for a casual night out.
Kenneth Stevens
Thirsty Marlin is always a special treat at a reasonable price. A great place for a special date or for a casual outing with friends. The food and atmosphere are always the best. I had crab legs and my wife had quesadillas. We both had more than we could eat.
Andy Cresta
Key West like atmosphere, love the back patio. We happened to hit a great special our last time there - all you can eat Shrimp for $19.95 - it was so yummy. The grilled version had a very pleasing wood smoked flavor. Our waiter was very attentive and had no problem bringing us continuous plates of shrimp. Wonderful experience!
Jaime Ramirez
Good food, great ambience, exactly what we were looking for on our way back from the beach
Pamela G.
Love their outdoor seating with musicians. Great food & drinks. Good servers. Ask for Mr. Happy, he's the Best!
Jak P.
Food is always average -- drinks are generally okay -- it is quite simply a neighborhood place that has gotten way-long in the tooth. That is okay with attention to detail... but it's been lost here. That said, they do bring in decent musical talent, have a great outdoor seating area. So it is a good asset to Palm Harbor -- it just feels like the owners don't pay much attention to it anymore... it just runs and makes them money. I guess that is okay. $2 sushi night is a great idea -- but can't quite bump it to 4 stars. Sorry.
Jenny Cochran
George was great! He brought water and a "bowl" out to us for our dog. He went through the menu with us gave great recommendations. The food and happy hour were wonderful for our late lunch.
David Rothschild
Menu may be a bit pricey but the food is always great quality and tasty. Went to see the rocking Whiskey Throttle. Bands play in a mostly covered outside area with plenty of air circulation so you can enjoy great live tunage in a safe and secure enviorment.
stephanie lemasters
A huge shout out to george our server, and the mangager alex( gosh I seriously hope I got the names correct). They bent over backwards to give my hubby a crableg surprise, I can't thank them enough. Great atmosphere, food was AMAZING! I had the blackened grouper, and the rest of the family had the American traditions. Don't pass this place up its delicious!
Gerald Carter
Our server, Cappy, was personable and efficient. She deserves 5 Stars. Not one of the other at least 5 employees that past by our table made eye contact, smiled at us or offered greetings. The food was great and drink prices were very reasonable. We will eat and drink there again but will not consider it as a Favorite.
Rob Noell
The live music is mediocre, but the patio seating and beer selection makes up for it. Excellent sushi, and i mean EXCELLENT.... and they have a dollar sushi night. (Not sure what night, so call). Friendly and attentive service. Typically busy, so making a reservation is a good idea.
Katrina Piparo
We had an awesome family dinner for my dads birthday at Thirsty Marlin and it was so yum. Everyone’s food was on point and the staff was great. We will be back for sure. Also the area surrounding has all the downtown vibes without all the people and traffic.
Susan Lambert
I had to find someone to seat us. Then I asked the waitress if there were any specials. She replied no and then found out there were several of them. She dropped some of our food without an apology. And granted people have bad days, our waitress was having one! I would recommend any of the othere restaurants in the area.
Kathy Burris
Adorable side street businesses. POLITE EFFICIENT STAFF, great food!
Trista S
The food was great and so was the service. We sat inside. It was super hot inside unfortunately.
Jack Jallo
Good food, but while the service itself is adequate, they probably need more staff. Went for their Monday night all you can eat snow crabs, and they tasted great. Took a while to come out at first, but they kept on coming once we got the initial order. We sat outside, don't do that if you don't wanna breathe in smoke in a relatively enclosed outdoor area. Was very loud and crowded, but probably not without good reason seeing as the food was cheaper and tasty.
Gerald Furgione
Our server Kameron Daly was excellent. His recommendations were spot on. He was very attentive and took great care of us.
Paul Arkema
Very friendly & hospitable staff. Casual atmosphere. Live music when we were there. Menu is extensive. Beer drafts a little limited in selection in my opinion; bottled options a little more varied. Food is average. Portions sizes reasonable.
Heather K
Love the lobster quesadillas every time, famous fries, and live music. Long Island & Long Beach cocktails are so good too! Worth the drive especially for consistently good service and food.
Stephanie Tocco
Cameron, our server, was awesome!! He has great energy and was very attentive. Best server we have had anywhere in a while. The blackened grouper sandwich was tender and tasty. The hogfish dinner was a little dry, but we weren't sure if it was because it was blackened or not. The raw oysters were fresh.
Angelina Destefano
went to thirsty marlin the other night got recommended to try the grouper atlantis on the menu by our waitress jasmine, it was amazing! i️ was so impressed by the food & the service we got. the band was very entertaining, the atmosphere was enjoyable. if your looking for a good time definitely the place to go!
Lexi Paine
Fantastic. Looks small and fancy but there is a huge back area that is covered and also has a nice covered bar. Has great happy hour, music, bartenders (thanks Eric!), pricing, and their wings smelled amazing. Live less than a mile away and cant wait to come back! I've heard great things about their food and will update again soon 🧐😊👍
Judy Mcdonald
Love this place. I have been there so many times. For lunch and dinner 's. Great atmosphere. Live music!! Great FOOD. A MUST to check out.
Greg Willard
Really good food, I got the lobster quesadillas and my girlfriend got the calamari. Staff was friendly, and the bill was cheaper than I would have expected for such great food.
There is indoor/outdoor seating, and a stage set up outside (I'm assuming for live performances).
Overall, a great place to go if you want really good food that won't break the bank.
Chris Iceberg
Stopped In for lunch with a co worker who's a regular. He kept talking the place up. Normally things never live up to the hype. This place though definitely did. I got the grouper sandwich. Wow was it big and tastey. Went with the upgrade to onion rings and even they were some of the best I've had. My friend got the prime rib quesadilla. I kid you not that thing had an entire 20oz Prime rib on it. He only ate half and told me to take the other half home and try It later. I did and it was fantastic even reheated. I will be recommending this place to friends and going back soon.
Susan Petty
Our waitress was excellent, she made us feel very special and we enjoyed her humor!
Thanks for taking care of our crazy bunch of ladies, best lunch we have had for awhile!
Great job Kristen!
M Davis
5 years ago on vacation we ate at the Thirsty Marlin and loved the food. Just came back for another visit and and everything was still great. Even got the same waiter Smiley and he was awesome. Food is quick and the coconut shrimp is the best I've ever had.
Lara Rainbolt
We generally eat here when we are in the area. Food is good and plentiful, waitstaff are pleasant. Did not like being seated next to the entrance to the kitchen and bathrooms when there were other tables available.
Kim Iglehart
A friend recommended and we all loved it! Loved my lobster tails, friend got all crab legs you can eat monday nights he loved em n hubby got a burger...Waiter was great n drinks were good too! Will be back when we return in cpl months!
Austin Lazzari
As a regular thirsty marlin go-er, I know to expect a great environment and meal. This past Sunday, my server Liz was excellent and made sure we had everything we asked for. The lobster bisque was amazing as always too!
Ellie Kern
Found this place by accident. Atmosphere was fun and hip. Outside dinning is available and perfect for date night. The food was excellent. Samantha was our server, and she was great. I would definitely recommend this place.
teresa snipes
Always fun here. The food is good with many choices. Servers are always friendly but not always timely.
Josh Shemelia
Made the drive here for all you can eat crab legs it was pricey but worth it. The fried conch and bacon wrapped scallops were excellent our server Justin was attentive and did a great job key lime pie was tart but delicious we will be back
Annmarie Ferry
Always great food and service. The red sangria is the bomb, and we never miss the opportunity to get their yummy fried green tomato app. The seared ahi was perfect!
Gail Grafton
There was something for everyone! Best fish and chips ever! Mom and dad loved the grouper sandwich and huge Cobb salad. Everything was fresh and delicious! Chaxty was amazing and gave excellent suggestions and was on point with great service! We will be back soon!!!!!
Chrystoula Hararis
Our server was great very friendly and efficient. The food was equally as good i just wish I knew the jalapeño poppers were so good...lol I would have ordered those with extra rice and sauce and a salad and called it a night.. so good.
Abigail Spooner
Really nice and happy staff who were very attentive! Boyfriend and I had calamari and burgers which came with perfectly crispy fries. All of it was incredibly delicious. So hard to find a good restaurant like this! It's a gem.
Tip: The establishment cannot control nature of course, so if you want to sit outside bring some bug spray for your legs :]
George Lewis
Food and service is always very good. My only complaint is the outdoor smoking under the roof. I think they should have a dedicated area for smoking. Especially now with Covid. More people are preferring to eat outside.
Renee R
The good is always very good, I have been several times. This evening was a disappointment with the service. We had a group of 12. Waited 1 hr for food. There were other moderate to large parties served before us who finished, left and another party served before our meals were served. I know they were slammed, but the wait was a bit ridiculous
Tom Giar
Old Florida in old downtown Palm Harbor. Classic Old Florida feel that goes with old Florida entrees, Martinis, fish tacos, burgers of which it all tastes just wonderful. When your all done, the tab is pleasant as well.
Shane Shahamat
Love their burgers. They have a great patio and awesome happy hour specials
patriot 1741
This place is very popular, the food and service is good, they have a stage for live music, a mix of indoor and outdoor areas if you need somewhere quiet to chat, or you can go into the main area and get into the middle of the action. It is more restaurant than bar. Saw the most excellent Griz Trio there playing some great bluesy music, but not so loud that you couldn't converse.
Jessica Hutchison
Came in tonight for the first time and everything was amazing! The sashimi was great, the cheese fries, grouper cheeks, lobster bisque, lol yea everything my family ate we loved. Also their rum runners were amazing! Thank you Molly for the amazing service also!
Theresa Favell
Awesome night at Thirty Marlin. Kameron was an amazing server. Kept the drinks flowing and great personality.
Garrett S
First time ever eating here. We happened to go here because the first place we went to they were out of blue crabs.
And our experience here, was more then we could have expected. The food was great, along with our service. We will definitely go back asap. Thank You to our great server Kayla!
New residence of Palm Harbor.
brady keyes
Awesome food, extensive menu and always good....they offer a wide variety of things so you can enjoy great seafood, chicken sandwiches, wings etc. I could go on and on how good the TM is.... they even have great sushi in the evening! Awesome place.....
Tommy Ferguson
Came down to visit from Massachusetts. Came in for oysters and crab legs on Monday afternoon and they were fabulous. The marlin oysters are too good. Drew was my bartender outside and he was very attentive and helpful. I’d give it 6 stars if I could
Marlayna Gomez
My friends and I went to Thirsty Marlin on Sunday. We asked to be seated outside because of how nice the weather was. Our waiter Tyler was so professional and personable. He made our entire table laugh. The drinks and food were delicious, but having Tyler as our waiter is what really makes us want to come back.
Shalgrith
I had the grouper Reuben, and it was fantastic. My martini was made perfectly, and our table inside was quiet enough to enjoy conversation while still having the chance to hear the live music outside. Plus, we had outstanding service from the nicest server ever, Kayla. She gave my parents, our family friend, and myself a fantastic evening, and she even joined in the fun when we wouldn't let our friend pay for dinner and when my parents said we should have matching hair tie scarves. I'm definitely asking for Kayla the next time I come in.
Brian Brenhoch
Thirsty Marlin is always a great place to visit. Have a great drink selection food is fabulous and the service is always with a smile. It's a great local one-off much different from any chain you will ever find. They have lots of great special nights including dollar Sushi night and all you can eat snow crab night. What are you waiting for? You have to go check this out!
Billie Zachary
Great seafood! Taste like it was straight from ocean to table.. service was spectacular.
Penny Vickery
Always a great time and awesome food at Thirsty's! We often have kayla as our server and this young lady is best! The staff is always on top of things and make going there fun. Great place for live music and dancing! A gem in downtown Palm Harbor!
Denise Wilson
We got seated and it took awhile before we saw are server..they didn't wipe off our table which was outside full of katkins from oak trees.our food was very good but the service was very slow. A table next to us got up and left because of the service.
Sarah Hanna
Nice place with good atmosphere. There's a little bit of everything: two different bars, outback seating by the band/music, outside seating on the street, table and booth seating, great seafood, and friendly staff!! Also, different specials on different days of the week. If parking spots are taken in front of the restaurant, there are ample parking lots around and within half a block walking distance.
Cee Dupree
Great food at Thirsty marlin. Had the wings, portobello sandwich and the chicken sandwich. The service was slightly slow but it was busy. Server was very accommodating. They have some of the best key lime pie I have ever had.
Claudia Foster
Old-ish Florida vibe, nice sitting area out front, cute "locals" kind of bar inside. Overpowering cigarette smoke and cheap flimsy plastic tables and chairs out back. Food is fine. Won't blow you away but not terrible. Big portions.
James M
I wasn't expecting much so to be honest I wasn't disappointed. I ordered the all-you-can-eat shrimp to try out some of the different options they have. I decided to go with the blackened which was just as expected and the jerk seasoned which had a nice bite to it. My wife went with the fried grouper cheeks. She was pleasantly surprised at the nice proportion of batter to fish. It's the type of place my parents would enjoy. A casual beach vibe with alcohol and music.
J Jones
A good place, and I don't ever want to give a negative review unless surely justified. However disappointed today, was sat next to the server system, so had to hear servers banter. Never good, was overcharged (mistake by server not knowing) and yes corrected. Has prices increase, food cost, labor, etc. we all get it, just always nice to get the feeling we choose to be guest
Bruce Barner
Landed a quiet table in back, good because can get noisey in large room. Dinner was excellent, bacon scallops delicious. Server very pleasant and attentive, large menu, everyone happy. Will go back.
Bobby Fiscel
Ok seriously just wow. I love food and I'm very picky on what I eat and where I eat. I have been to pretty much all the upscale restaurants and local Hotspots but just recently made it to Thirsty Marlin and you know it's good when no matter what you got it was better than pretty much anywhere. Everyrime I tasted something I couldn't help but to take a mental note that it was better to me and my family anyway. So needless to say we are going to be regulars. This place was worth the drive and every cent. The service was amazing too. This has probably got to be my new favorite restaurant.
Morganne Davis
Ashley was amazing! We’re visiting from out of town and she gave us the best service we’ve had on our whole vacation.
Jason Stempler
It's just one of those places one must have a bite. Felt at home, like in good company. Cute and friendly servers. Oh. The food? Delish! Blackened grouper sandwich with in house slaw and black beans. A great pick by my server. Excellent first visit! When I'm in the area, and you too, make sure to reel in the Thirsty Marlin.
Christina Tyson
First time visiting. Had a great live band and the servers were fantastic. The food was really delicious and they had large portions.
Michael Sprofero
Great atmosphere, food and live music!
Bill Carey
Friendly and fun place. Happy hour is great. If you like baked oysters you’ll love their Thirsty Oysters.
Best fish tacos I’ve ever eaten.
Brenda Mellott
My husband and I went last evening for their 25th anniversary party. Greg Billings band was there. So much fun. Went last year and it was freezing but this year it was great weather. Thirsty Marlins is always such a fun place. Excellent food and good wait staff. Special notation... Brian, I know he's your son but Cameron was the most polite and efficient server. Even as busy as it was there last night he did a great job of taking care of us. You got a good one there. Will definitely be back.
Leellette Rutherford
This place is awesome. Variety with ages .
Gives a key West theme. Outside and in, cabana outside. Dog friendly. Wish I had taken photos, but will when going back for "all you can eat" Snow Crabs. AND ALL DAY!!
Thank you Thirsty's!
Broderick Bass
The food was great and our waitress Liz was spectacular. She was attentive, professional, and personable and exceeded our expectations. Definitely enjoyed having her take care of us!
Lisa Cicio
Went to thirsty marlin last night to see Billy and the thirsty marlin band what a great time. Very nice place, great food, great drinks. The band was great, what a great group of musicians and funny guys. Can't wait to go next Wednesday!
Mark Kachucha
I had a wonderful experience dining in. Jasmin vanstratt was our server.. She was very attentive,courteous and her service was great. food was very good and the atmosphere was cool. I will definitely be coming back soon.
Arnie Hoffman
Mase reservation for 6 adults at 7:00 on a Friday and were seated immediately when we arrived. Our server let us order drinks for the happy hour which ends at 7. Good food, large portions. BBQ Ribs had good taste but too much fat.
Jeff Thompson
Hidden gem
We had their hamburgers and really enjoyed them.
Friend had fish and chips, was very happy.
Nicholai Madias
Excellently designed restaurant with a beautiful view, art, fountain, delectable food and awesome drink specials at great pricing. A wide variety of live music and the romantic atmeephere is is perfect for dates, meetings, casual dining and relaxing networking. Customer service is great, everything is always clean and high speed WiFi connection make this ideal for bringing tourists, business partners, clients and friends.
Bebet Rose
Several vegan options, our waiter jack was knowledgable and was happy to ask questions for me. Had an awesome portabella mushroom sandwich, black beans and rice, all vegan all delicious! Goes on the short list of places I can eat!
Debbie Protopsaltis
Good seafood, casual atmosphere. The fish and chips were delicious.
Linda Noga
Great Customer Service, great food...buffalo chicken wrap, appertisers, all excellent. Great social distancing and cleaniness. During this difficult time we will make sure to visit again to keep our local businesses in business.
Sharlene Christensen
Delicious food, large portions, friendly service and good drinks. I had the cracked conk and fried green tomatoes that were excellent!
McKenzie Messer
We stumbled upon the Thirsty Marlin because it was the only place that would accept my fur-baby and didn't have an hour wait time. We were all pleasantly surprised by how awesome everything was! Our friend ordered the run punch which was served in a bucket! :) We sat on the front patio which was nice, but before we left, I walked inside to look around (yes, I am a tourist from VA) and had no idea how large it was. The next time we are in town, we will definitely go back.
Robert Cross
New to area, and just looked up good seafood restaurants. Three popped up in that are and we chose this one. Very glad we did,. Food was excellent and staff was very good and nice. Definitely will be going back.
Heidi Bartolomeo
Great food, great Atmosphere and our waiter whom happened to be the owners son from what I understand, was just wonderful! He is 1 of those who can remember everything everyone ordered substitutions & all without having to write it down, which is very impressive!
Dan Kontopodias
Nice atmosphere the waiter was great. Had the fish and chips which was good, prices fair.
Nichole twomey
Amazing food🍔🙌🏻 i placed a takeout order. I ordered the southern belle burger it was soo damn good and u get alot and the sides with it such a good price for all the food. i live 35 mins away so how they packed it with bun onside was perfect 😁
I picked up at the inside bar bartender was sweet even whomever took my order over the phone was professional and nice. BEST BURGER IVE EVER HAD!!!
Cindy P.
Great Outdoor patio both front and back. Food was great. Good service as well. Affordable prices.
Marie Sorenson
Nice atmosphere but was very crowded. Great music venue and stage in the back. The restaurant looks like an old house converted and renovated into this venue. It's unique for sure and you should pay a visit to this local Palm Harbor icon.
Matthew Dennison
Sat at the bar for dinner.. service was out of this world! Staff was Amazing food was out of this world! If I could give 6 stars.. I most definitely would!
English “English Dave” David
Absolutely delicious. Best food in tampa bay thank you.
Ron Collins
Very good food my Salmon BLT was awesome, Grouper sandwich was great.....the service was great as well.
Mary LaPierre
I didnt care for the jalapeños poppers, too much seafood for me!? My husband loved them and the $1 oysters!!!! That was a huge hit!!! The scorned women buffalo shrimp was good 😁 …
Bill Bistrican
Nice! I spent my childhood through early adulthood in this area of Florida. This restaurant wasn't here while I was growing up but I wish it was! Great atmosphere and even better cuisine! Fun time out to eat with our children! Will visit again when we are back in the area.
Chris Winckel
Tom rocks. Great place for dinner. I would also like to add. They have a new sushi chef. He is awesome. The flavor of his roles is something new. Great choice to hire this young man.
Jennifer Cotton
We had an AMAZING experience here! Party of 10 and that's not easy to negotiate but everything was delicious and hot and we had the BEST service even though they were closing within an hour of us arriving!
Harlee Cavnar
I love the Thirsty Marlin! One of my favorite local spots. Food and atmosphere is amazing. I had Liz as me server and she was amazing! Can’t wait to come back.
Susanne Carter
Enjoyed a great lunch at Thirsty Marlin yesterday. Grouper sandwich and fish tacos were both terrific. Service was excellent. Nice, pet-friendly patio and atmosphere. We'll be back!
Chris Cook
Great food and service. A lot of fun playing here.
zach parker
Service was great. The waiters were awsome. Drinks were good. Food was not that good. I got steamed oysters that were almost raw, and prime rib sandwich that was tough and dry. Fun atmosphere but a little disappointed.
Daniel Marcum
Great little restaurant that we love on the weekends. Food is excellent and have large portions.
maximilian deferrari
Food is good, however you never know who’s sitting at your bar or table. Lastnight I had to listen as the bartender “Derek” talked bad about my family. After about 5 minutes of letting him rant and dragging someone’s name through the dirt he said “I hope she dies next, she deserves it.”
The best part is this girl is the daughter of mike flowers and his own employee was talking bad about her in HIS restaurant, aloud for the entire outside porch to hear.
Will come back for dinner considering how close we live and how good the food is, but will gladly walk out if this individual is working.
Cathy Bennett
What a great place to find. The best jerk chicken and coconut shrimp EVER! Kristen is fabulous, attentive and was marvelous to our grandson WAY above and beyond her duties. I will recommend Thirsty Marlin to everyone.
Michael Gilmore
Great little "Keys-style" pub in downtown Palm Harbor. Good pub food and drinks at fair prices.
Vicki Hill
Food was ok, service was good, Cameron was a hoot reminded me of my much loved nephew! Band of the night Rif Raf was not good. Sorry guys, you need a little more practice and a handle on the squeaky mics and amps. We would return, they made a great effort and that's what counts.
Marc Barrow
Good sushi, not the best but good. Will come back. Wife got fish tacos, they were above average. Come for the atmosphere and the food will be sufficient. Live music is good too.
Karen Allen
We live close to the Thirsty Marlin in Largo. We visit this place often. The outside seating is great because we can take our well behaved dog with us. Never had a problem with service or food. Staff and management have always been great with us.
Johnathon Vogel
Amazing food and drinks and we had great service!!
Michael DeCarlo
Excellent portions and food. Drinks are tasty and cold. Attentive staff and cool decor.
Doug King
Good solid meals. Drink prices are reasonable. When we go there it's very consistent.
Chris Dodson
Went here for the grouper sandwich and was not disappointed. My only complaint is on the servers. Ours had a shirt on that looked like she just pulled it out of the dirty laundry; full of stains. Another server kept yelling from near our table to one of his buddies outside.
Jennifer Gutman Bertisch
This is one of my go to places! I have a back patio which is fabulous, light music on weekends and sometimes during the week, the bartenders are friendly and efficient, bar prices are reasonable and their food selection is vast. Best price on oysters on Sundays. Very cool vibe in downtown Palm Harbor
John Santiago
We visited your restaurant last night. Although the food was great, the experience was made exceptional due to our server Cappy!! She was such a delight, funny, and did everything with perfection! We will be coming to the Thirsty Marlin a lot more because of her! She is a true treasure and an asset to your restaurant!! Thanks again Cappy, you are the best!! From: 'Uncle Louie', 'Vinny', 'Frankie' and 'Angelina' ;)
Tara Dohn
Awesome fish and chips! This place is a great find with live music outside. We loved it! Our server Chasty was so sweet and was so informative about everything. We highly recommend her and this restaurant!
roger rouhselang
This place has been here a long time food is good service ok. old Palm harbor has a few options so maybe try drinks and appetizers and see what you think . smoked fish spread is great . I don't eat a lot of hard core sushi but they have all kinds including California rolls and other non sushi sushi . and I see that they have Dailey specials.
Andrew Labus
We had Chasty as our server. She is amazing. We will keep coming back regularly and hope we get her again. . Plus the food was very delicious. The overall experience was terrific.
PETE MAVRONICOLAS
Best Seafood and Service (Cassie) in the area! 5 Stars all around.
Bridget Toth
I've been many times over the years and never left disappointed. Even on extremely busy nights, the food is fresh and tasty - definitely try the mahi mahi or grouper! The restaurant is laid out in a way that satisfies the desire for several kinds of venues - easy- going beach ambience (without the actual beach), cozy sit down restaurant, and outside bar for eating, socializing and enjoying the atmosphere.
Christy Goddess
We had a wonderful time, the wonton poke tuna nachos were delicious and the lobster rolls were fabulous... Great service too
MELODIE BISHOP
Had the best time! Great staff super friendly! AMAZING food! Cant wait to go back!
Alexia Saphos
I’ve always enjoyed the menu options and the quality of food. What makes me come back is the service experience that I have—when you go, ask for Tyler. He makes it a fun and great experience overall.
Diane Aylmer
The drinks are fantastic and I love The Pulled Pork Onion Rings! Kudos to the chef☆☆☆
Warren Zenk
Great food. Great service, except server didn't check and refill water glasses. Scallops are our favorite, but I had grouper topped with crabmeat, shrimp and scallops and, of course, hollandaise. Calamari appetizer also great.
Karen Schmidt
My second time here and both times, the food was excellent! Cappy
was our server and she was very knowledgeable and made perfect suggestions for us to try. Do yourself a favor and try this place. Happy Hour, for sure!!!
Celine Chin
This place is always my go to! Montana is so attentive and welcoming. Andrew is always checking in to make sure everything is perfect. Them, along with the fun atmosphere, make me recommend this restaurant to everyone!
brianlow7915bl
Great place! Restaurant/bar atmosphere. Plenty of outdoor seating. Food was excellent. I had fish tacos. Service was on point.
Kristin Parmenter
Our family loves the atmosphere of The Thirsty Marlin. The food and drinks our great! If you bring your kids, be sure to ask for Jasmine. She is wonderful with our girls and makes them feel so special!
Tara Giroux
The entire experience and food were incredible! All you can eat crab legs with delicious sides, and the service was amazing. Chasty made our entire night delightful!
Wish there was a location in Saint Petersburg!
Jane Daughtry
Food was very good, I had scallops wrapped in bacon. Delicious. Atmosphere is great.
Renita Blount
Enjoyed the salmon, sushi was good as well!
Ari M
Great sushi and salad! We did wait about 45 min for the salad and fish dip, but it was delicious! Great drinks and friendly staff
Harry Boyden
We were at TM Friday night and had the Bubbling Shrimp, usually it is great but this night it was so salty we pushed it away but ate the shrimp anyway. Then as we sat there having drinks the bartender turned the AC down after our first bartender had turned it up as she was cold too. We said something to the bartender and she stated that she was comfortable! So with this in mind we finished our drinks and went to Peggy O's across the street. Disappointing dinner and evening.
Joel Rudolph
Wife and I have been here probably 5 times since we moved to Palm Harbor in December 2019. Definitely would recommend coming here. Food is awesome and the live has been the cherry on top. Thanks, Thirsty’s!
Beth Knetzer
Our server, Nate, was awesome!
Nelle Williams
Great food, great portions, awesome specials, and awesome service! Sushi and all you can eat crab legs on Mondays and Tuesdays are worth the price. Try their huge fried green tomatoes and Shorty's Reggae pasta! MMMM
Kendall F
My husband and I went here for dinner a few nights ago and had Kameron as our server. The food was amazing along with the service very sweet and friendly giant.
Randall Patterson
Very nice servers and good selections of food and drinks. We will go again , again and again.
Daniel Rawlins
Atmosphere was awesome, wait staff was on point, crab legs were great, the grouper was fantastic and I think for the food quality was reasonably priced. Will definitely be there again.
Charles Kellner
Very casual!! Almost like a laid back Key West atmosphere. Food is great and service was excellent too. WE were seated immediately and our waitress was helpful the menu items . We will return !!
Robert Coombs
I come down to the Tampa area every year from Toronto for vacation. Four years ago I was introduced to the Thirsty Marlin and have made it an annual tradition ever since. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is perfect, and the service is always fast and courteous.
I highly recommend the Thai Chicken Wrap with a draft on the side.
Craig Bowman
Excellent Service & Menu Options for the whole family!!! Food is incredible!!!
Amanda Smith
Great food, beyond wonderful service! LOVE $1 sushi night! Live music by fabulous bands. Awesome outside seating with patio bar! Definitely a must if you are in the area!
Billy Nowlin
Wednesday night's the Thirsty Marlins "reservations are a must" night. Good food and good dancing music for the older crowd, even though some younger people seemed to be enjoying it as much as we did. Two thumbs up!
P Magers
Food was great. Took a little while to take our order. Was a little shovked when male bartender automatically put a tip on bill. Beware folks!
Darren Barnhill
$2 beers, pulled pork onion rings nachos, what's not to like! Went in the afternoon, place was slow so service was good. Evan said the oring nachos were one of his favorite. Now they are one of mine.
kim allison
I have always enjoyed the food and atmosphere here but our server Cappy made it a sheer delight!! She has tremendous energy and was very attentive and friendly!! Thanks Cappy for a great time!!! You ROCK!!!
MrJtothecob
I got the all you can eat crab legs, they were slightly over cooked but still delicious and they reordered them at perfect timing everytime. The fries were really good too, i definitely recommend.
Andrew Baldwin
Amazing food. Sushi was was some of the best we've ever had. Kind service. Plates had great presentation.
Mason Mivelaz
I was skeptical at first cause of the price but the portions were DUMMY BIG. Great service and everything tasted awesome from the sushi, to the scallops, to the fried green beans. I literally couldnt stop until i was in pain. I'll be sad to head back to Louisville after eating their food. 10/10
Justin Burgess
The food was great but it seemed like the kitchen was short-staffed. All the servers were incredibly friendly and attentive, definitely worth trying for some good seafood options.
Kris B
Good atmosphere, casual dining, live music indoor or outdoor seating. Portion sizes were very generous, prices were good. Seafood was fresh. Will definately return with friends and family.
William Newton
The food is great. Service by Drew was awesome.