The White Marlin and Oysterette

Name: The White Marlin and Oysterette
Address: 602 Monument Ave, Port St. Joe, FL, United States, 32456-1916
Telephone: (850) 308-0938
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

133 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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We are accepting reservations to make your experience the most pleasurable. The White Marlin is a magnificent beach front steak and seafood restaurant that boasts a selection of seafood with a longstanding commitment to offering top quality ingredients from local fisheries up and down the coast of Florida. Freshness is our only priority working directly with fishermen and farmers, to bring you the most amazing fresh catches and beef there is to offer. With an ethos of spotlighting ingredients first, The White Marlins menu features simple preparations executed to perfection to allow quality to take center stage. We have two dining options for our guests experience between the more casual and lively Oyster Bar and patio to the traditional Main Dining Room. The Main Dining Room possesses classic and sophisticated warmth, is adorned with sharp accents throughout the room and plush seating lends the ideal setting for celebratory dinners or just a simple night on the town.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 26, 2023

10:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(850) 308-0938
Website
https://thewhitemarlin.net/
Dress Code
Resort Casual

Location
602 Monument Ave, Port St. Joe, FL 32456-1916
Neighbourhood
Apalachicola
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Florida
Great for outdoor dining
Northwest Florida
Great for scenic views
Northwest Florida
Seafood

133 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
Ambiance galore! Great meals, and fantastic views. We will definitely be back.
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Lratz
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good experience. Christy is an excellent waitress. The sunsets are priceless.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an A++++++++ on everything. A great experience!
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Cyndi
Kansas City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service we were on patio at first they stuck us down the side bad view of bay. We asked to be moved
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BobL
Raleigh
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was as fabulous as when we first visited last year..The food was superb and presented beautifully in ample amounts. Our server, Josiah, was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, quick, and with a great smile. We look forward to returning.
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TracyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, food, drinks, and everything was fabulous!
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BIllA
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience4
Waited 20 minutes for a server and we had to ask someone to wait our table. We had a reservation. Got appetizers and left to have dinner elsewhere
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OpenTable Diner
Jackson Hole
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my second visit to The White Marlin. It did not disappoint. The food was generously proportioned, hot and very delicious! The service was outstanding, and the view amazing. The only downfall, in my opinion is they need to pave the parking lot.
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ambies
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall3food2service1ambience5
Was recommended as a fine dining restaurant in the area. We opted to sit on the patio, as the weather was nice. When we arrived, the hostess asked if we had a reservation and I said yes. She abruptly said, it was at 5:30 and it was now 6:30 and to wait while she could get us a table. In fairness, where we were staying was in CST and the restaurant, although only 12 miles away was in EST. We were seated and our server greeted us. We asked for beverages and my friend received her glass with lipstick around the rim. What presumed was the manager, came by and she replaced it with another glass. We ordered calamari as an appetizer and it was good. We couldn't finish the calamari and asked for a box. It was over a 1/2 hour later until we received the box. My friend ordered the coconut crusted grouper and I had the shrimp and grits. The grouper was bland with no flavor and the shrimp and grits were ok but the shrimp were not gulf shrimp as I could tell they were treated shrimp and not natural. (meaning they contained phosphates). They had speakers outdoors but they were not playing. It would have been nice to have had music. Also, they had a terrible problem with flies. Noted we were outside but I would have hoped that would be able to control the flies with something. The prices were a bit steep for the quality of the food. The servers were not very polished and I overheard one ask as she approached a new table, "I guess you want some food." There are a lotto other local places that may not have the shine of The White Marlin but strive, food and friendliness are better.
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Crystaal
Charleston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience5
We made a reservation here for our anniversary. We were sat at a wobbly table, so we asked our server to move. We ordered two glasses of Chardonnay, Rockefeller oysters and the coconut shrimp as starters. The server came back about 5 minutes later and told us they were out of the wine we ordered, so we ordered another kind. The apps came out and the food runner dropped the wrong oysters to our table. She apologized and sent us the right ones. My boyfriend ordered the prime rib, I ordered swordfish. About 15 minutes later the server told us they were out of prime rib. We decided to pay and move along. We noticed the manager was touching tables around us, and thought she would touch our table since there were multiple issues. She didn’t, when we left she was having a cocktail at her bar. We are in the industry so we left disappointed and hungry. We went to the Burger King across the street and grabbed a burger.
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SteveH
Memphis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Beautiful view and place to have dinner and drinks. Food was good and worth the price for the view. Small thing, but put a couple grains of rice in each salt shaker. I ordered the Tuna steak and it was fresh and delish! Wife ordered Filet and it was cooked medium rare exactly as ordered. Food was seasoned well. Very clean, love the tablecloth addition to Port St Joe fine dining.
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JordanD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience4
First off, our waitress was incredible! Our soup was delicious. Those are the only positives from our dinner. Our food was subpar and bland. My steak had to be sent back to the kitchen because I ordered rare and was served medium well. It was advertised to be served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable but all that was plated was vegetables for the side. It should also be noted that in my 36 years on this planet, I’ve never complained in a restaurant. My husband’s grouper had no flavor. To top it off, there was an UNADVERTISED 2.6% fee charged on our bill for using a Visa Debit card. We were really disappointed as we had been looking forward to this dinner for a while.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Sat on time for our reservation. Squash appetizer was great. Went down hill fast from there. Salad arrive one hour later. Grouper arrived TWO hours after appetizer. Fish was hot and bland, the rest of the dish was COLD and crunchy - Skip this place
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JeannieD
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice! Walked in with reservation and was seated immediately. Waiter was very professional and attentive. Food was good!
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fredh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time at the White Marlin and everything was on point including the service the king crab legs were to die for. We also had the crab cake and the scallops we almost couldn't eat all of it they also have a great wine list I could go on and on but if you want a good dining experience go to the White Marlin
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! We enjoyed our meal! Great value! Crab cakes, oysters, scallops! Best martini ever!
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1234567654321
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Really great food and atmosphere. A touch pricey, however, worth it. Our second time there and will be going back. Salads are great, along with the grouper & snapper. Ribeye was pretty good, by my friend said the filet was much better
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MaggieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, beautiful views, food was amazing. Nice to have a high end option here in PSJ.
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CraigW
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, diverse menu and extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My experience was great. Great food and service. Price was surprisingly affordable.
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ShelleyJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service was wonderful, drink was top notch along with crab cake appetizer and the Jack Oysters. Oven grouper with mushroom risotto and mango salsa had no flavor, very bland.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Restaurant was great; however Open Table’s web site/experience was terrible. I will not use it again!
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PaigeR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance is superb, I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic. We all enjoyed your delicious food (especially the Baked Oysters) and the evening was everything we hoped it would be. Looking forward to coming back.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely had wonderful dinners at this location. We actually went two nights during our stay while at port st Joe. The food is wonderful. The service is top notch! The food is fresh and the variety of options fits any occasion. Cocktail are also fresh . The complementary bread and blueberry is a great touch. If you see stuffed squash on the appetizer list it is a MUST. Oysters were fantastic. You can pick off the menu blindfolded and wouldn’t be disappointed.
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VickiC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
Noise level unbearable 🤬Food was okay, but the most amazing thing is YOU DONT SERVE COFFEE OR HOT TEA‼️Have never been at a restaurant that DOESNT serve coffee.
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Sundazegal
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
The quality of the food was good, but the presentation was substandard. The meals and appetizers were not hot. Luke warm at best. For the price, the meal should have been better.
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DanielleG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
We were underwhelmed by the food. Caesar salad was overdressed and not chilled, making the croutons almost immediately soft and the greens wilted. The starter bread was dry and almost a little too sweet for dinner. We ordered two half dozen oysters (Casino and Crab) and they were a little small compared to others in the area - and the one topped with crab didn’t have the best flavor, which we were surprised by. We also ordered the Rosemary Ribeye, medium, Wanda it was served a little under and didn’t have the nice sear that you look for on a steak. Overall it was a fun experience and the atmosphere is so beautiful, and we would love to try it again because we know sometimes it could just be chance that our meal wasn’t as we expected it to be.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the snapper and it was excellent. Beautiful sunset and service was spot on. We will be back.
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JT007
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Restaurant is very loud and very stark. Food was very bland and took a long time to come out considering the restaurant was half full. Risotto was over cooked and dry, fish was under seasoned. Salads were over dressed and swimming. Baked Oysters were ok. The tables were very close together and the waitress squeezed between tables repeatedly pushing in an empty chair at our table into my husbands leg each time. We wouldn’t have minded the prices had the experience been good. Very little to offer if gluten free.
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LeeB
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Awesome location and outside accommodations and view!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Service was good, apps were great and oysters were outstanding. Unfortunately the grouper and prime rib were just not up to par. Lacked flavor in my opinion.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Apparently, when they change their hours, they didn’t feel the need to change it with their phone messages and open table, who they use for their reservations. So, when we showed up (with a confirmed reservation) to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, no one was there. Which was an extreme disappointment!! I’m still angry about it.
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OpenTable Diner
Cancun
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Overall it was a good experience they where very busy and they tried to be attentive. The beautiful manager was on top of her game putting out fires. I would go back.
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Schmoopy
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Acoustics are bad making for a loud environment. No Art!?
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JeffK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated promptly and our drink order was delivered just as fast. The filet and ribeye were cooked to perfection. After dinner we had drinks on the deck watching the Port St Joe sunset. Our first time here and definitely won’t be the last.
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HeatherL
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about The White Marlin is spectacular. The service is top notch, the food is wonderful, cocktails are inventive and delicious but THE VIEWS...wow!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is excellent. Our server was extremely kind and responsive. Drinks were a little slow. Overall a great place.
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luv2travel
Chicago
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our second time back. I liked that the menu has many more seafood options than before. It is what I would expect for a beautiful setting on the water. The salad was a Florida Girl, with a lovely, light citrus dressing--hardly any oil, which is nice in the Florida heat. I would definitely order the salad again. My Coconut Crusted Grouper was locally sourced, a large portion and delicious. I would prefer to have some sort of veggies on my plate, rather than a la carte, but I will defer to the salad. Dessert was 7 layer chocolate cake which was huge, and decadent. The toasted marshmallow tiramisu was a bit rich, and very marshmallowy...I'm just not a fan of uber sticky sweet things...but my dad loved it, and the presentation was lovely. The food was excellent, but what made the meal, was our server, Kyle. He was cheerful, knowledgable, quietly efficient and made great recommendations. Everything that a fine dining establishment should be proud of. Looking forward to returning.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is one of my favorite place dinner spots with fabulous service, exquisite meals and breathtaking views!❤️
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
The quality of food was good, but definitely over priced. Unless you want the specific vibe of this type of restaurant, I’d recommend going somewhere else in town or at Indian Pass.
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FAQs

The White Marlin and Oysterette offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 308-0938.

The White Marlin and Oysterette is rated 4.4 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 26, 2023

10:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The White Marlin and Oysterette

602 Monument Ave, Port St. Joe, FL 32456-1916

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Apalachicola
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Resort Casual
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://thewhitemarlin.net/
Phone number
(850) 308-0938

The White Marlin and Oysterette

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does The White Marlin and Oysterette offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The White Marlin and Oysterette restaurant rated?

Is The White Marlin and Oysterette currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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