We went in a group of nine. The restaurant was empty only two other people there,So considering this it took an hour for our food of which the fish was way overcooked.It was dry and curling up. The only acceptable item was the prawns.Amazingly the two people who did not order fish were very satisfied with their meal.When you pay for a platter in a seafood restaurant you expect a lot better.No allowance was made for such poor food other than being offered a shooter which none of us wanted.This was on a Wednesday lunchtime the table was booked, so no excuses.
Had lunch today at Blue Marlin. My wife and I both ordered the combo large hake and calamari. My wife went with the savoury rice as a side. As you can see from the pics, the savoury rice turned out to be just nornmal rice and my large hake (+220g as per menu) must have gone on a strict diet! Both the manager on duty and the waitress agreed that the fish fillet was small, but the chef was adamant that all was ok... So not a nice experience, especially as the food was just mediocre at best. So in conclusion, I would NOT recommend the Blue Marlin to anyone and will not support them in future. Collin
Best food I have eaten in a long time,,service excelant..overall my new best restaurant...prices so affordable in a time like this...can not wait to visit again...
Excellent seafood, service and very well priced. Well definitely return.
Wanted to celebrate a birthday on Friday, 27th August 2021..Our starters were great, when our main meal was ordered 30 minutes later the wrong order came to our table...waitress apologized and said our order will be served shortly...One hour later we called the manager as no food was served as yet..manager advised food will be served in five minutes...Food was served of which two servings were ice cold, obviously was dished up and forgotten about...the service was very poor.🙈🤢
Great atmosphere and excellent coffee. Well priced menu.
Great staff and thier service was good. Not forgetting the food I had prawn curry and grab curry with papa. The food tasted amazing
Best seafood in the East! Great staff and service... highly recommended!
Been there a few times and always been brilliant. Yesterday however was not a very nice experience at all. I asked if the fish batter could be crispy, which turned out to be almost burnt. The chips too. It was cooked for too long in oil that was still too cool. Instead of hot and fast. Hopefully will be better next time.
Most recent visit...I wont return, portions got very small. The mussels for starters tasted like they made it with Royco vegetable soup, awful. Would rather look for another fish restaurant.
Nice meeting place. Food was well prepared and presented well. Was impressed to have a Birthday dinner at a lovely place. Parking Security top notch
Our experience at this restaurant wasnt so pleasant. We ordered 4 meals and ended up receiving two plates out of which three people had to share one plate of food and was still charge full prices on all 4 meals that was ordered. I phoned the restaurant two days later to enquire and is yet to receive feedback from management. Dont get me wrong credit is due where credit is due. Their food are absolutely stunning I just dont see why I have to share food and pay full prices for full meals.
I often get take-out here
We usually get takeaways because I love old school fish and chips and they do it so well. The calamari and prawns are also well worth ordering. Although very reasonably priced, we have never been disappointed with the quality of food. Easy 5 stars
Dodgy food by far.Got caught by good reviews.
Food good, service good but food cold when served
Great food, great atmosphere
Great staff, good food at affordable prices
If you close your eyes and ignore the fact that you are looking over a car park, one could be mistaken that you are enjoying a very well prepared and presented meal with a sea view.
Good food just took a little long but worth the wait
Such a big DISAPPOINTMENT. Hubby and I both ordered a combo consisting of Large Hake & Calamari (Grilled), we received small portions of both. The chef visited the table to confirm that my handsize is indeed a LARGE Hake??? Needless to say the calamari tubes fitted in the palm of my hand, the savory rice was plain rice and hubbys salad was a kids portion of leaves, peppers and onions. And make no mistake, prices charged are very much market-related. We will not be supporting Blue Marlin in future and we strongly suggest you do the same. Hard-earned money can be better spend elsewhere.
Food was great! Awesome place!
Awesome food... great service
If you offered a 10 star review, Blue Marlin would be a 10. Pity theyre no longer on Bass Street but I suppose it was in their best interest.
Food good..service goodAmbience sadly lacking...
The fish was tops. The chips though should have been hand cut chips like before. They using that packet stuff. Thats not cool. I would visit again.
Food was lovely and service prompt. Thank you.
Highly recommended fish place . Definitely would come here again.
Good food and priceing.also good servicr
. A pleasant place for a quiet lunch. delicious meal , good service.
I work at King of tiles and its just 5minutes away from Blue marlin boksburg .Firstly prices increased without informing us customers, Secondly when they deliver there has to be something missing, Either sauces which were paid for or utensils etc...Brenda is worse she has an attitude. As for the food guys its very enjoyable its just there and there where u will get burnt chicken and dry chips
Nice to place for lunch and supper. Live music on certain days. Sms are sent with specials, just ask to be added to the list.
Food tasty and delicious service very good. Very good value
Best seafood you can find outside of the coastline
Super food and atmosphere
Scampi & kingklip over cooked.
The best, freshest, fish and chips ever!
Best lambshank and yummy biltong and cheese garlic bread
Home of fresh food
Excellant food
It is a great restaurant, a purl that is hidden away. The food was really good, music not to soft not to hard and good music. Prices is good. The other best thing about the Blue Marlin is that it is not just a restaurant. Do you self a favor and go the the Blue Marlin. We will go back for sure
Best time to visit is on a Friday. Live entertainment is Magic.
Even during loadshedding the service and food was excellent? Thank you.
Great place with great food
Stop your bookings on Friday nights make it first come first serve as it is always the usual people booking the whole place.
Excellent 100%
Service very poor I got abit of scouring pad in food told waiter who was going to tell chef but nothing was done about no one came paid and left unhappy
Delicious dishes
Food was very well cooked and delicious. Going to try Crab on my ne t visit
Easily, some of the best seafood Ive had. Their prawns are amazing. Way better than OB. They are chips are nice and crispy. Their fish is good, very tasty and flavorful, just ask that they dont make it dry. Very affordable and very friendly service. If recommend it to anyone and everyone looking for a good seafood dish.
This was my second visit but first at the new premises. Had a delicious deep fried hake, I think it’s called the London fish and chips on a gloomy quiet day. My family loves the seafood here,we make a point to pop in whenever we’re in the East Rand.
Best fish and chips
Very nice place to have drinks and a nice chow
Waiting for food takes a bit too long
Best local seafood restaurant I have been to in the last 10 years. The platters are great and service is fast and effective. Very cosy with soft blankets at every table. Well done to Blue Marlin Restaurant. Keep it up.
For seafood . Excellent and the price is very good. Cheaper eating at Blue Marlin than cooking at home
The London fish and chips are delicious. The fish batter is crispy and fish is fresh. Nice big portion too. They must just sort out their playlist. Some of the music skips and cut off. Also try and play more contemporary and upbeat music to create a better vibe.
Food was delicious and waiters very friendly.
Lovely atmosphere! Please use less tomato base on products... it doesnt compliment some of the dishes. Will te recommend the fish and chips though.
Waiter acts like he is doing u a favor by serving you was very stuck up, food was okay. Not a great experience was very disappointed
Great food friendly service
The service was great, Victor made us feel like home as it was our first experience.. the food was nice & warm especially the veggies, love the carrots & baby marrow mix... keep it up guys
The Kingklip done excellent awesome specials and friendly staff. Dessert was outstanding . You got to try the chocolate crunch. FYI big portions. Pricing outstanding.
The fish is always good, prices are fair, the takeaway prices are quite cheaper than the sit down restaurant. Live music on Friday evening that can be a bit loud if you want to spend time with friends. They do offer lunch specials from Wednesday till Saturday until 16.00 that is worth your while
Received excellent service from Brenda.
Highly recommend. Food is good. Fish is always fresh. Staff are friendly. Great atmosphere.
Fantastic
Brilliant seafood, wonderful atmosphere.Tons of safe parking.9/10 would recommend.
One of the best seafood outlets in Boksburg for me. Its funny how its underrated and even I at first i thought otherwise of the place, until I got to taste their food. Very fresh, perfectly cooked to your desire and tantalizing. Youre literally drooling when eating 😂. Though Ive never had a sit down, so i really cant say much about the environment, but the staff whove so far served me were okay.
Amazing food at great prices. Service is great.The atmosphere is really like being at the sea, good rustic vibe
Always great
Lovely restaurant with good food. Fresh fish section is a bit small but works
Very nice. Simple, delicious seafood. I heartily recommend their London fish and chips.
Good food, good service. Thank you
Bad service. No management. My meal was shocking. I had what was meant to be a Calamari Steak. Three little strips that were so rubbery and as for the lemon butter sauce 🤮. Would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Great service. Good dish. Great prices on specials.
Love the seafood. Hubby enjoys the Oysters
It was an awesome evening out with friends an the food and service was great, thanks.
Food is always great, lekker and value for money 💵 and I am a fussy customer.. In the food business myself.. 😍
Good food
The food was great. And the music was so gpod. And the service was wad great
Seafood was excellent. A combined garlic lemon butter sauce will define it even greater! Hake was awesomely prepared and succulent even to the thin part of the tail. My biltong garlic cheese bread was a bit disappointing as to my first and second visit to Blue Mrlin as it lacked a good deal of cheese.
Fish wrap, fish and chips plus various desert very very nice. Love them
Fabulous food, friendly staff and great decor and atmosphere
Food is great and lovely atmosphere best seafood in town!!!
Pleasantly surprised with the quality of their food must say their prices Im not too bad either I will definitely go back there again
Food is devine with a beautiful set up and friendly service!!! You wont be disappointed
Food is nice but the fish is very thin i also asked for a large hake but received 2 small because there were no large fish
They have lovely fresh fish and calamari, and many other family meals that are very well priced! Worth visiting
Staff friendly and attentive. Prices reasonable. My meal was very good.
Calm and relaxed. Quite. Good food and decent wine.
Best fish ever. Been going to Blue Marlin for 20 years, and never had a bad experience.