Dancing Marlin, featuring great seafood, steak and American-style tapas, is much more than just a casual dining restaurant. We also serve Sunday brunch where you can experience our acclaimed “All You Can Munch Brunch”. Additionally, we have you covered if you need a venue for your next big or small event. Reserve our “Under the Sea” special event room or one of our other private party rooms.
Seafood-centric dishes meant for sharing are served in a roomy, nautical-themed space with a bar. Based on 820 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
20590 South La Grange Road, Frankfort, IL 60423
Phone: (815) 464-6646
Website:
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Hours
Sunday |
11 AM–2 PM, 3–8 PM |
Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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Tuesday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
Wednesday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
Thursday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
Friday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
Saturday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Jesse Villalobos
My wife and I came here for dinner to try the food, we loved it. We decided to have our wedding rehearsal dinner here, it was a wonderful experience. Jessica, the party dinner coordinator, was attentive and kind. She made sure we booked the day & time, gathered all the details plus more and made the big dinner of 25 happen. It was in their lovely room downstairs, great atmosphere and our server Josh was amazing as well. Overall a great experience and the food was wonderful!
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Megan Moody
My sister and I went here on a week night. Very fun, nautical themed tapas bar. The service was excellent, friendly and fast. We had spicy garlic shrimp, crab cakes, mac and cheese, and mahi tacos. Drinks were margs, wine, and mojitos. Everything was fresh and delicious. A pricier night but well worth it for a special night out!
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Marilyn Klecka
Love their support of Navarro Farm produce. Very accommodating staff even when overwhelmingly busy. Prices are reasonable. Tried lunch earlier in the week. Met the chef. Great fish tacos!
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Nicolette Wilson
Short and easy drive from the expressway. A small plates style lunch so we shared everything. Dishes came out at the perfect pace. We tried the calamari (amazing!), spicy garlic shrimp, oysters, and pecan tart. Everything was delicious! Our waitor, Jeff, was extremely helpful and friendly. We will be back!
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Lana Logan
I do my best not to give low stars, but I have to say that this was our third time at the restaurant and our experience was disappointing. Don’t order the Louisiana ribs. 1. Authentic Louisiana ribs have meat on them. This restaurant’s ribs barely have any. 2. The ribs are BOILED and smothered in BBQ sauce. Coleslaw that comes with them has absolutely no taste or flavor.
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Marisa Foster
I’ve been hosting a monthly meeting here for over a year. Each and every session is a winner! The attendees love the vast choices that include gluten free and vegan. I’ve had people come from out of state and 60+ miles north even when gas was at $6 because they love this venue so much. Service from Andrew, Jessica and Shawn is always top notch. If you considering having a large event, or date night, this is the place!
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Leah Lacher
We came here for my husbands birthday and I don’t think we will be back. The food was okay but I’m used to coming here and being wowed with flavor and unfortunately everything we got was bland. The scallops were the only thing we both fought over because they were decent. The dessert they brought out for his birthday was maybe a bite? Not the same Dancing Marlin I remember coming to. The menu was just boring and I know they change the menu items often so we just weren’t impressed at all.
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am pm
The website is not updated on the hours. We walked into the restaurant, and we were told They don’t open till 3 which was okay we didn’t wait long. I enjoyed the tapas our food was very tasty. Our server was very good
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Jennifer Wiorkowski
No one was really happy with their meal. Service took forever. They brought the meals out at different times and forgot one person, so obviously, she didn’t check on us. Paid way too much for coffee, and we barely got 2 cups and enough cream. It is disappointing after choosing this place for our family to come out to for a graduation breakfast.
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Kristy Mahal
Great experience at the dancing marlin last night! Made a reservation for 2 at 8:00 and we were seated right away on the patio as we requested. The waiter was friendly & kind. Service was a bit slow, but the waiter acknowledged it and apologized which I appreciated (many restaurants are understaffed but he handled it so well!) The General Tso’s cauliflower was delicious. I got the chopped salad and my boyfriend got the salmon with jasmine rice & pineapple salsa We both loved the food and the perfect portions. The ambiance and vibe was great too. I will definitely be back!
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