We stopped at The White Marlin & Oysterette shortly after arriving in Port St. Joe. The only immediate seats available were at the bar, which worked out beautifully. Our server was also tending bar, and the service was excellent throughout our visit. I ordered the Coastal Crab Cakes and the house-recipe she-crab soup. The soup was outstanding, combining a rich bisque with lump crab and a very distinctive flavor. My compliments to the chef! The crab cakes were perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining tender and moist inside. The flavorful crab, roasted corn and mustard sauce created an awesome combination. Add in the gorgeous waterfront view--and be sure to check out that cool seashell chandelier--and this was an excellent experience from beginning to end. The White Marlin & Oysterette 602 Monument Ave. Port St. Joe, FL 32456 read more

The White Marlin - Seafood Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

Really nice dining spot but definitely recommend reservations. I got the seafood pasta which was a smaller dish but still really good. The calamari was fresh and good. The service was fantastic. We had a large party and they never skipped a beat. Outdoor dining is available too. read more

The White Marlin - Seafood pasta - Seafood Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

Their service, food & ambiance (right on the water) was top notch. Since I was alone I sat at the bar and was served by two of the best bartenders I've come across in a very long time, Kelli & Makayla. These young ladies worked together seamlessly and were always smiling & asking if everything I ordered was alright. I started with the spicy mussels which Kelli said was a 6 out of 10 on the spice level (she was right) and then ordered the wedge salad with grilled shrimp and it was delicious. The couple next to me were saying they come here a lot & everything they order is amazing. read more

The White Marlin - Wedge salad with grilled shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

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Lovely spot on St Joe Bay! Terrific food and great variety of drinks! Beautiful outdoor seating with a great view of the sunset!

Valentine's Day . As a local, we always support our neighborhood businesses. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner of Scallops, Coconut Grouper, and the Marlin sushi roll! Our server was amazing and the manager, LA Massoud is a perfect hostess greeting guests like special friends. The ambiance was romantic with a sax player entertaining guests as the sun set over the bay. Why can every night be Valentine's? read more

The White Marlin - Sunset over the bay - Seafood Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

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The food was absolutely amazing & the service was the cherry on top! Tim & Dana were so attentive throughout the whole dinner. One of the best dining experiences! read more

The White Marlin - Crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

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Great Jonaha was awesome catered to my every need. Would love some more of the amazing shrimp. The atmosphere was great too and not too loud or busy. 1000/10. read more

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Absolutely beautiful outdoor seating. The food was absolutely delicious and our server was awesome. read more

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The food was awesome, service was incredible and the view was breathtaking. Sitting outside is the way to go and the view from any seat is unbeatable. From the cocktails, to the specials, and of course, the coconut grouper, we couldn't have asked for a better evening. Even the large tree covering the patio has lights which added so much to the experience. Highly recommend White Marlin and we will be back many times in the future. read more

Celebrating our 55th anniversary-a perfect location! Our server, Dana, was an amazing representative of The White Marlin, even taking the time to take pictures inside and out on the patio. Very attentive! Steaks were cooked to perfection. We will be back!! read more

Best espresso martini I've ever had. Treat yourself to a bowl of their crab bisque-- you won't regret. Beautiful location and vibe. Will definitely return! read more

Reservations made via Open Table for our party of five on Thanksgiving Eve. We're "framily" visiting Port St Joe for the week from Ponte Vedra! Seated immediately at our outdoor table - a bit chilly, so eventually we got a fire lamp placed nearby. Served early with olive bread with a balsamic glaze was a nice touch as we awaited our drinks. Bartender Tracy served up some delicious drinks ... an old fashioned, sangria, day at the beach! Server, John was hustling to get all the customers taken care of ... there was a bit of a delay - but we chatted amongst ourselves ... there were a few other servers topping off water and running food. Oysters were a hit! And coconut shrimp delicious. Entree's were filling and healthy portions. The fish of the day was Mahi-Mahi ... fresh and seasoned perfectly. The scallops were large. The Chicken Marsala was unexpected with bone-in ... and the seafood pasta was delicious. Happy we got an opportunity to eat here while on vacation... at the forgotten coast! read more

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As a first-time dining experience, the White Marlin was a great one! From the moment we arrived until the moment we left; it was all in all a pleasurable experience. The host/hostess staff immediately greeted my friend and me when we arrived and confirmed our reservation. She thanked us for being first-timers and seated us right away. We sat at a table where the Oysterette bar is located. Our server (Tim) was great! He had a witty sense of humor, was friendly and engaging, and attentive but not overly attentive. To say the food was delicious is an understatement. We started with martinis that were made exactly as we'd asked. We both had Ceasar Salads. The dressing was phenomenal. Just the right amount of dressing, a generous amount of cheese, and tasty (freshly made) croutons. Our entrees were the House Creations Filet Mignon with Robuchon Potatoes and Asparagus and the King Crab. Both were Chef's kiss perfection. Sadly, there was no room for dessert, so we passed on it. But the options sounded great! The atmosphere was energetic. There were families on Spring Break and birthday celebrations going on. The view of the outside deck/seating area and the view of ocean only added to the evening. We couldn't have asked for a better first-time at White Marlin. The only minor hiccup was one of the salads was served on a plate that had chips on it. We brought it to our server's attention, and he apologized for the mishap. It certainly didn't ruin the salad or our experience. Minor thing in the grand scheme of things. Would we return to WM if ever in PSJ...absolutely would! If you're looking for an upscale dining experience, with great service, excellent food, and nice views, put WM on your to-do list for sure! read more

The White Marlin - King Crab - Seafood Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

Great view! Beautiful outside seating! Appetizers were delicious, the lobster tacos and the coconut shrimp!!! Main courses, and soups and salads were good! Did request no croutons on salad due to a gluten allergy and it came out with croutons. Also we ordered a Pina colada and weren't asked for ID and were pretty sure it was just a virgin (lol) Overall good spot! Staff was friendly as well! read more

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What an incredible experience. Spent my 33rd birthday dinner here, solo, and it was beyond exceptional. My waitress, Jessica, was attentive, kind and personable. The ambiance was fantastic, especially as the sun set, what a stunning sight. I ordered the filet steak with Brussels and fried calamari strips as an appetizer. The steak was the most delicious steak I have ever eaten, and that says something, my father makes a wonderful steak. Since it was my birthday I was offered a free cookie/ice cream scoop or a crème brûlée, but I chose the Key Lime Pie, as it is a tradition for my birthday each year. The pie was stunning and the staff sang to me, beautifully. It was quite the experience. Thank you for a delightful birthday, I was truly blessed! read more

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This is my 3rd year visiting the area and my first time eating at the White Marlin. This is the fanciest restaurant I've been to in this area. Most places around here are pretty low key due to the sleepy beach town vibes. You can wear sandals and bathing suits to most restaurants in Port St Joe. This was a special meal for our family and we would have felt out of place if we didn't dress up a bit. You will be fine here in your favorite t-shirt but most folks got a bit more dressed up than that for dinner here. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside and out. There are some amazing views out the back windows and plenty of outdoor seating in the back as well. The staff was so kind and friendly. We never got that snooty feeling that you sometimes get at fancier restaurants like this. Staff bent over backwards to make sure everything was to our liking for the entire time we were there. Bread was brought to the table straight away. The waiter recommended the meatball appetizer to go with it which was also very good. I got half a dozen raw oysters and they were great as well. I got the swamp martini which went really well with the oysters although some may find it off putting to look at (it looks like a swamp, its right there in the name). My wife got a "maverick" which was a spicy vodka drink garnished with cucumber that she really enjoyed. For dinner, 3 of us got filet's and my wife got the tuna steak. I got Crab Diane and scooped it over the top of the filet which was awesome. For dessert we split a piece of key lime pie. It was a perfect cap to a great meal. It's easy to eat too much when everything is this good. The whole family loved it. My teenage boys didn't feel out of place here. We stepped out onto the deck for a picture of the sun setting after dinner and I slept like a baby that night. Best meal I've had in a while. Great ambiance, great staff, and great food, will definitely stop here every year when we are in town. read more

An absolute amazing experience. The environment, the food & the staff were top notch. Some of the best food I've had in a very long time. 10/10. Will definitely come back one day. read more

This restaurant has the most amazing view in Port St Joe. It's always busy for a reason. I would recommend making reservations, although if you're lucky you can snag a table on the back deck for sunset. You can't go wrong finding a spot at the bar, which also looks over the bay. We loved our friendly bartender, who recommended the most beautiful sushi -it did not disappoint. read more

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Terrible service, my steak was supposed to be medium well and it was literally burnt on the outside. Our waitress forgot my wine, and kept apologizing every time she came to our table because she was late bringing things we asked for, taking our order and bringing our check. It's wayyyy overpriced for bad service and overcooked steak and did I mention I found a hair in my food!!!! read more

They have a really good venue and great food, but they are way overpriced. This this is not the white Marlin in Panama City. However, there's nothing else to choose from if you want high-quality. read more

The food was amazing. I consistently order cosmopolitans and this was one of the best. Dana was our server and she was amazing!!

Amazing! Party of 4 seated outside with an amazing view of the gulf. We shared the small seafood tower, which was very good. 3 ordered filets and 1 ordered the pork chops; all were cooked to everyone's likings. Live music added to the ambiance. read more

Service was amazing! Dana was amazing. Everything was delicious! We always enjoy coming here when we are in Port St Joe It's a beautiful place to have dinner on the water! read more

The food at The White Marlin is always very good but Dana has been our server on two different occasions and is top notch. Ask for her when you make a reservation. Thank you, Dana for your excellent service! read more

This restaurant was ok! Expensive, not worth the price! Would definitely sit outside next time for better vibe. Cocktails were a miss. Would stick with wine. read more

We had a sensational time with the staff and Alex. I could not put their quality of care and cuisine to any other resurgent I've been to. From being attentive to our choices. There was not a second where I felt unseen while overlooking the extravagant costal view. Could not recommend any more, you get what you pay for. read more

Pretty disappointing for a beach restaurant to not allow pets in carriers OUTSIDE... But that's about all I have to say since we had to find a new restaurant. read more

Food was excellent, service was amazing and we loved the atmosphere!! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area!

Amazing experience! We had Nelson as our waiter and he was wonderful! Eli took our picture for us and was so sweet. The food was incredible. There were 7 of us and we all got a variety. I had the coconut crusted grouper. It was the best grouper I've had. Cooked perfectly, flaky, and a touch of sweet with the coconut. The pineapple rice with it was decent, but nowhere near as good as the crab fried rice that you can order as a side. I could eat it as my meal! It was for real amazing! A few got the filet and cut it with their fork. The crab cakes were great as well. The Cesar salad was incredible too. Make reservations beforehand, eat outdoors, and do it close to sunset. The view is spectacular! It is more upscale, but worth the splurge. It costs us about 10-15 more per person as other local restaurants. It's not somewhere I could eat at every week, but definitely recommend for a date night, anniversary, or girl's night out. read more

We are never disappointed when we have dinner at the White Marlin. We go once year when we are in Port St Joe. our server Dana was amazing she was there when needed and very knowledgeable about the menu! Thank you Dana for making our dining experience even more enjoyable Than it always is!! read more

The White Marlin was a great choice for upscale dining in Port St. Joe! We had great & attentive service. Ordered the Brown Butter Scallops & Parmesan Crusted Grouper. The Scallops were nice sized and cooked to perfection. Grouper had a great flavor and portion as well. Bread Pudding was a great way to end the night. Beautiful bay views with also live music outside! read more

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Dana was amazing. She went above and beyond. The grouper was excellent and the sunset was perfection sittion the Deck.

The restaurant was beautiful along with gorgeous views. The menu is definitely on the pricier side, but everything we ate was amazing. My favorite was the squash appetizer. The filet and brussel sprouts were very good too. Our waiter, Ciao, was also very friendly and attentive. read more

The White Marlin - Filet, brussel sprouts, and mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

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Had 5:30 reservations on Friday. Seated right away. Josiah was our server and was attentive and efficient despite having tables both on the inside and outside on the patio. We sat inside because at this time of year, you never know how cold the weather is going to be outside. The sunset view was gorgeous and we were treated to a very beautiful sunset. There were four of us in our party and we had the following meals: Scallops with truffled risotto- 4 huge scallops perfectly seared on top of a large portion of risotto. Topped off with a parmesan crisp. The presentation was beautiful and my father-in-law raved about the taste and the portion Fish of the day with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. The fish was wahoo. When we inquired about the fish of the day, the waiter told us when they did the pre-tasting, it was a bit dry. My mother-in-law ordered it. A large portion of fish grilled with mashed potatoes and really nice seasonal veggies that were cooked perfectly. Coconut encrusted grouper with caribbean rice- Beautiful presentation with a large piece of moist coconut encrusted grouper. The grouper was perfectly cooked and very moist. The rice was spiced well and was a great compliment to a lovely piece of fish. A drizzle of a lemon aioli was also on the plate. Swordfish with goat cheese mashed potatoes- Another pretty plate with lemon aioli and a balsamic glaze. Perfectly cooked swordfish. Again, a large piece of fish over a huge portion of amazing mashed potatoes. No way I could get anywhere close to finishing the potatoes but they were amazing. The potatoes were rich. I never had thought about adding goat cheese to potatoes but man-oh-man what an addition. Everyone was too full to have dessert so maybe next time, we will split an entree and enjoy dessert too. Good wine selection by both the glass and the bottle as well as draft and bottled beer. One of my favorite things is to have bubbles by the glass available and White Marlin has several available. We will definitely be back. read more

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Food was phenomenal, service was on point, had a reservation did not wait for our seat seats overlooking the Gulf of America.Talya our server was also on point. Wife had the daily special of fillet with Rockefeller topping, and it was perfect. I'm a steak snob and this one was perfectly done. I had brown butter seared scallops cooked to perfection. Two glasses of red wine and two margaritas later our bill was 165. The best meal we've had in Port Saint Joe this week. On vacation. read more

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This was beyond a 5 star experience. We had a reservation so we quickly got our table upon arrival. Dana our waitress quickly greeted us and got us going with drinks while we looked at the menu. Dana made the best recommendations and made sure we got just what we wanted. The bourbon espresso martini that was on the dessert martini on the menu, was one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had; smooth and great flavors. We started with appetizers: calamari, coconut shrimp, and Rockefeller oysters. All were done to perfection and so tasty. I'm not a big oyster person but the oysters Rockefeller with the spinach and cheese was the best! I personally had the brown butter scallops and they were huge and some of the best I've ever had. The lobster tacos were loved by all. The Parmesan crusted grouper was a hit with my friends. And the sushi roll was fresh and made exactly to order. When we asked for a key lime pie, Dana also brought us out a special treat for our special girls night celebration. The views were so peaceful and gorgeous. The staff were attentive and beyond friendly. The vibe was so fun for our girls group. And to top it off the food was all top notch. Thank you Dana and others for making my first visit to the area unforgettable!!!! read more

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We had such a great experience here celebrating our anniversary! Dana was our server and she was absolutely wonderful--so sweet, attentive, and made us feel special.She even surprised us with a dessert for our anniversary, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was delicious, the ambiance was perfect for a special occasion, and the overall experience was amazing. Huge thanks to Dana for the excellent service! we'll definitely be back! read more

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We have been fairly regular diners here-- year round. I always make a reservation and we have never failed to show. We were late for our reservation by 10 minutes (I thought it was for 6, and it was for 5:45). The parking lot was empty. The hostess laughed and said there were no tables available. Not a wait. Not a "we will see what we can do." No tables available. We left. I looked at open table and I could have made a reservation from the parking lot for 10 minutes later. How is that acceptable??? The last time we dined we were told there was no bread... while we watched loaves of bread leave the kitchen. This used to be a great restaurant-- now they just have a nice patio with a pretty view. If that is all you want, this is your place! They do not value loyal customers. read more

Alex took great care of us at our dinner. The coconut grouper was amazing. Alex even took our group onto the deck to take a group picture of us! Beautiful restaurant to get a nice dinner at! read more

Everything was 5 stars except the Key Lime Pie (which was like a 1 star). The environment and setting was very nice even though it was a cloudy night and we didn't get a sunset view. The staff was helpful but spread thin (maybe 3 total servers for the whole place?). The meal was good. The appetizer of flatbread came out quick and was tasty but not spiced anything special; would get again. The coconut snapper was excellent and the sauce on the side allowed us to control the sweetness of each bite. The filet was cooked perfect to our order and the potatoes and Brussels were an excellent addition. The key lime pie....was a let down. It clearly wasn't made fresh and the taste profile was flat and not really worth it. The fresh aspects of it clearly were made to dress it up, which was a solid attempt but our palate didn't appreciate the lack of lime flavor. The orchid flower and the crumbled graham crackers garnish were the only fresh items on the dish, the crust which is supposed to be graham crackers clearly wasn't and didn't even taste remotely like graham cracker. read more

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