This restaurant was recommended as "Hank's Like" (one of Charleston's best). It actually was more "Red Lobster Like". The night started with us... well dressed, middle-aged and with reservations, being seated in table 1 next to the front door and directly across from the hostess. The table was more appropriate for a couple in tee shirts and flip-flops, which were... more

It's best point is that it is open when most other restaurants are closed, incl Sunday and late evening. The quality of the ingredients are very good, the preparation is good, but rather standard. A good wholesome meal, where you know what to expect. The ambiance is that of a downtown urban restaurant from the 1920s-40s, dark wood etc., with... more

Great seafood, and love the fried green tomatoes! Portions are generous, and they have great lunch and dinner menus. Great for business lunches or special events. more

Not really that special, decent food, high prices more

I went to this restaurant twice over a two week period for lunch with co-workers. It is centrally located in the Vista with parking meters out front for parking. On one visit I had the shrimp & grits - it was not a large portion - but enough for me. It was not the best I have ever had, but... more

Love their shrimp and grits. more

What a great find in Columbia. Located in the Vista downtown district of Columbia, the Blue Marlin is a hip restaurant with excellent food and service. The portion sizes are enormous, so you may want to skip the appetizers! The she-crab soup is amazing. Even if you're not a fan of tuna, the sesame crusted tuna will change your mind.... more

I went to the Blue Marlin for the first time and the food was really really really enjoyed the food. The ingredients were fresh and the meals were prepared to an excellent standard. I would tell anyone to get the she soup it was some of the best crab soup that I have had. Every course of the meal was... more

We had dinner at the Blue Marlin in the historic Seaboard rail station. The dinner was your basci seafood, but the Blackout Cake dessert (Homemade Gooey chocolate fudge cake, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream) was to die for. Mary Jo fought for her share. more