Reviews for Dancing Marlin Restaurant in Frankfort, IL

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 $6because they love this venue so much. Service from Andrew, Jessica and Shawn is always top notch. If you considering having alarge event, or date night, this is the place! Read more

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! Read more

My dad & I have came here a couple times & have had the best time each time. The atmosphere is great, the staff is knowledgeable... about the menu and spirited about their daily specials that change everyday but are amazing each day! The oysters are to die for& Stephanie is definitely our go to waitress! She’s quick, helpful & has excellent customer service. Will only dine with her!Can’t wait to come back again. Read more

We went here last night for the first time and it was excellent! Our server Carly could not have been nicer or more attentive.... She was a pleasure and made some great recommendations as well. The food and drinks were awesome. It was close to a perfectexperience that could have only been better had we not FORGOTTEN TO GIVE HER OUR CREDIT CARD when we paid the check!! ??????? Wepromise not to accidentally dine and dash next time. Definitely recommend this restaurant and of course, ask for Carly as yourserver! Read more

Greeted enthusiastically by the host and seated Rudy at scheduled reservation. Waitress fair. General Tao cauliflower was the... high point of the meal. Soft shell crabs in season but it was fairly tasteless and the breading was too thick. Oysters were onpoint. Read more

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 overbecause they were decent. The dessert they brought out for his birthday was maybe a bite? Not the same Dancing Marlin I remembercoming to. The menu was just boring and I know they change the menu items often so we just weren’t impressed at all. Read more

Recently hosted a 30th Surprise in the party room. The food & drinks were fabulous. Jessica, their event planner, was quite... accomdating to my custom menu. Would host an event here again! (I’ve been to eat several times also). Read more

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 Iappreciated (many restaurants are understaffed but he handled it so well!) The General Tso’s cauliflower was delicious. I gotthe chopped salad and my boyfriend got the salmon with jasmine rice & pineapple salsa ???? We both loved the food and theperfect portions. The ambiance and vibe was great too. I will definitely be back! Read more