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Blue Marlin | Columbia SC

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Dinner Menu

Starters

Ahi Tuna

Sesame encrusted seared Ahi tuna served with ginger aioli slaw

Charleston Crab Cake

Authentic low country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat, served with a sweet onion remoulade and fire- roasted corn salsa

Crab & Spinach Fondue Skillet

Fresh blue crab and spinach in a creamy mornay sauce, served with pita chips

Firecracker Shrimp

Fried shrimp tossed with cherry peppers and served with roasted garlic ranch

Fried Green Tomatoes

Green tomatoes breaded with cracked cornmeal and seasoned flour, deep fried and served with a chipotle cream sauce

Pecan Dusted Calamari

Fresh Calamari, flash-fried and dusted with crushed pecans and Romano cheese, served with a sweet onion remoulade

Petite Shrimp & Grits

An appetizer portion of our signature dish with Adluh stone ground grits, sautéed creek shrimp, andouille sausage and Tasso gravy

Southern Caviar

House- made pimento cheese with aged white cheddar, served with pita chips


Soup & Salad

Caesar Salad

Crispy romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, seasoned croutons and parmesan cheese

Cobb Salad

Grilled chicken, shrimp, OR salmon with avocado, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, tomato, diced egg, cucumbers, and crispy greens tossed in our house- made herb vinaigrette dressing

Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce wedge topped with house- made bleu cheese dressing, candied pecans, smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles and vine- ripe tomatoes

New Orleans Seafood Gumbo

An original New Orleans recipe with shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage and okra

She Crab Soup

Fresh crabmeat in a rich, creamy soup topped with sherry

Signature BLT Salad

Iceberg and romaine lettuce, vine- ripe tomatoes, and smoked bacon tossed house- made garlic ranch dressing

Southern Candied Pecan Salad

Spring mix, candied pecans, blue cheese, and dried cranberries tossed in herb vinaigrette dressing


Low Country Classics

Award Winning Blue Marlin Shrimp & Grits

Our signature dish. Adluh stone ground grits topped with sautéed creek shrimp, andouille sausage and Tasso gravy

Charleston Crab Cakes

Authentic low- country recipe made with lump and claw crabmeat, served with sweet onion remoulade, fire- roasted corn salsa, Savannah red rice, and sautéed green beans

Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

Fresh salmon filet topped with a teriyaki glaze, served with Savannah red rice and sautéed green beans 

Oyster & Shrimp Skillet Bienville

 Apalachicola oysters in a shrimp and tasso ham cream sauce, served in a sizzling skillet with pita chips and Adluh stone ground grits

Spinach & Mushroom Pesto Ravioli

Ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach and mushrooms in a basil pesto with marinated tomatoes

Salmon Pontchartrain

Fresh salmon fillet with blackened shrimp and scallops, finished with a mornay sauce and served with Adluh grits cakes and sautéed green beans

Tilapia Charleston

Fresh pan- seared tilapia topped with a shrimp and crab cream sauce, served with Adluh stone ground grits and sautéed green beans

Vista Chicken

Fire- roasted chicken breast topped with sautéed spinach, sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese served with garlic mashed potatoes and finished with a roasted garlic butter sauce


Hand-Cut Steaks

Chargrilled Ribeye

Hand- cut ribeye, lightly seasoned and served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans

Filet Mignon

Bacon wrapped, lightly seasoned and served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans


Fried Seafood Specialties

Crispy Gulf Oysters

Apalachicola oysters fried to perfection served with french fries and tortilla slaw

Firecracker Flounder

Filet of flounder breaded in our firecracker seasoning, served with creamy grits, tortilla slaw and firecracker salsa

Fried Large Gulf Shrimp

Lightly breaded in our firecracker seasoning, served with french fries and tortilla slaw

Seafood Platter

Crispy flounder, fried shrimp, and a Charleston crab cake served with tortilla slaw and french fries


Fresh Off The Hook

Ahi Tuna

Blackened Ahi Tuna served with slaw and sautéed spinach, finished with a ginger aioli

Mahi Orleans

Fresh filet of Mahi, topped with shrimp and crab in a citrus beurre blanc, served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans

Pan Seared Scallops

Large Pan-Seared scallops served seasonal sides and finished with a citrus beurre blanc 


Desserts

Blackout Cake

Homemade gooey chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate, caramel, and whipped cream

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Vanilla bean cheesecake made in- house with a caramelized sugar topping, vanilla wafer crust and topped with a fresh strawberry puree and whipped cream

Key Lime Pie

Made Fresh in house, our traditional key lime pie is made with a graham cracker crust and topped with fresh whipped cream

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Monday – Friday
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Contact Us

1200 Lincoln St.
Columbia, SC 29201

803.799.3838

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