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Dancing Marlin, Frankfort, IL

Dancing Marlin

4.7
4.7
3265 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
The Dancing Marlin is all about small plates, sharing & great wines and cocktails on tap! There also is a full bar. The menu has something for everyone with fresh seafood being a specialty. The culinary team has created a small plates menu that is both affordable and amazing! We feature a communal dining table for up to 14 guests and the suburbs most creative Sunday Brunch. Our bar features 16 wines on tap and 8 "made from scratch", crafted cocktails. The bar also features 30 craft beers in bottles and cans. The restaurant features (3) private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 120 guests. All of this is packaged up in a modern restaurant design, produced by award winning design team. Knauer Inc!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (815) 464-6646
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef JR and Chef Matt
  • Catering
    Hosting your special event at home, or at another venue? Have Dancing Marlin do your catering so you can enjoy the day too.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate the big moments in life at Dancing Marlin. Located in Frankfort, Illinois, Dancing Marlin Restaurant has all of the essentials to host your next event. Our two-level restaurant provides the perfect setting for private dining and family or corporate group events.
  • Neighborhood
    Frankfort
  • Cross street
    206th & Lagrange Rd (next to Culvers, Lumes & Buffalo WW)
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking is available at the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Once a month we host a Dueling Piano party
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,265 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • South Suburbs

    Best Food

  • South Suburbs

    Best Service

  • South Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • South Suburbs

    Best Value

  • South Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • South Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • South Suburbs

    Healthy

  • South Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • South Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dancing Marlin delights with its "fantastic food" and "remarkable service." Guests rave about the creative menu, gluten-free options, and shareable plates. The attentive staff, including servers like Anthony and Andrew, enhance the dining experience. With a lively atmosphere and delicious cocktails, it's a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

3,265 Reviews
  1. Gavin

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing! Food was incredible! Price was affordable for the experience given. Stephanie our server was very attentive and pleasant.

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  2. Bryan

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was great, but honestly the food was over-priced for the quality of it. Crab cakes were very bland and the best thing about the Sea Bass was the rice it came with. Overall, spent $200 for 2 people for a so-so meal. It's just not worth the price.

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  3. Evan

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! The food, atmosphere, and service is always the best! Our favorite restaurant!

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  4. Stuart

    VIP

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting food , small portions. The server was very good and friendly. Not sure if the price equals the value but nobody forced us to eat there. I’ll probably go back.

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  5. Jon

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding. The marinated grilled octopus, lobster bisque shooter, and lobster rolls were excellent. Overall everything we tried was very good, with some dishes absolutely amazing.

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  6. Damen

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cool, and what I will call chic-elegant decor and ambiance. Amazing staff and service. And the food was outstanding. Had the Birria tacos, General Tso's cauliflower, and the fig and pig. The Taco's had great flavor in the birria, ultra tender, and the classic onion and cilantro toppings were the perfect touch. But the consume' put it over the top. The General Tso's cauliflower had that classic flavor you expect with just the right amount of spice. The sauce also was not over applied and the breading, despite being gluten free (thankfully) held up well with a nice crunch, but not overly so. The fig and pig was a masterful combination of flavors. The italian sausage was full of classic flavors, the bacon does what bacon does, and the fig jam pared perfectly cutting through the saltiness of the meat without being too sweet.

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  7. Joan

    VIP

    Chicago

    59 reviews

    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Valentini… seasonal cocktail with a cause. Service was much much better than our last visit. Server was friendly despite us not being a big ticket table

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  8. Joanna

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Food tasted amazing . The wait staff was super friendly and attentive.

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  9. Stacy

    VIP

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner of side salad with citrus dressing, salmon with mushroom duxelle and puff pastry in Chardonnay beurre blanc, and tri-color roasted carrots. Dessert was affogato -yum!! Stephanie is a world-class server and Dancing Marlin deserves a Michelin star!

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  10. Bobbi

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elsa, our server, was wonderful and the food was delicious. We can’t wait to go back and try more dishes.

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FAQs

Dancing Marlin offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Dancing Marlin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 464-6646.

Dancing Marlin is rated 4.7 stars by 3265 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dancing Marlin

20590 S LaGrange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    206th & Lagrange Rd (next to Culvers, Lumes & Buffalo WW)
  • Neighborhood
    Frankfort
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking is available at the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef JR and Chef Matt
  • Entertainment
    Once a month we host a Dueling Piano party
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (815) 464-6646
  • Catering
    Hosting your special event at home, or at another venue? Have Dancing Marlin do your catering so you can enjoy the day too.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate the big moments in life at Dancing Marlin. Located in Frankfort, Illinois, Dancing Marlin Restaurant has all of the essentials to host your next event. Our two-level restaurant provides the perfect setting for private dining and family or corporate group events.
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