The Blue Marlin — Restaurant in Sonora

This is the best restaurant in Puerto Peñasco (and top 3, anywhere!) I’ll be thinking about this restaurant and their food long after I leave, and I see myself making the trip back for this experience alone. I’ve lived in the PNW my whole life, up until recently moving to AZ. Seafood is my favorite, so I came to Google/Yelp to find the best seafood on this trip. Thanks to other reviews, we ended up at The Blue Marlin last night. We made reservations (for 2) and called in advance for the Seafood Tower. I believe you need to give at least 24 hour notice, as this item is not on their menu. We made our reservation the day prior to going. When we arrived, we were greeted by the owner, and his friendly staff. He checked on our table, himself, throughout our stay; and it is evident how much he cares for his guests. We were seated inside, but they have patio options, and I love that the owner cares for the cats. My table and other guests enjoyed feeding them during our dining experience. Their margaritas were perfect with a good amount of tequila! Most places water down their alcoholic drinks, but everything about this restaurant is quality. We started with bread and garlic butter and were given the choice between salad or soup. We chose the shrimp bisque, and it did not disappoint. The Seafood Tower was unreal. 15+ options were arranged beautifully and a fun sparkler was lit for the perfect photo op. The coconut shrimp were the best I’ve had in my life. The oysters were fresh (and the fried ones were just as tasty!) Clams, mussels, crab, ceviche, calamari, and the list goes on and on. Everything was amazing. I feel as if this review does not do this restaurant justice, so please try it for yourself and you will understand why this is the #1 spot for seafood in...

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My dining experience at Blue Marlin in Puerto Peñasco was absolutely outstanding! We indulged in the Carlos V shrimp, wrapped in bacon, and they were divine! Perfectly sized and bursting with delightful flavors, especially when paired with the pineapple glaze. The coconut shrimp was equally impressive, with a creamy sauce that complemented the dish beautifully. And let's not forget about the chipotle shrimp, boasting a sensational BBQ chipotle sauce that struck the perfect balance of smoky and spicy flavors. Every bite was a culinary delight, and I can't wait to return for my more exquisite seafood creations at Blue Marlin!

But what truly sets Blue Marlin apart is the exceptional service. From the owner's heartfelt greeting of "welcome home" to the attentive waiter who ensured our comfort throughout the meal, every moment was infused with care and attention. When we realized tips were cash-only, the owner's understanding and graciousness shone through. Despite our insistence on going to the ATM, they insisted on our comfort and even offered to let us tip next time.

Blue Marlin isn't just a restaurant—it's a place where you're embraced with love and where exceptional service is the norm. Do yourself a favor and show this place some love; you'll undoubtedly receive it back tenfold. Can't wait to come home to Blue...

The Blue Marlin is mainly a shrimp joint. The venue, small, quaint, cozy. I had the Coconut shrimp. It tasted a bit sweet for my palette. My sweet angel daughter thought the same. The shrimp huge! The texture cooked to perfection! The shrimp quesadilla received two really goods. One from the italiana in Mexico and one from my other sweet angel daughter. The chipotle shrimp received a confident tastes good from my State 48 Tortoise loving son in law. The flounder eater in the group, my evil cowboy son in law said it was an eight. The ceviche loved by all at the table. Big hit. They gave us sourdough bread with garlic butter. A solid yum from all the family. We also had fried calamari. This, served with the ceviche and was a very distant second. The said, “it could be better”. Not a group hit.

Still, check it out. It’s worth it if you want shrimp.

The servers were super professional and took care of all we needed. I would return based on these solid men alone. The owner checked up on us. That was appreciated mucho!

The cowboy asked the question that begs being asked: “how can a restaurant called the Blue Marlin not serve marlin? I just wanted...