Blue Marlin Tiki Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Put-in-Bay Township

If you’re in Put-in-Bay and don’t stop at the Blue Marlin, you’re missing out on one of the island’s best experiences! From the moment we walked in, Nick and his team made us feel like old friends. The service was fast, friendly, and full of genuine island charm.

The drinks? Absolutely top-notch—perfectly mixed, fresh, and exactly what you want on a sunny day by the water. You can tell they take pride in every pour. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between laid-back and lively, with music and energy that make you want to stay all afternoon.

Nick runs the kind of place where everyone—locals, first-timers, or repeat visitors—feels welcome. He’s attentive without hovering, knows his menu inside and out, and clearly loves creating a great time for his guests. His team works like a well-oiled machine, smiling through the busiest rush and making sure no one’s glass ever sits empty.

If you want amazing drinks, a fun crowd, and service that makes you feel like part of the Blue Marlin family, this is the spot. We’ll definitely be...

1st the one good thing- the room we were in was updated. Now the bad. This was absolutely the loudest place on the entire island. Every local we talked to let us know it had that reputation. At around 930 they start the music and it is deafening. If your at the pool you can't hear anyrhing. If in your room you can sorta hear each other and the TV. This continues till 10pm. By that time everyone is so drunk they take over where the music left off. We were awaken in the middle of the night every night by loud drunk people. Our last night we thought we'd have to call the cops or medic because of a drunken brawl in the room next to us. This place is NOT kid or family friendly and I will leave it at that!! When people are drunk by 12 it all goes downhill fast poolside. If you want a relaxing atmosphere , and to be able to relax poolside and be able to enjoy the pool find any other place on the island. Or go to...

Bartenders have always been great at the Blue Marlin Tiki over the years busting out drinks for the masses. Being patient and cordial isn’t enough anymore. It takes one moment being yelled at from some hot-headed goatee bartender because he assumes when you didn’t tip in cash (+45% btw) and write it on the large credit card receipt. You have no right to offend a good paying customer (thousand each summer). In my 20years of personally owning and running bars, I’ve never seen such a display of childish behavior to one of your good people. I’ll be taking my business elsewhere for your ignorant outrage to a good patron. You’ve officially lost...