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Dancing Marlin, Frankfort, IL

Dancing Marlin

4.7
4.7
3279 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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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.
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,279 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • South Suburbs

    Best Food

  • South Suburbs

    Best Service

  • South Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • South Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • South Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • South Suburbs

    Healthy

  • South Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • South Suburbs

    Romantic

  • South Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dancing Marlin offers a "fantastic dining experience" with tapas-style dishes and a diverse menu that caters to gluten-free guests. Known for "amazing food and service," it boasts a vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff. While some guests noted slow service, the "ambiance is perfect" for enjoying creative small plates and unique cocktails.

3,279 Reviews
  1. Therese

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and waitstaff. Our group of 6 decided on all shared plates. Each was more delicious than the last. We had seafood, oysters, salads, sliders, tacos, flatbreads, desserts. Everything was outstanding. We have been here previously, both in groups and just as a couple, and have never been disappointed. Always a fun, lively atmosphere.

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  2. Steve

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was wonderful- food, service, ambiance, price, etc.

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  3. Cheri

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for dinner with thoughtful, interesting menu ideas. The food was delicious, service impeccable and ambience warm and comfortable.

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  4. mikenjo2

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The brisket tacos were delicious honestly everything was great! We had crab dip and the cauliflower and sea bass tacos. My friend had never been there before tonight and she loved it too. We also enjoyed the music which was played loud enough to enjoy but not loud enough to be a bother.

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  5. Anton

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service superb and ambiance is perfect.

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  6. Susan

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Dancing Marlin and last night was no exception! Andrea waited on us and is always friendly and knowledgeable! She gave us the rundown on all the specials and gave us excellent service! The garlic spicy shrimp was sooo delicious that we ordered 2 orders! The truffle fries are always a hit! I ordered salted Carmel affogato and that is always a nice way to end the evening! Thank you Jackie for stopping by to say hello and check in on us!

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  7. AlanL

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s our favorite place to go with friends and family. The food is amazing. And the staff is great and friendly. Highly recommend.

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  8. kate VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 7:30 reservation and when we walked in, we knew there was no chance of being seated anytime soon. I’d say there were probably 20 people waiting to be seated. We checked in with the hostess several times and she was incredibly sweet and apologetic and explained that their guests were just lingering and she wasn’t sure how long it would be. We appreciated her transparency. We were seated close to 8:15 and wound up having our first round of drinks, including a bottle of wine comped for our wait. That was great gesture and we were so grateful. Food was incredible, as always. Service was impeccable despite being so crowded. My advice to restaurant guests: if you have been at your table for more than 2 hours, you’re no longer ordering food and drinks, and you see a massive crowd waiting to be seated, help out the staff and be conscious that maybe you’re lingering is creating a back-up in their reservations.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Started with the Oysters, Bone Marrow, & Octopus. All were amazing! Went on to the birria tacos which never disappoint! My son got the warm cookie for dessert, I thought he was going to lick the plate. :) My only complaint is that he never got offered a refill on his soda and I was looking to order a dessert martini but the server didn't come back to check on us before dropping off the bill so never had the opportunity to ask.

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  10. J

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Roasted bone marrow was good, oysters and lobster rolls were great. The theme is "shareables", and portions are small. Waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu, the specials, and was very attentive. For four of us, with 6 small shared plates and two drinks each, the total bill was just over $300. It's a pretty loud restaurant, with all diners in one room.

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FAQs

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

Dancing Marlin is rated 4.7 stars by 3279 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

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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)
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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