The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach is an upscale seafood restaurant perched along the waterfront of Santa Rosa Sound, offering breathtaking sunset views across Pensacola Bay. Co-founded by veteran restaurateur Bryan Houseley and award-winning Chef Gregg McCarthy, a CIA graduate featured on PBS's Great Chefs series, the restaurant delivers the area's finest selection of fresh seafood alongside premium steaks and poultry. The elegant dining room features a barrel-vault ceiling, comfortable banquettes, and a stunning 1,228-pound Atlantic Blue Marlin specimen as a centerpiece. The oyster bar showcases premium oysters from Apalachicola and beyond, shucked to order, while an 80-plus bottle wine list completes the experience. With its tranquil waterfront ambience and inspired big-game fishing heritage, The Grand Marlin is a quintessential destination on Florida's Emerald Coast.