Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant

cortez cracker shrimp

large gulf shrimp dusted with cajun cornmeal and seared. served with chipotle mayo

shrimp egg rolls

gulf shrimp, chicken and pork with asian slaw, served with a soy, rice wine and sesame dipping sauce

ajillo steak | ajillo shrimp

seared with olive oil, garlic, lime & pepper flakes

steamed clams

tampa little necks steamed in white wine & garlic butter, garnished with smoky bacon

cortez smoked fish

(when available) local, smoked fish with red onion, baby pickles and cream cheese

thai snapper nugz

red onion, jalapeno and cilantro salad

shrimp dip

gulf pink shrimp, cream cheese, jalapeno, green onion, lemon & old bay topped with parmesan bread crumbs served with tortilla chips

cracker shrimp

gulf pink shrimp dusted with panko & rice flour with a chipotle mayonnaise

thai nugs

fish of the day, tempura'd with red onion, jalapeno, cilantro salad finished with sweet thai chili sauce

spicy salmbal clams

two docks littlenecks, steamed in a white wine sauce with roasted garlic, thyme, baby heirloom tomatoes & arugula, served with a toast point

steak ajillo

sliced fl beef filet seared with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lime & red chili flakes over wilted arugula, served with a toast point (may substitute gulf pink shrimp - 23.00)

smoked fish dip

house smoked mullet dip served with capers, red onion, and ritz crackers

crab cakes

sopchoppy, fl blue crab cakes served with arugula and a cajun remoulade

the blue marlin

mixed greens, crumbled blue cheese, pearson farms pecans, balsamic honey vinaigrette

house salad

mixed greens, shaved parmesan tossed in a house caesar dressing

glt salad

"fulford" style grouper over mixed baby greens, a slice of fried green tomato, dressed w/ orange sunshine vinaigrette

tater soup

yukon golds, garlic croutons and crumbled bacon

cortez chowder

fresh grouper cheeks & shrimp in a tomato saffron broth cooked to order

fulford

egg washed & sautéed with lemon butter, finished with garlic parmesan bread crumbs with rice & house veg

pecan

pearson farms roasted, crushed pecan crust & honey butter. served with roasted sweet potato discs with basil pesto & house veg

sub bridge street brussels

grouper & clams

grouper seared and poached in house fume', two docks little neck clams, julienne vegetables, basil pesto, lemon zest

shrimp and grits

large gulf shrimp rolled in cajun spices, sautéed and placed in our cheesy grits with crumbled bacon and scallions

cortez boil

a low country favorite. tampa bay clams & large gulf shrimp poached in our house seafood broth with sweet corn, chorizo & red skin potato accompanied by sweet homemade cornbread

linguini white clam

two docks little necks in a white wine garlic butter with crushed red pepper & garlic toast over linguini

blackened fish alfredo

daily cuts of fish, blackened over classic linguini alfredo with basil pesto

chicken & rice

boneless skinless chicken thighs, pineapple soy marinade, served with rice & veg

filet

6 oz seared & finshed in a brandy demi glace, with roasted sage potatoes & vegetables. florida's best grass fed beef

the burger

8 oz, ground sirloin seasoned gaudes, slab bacon & onion marmalade. served with roasted tomato

kentucky owl 11yr

colonel e.h. taylor

whistlepig 12 yr cask finish

whistlepig piggy back

whistlepig the boss hog

woodford reserve

peerless small batch

sazerac

blantons

the original single barrel

four roses

single barrel

colonel e.h. talor

small batch

knob creek 100°

small batch

jefferson's reserve

very small batch

angels envy

eagle rare

woodford reserve

buffalo trace

potato soup

yukon golds, chicken broth, cream & minced onions garnished with bacon, scallions & house croutons

clam chowder

classic, white chowder cooked to order with littlenecks, served with a toast point

cortez seafood chowder

grouper & shrimp pieces, cooked to order in tomato seafood broth with saffron, leeks, potatoes & okra, served with a toast point

blue marlin salad

mixed greens, crumbled blue cheese, butter-toasted pearson farms pecans, fl strawberries with a honey balsamic vinaigrette

house salad

mixed greens, shaved parmesan tossed in a house "caesar" dressing, topped with croutons

glt salad

local grouper egg washed & brown buttered over mixed baby greens, slice of fried green tomato, dressed with orange sunshine vinaigrette, topped with breadcrumbs

the burger

8 oz ground sirloin, smoked gouda, onion marmalade & applewood bacon on a brioche bun, served with roasted sage potatoes

fish tacos

three corn tortillas with blackened grouper, feta, thai chili sauce, citrus cabbage & avocado crema, with pico de gallo, yellow rice & black beans

lobster grilled cheese

6 oz butter poached tail, havarti cheese, texas toast, old bay butter & lobster gravy with cheesy grits & daily veg

blackened fish alfredo

daily cuts of blackened fish, house made alfredo, topped with basil pesto & finished with toasted garlic, served with a toast point

glt sandwich

local grouper egg washed & brown buttered, with fried green tomato, baby greens dressed with orange sunshine vinaigrette, topped with breadcrumbs on a brioche bun, served with daily veg & citrus cabbage

grouper dijonnaise

egg washed & brown buttered, sauteed & finished with dijon cream served with roasted sage potatoes & baby carrots

pecan grouper

toasted pretzel & pecan crust with honey butter served with sweet potato disks with basil pesto & daily veg

thai grouper

lightly blackened grouper over julienne vegetables, yellow rice, ginger soy reduction, sweet thai chili sauce & onion relish

shrimp & grits

blackened gulf pink shrimp over cheesy grits with a rich lobster gravy, crumbled bacon & scallions

linguini & clams

two docks littlenecks in a white wine garlic butter finished with crushed red pepper flakes & finished with parmesan breadcrumbs

cioppino

lobster, two docks littleneck clams, shrimp & daily local fish poached in a rich tomato seafood broth finished with capers & fresh herbs, served with a toast point

filet mignon

8 oz grass fed fl beef with a rich gravy, served with roasted sage potatoes & daily veg

roasted veggie platter

seasonal veggies roasted & sweet potatoes topped with house made basil pesto, served with cheesy grits

local caught fish

we hand select it from the fishing boats across the bridge in the village of cortez at ap bell fish co.

roasted daily veg

roasted baby carrots

sweet potato disks with basil pesto

sage brown butter fingerling potatoes

fried green tomatoes

sides

asted daily veg

herbed brown rice

cheesy grits

edamame

hush puppies

mac & cheese

vegetable of the day

roasted sweet potato

sweet corn bread with honey butter

roasted sage, brown butter potato

bridge street brussels with potatoes & crumbled bacon

2020 bouchard pere & fils meursault les clous

intense bouquet of fruit and flowers combined with a delicate mineral hint. rich and subtle wine with good crisp, which makes it very balanced.

2021 adelsheim willamette valley pinot noir

positively vibrant on the palate, bursting with freshness. lovely notes of raspberry & cinnamon

2021 chappellet mountain cuvee blend

lush & layered bordeaux blend with alluring fruit driven aromas of cherry, currant & plum, finished with impressive length & savory vanilla & herbs flavors

half roasted chicken

free range chicken pan sear finished in oven and served with feta scallion mashed potatoes, baby carrots and gravy.

macaroni and cheese

mini burger

grilled cheese

shrimp (fried) and grits

tropical bread pudding

warm orange-pineapple bread pudding, pineapple rum caramel and "big country" pecans

bourbon pecan pie

roasted pearson farms pecans with whipped cream

guava lime pie

shortbread crust w/ passion fruit purée

key lime creme brulee

soda

iced tea

sparkling water

southern bourbon pecan pie

roasted pecans and bourbon, caramel drizzle, vanilla ice cream

the boss hog v - whistlepig rye whiskey

for the boss hog in all of us

ruby port

tawny port

10 year old tawny port

20 year old tawny port

malamado malbec, 2013

rich and fruity, notes of black pepper, dried fig, cinnamon and toasted nuts.

tardio late harvest torrontes, 2014

notes of fresh fruit, nuts and honey, pairs with crème brulee & tropical bread pudding

sweet muscat, 2013

notes of caramelized orange skins and honeysuckle, pairs with tropical bread pudding

blue marlin lemonade

titos - mound lemon soda - triple sec - blueberries

salty goose

grey goose - fresh grapefruit - salted rim - sprig of rosemary

donkey kick

jamaican ginger beer - titos - fresh mint

rum punch

don q - pineapple - guava - orange - myers dark floater

spanish gin & tonic

bombay sapphire - fever tree tonic - juniper berries - grapefruit wedge - lemon & lime twist

aperol spritzer

aperol - prosecco - fever tree soda - orange slice

shrimp dusted with chipotle mayo

whole american red snapper

topped with pineapple salsa, served with rice and veg

plaintain crusted flounder

pico de gallo, served with rice and veg

grouper provencal

white wine, lemon, butter, garlic, heirloom tomato and caper sauce served

beau soleil oysters

½ dozen raw, from nova scotia, with cocktail sauce & lemon

blue marlin oysters

(6) garlic, parmesan, black pepper, baked

burrata salad

burrata cheese, baby heirloom tomatoes, arugula, balsamic drizzle and pesto

empanadillas de carnitas

(limited) savory stuffed flaky pastry, spicy mango kestchup