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$3 - $23
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Seafood, International, Contemporary, Grill
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed August 17, 2021 via mobile

I never normally write reviews, I normally just read them ha but I hope blue marlin sees this. It was our last day and we spent our day at this gorgeous beach club - so beautiful and so relaxed, we had a absolutely lovely day....However during the day, the staff came over to our table 3 times to tell us to tidy up our area (we had a few flip flops and sarongs out) which made us feel unwelcome and that we were being judged. One member of staff got quite aggressive about it? Didn’t make us feel very relaxed. The staff also were visibly pointing at our table and talking about us negatively? A bit confusing as we are positive and relaxed customers so not sure why this was… Furthermore we waited 30 minutes for some chips when it was quite quiet - we weren’t the top spender type of clientele and were made to feel like we were a lower priority. We still remained positive and relaxed despite this! but it was a bit unnecessary. I would still recommend to visit blue marlin as it’s lovely and a stunning location but I hope the venue sees this and makes their customers feel more at ease and relaxed when customers travel to their venue.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed November 10, 2020 via mobile

Meal was great and staff were lovely. They had issues with people paying by credit card or bank card at the end of the meal. Made us try with payment several times then produced a separate machine and stated it was for another bank and...may work. Failed on that machine too. The bank cards have since been used fraudulently and transactions have come from the blue marlin club along with online shopping. Ensure you have sufficient cash to pay to avoid issues like this!More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed March 9, 2020

Fine dining at its best with great food and spectacular views. Treat yourself to this place. Staff were so friendly

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed March 8, 2020 via mobile

Beautiful setting, wonderful view of sunset and very friendly staff. Definitely one of the most expensive dinners we had in Port Vila but extremely enjoyable. My partner had seafood risotto which was delicious, I had curry which was not quite as impressive but still tasty,...x2 desserts were both lovely.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed February 29, 2020

This restaurant was recommended by a Vanuatu Facebook page and didn’t disappoint. It wasn’t a cheap meal but it compared with the price of meals at the resorts. The ambiance of the setting sun and fabulous flavours were a true reflection of Vanuatu fare. As...a family we sampled entree’s, mains and desserts. If you have room after the main course the desserts are a work of art. The Blue Marlin Club is a great place to celebrate while in Port Vila.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Matt L, Hed Chef / GM at The Blue Marlin Club, responded to this reviewResponded March 2, 2020

Hi adamsnel Thanks for your 5 star review o the Blue Marlin Club, we appreciate your comments and Kind words and your recommendation to others. We look forward to welcoming yoou back on your next visit to Port Vila Culinary Regards Matt & the Blue...More

Reviewed February 23, 2020

Had the lunch special and oh my it was so good. We had the calamari salad, fantastic and the Tuna curry which my companion said was best had ever had. The service was terrific, the view absolutely amazing. Also included in the lunch special was...fruit punch.....so fresh and tasty....loved it. We had no room for sweets but did envy the people at the next table with the creations they had ordered. I am only sorry we went to The Blue Marlin at the end of our stay in Port Vila as we would have made another visit. Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Matt L, Manager at The Blue Marlin Club, responded to this reviewResponded February 24, 2020

Hi Julie Thanks for your 5 Star review of the Blue Marlin Club and delighted that you enjoyed our new Lunch specials Menu, Our great service and atmosphere. We Look forward to seeing you again on you next Visit to Vanuatu Culinary Regards Matt &...More

Reviewed February 20, 2020 via mobile

We came here as a group of 9 expecting great things due to the high rating on trip advisor. The service was friendly and meals nicely presented. Myself and another at the table ordered the scallops at our table. We both spent the next 24...hours with our head in a toilet bowl. I tried to contact the restaurant to advise of the situation, as perhaps there was an issue with their scallop supplier. The manager was extremely rude, defensive and unapologetic. Snapping back with “what do you want me to do?!?”More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed February 18, 2020

Stopped in just randomly and discovered some decently priced lunch specials. Food had been really expensive and very underwhelming so far during our stay in Vanuatu. This restaurant is presented meticulously with wonderful views. We ordered a main meal each off the lunch specials. The...local Vanuatu staff were all very lovely. Our meal came out presented beautifully and smelt delicious, it was great. We also got sticky date pudding to share and it might of just been the best I have ever had (It’s my favourite so I get it almost every time I get dessert somewhere) Definitely our best meal here so far and especially the best for costs. Other meals not on the specials board did get quite pricey though.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 11, 2020

Amazing views over Vanuatu and beautiful food. Will definitely make this my first stop on our next visit.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Matt L, GM / Head Chef at The Blue Marlin Club, responded to this reviewResponded February 11, 2020

Hi Rachel we can wait to see you again Thanks for the Great 5 Star Review Culinary Regards Matt

Reviewed January 31, 2020 via mobile

Amazing view, especially at sunset. Food was also delish. Staff were friendly & attentive. Would eat here again!

Date of visit: January 2020
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Matt L, Manager at The Blue Marlin Club, responded to this reviewResponded February 16, 2020

Hi Missbex89 Thanks for your great review of the Blue Marlin Club we appreciate your kind words and Comments Culinary Regards Matt & the Blue Marlin Team

Reviewed January 26, 2020

Stunning outlook matched by impeccable service and top notch food. Sited high on the water's edge of Port Vila Harbour it's in the perfect spot to watch the sunset while sipping your starting drinks of the night.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Matt L, General Manager at The Blue Marlin Club, responded to this reviewResponded January 27, 2020

Hi Footpeg Great review Thanks, we appreciate your kind words and comments and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Vanuatu Culinary Regards Matt

Reviewed January 23, 2020 via mobile

I found that as soon as they realised we have a 2 year old they didnt want to serve us. NO ONE was there but they had a booking. There was 2 cars parked in the car park and the whole dinning room empty. There...was a small amount of people.on the deck. We left because they said that they "didnt have room"More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Matt L, General Manager at The Blue Marlin Club, responded to this reviewResponded January 26, 2020

Hi 763stephm I Trust you are well Just to let you know that on the night that you came in we were actually full booked (Every table was reserved) whilst the guests were not sitting down at the time all the table were all taken...More

Reviewed January 22, 2020 via mobile

A lovely view and atmosphere for a quiet dinner, food came out pretty quickly and was delicious only critique is for the price you pay the portions could be a bit bigger. Ordered the eye fillet and was cooked perfectly to our request and the...seafood risotto which was delicious!!More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed January 21, 2020 via mobile

We found this fabulous place when looking for something more interesting and appetising than the regular resort food on offer. We were not disappointed ! Booking was easy, the welcome and table was perfect to take in the sunset with a great outlook over the...bay The food was simply fresh as and a great variety of dishes to suit the family all round, we will return again and I’d recommend to anyone looking for a superb setting with fresh food cooked to perfection Thx Blue Marlin !!More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Matt L, General Manager at The Blue Marlin Club, responded to this reviewResponded January 22, 2020

Hi Simpsonsgs Thanks for your beautiful five star review of the Blue Marlin Club, we do indeed have amazing sunset views, great food and very friendly service.We will look forward to seeing you again soon at the Club Culinary Regards Matt & the Blue Marlin...More

Reviewed January 20, 2020

We were wanting a nice meal to celebrate my 40th birthday while holidaying in Vanuatu a few weeks ago. I was recommended The Blue Marlin Club and it did not disappoint. I emailed Matt (head chef and manager) the day before and asked him if...they had much gluten free items on the menu as I am coeliac. He came back really quickly and said that they could definitely cater for me, and to ask for him and he would come out a discuss the menu with me at our table. Once we were at our table he came out and went through the menu with me personally. There was plenty for me to choose from, and he highly recommended the Beef Cheeks, which I decided to go for and it did not disappoint. They were so tender (I didn’t even pick up my knife) and melted in my mouth. It is on the pricier side but was well worth it. Outstanding view of the harbour as well as amazing sunset.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Matt L, General Manager at The Blue Marlin Club, responded to this reviewResponded January 20, 2020

Hi Shona Glad that we could accommodate your needs and grateful for your beautiful review of the Blue marlin Club and Staff. Glad you liked the Beef Cheeks they are one of my personal favorites We Look forward to welcoming you back to the Blue...More

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  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5