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Dancing Marlin, Frankfort, IL
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Dancing Marlin

4.6 (3294)
$30 and under
American
20590 S LaGrange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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!

Dining areas

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,294 people are saying

Dancing Marlin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • South Suburbs

    Best Food

  • South Suburbs

    Best Service

  • South Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • South Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • South Suburbs

    Healthy

  • South Suburbs

    Romantic

  • South Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    American

  • South Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dancing Marlin offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding service" and a "creative menu" that features a variety of small plates perfect for sharing. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "exceptional cocktails," with special praise for gluten-free options. The restaurant's lively atmosphere and attentive staff make it a favorite for locals and newcomers alike.
3,294 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, great food and great staff. I have never had a bad experience here.

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  2. Heidi

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the food, ambience and service. We are a family of 5 and this is our favorite local restaurant by far. Thank you for your consistent service and amazing food. We’ll be back.

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  3. Carmela VIP

    Chicago / Illinois524 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tried the fried chicken for the first time. Was good but VERY CRUSTY FRIED!!! Ended up taking it all off the best I could. Went for birthday but usually they give you a little "treat". Did not get anything this time and we are regulars there. Will stick to the seafoods next time as always as it is the best!!!!!

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  4. Kieonna

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was great! We had a great waiter he was spectacular and humorous. The food was great just a bit salty but everything tasted really good no complaints. Very clean and classy restaurant.

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  5. Fidel VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter took forever to come to the table to acknowledge us. Food was missing ingredients.

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  6. Monika VIP

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had outdoor seating. The restaurant saved us seating outdoors and indoors because the weather was questionable.

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  7. Brenda

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love their 90% gluten free menu. Crispy calamari.. crab cakes ❤️

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  8. Paul VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from Elsa and a delicious variety of small plates made our experience memorable. Good wine selection too. We also sampled some nicely crafted cocktails.

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  9. Francis

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Mother’s Day Brunch. For such a well established eatery , the food was average. The service was slow. They were way understaffed for a busy holiday. Expected so much more.

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  10. Nancy

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I would go back to Dancing Marlin. The food was just ok and our bill was so expensive. Not a good combination. Waaaay too expensive.

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FAQs

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

Dancing Marlin is rated 4.6 stars by 3294 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. South Suburbs
  5. Frankfort

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20590 S LaGrange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    206th & Lagrange Rd (next to Culvers, Lumes & Buffalo WW)
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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