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Blue Marlin

Restaurant

👍👍 Most delicious food we've had in Thailand!! We actually kept coming back here for dinner! It is that good! Very tasty and high quality food cooked with so much skill and love. The vibe of the place and the presentation of the food are all great! I fell in love more with Thai food while eating here.... People often mention good, restaurant, great, staff, Thai, friendly, delicious, owner, beach, quality,


Address

31 8 Ao Nang, เมือง Krabi 81180, Thailand

Contact

+66 80 865 6516

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (192 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 11:30 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 11:30 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 11:30 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (25) restaurant (21) great (18) staff (14) Thai (13) friendly (13) delicious (12) owner (12) beach (11) quality (10)
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  • 5/5 Carl Jason C. 1 year ago on Google
    Most delicious food we've had in Thailand!! We actually kept coming back here for dinner! It is that good! Very tasty and high quality food cooked with so much skill and love. The vibe of the place and the presentation of the food are all great! I fell in love more with Thai food while eating here. The owner and the people are all so lovely. Today is our last day and Thailand and we will definitely miss eating here!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grayson C. 4 years ago on Google
    Owner was friendly and welcoming. The Tom Khun (coconut) was perfect actually. Cool music but very relaxed feeling. Waiter really tries to sell. But very nice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bruno P. 1 year ago on Google
    The best restaurant in ao nang! You must give it a try the food is so delicious I can say that is the best Thai food I have ever eaten, the staff are friendly and Sue (the owner) is the best person ever. We had dinner at The blue Marlin every single night we stayed in Krabi and we will definitely go back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Grace L. 4 years ago on Google
    Wasn’t impressed with the food at all. You try to pay with a credit card and they tell you it doesn’t work. They ‘pretend’ to run it again saying only visa or MasterCard.. which I clearly showed them it was a visa and my card wasn’t locked. They definitely just wanted the cash because my card worked easily right after at another store. I wouldn’t go back there ever again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Takcy K. 2 years ago on Google
    Tried out the Striploin steak, bit of a gamble at the price and having never visited the restaurant previously but was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meal when it arrived. Lived in Thailand for 5 years now and was one of the best steaks I've ever had here. If you fancy a steak be sure to hit up The Blue Marlin.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thibaut L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice cozy rooftop restaurant. The food is AMAZING! Staff are very friendly. Definitely recommend this place for a chill and delicious dinner!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudio Z. 4 years ago on Google
    We discovered this place by case. What an excellent surprise. Little restaurant in the first floor up little stairs. Beautiful terrasse under trees that you won't find in any other restaurant in the area. Very friendly staff and excellent food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel P. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing quality of food plus great Latino music. Best place for dinner in AoNang
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabrielle K. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere, great seafood - we had soft shell crab and clams. Really enjoyed it and the staff were friendly, although a bit difficult to get hold of towards the end of the meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anton S. 3 years ago on Google
    When you come to the Blue Marlin at Ao Nang beach, get ready to be amazed! There's a huge fish wich hangs over the sidewalk, go up here. Once you're up the nice atmosphere is ensured by the lovely staff and entertaining background music. I spent several evenings here and I can say they have everything from local thai food to even Belgian rabbit, pork chops... There's a selection of wines that go well with the food, as well as a few Belgian beers! When it's happy hour you can enjoy a reasonably priced cocktail wich are made with a lot of love - and alcohol haha :) Long story short: when you're in Ao Nang, come here and have a good day!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Péter S. 4 years ago on Google
    We ate here the best garlic souce shrimps. Calm and nice music. On the street nobody abuse you to go in the restaurant. Highly recommended! Greetings from Hungary :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Douglas B. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice relaxed atmosphere, trendy and modern. This little gem is tucked away just above the main seafront strip at Ao Nang, I walked by it so many times during my stay but I wish I had dropped in sooner! The food was cooked with love, hands down the best food I have had since being in Thailand. They also make the best cocktails I have sampled since being here too! Drop in you won't be disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dikla S. 2 years ago on Google
    The tastiest restaurant in Ao Nang - we came back for dinner over and over again! The food was exceptional, local and fresh. The place itself is comfortable, with gentle music and an inviting atmosphere. The friendly owner, Su, speaks fluent English and is genuinely interested in her customers, and also adapted some dishes so they could be gluten free (for celiac). Each dish we tried was great, but some honorable mentions are the sticky rice with mango, the fried shrimp starter, the crab-cakes, the fried rice with shrimps, and all the curries….

  • 5/5 Sinead M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food! We got tom yum and cashew chicken and it was really really good. The owners are very kind and the quality of the food is very good.

  • 5/5 Mike P. 5 years ago on Google
    I’ve lived in Thailand for nearly 10 years and when you find a gem like this you have to share. I was in Ao Nang for a quick holiday and happened upon Blue Marlin. The owner/chef made everything perfect and everything vegetarian especially for me. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Ian C. 5 years ago on Google
    We couldn't get into the restaurant we planned but turned out to be a blessing. Great seafood and 80baht for a large Chang. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Luke F. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a lovely dinner here! Food was fantastic and the atmosphere is relaxing. Right near the beach so you can hear the waves crashing.

  • 5/5 W. V. 2 years ago on Google
    Although it is now hard to rely on older (pre-covid) reviews, we were interested and decided to take a look. And we were nothing less than blown away by the food and service and kindness of the hostess. Also the big tree covering the rooftop gives a very cosy vibe to it. The tempura with the accompanied sauce was amazing (just check it out), as well as the other dishes (satay, crabcakes, morning glory), they were very good and made with attention. Do yourself a favour and dine here. Definitely value for money and not more expensive than other spots around. It actually might even be the best we had so far in Thailand - considering all the amazing food around. 5/5 100%

  • 4/5 Hannah B. 4 years ago on Google
    The drinks were delicious! I had the company rosemary cocktail and my fiancé had the pineapple mojito! They were both very refreshing! The atmosphere is cute and had a great view of ao nang beach. The food was good but my shrimp pineapple rice only had 2 shrimp plus there’s a 10% gratuity charge and it was bit expensive compared to other restaurants in the area but I would go back just for the drinks. In the bar area they had cute comfy seating for a small group of people that faces the beach

  • 5/5 Chloe P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful food, so tasty and fresh. Soft shell crab was especially good. Owner friendly and passionate about the food.

  • 5/5 Itay W. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a nice place above the Ao nang main road, food is either grown at the owner's farm or brought daily by her from the market. And she's the friendliest chef ever! Food is awesome, but the experience is even better

  • 4/5 Niina S. 5 years ago on Google
    Inspiring different restaurant upstairs. Really nice atmosphere and good food. Would not notice restaurant, unless you get lost and find yourself here! Does not compeed with the price, but they don't have To as food tells the story. Recommend!

  • 5/5 Liyin S. 5 months ago on Google
    Having lived here for several years, I must say the Thai food tastes pretty authentic. There are some dishes which are more Western than Thai but overall the selection is great and everything tastes good. When ordering somtum , take note of spice levels because it was quite spicy even for me. The steamed fish with lime was nicely done and not too spicy. It had just the right amount of sourness. I also really liked their fried mixed vegetables and fried garlic shrimp. It has the wok fried taste. Their pineapple fried rice had good amount of rice and ingredients - plus the curry powder gave it an extra oomph. And I liked the Thai crab cakes though it's not a very typical Thai dish. All of the food here is well presented with flower. Would highly recommend this place !

  • 4/5 Sanjana G. 1 year ago on Google
    I had difficulty finding their restaurant but it's a hidden gem. I loved their pineapple baked rice and mussels. So delicious and they cook passionately. You can try a visit while you are in ao nang.

  • 5/5 FRANCISCO JAVIER RIPOLL G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food, very good prices and cozy local. Very attentive and pleasant staff, even more if you repeat as was my case. Thank you girls and congratulations to the owner. (Original) Buena comida, muy buenos precios y local acogedor. Personal muy atento y agradable, más aún si repites como fue mi caso. Gracias chicas y felicidades al propietario.

  • 5/5 Benjamin H. 1 year ago on Google
    The softshell crab and clams with thai herbs were very good and filling. The staff were friendly and the restaurant is nicely decorated with a bit of a view of the beach.

  • 5/5 Nadine 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place, extremely good food and the nicest owner! Probably our #1 dinner in Thailand so far. Thanks a lot!

  • 5/5 Valentin 1 year ago on Google
    By far the best food in Ao Nang. So lovely people and very good food, it was really delicious! The interior is cute and beautiful and you can see the personal touch of the owner. It also is quite hidden for having beach view.

  • 5/5 Ashley W. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant is a great find, delicious authentic Thai food made with care and quality. The Thai fish cakes were incredible. You have to go up some stairs between two shops as it is above the main road but great views of the beach and sea. The owner was also a lovely lady, so nice to chat to her!

  • 4/5 Daniel M. 1 year ago on Google
    On the first floor overlooking the beautiful beach at Ao Nang, this lovely restaurant serves authentic food, prepared with love by its owner. It makes its own Currey paste and pays attention to the quality of the food. The owner is a professional and it's shows in her restaurant.

  • 5/5 Jeffrey N. 1 year ago on Google
    Best meal I’ve had in Thailand. Salad dressing was 10/10 steak was perfect, roasted potatoes and sweet sour sauce were amazing. One of those meals you want to eat slow and you don’t even get full from several courses it’s so good. Wish there was a blue marlin in every city we travel to.

  • 5/5 Amy G. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited here a few nights during our stay in the local area. Great views and location on the sea front. Unlike other restaurants along the front they do not feel the need to grab you in off the streets! Lovely staff and good service, attentive to ensure you are happy with your choice of food and flavour. Good price for quality.

  • 5/5 Christina E. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful! The location is a big plus and the food was delicious! We tried different dishes but you must try the baked pineapple rice and the pad Thai!! 🫶

  • 5/5 Ali M. 6 months ago on Google
    The food here was absolutely delicious. A little more pricey than some restaurants but still very reasonable and definitely worth it for the quality. You get what you pay for. The massaman curry with slow cooked chicken was great. Also - lovely staff including 9yo boy who helped out, his mum works there (owner?), he was entertaining my toddler who was having the time of her life thanks to him. What a treat.

  • 5/5 sara di c. 10 months ago on Google
    The best food we had in Thailand! The prawns with tamarind sauce are just to die for. On 5 nights we spent in Ao Nang, we've been at Blue Merlin restaurant on 3 of them.... because you just cannot find such an amazing food, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere

  • 2/5 Li Jin C. 5 months ago on Google
    If you’re keen for authentic delicious Thai food, highly not recommended this place. The price is not worth the food we get. We ordered steamed fish, it had awful smell we couldn’t finish it. The curry and Tomyum goong is way too sweet. We are very disappointed.

  • 5/5 Brian de G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, great food, great mood, they listen to you when you ask thai hot.

  • 4/5 T D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and atmosphere. It was the best meal we had in this trip to Krabi. It's a bit expensive, but I think it's worthwhile, considering it's service and food.

  • 5/5 Michal P. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here convinced by other reviews. It was a good call. Food is great, ambience is nice, staff is great, prices are OK (even more then ok for the quality of food they serve). Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Ernesto M. 5 years ago on Google
    Best food we found here in Krabi! Staff is very friendly and the fact it is upstairs keep you away from the busy street. Price a bit higher than average but quality of the food well justifies it. Sure it is a must try!

  • 5/5 Kate M. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is phenomenal Thai / seafood! We went here two nights in a row when we were in Krabi because the food was so good! The owners were there both nights and took excellent care of us. The lobster and crab were amazing! This is a must stop if you are in Krabi!

  • 5/5 Nik B. 4 years ago on Google
    Quaint, unique rooftop restaurant with brilliant food and even better hospitality. Lots of fresh fish/shellfish and Thai food. Steamed Sea Bass with chilli and lime was cooked perfectly with a bit of a tom yum vibe. Local mussels with garlic and cheese was great too. Such a hidden gem in the main strip of Aonang. Recommend!!

  • 5/5 Lena W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great, fresh food, great view. Prices tend to be a little more, but it's always worth it. (Original) Geiles, frisches essen, toller Ausblick. Preise sind eher etwas mehr, aber es lohnt sich alle Mal.

  • 5/5 Rosa P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent from beginning to end. Do not leave without making dessert. The staff is very attentive and kind. To repeat. (Original) Excelente de principio a final. No se vayan sin hacer el postre. El personal muy atento y amable. Para repetir.

  • 5/5 Katie A. 4 years ago on Google
    Blue crab pineapple curry had amazing flavor. Nice little rooftop spot.

  • 5/5 EAGLE 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) delicious (Original) อร่อย

  • 5/5 c t. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good has been in ao nang for almost 10 days and tried many restaurants this was one of the best (Original) Väldigt gott har varit i ao nang snart 10dagar och prövat många restauranger denna var en av de bästa

  • 5/5 Sailendra K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great ambience and even better food. The host, Dieter is quite hands on and friendly

  • 5/5 richard l. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome food, service and location, recommend the spicy mojito.

  • 3/5 강대욱 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I had fried squid and grilled shrimp. I have some food There was a word about the staff friendly I wasn't very good The view was right in front of the beach because the trees were covered Invisible (Original) 오징어튀김이랑 새우구이 시켰는데(사진 못찍었네요ㅠㅠ) 음식이 좀 짰습니다 직원 친절하다는 글이 좀 있었는데 저는 별로 였습니다 뷰는 나무가 가려서 해변 바로 앞이였으나 보이지 않았습니다

  • 4/5 Aku S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good place, not cheap! Good food, reasonable serving time. The lightning attitude is great. I warmly recommend, the whole good, the outside door lets you look at the menu before going in without anyone being caught on the sleeve. Pricey but try the latest at the time you get bored with indian enthusiasts! 😁 (Original) Very good place, not cheap! Hyvää ruokaa, kohtuullinen tarjoilu aika. Helkilökunnan asenne loistava. Suosittelen lämpimästi, kokonaisuus hyvä, ulko-ovella saa rauhassa katsoa menua ennen sisään menoa ilman että joku on hihassa kiinni. Hintava mutta kannattaa kokeilla viimeistään siinä kohtaa kun kyllästyy intialaisiin sisään heittäjiin! 😁

  • 5/5 Tan Boon L. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is nice and the service is fantastic~ worth try!!!

  • 5/5 David P. 4 years ago on Google
    We only stopped for entree and drinks but they were very good set up in a tree with a view over the beach

  • 5/5 Jillaine F. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. The cook even came and explained the signature dishes. Best meal we had in Krabi.

  • 5/5 하야몽 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I visited for two consecutive days. Once, the staff are so friendly. I will keep it throughout the meal. I guarantee the taste. I ate more than 10 menus, but nothing was disappointing. (Original) 이틀 연속 방문 했어요 일단 직원들 너무너무친절합니다 식사 하는 내내 챙겨줍니다 맛은 보장 합니다 10개가 넘는 메뉴를 먹었지만 실망한게 하나도 없었네요 아오낭 맛집으로 강럭추천합니다

  • 3/5 Jorn B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ok food a little Harry local. (Original) Ok mat litt Harry lokale.

  • 5/5 stephane c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pretty setting, service and impeccable restoration. I highly recommend (Original) Très jolie cadre , service et restauration impeccable. Je recommande vivement

  • 4/5 Ron B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good and nicely decorated restaurant. (Original) Goed en leuk ingericht restaurant.

  • 5/5 Sanish C. 4 years ago on Google
    Blue marlin is a great place for some nice choice cocktails , snacks and street type food . Enjoyeded the meat, Thai pad with fish, prawns tempura , beer battered fish with some Stir fried Tofu bean fries Decent service and worth the money

  • 4/5 Denisse M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good restaurant facing the sea. Very good attention (Original) Restaurante bueno frente al mar. Atención muy bien

  • 4/5 Jack Batty (. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful 2nd floor bar on the beach. I I ordered a Cuba Libré and the wife had a strawberry margarita. My drink tasted a bit anemic. I took it to the bar to talk about it. The owner, Dieter, was on top of it. Ran over immediately to inquire. No questions ask, gave me a bigggg pour from the bottle. That, my friends, is how you run an establishment. Second visit, two years later… Really great tasting food. Efficient staff, but not there to make friends. That’s ok. We had tom yum gai, phad grapraou clams, deep fried chicken wings and a avocado & egg salad. Again, everything was delicious and the tom yum goong was some of the best I’ve ever had. Kinda bummed that the amount of avocado on my salad didn’t match the amount pictured on the menu.

  • 3/5 Yuen A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great environment. Probably the best casual and comfortable setup restaurant n bar in Krabi. Service can be improved though.

  • 1/5 Иван 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Space pricing, gaze and service (Original) Космические цены, конченая еда и обслуживание


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    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
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    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
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    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
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