Thirsty Marlin – Seafood
Sun-drenched patios and nautical charm define this lively coastal escape, where the salt air mingles with the irresistible aroma of blackened fish and tropical citrus. Guests gather under thatched roofs to toast with icy cocktails while enjoying a vibrant menu that bridges the gap between fresh-off-the-boat seafood and artfully rolled sushi. It’s a spirited destination where the relaxed rhythm of the islands meets a bustling energy, making every meal feel like a celebratory retreat by the shore.
1023, Florida Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL, 34683 +17277843469 https://www.thirstymarlin.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, low-fat, diabetic, mediterranean, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, high-fiber, atkins, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, raw-food, low-fodmap, tlc, detox, carnivore, volumetrics, candida, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- The Scorned Woman - $17.99: Seven Buffalo style shrimp, bleu cheese dressing, celery sticks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokin Fish Spread - $14.99: Key West style fish spread, carrots, celery, lemons, crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Fried Green Beans - $13.99: Hand dipped and fried green beans, spicy ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marlin Fried Clams - $13.99: Hand battered clam strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marlin Rings - $9.99: Hand cut sweet Spanish onions, homemade batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $11.99: Monterey jack cheese, smoked bacon bits, ranch dressing Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cracked Conch - $18.99: Pounded tender conch, fried, lemon, Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sashimi - $19.99: Sesame crusted Ahi tuna, Asian slaw, pickled ginger, soy, wasabi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton - Poke Tuna Nachos - $18.99: Crisp wontons, poke tuna, cusabi, spicy mayo, teriyaki, sesame seeds, wakame seaweed salad, green onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $14.99: Breaded green tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, vine ripe tomatoes, green onions, Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbados Buffalo Chicken - $13.99: Boneless chicken strips, wing sauce, bleu cheese, celery Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken - $15.99: Tender jerk chicken strips, Caribbean sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Onion Ring Nachos - $13.99: Onion rings, pulled pork, monterey jack cheese, Caribbean BBQ sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bahama Mama Conch Fritters - $13.99: Original recipe conch fritters, Bahamian dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Key Largo Calamari - $15.99: Seasoned fried calamari, marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flying High Marlin Wings - $15.99: 1 lb wings. Choice of Buffalo, BBQ, Jerk, Blackened, Garlic Parmesan, Thai Chili, Island BBQ, Garlic Serrano, Teriyaki, Mango Habanero, or Spicy Honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Stuffed Bacon Jalapeños - $18.99: Jalapenos stuffed with shrimp, scallop & crab, Applewood bacon, Hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on The Half Shell: Cold oysters, cocktail sauce, horseradish, crackers, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Caribbean Jambalaya - $25.99: Five Key West pink shrimp, jerk chicken, sausage, roasted red peppers, yellow rice, Caribbean sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Bacon Wrapped Scallops - $26.99: Sea scallops, Applewood bacon, rice pilaf, sweet chili Thai sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curacao Cedar Plank Salmon - $26.99: North Atlantic Salmon, cedar plank, caramelized onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper Atlantis: Grouper filet, shrimp, sea scallops, crab, garlic butter, parmesan crust, hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thirsty’s Fish & Chips - $20.99: Fresh catch, fries, cole slaw, Bahamian dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monsoght Mahi Mahi - $26.99: Mahi Mahi (fried, broiled, blackened or grilled), Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops St. Thomas - $27.99: Sea scallops, fried or blackened Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marlin Fried Grouper Cheeks - $27.99: Half pound grouper cheeks, Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Romora Bay Cracked Conch - $29.99: Fresh conch, golden fried, Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Legs: One pound steamed Alaskan snow crab legs, drawn butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Grouper: Hand cut grouper, hot and spicy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thirsty’s Fiesta Chicken - $20.99: Black beans and rice bowl, blackened chicken, Monterey jack, tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tail Walk Chicken - $20.99: Grilled chicken breast, portobella mushrooms, caramelized onions, applewood bacon, Monterey jack, BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rumba’s Ribs - $23.99: Slow cooked ribs, cole slaw, French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $35.99: 6 oz. Buckhead Beef filet, portobella mushroom green peppercorn sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black and Bleu - $35.99: 10 oz. New York strip steak, blackening spice, bleu cheese crumbles, portobello Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Fried Shrimp - $24.99: Eight large Gulf shrimp, coconut batter, piña colada sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Water Fried Shrimp - $24.99: Eight large shrimp, hand battered, Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Shorty’s Reggae Pasta - $23.99: Penne pasta, blackened shrimp, vine ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, roasted garlic, white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Thirsty Marlin Bowls
- Salmon Bowl - $29.99: Blackened salmon, sushi rice, wakame, garlic kim chi, teriyaki, sriracha mayo, sesame seeds, wontons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Tuna Bowl - $19.99: Poke tuna, sushi rice, wakame, eel sauce, wasabi sauce, sriracha mayo, sesame seeds, wontons, lemon, kim chi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Florida Grouper Bowl - $34.99: Thai chili grouper, panko bread crumbs, sushi rice, wakame, teriyaki, sriracha mayo, sesame seeds, wontons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Bowl - $18.99: Crispy pork belly, sushi rice, garlic kim chi, wakame, teriyaki, sriracha mayo, sesame seeds, wontons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Quesadillas
- Thirsty’s Grouper Sandwich: Grouper (blackened, broiled, chargrilled, or fried), onion roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thirsty’s Grouper Reuben: Grilled grouper, thousand island, sauerkraut, Swiss, pumpernickel rye swirl bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Magnificent Mahi Mahi - $18.99: Mahi Mahi (blackened, fried, broiled, or grilled) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Dill Wrap - $18.99: Blackened salmon, lettuce, tomatoes, dill flour tortilla, dill sauce, herb garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Quesadillas - $17.99: Blackened lobster chunks, flour tortilla, Monterey jack, caramelized onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadillas - $15.99: Grilled chicken, flour tortilla, cheese blend, salsa, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Casa Blanco Fish Tacos - $18.99: Flour tortillas, blackened fish, Sriracha mayo, guacamole, salsa, cabbage, beans and rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thirsty’s Cheeseburger in Paradise - $14.99: Half pound beef, American cheese, onion roll, lettuce, tomato, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pressed Cuban Sandwich - $15.99: Roasted pork, pit ham, pickles, mustard, mayo, Swiss cheese, Cuban bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi
- California Roll - $7.95: Krab stick, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $8.95: Tuna, atomic aioli, cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Cracker Roll - $14.95: Spicy tuna, spicy baked scallop, avocado, fried onion, spicy mayo, eel sauce, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thirsty Marlin Special Roll - $15.95: Tempura shrimp, krab delight, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, fried onions, mango, scallion, atomic aioli, eel sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Real Bahamian Conch Chowder - $8.99: Traditional conch chowder Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque - $9.99: Rich and creamy bisque Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tarpon Springs Greek Salad - $16.99: Potato salad, peppers, olives, tomatoes, beets, feta, Greek dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Black Beans & Rice - $4.99: Black beans, yellow rice, Monterey jack, green onions, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thirsty’s Famous Fries - $4.99: French fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Key West Lime Pie - $8.99: Homemade lime pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Marlin Explosion - $12.99: Chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, syrup, whipped cream, cherries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Restaurants near Thirsty Marlin
- Frenchy's Outpost — Seafood
- Sparta Seafood And Grill — Seafood
- Mangos and Marley: A Coastal Cafe — Seafood
- Salt Cracker Fish Camp — Seafood
- Sandbar — Seafood
- SANDCASTLE — Seafood
- Sea Sea Rider's — Seafood
- The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions — Seafood
- Crabby's Dockside — Seafood
- Crabby's Bar & Grill — Seafood
- Ohana Fresh Cold Press Juice Bar — American
- RUMFIRE — Restaurant