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
- Smokin Fish Spread - $14.99: Key West style fish spread, carrots, celery, lemons, crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fresh Fried Green Beans - $13.99: Hand dipped and fried green beans, spicy ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Marlin Fried Clams - $13.99: Hand battered clam strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Marlin Rings - $9.99: Hand cut sweet Spanish onions, homemade batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Cheese Fries - $11.99: Monterey jack cheese, smoked bacon bits, ranch dressing Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cracked Conch - $18.99: Pounded tender conch, fried, lemon, Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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
- 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
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $14.99: Breaded green tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, vine ripe tomatoes, green onions, Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Barbados Buffalo Chicken - $13.99: Boneless chicken strips, wing sauce, bleu cheese, celery Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jerk Chicken - $15.99: Tender jerk chicken strips, Caribbean sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Pulled Pork Onion Ring Nachos - $13.99: Onion rings, pulled pork, monterey jack cheese, Caribbean BBQ sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bahama Mama Conch Fritters - $13.99: Original recipe conch fritters, Bahamian dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Key Largo Calamari - $15.99: Seasoned fried calamari, marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- Blackened Bacon Wrapped Scallops - $26.99: Sea scallops, Applewood bacon, rice pilaf, sweet chili Thai sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- 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
- Grouper Atlantis: Grouper filet, shrimp, sea scallops, crab, garlic butter, parmesan crust, hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Thirsty’s Fish & Chips - $20.99: Fresh catch, fries, cole slaw, Bahamian dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Monsoght Mahi Mahi - $26.99: Mahi Mahi (fried, broiled, blackened or grilled), Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Scallops St. Thomas - $27.99: Sea scallops, fried or blackened Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Marlin Fried Grouper Cheeks - $27.99: Half pound grouper cheeks, Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Romora Bay Cracked Conch - $29.99: Fresh conch, golden fried, Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Tail Walk Chicken - $20.99: Grilled chicken breast, portobella mushrooms, caramelized onions, applewood bacon, Monterey jack, BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rumba’s Ribs - $23.99: Slow cooked ribs, cole slaw, French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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
- 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
- Coconut Fried Shrimp - $24.99: Eight large Gulf shrimp, coconut batter, piña colada sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blue Water Fried Shrimp - $24.99: Eight large shrimp, hand battered, Bahamian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Quesadillas
- Thirsty’s Grouper Sandwich: Grouper (blackened, broiled, chargrilled, or fried), onion roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Thirsty’s Grouper Reuben: Grilled grouper, thousand island, sauerkraut, Swiss, pumpernickel rye swirl bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Magnificent Mahi Mahi - $18.99: Mahi Mahi (blackened, fried, broiled, or grilled) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, South-Beach
- Salmon Dill Wrap - $18.99: Blackened salmon, lettuce, tomatoes, dill flour tortilla, dill sauce, herb garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lobster Quesadillas - $17.99: Blackened lobster chunks, flour tortilla, Monterey jack, caramelized onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Quesadillas - $15.99: Grilled chicken, flour tortilla, cheese blend, salsa, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 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
- Thirsty’s Cheeseburger in Paradise - $14.99: Half pound beef, American cheese, onion roll, lettuce, tomato, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pressed Cuban Sandwich - $15.99: Roasted pork, pit ham, pickles, mustard, mayo, Swiss cheese, Cuban bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sushi
- California Roll - $7.95: Krab stick, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $8.95: Tuna, atomic aioli, cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- 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
- 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
Soups & Salads
- Real Bahamian Conch Chowder - $8.99: Traditional conch chowder Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Lobster Bisque - $9.99: Rich and creamy bisque Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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
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
- 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
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