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The Black Marlin

The Black Marlin The Black Marlin, located on El Camino Real in Old Town Tustin, is a seafood restaurant and bar & grill that has become a destination spot within the historical Tustin Garage. With numerous accolades, including being voted The Best Seafood Restaurant in Orange County multiple years in a row, The Black Marlin invites customers to enjoy daily steaks, seafood and regional BBQ while also offering live entertainment on certain nights of the week.
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Well, today is the last day to have the best Clam Chowder in the OC before we close this place down for our long anticip...
03/01/2025

Well, today is the last day to have the best Clam Chowder in the OC before we close this place down for our long anticipated remodel. Friends, it's been a lot of fun. See you on the other side.

This week's Chilean Sea Bass dinner special: Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass served with a rich linguiça cream sauce, served...
02/26/2025

This week's Chilean Sea Bass dinner special: Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass served with a rich linguiça cream sauce, served with a roasted medley of baby carrots, baby zucchini, and red potatoes. This is what we mean by

Well, it's our last lunch special before we shut down for our major remodel this weekend. It's an Achiote Chicken Sandw...
02/25/2025

Well, it's our last lunch special before we shut down for our major remodel this weekend. It's an Achiote Chicken Sandwich: Juicy grilled chicken breast infused with an achiote sauce, topped with roasted poblano peppers, melted provolone cheese, and a smoky chipotle aioli, all sandwiched between a soft brioche bun. Served with crispy shoestring fries.

Come by and say hi before we say goodbye!

www.blackmarlinrestaurant.com

To Our Black Marlin Family,The Black Marlin in Tustin will be temporarily closing after dinner service on Saturday, Marc...
02/24/2025

To Our Black Marlin Family,

The Black Marlin in Tustin will be temporarily closing after dinner service on Saturday, March 1st for a major restaurant remodel. After years of planning, we’re excited to embark on this much needed and long-awaited renovation to elevate your dining experience.

This transformation will include essential plumbing upgrades, a modernized kitchen, a reimagined restaurant and bar layout, and an exciting new menu—carefully crafted to become an award-winning favorite.

Due to the complexity of these upgrades and the unique challenges of working within a historic space, we don’t have an exact reopening date just yet. But rest assured, we’ll be keeping you updated every step of the way.

For the past 11 years, your unwavering support has meant everything to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back to something truly special in Old Town Tustin. Stay connected with us on social media for progress updates, behind-the-scenes looks, and sneak peeks at the exciting changes ahead.

When we return, The Black Marlin will not only continue to be your local neighborhood gathering spot for great food, drinks, and special occasions—it will also be a top culinary destination for all of Southern California to enjoy.

We thank you in advance for your patience and support, and we look forward to serving you soon!

—The Black Marlin Team

This weekend's Chilean Seabass special prep: Pan-seared Chilean Seabass served with a roasted garlic cream sauce, tender...
02/22/2025

This weekend's Chilean Seabass special prep: Pan-seared Chilean Seabass served with a roasted garlic cream sauce, tender roasted baby carrots, and flavorful Amarosa potatoes. Available until it's not!

Mark your calendars! Our Executive Chef, Noah Almazan, has been invited to participate in two highly anticipated culinar...
02/20/2025

Mark your calendars! Our Executive Chef, Noah Almazan, has been invited to participate in two highly anticipated culinary events right here in Orange County. First up is Top Chef Orange County on April 6th at the Irvine Marriott, followed by the Coastal Food & Wine Festival on June 1st at the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach.

Chef Noah will be unveiling his brand-new menu at these events, so be sure to stop by for an exclusive first taste!

For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below or on the link on our Instagram bio!

https://www.blackmarlinrestaurant.com/events

This week's Halibut dinner prep: Pan-seared fresh halibut, served with a Mediterranean tomato cream sauce, roasted baby ...
02/19/2025

This week's Halibut dinner prep: Pan-seared fresh halibut, served with a Mediterranean tomato cream sauce, roasted baby zucchini & yellow squash, and herbed polenta.

This week's lunch special is something special alright. It's a Linguiça (Portuguese sausage) and Lump Crab Cake Sandwich...
02/18/2025

This week's lunch special is something special alright. It's a Linguiça (Portuguese sausage) and Lump Crab Cake Sandwich, served open-faced with roasted garlic and green onion aioli, arugula and tomatoes, served with crispy shoestring fries.

https://www.blackmarlinrestaurant.com/our-menus

📍560 El Camino Real, Old Town Tustin, CA

Chef's "To Die For" Filet Mignon Benedict is today's brunch special. Well, we also have a Strawberry Cheesecake French T...
02/16/2025

Chef's "To Die For" Filet Mignon Benedict is today's brunch special. Well, we also have a Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast on special and an Overnight Oates & Rose Cocktail on special, but we don't want to overwhelm you.

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560 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA
92780

To get to El Camino Real in Tustin by public transport, take the bus or train that stops at Tustin Metrolink Station. From there, you can walk or take a taxi to your destination.

If driving, take the nearest exit from either interstate 5 or 55 and follow the signs to El Camino Real. There are several parking lots available nearby for visitors.

Please note that these directions are intended as a general guide only and may not be accurate for all locations on El Camino Real.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11am - 8:30pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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Seafood restaurants are always a great choice for those who love fresh and delicious seafood. And if you're looking for the best seafood restaurant in Orange County, look no further than The Black Marlin in Tustin. This seafood restaurant and bar & grill has been voted as the Best Seafood Restaurant in Orange County every year since it opened its doors.

Located in the historical Tustin Garage on 6th Street and El Camino Real, The Black Marlin is a destination restaurant that offers steaks, seafood, and regional BBQ served daily. Whether you're in the mood for grilled fish or juicy steak, this restaurant has something to satisfy your cravings.

But it's not just the food that makes The Black Marlin stand out. They also offer live entertainment on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. So you can enjoy great food while listening to some amazing music.

If you're looking for a great seafood restaurant with a lively atmosphere and delicious food, then The Black Marlin is definitely worth checking out. So why not bring a friend and see for yourself why this restaurant has been voted as the Best Seafood Restaurant in Orange County every year since it opened its doors?

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