Angry Marlin Restaurant & Cool Water Bar Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great beer selection
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Great cocktails
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Great wine list
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Karaoke
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Live music
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Live performances
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Sports
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Food
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Food at bar
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Happy hour drinks
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Happy hour food
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Hard liquor
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Wine
Dining options
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Seating
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
Crowd
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Groups
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Tourists
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Best WLM Reviews
The Angry Marlin is a fun little place close to the beach where you can get some good seafood or a juicy burger and an ice-cold beer or a cocktail after spending a day on the beach. They even have outside seating, but during the oven that is a Texas Summer, you may want to avoid that.
I went planning on getting seafood, but got distracted by their "New Mexico Fusion" selections (one of the owners is from New Mexico), so I ended up ordering the Pueblo Indian Taco and that was a good choice. The fry bread is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and not greasy at all. The pork is well-seasoned and tender, adding a nice richness. But the key to this is the red and green chili sauces. I got both, and this place does a good job with those staple New Mexico sauces. They have a little heat, but nothing that will set your mouth on fire, and I absolutely loved this dish.
We will definitely return to The Angry Marlin next time we stay in North Padre, and as tempting as their seafood is (my wife got the grilled shrimp and loved it), I will probably try the other New Mexico selections.
I wish I had better things to say about this spot. We were hopeful going here. Our waitress was great. The food was disappointing. We ordered a Shrimp Cocktail, which we were warned was not the regular shrimp cocktail by our waitress. It came on a silver dish with lettuce, which was not a problem. The shrimp being room temp as is it was sitting out all night was the problem. We ordered coconut shrimp and the special that night, the black ahi tuna. The coconut shrimp was overcooked. What was supposed to be a black ahi tuna came out crusted in sesame seed and not blacked. Come to find out the special and not been changed and was supposed to be sesame crusted tuna. That was the least of the problems with the tuna. We were told it was going to be a minute on the grill. It came out almost room temp. It had barely been grilled and the center was almost still cold...not sure how that happens. I am not usually one to shy people away from places, give everything a chance, but based on other reviews and overhearing the other one couple that was there complaining, I would avoid this place. Hopefully it changes for the better.
We ordered a artichoke dip that came out absolutely vile. It was basically a bowl of mayo and maybe cream cheese with a few chunks of artichoke in it and some hard cheese melted on the top. The "French bread slices" we got to dip in it were bread sticks cut thin and burned black. I have ordered artichoke dip from several places in the past and even grocery store bought was better. We canceled our other food and left. They were still happy to let me pay the $20 for 2 drinks and the bowl of putrid mayo they served us though.
I hope the rest of the menu isn't this bad, but I wasn't willing to give them that chance. It's absolutely disrespectful to serve something like that people. If I could give them 0 stars I would. I'm betting this place is only on business to sucker the few out-of-towners visiting the beach out of their money. Shameful.
We had dinner here one night while on vacation and happened to have met the owner while we were there. Turns out he is from our hometown. “Burque”
Food here is delicious with a NM flair to it. Definitely try this place out.
Had really good drinks later outside on the patio where there was a live band playing. Very fun place.
Food was ok. Chicken fettuccine was like out of the microwave. Coconut shrimp was good but the rice was terrible. I did like the bar though.
In the 5 years I've been coming to the island I've never been so disappointed in a restaurant. The service was terrible, mostly because the only one working was a bartender and she was more concerned with fire dancing than serving. Only topping that was the food. Overly greasy tasteless food. Soggy, cold and unappealing food. After we had waited nearly an hour and a half we were starving so we ate what we needed to but so disappointed. Only reason rating is a 2 and not a 1 is because the chowder wasn't bad and it was hot. Would never eat here again.
Would have been a much better review if I had only gone once. I had first gone to the Angry Marlin at 2pm last Friday and had great service from the bartender Brooke. Although the food was mediocre the drinks were still very good. Unfortunately, I went again last night and not only was the food not great, but the service at the bar (different bartender) was nowhere near as good as the first time. Probably won't be coming back
We were excited to dine here after reading the reviews but must have been a different chef. The shrimps was raw inside the jalapeno poppers and tasted odd like it's freezer burn.
The shrimp cakes doesn't have any shrimp flavor but mostly just breading.
The fish in the fish and chips was bland and batter turned soggy rather quickly after they were served.
I gave them 1 extra star for the super friendly server. Though she didn't ask how was the food which was a bit of a disappointment.
Quick Facts About Angry Marlin Restaurant & Cool Water Bar
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Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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