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Marlin

Lusaka, Zambia
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Ranked #3 of 38 restaurants in Lusaka
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Price range: 10 AUD - 15 AUD
Cuisines: Steakhouse
Good for: Business
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Business
Dining options: Reservations
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Lusaka
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

If you ask around in Lusaka where you can get the best steak they will all say Marlins. I don;t know where they get it from from but the meat is just delicious. Furthermore it is a nice place to go to and the meat is not the only reason. Delicious gravy and a free salad table all adds up... More

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Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Yes, we read it all, good steaks, but you can get good steaks as well in any other location where you dont have to ask people seated behind you if you can get up. The atmosphere reminds on that of a train station at rush hour, so does the raw cabbage served as decoration. Air in the train station would... More

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Lusaka, Zambia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I have been going to marlins for years now, They provide lovely meals to eat in and for take away. The steak is always succulent and the fried rice is really good. The open buffet of salads keeps the mix more healthy. I think the pepper sauce is the best in the country. More

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Solihull
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Make sure that you call to book if you want a superb steak (Chinese dishes on offer if you're not a steak fan). Although it's part of the Lusaka Club and provides a more formal dining experience, it's still very good value. More

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Lusaka
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

nice salads, huige portions, my friends did not care for the fish or chicken so much but the beef and lamb were good. More

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WashingtonDC
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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The menu originally confused me. They say it's a steakhouse, but it's called Marlin and there are pictures of marlins everywhere. They do serve some seafood. And there is a sizable portion of the menu that is Chinese food, cooked by Zambians (I asked). Basially, I didn't know what this place was trying to be good at, if anything. I... More

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Lusaka, Zambia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

WOW WOW WOW The pepper steaks are so sumptious. the service just Great. Go on try it!!You wont regret it. More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Good meat - some claim the best in Zambia - need to order table - it's always full both by locals and expats/travellers - More

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Lusaka, Zambia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Tend to have steak here, which it is renowned for, not been disappointed yet. Tender, good flavours, busy but pleasant place. More

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Lusaka, Zambia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

My favorite dish is the chicken kebab...how i crave that. Its the only thing i would enjoy having ever. The pepper steak is quite delicious and i think its one the main dishes it popular for. I recommend a MUST try to the restaurant. More

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