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The Starvin Marlin

2237 Main Street, Route 6A, Brewster, MA
774-323-0707
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Ranked #3 of 30 restaurants in Brewster
Price range: $4 - $24
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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104 reviews from our community

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Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

The food is great wether your in the mood for bar food or oysters and clams. We return year after year, and continue to be impressed. The decor could use some help, but the food is quality.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

The menus is different from most which was nice. We did try a lot, and the calamari was some of the best I have ever had. The soft pretzels, cocktail shrimp, and lamb sliders were all very good. The grandpa's stuffies were good, but found it odd that it was not served in a shell. The steak special, fish tacos,... More

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Georgia
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31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 via mobile

Tried after several friends recommended and I REALLy wanted to like it...I didn't like it. The decor is sort of dark and everything we ordered was disappointing. The appetizers were better than dinners. This seems like a good bar, a place to go and drink & nosh but the dinner food was not good. I will try again because I... More

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Berlin, Maryland
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Its a good sign to see a full parking lot, so when we walked into the Starvin Marlin, we were greeted with lively music, and a happy dining and bar crowd. We had clams casino to start, good! For dinner, a lobster roll and fish taco. Fish taco was HUGE and i think the best i have had (and i... More

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StrvnMrln1, Owner at The Starvin Marlin, responded to this review
24 May 2013

Thank you for such a great review! We're so happy to hear you like everything... I would have a tough time deciding whether i liked the Lobster Roll or Fish Taco better... If you didnt try it, make sure you have the HOT lobster roll...it's fabulous... Hope you'll come back and try some other items soon and now that the... More

Boise, Idaho
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3 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We ordered a variety of food , ribs, hamburgers, and fish. It was all delicious. Frys were really great too!

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StrvnMrln1, Owner at The Starvin Marlin, responded to this review
24 May 2013

Ribs, Fries, FIsh and Hamburgers...well it doesnt get better than that!! Thanks for giving us a try and we;'e so pleased you enjoyed everythihg.. the fries are handcut daily, and yes, REALLY - REALLY GOOD! We hope you'll come on back soon, and when you do, make sure to stop by and say hi! Happy (almost) Summer Steve and Cynthia... More

Falmouth, Massachusetts
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32 reviews 32 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

After visiting the Brewster Ladies Library we stopped here for lunch... Had the fish taco and the eggplant sandwich... My fish taco had fresh cod and the taco was toasted just right.... my friend had the eggplant and said he was awesome. Friendly lady waited on us. Not too busy which is sometimes nice!

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StrvnMrln1, Owner at The Starvin Marlin, responded to this review
24 May 2013

Thank you so much for coming in! We're so happy you enjoyed your lunch. Isn't the fish taco fantastic? Chef uses nothing but fresh ingredients and thats what makes everything so wonderful. Hope to see you back soon! Steven and Cynthia Marlin More

Hyannis, MA
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35 reviews 35 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We've eaten here before, but it has been a while. Sunday afternoon about 2pm and still pretty busy in here. Sam was great waitstaff and made sure we had the opportunity to ask questions about the menu. Unlike the review below, we felt we had plenty of food. I had the fish taco. Had heard it was great so I... More

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StrvnMrln1, Owner at The Starvin Marlin, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Well welcome back! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed everything! And I must admit, the fish taco is one of, if not, my favorite... You cant go wrong with fresh fish.....and as for the Lamb sliders, well they have fast become an absolute customer favorite...We hope to see you again soon, thank you so much for making the... More

Boston, Massachusetts
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24 reviews 24 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

My husband and I went for dinner at The Starvin Marlin this past weekend. A friend recommended this as we are so glad she did. We were seated straight away, which we thought was because of it being off season, but by the time we left the place was getting packed. We could tell that there were lots of locals... More

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StrvnMrln1, Owner at The Starvin Marlin, responded to this review
18 April 2013

Thank you for the wonderful review.. we are so glad you gave us a try. Lobster Pie, German and homestyle potatoes, Prime rib and a nice bottle of wine... sounds like a grand slam to me!! We are so proud of our menu and our staff. They work so hard to make sure you feel right at home, whether there... More

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31 reviews 31 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

What a find! High end food at a reasonable price. Owner is most often on premises and very friendly. He listens to his customers as is evidenced that a special found its way to being on the menu: lamb sliders. The lobster tools: hot or cold are tremendous as is the hamburger with lobster. Try it. Do not be fooled... More

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StrvnMrln1, Owner at The Starvin Marlin, responded to this review
1 April 2013

What a great review!! Thank you for giving us a try! We're so happy you enjoyed everything....I have to agree, the lobster topped burger is just outstanding! You're right about the lamb sliders also. We have a wonderful couple that comes every Friday night and would rave about them- well on the nights that we didnt have them on special,... More

Chatham, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

My family ate at Starvin Marlins a number of times over the last year (in season and out of season), and the experience and food were great everytime. My son and I loved the cold lobster roll (lots of big chunks of lobster), my wife says the fish 'n chips is the best on the Cape (she's spent her summers... More

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StrvnMrln1, Owner at The Starvin Marlin, responded to this review
1 April 2013

Many thanks for your excellent review. Its so important that you have a good experience each time you come. We strive for consistency in service, quality and experiences. We so enjoy seeing our regulars week after week and love to get to know our travelers and "newbees" to the area. We're glad you found us throught restaurant. com, We do... More

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