Blue Marlin Restaurante

Blue Marlin is a seafood restaurant at the Club Náutico (yacht club) in Montecristi town, close to the Malecón and Playa Juan de Bolaños. In a town where most eating is in simple comedores (casual local eateries) and hotel dining rooms, it is one of the few places that aims a little higher, and several reviewers call it the best restaurant in town.

The menu leans on what Montecristi does best: fish and shellfish from the local boats. Diners mention grilled lobster and whole fish, lambí (conch) Dominican style, cangrejo a la criolla (crab in a Creole tomato sauce) and a mar y tierra (surf and turf) plate, alongside steaks such as ribeye and a few international dishes, including sushi. Breakfast is served too, so it works for an early meal before a boat trip to Cayos Siete Hermanos or around El Morro.

Expect a relaxed, open-air setting by the water rather than formal dining. Reviews from mid 2025 to January 2026 are mostly positive about the food and the location, but not all: complaints include long waits (one diner reported about an hour and a half), a dish that seemed reheated and orders that came out wrong. Prices are described as a little high for Montecristi, though still moderate by tourist-zone standards. As anywhere in the region, ask the price of lobster and whole fish before you order, since they are often priced by weight.

Hours have been listed as 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. This is a small town with changing schedules, so check before a special trip, and bring cash in case card payment is not working.

Who it is best for: travelers staying in Montecristi who want a proper seafood dinner by the water, and boat-trip groups looking for a meal before or after. Who it is not for: diners in a hurry or on a tight budget; for a cheaper plate of fish or chivo (goat, the regional specialty), try the comedores along the Malecón.