Dancing Marlin Menu
Dancing Marlin is a popular tapas restaurant located in Frankfort, IL, offering a variety of New American and seafood dishes. Known for its vegan and vegetarian options, the menu is designed for sharing and features fresh oysters and rotating small plates like birria tacos and lobster rolls. Customers praise the friendly staff, 5-star service, and the option to earn discounts through a frequent diners rewards program. The restaurant offers outdoor seating, a full bar, and happy hour specials, making it a versatile choice for different occasions. The clean and beautiful space, along with attentive but unobtrusive service, adds to the overall dining experience. Whether it's brunch favorites like chicken n waffles or dinner entrees like grilled ribeye, Dancing Marlin impresses with its quality and variety. Overall, it's a must-visit restaurant for those looking for a trendy yet comfortable dining experience with a focus on small plates and seafood.
A Little Somethin
Little Bit Of Chicken Fried (Gluten Free)
Buttermilk brined and fried chicken bites Louisiana butter and hot sauce, house pickles. (gf)
General Tso's Cauliflower (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
crispy buttermilk dipped cauliflower bites, tossed with general tso's famous sauce (gf, v)
Fig & The Pig ( Gluten Free)
House bacon rolled and stuffed with Italian sausage, preserved figs, fennel, honey and goat cheese. Gluten free. (gf)
Fries (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
triple cooked, with & garlic aioli (gf)
Korean BBQ Meatballs
beef meatballs, gochujang bbq sauce, pickled onion
Jerked Shrimp (Gf, Df)
caribbean jerk marinated shrimp, with warm coconut, ginger and curry chickpea ragout
Crispy Pork Belly (Gf, Df)
hoisin bbq, pickled red cabbage, shish micro greens
Baked Crab Dip
maryland style with old bay, cream cheese, Maryland crab and baked ciabatta
Focaccia And Olives
fresh baked focaccia, marinated castelvetrano and cerignola olives, house whipped ricotta cheese, house made sea salt butter, cranberry mostarda, dry salumi
Wild Mushroom Flatbread
hen of the wood wild mushrooms, truffle cream, shaved grana padano
Fig & Blue Flatbread
caramelized vidalia and yellow onions with blue cheese, fresh figs
Calabrese Flatbread
calabrese salami, fresno chillis, mozzarella, grated reggiano parmesan, bianco dinapoli organic tomato sauce
Chicago Style Flatbread
mozzarella cheese, italian sausage, bianco dinapoli organic tomato sauce
Chopped Salad (Gluten Free)
Iceberg lettuce, chicken, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, blue cheese, bacon, roasted corn, avocado, tortilla chips, citrus vinaigrette (gf)
Beets (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
roasted red & golden beets, spiced honey, champagne & fig reduction, toasted almonds, whipped ricotta cheese [gf, v]
Brussels Sprouts (Gluten Free)
fried, orange miso butter, spiced candied walnuts
Fries (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
triple cooked, with & garlic aioli (gf)
Whipped Potatoes (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
buttery whipped yukon gold potatoes [gf,v]
Roasted Acorn Squash
brown sugar roasted with apple molasses butternut squash & fresh greens
Roasted Carrots
tri-color roasted baby carrots, piquillo pepper crema, toasted pepitas, micro greens
Salads and Sides
Tacos
Shrimp & Chorizo Tacos (GF)
() corn tortillas street tacos, sautéed shrimp & chorizo, pico de gallo, lime & tequila sauce
Birria Taco (Gluten Free)
braised brisket with fried chillis, oaxaca cheese, onion, cilantro, severed with consume
Cauliflower Tacos
() fried cauliflower, spicy haitian pikliz, sweet maple aioli, pickles fresno chilies, cilantro
Spicy Garlic Shrimp (Gluten Free)
inspired by the shrimp shack on the north shore of Oahu. Crispy shrimp tossed in butter, garlic & spicy shriracha sauce (gf)
Scallops
hudson bay scallops with creamed kale, pickled red onions and brilliant green
Salmon
pan-seared loch duart salmon topped with mushroom duxelles, puff pastry, chardonnay beurre blanc
Crab Cakes (Gluten Free)
chesapeake bay jumbo lump crab, pickled shallot remoulade, tarragon & chili oil (gf)
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
minnesota black wild rice, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, fresh sage
Tuna Chips (Dairy Free)
diced ahi tuna, sweet and spicy ponzu, crispy wonton chips, unagi & wasabi sauce, micro cilantro
Tuna Tataki
chipolte sea salt crusted, yuzu ponzu, sriracha, micro cilantro
Shrimp & Grits (Gf)
jumbo gulf shrimp, grilled andouille sausage, shallots in cream over soft polenta
From the Water
Sliders
Burger Sliders
() day dry aged beef sliders, topped with american cheese, caramelized onions & house made pickles
Thai Peanut Sliders
() day aged burger sliders, hoisin peanut sauce, chili cucumber salad
Portabello Mushroom Sliders
() roasted portabello sliders, fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, aged balsamic aioli
Mama’s Mac & Cheese
a creamy blend of sharp cheddar, monterey jack, bechamel sauce, cavatappi pasta
NY Strip Steak (Gluten Free)
oz Prime NY Strip Steak, sliced & seasoned with Maldon sea salt & EVOO [gf]
Little Bit Of Chicken Fried (Gluten Free)
buttermilk brined & fried chicken bites. Served with house pickles & sauce on the side [gf]
The Fig And The Pig (Gluten Free)
() house made bacon rolled Italian sausage balls with preserved figs, with fennel, honey & goat cheese [gf]
Gnocchi
italian sausage, roasted tomato, sliced garlic, mushrooms, house made butter
More to Share
The Two Hander
The DM Cheeseburger
/ custom blend beef burger, american cheese, house cured pickles, caramelized onions, kewpie mayo
Bacon & Blue Burger
/ pound custom blend beef burger, house bacon, blue cheese and onion jam
