Blue Marlin Caribbean & English Take Away in Birmingham

Lovely place staff polite and friendly. Food was fantastic.....................................................Had a large pepper steak dinner with rice and peas steamed vegetables and small oxtail dinner rice and peas steamed vegetables. Large Hake dinner with hard food, large snapper rice and steamed vegetables. 7 fried dumpling, mac and cheese. Will definitely recommend to family and friends......................................................

Truly amazing and flavourful food, service was exceptional too! Will definitely go back there soon!

Consistently great food from here. Eveytime I pass through Brum, I have to stop by. Certainly in my favorite restaurant list.

Delicious food, brown stew hake and oxtail dinners are fabulous. Staff courteous and professional, 10/10.

Mutton soup is my number 1 favourite from here . So much so that I've had it everyday this week 🤣. All the dishes are nice.. very clean and the staff are very friendly.. unlike a lot of Jamaican restaurant and takeaway who don't appear to have what you ask for these do 5 star rating

Food is great before the match KRO

The food was amazing the girl on the till rude rude rolling her eyes on everything I asked for it’s a shame what happened to the lady that first opened it bring her back she was so polite still miss her to this day it cost nothing to have maners some people just need to learn to use them

The food is nice but the food doesn’t make up for the service respectfully. I called to order food and got hung up on the first few times as they said they can’t hear me. Eventually when someone got round to taking my order half way through they handed the phone to someone else abruptly with no warning which I thought was rude. The next lady was more inviting and took my order. I’ll be honest I took a couple hours to pick up my order as I had transportation issues but you’d think in that time they’d ensure my order was correct but no it didn’t end there. I got a £15 uber to the place as they were repeatedly calling me concerned about whether I was coming to collect the food. When I got back to my hotel my order was completely incorrect. I ordered oxtail fried chicken and jerk chicken sauce and white rice but I received rice and peas curry mutton and fried chicken with mutton sauce all over my order which was nowhere remotely close what I ordered and I don’t like curry mutton. I tried to call to rectify the issue but couldn’t get through and then the line was closed at 10 so I had to put the food in the bin. So yes the food is okay but how things were conducted is not worth the aggro when you can potentially end up with a completely different order to what you originally intended.

Chicken tasted stale some of the mutton had red but cooked. Drenches my food in so much gravey that it was hard to eat

Came here the other day I asked for large curried chicken with rice and pea veg n coleslaw they gave me white rice insted of rice and pea and I found a hair in the food I was to far from the shop to bring it back what a let down this would of been my new food spot to come to if that didn't happen the people are friendly and always n good atmosphere but not gettin what I ordered n find a hair in the food has put me off

The best Jamaican takeaway I've had in the u.k, definitely worth the 2hour drive. 100% coming back

Forward from London for a Pre Birthday lunch Blue Marlin did not disappoint. Potion’s of food & Customer Service Was Great Large Up di Chef

We had some catered food from here last night for 20 people and it was delicious! Even the people who had never had Caribbean food before loved it! Highly recommend Great food and great staff! Thanks again

Had this place recommended to me and i'm so glad they did! Brown Stew Chicken was simply outstanding. Service was fantastic and the staff were super friendly. Cant wait to get back there!

Best Jamaican food for miles, highly recommend this place

Best Jamaican take away on this side of the city.

Have not been here for a couple of years.. i went today and got brown stewed chicken portion of hake and sexy juice and my partner had callaloo and okra.. and i just said to him i need to leave a review portion size has improved loads and the taste is 10/10! Really enjoy my meal… only downfall my partner asked for white rice and got rice an peas😕.. but other than that can’t fault it!

Hands down some of the best Jamaican food i have ever had. Highly reccomend the curried mutton, amazing flavour and portion size!

Not been here for over 2yrs needed a soup today bossman sorted me out nice

Aquí está la traducción: "Estoy muy decepcionado con el servicio que recibí. La atención fue escasa y las expectativas mínimas claramente no se cumplieron. El personal no mostró interés en resolver mis problemas, y la calidad general del servicio dejó mucho que desear. No recomendaría este lugar a cualquiera que busque un trato profesional y una experiencia positiva. Es una lástima que el servicio haya sido tan decepcionante".

Después de haber visitado el de coventry Road me sentí confiado en comprar en su otra tienda. Visitó la Blue Marlin Takeaway en Curdale Road, ser 32. Un servicio amable y eficiente no puede culpar a la señora que trabaja detrás del mostrador, sin embargo, nuestra comida era horrible. £ 24 en 1 mini cena, 1 regular, una sopa grande y dos bebidas era bastante empinado pensé, entonces para llegar a casa y terminar tirando la mayoría de ella en la papelera era muy frustrante. El pollo guisado no es fresco e insípido, la sopa de cordero es más huesos de cordero y de nuevo sabía terrible. Literalmente comimos unos bocados y el resto en el cubo de basura. No recomendaría ni volvería.

I ordered from here and it did not disappoint, the food was outstanding

Came into the shop and ordered at 6.05, asked how long it would be and was told “not long”, waited 30 mins and asked again how much longer I need to wait, the lady shouted from the back “what’s your order number” gave her the number and received no response for another 20 mins. Was handed my food after a total of 50 mins with not even an apology. Rude ppl with no manners.

So quick and efficient and the flavours are wonderful they definitely know what they're doing and I've come all the way from London so that says alot see u again soon

Visitó Blue Marlin por primera vez en años. Pedimos sopa de guisantes, pollo frito con macarrones y queso. La sopa era absolutamente increíble, tan bueno que tuve que llamar a la tienda para expresar mi opinión para pasar al chef. Porción decente de pollo que también era muy agradable. Espero con interés mi próxima visita de nuevo: 0 )

Foods always good, service is always good!

Really good Jamaican food . Flavours are really good.

Elite experience, a regular customer & constantly impressed every time I go. Highly recommended!!! Pictures of meals are below: Brown stew chicken Cow foot Okra & callaloo Pepper steak

EDITED... IN RESPONSE TO YOUR REPLY, kindly note that the lady who shouted at me from the back wasn't telling me that the food would be ready as your reply suggests, she was trying to argue with you about something I didn't even order. Nothing to do with her being Jamaican and in the back, so your defence is incorrect. Also, you state I didn't say anything about the food in my review, kindly note that I have given the food 5 stars which you can clearly see above so I don't know why you are trying to claim otherwise. Accept constructive criticism without the need to be combative and you and your 'Jamaican friend' at the back won't have any further issues! Telephone order, arrived at the time I was told.. food not ready. On top of that, was shouted at by the female in the back.

Nothing but good I was awkward and it just didn't phase the girl serving...I will definitely take you up on trying the akee

Very friendly lady who served us! Highly recommend.

Food was excellent had the curried mutton (boneless) large portion and fried dumplings. Good sized portions. Served up in firm plastic boxes. Just popped it in the microwave when I got home. Couldn't fault it.

Food on a different level, the chicken soup is first class, but the jerk chicken is on a different level.

I ordered the jerk chicken patty (£2). It was tasty; the patty wasn’t crispy or flaky but it was soft, stodgy and warm. The flavours were deliciously savoury and comforting. Would highly recommended!!

Home cooked hearty food that preserves flavour and spices come all the way from B90 to eat here always whenever free.

I got the large oxtail dinner with rice n peas, plantain and coleslaw. It was amazing and a great portion of meaty pieces. I have been trying to find good quality Jamaican in England since moving 1.5 years ago, and it felt like home.

Fantastic food Marsha so so friendly loved it all of friends enjoy every thing thank you so much

10 outta 10..... Food was nice 👍🏾, only one minor, my food was cold but it was busy and I can over look that because if I went back she would of warmed it for me, and when I took it home and warmed it I wasn't disappointed, rice n peas, fry chicken with oxtail gravy. Toooooooo nice, only reason why I haven't been before is because its not the best location due to traffic and parking 🅿️, but after that beautiful food I will find parking lol, manners and respect to the people working hard 💪🏾🤜🏾🙏🏾

Small business, staff are friendly and helpful, the food is great and always a good selection to choose from.

Very impressed with the variety and level of service six days per week, how the staff achieve what they do in such a small space so consistently is remarkable, hence its little wonder this outlet is so popular, (Well done Blue Marlin)

service was smooth, quick & easy, and the food is 10/10! i ordered oxtail and it was without a doubt the best one I have ever had. love that it is halal, generous portion sizes and would highly recommend

i done a phone order. I was told 15 minutes I had to stand and wait 1 hour.. at least be honest with the time..

The best jerk chicken and rice in the country. Be my guest and thank me later

Went dare today 1st time get pure jokes & sweet tasting food no even need fi asked dem put planety gravy pon da hard food no chicken bones did get way wid out getting nyam

Great food and service. 5☆ thanks to all all Blue Marlins. I had curry goat and rice and peas with steamed veg. And a fresh dumpling.

Had multiple meals all dry no gravey staff are rude

We ordered curry mutton with rice and peas (they didn't have any of what I actually wanted to order) - __- fried chicken with rice, peas and veg, plantain and fried dumplings to take out. The food didn't have much taste. The rice barely had any peas and on top of that, the rice didn't have the reddish colour from the peas which is what any jamaican would expect. The plantain wasn't ripe, so it had no taste. The dumplings were alright... Pretty much all other reviews are good, so maybe quality control was lacking the day we ordered due to us ordering quite late. Idk.

Not been for an eternity. Food still on point, although dumplings a little flaky. Tortoise speed service, may be a good thing that they’re busy. Sign of a popular establishment. Food order not perfect, called to rectify, told the amount will be knocked off the ‘next’ order. Say I don’t want to order again? MAY, give them another opportunity

Amazing staff and delicious food at good price

Good service with a smile and the food was tasty.

I come from wales and everytime im in brum I wouldn't leave without a blue marlin.The staff are so friendly and helpful and the place is constantly busy so it speaks for itself

I luv blue marlin food. But this time round, I wasn't happy, oxtails tasted like it came out the freezer, and on top of that after canceling one of my orders, to be told that the canceled order was still made, and member of staff didn't offer to cancel the the canceled order and still charged me anyway. It not the customer fault if the member of staff wasn't listening properly. So I don't appreciate having to pay for a canceled order, that I didn't want. Need to sort out the few issues and I well change my review.

I travel from Croydon to Birmingham on a regular basis. Tried this place out and the food is 10/10, freshly made and the lady serving me was very friendly which is different usually we get alot of attitude in jerk shops down Croydon, kind of a norm lol. Also One of girls ran to my car when they realised they forgot the plantain. Good service and good food. Definitely recommend.

Today, me and my partner went to this place for some Jamaican takeaway. We absolutely loved the food, I ordered the lamb mutton with rice and my partner who has asperger's and is a very wary eater ordered the jerk chicken and chips, he loved the chicken which I am very happy about becuase he almost never eats foreign food since its new to him. Thank you so much, will definitely be coming again soon.

Good food. Large portions. Would recommend.

Best Carribbean food around, simple as that.

I visited Blue marlin after many years and I was not disappointed. Definitely one of the most underrated places in Birmingham for Jamaican food. The food is always consistent and the portion sizes are value for money. Honeslty probably the best patties I have tasted in the whole of Birmingham. Convientant city center location with friendly staff and service. 10/10 highly recommend.

Waited ages for the food and even then the woman didn't tell me it was ready or if she called out my number it wasn't loud enough

Great food and good service every time what more can you ask for

Visited here for a quick snack, dumplings was excellent, fast service and friendly, and polite in front of the house. Finally, looking at a menu, everything seemed to be reasonably priced.

Food is perfect!! They always cater to our fussy needs and the food is always hot and fresh. There’s a little wait each time but that shows how in demand they are and how fresh the food is. Can never fault it

The young black girl who was working in the week day is very rude I made a phone order and she got my order wrong then tried to argue with me in the shop full of customer very rude and disrespectful she lucky I never drag her from behind the counter with her rude self. She should listen to customer order and repeat it back to them instead of assuming you know what the order is.

The best Caribbean resturant so far!

Delicious, fresh, hot and flavourful food! Will definitely be coming back. Curry goat was so tender 🤌🏼

My husband ordered for him self n I had some it was amazing jerk chicken with rice n peas now I’ve ordered today proper Jamaican food tasted amazing

Unfortunately I won't be coming back here. I went in to collect an order recently. Service was okay so no complaints there. But the food ... I was not satisfied with. I ordered an ackee and saltfish meal and had 3 festivals. The rice was mushy and clumped together, and over half of it went to waste because i simply couldn't eat it. The festivals were NOT fresh. At all. A day or two old judging by the whiplash I got from taking bites. I also found a hair in my festival. I have a photo but can't attach it for some reason. My friends who used to come here often warned me not to come back because apparently they'd "gone downhill" but I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. I didn't contact the shop directly to complain because I simply won't be returning. I only contact the shop to complain if I plan on coming back. Food used to be really nice, but noone wants mushy rice and stale festivals. 😒

Went in spent £26 was told after paid no white rice left so 1 meal rice and peas. Was charged an additional £1.50 for a festival (which I forgot to order) and a bag apparently. Get home no festival no veg on 2 of the meals requested. Called up and let them know wasn't pleased. I specifically asked if my order was correct and was told it was. After I go for my complimentary festival won't be going back to Blue Marlin again!! The 1 star was for Nicola who spoke to me and tried to do the right thing. Lamara charged me an extra 50p for a bag and gave me no receipt for it and my festival. Shop wasn't busy either!

Great food at fare prices good size meals

First time was very nice food and a lot off it .keep it up

Didn’t like the stake no flavours at all I was disappointed

If you love Jamaican street food in England? This is definitely one of the best🇯🇲

Perfect food,would do with new image

Food was beautiful and the customer service was great,definitely the best Caribbean in brum!

Amazing food. I always go for the Jerk Chicken with beans, rice and vegetables. The peppered steak is delicious as well. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. Would definitely recommend

Reliable service Friendly staff Tasty food

Hot and hearty food, not necessarily spicy, more a slight peppery kick to their lamb curry with either rice or chips (I’d say chips are better). I prefer the same option from Khans though hence the 4 stars. Some different drink options too are worth a try.

I went here last year on a visit to Birmingham with my son. As soon as he knew I was coming up to see my sister, he made me promise to get him food to bring back to London, this is how good the food was. We have so many restaurants in London, but he wanted food from here. I can tell you, it did not disappoint. Great portion size, perfectly cooked and the lady who served me was soooo nice. See you again soon I hope

Best Caribbean food in Birmingham 👌🏼

Been coming here for years. Food is always perfect. Sizes are generous and the prices are amazingly reasonable. Speedy service too! Would deffinetly recommend.

Absolutely love this place, it's my go to Carribbean takeaway when I'm hungry. Cornmeal porridge is banging and the food is also banging whichever you go for

Nice food nice service had pepper steak... One of the best in Birmingham

Fresh tasty food, the best Jamaican food shop I have ever eaten from in the UK. I keep missing being able to buy food here as I don't live in Brum anymore for uni. :(

Very good food, great service y

It's a very nice place for food.staff need to pay attention to the food orders, I asked for red peas soup and got dish tea instead 😋

Best carribean take away in Birmingham! Always fresh and great service

4.5 stars don’t do it justice blue marlin defo deserves the 5 star’s

Food here is amazing and so well priced. Portions are very generous and staff are quite friendly too. Service could be a tad quicker though, but the quality of food makes up for it.

Came in at a busy time for these guys but there’s was nothing short of friendly accommodating service, Food is always spot on To my pleasant after paying surprise I was The lovely staff member that served me told me I had won a half price dinner Due to being the 100 customer What’s a great thing to do, I was more than happy to pay full price as it’s worth it. Highly recommend Great staff and food and this gesture has just cheered up my hardworking day! Keep it going blue marlins

First time I came and it was chaotic, while placing my order somebody came in behind me and they stopped taking my order to serve the person behind me and appeared to try taking both orders at the same time. My daughter then asked for a pattie and the server tapped the cabinet. What does tapping the window mean? Another customer then told me it means that they had run out. Why not just say that you have run out? Was a couple in the shop that had placed a telephone order but didn't realise until they got home that the order was wrong. On a plus side the food was good, vdry tasty and the portion sizes were adequate. Will give it another go, but I hope the service is better next time.

What beautiful service from beautiful people. My sister and I walked in and they seemed so happy conversing with the customers whilst providing an efficient and speedy service and to top it of the food tasted great

Great food an Great Customer service, would recommend to all

They serve out Delicious food, regularly.

Ordered Jerk Chicken and Fried Chicken meals with rice and peas. Also a couple of patties. Its been a while since I had a good Jerk Chicken meal. The boneless breast was cooked to perfection, nice, soft and tender. The Lamb pattie was alright but the Jerk Beef was 🔥🔥🔥, full of flavour .

The Callaloo and Ocra was insane 🙏 and the dumplings were 🔥. Will def be back again and again.

It's gone back to being chaotic , hopefully it is a one off i ordered my food to be picked up at 12.30 and stood there stil waiting at 1pm

Amazing food, reasonably priced, good service and consistent food over the last 5/6 years of me visiting - has become my number 1 Jamaican restaurant and takeaway with my go-to dish being Jerk chicken and rice! Recommend to call ahead and order as wait can be a little long, but you cant rush good food and its always worth it! 5* food from the lovely ladies at Blue Marlin!

The best carribean food in my opinion

Amazing food with healthy portions!

Best Caribbean food I've had so far.

The food is excellent as usual but needs more hands during busy period.