The listing highlights restaurants that offer stunning views, delicious menus and, above all else, incredible outdoor dining experiences.

“We strive daily to create a truly unique dining experience for our guests. We are humbled to be recognized with this distinction,” said Bryan Housley, Operating Partner and President of The Grand Marlin.

The list of honorees was selected from more than 12 million verified Open Table user reviews of more than 27,000 restaurants in all 50 states and Washington D.C.

Reviews were collected between May 1, 2017, and April 30, 2018. All restaurants with a minimum overall score and number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration. Those that qualified were then scored and sorted according to the percentage of reviews for which outdoor dining was selected as a special feature.

The complete list features winning restaurants in 22 states. Not surprisingly, Florida dominated the list for Southern states, with 26 restaurants total.

“From picturesque restaurants with shaded terraces to vibrant rooftops and sidewalk cafés, this year’s list showcases the spots that take the al fresco experience to the next level,” said Caroline Potter, Open Table’s Chief Dining Officer, in a company press release.

For a complete list of restaurants honored, click here.

To make a reservation at The Grand Marlin Restaurant and Oyster Bar on Pensacola Beach or to see the complete menu, visitwww.thegrandmarlin.com/pensacola  or call 850-677-9153. Also, be sure to find us on Facebook.

The Grand Marlin features the area’s best selection of seafood, highlighted by daily specials from the kitchen of award-winning Chef Gregg McCarthy. Printing their menu twice daily, The Grand Marlin ensures its choice of fish and shellfish will be the freshest on the Gulf Coast. The Grand Marlin offers a tranquil, relaxed atmosphere where patrons can enjoy the most memorable dining experience with spectacular water views. The original location opened on Pensacola Beach in 2010. In 2016, a new location in Panama City Beach was launched.