"Ibiza's defining beach club since 2005 — Josetxo Arrieta's Galician octopus beside sunset DJ sets. Book a daybed for a birthday."
About Blue Marlin Ibiza
At 6:30 each evening the day-boats land their catch at Cala Jondal, and Blue Marlin sells it by the kilo. The club opened on this south-coast cove in 2005 and has grown into the island's reference beach club: a long sweep of daybeds and tables on the sand, a sound system that runs from lunchtime sets to night-time DJs, and a kitchen that takes the cooking far more seriously than the format suggests. It is a party with a real menu, not the other way round.
The draw is the combination — swim, eat well, and stay as the music builds. For the rest of the island's tables by occasion, see our Ibiza dining guide.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is led by chef Josetxo Arrieta, working from a Mediterranean-and-Asian menu built by Walter Sidoravicius. The signature plate is Galician-style octopus with kimchi and a smoked-potato parmentier — the dish that shows the kitchen's habit of pulling an Asian note through a Spanish classic. Start instead with Iberian Bellota ham and crusty coca bread if you want the straightforwardly Spanish opener. A team of sushi chefs runs a full raw-bar list alongside the grill.
Prices sit at beach-club altitude: the Wagyu burger is €66, a grilled whole sea bass €32, lobster thermidor €45, and the fresh fish is weighed and priced by the kilo at the table. None of it is cheap, and the setting is most of what you pay for. The address is Cala Jondal beach, on Ibiza's quieter south coast. For more rooms built on the day's catch, see our best seafood restaurants worldwide guide.
The Room
The room is the beach. Tables and daybeds run along the sand, the bar anchors the middle, and the whole place is angled at the water and the sunset. Sound is the point — house and Balearic sets play through the afternoon and climb after dark — so this is a room for talking over music, not under it. Dress is beach-smart, swimwear by day and a little more after sundown. Book a daybed if you want a base for the afternoon; tables on the sand are the seat for dinner.
Best for Birthday
Blue Marlin is built for a birthday, because the daybeds, the bottle service and the day-to-night arc give a group somewhere to settle in and celebrate from lunch to the DJ set. It works just as well for a team dinner in summer, when shared seafood platters and a table on the sand do the work. It sits in our Ibiza dining guide as the island's defining beach club.
Not for
Not for a quiet, romantic dinner — Blue Marlin is a day-to-night beach club with loud DJ sets, a party crowd and a bill that climbs fast once the fresh fish is weighed.
Frequently Asked
Is Blue Marlin Ibiza worth it?
Yes, if you want Ibiza's signature beach-club day rather than a bargain. Blue Marlin has run on Cala Jondal since 2005 and pairs a serious kitchen — Josetxo Arrieta's Galician octopus, fresh fish by the kilo — with daybeds, a bar and day-to-night DJ sets. You pay a premium for the setting and the scene, so it is worth it as an experience, not as value dining.
How do I book Blue Marlin Ibiza?
Book daybeds and tables through the Blue Marlin Ibiza website, and reserve well ahead for summer weekends and sunset, which sell out. Daybeds carry a minimum spend; a dinner table on the sand is the lower-commitment option. The club runs seasonally, so check opening dates before you plan. Arriving for a late lunch is the easiest way to get a good spot.
How expensive is Blue Marlin Ibiza?
It is expensive by design. A Wagyu burger is €66, a grilled whole sea bass €32, lobster thermidor €45, and the fresh fish is weighed and priced by the kilo, so a seafood-led dinner climbs quickly. Daybeds carry a minimum spend on top. Budget generously, especially in peak season, and treat the setting as part of what you are paying for.
Is Blue Marlin Ibiza good for a birthday?
Yes, it is one of the island's best birthday venues. The daybeds, bottle service and the arc from afternoon lunch to evening DJ set give a group a base to celebrate from all day. Book a daybed for the group and a table on the sand for dinner. For a quiet, romantic evening, though, look elsewhere in our Ibiza guide.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Blue Marlin Ibiza
Book daybeds and tables through the Blue Marlin website; reservations are essential in summer and for sunset. Open seasonally.
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Practical Information
AddressCala Jondal Beach, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Ibiza
NeighbourhoodCala Jondal
CuisineMediterranean seafood
PriceMains from €30; Wagyu burger €66; fresh fish by the kilo
Dress CodeBeach-smart / swimwear by day
SeatingBeachfront tables, daybeds and bar
ReservationWebsite / daybed booking; essential in summer
