For the approximately 10 years I've been in Columbia, I've been told to go to the Blue Marlin more times than I can count. More often than not, I was told to go to try the shrimp & grits (not really an option for me, sorry), but was assured that everything else was pretty tasty too. I finally got around to taking all of the unsolicited advice last weekend. A restaurant that specializes in Low Country (that's the lower part of SC, primarily coastal, that is located below sea level) cuisine and features chefs who were invited to cook at the James Beard House? How could I possibly have a bad experience?