Bluewater Grill

Seafood restaurant · Newport Beach

Bluewater Grill

Seafood restaurant · Newport Beach
630 Lido Park Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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Award-winning seafood, waterfront views, and fresh sourdough bread  

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+1 949 675 3474
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Bill C

Google
Stopped here for dinner while I was in town for work and man I love this place. The fresh sourdough is amazing as was the grilled bass I had. Best seafood meal I’ve had in a long time. The service and atmosphere are both a 10 as well. Can’t wait to go back.

Henry Farkas

Google
The Bluewater Grill is on a little inlet in Newport Beach. It has great seafood. There's paid street parking and valet parking. We came at lunch time. We managed to score a table. We used the reasonably priced valet parking. I had a cup of New England clam chowder, calamari, and a fish & chips platter consisting of fried cod along with french fries and coleslaw. It was all delicious. My wife had sand dabs, also delicious. The view from the terrace, all those boats docked nearby, is pleasant. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Service was friendly and efficient. I enjoyed my meal, and I recommend the Bluewater Grill.

Francisco Choi

Google
Visited weekday dinner with company colleagues. Food Calamari: must try with excellent cream sauce Seared scallap: very nice but very pricey. Given quantity, not that recommendable. crab cake: it was also good but not that special. cioppino: A little bit pricey but given quality and quantity highly recommendable. Atmosphere: casual and you can walk around after dining. Service: server was helpful and very kind Parking: street parking is very limited so you may need valet parking ($7). Credit card is accepted but it will be $7.35 + tips. The valet wished me to pay tips so I could not deny it... however, I parked myself at first so no reason to pay tip for him. (tip percentages starts from 15% so I paid around $8.4) Overall, a little bit pricey but recommendable food and atmosphere. Remember you may have a valet parking there with some tips.

King Shola

Google
First rate service, awsome appetizers, great cocktails, and (limited) ocean views. Our first visit, we sat on the patio for a few appetizers and cocktails. It couldn't have been better. Well....maybe with more of an ocean view but you still get the ocean breezes and feel. We will be returning soon for happy hour and dinner!

Kuba Bartnik

Google
always a fantastic meal at bluewater. service is great with a tasty meal. i ordered the lobster roll, rhode island style, with fries; my girlfriend ordered the salmon. both were very good, paired nicely with wine and dock views !

Amber Lenstrom

Google
What a waterfront gem! We went for happy hour (great drink and sushi deals) and then came back later that night for a full dinner. The mahi mahi was excellent and the panko crusted artichokes were delicious! Great drinks, great vibes. The bartender Heather was so lovely and welcoming to a couple of gals from out of town!

Bernadette Minton

Google
Octopus was perfection. Cocktails unique with well balanced flavor (captains mai tai and the coconut rimmed one … forget the name!). Calamari appetizer was fresh and crispy with flavorful dips. Black cod was meltingly cooked with delicious sauce. Sand dabs were good flavor and texture. Everyone (5 of us) loved their dinners - we focused mostly on local dish choices. Service was kind, timely, and yet unobtrusive. We loved our server!! WILL GO AGAIN!

scott hunter

Google
Delicious cuisine and great service make this a must stop for fish lovers. Who doesn't crave delicious seafood while at the ocean? Make this a stop and you won't be disappointed!!
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Cheryl N.

Yelp
Come in and get hooked at BluewaterGrill, located on LidoPeninsula, on the bay in NewportBeach, at the historic former site of The SeaShanty & Delaney's. Enjoy an expansive waterfront patio, full bar, happy hour, private event rooms and a pet friendly space! There was nobody looking like myself! All the ladies were accessorized with diamond n holding a designer dog, a Maltese or bichonfrisees! lol . This iconic restaurant serve up to 40varieties of fresh and sustainable seafood. Bluewatergrill was awarded OrangeCountyRegister's prestigious BestSeafood Restaurant in OrangeCounty Award. Just like in Fort Lauderdale, you can always pull up to their dock for an outstanding meal. We ordered a clam chowder, a lobster sandwich n a salad to share, having a nice lunch overlooking the Newport bay was priceless. My daughter had 2 mimosas, she was a busy girl n hopped in the car to come to drive us to Hoag hospital. She took me here for lunch while waiting for my husband to get out of surgery. I need to come back to have Cioppino, I get nervous seeing my daughter w her 2 phones, getting texts fr her 1,500 employees, iPad n laptop multitasking while dining! I couldn't even eat 1/2 sandwich!. We were here a year ago n had the amazing happy hour n lobster too. Highly recommended 5 stars elegant seafood restaurant. I'll be baaack! Take a look at the full video! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8iSvJVy2XN/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Sicario_Gunny E.

Yelp
Today was the wife's birthday party and decided to yacht cruise Newport Beach. After my party disembarked, we decided to check this spot out. The ambiance was great, and our seating was great for a party of 10. I had the clam chowder and a side of fish and chips. Delicious. Food selection is outstanding and will make you undecided as to what may flavor your appetitePerfect a perfect spot for a first date and also a place to host friends. My crew loved the spot and have already made plans to return. The one issue I have is parking. Guess parking is not free as compared to other establishments. Semper Fi......
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Laura W.

Yelp
Love their sourdough bread plate. Brick Chicken is epic. Can't say that we like anything else. It is a very popular Lido area restaurant, But sometimes wish the dishes didn't try so hard to be "unique "-- we prefer a basic side with the fresh fish. Nice ambiance. Beautiful harbor. Bar is full of people.
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Ana M.

Yelp
Perfect ambiance and service! You want to chill on a Friday night go sit by the bar and enjoy great selection of wine and great seafood! People who work here are so friendly and make you feel home! Perfect location and good for family gatherings with lots of options for food.
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Suzanne L.

Yelp
We have been going to Bluewater for years. My husband and I usually sit in the bar area and order the clam chowder( 1/2 New England, and 1/2 Manhattan !) which is served with a little sourdough loaf. Rhiana goes beyond her job description to make all her guests happy! She is super kind and such a hard worker! We definitely recommend this place!
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Cindy T.

Yelp
Amazing food Sunday dinner at this place. Ordered the Gumbo, besides needing salt it was delicious. I highly recommend the smoked fish platter, It's amazing. I mean, this place is in a great location, right on the marina and overlooking Lido in Newport Beach Service is great. Love sitting at the bar area watching all this wonderful guys make delicious food.
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Terry K.

Yelp
Bluewater Grill is a nice and simple restaurant by the water. Looks small from the outside but they have plenty of seats inside and outdoor by the dock as well. We came on a rainy and windy day and were seated indoors. Our group came to celebrate a birthday. Our reservation was at 6pm and arrived about 30 min early. They had no problem seating our party early. Service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. We ordered 1/2 dozen oysters and calamari to share. The oysters were so fresh and plumpy. The calamari was delicious and came with 2 sauces. The pieces were not overly breaded either which is always a pleasant surprise. My bf and I ordered a New England clam chowder (white) which was delicious. We want to try the tomato based manhattan chowder next time. Our entrees were lemon mahi mahi, chipotle swordfish, Tuscan rockfish and Italian Ciopinno. I had the Tuscan rockfish, the fish was delicious but the risotto was a little bland for me. Everyone at the table loved their dishes. Parking is a little tough. There is very limited metered street parking. We ended up doing valet parking. Would definitely come back and try out their other dishes.
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Madeleine L.

Yelp
Great food and great service! What more do you need? We were a party of 8 and the waitress was so kind and patient with us. We were celebrating a birthday and we got extra dessert to celebrate.
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Maxine M.

Yelp
5 stars Bluewater Grill's other location in Catalina Island made a good impression on us, so we decided to visit their Newport Beach location which is 35 miles from home. Yes, we're that determined ;) We made a reservation for 4 people at 2 pm, 4/28/24. Parking: $7 Valet or metered street parking for $2.30/hr. It is easy to find a parking spot on Sundays. Ambiance: Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, moderate noise level, and comfortable outdoor seating overlooking the water and beautiful yachts. The Catalina Island location is much nicer than the NP beach, but this location is still very nice considering this was the first original location, according to our server. Food: I have to say NP Beach wins over their Catalina Island location when it comes to taste and portion size :) *Sourdough bread and butter- complimentary and made fresh. So good we had to ask for another one. *Oysters- we came here because of their oysters! Buttery texture, fresh, no weird taste, and has a hint of sweetness. *Lobster tail with dirty rice & scalloped potatoes- huge portion compared to the Catalina Island location. Perfectly seasoned & juicy. *Crispy calamari- crispy and soft; very good! *Fisherman's platter- beer battered Alaskan cod, prawns, scallops, fries, coleslaw. Finger-licking good! *Gemelli pasta with shrimp & scallops- my personal favorite! Creamy, well-seasoned, and has the perfect balance with all of its accompanying ingredients (mushroom, asparagus, cream, parmesan). *Clam chowder- very rich and filling. We got 4 orders. Delicious! *Seafood Louis salad - the best salad I've ever had & I'm not even a salad person. They did not hold back on the crab. Another favorite! *Lemon & pepper mahi mahi with scalloped potatoes and spinach- my least favorite. Spinach was bland; the fish was good but nothing out of the extraordinary. Service: Our server, Steven, provided us with excellent service. He took care of our group very well with a smile, gave suggestions, and recommended his personal favorites on the menu. Our food also came at a reasonable time. Steven was personable and made small conversations with my group that made our day extra special. Price: Reasonable prices for a seafood restaurant by the marina. With what's mentioned above plus 2 coffees, 1 tea, and 1 diet coke, our bill came to $320 for 4 people. I highly recommend Bluewater Grill, and we are already planning our next visit!
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Dave L.

Yelp
Location, location, this place has it. Summer sunsets are incredible here. This harbor restaurant is famous in the area for fresh seafood and great drinks. You can sit inside or outside next to the boats. May I suggest the steamed clams? My favorite. The clams are served in a large pot with butter, garlic and wine. Along with the clams, you get a large loaf of sour dough bread. I asked for a bowl, a spoon, and a cup. The broth is so good, I enjoy to drink it like soup. I had the shrimp and pasta dish, and my friend had swordfish. Everything is excellent. It is just such a nice place to eat and walk around. One of the best restaurants in Orange County.
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Rachel L.

Yelp
an absolute gem and staple in newport beach . their award winning clam chowder is to die for. I highly recommend even if you're looking for a quick bite to just chill there for a soup and their seafood ! have been coming for years and haven't been disappointed!
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Amanda A.

Yelp
Thank you to our server and all of the staff for a wonderful evening. The food and service was absolute perfection. We recommend the Ahi Poke, Walnut Crusted Halibut, and Key Lime Pie.
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Van V.

Yelp
I went to this place for easter dinner with my family and it was pretty okay. The only thing that really stuck out to me was the Octopus appetizer. It was really tender and the sauce was delicious. The seafood itself tasted pretty fresh, but the flavor was only okay. Service was good and the free sourdough bread that came out in the beginning was hot and fresh. The place itself is pretty; it sits on a little dock and if you sit next to the window, you can look at the boats and the small bay.
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Rhoda S.

Yelp
Lovely location right on the bay. Excellent Happy Hour. The food is mediocre as is the service but if you sit at the bar you usually have a terrific time.
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Linda E.

Yelp
It's always nice to come here when we are in the area. I love the smoked albacore and salmon, crab cakes, grilled octopus starters, steamed clams. For lunch/dinner we love cioppino, pasta with shrimp and scallops and the calamari steak. We love their tartar sauce! For sides, the grilled asparagus and the cole slaw are really good. Great wines as well.
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Jo A.

Yelp
I'm not a fish person. Or a $30 for some chicken person. But this is where my family wanted to go. I was happy that it didn't smell fishy and they had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The bread was very crunchy, but good. Needed to be better cut though. The coconut Margarita had almost no coconut flavor besides the rim, so that was kinda disappointing. The chicken looked a lot better than it tasted. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't worth the cost. Even with all the toppings it had very little flavor and was very fatty. The scalloped potatoes also didn't have much flavor. The risotto was amazing however. If I was to go back I would just order a plate of that. My family got a appetizer of octopus and it was a very large portion and also came with potatoes. The kids meals are a very big size and served bento-box style.
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Natasha S.

Yelp
Street parking (paid). Clean restrooms. Service was A-OK, brief concise check-ins. Got the calamari and oysters for appetizers. I went off a yelp review (yay Yelp community) and ordered steamed clams. Lots of clams and it was delicious in all of its buttery garlicky reduced wine sauce glory. I ended up eating more bread than I wanted, as a result. Key lime pie was a nice dessert choice. Would return.
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Michelle N.

Yelp
Made a reservation to come here and was really excited because of the scenery and what we saw on the menu, but the food was quite disappointing. My boyfriend's family and I shared the Baja Ahi Tuna Poke and I got the New York Steak (Medium Rare). It's important to note the rareness of the steak because not only was it bland, it was also so chewy that my jaw became sore and I also had to spit some of it out. The asparagus and potatoes weren't bad though, but not enough for the price. I tried my boyfriends Lobster Tail dish and felt like I should've gotten that instead. Our wait time for the food was so long that the dishes even came out cold and we even received a Pilikan(?) Margarita on the house for the wait. Our server Rodriguez did his best to help us out. We probably won't return here though.
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Lindy P.

Yelp
Joey & I had the best experience for dinner last night at Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach - we will absolutely return soon! We chose this spot for a good fresh seafood dinner on Valentine's Day, as we didn't want a prix fixe menu. We snagged a reservation & requested patio seating so we could admire the million dollar yachts on the Newport Harbor! Parking along the street was easy & affordable for metered spots. Maria was our server & she was phenomenal. We started with a bottle of a Paso Robles cabernet, and they brought fresh warm sourdough bread with a salted butter. We chose the pan seared scallops appetizer which was served with a jalapeno aioli, tomato oil & crunchy bacon - it was divine! I ordered the blackened mahi mahi with scalloped potatoes & dirty rice... and Joey got the baked haddock with a crumbly crust atop asparagus & scalloped potatoes. Both of our fish entrees were cooked perfectly- so juicy & just fell apart with a gentle fork touch! The blackened seasoning was so good & both meals weren't salty at all. It was easily one of the best fresh seafood dinners we've had while dining out (and that's often!) so we will certainly be back to try more... wow. And, our bill was only $150, which was incredibly affordable considering we had a bottle of cab, an app & 2 entrees! All in all, we will absolutely come back to Bluewater Grill, and I look forward to trying the couple of other locations in Redondo or elsewhere -- such an awesome dinner on our special day!
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Hana A.

Yelp
We come here every so often. I like their soup. Good food overall and service. The bread is yummmmyyy!! lol. It's chill place, not stuffy.
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Teresa T.

Yelp
Fantastic Place... lots of locals gets busy at happy hour ... great staff!! I'm obsessed with the brick chicken!! Also the bread ong
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Manda M.

Yelp
Celebrated our anniversary, came during the week, so was not busy at all. The service was amazing and the food was 10/10. With a beautiful view, I would definitely come back.
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Stephanie N.

Yelp
This place is perfect for a solo, date or friends dinner. I recommend this place it's my 2nd time here and I just adore it! The good food will bring you back and the drinks are great. They have outdoor eating on the patio overlooking the water some. The service is good too! My friend and I tried all the happy hour specials and we agreed we are coming back for more. The ambiance is low key as it's a small place but very happily lit with nice decorations. Clean and it has valet parking, a plus because it gets busy in the summer
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Loretta S.

Yelp
The food and ambience was fabulous. We took a friend for her birthday and she loved it.
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Megan Y.

Yelp
It's a beautiful restaurant, delicious food and gorgeous area and environment! It was a chilly night so we sat inside. We were so hungry that I completely forgot to take pictures of dinner. You get served delicious bread and butter as soon as you sit down! The whole staff helps each other out, everyone working there is warm, kind and professional! We got the crab cakes, fisherman's platter, and chocolate cheesecake! We would go back again for all those and we want to try more things off the menu! The prices are very reasonable and there is also a happy hour! We are looking forward to our next visit!
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Nick S.

Yelp
Have tried the swordfish, ahi tuna and halibut meals - all excellent! The coconut margarita is my new favorite drink. Ambiance was low key which I really like and the service was excellent. If I lived in town I'd be here all the time. Highly recommended!
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Rishi C.

Yelp
Brought my family here for lunch today and had a wonderful time. Bluewater is located in the Lido area of Newport, with plenty of paid parking available in front of the restaurant. I'd recommend sitting outside if the weather permits, as it's a real vibe enjoying the area while you eat. Service was great, from our host accommodating some last minute changes, to our waitress being incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. For the food, we ordered the clam chowder (definitely one of the best bowls of chowder I've had in recent memory), the calamari (solid), the mussels (quite flavorful), and the lobster roll (I prefer the cold one, it was super flavorful and well made). Their bread is also great, and I appreciate that they didn't serve it with stone cold butter. In some ways I could see how this place could be considered a tourist restaurant, but I was very happy with everything and will definitely come back in the future!
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Eliyahu R.

Yelp
All of the Bluewater Grills have The Best seafood in Cal. The food we had last night at this Bluewater was superb. The ambiance is absolutely wonderful. Great drink options. My only comment is that the service was a bit slow and not very attentive. But aside from that, it was a terrific experience! The seafood and ambiance here cannot be bettered.
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Megan P.

Yelp
We revisited for our valentines date & made a reservation but showed up half an hour early & they sat us right away! My bf & I always prefer outside as it's right on the boat dock with a cool atmosphere. Elise took care of us and made sure everything was good, refilling drinks and bread while giving us amazing recommendations for drinks & food. This time I got the steamed mussels & clams in wine sauce & my bf got the scallops- both were delicious. Not pictured but we always get the Rockefeller oysters as well.
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Abby J.

Yelp
An excellent experiance! Food was great, service was friendly, and the views were beautiful. Will be coming back
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Jaclyn S.

Yelp
I have been here three times now. I have ordered a tuna dish, crab Louie salad, and fish tacos. I have enjoyed all of my meals here. Service has been solid every time. I loved eating at the bar and outside on that patio on the water. Will definitely be back. Thinking about bringing some friends from out of town here to get some good fish!
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lillian u.

Yelp
Great service and dinner celebrating my husband's birthday with dear friends and it was. Perfect night
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Marie AK C.

Yelp
I got to experience Bluewater Grill on Friday, December 15, 2023 for happy hour / early dinner with a few colleagues. My colleague frequents Bluewater Grill, a waterfront patio restaurant in Lido Peninsula Newport Beach, so I trusted her recommendation. She knows how much I love seafood and views - Bluewater is located on an old sportfishing dock with views of the bay. To my surprise, they have locations in Santa Barbara, Redondo Beach, Temecula, Catalina Island, Carlsbad, Coronado and Phoenix. They offer a variety of seasonal seafood, shellfish, meat, and chicken. Some of popular dishes include miso glazed black cod, local rockfish snapper, and all different types of shellfish including oven-baked lobster tail. For our appetizer, we ordered the Tuna Ahi Poke - this was a little salty and not the best poke I've had. I probably wouldn't ordered this here if you're a fan of poke. For our main courses: I ordered their Misoyaki Butterfish, Black Cod which is basically miso-glazed and served with green beans, coconut rice and eel sauce with green onion and daikon sprouts One of my colleagues ordered the Walnut Crusted Halibut which is basically orange and walnut crusted with lemon caper butter served with scalloped potatoes and asparagus. My other colleague ordered the Pan-Seared Sea Scallops which is goat cheese grits, sweet corn, asparagus and chive oil. We all LOVED our entrees. All really fresh and flavorful. We paired our dishes with wine and cocktails. The service here was attentive, friendly and professional. Parking is valet or metered street parking. If you're looking for a spot with good views & vibes, fresh seafood and delicious drinks, I definitely recommend making reservations via Open Table at Bluewater Grill.
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Andrew M.

Yelp
We went here for a post memorial/service family dinner of 8, and the experience could not have been any better if we tried! Riley would our server and she was fabulous! What a great personality, very patient with us, and very helpful on some menu guidance that we needed. Drinks were phenomenal, everyone had a little something different from speciality cocktails all the way to just a bottle of Corona, but feedback was great all around. The food was delicious! I had the Louie salad, add lobster (because why not!), dressing on the side, and let me tell you, there was lobster from the first bite to the very last one! Amazing! My mother in law had the lobster tail and whoa that was impressive, and so well cooked just to perfection. My husband had the black cod and it was melt in your mouth heaven in fish form! Feedback from around the table was all the food was delicious. Oh also, bread and butter, so soft and yummy! This restaurant was the all time favorite of the deceased whose memorial service we had come from. It was the perfect way to end a day of remembrance and celebration of life and family. Thank you to the service staff and management for all that you do and did. -Tauchert party
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AJ F.

Yelp
Update: The owner is a really nice man! He not only reached out to me immediately, but was candid and genuine with me. As we all know, f.flys are notoriously difficult pests to maintain, even in the most sanitary environments. Rather than point the finger at them - I'd rather prefer to commend their commitment to the community consisting predominantly of neighborhood local customers - who are their bread & butter ! (also their bread & butter is quite excellent as well mind you) Thank you Jim for taking time out of your busy day to speak with me! You're a good man!
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Sampat B.

Yelp
Had a great experience. Food and service were excellent! Loved the Clam chowder and the crab cakes.
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Ange L.

Yelp
One lady that was working near the bar during HH was very rude and not friendly but other than that everyone else was very nice & we enjoyed our evening. The best oysters!

Madeline P.

Yelp
We loved Rhiana! She was so helpful. She went above and beyond. Definitely coming back because of her!!
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Suzette V.

Yelp
The Bluewater Grill is the ideal business spot for lunch! My medical colleagues and I had a business lunch here and enjoyed the incredible food, outstanding service and had a great time. The Bluewater Grill ambiance was very welcoming and who can beat a water breath-taking view! Can we say, hello Southern California? I most definitely need to bring my fiancé here on a date night! See you soon Bluewater Grill! -Suzy
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Brooke I.

Yelp
A cozy restaurant right on the water. I loved the fishing themed decorations. Perfect for brunch! Per our host, they catch some of their own fish and rotate their menu. The service was fantastic and super accommodating. I would suggest making a reservation, as they get really busy. Orders: Sand dabs: my dad's absolute favorite. Came with spinach, scalloped potatoes, and a lemon sauce. My favorite parts were the crispy edges of the fish. Shrimp tacos: nice portions size served with rice. The bro said he enjoyed it. Misoyaki butterfish: this fish just melted in your mouth. Came on a bed of rice with green beans and lots of cilantro. Calamari: loved the batter on this!! Came with two sauces. Would definitely order again! Crab cakes: not my favorite, but the rest of my table loved it! Bread and butter: honestly, this was the highlight of my morning. Warm bread and butter - you can't go wrong. It was even good as left overs. Just pop it in the toaster oven and enjoy. Overall, everything was super fresh and our server was the best. I'm sure my family will be back soon.
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Pars H.

Yelp
Hostess is really cold, unwelcoming. Food is pretty bland, great presentation but flavor is 10/10 lacking for how expensive it is.
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Michael V.

Yelp
Met a friend for dinner at the Bluewater Grill. Our reservations were for 7PM. We were early so after checking in with the hostess we grabbed a couple of drinks from the bar and headed out to the patio on Newport harbor. It was a beautiful night and we enjoyed standing at the railing over the bay. Once our table was ready we ordered clam chowder for our appetizers, the shrimp and scallop pasta for our main dishes, and I had creame brulee for dessert. The service was well paced we didn't feel rushed, the food was delicious as usual, the quantity was very generous so we both brought about half of our main courses home in to go boxes, and the check was very reasonable. I highly recommend the Bluewater Grill. The seafood is fresh and as a former commercial fisherman I am keenly aware of how seafood handling affects the quality and taste on the plate. Bluewater Grill does it well.

Kamron S.

Yelp
Came here with family during our vacation. The place was charming and nice with great views of the water from both the inside and outside seating. Our server was overworked during our visit but still did her best to be attentive and was fun and helpful throughout our meal. I got the Spanish octopus appetizer which was some of the best octopus I've ever had. I also got the surf and turf meal. The lobster tail was huge and flavorful and the melted butter really brought the flavors together. The steak was also flavorful and cooked to perfection. The risotto and scalloped potatoes sides were good as well but were just normally good and since the lobster and steak were so big the sides felt almost superfluous. The one negative about the meal was the creme brûlée. It's my favorite dessert and I've tried it in restaurants around the country and even abroad. I've had creme brûlée of various levels of quality and I must unfortunately say the one here ranks near the bottom. The custard was not nearly sweet enough and had the consistency of scrambled eggs and instead of the torched sugar crust being slightly warm while the custard under is still cold the whole dessert was leaning towards the warm side. That said the meal as a whole was still amazing and I would definitely return if I'm in the area again
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Scott T.

Yelp
Picturesque old seafood restaurant right on the harbor, tucked away on the Lido Peninsula. Servers dressed in white and wearing aprons, bringing out wide plates of oysters or fresh fish or cioppino. Heat lamps for when it's chilly out and string lights that come on at night. It's that kind of place. The Maryland style crab cakes were a step up from most places, made colorful with the remoulade and micro greens. For my entree, I ordered the shrimp & gumbo, which is currently one of the seasonal specials. It was hearty and deceptively large. Recommend the key lime pie for dessert. One thing I'll note is that all our entrees - the gumbo, the scallops, and the trout - all felt slightly less seasoned than we were expecting. That's not necessarily a bad thing, especially if you're dining with an older Asian mom who "can't have spicy" because you don't even need to ask your server to go easy on the salt. But just something to keep in mind if you're used to the very hyped-up, savory taste of most other local seafood restaurants. Street parking is a bit tough, but the valet was only $6.

Frank C.

Yelp
Had lunch at Bluewater Grill today which is one of our favorite resturaunts in Orange County. I had a reservation for noon and was standing at the hostess station for several minutes before we were approached by the hostess while several staff passed by not saying someone will be right with you. I said I had a reservation and told her my name and requested a table near a window . Her personality had a rating of zero and her facial reaction to me was " I hate my job". Sad.Luis was our server and did a great job. Our food was outstanding as usual as it has been for the last 2 weeks we had lunch. Got a quart of the Manhattan clam chowder to go as usual which tastes exactly as if we were in Rhode Island. Amazing how one employees attitude has an affect on your experience. thanks Frank C.
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Jonnie D.

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In California visiting the family and wanted to head to have some seafood by the water. Mom wanted Oysters so I looked up Oysters near the beach and this place came up! It was a very good choice. The clam chowder was great as an appetizer we had patio seating that overlooked the marina and it was beautiful watching the boats come in and out. The weather was perfect outside and service was great. We each got an appetizer but also an entree. The rockfish was amazing but the crab the crab was the best part. A little on the pricey side but worth it!
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Aimee B.

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We had a large party of 17 for a family dinner/ belated wedding dinner and Heather the manager was nothing short of accommodating. I changed the headcount three times and she was always helpful. Everyone loved their meals, service was great. Drinks were refilled promptly. Weather and ambiance were CA cool, beautiful evening. We were lucky.
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Courtney L.

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We had a really nice dinner there last night. We went for happy hour, and apparently they don't have it on Friday nights, but we ordered several shareable appetizers, muscles, octopus, Scops, and a couple other things with several bottles of wine and the price was pretty fair. Overall I would recommend this place. The food was good. The service was good. My only criticism would be that everything was brought at one time and we barely had enough room to eat.

Uriel R.

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My oh my, whenever will I ever be without Blue Wated. Ryan's immaculate service made me feel like a kid in Disneyland. He was like a wise unc and I was simply a young boy enjoying our conversation. Good food. (Pls give him $20).

Suzanne H.

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We love everything about Blue Water, the food, the ambiance and the staff. If you call and go to recording-hang up and try again