Norman R.
Yelp
To celebrate my birthday I decided on lunch at the Bluewater Grill in Temecula, having passed the restaurant on several occasions and seeing several vehicles in their parking lot each time I drove by. I had a serious desire for seafood, and I didn't want to drive or ride to San Diego to fulfill my desire. Having done my research I had my meal narrowed down to either the Lobster Roll or the Fish N Chips, which I would pair with a glass of wine or a craft beer.
Upon arrival I was surprised at the size of the parking lot and how well maintained, with shrubs, trees, and smooth pavement. As we walked to the entrance from the car, I could help but notice that the establishment was much larger than I remembered during a brief visit many years ago, and I would guess the additional alfresco dining area with gas heaters and torches was the result of the COVID-19 era. Once inside we were greeted by the receptionist and could immediately smell the fresh seafood displayed at the onsite seafood market. To the right was the Bar Counter dining area, and to the left is the huge dining area with a nautical theme.
Choosing one of the large booths, we were immediately greeted by Gwen, a charming, kind, professional lady with excellent customer service skills, and a warm disposition. She welcomed us, presented menus, and in a brief moment we had a carafe of water, glasses and some warm sourdough bread with butter.
To begin our experience, we selected cocktails (50% off complements of Yelp "check-in"); a Mai Tai and a Moscow Mule as we perused the menu. The dining area consist of tables along the windows, booths in the center, and larger tables in the corners for groups. The atmosphere is nautical, tropical, calm, yet upbeat, and the amount of patrons that entered during our stay confirmed their popularity and approval.
Their lobster roll is offered New England style (chilled) and hot butter, which I happily chose, with crispy fries as the side; the mrs selected the Pan Seared Scallops, and the crisp Sautéed Green Beans. When the food arrived everything was visually appealing, and perfectly prepared. The Scallops were seared to perfection and melted in your mouth. The Lobster Roll was nicely toasted, packed with warm buttery lobster flesh and with fresh lemon applied, I was extremely pleased. The meals paired with a glass of Central Coast Chardonnay, which further enhanced the experience.
Blue Water Grill is an ideal place for a special or casual date; business lunch; romantic evening; small or large gathering; and even receptions, having a secluded party area outside.
It was a birthday lunch I will always remember.
Highly recommended.