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Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach

4.5
4.5
835 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
Bluewater Grill offers fresh seafood and American fare in a historic location overlooking the Newport Beach bay. Whether looking for classically prepared seafood or something specially created by Executive Chef Albert Serrano, diners at Bluewater Grill will find an extensive menu and fresh ingredients to keep them hooked. Guests may even see catches made by the restaurant's Pilikia, a harpoon boat. Walk into the Bluewater Grill and sample shellfish options or a favorite like the Chipotle Blackened Swordfish. If you're out and about, tie your boat up at the dock and enjoy freshly cut Today's Fish offerings, or a simple crabcake appetizer. For those looking for something from the land, a Bluewater Burger or Chicken Under a Brick are sure to hit the spot, while the Key Lime Pie or Java Mud Pie add the perfect finishing touch.

Additional information

  • Location
    630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 835 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach offers a delightful dining experience with "great service" and "fresh seafood." Guests enjoy the beautiful waterfront views, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The clam chowder and Rainbow Trout Almondine are highly recommended. While some service inconsistencies exist, the "wonderful atmosphere" and "excellent food" make it a favorite for many returning patrons.

835 Reviews

  1. Rene

    Orange County

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food Good service Good drinks Good place Great view Beautiful people Definitely going back again

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  2. Bob

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed the location on the water, with the boat slid up with colorful Christmas lights, and the ambience was warm although a bit noisy. I had an amazing piece of cod and some of the best oysters I’ve had in a long time. I appreciated being sat early and the service was very good.

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  3. Denise

    Atlanta Metro

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the Roasted Striped Bass. The portion of fish was very generous, and the bed of vegetables was a nice combination of asparagus, tiny potatoes, and corn also a generous portion. The dish was quite tasty. My brother had the Wedge Salad, which looked wonderful. My sister-in-law and brother ordered the lobster roll, and they both said that they would definitely order the same meals again. We split the Java Mud Pie between 3 people. I thought it was good, but I would have preferred more chocolate sauce; the ratio of sauce to ice cream was a bit light in my opinion. The service was excellent, except that my husband’s Caesar Salad never arrived, but he had plenty to eat without it, because the portions were all very generous.

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  4. Sarah

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding food and service . Highly recommend this establishment

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  5. April

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They were busy so we had bread at our table long before the server came around to even take drink orders. It was loud and busy but the food was delicious as always so you know we will be back. Lol my husband spins it and calls the wait " anticipation"

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  6. Christine

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our first time dining at Bluewater Grill. We felt our experience was “ok.” We would probably not return. We did not feel like the food quality was fantastic or matched the price. Our waiter also took at least 15 minutes to greet us and take a drink order. Our reservation was at 5:30, so the restaurant was not super busy yet. In addition to our waiter taking a long time to greet us he was not very friendly.

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  7. Janice

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic!! Delicious food. Five in our party, all raves!! 5 Stars!

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  8. Deborah

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the Spanish octopus & potatoes with the Brava sauce & garlic aioli!!! So well done, just like in Barcelona.

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  9. Rudy

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was weak and food was average or below. We had four people and no one was thrilled about their meal.

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  10. tracey

    Austin

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant! The food was delicious in the service was excellent!!

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Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach is rated 4.5 stars by 835 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach

630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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