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Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach

4.6
4.6
850 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 53 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 850 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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.

850 Reviews

  1. Jim

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner with friends - food and service both fantastic. We will definitely be back. Only negative was noise level was too much.

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  2. Darrol

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Fish was burnt, waitress seemed too busy to give us attention. Never got our soups we ordered.

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  3. Dr. David

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just great. We were celebrating my daughters engagement. We were served a complementary very large piece of ice cream cake. So appreciated. The food was outstanding as usual and the serving was impeccable. We are planning on returning often as it’s hard to beat the food, prices, and service and ambiance!!

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  4. Christian

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience last night the food is always top notch and service was amazing I always come back

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  5. Geoff

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time. Food was great. Service was good. Very friendly staff.

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  6. Carol

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very good, but the noise level was so bad. You could barely hear the people at your own table.

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  7. Wendy

    VIP

    Orange County

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stellar service and stellar food for our family Christmas gathering. So grateful for this place!

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  8. BrianneM

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love coming to Blue Water Grill in Newport. The food is excellent and the service is great! Highly recommend this restaurant for a nice dinner with family. The ambiance is relaxing and nice to get together with family.

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  9. Ian

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything about this place especially the white chowder…. Well done

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  10. Stacy

    VIP

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat out on the patio tonight and it was very pleasant. They had heaters and blankets and it was very toasty. Really enjoyed seeing the fireworks and the boat parade go by the food was fantastic like always!

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FAQs

Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 850 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 53 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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