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Ocean view dining at Bluewater Grill. - Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.4
4.4
650 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
The waterfront locals choice in Santa Barbara for premium quality, sustainably sourced seafood! Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara on the beach at State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard with a stunning patio and beach view. Adjacent to the "Funk Zone", Santa Barbara's premiere wine district, the wine list features an extensive selection of local wines in addition to a "no-corkage" policy on the first two bottles. Winner of numerous awards, including Best Seafood, this owner operated gem features lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, a "Kids Live Well" Kid menu, full bar, heated patio, and is pet friendly. Well known for classics like Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips, Oysters on the half shell and numerous varieties of fresh fish, lobster and crab, Bluewater also operates fishing vessel "Pilikia" which specializes in the freshest caught local fish in town! Come in, Get Hooked!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 845-5121
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Alberto Torres
  • Private party facilities
    Bluewater has several options for your private event, including our private bar and patio overlooking Santa Barbara beach and harbor.
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross Street
    On the water at State and Cabrillo Boulevard adjacent to Stearns Wharf
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at State and Cabrillo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bluewater Grill in Santa Barbara offers a delightful dining experience with its "excellent seafood" and "fantastic location" by the beach. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" service and the beautiful ocean views. Highlights include the clam chowder, scallops, and swordfish, making it a perfect spot for special occasions.

650 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizers are delicious, especially the artichoke crab dip and oysters by the half shell. Definitely order the edamame dish from the sushi menu. However, the fish mains were very heavy and the fish (rockfish) did not have much taste on their own. The ambience and service was excellent.

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  2. Shadi

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to have lunch. Good food, View of the ocean when sitting outside.

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  3. Martha

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Trout and halibut and sand dans were excellent. I love the coconut rice. Good wine list as well.

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  4. Heather

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband loves the sand dabs and I enjoy the crab and avocado salad. The mixed green salad is a little heavy handed with the vinaigrette but I’ll get it on the side next time. The best part is they don’t charge a corkage fee to open a bottle of wine we bring from our cellar! This restaurant is very service minded.

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  5. Lawrence

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were celebrating our 36th anniversary and we enjoyed everything. She ordered the Lobster Roll with Garlic Fries and I ordered the Butter Fish with rice and green beans. The meal was exquisite and the view from the 2nd level was post card perfect.

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  6. Shari

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh seafood …delicious Louis salad! Beautiful setting across from the ocean in downtown Santa Barbara!

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  7. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Houston

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, wonderful service, great setting for a nice anniversary celebration!

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  8. mario

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great had the fish and the soup But the parking was horrible You need valet

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  9. Jim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Location is right across from the beach. We sat on the balcony with We had a scallop appetizer that was unbelievable, unlike anything we had ever eaten. My wife had halibut and I had swordfish which were both great. Service was excellent.

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  10. Scott

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One meal was the hamburger/fries, and it was good. One appetizer was artichoke dip, and jalapeno heat overwhelmed the flavor. The fish tacos were also overwhelmed by jalapeno heat in the shell or flavoring that was inedible, tongue-tingling heat. The staff was accommodating and brought another fish taco out, which was inedible. No discount was offered, and no meal switch. It has a great view, is likely suitable for sushi lovers, and has a good bar.

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FAQs

Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 845-5121.

Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara is rated 4.4 stars by 650 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 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

15 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2310

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the water at State and Cabrillo Boulevard adjacent to Stearns Wharf
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at State and Cabrillo
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alberto Torres
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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