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Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach

4.5
4.5
889 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighborhood
    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 889 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "relaxing waterfront environment." Guests rave about the "consistent quality" of seafood dishes like crab louie, halibut, and swordfish. The "attentive service" and "beautiful views" make it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

889 Reviews

  1. Keisha

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Goat cheese grits were fantastic! Creme brulee was amazing.

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  2. Carl

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fish is always very good and the service is always great

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  3. Andy

    New York City

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent seafood and service right on the water. Great casual option in Newport Beach. Our favorite restaurant in town.

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  4. Matt

    Atlanta

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Second time here. Pretty disappointing on both service and food

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  5. Kim

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place serves great food and lots of fish dinners. Has great ambience and the only reason I have given it a four is due to my entree being undercooked. It has happened twice at this same location and double mention it to waiter when placing my order.

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  6. Leo

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach for an early Valentine's Day meal. We were able to get a table inside given the cool weather and had a nice view of the boats and harbor. Our meal was excellent. My wife had the France's Bouillabaisse. She enjoyed it. It had shrimp, fish, mussels, etc. I had the Tuscan artichoke rockfish (snapper), with panko artichoke hearts and parmesan risotto. It was delicious. Key lime pie rounded out the meal. The waiter was friendly but not hovering, which I appreciated. The atmosphere was laidback. A great experience!

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  7. Sallie

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Donny as the French wine Rep was great! Brittany did her best but was so busy I felt Sorry for her so we ea. gave her more than a 25% tip. The lobster tail was over done and tough and dry. Butter was not hot. Value for this tasting was not your usual- Sorry to say I don’t think I’ll be back for any more of these dinners. Thx!- SA

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  8. Tim

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to the Bluewater Grill 4 times over the last 10 years ( we are from Canada and not in California every year…and Covid) and we have enjoyed the experience every time, not to only is the service excellent but the food never disappoints. My compliments to the chefs and staff that make this a consistently delicious meal.

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  9. Kathleen

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Asked for a nice view for our young ocean-centric young grandchildren. Celebrating a birthday and placed outside where the heaters weren't on and was freezing . Blinds pulled down with no view of anything but the blinds. Food was good, service was good but wanted that ambiance. Made reservation at 5pm and thought it was early enough to get that pretty view and be finished with our dinner before the "serious" dinner crowd arrived.

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  10. Melissa

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice, had reservations, but still had to wait for a table about a half hour so that was a bummer. Other than that everything very nice.

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Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach is rated 4.5 stars by 889 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach

630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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