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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
656 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 656 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 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.

656 Reviews
  1. Jeroslyn

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service. The staff is very nice and personable. But the food was so so. I did enjoy the crab and avocado salad and my husband loved the clam chowder. Great for appetizers and drinks. The entrees could use some work. My lobster tail was a little too overcooked and my husband’s gremlli pasta was too salty. The fried calamari wasn’t fully fried and lacked some flavor.

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  2. Craig

    VIP

    Hawaii

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When in Santa Barbara next to the beach we always eat at Bluewater Grill for lunch. Food was excellent.

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  3. mimi

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Mediocre, overpriced fish and seafood. You are paying for the oceanfront view.

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  4. Melissa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jack our waiter was awesome. Freshest seafood. Highly recommend.

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  5. Kimberly

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch for our day trip from LA! Everything was delicious, service was excellent, loved our beautiful table at the base of the lighthouse.

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  6. Virginia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant is excellent. We ate here two nights in a row!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days 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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  8. Shadi

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 656 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 PM
Booked 44 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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