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Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach

4.6
4.6
860 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 79 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Experiences

  • France vs Italy Tasting Event

    US$55.00 per person

    14 Jan 2025 only
    France vs. Italy a $75 value for $55 FIRST COURSE France's Bouillabaisse with Provencal style saffron infused broth, fresh fish, mussels, clams, shrimp and scallops, with rouille and paired with B & G Bordeaux Blanc, France. SECOND COURSE Italy’s Cioppino in a zesty marinara sauce with clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, scallops and fish and paired with Querceto, Chianti, Italy.
    France vs Italy Tasting Event photo

Menu

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What 860 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach offers a delightful waterfront dining experience with "excellent service" and "amazing seafood." Guests love its "relaxed California vibe" and "scenic views" of the harbor. The menu boasts standout dishes like swordfish and halibut, consistently praised for freshness and flavor. Perfect for any occasion!

860 Reviews

  1. G

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great food and service. Renovated space looks great.

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  2. Frank

    VIP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite places in Newport Beach. Brittney was our dinner server and was outstanding. Great personality. Had answers to all our questions on the menu. I am from Cape Cod and have always been curious to try the fried clams. With Britneys advice I did and everyone at the table totally enjoyed them. Thanks Britney. Frank Correia

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  3. Darrell

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bluewater is a Newport icon and it never disappoints. The king of casual always delivers a good meal in a relaxed waterfront environment.

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  4. Gary

    VIP

    Orange County

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Even though shrimp scampi wasn't on the menu, my wife asked about it and the kitchen prepared it very well. My swordfish was also great. Our waitress Amerys was outstanding. Personable, efficient with attention to detail.

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  5. Anna

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a relaxing, lovely afternoon on the deck. Ivan our server was excellent and had great recommendations. We always enjoy our time at this restaurant and today was no exception.

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  6. Tracy

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful meal at The Bluewater Grill. Sourdough bread was warm out of the oven. A good selection of draft beers, served ice cold. Apps were hot, tasty, and quickly served. We had a group of eight, with everyone eating something different - everyone raved about their meal. Service was excellent. The deck seating was perfect for a beautiful day!

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  7. Barbara

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We. Had a great meal Holly was our waitress and she did an outstanding job. Will definitely be back.

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  8. Jim

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    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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  9. Darrol

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    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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  10. Dr. David

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    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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Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 860 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 79 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach

630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Area
    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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