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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
647 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

What 647 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

647 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Los Angeles

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Lawrence

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 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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  3. Shari

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 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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  4. Jeffrey

    Houston

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 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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  5. mario

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 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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  6. Jim

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 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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  7. Scott

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 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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  8. Larry

    Adelaide

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was great! The food was delicious and expertly prepared. Our server, Tanner, exhibited grace and professionalism along the evening enjoyable. We are visiting from Virginia and highly recommend the Bluewater Grill.

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  9. Susan

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was great. Ambient music was loud, made it hard to talk. I would go back in a heartbeat though as food was so good!

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  10. tanja

    Central Coast

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place, beautiful view, great food and service!

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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 647 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

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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
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
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