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Brightwaters, Huntington Beach, CA

Brightwaters

4.6
4.6
16 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
23:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Great for live music
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Scratch kitchen full service restaurant. Full bar and over 250 different varietals of wine. Known for our fresh seafood and signature flatbreads. Daily specials with all fresh ingredients.

We are a comfortable, lounge type setting dining room, with a large patio that is dog friendly. Elevated dining without the tablecloths. Private events and buyouts available. Many events and live music weekends.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (714) 465-9803
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Wine DinnersRub ClubBookclubWine tastings

What 16 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Hot spot

  • Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • North Orange County

    Hot spot

  • North Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • North Orange County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brightwaters offers a "wonderful ambience" with "amazing food" and a "great selection of wines and cocktails." Guests praise the "super attentive" service and live music that complements the dining experience. Although portion sizes are small, the dishes are "fresh and delicious," making it a "great addition to downtown Huntington Beach."

16 Reviews
  1. janai

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food portions are so tiny but overall great tasting. Love the ambiance and great wine selection’s. Lovely place.

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  2. Aaron

    Columbus1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and ambiance. Portion sizes for the cost were disappointing.

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  3. BobF

    Corpus Christi5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    39th wedding anniversary

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  4. Judith

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! The food was incredibly delicious & so interesting. Our server Jamie was super attentive & professional. We had been meaning to try Brightwaters for the longest time & it’s going to be a main restaurant downtown HB. Such a step above what’s downtown HB right now. Casual but hip.

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  5. Tracy VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been wanting to try Brightwaters for a long time and finally made it in! We were not disappointed! Anne and her entire staff were amazing. There was a musician playing and it was the perfect noise level where we could still have a conversation. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the drinks and menu options. There were six of us and everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. I can’t wait to go back and try more items! Great addition to downtown Huntington Beach!

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  6. Greg VIP

    San Diego27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brightwaters is amazing. Such wonderful ambience, the food is excellent, great selection of wines and cocktails. The whole staff is welcoming and friendly. Juan Carlos and the team are truly awesome.

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  7. Kay

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was out of this world. Some of the best I've eaten at a local Huntington Beach restaurant. I ordered the filet mignon, and it melted in my mouth. The sides were tasty and creative as well. My dining partner had a salad so fresh it tasted like it came straight from the garden. She also ordered the confit duck sandwich. She said the ciabatta bread was deliciously fresh, but cheese was added to the duck, which is already a rich, fatty meat. The cheese with the duck was too much. Next time, we'll order the sandwich without the cheese. The service was exceptional. Prompt, friendly, and efficient. The biggest problem was that the room was extremely cold. We both had to keep coats, mufflers, and hats on the entire time we ate. The manager said that it was as warm as they could make it.

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  8. Allen

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places in Huntington Beach! Great food, great people, great location!

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  9. John VIP

    Chicago90 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and the food very good. The atmosphere is lively yet not overwhelming. We had the cauliflower and Brussel sprouts which were good. My wife loved her short rib and polenta dish. The flatbread was just OK. Would like to dine here again and try some different items.

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  10. Joe VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very attractive restaurant with good ambiance. Food has some issues but overall good.

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FAQs

Brightwaters offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 465-9803.

Brightwaters is rated 4.6 stars by 16 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
23:00
Booked 1 time today

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Google Map for Brightwaters

180 5th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Walnut
  • Area
    Huntington Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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