Reviews
Phoenix: Top 10 in Arizona 2017
Based on public voting for Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll.Temecula: Voted “Best Seafood in Wine Country”
By Inland Empire Magazine. Recognizing the movers and shakers. Showcasing the best of our region.Redondo: Gayot Top Ten Best of LA Winner 2015
Since 1969, restaurant, hotel and travel reviews by a handpicked, worldwide team of discerning professionalsNewport: Gayot Top 10 Multiple Winner 2015
Since 1969, restaurant, hotel and travel reviews by a handpicked, worldwide team of discerning professionals
Phoenix: Arizona Foothills Best Seafood 2014
Bluewater Grill Phoenix is proud to be voted "Best Seafood Restaurant" by readers of the Arizona Foothills magazine in their annual Best of Our Valley competition!
Kudos
Unscripted and unsolicited kudos from customersThank you Chanel and your staff for a beautiful Welcome dinner event you provided to our guests and wedding couple last week! ❤️
We received so many compliments from all our family and friends that attended.
What a perfect evening to start of the wedding festivities....
The wedding day was magical and the weather was toasty!! No fog appeared during our stay in beautiful Santa Barbara! ✨
We will definitely be back to BlueWater Grill very soon and hope to see you and your awesome staff!!
Best to you and stay well,Dear Chris,I just felt it was extremely necessary to contact you regarding your restaurant in The District. I have never been to that particular area and certainly not to the restaurant but was invited to attend an event there last night. (11/4/10). Other than being overwhelmed by the size of the parking lot I have to tell you that is was a wonderful experience!! Your wait staff was completely beyond compare and the food was outstanding! I was with a large party yet my drink never was empty nor did I have to worry with used dishes in front of me! I never heard the waitress' name but I can tell you this, she is a HUGE asset to you!!
I will most definitely be back and bring friends! Thank you for providing such lovely evening for us all!!
Sincerely,
xxxxx
My family and I celebrated my mother's birthday at your Tustin restaurant on Saturday, March 13, 2010, and we want to extend our gratitude to each of the employees who contributed to our fulfilling experience. Most importantly, we fully appreciate the attentiveness, generosity, and humor of our server, Janice. Her constant presence uplifted us and gave us joy, for her personable personality allowed her to understand our running jokes, and she even added her own, which integrated seamlessly. It is an honor to be surrounded by considerate employees whenever one goes out, and the Bluewater Grill has such a topnotch group. Thank you for an enjoyable time.
Peace and blessings
I wanted to thank you and your staff again for a great new experience for my husband and I. Today was my birthday and my husband wanted to take me out to a nice seafood restaurant. The Bluewater Grill had amazing reviews and were on so many great dining lists that even though my husband doesn't typically eat seafood - he thought let's try something new.
It's been such a long time to have the kind of experience that we had in your restaurant - to us - it is not enough for a restaurant to have great food - it means the world to us how friendly everyone was - the hostess, Allison, yourself and of course our server Rodrigo... We loved him...he answered all our questions...offered great suggestions...my husband loved the swordfish...that would a first... We were impressed by the GREAT ATTITUDES...we felt like everyone was happy to serve...We felt the food was AMAZING!
Also just the whole enviroment - kid friendly, lounge area by the restrooms, a buzz or energy in the air...I almost felt like I was at a friend's house...I totally look forward to dining at your establishment in the future. THANKS AGAIN!
Had a great dinner at Newport last night. Swordfish special was awesome. Just bought a 17 Whaler, so we used the dock. Nikki was our waitress and did a super job. Really, everything was perfect, pats on the back all around.
PS – before I fell into this fishing gig – I spent 30 years in foodservice; restaurants, contract catering and airline. I would tell you if it wasn’t up to par, because I think you would want to know.
Also, thank you for the Gift Certificates for the Masters.
John Willis, Manager, Balboa Angling Club
The new Bluewater Grill in Phoenix is absolutely outstanding – from its warm, inviting exterior (including its re-designed terrace), to its convivial indoor ambience, to its extraordinary menu and food preparation. Gracious, individual attention is customary from the entire staff, including the manager and head chef. Absolutely no detail is missed, from special procedures to eliminate all fish odors, to the rice side-dish blended of five rice grains specially gotten from Minnesota and mixed with shaved nuts and dried cranberries in a chilled medley not to be found elsewhere except the other Bluewater Grills in California, to the premium quality of fish and crustaceans perfectly prepared. This is the very first time I’ve been personally motivated to write a review – because I can’t resist. The Bluewater Grill is one of the finest dining experiences I’ve had in a very long time. Kudos to the new owners"John in Tempe, AZ
We were longtime customers of the Fish Market (and Victoria's Station before that). Last night we had dinner at the most recent incarnation - The Blue Water Grill. The service was as excellent as the food. The restaurant was familiar but better. Well done.
Jim, Phoenix
Dear Jim
just wanted to thank you for a wonderful evening,everything was so perfect the table the FOOD,everything!you made our night very special for Elliott & Kayla.
everyone loved the food and the service was great, loved our waitress.wished I could have met you so i could have thanked you in person...it was just a fabulous evening!
Thank you again,
Audrey
We have been to your restaurant on two separate occasions over the last couple of months and wanted to make a few comments. As always the food was wonderful! On both occasions our server was Janice and I have to tell you she did a FABULOUS job!! Myself along with one other person in my party (which was my birthday) were servers or restaurant managers for 20 years. I would have to say that both of our visits we had the BEST service that we have ever received. She was very attentive, personable and most of all had a wonderful attitude and seemed like she thoroughly enjoys her job. I am sure we will be making another visit to your restaurant soon and we will definitely request her section if she is working.
Thanks,
Cheryl, Project Coordinator
Yelp: Thank You for Making this a Smooth Event!
Sunset dinner last night for a large meeting and fun. My blackened Halibut was stellar and the sauce over it rocked. We sat on the patio and our service was very friendly, and very on top of things. Thank you Arnie, Ryan and Walter! And thank you Megan for making this a smooth event! PS: Their happy hour is a bargain and the bar area feels like your living room. Thumbs up! –Dj D.Yelp: We'll Be Back!
We were so impressed with the Bluewater Grill on our last visit that we went there first on our return to Phoenix. We enjoy the talented chef, Scooby aka Mark who works the raw bar at the front of the restaurant. On our first visit we shared the Cioppino with a cream sauce that he customized for us starting with the best Oysters Rockefeller we ever had. On our second visit, we split the special Baked stuffed Lobster served with a choice or red or white chowder, we opted for the white. The special also included 2 sides & a glass of Pinot Grigio. And once more we started with two appetizers, Oysters Rockefeller & the HH Spicy charred Edamame. Service was excellent as was our dinner. We will be back. –Kathryn J
Temecula: Glowing review from Press Enterprise
“In my experience, crab cakes can be more bread crumbs than crab meat, and heavy on grease, but not these. Tender and tasty crab was packed inside a crisp crust, and the sauces added a nice zest and spicy kick.”8 Reasons to Visit Catalina Island
Sunset Magazine lists Bluewater Avalon as one of eight reasons to visit Catalina Island, and we couldn't agree more!Zagat! Best on Catalina Island 2017
Seafood, cocktails, sunset happy hours and sweet treats — what's not to love?Mastering the Art of To Go Ordering in Newport
Bluewater Grill in Newport is featured on the Visit Newport Beach.com blog for it's unique "To Go" services! Grab and go, even from your boat!Bluewater Grill Sizzles
Bluewater Grill Newport Beach sizzles in a review by Orange Coast Magazine's Gretchen Kurz!