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A Family of Unique Restaurants

Our Story

From the menu to the design of our spaces, every Bluewater location is a reflection of the community it belongs to.

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Our History

Celebrating over 25 years

Bluewater Grill was established in Newport Beach in 1996, by partners Rick Staunton and Jim Ulcickas. We have since grown into a family of seafood restaurants, located in resort communities, committed to serving guests pristine seafood, sustainably caught, and prepared classically or with a modern twist.  

Meet the Partners

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OUR MISSION

TO SERVE GREAT FOOD IN A CASUAL, RELAXED ENVIRONMENT BY FRIENDLY AND KNOWLEDGEABLE PEOPLE AT A FAIR PRICE

We believe that fin-tastic hospitality is all about authentic relationships.

Whether that’s you catching up with friends and loved ones over a meal or the connections made between our team and our loyal guests. It speaks to the collaborations we’ve created with longstanding partnerships with local fishermen and suppliers and the lifelong friendships that are made with the people that work to make Bluewater so great. These connections are the culture and life behind our restaurants that make us a family.

Where Legends Begin

More than fresh, sustainable fish, artisan foods and local flavor, it’s about the experience.

Careers

Are you dedicated, energetic, outgoing and friendly? Join our crew! We may have a place for you on our team. We are always on the look out for management, food servers and great people.

Work Here

OUR PROMISE

Fresh Sustainable Seafood

Being fishermen at heart, we want to ensure the future availability of seafood and make responsible purchasing a core value of our operation. Our fish are purchased directly from fisherman, in season, at the peak of quality and freshness. We also do some fishing ourselves using our own swordfish harpoon boat, Pilikia.

Sustainability Practices


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