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Bluewater Grill Restaurant Review

630 Lido Park Dr. Send to Phone
Newport BeachCA 92663
949-675-3474 | Menu
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An innovative New England-style seafood joint for the Orange County set. Bluewater Grill Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Orange County (CA) Seafood Restaurants | Top 10 Orange County (CA) Brunch Restaurants | Top 10 Orange County (CA) American Restaurants | Top 10 Orange County (CA) Outdoor Dining Restaurants |

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Dining room at Bluewater Grill, Newport Beach, CADon't be surprised if gregarious owner “Jimmy U" meets you at the dock (yes, you can park your boat) or on the sunny outdoor patio with a welcome greeting. Inside, this lively spot truly does bring you back to New England with its nautical décor, high wood ceiling, leather booths and brass accents. Chef Brian Hirsty cooks up both traditional New England fare as well as innovative California-style dishes. The menu offers many New England staples like chowders, bowls of steamed mussels and clams, and fried fish, shrimp and oysters. Perhaps the best thing about Bluewater Grill is its devotion to buying the freshest fish, mostly from North American waters, like wild king salmon from British Columbia; halibut from Sitka, Alaska; or Mississippi catfish. Try the healthy mesquite-grilled fish or East Coast seafood classics like fish ‘n’ chips. Some specialties venture into gourmet territory like seared scallops in a citrus-tarragon sauce, and salmon in artichoke-saffron broth. Chef Hirsty is proud of his sushi and raw bar menu, especially the soy-marinated ahi poke appetizer. Wines are affordably priced and many available by the glass.

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