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06/03/2026
Mark the calendar! Our first summer tasting is ready. Local Ahi Tuna spiced with Togarashi and served rare over miso butter sauce with white rice, sautéed green beans and ponzu sauce. First course is Arugula & Avocado Salad. Paired with Whispering Angel and Zotovich Vineyards. Reservations start at 5:30. Grab your seat at https://bit.ly/4fysIW7
06/01/2026
Congrats to the graduates! 👏👏 🎓 Take your high school grads out for a celebratory meal. We've even got a line up of non-alcoholic mocktails and refreshments to celebrate! Make your reservations at https://bit.ly/3WZsE8P!
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05/29/2026
Weekend plans: Rent Duffy Electric Boats, grab a food platter from Bluewater Grill Newport and enjoy the water! Check out our cruise and dine food platters: https://bit.ly/4wFxgjJ
05/27/2026
What's not to love? Crispy edges and creamy crab deliciousness. With years of seafood experience on the East and West coast, we do this Maryland Style Crab Cake proud!
05/25/2026
It's National 🍷 Day and Memorial Day?! Half off bottles today only!
05/21/2026
Bluewater Grill will be at Blue Atlas Marketplace on Balboa Island in Newport Beach at 308 Marine Ave on May 28th from 4-6pm for a Flavors From the Shore book signing event with tasty appies and drinks and a raffle prize! Winner takes home a Bluewater Grill gift card, Blue Atlas Boat Bag, and surprise Balboa Island themed gift. Hope to see you there!
05/21/2026
Here's to the long holiday weekend! Last call for lobster roll kits! 🦞🦞
05/20/2026
Let's talk Memorial Day! Whether you're having a large gathering or hanging out poolside with family, we've got ready-to-serve lobster roll and chowder meal kits! Call to pre-order now! More details at https://bit.ly/3Z9DCb0
05/18/2026
Graduation plans start with one thing. The reservation. The rest comes easy. Fresh seafood, great vibes, and dishes everyone at the table will want a piece of.
Make your reservation today.
05/12/2026
Join us tonight, May 12 for our Chef's Tasting Event. Treat yourself to creamy Oysters Rockefeller and Louisiana classic, Jambalaya!
This two-course tasting with Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux Blanc is only $60 (a $75 value) with seatings beginning at 5:30pm. Reservations now at https://bit.ly/4uzwF17
05/10/2026
Did you know Mother's Day happens to land on National Shrimp Day? Celebrate mom with $10 Shrimp Cocktails. Today Only!
05/07/2026
Good food anytime, non-negotiable! Join us Tuesday, May 12 for our Chef's Tasting Event. Treat yourself to creamy Oysters Rockefeller and Louisiana classic, Jambalaya!
This two-course tasting with Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux Blanc is only $60 (a $75 value) with seatings beginning at 5:30pm. Reservations at https://bit.ly/4uzwF17
05/06/2026
We've been hanging Oyster Shell Strings off the docks at Bluewater Grill Newport Beach! We are participating in the Oyster restoration project “Shells for Shorelines“ with to reestablish native oysters in Newport Beach to improve water, clarity and quality! Here's how you can do one.
🦪 Take a piece of wire strung with 10-20 clean dead oyster shells.
🦪 Deploy these from your dock and grow some baby oysters! They're like mini oyster condos!
05/05/2026
Happy Cinco de Mayo! We love a good shrimp or seafood taco. Join us for lunch!
05/05/2026
👏 We couldn't agree more! We're all about fishing! You catch it, we'll cook it!
📷 by : Sculpin, Sandbass, and Spiny Lobster Catch and cook with Bluewater Grill! 🎣 🦞 Highly recommend them! Everything was so delicious!!! Book a trip with -Fishing and take your fillets on over to Bluewater Grill!
05/03/2026
The key to mom's heart is a delicious meal and the most refreshing beverages! All mom's dining with us The key to mom's heart is a delicious meal and the most refreshing beverages! All mom's dining with us on Mother's Day will receive a gift included in the price of their meal. Plus shrimp cocktails are $10 to treat Mom and celebrate National Shrimp Day of course! Make your Mother's Day reservations before they're gone! We're also open an hour early! Reserve at bluewatergrill.com
05/01/2026
Speech! Speech! Speech! 🥂
Yesterday evening at the Bluewater Newport book signing event: Get to know the man behind the new Bluewater Grill Cookbook, Flavors from the Shore.
04/30/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Bluewater Grill Newport for the book signing event. Our hearts are full and we are so excited to share our recipes and best memories and stories with all of you in Flavors from the Shore. It was a journey to see it through and we couldn't be more proud!
04/29/2026
Cheers to Wednesday. We can taste the weekend!
04/28/2026
Our new cookbook is now available! Book signing at Newport Beach April 29, 4-6pm with co-founder Jimmy Ulcickas. Limited copies available. Purchase details at https://bit.ly/4viSenX.
Celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the iconic Bluewater Grill with these nostalgic, family-friendly dishes showcasing the freshest seafood from the most beautiful coasts and waterways in the country—and abroad. Flavors from the Shore is available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and will be available at all Bluewater Grill restaurants on Monday, May 4.
04/24/2026
Wild Alaskan halibut is one of the most anticipated seasonal catches of the year. Carefully managed and sustainably caught, it’s the kind of thing we look forward to. Clean, firm, and incredibly versatile—it’s a chef's favorite!
In season and on our menu, served pan-fried with sweet corn and English pea succotash, grilled asparagus and lemon-mint pistou. Look for it at our Seafood Market Counter in Temecula and Carlsbad.
04/22/2026
New spring menu alert! New items featuring seasonal fish and classic favorites. Three amazing dishes we can't wait for you to discover. Ahi Tuna Poke, Shrimp & Chicken Gumbo, Pan-Seared Alaskan Halibut. Reservations at bluewatergrill.com
*Some locations may have location specific items.
04/22/2026
Vacay inspo: 📷 by .ctw: A little Europe near Los Angeles 🇮🇹✨
This is a place I’ve always wanted to visit.
Sharing my full Catalina Island itinerary for a dreamy 3-day escape ☁️
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Day 1
• Ferry to Avalon with catalinaexpress
• Checked into auroracatalinaisland - ocean view, private balcony, and daily complimentary breakfast ☕️
• 2-hour golf cart tour with avalonlocaltours 🛺
• Dinner at El Galleon elgalleon
Day 2
• Catalina Food Tour with catalinafoodie
• VIP backstage tour at the iconic Catalina Casino with catalina_tours visitcatalinaisland
• Sunset dinner at 🌅
Day 3
• Slow morning + breakfast at the auroracatalinaisland
• Ferry back to Long Beach with catalinaexpress
Such a perfect little escape that still feels like a hidden gem ✨
Share this with friends who also want to explore a hidden island getaway!
Sharing my favorite hidden gems around California.
Check out .ctw for more secret finds 🤍
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04/20/2026
Happy Hour is our favorite time of day with so much to choose from!
Address
630 Lido Park Drive
Newport Beach, CA
92663
For those traveling by public transportation, take the Orange County Transportation Authority bus to the Lido Park Drive stop. The restaurant is located nearby.
For those driving, take Pacific Coast Highway and turn onto Newport Boulevard. Turn right onto Via Lido and then left onto Lido Park Drive. Parking is available on-site or along the street.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 9pm |
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What people say
Seafood restaurants are a great place to enjoy fresh and delicious seafood dishes. Bluewater Grill Newport Beach is one such seafood restaurant that stands out for its commitment to serving the freshest sustainably caught or farm-harvested seafood, innovatively prepared, in an atmosphere of casual style.
The lunch, brunch, and dinner menus at Bluewater Grill feature more than 40 varieties of fresh seafood and shellfish annually. The display kitchen with counter seating adds to the dining experience. The restaurant also offers outdoor dining dockside in Newport, full bar service, weekday happy hours, and a full wine list. What's more, Newport even offers its own free boat dock for customers.
Bluewater Grill is known for working directly with fishermen to serve the absolute-freshest seafood and shellfish certified for sustainability by the Aquarium of the Pacific, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Marine Stewardship Council. The restaurant is one of the only ones in Southern California to operate its own fishing vessel, The Pilikia, to increase its sustainable harvest of swordfish and other local delicacies.
In addition to their regular menu offerings, Bluewater Grill hosts monthly seafood tasting and wine-pairing events on the second Tuesday of every month. These popular celebrations give local seafood fans the chance to learn about the latest fish varieties and meal-planning techniques right from the experts.
Overall, Bluewater Grill Newport Beach is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves fresh seafood served in a casual yet elegant setting.
