Bluewater Grill

Clam Chowder

Very nice meal on the water, but you cannot see the beach from the restaurant

Keeping with the excellence of other Bluewater Grill locations I've tried (Temecula and Carlsbad), Newport Beach is also a strong showing. Friendly and attentive service, lively and elegant atmosphere, most of all - delicious food. A dependable destination for quality seafood and service. 2hr street parking right outside the entrance for $4 (if available), no-limit valet parking for patrons in a large adjacent lot for $7. Both options are simple and convenient on a weekday lunch. Highly recommended.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach is a seafood haven that deserves all the stars! The clam chowder 1/2&1/2 was a flavor explosion – truly amazing. The scallops and sand dabs were cooked to perfection, making our dining experience a taste adventure. A must-visit for seafood enthusiasts!

UPDATE: Returned after a Christmas light boat ride. We shared a Caesar salad. We both had the orange walnut crusted Halibut. We substituted coconut rice for scallop potatoes. The food was very good. Good Food! This place never disappoints. We stop here when in Newport Beach. Clam chowder is great! Halibut and black cod are fantastic attic. They are always busy. Staff is friendly and efficient. We’ve always had a good experience here.

Fish was overcooked buy flavor were great!

Fantastic place on the peninsula a little bit out of the way and so I think people tend to forget about it like me lol but gosh the food is so good and the staff is outstanding many have been there for years and years. This is definitely a neighborhood hang out too and the happy hour is Monday through Thursday so keep that in mind but there’s a lot of really good specials on happy hour. Brick chicken – I am obsessed with this dish. It’s a lot of food. I ate it for dinner and then had it for lunch the next day. The scallop potatoes are to die for Bread service - this is just the kind of bread that you hope for nice and crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. Delicious.