Blu Pointe is one of those restaurants we always come back to, whether it's during the week or on the weekend. Between the delicious food, outstanding service, and breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, it's always a great experience. The staff is consistently friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The servers know the menu well and are happy to make recommendations, making every visit feel relaxed and enjoyable. One of our favorite times to visit is for their weekend brunch buffet, which offers a great variety of options. During the week, their Happy Hour (4-7 PM) is another favorite, especially the $1 oysters. It gets busy, so I definitely recommend arriving early. Just keep in mind that Happy Hour is available only in the bar and lounge area. The restaurant is clean, has a spacious parking lot shared with the neighboring restaurant, and offers a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the river during the warmer months. The patio closes for the winter, but it's one of the best places to dine when the weather is nice. They also have a kids' menu, although my 6-year-old usually orders from the regular menu because she has a very adventurous palate. If you're looking for great seafood, excellent service, gorgeous waterfront views, and one of the best dining experiences in Newburgh, Blu Pointe is an easy recommendation. It's one of our favorite restaurants, and we always look forward to coming back. read more

Blu Pointe - Seafood Near Me - Newburgh, New York

We chose this restaurant for our anniversary lunch. I was a little concerned after seeing mixed reviews, but I was drawn in by the seafood-forward menu and the beautiful river views. We went for a late lunch and were pleasantly surprised by how attentive the service was. The setting alone is quiet, scenic, and relaxing, adding to the experience feeling special. We're particular about cocktails, and the specialty drinks leaned a bit sweet and light for our taste, but switching to a Grey Goose martini solved that quickly. The standout of the meal was the special appetizer, the Lobster Escargot. Between the bread service and the rich, bisque-like sauce layered over the classic preparation, I could have happily ended the meal right there. We left no trace behind. I followed with the crab cake and wedge salad. The crab cake was generously sized, very fresh, and exactly what I hoped for. My husband ordered the branzino, which was absolute perfection, beautifully cooked and full of flavor. The sides, however, were less memorable; the smashed potatoes and green beans felt under-seasoned and a bit boring compared to the rest of the meal. Overall, it was a lovely anniversary lunch with memorable dishes and a beautiful view. read more

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People are smoking weed outside, the hostesses are rude and not personable or effective at their jobs. Food was mediocre. I don't normally write reviews; but unfortunately this place was a huge miss. Good for a drink and a good view but that's about it. read more

Here's the deal. This location is a true gem on the Hudson River in Newburgh, New York... Great in the warmer months for some outside patio dining, and bar area. The internal restaurant does a great job on service and also has a variety of quality item menus great for a date, a special occasion or a group dinner read more

Blu Pointe - Seafood Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Went for my husband's birthday. Food was the horrible. He ordered lamb chops medium rare,they came well done. Sent them back and the next plate was almost inedible. Tough and full of fat and tendon. My scallops were so salty and in some kind of corn purée that was also inedible. We paid the bill and left. Will never return! By far the worst meal we've ever had out in a restaurant. read more

Excellent!!! From the drinks to the food to the service to the beautiful Hudosn River views, Blue Pointe was the place to celebrate my Birthday lunch. Every single dish was on point. I have been telling everyone how amazing my experience was and would recommend hands down. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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So my husband and I are here last night. It was pouring rain and they had a prom in the area as well as a few birthday parties so it was packed. However, we were able to be seated. Too bad we couldn't sit outside because the view of the Hudson is absolutely breathtaking. Nonetheless we ordered fried calamari with hot peppers and it was delicious. I ordered seared scallops which were cooked too well done, corn which was more like polenta and I don't like polenta, and grilled zucchini and squash which was decent. I wouldn't order it again though. My husband ordered steak which he said was tough, garlic mashed potatoes which were good, and creamed spinach. My stomach was very disappointed at my entree. Next time I am going back to my crab cake appetizer for my entree. This way I can order the crème brûlée which is to die for. read more

Blu Pointe - My husband's steak, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach - Seafood Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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Blue Pointe is one of my favorite places for a special celebration. Their birthday cards is one of my favorite hospitality touches. Whether you're celebrating or just looking for a nice dining experience, they won't disappoint. The service and food are a perfect matched for the beautiful dining experience. Best brunch in the area too! Awesome variety and the buffet is nicely set and serviced well. read more

Blu Pointe - Seafood Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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Food was excellent as always. Our server and the assistant were great. Window seat over looking the Hudson River. Oysters were great. Love this place! read more

Stopped by for a business dinner and it was an amazing experience. We were sat right doen right away and we were seated outdoors the weather was perfect with the view of the river. Its a beautiful restaurant with amazing views. The food was excellent well prepared and was made perfectly cannot ask for more than that! Definitely will return! read more

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Fantabulous! The ONLY PLACE IN NEWBURGH I GO TO when I'm feeling to be social. All my business meetings are there which is great as I live the atmosphere. This time though the service was horrendous and I'm grateful Michael stepped in to get this sorted out without making a scene. But I feel like folks shouldn't have to get APE SHIT in business attire to get someone to serve you at least a drink of Sauvignon Blanc. Only two glasses which is wild that it would take someone so long to bring through. Among other misses and the absolutely rude waiter who stepped in a few times (green blue eye goblin). Anyway. If they could work through culture you'll see how many more meetings will pass thru there. Talking with an Italian passport and real hair on my head because I feel a little tension every single time I've been there otherwise... read more

Blu Pointe - Seafood Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Beautifully set on the Hudson down on the waterfront of Newburgh. The restaurant provides a nice environment for an evening out with someone special. This was my first time visiting many have raved about the brunch and happy hour so we were curious about their dinner service. We ordered some drinks an appetizer and meal. The price was extremely more than we expected to pay for the quality of what we received. The King crab legs were unseasoned and tasted as though they were freezer burned. The grilled sea bass was tender and flaky but the sides left much to be wanted as it was laid on a bed of ramen. Lobster dip appetizer was delicious creamy with nice chunks of meat. Both drinks were good but it seemed I paid more for the presentation of them as the fog over the Hudson is presented in a case with an actual rolling fog as they open it to present to your table. Novel idea but wouldn't order again. The staff was lovely great attention to our table and very helpful. Typically travel to shadows on the Hudson which I found out is the same owner so was taken back by the price discrepancy between the two restaurants. We will give happy hour a shot but most likely will not be returning for dinner. read more

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Blu Pointe is a gem on the Newburgh waterfront. While the indoor ambiance is cozy and upscale, the outdoor dining area truly steals the show with its breathtaking views of the Hudson River, the surrounding mountains, and the Beacon Bridge. It's the perfect setting whether you're meeting a friend, client, or enjoying a date--day or night. The inside bar is elegant and well-stocked, and the whole place gives off a grown folks vibe without feeling too formal. You can still dress casual and feel right at home. The inside bar is elegant and well-stocked, and the whole place gives off a grown folks vibe without feeling too formal. You can still dress casual and feel right at home. The food is consistently delicious, whether you're just grabbing a few appetizers with a glass of wine or settling in for a full meal. The service is always friendly and professional, which makes the experience even better. Great spot for good conversation, good drinks, and even better views. Highly recommend! read more

So I recently took my parents to Blu Pointe to celebrate their 52nd anniversary. I made a reservation for 5 including my 2 children. Now, my mother is a vegan. It's very difficult for her to go out to eat unless it's a vegan place. However, the view here was beautiful and when I called I asked if they could accommodate her dietary needs. They said they would be able to. The restaurant is beautiful and lively. If you're coming here for dinner, make sure you get a reservation. Even with one we waited about 10 minutes. That's ok but we would still be waiting for a table without a reservation. For the food. It was excellent. For an appetizer, we got crab cakes, French Onion soup which contains beef broth, two of their vegan dishes which were the Beet Salad and Eggplant Caponata. All were very good though my mother said the Eggplant was a bit salty. For main courses, they made my mother a pasta dish with roasted vegetables. She said it was very good. My father had the Steak Au Poivre, I had the fettuccini with shrimp, my daughter had the Lobster Mac and Cheese, I also ordered the Blu Point Sushi Roll, and my son ordered off their kids menu and had chicken tenders and French fries. It was all really good. For dessert, my mother just had coffee with almond milk. I had the sticky toffee cake, my father had the crème brûlée, my daughter the cheese cake and my son chocolate ice cream. Again, all really good though the ice cream scoop was really really tiny. We were not charged for it but I'm not sure if it's because they gave a "kids" size. The service was excellent. The waitstaff was attentive, polite, and kind. It was some of the best service I had. The place was very very busy so I was surprised how efficiently and gracefully the waitstaff worked. I can say on this day the service was excellent. Would I recommend this restaurant? Absolutely. Especially if it's for a date or a special occasion. But I'm going to warn everyone to please make reservations or you'll probably be waiting a while for a table. read more

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The food, the service, and the atmosphere at Blu Pointe were all excellent. We dined on the patio and as luck would have it, we had a beautiful unseasonably warm November evening, so the wall of windows overlooking the Hudson were open. The photo included was taken from our table. The service was attentive and professional. And the food was delicious. We enjoyed the cheese plate as an appetizer. I had a cod puttanesca special, and my husband had the swordfish entree. We enjoyed glasses of a French Picpoul which was among several white wines available by the glass. We were really glad we came here while visiting the area for the weekend. If you plan to visit here on a weekend night, know that the restaurant and bar appear popular. We made a reservation about two weeks ahead. Please note that you may need to pay to park in the metered lots across the street, as their adjacent parking lot is small and shared with another restaurant. The cost was nominal and the pay stations accept credit cards. We had no trouble finding a spot at 5:30 on a Friday. read more

Blu Pointe - View from the patio...hard to believe we were eating I the open air on November 1! - Seafood Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Blu Pointe is one of our absolute favorite restaurants in the Hudson Valley -- it's been our go-to for celebration dinners for the past decade. Service here is always impeccable, and the views of the Hudson, Mt. Beacon/Fishkill Ridge, and the Newburgh-Beacon-Bridge can't be beat. Their menu does rotate, but they do have a few legacy items that stick around, including their "regular" seafood selection, which we've always enjoyed. A few oysters on the half shell or a whole tower--both (or any option in between) are excellent choices for seafood lovers. I'm a huge fan of their espresso martini, while husband loves their cappuccinos, which (usually) are served with a cute (and practical) rock sugar stirrer. The Blu Pointe roll is another menu mainstay that I'd recommend, and the lobster mac and cheese never disappoints - it's always a hit with our boys. Tips: - If you plan on dining here during a holiday week (so the big ones + things like Mother's Day, for example), make your reservations early. They do have online reservations, but I've had better luck calling. - For the best views, ask for a table on the terrace. read more

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Absolutely outstanding, from Appetizers through Dessert! Best waitress EVER, who told us our particular table was her favorite table. Beautiful views of The Hudson. Great spot to people watch. Tonight's dinner, 6/13/26, was one of our finest dining experiences ever! (P.S. Our waitress, whose name we unfortunately did not get, was blond, wore glasses, and had a very charming personality, and was exceptionally attentive to detail! A true asset to Blu Pointe!) read more

I had such high hopes for this restaurant after seeing photos of guests seated along the water and reading about the fresh seafood, I'm just not sure if we came on an off day and ordered the wrong thing. Pros: The appetizers are HUGE. We ordered two appetizers without the knowledge that the serving size could easily be a meal, so when our plates came we were in disbelief. We even mentioned to the waiter "We wish you warned us that the appetizers were this big, because this was way too much for two people." The raw oysters were also fresh, clean & a good size. Cons: While the raw seafood was fresh, we are unsure if the cooked seafood dishes were previously frozen. We had ordered the king crab legs as a main course - something we hadn't tried in the past. The amount of crab seemed decent for the price, but since we had never had this we had no way of knowing if it was as fresh as it should have been. The crab was rubbery and dry (a common indicator that seafood is overcooked), had no flavor (concerning since crab should be slightly sweet) and had a cleaning chemical like smell to it. Some legs were better than others, but overall don't know if this was a normal experience or if the crab just wasn't good quality. The calamari appetizer was meh, the squid itself felt overcooked and rubbery as well as the sauce being completely overpowering with a pickled flavor. The service was great and always felt as if we were taken care of with constant water refills, immediate serving of complimentary bread, and different staff asking us if we were doing okay throughout the meal. Disappointing meal, but would definitely try again and order some of the more popular offerings to see if the experience is better! read more

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This is a very elegant restaurant right on the river . I think if we were given a better table we would have opted to stay . We ordered a glass of wine , both were lovely . The bread on the table was absolutely delicious . For an appetizer we ordered the angry lobster lollipops. It came with 3 , for the price I was hoping for 4 . They were a little well done but tasty . read more

Blu Pointe - ANGRY LOBSTER LOLLIPOPS - Seafood Near Me - Newburgh, New York

This was a pleasant surprise. The inside is beautiful. Warm, cozy. Yet very spacious. We came in the winter time so I imagine with the patio it's even larger. But yet you feel very cared for by the staff. Super attentive. We did like some plates more than others. But overall a gem in Newburgh worth visiting. read more

Beautiful location on the Hudson with amazing food! We went to celebrate my wife's birthday in August 2023. It's a large restaurant with lots of tables inside but it was a cool enough night for us to dine on the outdoor deck right on the water. Cocktails to start, and they made very good margaritas. We started with the burrata, super fresh and tasty. For our entrees, we chose South African lobster tails (with Yukon Gold potato, spinach & garlic herb butter) and New York strip steak (cooked perfectly, medium rare as requested). The tails were delicious and fresh; the steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender. We followed with the NY cheesecake, and it came out with Happy Birthday written in raspberry sauce. Service, food and views of the river were sublime and we'd love to return next time we travel upstate. Thank you, Blu Pointe, for helping make her birthday special! read more

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We went to blu pointe for dinner on sunday evening, the place was beautiful (hostess was very sweet and friendly). We requested to sit outside and the views were beautiful. Drinks (very good, $15-19) old fashion (butter) was my fav. My wife kept it simple with a sour apple martini (they forgot the sour). Appetizer was amazing (tuna tartar), large portion (def feeds 2-3ppl). Steaks cooked to perfection (no complaints). Only downside was our waiter. No where to be found. The adjoining tables at one point said "can someone else pls help us". Maybe it was one of those days but for the price you are paying, I expected more. The runners were very helpful and picked up the slack when you requested anything. Overall 3 1/2 only bc of the service, food was amazing read more

My husband made reservations here for my birthday and it did not disappoint. Blu Pointe is located right on the Newburgh Waterfront. It's a fine dining and intimate experience, perfect for a special occasion or date night. They have an outdoor bar and patio for a nice casual dinner and drink or a few different rooms in the dining area. They seated us in a room with a beautiful panoramic view of the Hudson River. The service was impressive. Our waiter made some wonderful recommendations based on our dietary restrictions. They brought us some incredible gluten free bread that was fresh from the oven with a black salt butter that was delicious and complimented the bread well. Based on recommendations we ordered for drinks a skinny margarita and a Charred Citrus; for our appetizer we ordered the lobster escargot and their Brussels sprouts. We were also informed that the lobster escargot will be added to the daily menu soon due to the high requests for it. For our entrees I ordered the Sea Scallops with a sub of asparagus for the creamed corn; my husband ordered the branzino and subbed spinach for the potatoes, our daughter had a sirloin steak and her boyfriend had the blackened swordfish. All of the dishes were delicious. The tomato jam over the sea scallops was just the right combination of spices to complement the sea scallops. We all finished our meals. We didn't have dessert as my daughter had a carrot cake waiting at home, and our waiter informed us that we could have brought it and had them bring it out and serve to us. We said we would remember that for next year. We will definitely be back to enjoy Blu Pointe again. read more

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Blu Point is one of our favorite restaurants. It is satisfying in every aspect, service, scenery, and of course, the food is exceptional. read more

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I've enjoyed happy hour hopping the waterfront with friends, and Blu Pointe is one of the spots we tried. They have a great white wine (basic I know, I don't remember exactly which one), amazing bread, and the oysters are pretty good. Second only to Roosevelt on Thursday evenings. I'm not a big oyster person but they looked fresh and my friends enjoyed them. We sat outside and it was lovely; warm and sunny, and my favorite, clean. I will be returning next season. read more

Blu Pointe - Happy hour oysters - Seafood Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Do not book an event here! Such a great restaurant that unfortunately has lost its hospitality and ambiance. Booked a private dining area for 25 people for Easter dinner with a prix fixed menu of 75 per person not counting drinks. Our dining area wasn't ready until 45 minutes after our reserved time and they only assigned one waiter and a helper to our party (they tried their best and it was totally not their fault) but it made things very hard for them with such a large party. Alexandria the event planner that I booked with didn't approach me or my party once to apologize, nor did a manager not personable at all. To top it all off they served us someone else's cake at that point I was just done with even trying to complain to someone because again not the servers fault. Do not book an event here, the food is always good but to spend over $3,000 and feel like you're a burden is crazy. Book with Cosimo's you will not regret it! Impeccable service, personable ambiance and the food is just as good. read more

Service was impeccable! wait staff, expediters and bus boys were all most attentive. Food was DELICIOUS--started with lump crab and oysters, then progressed to sole and braised short rib (both OMG!) well, worth the extravagance! Profiteroles (dessert) were OK... chou pastry was kinda chewy. Only real disappointment was that table could have been better situated--asked for nice view of River and got view of bussing station. read more

Love Blu Pointe for the location and the nice decor. Food is quite good, but they scrimp on some things (the meat in the slider appetizer is smaller than a meatball). One major complaint: the music is so freaking loud (and not a good selection). What is the DEAL? Outside, inside - doesn't matter, loud everywhere. Even the staff we spoke with agreed it was too loud, but everyone always replied with "That's how the owner wants it." I'm thinking this owner must be about 25, single, and clueless about what makes a good restaurant scene, and out of touch with his clientele, as we weren't the only patrons annoyed by the noise. We couldn't hear our waitress or the sommelier, and they couldn't hear us - had to bend way down to us at the table to communicate. So weird, and it kind of ruined the vibe. As much as I love this place, I've recently found other nice waterfront options and may have to part ways with Blu Pointe over the noise factor. Most of the stars in this rating are for the location and decor. read more

Docked and walked here today. Had a great lunch. They really take care of you. Sitting right on the Hudson. My black ink pasta with scrimp was amazing Fresh oysters super good Pork tacos were so tender. Truffle fries crispy and freshly made. King crab legs where huge. If in the area hit it up !!!! read more

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Waterfront spot that took reservations which is key because this is place get crowded quick and for good reason. Patio is first come serve but they also have a terrace and an inside which is really cool. The starter bread was very fresh with rosemary and salted butter they provided was fresh and served warm which is huge for us when talking about good restaurants. We ordered some mezcal cocktail that was delicious. For the first round then not so much the second time around think the huge crowd had something to do with that. Happy hour even on the weekend was a hit Ordered delicious 8 pieces sushi roll the blue pointe it's called was delicious with blue point oysters and eggplant carbonata and seared scallops. Left us very satisfied. Only thing was they didn't let us for got the 6 minutes we orders our oysters so instead of paying a $1 each we paid $3 and we got a dozen. Otherwise a good time and we will be back for brunch which I hear is a huge hit also. read more

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Excellent food ambience etc. nice wine list outdoor patio and indoor dinning. All entrees excellent and they excel at their apps. read more

Blu Pointe - Seafood Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Excellent service, food, ambiance. I will give 10 stars. Tuna was beyond and Salmon. read more

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Great restaurant with a high bar and beautiful lake view, food are delicious with good service read more

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Went to lunch. Food was excellent . Highly recommend. the French Dip with truffle fries. Service was top notch. Waitress was attentive and friendly. Shout out to Leo , bus man, who when I asked for "black coffee and fill it to the top " actually listen to me . First time ever that any restaurant employee in Orange County ever listen to me. High five Leo read more

I had recently placed a lower review due to an incident and I am doing a new review for a five out of five because they rectified the problem and gave me a $50 gift card to make it right read more

DO NOT GO HERE!!!! I made a reservation a month in advance for a party of 6 to ensure that I would sit when I needed too and it took around 2 hours to sit. Absolutely absurd. I asked over and over again how long it would be to sit and they gave me NO answer. For your sake... GO ANYWHERE ELSE. The disrespect was crazy read more

Was there tonight (Thanksgiving) with family and friends. Had been going there for years and had recommended the place often. Last year Thanksgiving fell off and we decided to give the place another chance. Had 5pm reservations. By 6pm they ran out of food at the craving station. A lot of the food was cold and to top it off they ran out of dessert and for what we paid that shouldn't happen. Made reservations in September. Only saving grace was the waiter was excellent and sympathetic. Sorry to let that place go we had many good times there. They cannot handle crowds well. Don't recommend for the holidays. read more

Went there this past weekend with family. Service was excellent. The place was extremely busy. Location is perfect (of course it is, it's right on the river ;-). I thought my dinner was good (Halibut special). The menu is pricey so watch out. Two folks ordered creme brulee and they remarked that Shadows is better (I think they both have same owners). Almost everyone clearned their plate, just a few 'to go' boxes. I've been there before when it was under different ownership....place is much more upscale now. Most everyone raved about the various appetizers read more

Wow went to Happy Hour with my tribe, had fresh oysters on the half shell. Really great!

We had an enjoyable dinner at Blu Pointe. The food was yummy and the service was very good. The iceberg wedge could be a meal with how large it is and all the items that are in it. Also, the cider donut bread pudding is easily shared by 2 or more people....its huge! Drinks were great...I had an old fashioned that was outstanding. They know what they are doing. Didn't understand the review that said the bread wasn't good...it was great!! The views of the river are amazing. Nice that they have free parking. We had a really nice time and definitely worth the trip! read more

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