For a restaurant that positions itself as upscale, Blue Point Grill was a bit of a mixed bag. I was surprised to see paper tablecloths, and the tables are set very close together, which took away from the fine-dining atmosphere they seem to be aiming for. The food was hit or miss. The calamari was the standout, fresh, well-prepared, and genuinely enjoyable. Unfortunately, the risotto wasn't anything memorable, and the black cod, while decent overall, was a bit greasy and not something I'd rave about, especially considering the price point. Service was generally good and attentive, though I did ask for a drink refill that never arrived. One definite plus was the small parking lot in the back for patrons, I was able to get a spot, which made the visit much less stressful. Overall, not a bad experience, but for the cost and reputation, I expected more consistency and polish. read more

Great seafood place - BYOB. Lots of options and the seafood is very fresh. I had the crab stuffed shrimp and really enjoyed it. Nice portion size and also comes with a choice choice of a side. We also had the crab guacamole which was terrific. The crab is loaded on top of the guacamole and is substantial. Service was friendly and quick. read more

Blue Point Grill - Crab stuffed shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Had a lovely dinner at Blue Point Grill a couple of weeks ago. We were a party of 6 and basically ordered the entire menu! Everything was delicious. Service was also top notch. We will definitely return if in the area again! read more

Calling all seafood lovers~*~*~* Blue Point Grill is a BYOB establishment that takes pride in serving only the freshest catches available! The ambiance is casual and lively with both indoor and outdoor seating. I recommend making reservations! Their menu changes daily, so they have rotating dinner specials and mixed grills. What really stood out to me was the variety of seafood they offered on their menu. They have options that I don't regularly see at other restaurants such as monkfish, swordfish, corvina, and Arctic char. They still have your basics like salmon, lobster tail, shrimp, and oysters. Each entree also includes a side of your choice. We ordered... *Grilled Calamari $16 - I'm a fried calamari girly, so I didn't expect to love the grilled version as much as I did. This appetizer was 5 stars alone! The texture was firm and chewy. Miss me with that rubbery nonsense. *Bronzini Francaise with side of french fries $42 - This entree was a Mediterranean seabass with citrus mustard cream sauce. The meat was tender, flaky, and semi-sweet which paired well with the sauce. The fries were nice and crispy! *Florida Red Snapper with side of garlic mashed potatoes $49 - This was highly recommended by our server and I can see why! The red snapper was perfectly seasoned and had a mild, but sweet taste. You can tell how fresh it was. The garlic mashed potatoes were delishhhhhhh! *Key Lime Pie $11 - Perfect flavor profile that combined tartness and sweetness. Not only was the entire meal amazing from start to finish, but so was the service. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. He checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying our meal and having a good time. I wish I didn't live over an hour away so I could come here more often! read more

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BYOB liquor store one block away. Had a nice date night. She had the cranberry salad with goat cheese I went for the oysters. The tuxedo ones were my fav. The goat cheese buttons in salad yum. She had the Chilean sea bass I went with monk fish medallions. Both were excellent. Skipped dessert. It's pricey but service was great food amazing. Everything is expensive these days but this one I think is worth it if you like seafood. read more

Charming spot on Main Street with a warm, casual vibe. The fish was incredibly fresh, cooked just right to highlight its natural flavor rather than overpower it. I loved that it's BYOB--it gives the whole experience a relaxed, personal touch. The mussels in mustard cream sauce were the star of the night: tender and plump, with a sauce that struck the perfect balance of briny seafood sweetness, sharp mustard, and silky cream. A dish that makes you want to grab bread just to savor every drop. I'll definitely be back to see what else the kitchen does well. read more

So fresh! Oysters and clams on the half shell with my college son curated by our waitress and us! It was all delicious! I ordered seared ahi tuna and he ordered another dish and we swapped our entrees. We were very satisfied with what the other one ordered. Ambience was pleasant and they sat us at the oyster bar, which i did not mind at all! All in all, a pleasant experience! read more

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Came here for restaurant week and they had a prefix menu so you got to pick from a lot of different options-- had the seafood ciopinno, jalepeno lime shrimp and tiramisu for dessert. Everything was very fresh. ALL of the seafood. I just prefer spicy food so I do wish the jalepeno shrimp was more spicy than sweet but regardless it was still good. The service is fast and they were really nice to seat me last minute. I hear the oysters are great-- didn't get to try. read more

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We had our anniversary dinner here. We were very happy with our meal. Fish was fresh and delicious. Calamari was crisp. The steak was cooked to perfection. Dessert was the perfect ending to a great meal. They have indoor, outdoor dining, and a rooftop. Server was great. Attentive and quick It's a BYOB kind of place. Had a great meal. Will definitely come back. read more

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The Blue Point Grill was an extraordinary experience. Street parking could be tricky so, make sure that you pull into their parking lot, adjacent to the building. The restaurant is nicely decorated, the tables are comfortably spaced apart, and I was impressed with the warm covered outdoor seating. There were plenty of customers enjoying this seating. I have to start by mentioning how awesome our server, Gustavo, treated us. He gave great recommendations, answered our questions in detail, and made the meal comfortable and memorable. We started with one of my favorite appetizers, Grilled Calamari. The calamari was absolutely delicious, the firmness was optimal, and the lemony sauce added to the perfect selection for a starter. Since this is a "seafood" restaurant, we chose two seafood entrees. The first was the Florida Red Snapper, with garlic mashed potatoes ($49.00). The second was the Bronzini Filet Francaise, with fries ($42.00). I cannot commend both of these dishes, enough. Both were succulent, flaky, perfectly seasoned, and delicious. Both are highly recommended. For dessert, we shared the Sweet Mama's Key Lime Pie ($11.00) and, once again, it was a wonderful choice. It was adorned with a blackberry and two dollops of whipped cream. Another highly recommended item. I capped off the meal with my favorite, Double Espresso ($6.00), with a side of cold milk. Please, do not hesitate to visit Blue Point Grill and enjoy every aspect of a superb meal. read more

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Blue Point is getting downright boring. No, not because the menu or service is slipping but because inexplicably... they're not. Yes, it helps to avoid the weekend when the place is bursting at the seams but I can't remember the last time that I was disappointed here. From top to bottom, the menu is superb and you never feel the need to send out a Saint Bernard to have your water glass refilled. And you know what the best part is, when the bill arrives you never ever wonder what the hell I just paid for. Five enduring stars. read more

Great Service, Fresh Seafood, Awesome flavors - with adjoining free parking lot in the heart of Princeton! There's ample space both inside and out with cozy seating arrangement. Service was friendly and prompt. When I noticed the veins in the buffalo shrimps, they apologized and took it off the check. Food was excellent, felt fresh and right portions. The pesto crusted wolffish with fava beans is a good and unique creation - the texture and flavors working well together. The blackened seabass had the right amount of kick and crispiness. Fries were thin, yet crunchy on the outside and soft inside. 3 stars primarily for the price & shrimp. While understand seafood is expensive and in Princeton prime location prices would be higher, the sea bass preparation, which was more like street food was priced at $52 and the Wolf Fish came out as a sophisticated dish was priced at $38. If priced high, then quality (veins in the shrimp) should be high too. read more

Blue Point Grill - Pesto Crusted Wolffish with Fava beans - Seafood Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Unfriendly staff The waiter brought me my appetizer of oysters which were definitely not the best I've had, and didn't bring my husband's appetizer. After waiting 10 minutes he came back and then decided to tell us he couldn't order the app until we gave him our entree order. If he had told us that when we ordered the oysters we would have done that. So I had fair oysters, and my husband had no app and the waiter kept saying he told us about this earlier. Very unapologetic and kept saying how busy he was . The fish was very good. Very disappointing experience. Will not be returning. read more

Amazing food, excellent oyster selection, super nice staff. Second time and this time a birthday celebration. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was good Service excellent Ambiance better then expected Jazz Music was very well done. read more

First time here and we came with a party. The service was very good. I've never seen an extensive seafood menu. I loved how many options there were. I got the mixed grill which was swordfish and something else that was very good. Byob. It's street parking so give yourself time to find a spot. Would definitely come back and try something else. read more

I've been to this restaurant a few times over the years and was excited to learn about Restaurant Week and decided to visit again. Sorry to say that the Baramundi dish was just awful. The fish coating had a weird taste and the risotto was soggy and not tasteful. It was a party of 2 and we ordered the same dish and surprisingly no one came to our table to ask was something wrong with the dish because neither uf us really touched the dish when it left our table. The brownie dessert was not good sorry to say and I LOVE dessert. Didn't eat that as well. If I made the same meal at home and it came out like that, I would have thrown it away which is basically what happened tonight and it was not a cheap meal. Very underwhelming and have no plans of revisiting. read more

Delicious is all I can say. Very happy with my choice of restaurant. Super fresh too!

Loud and raucously noisy at times. Great Fresh Fish simple prepared, but they clearly use a lot of seed oil which they spray on the fish and the pan. I've watch the cooks do this from the Oyster Bar many times. Oysters are always wonderfully fresh and expensive. Service is good, don't expect to drop $200 and enjoy a lengthy dinner, they move you out quickly and efficiently. Rare BYOB in Princeton, try parking behind Ivy. read more

When it comes to seafood dishes, some people like theirs fresh with minimal seasoning. Me? The zestier the better, baby! Shrimp and crawfish étouffée (and mussels and andouille sausage, duh). A little taste of NOLA, but in Princeton, NJ. I'll take it! read more

Blue Point Grill - Shrimp & Crawfish Etouffee - Seafood Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Crispy Barramundi Risotto 3 large plain shrimp, sun dried tomato pecorino sauce, fish too deep fried, everything needs seasoning, sauce plain Alaskan Sable / Black Cod 4 super tender, juicy, need seasoning Garlic Smash 3 mashed potatoes, super creamy, smooth, plain read more

If you love fresh seafood and quite a selection of it, along with a raw bar and BYOB, then this is your place! We travel out to Princeton at least twice a year to eat at Blue Point Grill and that is saying a lot because we are about 50 minutes away! We have been coming here for several years without disappointment, exactly what you want in a seafood restaurant - quality and consistency! Staff is always fast and friendly. Atmosphere is warm and in-town charming. Cons: it can get a bit loud at times and parking on the weekend can lead to a 5 minute hike. Overall, our favorite seafood restaurant. read more

We LOVE Blue Point! We've been making it a point to come every summer (at least once) for the past seven years. I always get the Shrimp Scampi Pasta, or most recently, the lemon sole. I can't get ot anywhere else since nothing else compares! Everything on the menu is great, we try new appetizers every time, although the calamari has been my favorite. The only thing we have not been big fans of, is the lobster bisque (too buttery, tastes almost like a dessert) and the surf and turf (why order the steak at a seafood restaurant? Our mistake) Indoors is quaint and beautiful, the rooftop seating gets better every year, and the sidewalk/outdoor dining is so cute when there arent cicadas! Most recently, we went on a Wednesday and they had live music on the sidewalk until 8pm! It's BYOB, and I am already counting down until our next visit! read more

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Our whole experience was great! Food, service and atmosphere. A beautiful relaxing dinner from start to finish, that toasted pound cake with the ice cream and berries, to die for! read more

We had a wonderful dinner here. Great vibe, good drinks, fresh sea food and attentive service. Generous portions too...I am used to a scallops plate having 3-4 pieces. Mine came with 10! read more

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This is one of our favorite stops for dinner. The food was as always well prepared, delicious and quite expensive. We had a 6pm reservation and were seated promptly. We had asked in the reservation and upon arrival for a four top booth in the area we prefer near the bar. We were declined and offered a two top instead which we took. I noticed shortly after we were seated that two couples were then seated at the two open four top booths. I said nothing but took note. Prices here are high, very high. Tough to get out of here for under $60 per person so bring your money. read more

Delicious food , Attentive service, Wonderful atmosphere, Many options for dairy allergy, excellent experience

Halibut was way overcooked. The wild rice was dry and no flavor. my Bronzino was good The octopus was a small portion and rubbery for presentation no beans or potatoes or anything else that goes with a good Polpo Dish!! Your prices have escalated but your food has lost quality The service was good read more

Service was very slow. Bread was cold. Mahi-Mahi was average. Sat close to the kitchen and constant flow of dirty dishes passed by. Not the warm atmosphere I was expecting. read more

Good ambiance. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Amazing seafood. The buffalo calamari was fantastic, not too spicy with a little sweetness to it. Great choice of oysters. Had the sole which the waitress recommended since they didn't have a halibut on the menu tonight which was a great sub. Always a delicious, fun dinner at BPG!! read more

I've been traveling to Princeton for over a decade for work. This is by far my #1 restaurant in the area and there isn't a close second. Here are some can't miss selections; octopus app, jalapeño lime shrimp, goat cheese salad... also the Buffalo shrimp is solid. The oysters are which I know sounds crazy. "Oysters, in New Jersey?!" The oysters are ALWAYS fresh... the horseradish, cocktail sauce and mignonette sauces are amazing. All the food is delicious and fresh and waitstaff is always amazing. read more

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Blue Point Grill is a nice place for dinner in Princeton.  There were six of us on a Friday evening, and we sat outside along Nassau Street.  Service was good -- our server had both outdoor and indoor tables in her station.  Among the food we ordered were GRILLED OCTOPUS (3/5) $18),  MAINE LOBSTER BISQUE (4/5 $12), SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA (4/5 $28), and TILAPIA FISH & CHIPS (4/5 $26). Interior is all hard surfaces and loud. BYO wine. Street parking or walk from public parking on Palmer Square. Food . . . . .  4/5 Service . . .  4/5 Ambiance . 3/5 Wine List . . BYO read more

Blue Point Grill - Exterior - Seafood Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Our hostesses were very welcoming from the moment we walked in. We sat outside in an enclosed patio, they also have seating upstairs that is outside. The patio has heaters so the temperature was nice for dinner. I will definitely be coming back when it gets warmer. Our waitress was so nice and very knowledgeable. We were between a few options for dinner and asked for suggestions. She answered all of our questions and was super friendly. I would love to have her again. Now for the food. They brought us bread and butter to start. For my entree, I was between five different options that all sounded amazing. I ended up ordering the corvina fish that had a lemon caper sauce on top of it with a baked potato. My dinner was a good portion and it was absolutely delicious. It was nice to try a different type of fish from what you normally see on a menu. There are so many options for seafood lovers here! There are land lover options as well, however this is a place to come for seafood. I will absolutely be back! read more

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Came here on a Wednesday night with a few friends and this place was surprisingly packed! We were still able to get a reservation and had a nice spot outside. Ambiance: - chill, relaxed, inviting - comfortable Service: - quick service - attentive waiters Food: - plenty of bread and oyster crackers to start! We got a second basket too - fried calamari- wonderfully crisp and had a fresh flavor. It went so well with a generous squeeze of lemon and the marinara sauce dip - Grilled Octopus- tender, and had a good chew. Seasoned well and the squeeze of lemon enhanced the fresh octopus flavor - Barnegat bluefish- perfectly seasoned and the capers added a burst of briny flavor to the fish. The fish was quite hearty and had a mild but distinct flavor. The coleslaw paired well with the fish and was delightfully crunchy, sweet and tangy. The sweet potato was pretty standard and well baked I will definitely come back to this spot! Their menu rotates based on the seasonal catch so I'm excited to try other seafood options next time! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants anywhere. I make sure I stop by for a meal if I'm in the area. The jalapeño and lime shrimp is amazing. Jumbo shrimp dinner is great too. read more

Got a last minute reservation outside and sat up on the roof deck which was nice even though the road noise was there. Service very attentive and food was good. One of us had great scallops and other had the artic char fish. Both very good and solid portions read more

Seafood was extremely fresh and light, enjoyed having many options to choose from. It is BYOB however if you forget there is a liquor store 1 min down the street. I highly suggest getting the clams oregenata as an appetizer. Every single dessert was delectable. Would come back again! read more

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This was my first time dining at the restaurant, though I had ordered takeout twice before. Despite those experiences being disappointing and overpriced, I decided to give it one last try based on the positive reviews. The good news? The service was fantastic. The bad news? The food was just as bad as before. The exorbitantly priced branzino--much like the lobster I previously ordered--was poorly cooked, this time overcooked and completely bland. The mussels with mustard cream sauce also tasted off. My son's Icelandic cod fish and chips didn't taste right to him, so I tried a piece. While it didn't seem rancid, we both ended up with upset stomachs, and I later had diarrhea. To top it off, the noise level was overwhelming--even my father, who is hard of hearing, commented on it. Suffice it to say, I won't be giving this place another chance, and I certainly can't recommend it. A complete rip-off, in my opinion. read more

This is our favorite restaurant In Princeton - we've been here many times over the years. Excellent food every time - we live the crab/avocado dip, dumplings and all the fish specialties especially. Truly everything is great. The service is always excellent, and this is a BYO!! Highly recommend. There is a newer Blue Point in Newtown PA, close to where we live. We were excited to try it, but it wasn't nearly as good as the Princeton location. We happily drive twice as far to the Princeton location as we know it will be outstanding every time we go there, but will not go back to the Newtown location. (Management: feel free to contact me for details. I want to love Newtown, but cannot. Princeton is easily 5 stars, Newtown is 1-2 stars.) read more

Ate here the other weekend, we made a reservation online and our table was ready when we arrived. It is BYOB. Our waitress was very nice and informative about menu items. Everyone enjoyed their meal, and the fried calamari was perfect. Only minor complaint would be seating. Our table was tucked in a corner next to the front door so there was a lot of foot traffic. My parents could not back their chairs out because then they would be blocking the way for people to get by. read more