We came to Bluewater Grill twice and had completely different experiences. During the day, we had incredible service and views. During the evening, staff was rude and unaccommodating. We did enjoy the lobster rolls which had consistently good quality during both visits. read more

Bluewater Grill - Lobster roll, scallops, and clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

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LOVE -I had dinner on the deck with heat lamps and a perfect view of the casino and boats. -What really made it special was my waitress. She was authentic, warm and funny. It was a slow night, which probably helped, but she made my solo outing extra fun. -I was celebrating completion of the TCT, so I ordered bubbly and too much wine. It was exactly what I needed. LIKE -My seafood pasta was good, but I'd have liked more seafood. read more

We ate at Bluewater Grill one week ago. The view is amazing and the seafood was delicious. The clam chowder was excellent and I really enjoyed the Sanddab which I had not had before. It came with scalloped potatoes and wilted lettuce. The staff went above and beyond when I realized I left my credit card there and they offered to mail it all the way back to Missouri! Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. read more

The food was okay. When we get the check, the waiter asked us "do you want to give 18% or 20% for the tips?" We were confused but we said 18%. He returned with a check and already written the 18% tips that was after tax. They didn't give us the chance to write it ourselves. They even charged for warm water. This was a very unpleasant experience and we will not return again. read more

Food was undercooked, service was sub par. They don't do well when busy. Wouldn't go back, better to spend $200 dollars elsewhere.

Pretty decent spot given limited options on the island. Cute ambiance, indoor/outdoor seating, very speedy service! Free sourdough bread with butter was fantastic as the other reviews mentioned. We asked for a second serving as well. Fish and chips were good (similar to what you would expect). Fish tacos were also tasty - fish was fresh, good portion, option of corn or flour tortilla. Tacos do come with a side of rice which I didn't realize! We regretted getting the side of asparagus - $10 for a plate of 5 pieces of asparagus, and they didn't take off enough at the stem so the bottom was very fibrous and chewy. Not worth it, imo. It is odd that they don't give you free tap water. You have to pay $1.5 for a little bottle of bottled water. Seems like a better setup to get tea or soda for $4.5 and free refills. read more

Bluewater Grill - Battered fish tacos and asparagus - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

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Great for what it is, but make sure to manage expectations. I wouldn't go in here and order a $40 entree/fish. But for a burger and fries, they are beyond amazing. Burger was 9.7/10 and fries were 10/10 Friendly service, great location, and cool/vibe read more

Always a right choice to have a meal at Bluewater Grill. Steak was perfect and done very well, fish was exceptional. Service as usual, very good and friendly. read more

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Been here many times over the years! Surprised I haven't left my review yet. Always excellent service, views and food! Honestly, it doesn't disappoint. This time I got the fish tacos and they were delicious. Served always comes around to refill drinks and clear plates. They keep the restaurant clean and looking new. 5 stars!! read more

Bluewater Grill - Delicious fish tacos! - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

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This was one of the few restaurants opened past 8 pm on Saturday in December. We got seated quickly and service was very good and attentive. There was a lot of Christmas decorations like a tree and the restaurant just looked beautiful. In terms of food I got these items. Complimentary Bread & Butter - Good appetizer and we enjoyed it. Nothing special but it was good. (4/5) Gemilli Pasta with Shrimp & Scallops - Wow SO GOOD. It was creamy but not too crazy and the flavors just worked so well together. Shrimp and scallops were fresh. Loved this. (5/5) Lemon Pepper Mahi Mahi - This was another delicious dish. I will say the creamy sauce they had on top of the fish wasn't needed, it was too creamy/salty for my liking and the fish itself already tasted good. Everything else was solid. (4/5) Thank you Bluewater Grill for giving us a free birthday sundae to celebrate my late birthday. Food and service was great plus the restaurant was beautiful. Prices were pretty expensive but at least the food was good. Spent $71 for two people for just two entrees. read more

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The potatoes were the best thing on the menu. Very rich and delicious. The steak and salmon were also good. The vegetables lacked flavor. Sat on the outside pier and it had a strong ocean smell of fish, obviously--but it was a bit off putting at times. Our server was amazing and very attentive. Would definitely return when in Catalina! read more

Bluewater Grill - Salmon, Au gratin potatoes, Green beans - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

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Great food in a great atmosphere! Exactly what we were looking for. We had baked crab and artichoke dip, shrimp and scallop pasta and ribs. Very very good. The crab and artichoke dip was amazing! We will be coming back! read more

We had a great experience at Bluewater Grill. We stopped by for lunch and were very impressed. To start, the service is fantastic. The employees are very friendly and attentive. Our server was awesome, he was really helpful and made some great recommendations. The vibe here is pretty relaxed, we were lucky enough to sit outside right by the water abs thankfully sat under the shade of an umbrella. As for the food, it was delicious. As soon as we were seated, we were brought some fresh sourdough and butter. For an appetizer, we have these seared scallops with a jalapeño sauce and they were absolutely delicious. My husband had the basket that had a mix of fried shrimp, scallops, and fish, while I had the fried shrimp. It was by BOMB. My husband also got scalloped potatoes and I was kicking myself for not getting some. We definitely plan on returning on our next trip to Catalina! read more

Bluewater Grill - Fried Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

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Bluewater had a beautiful view of the water and scenery in Avalon. Service was nice and quick. A bit on the pricey side but the food was delicious. My burger was nicely seasoned and was a pretty big portion. Would definitely recommend the New England clam chowder, $12 for a cup but was delicious. read more

Bluewater Grill - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

I've been here a few times now over a couple years and it's definitely a spot I have to visit when I am in catalina. The vibes and service is great and the food has always been very good. I didn't realize they had different locations on the main land. The oysters are always a must when I come here. The outdoor patio is spacious to enjoy the good views! read more

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Had a lovely experience sitting right off the water here. We got appetizers and drinks and sat for around two hours enjoying the view. My wife tried the pinot grigio wine from Italy and it was superb! I had the Cucumber Mojito. So refreshing and delicious. For appetizers we got the spicy edamame which had a unique flavor, but didn't feel spicy enough for us, but we like spicy. We also tried the crab artichoke dip which was flavorful. You could really taste all the components of the dish so nicely done and well balanced. Service was up and down. Sometimes it was quick, other times we were waiting a while for someone to come by and check on us. This restaurant is definitely one of the better options on Catalina Island. read more

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Was able to get seating outside with no reservation and no wait. The view from the patio is stunning. We weren't too hungry so we ordered the calamari appetizer and the clam chowder. Both were as expected and yummy. The portion sizes were good for what the price was. The meal was served with bread and butter which is always a nice treat. The service was quick and nice from all employees working. read more

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Im hooked! Seared Scallops w/Roasted Jalapeño Aioli was AMAZING! We also ordered some espresso martinis that were the best I've had. Perfect vibes for date night. Great food and service! Our server, I want to say Juan, was super attentive and made great suggestions. And then Erik went above and beyond making date night extra special. I think we found our new favorite date spot. Im still thinking about those Scallops! read more

Bluewater Grill - Seared Scallops w/Roasted Jalapeño Aioli & mud pie dessert - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

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First time coming to Catalina Island and eating at Bluewater. Was able to walk in and sit next to the water. Ordered cucumber mojito which tasted quite refreshing! Ordered Rhode Island style lobster roll which was good. Great views and great food! read more

Bluewater Grill - Rhode Island lobster roll (warm) - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

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Came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and it was such an amazing experience thanks to our waitress! We got seated right next to the ocean which was such a lovely view as the waves crashed near the shore. It wasn't too cold because there were heat lamps next to us. We ordered the following items: 1. Cioppino - 7/10 Very generous with seafood which is great for any seafood lovers. However I feel like the sauce is still just too tomato-ey and prefer some other seasonings. 2. Gemilli Pasta - 8/10 This was super delicious! The scallops and shrimp were seasoned well and not overcooked. The pasta sauce was also great, not too oily, and the parsley on top was chefs kiss. 3. Calamari Fritti - 6/10 This was a bit salty in my opinion but overall a decent appetizer. I like the two different sauces provided so there's more variety. 4. Fresh fish of the day - 10/10 This was really good. Fresh, smooth, and seasoned well. Not too salty but the risotto was a bit heavy. 5. Buffalo Milk - 8/10 This was interesting! Catalina Island is known for buffalo milk, which has a bit of vodka along with its banana milk. Honestly I liked this a bit more than I had expected but the vodka is a bit strong so beware. We ended the night with a complimentary cake which was super sweet. Service was also amazing. I'd come back here in a heartbeat if I'm celebrating any occasions at Catalina Island. read more

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If you have seen a lot of my reviews...in particular my recent review of Larry's Luau, then you know I jump at the chance to criticize (LL's deserved it and I challenge them to prove me wrong). But, as much as this place was hyped up to me...as much as I wanted to think it was tourist trap garbage...it was just really really GOOD!! Look, places don't give me anything for giving a positive review. So being a d-bag like I am, i gain nothing from admitting...yep, everyone was right. Everything we had here was just...really good. It was like, warm, family food from dishes you wouldn't expect. And an absolute serene atmosphere, from again, a place i assumed was a trap. The music, ambience was super chill for dinner. The FOOD!! I had the chicken under a brick w/dirty rice. You can't cook chicken much better than they did. With one of the more perfectly crisped skin I've ever had. Throw that over dirty rice, enough said!! My wife got the Spanish paella...good lord!! You don't expect to get a good paella at any restaurant. It is a dish that has a lot of elements and takes a lot of specific preparation to do well. This paella was great. All the seafood was perfectly cooked (which is rare for paella anywhere) and the flavor was right on point, without being too much (which is a risk you run whenever you use saffron). On top of the awesome sourdough bread...and the very nice and on point staff...I can't give this place less than 5 stars. I'm SORRY!! I love to trash places...but I only do so when deserved, so when they come through, I have to be real!! Don't sleep on Bluewater, it's popular and talked about a lot for a reason. B-Walk read more

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The best crab cakes I've ever had. Also the best lobster roll. The food was altogether amazing. Only thing I'll never do again is sit outside. The sun hit so hard it was hard to see. read more

A fairly rich place to eat that due to it being after season we had no problem with a walk up dinner without reservation. It does look very popular with the tourists and according to at least 2 local sources isn't a popular locals destination due to price. It is a mixed fine dooming experience with both inside and outside seating, with heaters. It is also on a dock so has great views of Avalon bay. The service was outstanding. I was amazed at how fast the food was delivered as well and our table kept clean if extraneous items and used dishes. The food was just ok when considering the price. The muscles were actually one of the best we have had with the sauce being phenomenal in lemony flavor. The rice was completely undercooked and was crunchy. The fish was all perfectly cooked. And the scalloped potatoes were terrific. Overall a great experience that I would likely do again. read more

Pros: Food: wonderfully fresh and nicely plated. Think it's better than the Redondo Beach location in terms of quality and presentation. Service: great, friendly, attentive Ambiance: relaxed, clean, bright, lots of open seating outdoor and indoor with great views of seascape Cons: None! read more

Bluewater Grill - Sanddabs - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

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The service is top notch!!!!! I came here multiple days, and every single employee gets a 10/10. Try the coconut margarita, it's scratch made and delicious. I also got the crab and artichoke dip and the New York steak with scalloped potatoes and green beans. Both were exceptional! I can't wait until I'm hungry again so I can come here to fill my belly in such an inviting atmosphere with attentive staff. Great job Bluewater grill!! read more

Ambiance was amazing we sat right on the water! Our servers were very accommodating and the food was delicious! read more

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Thank you for the reply Jim. This was yesterday, March 14th between noon and 1pm. View was great, service was very nice and fast, the burger was a disappointment. It had good flavor but that's about it. The bread was old and dry, immediately fell apart after the first bite. Was too much lettuce, mostly the hard part of the lettuce. They all fell out. I ended up eating the whole burger with a fork and knife, but what a burger should be. The fries were very nice and crispy though. read more

After an early afternoon of touring the interior of the island, we were ready to sit outside and take in more of the beauty of the water while we had a bite to eat. We appreciated the sour dough bread to take the edge off our hunger while we decided on our meal. We chose the sea bass and swordfish, both local fish. Both meals were delicious and we would recommend. The rice with the swordfish was so good, I couldn't stop eating it. The blackened swordfish wasn't overly salty or spicy, and was very moist. The mojito made with local rum was incredibly refreshing and the perfect accompaniment to my meal! Our server was attentive, which was important as we didn't what to miss our ferry. A local who frequents the island recommended the Bluewater Grill and we were very glad we listened! read more

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Nice spot right on the water with a good sized menu and lots of drink options. We came here for some late afternoon drinks and apps and were pleasantly surprised just how easy it was to get a spot next to the ocean. For food we opted for the ahi tuna poke and crab cakes, and a cucumber mojito and the Catalina specialty buffalo milk to drink. Food portions were a little small, but perfect for this instance since we weren't wanting to fill up before dinner. Service was quick and attentive, food and drinks came out fast and our server was happy to answer the random Catalina Island questions we had since arriving on the island that day. read more

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The mahi mahi was delicious. The only downside is that they charge for water. We came 30 minutes to closing and I could tell they wanted us out of there. It was a cute spot near the water read more

Bluewater Grill - Mahi mahi - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

I'll say this- my meal was delicious. However, the service was INSANELY SLOW and it's as if the waiters were ignoring our table after we were finally seated for a good 30 minutes. When we were finally attended to, our food came out relatively fast and was pretty tasty (my husband did NOT like his lobster rolls) but I can't give this place 5 stars due to service issues. read more

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Had the worse experience in this restaurant... put myself on waiting list and I told the hostess I wanted to get drinks and appetizers,she seemed rude from beginning .. she said I couldn't sit there just to eat that..I've never heard of a place that tells you you cant sit somewhere because you want drinks and appetizers.. on purpose she wrote my phone number wrong... I ven told my cousin watch they are not going to call us and of course they didnt..so I wanted to bring to the managers attention the issue and was not apologetic about this restaurants behavior. Honestly this was discrimination 100%... I said are u asking all your customers u sit there if they are getting a full meal? He said yes we are and of course they weren't... anyways there's much better places we're we ended up spending over 200 dollars in drinks and appetizers. read more

Very nice restaurant, food was tasteful and the portions were large. It was a bit on the expensive side but believe you are paying for the views. read more

If you are planning to eat here, and if the weather is nice and sunny, request outdoor seating. and if you get lucky you might get one of the tables overlooking the ocean . Staff here is great, and. " on-top" of things. I orders the lobster roll and gumbo . I have no complains with the dishes. The lobster roll was good and had a good amount of lobster in it. Lobster roll was basic but it tased good along with some fresh fries. The Gumbo was comforting and did have flavor and we were pleased with it. Our table was overlooking the sand and Avalon harbor so it was nice to eat outside and have a drink . It was a little chilly that day but they did have the patio heaters on. Great place to have a meal and a well drink when in Avalon and they will accommodate big parties, just call in advance. read more

Bluewater Grill - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

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Came in right around noon, was seated right away with options overlooking the ocean or inside. I also had brought a long my dog during this outting. They even gave her a little treat bag! The staff was friendly and checked up on us pretty often throughout the meal. I ordered a Buffalo Milk and 1/2 dozen oysters to start, then a Seafood Louie Salad and a plate of their fish and chips. Buffalo milk was great who doesn't like a booze milkshake? The oysters were great also very clean taste. The seafood salad was very fresh and had a good amount of crab and shrimp on top. The fish and chips were ok; the coleslaw was nothing to write home about but the fish and fries were nice and crunchy. Overall, it was a pretty good lunch it was nice to have an ocean view while dining. read more

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Today we had lunch a Bluewater Grill on Catalina Island. The service was great, staff is very accommodating. The bread they provide on the table is delicious and served hot with butter. The ambience is that of a seaside restaurant so it's beautiful. The only problem was that food literally had no seasoning. The burger was just beef and I had one bite and couldn't eat it. The same for the rack of ribs. I know you service so many people with different tastes, but a little seasoning just a little can go a long way. I will say they took the burgers off the bill as we only took one bite and it was just bland. I've eaten here before a long time ago and the food was better. Everything else was fine. read more

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We were staying on the island several days last week. Our last night we dined here. My meal was fabulous. I've never had such moist salmon. The sauce was an absolute delight. This certainly satisfied my craving for a good fish dinner. The potatoes and spinach were top rate as well. read more

Stopped here during our Catalina trip and I'm so glad we did. Very pretty view to enjoy while you're eating. Really enjoyed their mojito. Perfect for warm weather! I chose to have the crab cakes and they were sooo good. The sauce they sit on was perfect. Definitely want to go back soon! read more

Came to Avalon for the weekend to celebrate a birthday, and came here for dinner. We sat outside, which was nice with a beautiful view but in late March a little chilly heaters helped keep us comfy. Overall it was a great experience. The service was great from start to finish, friendly and prompt without hovering. The food was good, I had the crispy fried tacos and shared calamari. The breading of the fish was crispy and light not overly greasy or heavy feeling, and the calamari was the same, nothing felt overly greasy or oily. Cocktails were classic and the flavors as you'd expect for an espresso martini and Aperol spritz, and finally their table bread. The bread was incredible came to the table nice and hot and the butter just melted so easily for a nice fluffy bite. read more

Bluewater Grill - Crispy fish tacos missing a full bite - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, California

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It was my first time visiting Catalina Island for my birthday trip and this was the first place I got to eat at. I truly enjoyed the food, the views and service. Having lunch right on the beach was beautiful! I loved it! The food was amazing. I had the lobster roll which was absolutely delicious, fresh and buttery. The complimentary sourdough bread was warm and a great treat. For appetizers, we had oysters and ahi tuna poke which were good as well. Shout out to John who was our waiter. He was quick, polite and very helpful. He always made sure we were taken care of. John- Thank you for making my birthday extra special. It was great having you as our waiter twice (the other at a different restaurant). You're awesome! read more

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