Really lovely spot, great nautical theme without being too over the top. We had to wait a bit for a table but love that there is a bar upstairs so we had a cocktail while we waited. Once seated we had some great wine and delicious clam chowder. Our entrees were fantastic - the highlight was absolutely this nut crusted halibut. I am newer to eating fish and this blew me away. So flavorful and melts in your mouth like butter. Paired great with the potatoes and asparagus. Would absolutely come back here read more

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Always a pleasure to come here, on top of my previous reviews of this place, this time I can comment on the oysters. Probably the best oysters on the half shell I have ever had. We also enjoyed the scallops and miso glazed cod today. Perfect Thursday outing! Service is always stellar, still feel like I'm treated like a queen when I come here. Paul was our server this time around and a fantastic example of the quality service here. Friendly, attentive but not hovering. 100% perfect Every seat I have sat at has had a peaceful view of Coronado's harbor, as it should as this is a former boat house. read more

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Food + service + ambience= must visit! Stopped for a quick bite and sat at the bar. Had the best service from Liana, super friendly and knowledgeable. Ordered the combo steamed shellfish and it did NOT disappoint. Clams and mussels in a garlicky white wine sauce. Soaked it all up with some sourdough bread. Delish! Also met the manager Sean who originally greeted me at the door with a smile and seated me. read more

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Coronado - Combo Pot of Mussels & Clams - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

UPDATE: After my original experience, Derik, the General Manager, reached out and invited us back to give Bluewater another chance. I'm really glad we took him up on it. Our second visit was a completely different experience. Derik was awesome, and our waiter, Roger, took great care of us throughout the evening. The service was attentive and thoughtful, and we ended up having a genuinely great night. I have a lot of respect for businesses that truly care about their customers and are willing to make things right when an experience falls short. Our first visit was disappointing, but I honestly have even more respect for Bluewater after seeing how Derik and the team handled it. They went above and beyond to have us back and completely changed my impression of the restaurant. Every restaurant can have an off night, but how a business responds says a lot about them. Thank you again to Derik, Roger, and the team for taking such good care of us. We will absolutely be back. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Unfortunately, our first visit was very disappointing. The service was slow and inattentive throughout the evening, we had to repeatedly ask other staff members for help, and one of our food orders came out incorrectly. Since we had chosen Bluewater for my 29th birthday dinner, it was especially disappointing to leave feeling like the service had overshadowed the evening. Thankfully, the way Derik and the team handled everything afterward completely changed my perspective. read more

Food was and location were great. Service was a little slow but the atmosphere is really laid back with really good food. read more

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My wife and I decided to try Bluewater Boathouse for our anniversy. The service and atmosphere were great. The location is so beautiful and serene. However the food was hit and miss. My wife's lobster tail was really tasty. However, I got the halibut and it was the worst halibut I have ever had. It was very dry, like cardboard, and had no sauce on it. I had a hard time choking it down, and I am typically not very picky at all. read more

Very nice lunch here, both in terms of quality of food and ambiance (water views, mellow), plus our server, Nick, was humble and professional and rather charming. We had the avocado crab salad plus the seared tuna salad, both exceptional (although the tuna was overly salty). Then we added sides of the marbled potatoes (yum) and the green rice (delicious but very rich). All good! read more

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Coronado - View from our table. Food was so good I forgot to take a photo! - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

This is a good seafood restaurant with a view of Coronado Marina. Server was very friendly and made good recommendations. My husband had the Jambalaya and he loved it. I had the scallops modified with green beans and scalloped potatoes (server recommended). The green beans and potatoes were good. Scallops were a little over cooked for my taste. Overall good experience though. read more

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Coronado - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

The area is very nice it is right by the del and my wife and I went for lunch. We were seated outside right by the bay. The food looked good at first glance but the fist bite was so fishy it immediately threw both my wife and I off and it instantly ruined the experience. Brigantine is a much better option right down the road. read more

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Coronado - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

There were so many options to choose from, but I meant to go with the special for the day and ended up ordering grilled shrimp salad. The portions were so big and their calamari was like chicken fingers. Service was fast and they're constantly walking around. It's easy to stop them if you need something cuz there's indoor seating and outdoor. read more

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Visited this restaurant on a Sunday night. I love the vibe of this place. It's a laid back small town feel! Where all the waiters are easy going and helpful. Didn't realize they had a happy hour. They're one of few places that offer a Sunday happy hour. Had the fish & chips, surfrider sushi roll, blacken fish tacos, fire cracker shrimp tacos, garlic parm fries. All the food was fantastic. The drinks were just average. Pilikia margarita, smoked old fashion & Napa gin & tonic. I would definitely come back. Try this restaurant if you're in the area. Had a nice view of the Hotel Del Coronado & the water on the bay side. read more

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Food Quality: **** (Fresh and Flavorful) Service: ***** (Excellent and Accommodating) Ambiance: **** (Casual Beachside Feel) Value: **** (Reasonable for Quality) We stopped by Blue Water Grill in Coronado and had a really solid experience. I got the grilled salmon, which was cooked nicely with a great crust on the outside while staying tender inside. We also had the fish and chips, a lobster roll, and a salad. Everything was fresh, and the portions were fair. The fish and chips were crispy, the lobster roll had a decent amount of lobster, and the salad was fresh, though nothing out of the ordinary. The highlight of the meal was definitely the service. Our waiter was great and super helpful with customizing the meals exactly how we wanted. It's always nice when a restaurant is flexible instead of making you feel like an inconvenience. We also tried a couple of their mocktails, and they were surprisingly good. Sometimes mocktails can be overly sweet or watered down, but these had a good balance of flavor. Overall, a great seafood spot in a casual setting. The food was fresh, the service was excellent, and it's a nice place to grab a bite in Coronado. I'd definitely come back. read more

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I'm not sure how I feel about this place,I think I just got unlucky with the choices that I picked off the menu. For appetizers, I had the clam chowder and crab meat dip. Both were delicious. I have very high standards for clam chowder and happy to say it suffice my taste buds. I decided to be brave and order some oyster shooters. I really enjoyed that and even went for a second round. I also ordered the coconut margarita, it was a bit too strong for my liking . For my main, my date ordered the almond crusted trout and I had the sand dabs. With the fish and the sides, everything was so damn mooshy . I made a joke of saying maybe they cater the menu to the retired who have dentures . It was a joke but then I got paranoid. It was so mooshy ,it's like they blended everything into a blender. I looked at the food pics on Yelp and it doesn't live up to my paranoia,like I said I think I just got unlucky with my main choices . We were fortunate enough to sit outside and it really added to the whole experience . The staff is professional and upbeat. I'm willing to put my paranoia to the test and give this place a second try . read more

The fish spot in SD. They have two locations now and well worth the wait at either spot should you have one. Great seating area, fresh fish, fresh local beer. Truly and icon in SD. Just a delicious option. read more

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Great location. Bright and airy inside, not too noisy. Service was OK. Three of us dined. Two NE clam chowders, one cup one bowl. There was not much difference in the cup or bowl for size. No crackers or bread came with them, the bowl had chowder drips down the side. It was OK. Wouldn't get it again. The shrimp cocktail was good, huge juicy shrimp in a tangy sauce. Our main courses were: grilled rainbow trout, salmon and tuna. The green beans were unpleasant, way under cooked and flavorless, the rice with the tuna was boring, and you wonder why serve rice with a sauceless main. The potatoes with the trout were tasty but barely warm. Overall a disappointing experience. I read some reviews that really praised this place, and a few that didn't, I join the latter group. Again great location but the food was not up to expectations. read more

Great lunch views and food! Stopped here for some shrimp tacos after arriving in San Diego. The atmosphere is relaxing, the food is great, and the service matched. read more

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Had the best time, spent a fortune (well-worth it) & will be going again next vacation. :) read more

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We came here after our adventures at SeaWorld. Not too bad of a drive (about 20 minutes) there, and it was when the sun was setting, so it made for lovely ambiance. We had reservations and were seated outside. Thankfully, they had the heaters going as it was a bit cool. We ordered a dozen raw oysters, the chowder and the miso butterfish. The kiddo ordered his usual marinara noodles with French fries. We devoured the warm fresh sourdough bread and butter as we were all famished. Our food came out pretty quickly after ordering. Chowder and miso butterfish were very good, and the raw oysters were exceptional. The kid enjoyed his noodles and fries and even had a few bites of the chowder. For dessert, we had the key lime pie. Holy smokes, we were not expecting the slice to be so generous, but it was fantastic-not too tart and not too sweet-extremely well balanced. Even the pie crust was great-incredibly moist. Service was good, although sitting outside, we did not receive as much attention as we would have had we been inside. We had to ask for refills on waters several times, and utensils were brought to us after we received our meals. We always got what we asked for but we had to ask. Overall, a solid place to have dinner on the water! read more

Located by the water it is a perfect place to have a romantic dinner with a fabulous view, it to enjoy family dinner as well. The service was a little slow, they were really busy, but looked understaffed (otherwise it would had been 5 stars). Everything that we had for dinner was delicious. Make sure to get the lobster and crab, they are a seafood place after all. We will be back for sure read more

Great food and got seated at a great table. Service was quick and attentive. Paying for what you get at this place and portions are bigger than other places we ate while visiting. Highly recommend if you are looking for a seafood place in Coronado read more

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Coronado - Spicy Avalon Roll. Also had the calamari, clam chowder in a bread bowl, steamed clams - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

This was a last minute attempt at having a great dinner and Bluewater Grill delivered. We were seated within half hour of arrival. We had Theo, our 2yr. Old American Akita with us. Theo is a magnet for attention and absolutely loves every second of it. For ambiance, perfect lighting and atmosphere. The setting is picture perfect and oh so inviting. Our table was outside and all the waiters were so sweet and came to greet Theo. Shawn the GM., seems to be very well known to the locals and we were so happy to meet him. We are posting a photo of him with Theo. This gentleman is a class act and even offered us to call him, so he could accommodate us at our local Bluewater Grills in Newport Beach and Redondo locations. The food! Blacked swordfish was delightful. The sourdough bread was piping hot upon arrival and the Calamari was also very good and a generous serving. We were so welcomed and enjoyed our food so much that we promised to come back and bring Theo. He also gobbled up his burger patty and loved it. Thank you for making our evening very special. read more

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Food was amazing. We drove from LA to check this place out because the menu really peeked our interest. We sat outside to feel the fresh air and be by the water and our server was very helpful. He suggested his favorites and we decided among his choices what sounded the best although everything sounded great. As you see the food came out beautifully and not only that delicious. Menu selections vary depending on when you come and no reservations for such a nice place was very nice. read more

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I ordered linguine with prawn. I had exactly five prawns. My guest wanted no tomato on her BLT, she got it any way. Service was sketchy the young server disappeared, did not offer us grated cheese or pepper. The view was gorgeous. read more

Amazing experience and the food was delicious. Paul recommended the blackened swordfish and it didn't disappoint! Service was fantastic and atmosphere was peaceful right on the water. read more

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Came here with a large group for a celebration, and the host basically ordered a variety of dishes from the menu for everyone to share. It turned out to be a great way to try a lot of different things. All of the appetizers were excellent. I especially liked the clam chowder and the scallops. My butterfish was spot on by being perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The ambience had that typical old boathouse feel, which made it feel like you were dining right by the ocean. It added a lot to the overall experience. I would definitely recommend this place based on both the value and the atmosphere. It's a great spot for a group meal or special occasion. read more

Ben was my bartender. He was really personable. He did a great job. My friend and I came in we had a wonderful time. The food is good. The location is fantastic. Definitely stop by. Oh, and they have a nice happy hour! read more

If you love the fresh air and the views that the seaside offers in San Diego make sure to visit this restaurant: a cozy and relaxed atmosphere, young courteous personnel - very friendly and attentive. Lovely food. We forgot an expensive bag with all our documents in it and the hour later we came to seek if it was still there. And it was! Thank you, good people! We met so many nice people in this city. read more

If you're from the area, or just visiting, Bluewater Grill in Coronado is definitely a must do for seafood. Stopped in thinking we were just going to grab a quick drink for HH, we quickly realized that we'd need to hang around a bit more than that. We did start off with a taste of Sushi on the HH Bites menu; solid stuff and reasonably priced for 4 pieces. After polishing off a HH drink and the starter we opted to relocate from the bar (note; there are 2; one on the main floor by the entrance and another on the 2nd floor, which I recommend) to a window side table with a view of the harbor. So Bluewater is a win for ambiance and the service at both the Bar (thanks Lee). Upstairs, with equally great service, we had ourselves a feast. We shared the MAnhattan Clam Chowder, plenty of chunks of clam, just the right balance of vegetables and a delicious and flavorful base, not too spicey and not dull. We also split the Crab Salad (which is a meal in itself) and the Swordfish special. Served over a bed of rice with a glaze that is not sweet nor tart, but brought out the flavor of the fish. As noted, you do have to hit up the Bluewater if you're going to be in Coronado! read more

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I really, really wanted to love this place, the location is great (bit of a touristy area but that is ok). The ambience and service is wonderful. The appetizers and drinks were tasty. Plating was eye catching...but the fish entrees themselves were suspiciously fishy, which is sometimes indicative of old or maybe not the best quality fish. They are not cheap entrees either. Unfortunately, whole family got food poisoning a couple hours after eating here. FYI happy hour is only upstairs! read more

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So hard this one. Our server was a ten out of ten. Could not have been better. Over the top great. At one point she saw another server brought me an iced tea with little ice so she brought me a new one. She's good. First, the scallop appetizer was magnificent and the hot sourdough was amazing. But then... The hot brick chicken was average at very best. Not much flavor and the skin was not rendered fully so it was limp and still had fat on it to a degree that it was not appetizing. Add to that the scalloped potatoes were cooler than room temp- made this meal a 1 out of 10. Our server asked how things were and we told her about the potatoes. She, without us asking, brought new, steaming hot potatoes out and that was really nice and appreciated. The lobster roll was okay. A 7 out of 10. I would not order it again. It was t bad,, the lobster just lacked that amazing lobster flavor. I'd love to try some of their "favorites" as they all looked good. So, service a ten and food a three. (Scallops a ten) read more

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the ambiance was great and was very clean and inviting. Our server Logan was very nice and welcoming suggesting the specials and he payed attention to our modifications to our food and overall everything was great Definitely coming back read more

Lunch was delicious! I was excited to check out Bluewater Grill after seeing them on Instagram for their Arizona location. The restaurant is dog friendly, and accommodated our puppy girl with fresh water as soon as we were seated. Landon was really cool during our visit, and he gave us some great recommendations. The ahi tuna crispy shrimp sushi roll was delicious. The lobster roll and green beans were really fresh and well seasoned. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The service & food was great! read more

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I came here with family the night before our wedding and it a perfect place to go! My wedding planner recommended it. We stayed at Hotel Del Coronado and it's literally right across the street so we could walk there. The views are great on the water. The ambiance inside is very nice too. I wanted something on the lighter side (had to fit in the wedding dress) and there were quite a few tasty options. I settled on the Seafood Louie Salad with the lobster upgrade ($29) and it was so good! So much lobster packed in- like a healthier alternative to a lobster roll. I was surprised. Everyone at the table really enjoyed their dishes too. I look forward to coming back here again on my next trip to Coronado. **PRO TIP - Yelp currently has a check in offer for a handcrafted cocktail! read more

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Coronado - Seafood Louie Salad with lobster - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

The Bluewater Grill was a great experience. We were lucky to be seated right away. We had our pup with us and they catered to him as well. Our waitress we had was truly amazing! She went above and beyond. I was in love with their New England Clam Chowder. Flavors were exquisite. We sat on the patio and the views of the water and bay overlooking the boats were incredible. The sunset was amazing and the temperature perfect. Thank You Bluewater Grill for making our night special. Oh and please try the Key Lime Pie. Made in house. You won't regret it. read more

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First time trying this seafood spot across the street from the Hotel Del. Great location right in the marina with incredible outdoor table views. Absolutely beautiful! Our server was super helpful with great recommendations. I ordered the Togarashi Spiced Ahi that comes with green beans and white rice. It was a great combination of flavors full of sweet and spice. My wife special ordered a grilled Salmon that she really enjoyed. They were very accommodating of her special order. We also started with the crab dip that was excellent. Having been to Coronado many times this was the best seafood spot we've found on the island. Not quite as good as Water Grill in the Gaslamp but very good! read more

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Delicious seafood! Our party of 4 went the week of Christmas for dinner, we had reservations and were seated right away. Service is friendly and fast, the ambiance of the interior was nicely decorated for the holiday season. We ordered 2 cocktails, sashimi scallops, grilled octopus, 2 oyster shooters and 4 fish entrees. (Ahi tuna, fish and chips, cod, swordfish) All the seafood was cooked perfectly, which was pleasant. Everything tasted really fresh and flavorful. We had a great time here, definitely recommend if you're in Coronado! read more

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Stopped in for lunch based on a friend's recommendation. We each had a cup of Manhattan clam chowder, and shared the Steamed Mussles. They were quite busy, resulting in slow service. The mussles were not properly cleaned before cooking, with lots of grass and yuck on the shells which would have easily come off, and the broth was way, way too salty, and had significantly more garlic than necessary. The chowder was good, not overly salted and plenty of class, and the cup was bigger than most. The sourdough bread was a bit too slushy inside, and they served it with salted butter, with added salt on the outside (too much). The views are great, right on the marina. Nothing to write home about. Sufficient, but I was hoping for much more. read more

Kelly was an incredible server! Super friendly and fast service. Definitely recommend!

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill in Coronado is a gem. We sat inside the historic boathouse, which has a warm, classic feel and still gives you great views of the water and marina. The setting makes the whole experience feel special. The food was excellent. We started with the Surfrider Roll, which was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The Swordfish was cooked perfectly -- tender, flaky, and delicious. And the potatoes au gratin ("rotten potatoes," as we laughed about at the table) were absolutely amazing -- rich, cheesy, and the perfect side. The real highlight of the night was Miho, the bartender. His cocktails were perfectly balanced, and he has a way of making everyone feel welcome. He knows the menu inside and out and really elevates the whole experience. If you can, plan your visit for when Miho is working -- you'll be glad you did. All in all, Bluewater Boathouse combines great seafood, excellent drinks, and a unique historic setting. A five-star experience all the way. read more

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Coronado - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

Being in the heart of Coronado I think you could easily get the tourist priced out of everything, but the fish and chips here were probably the best I've ever had. The locally caught fish was lightly breaded and didn't taste like oil, and you couldn't taste the freshness of the fish within the crispy shell. The fries were standard but portion size for what you get was outstanding and worth coming for again. The lemon added some good freshness and I'd try some of their other offerings read more

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Coronado - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California