We got lucky arriving early on a Friday night. Since it wasn't too busy yet, we were seated right away. We were placed on the back patio, which was beautiful, covered, heated, and thoughtfully decorated, making it a very comfortable and inviting space. We ordered the Cajun Seafood Boil, and it did not disappoint. It came with a generous amount of crab, shrimp, lobster, clams, and mussels. The seasoning was bold and flavorful without being overwhelming. The corn, potatoes, and sausage were perfectly portioned, complementing the seafood instead of taking the focus away from it. The rich, buttery garlic sauce tied everything together and was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the half-shell oysters, which were the perfect medium size. They were meaty and had the rich, briny flavor I enjoy. Our server, Angel, was outstanding. Our food came out quickly, she checked on us regularly, and she was attentive to everything we needed without any delay. Overall, we had a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere made this an easy place to recommend for the whole family. read more

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I tried the melted shrimp tacos, and let me tell you--they are beyond delicious. Honestly, breathtaking. If you haven't tried this place yet, you need to. I'm pretty brutally honest when it comes to food, and trust me... you'll be thanking me later. read more

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Parking at this restaurant is in the back. Decided to order the tacos after seeing them on other customers' table. I'm not really a fan of seafood tacos but these were delicious. Came during lunch time and the service was somewhat slow(only saw 3 workers at time). Definitely try the melted shrimp taco if you go here. read more

Blue Seafood & Grill - Melted Shrimp Tacos (3) - Seafood Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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The food was great! The customer service was excellent and the restaurant wasn't too busy. read more

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This isn't the kind of place you come to for the ambiance - it's very bare bones. However, the halibut and the fish and chips were both done well and were very fresh. Wait time wasn't so bad on a weekday afternoon. Friendly server wasn't overbearing either but checked in on our table just enough. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's a solid stop along a road trip. read more

Blue Seafood & Grill - Fish N'Chips - Seafood Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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I somehow ended up at Grover Beach, which I rarely do, so I looked around for places to eat and came across this restaurant. Arroyo grande is really just nxt to Grover beach.When I arrived, it wasn't too busy. The indoor space felt a bit stuffy, so I chose the back patio like most people. Without heating lamps though, it did get pretty chilly if you're just in shorts or tanks. I mainly came for oysters since I needed an iron boost, and they were pretty good. The rest of the food didn't really stand out to me--I had the halibut taco, which was light and healthy but nothing special. The service, however, was very friendly. I ended up coming back two days in a row, and the staff even remembered me, which was a nice touch. For parking: if you enter through the front, there's street parking right outside. If you come in from the back ramp, there's a small lot available which is only accessible from fair view dr. read more

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Came for lunch early on Saturday with friends; had a reservation but didn't need one. Sat on the pleasant patio outside in the back, which they've decorated with artificial plants to give it a garden vibe, very nice. Plenty of parking in the back lot as well as street parking out front. Service was friendly and prompt. The menu has several good choices for appetizers, as a few salads and several entrees. We had the calamari, which was delicious--crispy and with two dipping sauces. We enjoyed our melted shrimp tacos which were full of shrimp and bursting with flavor! My friend had the halibut tacos, also delicious and filling. For dessert we shared the key lime pie, which we agreed was the best we've ever had. Will definitely be back to try some of the other tantalizing entrees! read more

There are a ton of "seafood" places in this area but I can honestly say the food was really good and the waiter was excellent. Highly recommend if you're in the area. the melted shrimp tacos were super good! read more

Just stopped by here for dinner at our favorite halfway point from LA to the Bay bc I was craving seafood and we were not disappointed! Food was so fresh and amazing! We were a little worried when we saw that they weren't busy... but they sure surprised us. Waitress was very friendly. We ordered the oysters, seafood pasta, seafood boil, fish and chips, and the bone in ribeye. Everything was amazing! Especially the steak. We've been having a lot of bad experiences with steak at the restaurants lately and this one was thick and cooked to perfection. Medium rare and perfectly savory! Hubby and kids said this is there's newest favorite spot in pismo. Check them out. read more

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My family and I pulled up to Blue a little more than an hour before they closed, and we were a tad hesitant to come in, as all the stools were already set on top of their front bar. Our immediate thought was that they were closed, but a very eager man (whom we later found out was the manager) enthusiastically waved us in. We were seated, and service in the beginning was attentive, even though there was a very large party seated directly next to us. My wife got the shrimp tacos, my kid got the slider, and I ordered the halibut. About thirty minutes later, our food arrived. The tacos were great. My child (who absolutely loves burgers) refused to eat more than the couple of bites they had already taken. Trying to prove a point, I took a bite myself and was greeted with a puck of meat devoid of even the idea of seasoning. No salt. No pepper. No anything. Just meat, bread, and American cheese. The $47 piece of Parmesan-encrusted halibut with a drizzle of beurre blanc looked amazing, but it was all a facade. I expected the fish to be fork-tender, but I was met with quite a bit of resistance when trying to grab my first bite. I initially thought it could be the Parmesan crust, but boy, was I wrong. It was the single driest piece of fish I've ever had. I had trouble believing this poor fish had ever seen water in its entire life. It was canned tuna drained by a hydraulic press dry. And not only was it dry, it was about as seasoned as the meat puck served to my child. Normally, I am a bit annoyed when the wait staff asks how everything is the second you put the first bite in your mouth, but at this moment, nobody could be found. I eventually managed to flag down a waiter who was handing out bills and voiced my concerns. He was very polite and said he would let the manager know. The manager eventually made his way over about ten minutes later and said he could either discount the dish or have the kitchen remake it. I initially asked for them to remake it, but he stressed how long it would take (an additional 20+ minutes) and that he would need to take the whole plate. He wasn't quite condescending, but it definitely felt backhanded. He made it seem like a giant inconvenience and really pushed the discount instead. They were getting close to closing time, and my kid had to get ready for bed soon, so I agreed to keep the plate as long as he brought out some more beurre blanc so I could try to choke down the dish. With the amount of time he was gone, I figured they had to be making the sauce or at least warming it up. Nope. I was given a cold serving of something closer to mayonnaise than beurre blanc. I suffered through one more bite before throwing in the towel. I received the check and, to my surprise, the big discount he had mentioned was a whopping $6.90 off. Not once did he come back to apologize, attempt to make things right, or try to justify why four bites of fish jerky were still worth a hair over $40. If you do decide to risk it, stick with the taco, or don't go before closing. read more

Best fish tacos I've ever had. We also ordered a seafood tower that was exceptional. Staff was nice and restaurant was very clean. Cover patio was excellent read more

Blue Seafood & Grill - Halibut Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Awesome place without the crowds. Great seafood. Ordered the seafood boil, shrimp cocktail, and salmon teriyaki. Flavors were on point for everything. Highly recommended. Reasonable prices as well. read more

We were checking on Yelp for a fish restaurant. We found Blue Seafood and Grill. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. Our experience was excellent. I had the halibut fish tacos and my husband had fish and chips. They give you a lot of food. We could barely finish our meals. I highly recommend Blue. It's not fancy but the food is worth the money. read more

Blue Seafood & Grill - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

My wife likes it. Lunch meal before going to beach. Nice friendly service. Good food. Island music in the background. This is before Memorial Day weekend so we were the only ones here. I would eat here again. read more

I made reservations as usual, and we were the only people there. We sat in the back because it was cold inside and there were heaters outside. Dulce again was our server. It was right after Thanksgiving and I'm assuming not too many people were out to dinner. When we left there were 2 other couples inside. First off the only reason I gave a 3 was due to the fact the service. We received water right away and I ordered a glass of Curran Grenache as I really like it. We sat for a while then finally ordered. I was hoping the clam chowder, pretty good, would come out prior to the food, but no. So we're let our meals cool while we shared the clam chowder. My halibut tacos, we're just right, not too spicy and very good. My husband had the fish and chips, great and I helped with eating the fries (chips). We were done and then just waited and waited. The bill came and my husband put his card out and then we waited again., over 10 minutes. Finally we got up and went inside to pay and everyone working, were just talking in a group. So we paid and left. read more

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Wow, we were looking for someplace different than the old standbys. Plus, we didn't want to deal with the parking of midtown Pismo. We found Blue Seafood & Grill on Yelp and it is outstanding! Hands downs the best shrimp tacos ever. The flavors work together to make you want take bite after bite. The fish and chips are good and the sub dirty fries were loaded with garlic, Parmesan and truffles. We will definitely be back. read more

Blue Seafood & Grill - Melted shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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OMG, the food was amazing! And for the comments that Debbie R and Gilbert R made, this is a family owned business and I'm sure there was a reasonable cause as to why the wait was longer than anticipated. The food was unparalleled to any other place I've had seafood boils at! The manager Joel was very warm, family friendly, kept a smile on his face and he was really respectful in the way he instructed the servers. We will no longer eat this type of food in Pismo as my wife and myself have found our new hidden gem here in Grover Beach! read more

Blue Seafood & Grill - Cajun Seafood Boil - Seafood Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

I wasn't offered a beer / wine list when I was seated. So I had to go track it down so I'd be ready for when she took my food order. A glass of the Vina De Robles Cab was quite tasty. But it really didn't look like a 6 oz glass to me. Definitely not more than 6 oz. I'm admittedly a harsh judge of fries, but these were just mediocre. Overcooked and a little bit dry inside. The two pieces of Cod were excellent. The breading was just the right thickness and perfectly crisp. Their sauce is different from a standard Tartar, but delicious none the less. The slaw was fresh creamy and had a nice texture. 4 outta 5. read more

The seafood here had me so surprised! I got their Fish & Chips (sub: dirty fries), half dozen grilled oysters, and half dozen raw oysters. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. The fish was lightly battered and piping hot, fries weren't overly salty or crispy, grilled and raw oysters tasted so fresh and some of them were huge. Their outdoor patio is very clean and dog friendly. Overall, the food was amazing even though it was a bit pricey. I'd definitely come back here! read more

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Absolutely loved this place! We enjoyed their dog friendly patio in the back- it even had heaters. Prices were a bit high, but the food was definitely worth it! I had the michelada to start. It was super different from the typical michelada and came with 2 shrimp! The fish and chips were super crunchy and fresh. However, the oysters were my favorite part of our meal! They were HUGE and tasted fantastic! Highly recommend the regular oysters on the half shell or the grilled oysters. read more

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Pan roast is just fantastic every single time. The presentation is beautiful and it's absolutely delicious! read more

Ho! Ly! Mo! Ly! While in oceano , I was craving a good fish taco. I have recently started eating more seafood, but it HAS to be perfect. Not foo fishy, cooked just right. This place popped up and off we went. We were the only ones there when we arrived (after lunch, before dinner) Our server was great!! Very helpful and knowledgeable. I was initially interested in the oysters( I have been on the hunt for some after having them at the bufadora in mexico) but they are prepared and eaten raw, which I was not too sure about. I ended up going with the blackened shrimp tacos and my wife got the halibut. We got some dirty fries to share. Halibut was light, flaky and cooked to perfection. The shrimp tacos had a semi-fried tortilla with cheese, shrimp and a crazy good sauce. I can't wait to go back!! read more

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Came here for a late lunch on a Sunday and sat in the back patio. Ordered the oyster special, clam chowder and fish and chips. The oysters were very good, but a bit pricy at $50 for a dozen. The clam chowder had good flavor but was on the runny side and the bacon was too over powering. The fish and chips with dirty fries were good. Service and ambiance were nice. Parking on the street. read more

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We had the seafood boil and the shrimp tacos. Both were absolutely delicious. The side of garlic bread was also amazing. Very good service. read more

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Great food and ambiance. As a party of two we chose to sit outside in the back under the coveted patio. It was raining but we enjoyed dinner under heaters and football playing and didn't miss a thing. The service was prompt and attentive and the food was excellent. read more

Blue Seafood & Grill - Melted Shrimp Tacos (3) - Seafood Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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Our server sat us, dropped off our food and we never saw him again. We ordered their $84 combo plate for two. It had two small lobster tails, two sets of crab legs, awful ceviche in two tiny ramekins and four dirty mussels all stick in ice on a plate. No drawn butter. I finally flagged down a different server and got some butter. We ate the lobster, a couple of crab legs with hardly any meat and spit out the mussels. Our server magically appeared as we were leaving and I complained. His response was that we ate some of the food. I said we were hungry and couldn't find him to get a remedy. read more

A little pricey but still highly recommend. Glad to have found this place. The Pan Roast and the Cajun Seafood Boil are absolutely delicious. Will definitely come back. read more

Seafood is great and service very good. Nice small business owner working hard. I almost always get oysters when I come here, I trust them and they have high-quality. Fish and chips is great. read more

Fantastic dinner for my family at Blue Seafood. I have been eager to try new spots in this area and we decided here due to its proximity and promising pictures. We made a wise choice! We were quickly greeted and seated inside. There was a busy yet friendly ambience inside. We all choose different items but not a single person was disappointed. I sampled a little bit of every plate and I had to agree. It was all yummy! My favorites were the halibut dishes and crazy to say but their sourdough bread. Don't sleep and make sure to order the bread! Thank you for a nice and pleasant evening. read more

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My first review of Blue was written in 1/2024. Service and attitude are still excellent. Prices are high and would be easier to take if expensive entrees came with a small salad or at least an edible garnish. They should also include bread and butter or flavored oil. They used to have several very good desserts, but lately it seems they only have key lime pie, which is not everyone's favorite dessert. At the very least, paper placemats would help to justify the prices. I think a few upgrades would match the delicious food and would keep guests coming back. read more

Love this little gem of a Seafood Restaurant in the heart of Arroyo Grande! The seafood choices are awesome and service is outstanding! Cozy dining room, not fancy, but casual, family friendly and relaxing! I chose Buttered Tacos (I wanted regular fish tacos) but so glad I stepped out of my box cuz they were amazing!! The staff is awesome and patient with newcomers (like me) who can't make up their minds haha Location is perfect - with outdoor patio and parking - worth a visit! Enjoy read more

Blue Seafood & Grill - Buttered Shrimp Tacos YUM! - Seafood Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Spent a couple of days in Pismo Beach and was delighted to find this great seafood restaurant. The decor inside is kinda cute and the patio in the back is very pleasant and is covered. We chose to sit outside. We ordered the Cajun Seafood Boil and Lobster Roll with Dirty Fries. Both were really fresh and delicious. The seafood boil had a good variety of fresh seafood: lobster tail, Dungeness crab, prawns, mussels, clams, fish, scallops, corn, andouille sausages, etc. In fact we had to order a basket of their sourdough garlic bread so that we could consume the tasty Cajun seasoning on the seafood boil. The bread was piping hot and delicious. Service was really attentive. We were checked on several times and our water was constantly filled. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. Highly recommended! read more

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The food was amazing and the service was outstanding. The seafood pasta was beyond delicious.

Shrimp Scampi and Key Lime Pie was delicious! The Lobster Roll was the size of a snack and not worth the $32 charge. The Halibut Tacos were good and a nice size of halibut in each. Generous wine pour too. Bathrooms were clean and spacious. Service was fabulous. Never felt rushed. read more

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We had 20+ guest in the back room and felt comfortable. The food is great, waitress and staff are awesome, food and drinks were no problem. 2 tv screens to watch FIFA World Cup and UFC329. It was an amazing dinner experience and just great vibes. Plenty of parking. read more

Don't Order the Lobster Roll Not Very good for Money!!!!! And just Not Good!!!!!!! The Fish&Chips are Good!

Amazing food. The chef know how to cook fish. Chowder tonight was perfect. Linguine and Clams was a hit. Shrimp Ceviche ordered with spice on the side so we could control- fresh and delicious. Service was great. Warm enough for the patio! This is an off beat hidden gem. read more

The food selection was very good. The service was friendly and atmosphere was awesome.

We started our dinner with a half dozen grilled oysters served with horseradish, parmesan, and toast points. They were soft and mild and the toast was well seasoned. The Pan Roast is what drew me to this restaurant, and it lived up to the hype. Fresh seafood in a smokey tomato cream sauce with jasmine rice. The lobster was slightly overcooked, but everything else was perfectly cooked. It's a dish I would definitely order again. I could even recommend splitting it with someone due the amount you get. My husband ordered the Cajun scallops with pappardelle pasta, which seemed to be very popular judging by how many we saw delivered to tables around us. It had both sea and bay scallops. The pasta was silky. The sauce had a noted Cajun kick to it. It would have been too spicy for my taste, but my husband thoroughly enjoyed it. The locale is very unassuming and feels extremely casual, but the food could easily be served in a fine dining restaurant. Service was very attentive, and our server seemed genuinely friendly and good humored. All told it was a very enjoyable dinner. read more

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Found this place on Yelp and what a find!!!!!! This has to be the BEST seafood restaurant on the central coast! Raymond, the chef, was helpful when making our food and dessert selections. It's hard to have a favorite dish because everything was sooooo fresh and flavorful. Just perfectly cooked and seasoned. Can not wait to come back and try the rest of the menu:)))) My friends ordered key lime pie for dessert, I don't like key lime pie but now I do!!! Loved the outdoor patio and the background music. read more

Blue Seafood & Grill - Halibut tacos and Lobster Roll!! - Seafood Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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