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    Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Coronado

    4.1 (2.5k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BLUEWATER BOATHOUSE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT CORONADO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Great happy hour table
    Benjamin W.

    It was 1,000,000° at our house so we fled to Coronado. I'm a sucker for a good happy hour and Bluewater boathouse has excellent options for both food and drink. My wife got the shrimp tacos and I got the Phoenix sushi roll. Both were delicious, but the real star of the show was the view if you have any friends from out of town, this would be a phenomenal spot to give a Bay view of Coronado.

    Bread bowl clam chowder
    Cory Y.

    This was my favorite restaurant during my 1 week trip to san diego. The actual building is a boathouse on the water which is pretty cool. The lighting makes it even more enjoyable at night. Service was great even though there was a litttle bit of a wait. It was a little hot as this was during summer, but they do have many fans throughout the restaurant to help cool down the place. I didnt expect everything we ate to be so good. From the bread bowl clam chowder, to the sear scallops, to the fresh tuna, to the ciopinno. Even served good drinks and beer. We ate so much thay we couldn't even think of dessert. They serve very good sized portions that you wont be disappointed by the amount of food and the flavor. Its not too expensive neither for what youre getting. I will definitely recommend this place and will certainly be back.

    Soup of the Day
    Brenda D.

    I love this place and I love eating yummy seafood by the water, so this is definitely a great place. I sat at the bar and had excellent service and a pleasant time. The food was even better. I love their Caesar salad, the oysters, and the bread. Everything is just so fresh and delicious!

    NE Clam Chowder
    Jon N.

    Stayed at Hotel Coronado and had a terrible experience at one of their restaurants, so in a 'fool me once' decision, we decided not to eat on property again, and we came over to Bluewater. Old School Seafood spot with excellent service. We had delicious oysters, NE Clam Chowder, a lobster roll and a Louie Salad. Soup was very tasty. Lobster Roll was very good, but the roll is too big and it looks like a smaller amount of lobster than it is. So it kind of detracts from the enjoyment. Still, a good sandwich and good fries. Louie was good, but oddly served with mixed greens rather than traditional romaine or iceberg. While it was good, I'd pass on this one with mixed greens. While not perfect, we'd definitely return.

    New England Chowder
    Erika G.

    This place was so good we went three times during our stay. The first time, we had drinks at the bar. Ben, the bartender, was very attentive and made great suggestions. The next visit, we had the cold lobster roll with fries, blackened fish and chips. The lobster roll was so good! The buttered roll was delish! The blackened catfish was SUPER spicy! My husband loved it. On our last visit, we had the Manhattan clam chowder, the New England clam chowder, prawns & linguine, and the bouillabaisse. The chowders were so good. I could have just eaten those and been happy. If you can't decide between the two, they will give you half and half - mixed. The prawns were HUGE and tender. The sauce on the linguine was light and bursting with herby goodness. My husband loved the bouillabaisse which was full of fish, scallops, mussels, etc. The restaurant sits in Glorietta Bay which is just across the street from the Hotel del Coronado. It's very coastal in feel and decor. Hannah and Alec were our servers on both of the dinner nights. Both were excellent servers.

    Firecracker Shrimp in lettuce wrap

    Another wonderful dining experience at Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Restaurant in Coronado! We started with the garlic Parmesan fries and a spicy tuna roll, both of which were delicious. Our fantastic server, Reid, recommended a High Spot, 182 IPA that paired perfectly with our meal. We were lucky to be seated on the second floor, where the breathtaking waterfront views made the experience even more special. To finish, we ordered the Firecracker Shrimp with minced garlic and chili flakes--packed with flavor and the perfect ending to our meal. The relaxing atmosphere, attentive service, and stunning views made this the perfect place to unwind. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Coronado!

    Calamari steak!
    Gieebaby Doe L.

    The food and the service was incredible! Went here with family to just have lunch. Me and my parents were waiting for my other family members to arrive. Nothing but good vibes! Our server, I think her name was Adriana or Adriene sorry if I got it wrong was the most helpful and sweetest server ever! The food you cannot beat everything was good from the appetizers to the main courses. Oh and don't forget the drinks! Highly recommended if you are in the area! And they had the World Cup playing! That was a super plus!

    Hello cab  1/9/26
    Marcia R.

    From making a reservation on the phone, to walking in it was a beautiful dinner we enjoyed our Server Rodger, and Nate helped a few more services was excellent We order drinks and New England Clam Chowder The sour dough and bread came out perfect 2 cup of goodness on the table We order our dishes Wedge salad with bacon And crab cakes delicious I mean perfect all crab a pan fried to perfection No fillers here She had the miso yaki butterfish it was delicious too Blacken swordfish he clean up his dinner but had NE clam chowder first Drinks & water was poured and Rodger and the team couldn't help us enough We always came in to Coronado for holidays before we moved out here. Now we'll start coming back for NE clam chowder and more What a fantastic Resturant It's such a beautiful Resturant it's superb

    Visited again with daughter and son in law and granddaughter ... did not disappoint! Sat upstairs during happy hour and enjoyed our shared appetizers and drinks! Excellent service and food! Atmosphere is wonderful! We prefer sitting on the second floor when possible for the breeze abd the views! Definitely recommend for a coronado experience!

    Yu S.

    Not bad. The location is great. The parking is much easier. The food is.....generically decent. Mai tai had a respectable amount of rum in it. I like that they had a red manhattan chowder in addition to the normal white chowder. Although, the seafood flavor was still subdued as usual, nowhere close to what I prefer. Edamame was fine. Fish tacos were also just a very standard, bland American flavor with cabbage and tomato, but the fish was not bad. Java mud pie was good. As a personal preference, I did find that the chocolate and crust were a bit hard.

    Shrimp and scallops with linguini and pesto cream sauce.
    Dawn T.

    I loved everything about this place. Had a table on 2nd floor with a marina view. A cute seagull visited us for quite sometime outside our window. Warm and tasty thick sliced sourdough. Great wine. Crab cakes to die for. The main dishes were fantastic, fresh, mouth watering, had variety, very flavorful and big portions, Super friendly and professional service. Price was right. Love. Love. LOVE

    Henri V.

    The iconic cupola style consistent with the historical character of the Hotel Del Coronado, this restaurant which was once a boat house has been serving fantastic seafood surrounded by stunning views of Glorietta Bay. Plenty of free parking on the lot steps away from the entrance. The covered outdoor patio is our preferred seating. Views of the bay, boats, and mini yachts docked is always fun to see. Have dined here a few times and we always order our favorites: spicy Bloody Mary, Sand Dabs and Norwegian Salmon all presented nicely and tasted as good as it looked. Service from the staff and waitress all times we were here was cordial, attentive and accommodating. There were times we sent back something for being too salty and the kitchen were accommodating and apologetic enough to correct it or offer another dish as they should. Have only dined here during late lunch but I've heard the Happy Hour and dinner times are great and gets busy and a fun to do. Sipping on a spirited drink with spectacular bay views is living the good life... Bluewater cheers!! Recommend

    Sanjit K.

    Great seafood at the marina, with beautiful views. One of the best New England clam chowders I've ever had, and Manhattan chowder was almost just as good! The mussels and clams were really fresh. Solid service!

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    Is there boat parking?

    You can get Boat parking from Seaforth Boat rental https://seaforthboatrental.com/

    Is there valet?

    We do not have valet, but we have a very large parking lot, running all the way down to City Hall!

    Is there a pre-fixe menu for Valentine's Day 2025?

    Hello Deborah, We run our dinner menu all day on Valentine's Day. Thanks for asking,… 

    Thanksgiving menu 2024?

    Hello Lynn, We are only closed 2 days a year... Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Sorry if this hinders your holiday plans but we are open the day before and after. We will have… 

    Is there parking there?

    Plenty of free parking.

    Does Allow Pet like puppy's?

    You bet! Bring in that fur baby 👍🏽

    Do you still have a weekday happy hour? Thanks

    Yes – Monday through Friday 3:30-6:30

    What are you happy hour times/days and deals?

    We have happy hour 3-6p Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sun except on holidays. We have a small happy hour food menu and specials on beer, wine and liquor.

    Is there any vegan or vegetarian dish? I only see sides.

    Hello, We have a wedge salad, Caesar salad and Garden Salad. We can also make our Gemelli Pasta with no protien.… 

    Lemon crusted mahi-mahi?

    Back on the menu! 👍

    Is the restaurant dog friendly?

    Absolutely!! Dog friendly and dog welcoming!! There is a wonderful patio deck area that is unique in that they can close the plastic sheets in the open area in case it's cold outside.

    Anyone know if they have a dinghy dock?

    Not sure if it is run by the restaurant but it sits right by a place that has several different style boats you can rent. Anything from a row boat to a speed boat.

    Any good vegan options?

    Most all items are fish or meat related.

    Vegan friendly options?

    Absolutely!

    Can I know some prices ( average)?

    There is really quite a wide range. Entrees are from $16-28 on average. You can see current menu on… 

    Good spot for raw oysters?

    Yes, varieties change but they always have great oysters

    Can you see the fireworks from the restaurant on the 4th of July?

    Not from inside. They go off directly above the restaurant, so guests need to exit the restaurant to actually see them

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    Noble Experiment - Spiced banana flip! Delicious!

    Noble Experiment

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    2.5 miEast Village
    $$

    My husband and I recently spent some days in San Diego. He found this speak easy and we decided we…read moreneeded to try it out. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. From the spooky, dark, skulls old school ambiance and decor, to the experience of not ordering from a menu, everything about it made it feel unique and curated making it feel like a true individualized experience. As mentioned, there are no menus. We sat at the bar, the bartender makes casual conversation with you regarding the types of drinks you enjoy. He curated something for both my husband and I based on what we shared we enjoyed. The drinks were delicious. The entry was very cool! It felt as if you were entering a hidden spot - which you do. When you enter the restaurant, you let the hostess know you're there for the Noble Experience. She let us know to head to the wall with the kegs (which is actually a door). You enter and there's a small waiting area where you're greeted by another hostess. This place is a 20/10. We can't wait to return on our next visit to SD.

    This is an easy one and Consortium Holdings does it again...a MUST go. You know the rules...one…read moreshort review, let's go: Drinks: no menu. Love it. True bartender skills. Love it. Drinks. Love them! Whole crew did. Well done Ambiance: top tier. As with anything CH. so fun Service: amazing. Knowledgeable. Attentive. And so nice. Go go go to NE

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    Serea Coastal Cuisine - Enhance the flavor of your seafood at Serea Coastal Cuisine, one of the top seafood restaurants in Coronado...

    Serea Coastal Cuisine

    4.0(556 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    FANTASTIC! Absolutely will visit this place every time I'm in the area. I've already spread the…read moreword to a bunch of family and friends. This is very high on my list. Before I get started on the hundreds of amazing things to say about this place, let's start off with one "annoying" thing. It was hard to find. There were absolutely no signs in the hotel pointing you to where the restaurants would be. We also asked several hotel staff members and got even more confused. Once we found the little strip of several restaurants, we accidentally walked right past it thinking it was apart of the NoBu restaurant. Now that I know where it is, I'll know exactly where to go. Let's talk about all the GOOD! The view was beautiful. There were lots of kids playing on the grass in front of the restaurant but the way they set up the place, it wasn't loud at all and cute to see. The staff members were on top of their game. Nothing went unnoticed! They all worked as a team. The Knowledge about the restaurant, the food, and the drinks was very impressive. Even if you couldn't decide, they would happily guide you to make the right choices. - I want to give a shoutout to Mark our waiter. He was an absolute delight. He was witty, knowledgeable, lead us in the right direction, and spoiled us for our birthday celebration dinner. He made the experience 10x better. About the food...I'm still thinking about the delicious food they served and it's been weeks since I was there. I want to put extra attention on the halibut ceviche, WOW! That needs to be a staple is you visit, it's a must try. Also please don't ever take this off the menu! I would solely travel out here just for the alone and buy 5 at a time (yes it was that good). The sauce they put it in makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Everything here is very unique and worth it. There wasn't one bad food item at all. Plus the drinks, were so smooth. If for whatever reason you wanted to alter your drink (like someone at my party did) they were happy to accommodate and then they also executed perfectly. It is a little bit on the pricier side, but once you experience the service, the extra care, and the delicious food you can confidently say it's worth it. I hope more people experience this place, they deserve more than five stars.

    For the record, I'm not one of those people who only leaves one star yelp reviews, I'm usually…read morepretty positive and fair. Based on the price point of the menu, I was excited for this dinner. I left feeling disappointed. Let's start with the good: - Atmosphere: Beautifully designed interior and outdoor tables get a great view of the ocean and courtyard of the hotel - Sides / Apps: Brussels sprouts, patatas bravas, and halibut ceviche were all delicious The bad: - Service: the service was good at the beginning, but the waiter brought the wrong seafood platter (we asked for wood fired specifically, he brought raw). Time in between visits and check-ins was noticeably long. - Entree: I got the wood fired fish, which was Spanish sea bass (I'm blanking on the actual name). It tastes good but was dry. At $60 / lb I was hoping for more The ugly: - Seafood Tower: I am a huge seafood fan and this was what I was looking forward to the most. The waiter brought out the cold one even though we requested the wood fired. This was corrected fairly quickly which I respect, but the product was the sore spot. The shrimp was actually really good, as was the king crab leg (or half, I should say. For $180 I was expecting more than just one bite per person). Lobster was also an embarrassing amount. Oysters were inedible. You can see my photos to see what I'm talking about.

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    Tavern - Fish and chips

    Tavern

    3.9(839 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    This is the very first pity 5 stars I've ever done. I didn't order any food nor any drinks. So to…read moregive it anything less than five stars is completely unfair. The service was excellent so that's all I'm going off of. The menu did look pretty fire though, so I'd be willing to give it another shot cause for all intents and purposes, the other people in the restaurant seemed to be really enjoying the food! But anyways... I'm a skillet cookie connoisseur. Any place that has a skillet cookie, I'm going there SOLEY to order it. If I ever get married, instead of having cake, my guests will be having skillet cookies for dessert instead. Some might say I love skillet cookies even more than Scottie Scheffler. My love for skillet cookies runs deeper than the Mariana trench and I've been to more than (at least) 11 restaurants to exclusively try them out. With that out of the way... I'm horrified to report this is the worst skillet cookie I've ever had in my entire life. It somehow felt overcooked, yet undercooked at the same time. It was also like they cooked it at an angle. Because it awkwardly occupied 3/4ths of the skillet. It had the consistency of a cake but the taste of a cookie? It was like they couldn't decide whether or not they wanted to make a cake or a cookie. So instead, they decided to half bake something that was in between. I couldn't believe it. It was also completely lacking in the chocolate chip department. All in all, this skillet cookie had a worse performance than Michael Jordan during his high school varsity tryouts. I'll admit it too... I completely lied to the waitress when she came over and asked me how the cookie was. Instead of telling her the truth, I gave her two thumbs up and said, " it's good!".... It was not good. It was terrible! I'm a coward.

    This wasn't the first time I've been to Tavern, but it's the first time I've been in probably a…read moreyear or two and, while I love the atmosphere of the place, the food isn't what I'd call one of my favorites on Coronado. The bar in the restaurant is great, with a couple of nice TVs for sports, and the somewhat dark, basement-oriented style of the restaurant is really cool and unique. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Grilled Bacon & Blistered Shishito Pepper Burger. While the burger looked delicious, and tasted decent, I had higher hopes for it. I was wanting the burger to be a bit more juicy and spicy. While there is some room for improvement there, it's definitely still a place I'll be back to!

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    Starlite - Starlite Burger

    Starlite

    4.1(2.7k reviews)
    3.9 miMiddletown, Mission Hills
    $$$

    I had a reservation for Thursday and it was packed but took less than 5 minutes to get seated. They…read moredo check your ID at the entrance it's 21+ only. Parking is a nightmare good luck finding parking within a mile of the restaurant. Pros: atmosphere, drinks, service Cons: food wasn't great for the price, restaurant was small and crowded, no parking Service: All of our servers were friendly and very accommodating. Gave us some knowledge on the menu and recommended cocktails based on our preference. I had spilled my drink and they were quick to make me another one. Food: I had intended to get the prime ribeye cap steak but they ran out for the night around 8pm. I shared the steak sampler which came with four different cuts of steak and 4 sauces. I ordered medium and it was cooked medium/medium rare which was fine with me, it also had a good sear, almost burnt though. Out of the four steaks, we only liked two based off flavor and tenderness. The other two were more tough and gamey. None of the sauces really stood out but the bordelaise and horseradish were good. For our sides we got fries, roasted broccoli, and the grilled wedge salad. Fries were average. The roasted broccoli had really good flavor, I expected the broccoli to be al dente but it was cooked to mush and drenched in sauce. The grilled wedge salad was decent, there was a slightly bitter taste to it. I know it says grilled wedge but the experience of biting into the salad and it being both hot and cold was not pleasant. Cocktails: I tried the Honey Ryder and New Wave. These were recommended as the more fruity/sweet cocktails. You can definitely taste the alcohol but it's only 2oz so it's not too strong. Ambience: 10/10 I got seated downstairs by the bar. Only thing about downstairs is that it's too dark to take photos unless you use flash. Overall, I agree with the other reviews saying to go just for drinks and appetizers. I would go again just to sit upstairs and get drinks and take pictures. We left unsatisfied and ended up getting in-n-out after.

    Such a cool and unique restaurant! The design was probably the first thing that impressed me. There…read moreare several different areas, and each one has its own atmosphere and details. The cave-like spaces, beautiful bar, lighting, plants, and stone throughout the restaurant make it feel completely different from a typical San Diego restaurant. The food was also really good. Everything we ordered was delicious and nicely presented, and the service was great throughout the evening. Overall, I really enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere. Definitely a 5-star experience for me.

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    False Idol - Isn't it gorgeous?!

    False Idol

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    2.9 miLittle Italy
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    I love it here; this is one of my go to spots to bring people when they are in town for…read morework/visiting etc. Be warned, you can have a very long wait here if you just pop in, especially on a Friday or Saturday evening. Make a reservation if you know this is your destination. They have some spot on Tiki decor and the staff here is really friendly, happy to share their favorite drinks, or make suggestions based on your likes. If fruity drinks are not your jam... what are you doing in a Tiki Bar!! No really, they have great options for on the rocks or straight as well as ordering your favorite cocktail or beer. They have a ton of options, all sorts of alcohol bases depending on what your vice is, they also have non-alcoholic drinks for those so inclined. Hard to pass on a Mai Tai or a Zombie to start your evening off. lately I have been enjoying the Eastern Sour which is their take on a whiskey sour. It's always fun when someone orders a bowl and the room shakes and the lights flash with thunder and lightning adding a bit of excitement for first timers. Just to recap: Don't get mad if you have to wait and did not make a reservation. While they have lots of options, most drinks and all specialties are Tiki Drinks. Tiki drinks can be strong, mind yourself. If a place like this is not your vibe, that is fine, head back into Craft & Commerce, make room for others who are waiting to get in, just have fun!

    My brother found this place several years ago on his visits to SD. It's now become a regular spot…read morewhenever we are in town. Most recently we were there for an event and as always, they were nothing short of exceptional! The drinks are always fantastic but what really elevates this place is the staff. They always have the best attitude, they are so accommodating, and you can tell they want you to enjoy your experience in every way. During our most recent visit, Lamar really went above and beyond to ensure our group was able to all be together for an event. I'm so very grateful for his assistance and wanted to say thank you again for everything! This place is an absolute must each time we visit, and I would highly recommend adding it to your list to try!

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    False Idol - Tiki themed decor

    Tiki themed decor

    False Idol - Rum barrel

    Rum barrel

    False Idol - Back bar rum selection

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    Back bar rum selection

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