I am writing this review so others don't trust Yelp rating and reviews. I saw this place having one of the highest ratings in Coronado, and we ended up having an early dinner here to finish our one day trip to San Diego. I would not recommend going here. Food was not good. Everything was tasteless. Best part of the dinner was French fries, which was ok. Plates were also dirty which is very inappropriate for any restaurant. Service was alright read more

Hannah, my server was AMAZING as always . My dinner was incredible except for my New York strip tasted like there was no seasoning on it but that's what table salt is for !!! The two young girls at the check-in desk on the other hand need to find other work though! I made a reservation nine hours in advance, under special request section I asked for a window seat ! When I mentioned it to them if I will be able to have a window seat as requested , they both acted extremely bothered, annoyed and burdened, like the place was packed ( which it wasn't ) that included some eye rolling! They asked me to please wait until the next table comes available, which was a couple minutes later . They made no effort to fulfill my request , and when I asked the one that escorted me to my seat , about my request , all she could say was, " all the seats are first come first serve, reservations are so you don't have to wait" and sat me at booth that fits six ! ( I know I've been there dozen of times before) I was cordial and respectful the entire time, saying please and thank you, and they acted like they were overly inconvenienced by their job!!! sidenote I was there by myself for my birthday. I would've been more than willing to wait 15 plus more minutes to take a small table by the window as I requested instead of a booth that sat six but it wasn't even an option, even though the restaurant wasn't busy!! I love this place, but those two young ladies do not represent your brand in any way shape or form !!!! Once again, Hannah was incredible !!!! if you go there ask for her, such a true professional !!!!! DINNER 6/12/2025 at 630 pm read more

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The service was good but the food isn't good at all. I ordered crab dip and that was too spicy, the server changed it for crab cakes at no charge, but those were small and dry. My friend got a steak and it was a bit burned. Overall left disappointed. read more

Amazing food and ambiance. Dog friendly, service was unmatched! Everything I had was delicious. Photo below of the bouillabaisse read more

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

A good restaurant with delicious food, but unfortunately, my octopus was too salty. Beautiful view of the bay and the pier. There are fans in the room, the tables are clean, there is a covered veranda, a toilet, a children's menu, and coloring books for kids. Friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff. We witnessed almost the entire staff searching for a customer's glasses. Either we were unlucky, or the restaurant's main clientele is families and people aged 65+. After 6 pm, everything is busy. read more

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Right across the street of our hotel. Came here for dinner with our toddler. They have crayons and a coloring sheet which is an added bonus. High chairs available. We sat upstairs. Our waiter is nice and was the only waiter upstairs so he was very busy. sand dabs - On a bed of spinach and a side of scallop potatoes. The sand dabs were delicious and perfectly cooked. The scallop potatoes were lukewarm. I believe they reheated it. My husband got the sword fish off the local catch. He enjoyed it. Coconut ginger rice- we ordered it in hopes our picky toddler would eat it. She did and then probably got a mouth full of ginger and stopped. We liked the rice. Took a while to get our bill but our waiter is very busy. read more

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We didn't have a reservation but they squeezed us in on a busy Saturday night. Coming here was great because our waiter was so knowledgeable about the food and gave great suggestions. The fish was all super fresh and expertly prepared. They also had a kids menu (we literally chose this place to eat because my 5 year old daughter loves salmon) I love this place so much I think I will come by every time I go to San Diego. read more

Service was great. Unfortunately the food not so much surf and Turf. For example. New York was hard as a rock even though it was med rare. Lobster was over cooked. Restaurant was nice with great views. read more

Considering coming here on 4th of July service was great and timely. I was worried it would've been hectic but not the case whatsoever. I made reservations for 2 same day only a few hours before coming by simply calling in. Our server Savannah offered drink and food recommendations regarding our picks. She was awesome with quick and efficient conversation during our stay! As we went to several restaurants, Savannah definitely stuck out during our visit in SD. Came for the Cedar Plank Salmon I've tried at the Carlsbad location but did not see it on the menu offered at Coronado. I could've asked but I didn't see it on the website either. I ordered the Gemelli Pasta, it was a large portion which came out hot and not strikingly flavorful which pesto usually is. Not the worst not the best. We also ordered Wagyu hamburger medium rare which was huge and tasty. Bathroom needs constant eye as TP was low and women were exchanging paper under the doors. Views were great. Will come back. read more

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Food was SOO yummy. The oysters were so good! We ordered the sea bass entree and it was really fresh too! We loved the free sourdough bread and butter. We'll be coming back! read more

Great Place ! Went there a month ago, the food was delicious and the service was attentive! Great staff ! read more

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this will always be one of my favorite places. Harvey is a great server, and the hostesses working were attentive and accommodating. the vibe is always a 10, who doesn't want to sit on a patio with boats as the view? the food was incredible per usual, the ponzu scallops are one of my favorite things ever. i will keep coming back forever and ever, thank you bluewater! read more

Bluewater grill is easily one of my favorite restaurants in Coronado. It's in a historic building, the staff are INCREDIBLE and the food is always great. Make sure to come hungry , the bread is out of this world and will fill you up before you even get your food. read more

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Service was horrible. Came to hostess stand, 3 people standing around, empty tables everywhere. We waited 20 mins for a table for 3 while kept seating walkins for 4 & 5. We started to leave and all of a sudden a table was available. We sat only to be told no Happy Hour today. Lame service, dirty. Not going back. Reply to Management: We have a house in Coronado and spend part of the year on the island DAVID. We aren't just "zonies". You have a real issue with personnel. I have never seen a restaurant not operate with a "full hands in / full hands out" mentality. Tables sitting empty and dirty for 30 mins or more while 3 girls stood at hostess stand and 3 servers stood behind & admitted they were "hiding". Thank you sincerely for the offer but not worth the gamble of waiting for a clean table. read more

My sister and I came in for our birthday dinner on Saturday from out of town during our visit to beautiful Coronado .Although the service was good the lobster tail we ordered was undercooked . The food looked aesthetically pleasing so I didn't notice until I was halfway through the middle . I didn't finish and became sick on the way back home . It's unfortunate because it's a great restaurant the server was amazing and the atmosphere was beautiful. The chef needs to check the lobster tail before letting it go out ,food poisoning is not fun. read more

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We didn't have a reservation and they were still able to quickly seat us. It's a cool place near the docks and the food was yummy!

Actually, this restaurant really disappointed me. We were here 4 years ago, and today we came back hoping to relive some great memories with the whole family. We stopped by, asked for a recommendation, and waited about 45-50 minutes. When the host finally gave us a table, honestly, we didn't like it. I politely asked to upgrade since there were plenty of empty tables available. They refused and told us we'd need to wait another 20 minutes. With two kids, that's just impossible. My mood was ruined, and the whole experience ended up being very underwhelming. The food was okay, but nothing special. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be coming back here again. read more

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

First time here, met a couple of colleagues for dinner. Beautiful view, good food, yummy cocktails and excellent service. We shared some appetizers, the prawn cocktail, grilled octopus and poke. I added a Wedge Salad and we all had dessert. I had the key lime pie and my colleagues had creme brulees. If you like spicy, try the Pilikia Margarita and choose the spicy option. The only con is the noise level. It did make it a little difficult to talk, but we managed. Paul and team provided amazing service. read more

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Pretty basic but good seafood staples. Nice selection of beers and drinks too. The fish and chips are quite satisfying.

The food was great! The fish was fresh, local and oh so good. The waiter was friendly and efficient. Crème brûlée was delish. Love the look and feel of the restaurant. We sat on the patio overlooking the water with the heaters on. Just lovely! read more

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Wasn't great, wasn't horrible, it just kinda "was". Server was good though. Fish and chips - plain and uninspired. And here's a tip, never get a lobster roll outside of New England. You will be disappointed. It was forgettable. read more

We were looking for good, fresh seafood appetizers for a snack while on Coronado and heard about Bluewater from one of the local shopkeepers. We weren't disappointed! The decor has the usual fishing gear motif at the front, but the inner restaurant is rather nice. The service seemed a bit slow given that we were there on a Monday around lunch time and there didn't seem to be a lot of people there. When the food arrived, we mostly forgot about the service. The Ponzu Scallops were our favorite! The scallops were very fresh, and the wasabi aioli sold it for us! The New England clam chowder had more clams in it than we have ever had before, and they were delicious! The only slight letdown was the Ahi Tuna Poke. The tuna hadn't been thoroughly cleaned, so we ended up with a few small pieces of cartilage we had to spit out. Overall, a good stop for us on Coronado! read more

Server and bar tender were great. Cocktails were on point. Apps and chowder were great. Fish entree was very disappointing only took a couple bites and told our server and she took it off the check. View was great and everything was very nice inside. read more

It was just ok for dinner. Food was ok, building is cool. Service was below average but not 'bad'.

Beautiful Location, AMAZING food, Great Service! We reserved the patio for dinner for my sister's wedding and it was the PERFECT dinner, we couldn't have asked for better. The food was so delicious, the service was stellar, and they really went above and beyond with everything. The set up was beautiful, they let us have their cake out and displayed too, it was just all around perfect. Shoutout to Harvey, he really went above and beyond and we were really greatful for all his help making my sister's big day AMAZING! You cannot go wrong with anything you order here, the view/location is gorgeous, if you're on the fence just go here you won't regret it! read more

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Been there many times , clam chowder is my comfort meal here. This restaurant is like home . Never been disappointed read more

Appetizer was delicious! Fresh tasting sushi. Our server was top-notch. We never wanted anything. He was always there making sure. read more

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I'm surprised people rated this high. It's a mediocre place. They originally sat us in a room full of families with children when there was a whole bunch of space downstairs that was empty and quieter. So we asked to be moved where there were no children and they moved us next to another table full of children. We finally got a seat outside. The food..meh. Artichoke dip was not hot and it was kind of dry, calamari was ok and fish and chips were greasy as heck. The prices were pretty high but it's Coronado so... Service was ok, but you could tell they thought we were jerks for asking for a seat away from children. They need an overhaul. I guess it's good for families with kids. :) and has a good view. read more

The atmosphere in the restaurant was pleasant. It had a coastal/fishing theme. The bread was tasty, but the calamari left a little to be desired. It was a little tough and not very warm. The pasta was flavorful and the portion was a great size. Our waitress was friendly and the service was quick! read more

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When you talk about Bluewater Grill-Coronado, you have to start with the setting and the ambiance. I mean, it's what hits you as you walk up to and into the restaurant. The charming, marina-side boathouse -- especially from dusk onward -- is beautifully lit (and it fits right in with the nearby Hotel Del Coronado). Inside, the rooms look a lot like something you'd see at an established (read: old) yacht club: they're dressed out in nautical/maritime and fishing decor. The large windows overlooking the marina, top off the look and feel of the building. From the moment you enter Bluewater Grill, the friendly staff makes you feel right at home. Throughout our dinner, our server showed up at all the right times, had all of the information we needed, and brought our food promptly (hot out of the kitchen). We had Maryland-style crab cakes (with/in remoulade, scallion oil, and micro greens) for our appetizer and they were...fantastic. Probably in the top three of crab cakes we've ever tried. For our main course, I had the New England-style lobster roll (cold, on a toasted brioche bun) with fries and my wife had the Tuscan artichoke rockfish (snapper from California, coated with oven-dried tomato pesto, topped with panko artichoke hearts over parmesan risotto). My lobster roll was quite good. Perhaps not as large as I've seen before (especially in New England, itself), but the lobster tasted fresh. Overall, it was good but not great. When restaurants pitch anything in a brioche sandwich, I've found that it's a bit overblown. On a scale of 1-10, my lobster roll was a 6. My wife's rockfish dish was, likewise, tasty but she found that the three parts of the dinner "didn't mix well together." The fish, artichoke hearts, and risotto were all good "but the combination of the three didn't work," she said. Likewise, she gave her dinner a 6 (on a 1-10 scale). There's an old saying about waterfront restaurants: you're paying for the view, not the food. And, based on our dinner at Bluewater Grill -- we paid close to $50 each for a simple dinner that was OK but didn't match the setting -- bears that out. We would give the place another shot the next time we're in town, but we'd probably try something less complicated...perhaps a fried shrimp dish or a hamburger. read more

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A must visit in Coronado! Great vibe and excellent food! A hit every time. Right on the water and across the street from the Del. read more

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

Went here with my wife after spending a few hours at the Hotel Coronado on the beach. The restaurant was very crowded and loud where we were, but it didn't distract. We had an appetizer that was some kind of sushi or sushimi...not memorable. The crab cakes were good, though. Wife had snapper and liked it. I had the butterfish, black cod and thought it was very good. A little piece of key lime pie to top it off and some drinks from the bar. It was the end of a great day and the service was very good as well. read more

This bay-front restaurant offers one of the finest dining experiences in proximity to the Crown Jewels of Coronado. The space offers plenty of seating with multiple floors and stunning views from most places in the restaurant. The staff went above and beyond to immerse my party in the dining experience. Concerning the food their turf is great and their surf is even greater. I don't like seafood that much but this restaurant really shows that this type of cuisine is where they shine. What really caught my interest was the desserts. The desserts at bluewater are truly amazing a standout was their key lime pie! When it comes to the prices it really wasn't as expensive as I expected for the level of food they delivered. I would absolutely come back and this restaurant is a staple to Coronado's fine dining scene. read more

Enjoyed lunch with co-workers at this restaurant and I must say, it was delightful! The food I had was amazing! Ordered a lobster roll that was incredibly fresh, savory, and perfect! The calamari appetizer had the crunch all calamari plates should have salty level was balanced it was tasty. The service provided by a gentleman was professional brought humor to the table. He was courteous and topped off our drinks every chance he could even when the afternoon was busy. The dining areas were spacious and the views of the deck and marina were a treat. If you're in the area and love seafood, I highly recommend this place! read more

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I think 4 is pretty accurate. We arrived in Coronado on a Friday night and opted for a restaurant off the Hotel del Coronad grounds. This place is across the street and was a great option. I called ahead because Yelp said they were closing in 45min, but they were welcoming and stated they were still seating parties. There was no wait upon arrival. The kids ordered from the kids' menu and had the cheeseburger slider and salmon 'dippers'. What I love most is how healthy the food was. The fries did not have too much salt. They offered juice to drink, and it included orange slices. In addition, I thought the dippers were fried, but it was baked salmon. The kids loved every bite, and we ended up getting them an additional side of fries to share. I wasn't hungry and shared the crab cakes and the steamed shellfish combo. Loved the crab cakes but did not enjoy the shellfish. We opted for the clams/mussels combo and found the broth/white wine sauce to be a bit bland. We also ordered the salmon w/ greens and mushroom and chimichurri sauce and it was AMAZING! Service was absolutely excellent! Our server Tyler was very patient and friendly, and the GM stopped by the table and was also really nice. This is located right on the water and was an absolute treat. We enjoyed and highly recommend. read more

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I hosted a Meetup with 15 people yesterday at the Bluewater Grill. It started off great, as the hostess took my reservation two weeks earlier for the full group without making me jump through hoops with a sales person, or waiting for a callback from the Manager, as usually happens. We arrived and we had a beautiful, semi private area on the first floor of the spectacular restaurant. Emily and Gloria took awesome care of us. It was very much appreciated that we had two waitresses. It really speeded up our experience. I am still getting comments the next day about what a great time my Meetup friends had at this restaurant. Everybody ordered something different and everybody was happy with the food quality, temperature and taste. I met with Derek, the General Manager, on the way out, and he was very personable and told some fun stories. I highly recommend this restaurant for any size party. read more

The ambiance was lovely, we sat upstairs for happy hour and had a nice harbor view. The service was not bad, our waiter was friendly and cheerful. The only problem I had with the service is that our entree dishes took a rather long time to come out following the appetizer. We ordered the calamari and the shrimp cocktail as apps which were both delicious, the dipping sauces for the calamari were very good and the shrimp was very fresh tasting. One of us ordered the crab blt which was somewhat disappointing and not too flavorful with barely any bacon, we also ordered the orange and walnut crusted halibut which was delicious and a good portion. All in all it was a nice afternoon dining experience but I would not get the crab blt again. read more

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We had such an amazing experience here!! All of the food was absolutely outstanding and service was excellent too. Great location!! Highly recommend!! read more

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Nice location with waterfront views. Great service and tasty food. Really enjoyed the clam chowder, and fish & chips entree! read more

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0 stars if I could, BEWARE!! I got oysters here and they gave me the worst diarrhea of my life, the place used to be under good management but recently it's gone into crisis mode, eat at your own risk! You would think for the prices and "luxury" you would take better care of your facility...guess not! Cannot imagine what kind of care goes into the SEAFOOD being kept, probably warm and infested with worms, EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK! Never coming back. read more