Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

Name: Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara
Address: 15 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93101-2310
Telephone: (805) 845-5121
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

668 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 47 times today

Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

The waterfront locals choice in Santa Barbara for premium quality, sustainably sourced seafood! Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara on the beach at State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard with a stunning patio and beach view. Adjacent to the "Funk Zone", Santa Barbara's premiere wine district, the wine list features an extensive selection of local wines in addition to a "no-corkage" policy on the first two bottles. Winner of numerous awards, including Best Seafood, this owner operated gem features lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, a "Kids Live Well" Kid menu, full bar, heated patio, and is pet friendly. Well known for classics like Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips, Oysters on the half shell and numerous varieties of fresh fish, lobster and crab, Bluewater also operates fishing vessel "Pilikia" which specializes in the freshest caught local fish in town! Come in, Get Hooked!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 845-5121
Website
https://www.bluewatergrill.com/locations/santa-barbara
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Javier Velasquez
Private party facilities
Bluewater has several options for your private event, including our private bar and patio overlooking Santa Barbara beach and harbor.

Location
15 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2310
Area
Santa Barbara
Cross Street
On the water at State and Cabrillo Boulevard adjacent to Stearns Wharf
Parking details
Private Parking
Public transit
Bus stop at State and Cabrillo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Local Rockfish CevicheUSD 16.00
Aji Amarillo, avocado, fresno chili, green onion, cucumber and tostadas
Maryland Style CrabcakesUSD 16.00
Remoulade, scallion oil and micro greens
Seared Scallops with Bacon JamUSD 20.00
Jalapeño aioli, cilantro and chive oil
Calamari FrittiUSD 15.50
Sweet chili sauce and cajun remoulade
Baked Crab & Artichoke DipUSD 16.00
Topped with grated Romano cheese served with corn tortilla chips
Grilled Spanish OctopusUSD 18.00
Fingerling potatoes, jalapeño aioli and pickled peppers
Mac n' CheeseUSD 19.00
Tomato, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, panko bread crumbs, and chives

Shellfish

New England Clam Chowder
Sea clams, cream, celery and potato with Vermont oyster crackers
- CupUSD 8.00
- BowlUSD 10.00
- Bread BowlUSD 12.00
Oysters on the Half ShellUSD 18.00
Mix and match a ½ dozen from today's selection
Oyster RockefellerUSD 16.00
Four oysters, baked with creamed spinach, melted romano
Mussels with Spanish ChorizoUSD 16.50
Mussels, grape tomatoes, garlic, white wine and grilled bread
Steamed Clams & musselsUSD 20.00
Steamed in white wine, garlic and butter. Choose all clams, mussels or our "combo"
Ponzu Sashimi Sea ScallopsUSD 18.50
Wasabi aioli, wakame salad and pickled ginger
Jumbo Prawn CocktailUSD 16.00
Housemade cocktail sauce
Seafood PlatterUSD 42.00
Oysters, ponzu scallops and chilled jumbo prawns

Greens

Caesar SaladUSD 10.00
Romaine hearts, anchovy, grated parmesan with housemade lemon caesar dressing
- Grilled ShrimpUSD 19.00
- ChickenUSD 19.00
- SalmonUSD 20.00
Little Gem SaladUSD 12.00
Roasted corn, pickled chili peppers, avocado, cotija and creamy cilantro vinaigrette
- Grilled ShrimpUSD 21.00
- ChickenUSD 21.00
- SalmonUSD 22.00
Seafood Louie SaladUSD 19.50
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, egg, avocado, Louie dressing, red rock crab and bay shrimp

Sides

Garlic Fries
Fingerling Potatoes
With mustard butter and garlic
Roasted Squash
Romesco sauce and parmesan
Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Spinach
Scalloped Potatoes
Mushroom & Asparagus risotto
Asparagus

Seasonal Special

France vs Italy. What's your favorite? Try them both and find out. Only for a limited time

France's BouillabaisseUSD 28.50
Provençal style saffron infused broth, fresh fish, mussels, clams, shrimp and scallops, with rouille
Italy's CioppinoUSD 28.50
A zesty marinara sauce, clams, mussels, crabmeat, shrimp, scallops and fish

Today's Fish

Roasted Whole FishUSD 36.00
Roasted corn puree, broccolini and pistachio pesto
Sautéed Sanddabs, CAUSD 20.00
Scalloped potatoes, spinach and lemon caper beurre blanc
Peppered Snapper (Rockfish), CAUSD 24.00
Grilled asparagus, marble potatoes and aji amarillo vinaigrette
Pan Roasted Striped Bass, LocalUSD 28.00
Crispy skin with squash and pistachio pesto
Salmon, ScottishUSD 28.50
Scalloped potatoes, sautéed spinach, oyster mushrooms and chimichurri
Pan-Seared Sea ScallopsUSD 32.00
Mushroom and asparagus risotto, parmesan and chive oil
Chipotle Blackened SwordfishUSD 34.00
Chipotle dirty rice, corn and avocado relish

Favorites

Gemelli Pasta with Shrimp & Sea ScallopsUSD 25.00
Oyster mushrooms, asparagus, pesto cream and parmesan
Fisherman's PlatterUSD 26.50
Panko shrimp, scallops and beer battered fish, served with fresh coleslaw and choice of fries or housemade chips
Beer Battered Fish & ChipsUSD 20.00
Served with fresh coleslaw and choice of fries or housemade potato chips
Prawn LinguineUSD 22.00
Grape tomatoes, basil, garlic and spicy tomato broth

Just for Lunch

Until 4pm

Blackened Shrimp TacosUSD 18.00
Served on corn tortillas with avocado, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, and fresh tomatillo salsa
Salmon SandwichUSD 22.00
Crispy croissant roll, heirloom tomato, arugula and mustard aioli served with housemade chips
Shrimp Louie & ChowderUSD 17.00
Cup of chowder with a half Shrimp Louie Salad

Meat & Poultry

Chicken Under a BrickUSD 24.00
Herb-crusted with parsley, rosemary, lemon-thyme and garlic, served with scalloped potatoes and grilledbaby carrots
Angus CheeseburgerUSD 16.00
With the works, cheddar cheese, and your choice of housemade potato chips or french fries
Bluewater Surf and TurfUSD 72.00
14oz New York steak and lobster withscalloped potatoes, asparagus and mustard butter
New York SteakUSD 36.00
14oz certified Angus steak served with scalloped potatoes, sautéed spinach and mustard butter

Dessert

Housemade

Key Lime PieUSD 9.00
Lava CakeUSD 9.00
MudpieUSD 11.00

McConnell's

Seasonal AffogatoUSD 8.00
Ice Cream SundaeUSD 10.00

What 668 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Barbara
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bluewater Grill in Santa Barbara offers a wonderful dining experience with "amazing fresh food" and "super friendly" staff. Enjoy a prime oceanfront location near Stearns Wharf and a diverse menu with standout seafood dishes, such as the "best butterfish" ever. Ideal for special occasions or casual dining.

668 Reviews

V
Vanessa
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We had an interesting experience to say the least. While we were dining at this restaurant for valentines the power went out twice, which is out of their control. The food came out cold, which we didn’t complain considering the situation. What was upsetting was that we were expected to pay full price when our service and food was literally less than full price worthy. They did not offer discount or an apology for the service. The manager never once went up to any tables to check on them or to apologize.
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Christine
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing meal and experience a great spot foe seafood and a cocktail
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Megan
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a full time RV'er we always save Wednesday dinner nights for eating out in the city we are visiting for the week. We love to support local and try new places. We were all craving some seafood but my daughter and I really wanted a good lobster roll. This was one of the only places that had a WARM lobster roll on the menu. We were SOLD so I went ahead and made reservations. Upon arrival we were greeted promptly by a manager because the hostess was seating the group that walked in prior. He confirmed our reservation and took us to a nice, quiet table. The lights were just right, not too bright and not too dark. My husband and I ordered some drinks and our kids enjoyed the "shark attack" drink. Jack made the presentation of this drink so much fun for the kids. His service was ABOVE AND BEYOND. He let us play a few round of the game we brought as we like to play cards or dominos as a family and came back to take our order and checked on us often. As I said we travel all over, this restaurant was clean, cozy and clearly well taken care of. The servers were treated well from what I could see and that extended onto the service they provided to us guests. 10/10 JACK hit the mark! We will be back before we leave to get another lobster roll. They were delicious!
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Jack
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good. I went with the misoyaki butterfish cod and it was absolutely delicious! The service was fantastic and accommodating our request to move from the patio into the dining room as the temperature dropped. They even pitch in a delicious ice cream treat for my wife’s birthday.
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Brian
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bluewater Grill in Santa Barbara is perfect. The menu has many great choices for seafood or meat lovers at reasonable prices. They allow us to bring our dogs into the restaurant - a truly rare experience. The restaurant is in a prime location near Stearns Wharf so the views are amazing.
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Aliki
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved! Great food and service! The waitress was really friendly and each meal my family ordered was delicious. Don’t leave without dessert! Keylime pie was to die for!
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Gary
VIP
Los Angeles
103 reviews
3.0
103 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The service needs major improvement. The bread was spoiled.
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Bradley
Atlanta
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was average. Service was friendly but way too fast. Food dropped on top of us so fast. It made for an unpleasant experience. And experience is everything, so they have some work to do.
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Cindi
VIP
Phoenix
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVED it and will definitely be back on our next visit to Santa Barbara! The rainbow trout was the largest I've ever seen and super delicious! My husband loved his prawns over pasta! Tanner, our waiter, was attentive and so sweet! Thank You Bluewater Grill!!!
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Olivia
VIP
London
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, fresh and delicious. Service was great.
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Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 845-5121.

Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara is rated 4.5 stars by 668 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

15 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2310

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
On the water at State and Cabrillo Boulevard adjacent to Stearns Wharf
Area
Santa Barbara
Hours of Operation
Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Public transit
Bus stop at State and Cabrillo
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Javier Velasquez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bluewatergrill.com/locations/santa-barbara
Phone number
(805) 845-5121
Private party facilities
Bluewater has several options for your private event, including our private bar and patio overlooking Santa Barbara beach and harbor.

Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Local Rockfish CevicheUSD 16.00

Maryland Style CrabcakesUSD 16.00

Seared Scallops with Bacon JamUSD 20.00

Calamari FrittiUSD 15.50

Baked Crab & Artichoke DipUSD 16.00

Grilled Spanish OctopusUSD 18.00

Mac n' CheeseUSD 19.00

Shellfish

New England Clam Chowder

Oysters on the Half ShellUSD 18.00

Oyster RockefellerUSD 16.00

Mussels with Spanish ChorizoUSD 16.50

Steamed Clams & musselsUSD 20.00

Ponzu Sashimi Sea ScallopsUSD 18.50

Jumbo Prawn CocktailUSD 16.00

Seafood PlatterUSD 42.00

Greens

Caesar SaladUSD 10.00

Little Gem SaladUSD 12.00

Seafood Louie SaladUSD 19.50

Sides

Garlic Fries

Fingerling Potatoes

Roasted Squash

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Spinach

Scalloped Potatoes

Mushroom & Asparagus risotto

Asparagus

Seasonal Special

France's BouillabaisseUSD 28.50

Italy's CioppinoUSD 28.50

Today's Fish

Roasted Whole FishUSD 36.00

Sautéed Sanddabs, CAUSD 20.00

Peppered Snapper (Rockfish), CAUSD 24.00

Pan Roasted Striped Bass, LocalUSD 28.00

Salmon, ScottishUSD 28.50

Pan-Seared Sea ScallopsUSD 32.00

Chipotle Blackened SwordfishUSD 34.00

Favorites

Gemelli Pasta with Shrimp & Sea ScallopsUSD 25.00

Fisherman's PlatterUSD 26.50

Beer Battered Fish & ChipsUSD 20.00

Prawn LinguineUSD 22.00

Just for Lunch

Blackened Shrimp TacosUSD 18.00

Salmon SandwichUSD 22.00

Shrimp Louie & ChowderUSD 17.00

Meat & Poultry

Chicken Under a BrickUSD 24.00

Angus CheeseburgerUSD 16.00

Bluewater Surf and TurfUSD 72.00

New York SteakUSD 36.00

Dessert

Housemade

Key Lime PieUSD 9.00

Lava CakeUSD 9.00

MudpieUSD 11.00

McConnell's

Seasonal AffogatoUSD 8.00

Ice Cream SundaeUSD 10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Dining areas

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