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Ocean view dining at Bluewater Grill. - Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.4
4.4
662 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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 areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alberto Torres
  • Private party facilities
    Bluewater has several options for your private event, including our private bar and patio overlooking Santa Barbara beach and harbor.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    On the water at State and Cabrillo Boulevard adjacent to Stearns Wharf
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • 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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bluewater Grill in Santa Barbara offers a delightful dining experience with its "excellent seafood" and "fantastic location" by the beach. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" service and the beautiful ocean views. Highlights include the clam chowder, scallops, and swordfish, making it a perfect spot for special occasions.

662 Reviews
  1. Gary

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    103 reviews

    3.0

    103 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Bradley

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Cindi

    VIP

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  4. Olivia

    VIP

    London

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. Alex

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was lovely; amazing food. Honestly, our main server, the bartender, was just ok. Seemed moody. Otherwise would have been perfect.

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  6. Jeroslyn

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service. The staff is very nice and personable. But the food was so so. I did enjoy the crab and avocado salad and my husband loved the clam chowder. Great for appetizers and drinks. The entrees could use some work. My lobster tail was a little too overcooked and my husband’s gremlli pasta was too salty. The fried calamari wasn’t fully fried and lacked some flavor.

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  7. Miguel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious dishes. However, wait staff was not attentive.

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  8. Craig

    VIP

    Hawaii

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When in Santa Barbara next to the beach we always eat at Bluewater Grill for lunch. Food was excellent.

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  9. mimi

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Mediocre, overpriced fish and seafood. You are paying for the oceanfront view.

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  10. Melissa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jack our waiter was awesome. Freshest seafood. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 845-5121.

Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara is rated 4.4 stars by 662 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at State and Cabrillo
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alberto Torres
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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