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Bluewater Grill in Carlsbad
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Bluewater Grill

Open now · 11 AM-9 PM ★ 4.50 (2190) Updated January 2026 Carlsbad, CA

About Bluewater Grill in Carlsbad

Bluewater Grill is a seafood restaurant in Carlsbad, California, offering a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed space. With a 4.50 out of 5 rating based on 2,190 customer reviews, it is a welcoming choice for lunch, dinner, solo dining, casual meals, special evenings, and more.

Guests can enjoy a comfortable setting that ranges from cozy and quiet to romantic, trendy, and upmarket, making it easy to choose the atmosphere that suits the occasion.

The restaurant offers outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, kerbside pickup, and on-site services. Its menu includes seafood and comfort food, along with healthy options, coffee, beer, cocktails, wine, alcohol, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food.

Visitors can also enjoy a great beer selection, a great cocktail offering, and a great wine list, as well as local specialties. With fast service, a bar on site, table service, dessert, catering, sport, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi, Bluewater Grill is equipped for everything from a relaxed meal to a convenient gathering.

Accessibility is an important part of the guest experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, along with an assistive hearing loop. Dinner reservations are recommended, and reservations are accepted. Credit cards and debit cards are welcome for payment. Bluewater Grill is located at 417 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States.

To learn more or make arrangements, call +1 760-730-3474.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (2190 reviews)
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Bluewater Grill interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

WJ Rosser

WJ Rosser

month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I don't usually go for chain restaurants like this but the client suggested it so there were were. It was surprisingly good, actually. I had swordfish I expected to be dry. It wasn't. It was good enough that the next day, I had a lobster roll for lunch. I don't know how much of the positive experience came from expecting this place to be bad but I really enjoyed it. Google asked if I could share more about this place so let me add that the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Manny Mo

Manny Mo

8 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We've been here before had a wonderful experience. Unfortunately this time was different. Service and Atmosphere was great. Ordered the NY medium rare it came out medium-medium well. They took a butterfly half of the NY and served that. It was thin, usually they are a thick steak. I was thinking for 45 bucks it should be thick.Had the Manhattan clamp chowder, which was delicious. We always get the calamari

Adam Herrera

Adam Herrera

11 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Our uber driver recommended this place to my wife and I. The drinks were excellent I had the margarita with serrano peppers and my wife had the cucumber mojito, both were great! We had the steamed clams and mussels and the New England clam chowder. I loved the chowder a must order! For lunch we had the blackened swordfish and the cod. Both were very good! The key line pie was sooooo good!! Definitely recommend this place!

Alan Bunge

Alan Bunge

8 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent seafood restaurant right in the heart of Carlsbad. Full bar, Excellent wine selection. My wife had the swordfish and I had the amazing butterfly fish (Black Cod) It cut like butter and melted in my mouth, to die for, service was Excellent..

iKes

iKes

month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I like my fish blackened and spicy - Cajun is great! They had the swordfish blackened on the menu... Upon request, they blackened their halibut and did a great job! I discovered a new blood orange hefeweizen beer they had on tap! Just lived it - I then went to bevmo and bought a case! I think I'll be back!

Bret Schanzenbach

Bret Schanzenbach

8 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Love this place. Great food, wonderful service. I had the crab avocado salad, delicious. They have their own boat that goes out and catches fish. They also have a fish market. I’m a huge fan of their clam chowder. You gotta come here. Nice patio as well as regular happy hours.

Laura Pfile

Laura Pfile

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

One of the best happy hours in town! Love the nautical decoration, the fresh fish market and the calm ambience overall. Enjoyed some delicious food, definitely a must to visit when in Carlsbad!💖

Lawrence Bailey

Lawrence Bailey

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Really enjoyed our food. Came here to check out the artwork market downtown. First time here. Really enjoyed the service provided by everyone that came by to check on us. They had TVs available for us to watch the FIFA WORLD GAMES as well. Looking forward to coming back here on our next visit to California!

Anna

Anna

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We started with the crab cakes and they were the best we’ve ever had. Such good flavor and a fancy manager brought them out, super nice. The green sauce it came with was amazing. Even the little greens on top added a nice touch and flavor. I got the hot buttered lobster roll, and it was super good. The bread was soft and crunchy and great quality, I feel like the lobster could have been a little more fresh because it was a tad grainy in the claw part but overall an amazing dish. Good fries and I liked how they brought ketchup. My friend got the sushi roll with the tempura and sashimi on top, absolutely amazing sashimi and sushi. Other friend got the salmon and loved it. Overall awesome experience. Everyone who works here is hot by the way

Kit Rains

Kit Rains

month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Back in Carlsbad after 44 years, so we were choosy. We enjoyed perfectly sautéed sand dabs with beurre blanc, grilled octopus with a Spanish flair, well-spiced Manhattan clam chowder, and sourdough bread you could taste even before you took a bite. A refreshing Napa Gin and Tonic to celebrate with. Excellent service too! 👏

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Assistive hearing loop

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Kerbside pickup
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

417 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States

Reservations

+1 760-730-3474

Hours

Open Now · Sunday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-9 PM
Saturday 11 AM-9 PM
Sunday 11 AM-9 PM
Monday 11 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
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