Insider Pages Reviews for Blue Water Grill

2 Stars: Gone Downhill (by lamb0301)

lamb0301 — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I"ve been to this restaurant many times before, but this past luncheon was a disaster. Perhaps it was because it was the holiday season and they couldn't keep up with the crowd.

1) my food came to me cold and the quiche I picked up was like a rock besides being smaller than a pancake.
2) my friend's food was also including ingredients she asked not to include.
3) the wait took forever.

The mgmt team did not charge for my friends entree and they tried to be accommodating, but the food has gone downhill.

1 Stars: I hate this place (by Ryan Hoang)

Ryan Hoang — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

It's very bad.

4 Stars: turn the volume down (by salvij1)

salvij1 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Other than the very loud atmosphere, the place was fantastic. THE ATLANTIC SALMON MADE MY MOUTH WATER. thumbs up!! brought a date there and she enjoyed herself as well.... the only thing i'd consider changing is the noise level. tune it down a notch. otherwise, food-phenominal. service-very welcoming. decor-beautiful.

5 Stars: best crab cake and Chilean sea bass (by nyclocal25)

nyclocal25 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I went to Blue Water Grill last night, for my husband?s birthday. We had a table in the jazz room. Excellent atmosphere, a little crowded and noisy for my taste, but acceptable considering what it was coming. Their food is AMAZING! Their Chilean sea bass is perfectly prepared. This fabulous tasting white fish is served on a bed of greens drizzled with soy sauce and accompanied by a pyramid of sticky, flavored white rice which gives this delicate and flaky, buttery and mild fish an Asian twist. The crab cake is melting in your mouth. In my opinion, it is the best I?ve had in NYC. The freshly made potato chips are adding a crisp note to the softness of the extremely fresh crab meat. The calamari is served on a bed of cilantro leaves and grated carrots, drizzled with a perfectly matching sauce. The music is fine and completes the atmosphere. What I didn?t like was the hostess?s sour face and the waiter?s service. In the end, the complimentary champagne drinks were offered to make up for the little unexpected behavior of our server and for the uncomfortable table setting that we were assigned for the evening. A little bit more attention to that would make the place perfect, and who is not thriving for perfection these days?

4 Stars: love this restaurant (by harvey glasthal)

harvey glasthal — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

great food great people place

4 Stars: awsom place for dinner (by starr2004)

starr2004 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I had one of my life's best experiences there

3 Stars: good food (by ken77)

ken77 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT

friendly watier

1 Stars: so so (by wotiluv)

wotiluv — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

it is a great location but the food is so so for the price. Better off at Mesa down the street for the same money

5 Stars: favorite place in nyc (by nycmama30s)

nycmama30s — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I've been going to BWG for 10 years now and it's my favorite place in the city. The food is consistently great and service is fast and friendly. I love everything-the oysters, sushi, fish dishes (the sea bass is my absolute favorite), seafood, meat....and, while it is pricey, it's worth it.

5 Stars: if you have not been there its time (by remski)

remski — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Simply put.. a great experience.
Friendly staff, great food.
We had oysters and sword fish.
The fish was one of the best I've eaten so far.
Oysters.. cant go wrong with those.. and they do offer 5 or 6 sauces with them.

3 Stars: Noisy. OK food (by LeeLee74)

LeeLee74 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Believe it or not I was actually looking forward to this restaurant, I was expecting a fine dining experience accompanied by excellent sea food. The positives are that the space has a lot of energy and the live music is a nice touch..too loud for my taste but still a bonus. Negatives are that the food is a step up from Red Lobster, the staff is nice but not professional and in general theres just too much going on. Good for a loud fun group with not very discerning tastes.

1 Stars: A letdown (by josie2323)

josie2323 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I went to this place because I had always heard it had pretty good food--never raved about, but always consistent. So I wanted to see for myself. In short: this restaurant is a complete letdown. The food was so dull, so unexciting, so unoriginal that I almost fell asleep on my plate. I began with the tuna tartare--which is not only not a tartare--but was small and uninteresting. I then had the tuna suki-something--it was edible, but the sauce was overwhelming and I couldn't taste the tuna. Dessert was equally unipressive-a creme brulee that was so basic I could have gotten it for less at the Coffee Shop across the street. One tasty experience: their calamari appetizer was very good. Otherwise, this restaurant, like many of Steve Hanson's once thriving establishments, is clearly going down the tubes, as more talented chefs rise to make spectacular food in hipper places.

4 Stars: BR guests gem (by Elizabeth L.)

Elizabeth L. — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:12:00 GMT

BR Guest restaurants tend to provide all that you are looking for: great food, great service, nice atmosphere, beautiful interior. The wine list is extensive, from reasonable to are you kidding me?! There is a variety of speciality drinks. The dinner menu includes a raw bar, sushi, and a variety of delicious seafood and other entrees. Have to get the 'chopped salad', so many ingredients they can't all be listed on the menu! There is also a jazz room downstairs. But make sure you have reservations, because getting a table as a walk in means a LONG wait.

5 Stars: Great Place (by mb1024)

mb1024 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Spent a romantic evening with my husband and celebrated a wonderful occasion. the food is good. there is a live band. nice soft jazz music if ur into that. candlelit tables. very romantic. and we had excellent service. its pricey but worth the money

1 Stars: OK food, TERRIBLE service (by lovemyveggies)

lovemyveggies — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

I visited Blue Water Grill during restaurant week - and I hope the terrible service was due to the place being busy, not that that is really any excuse. Our waitress let us sit at our table a good 10 minutes before taking our drink orders, by which time we were ready to order. Our drinks finally came at the same time as our appetizers, and we never were served bread. Then I had to wait a good 5 minutes to get a spoon for my soup. Our server only returned when our entrees came out, and the runner had to stand there with our food while she cleared our appetizer dishes. At this point she refilled my cocktail glass, which I only took a few sips from, and took away the remainder of my drink - more than half of it! Same thing when dessert came out - our plates were still on the table, because she had never once come to check on how we were doing. The runner dropped off our desserts, and our server disappeared again, without asking if any of us would like coffee (which several of us would have). We sat for about 20 minutes after finishing desert (obviously NOT lingering over coffee) when I saw her come in the front door from her smoke break. At this point we had to flag her down and ask for the check.

All of this could have been a little more forgivable if the food had been amazing - and it wasn't. My entree was advertised to have "heirloom tomatoes" and a "lobster emulsion." It came with huge hunks of bland supermarket reds and a salty vinaigrette - with not a hint of lobster flavor.

2 Stars: Great jazz, horrible service (by britrane)

britrane — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

It was a Thurs night, 7:30. 3 people in the jazz restaurant. Beautiful atmosphere and a great great jazz trio. That was about it though. Terrible service overall, sad to say. We first waited 10 mins to be poured water upon sitting down, then to receive a spoon to eat the soup we ordered. Worst of all, 90 mins after sitting down, we still hadn't received our entrees. Sadly we had comedy club reservations nearby (a full 2 hours after the reservation time) and had to get up and leave the restaurant prior to even receiving our entrees!
It was an embarrassment.

4 Stars: great food (by Destiny T.)

Destiny T. — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:15:00 GMT

I have been to Blue Water Grill several times and I have always been pleased. I have had brunch as well as a dinner entree. They have a good selection of wine. The staff was friendly and efficient. Overall a very enjoyable experience!

3 Stars: Good food. (by envymeny)

envymeny — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Had dinner here one night. Atmosphere was okay, decor was alright, food was good. For appetizers I tried the lobster sliders which was delicious, the crabcakes which was okay. Entree I had their salmon special. It was fresh and ingredients were simple and clean. For dessert I ordered the carrot cake which I did not like. It tasted weird for some reason.

5 Stars: Most reliable (by risiebisi)

risiebisi — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

I find Blue Water Grill to be the most reliable restaurant in NYC. The simply grilled fish is the best and they often have Alaskan halibut on which is not always easy to find. It's also open late, so for last minute post 11PM on week nights it's a sure bet. Although it can get noisy, the general atmosphere is great, especially if you can nab a table on the terrace. Will keep returning for more.

4 Stars: Yummy!!! (by gfav)

gfav — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Went on a date here and we sat in the red jazz room which is down stairs. There was a live band playing, it was dim lighthing and cute. I really enjoyed myself! I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass which was to die for!! Yummy! I believe my date had the chicken which was delish too! Love it here and so do a few of my friends I suggested it to. Well go again!

5 Stars: Perfection (by austinowen)

austinowen — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

My boyfriend chose this surprise restaurant for us to celebrate our one year anniversary and I couldn't have been happier with it. The food was amazing! They also sat us in the sidewalk seating area which was lovely. The waiter brought out two rounds of free champagne and comped our desert!

I must recommend the Lobster Roll for an appetizer and the Soy glazed Sea Bass for dinner. You will NOT be disappointed! Finish it off with some fresh coffee and a scoop of their peanut butter ice cream.

It will be a night I always remember. And we will definitely be doing more of our celebrating at this place!!!

4 Stars: One of the best NYC restaurants that I have visited since arriving last year! (by jerseygirl0122)

jerseygirl0122 — Sun, 04 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

I just visited Blue Water Grill as a guest and have nothing but beautiful words to say. The atmosphere was great, the wait staff recommended an excellent wine. I was not familiar with any of the wines on the list but the waiter found the perfect bottle. The food was the right portion, well presented and a taste that leaves your palate dying for more. I cannot wait to visit this restaurant again. Highly recommended.

3 Stars: keep track of prices (by brownalex)

brownalex — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

The Grill Room really is very nice indeed - gorgeous decor and impressive food all served by lovely staff. We were taken here by a friend and the whole experience was a real pleasure. If you want a fantastic place in which to eat then i can recommend The Grill Room. But be careful with the prices

1 Stars: Living on past reputation - service is only getting worse! Staff needs (re-)training (by purplebonbons)

purplebonbons — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT

My husband & I had my bday dinner last night; we've been here many times before-we're locals, we WERE BRGuest fans, this WAS one of my family's fave restaurants in NYC. BUT the service has gone down during the last 2 years-it's living on its reputation. I wanted the Raw Bar Castle & we gave them one last chance-who wants bad service for her bday?! We figured 8:45PM Sun, not many people, should be OK. We want to think our server is new (Holly M, Server #487) but the others just walked past us & looked at us sitting there either with closed menus (waiting to place our order) or nothing in front us (no bread). We felt like we were invisible & all they could see were the dishes & menus on the table. We just got water, asked for a drink when we ordered, asked for bread & waited 15 mins+ between courses. The runner that brought us our food apologized for bringing us dessert for another table before we got anything! That's when I told him that Castle sitting downstairs on the shelf was ours & we'll take the dessert if that's all we could get. It was frustrating bc by now, 45 minutes went by & I stared at the Castle for 15 minutes! So he went downstairs to get the Castle & had to argue to bring it up to us without a lazy susan. (The ice was melting when we got it!) We didn't mind turning it ourselves-what bothered us was that another table of 2 got there & placed their order 15 minutes after we did, but got their bread & Castle the same time we got ours! There was no apology/excuse from Holly. It would have been better if she'd said anything. She forgot to replace a fork when she took the dirty one; she hid in the waitstation instead of checking on our food; she didn't bring us the bread until we asked. She obviously needs to be trained. I have waitressed before (my degree was in Hospitality Mgmt from Johnson & Wales in RI) so I'm lenient. Ignoring the problem & pretending it's not there is unacceptable. Where was the manager? They need Chef Ramsey to teach them service!

4 Stars: Excellent Food (by Meredith M.)

Meredith M. — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:45:00 GMT

I have had more than one wonderful meal at the Blue Water Grill. I found the food to be quite tasty. The service was exceptional and the atmosphere was quite romantic and relaxing.

5 Stars: Excellent Food! Great ambience! Great place to dine anytime! (by fendi3)

fendi3 — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Food is delicious with an amazing menu! There's something for everyone! Ordered crab cakes, Lobster bisque and 2 Maki rolls for appetizer, and for entree, we had the Seafood paella, Halibut, & Cod.... all absolutely delicious. No complaints! Also, sit in the jazz room downstairs for dinner... great jazz band and ambience! Great place to go with friends, on a date, or even with a group!

5 Stars: Consistenly Outstanding (by tbp9)

tbp9 — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Food is great! Wonderful menu! Delicious fish dishes. I recommend trying one of their special rolls and definitely the sweet potato crab meat hash! I also love their salads and desserts. No complaints! Great place to go on a date, with friends, out of towners, or a group! Enjoy!

4 Stars: great fresh menu (by Lisa G.)

Lisa G. — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:47:00 GMT

This restaurant has some great sushi selections. The nightly specials are wonderful. I had a panko ccruster red drum with a light sauce. Not too rich. The crabmeat hash is the best-I could eat that as my meal.

5 Stars: My Favorite Restaurant in NY (by amybabyamy)

amybabyamy — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Blue Water Grill is by far my favorite restaurant in New York. I'm partial to any BR restaurants, but this one definitely takes 1st place. I've only been once for dinner (because it's pricey), but also for lunch, a handful of times for brunch, and for cocktails. I love seafood and they have such an amazing selection of food and wine. Brunch is phenomenal with tea/coffee and mimosas/bloody mary's included in the price of your entree. The staff is wonderful (as they must be when you are paying that much). Once at Sunday brunch my friend and I ordered champagne, and though we didn't realize it couldn't be served until noon, our waiter arrived with 2 brimming flutes promptly at 12. If you want to do it right, go for dinner and make reservations in the jazz room downstairs. Guaranteed an amazing dining experience.

5 Stars: Best Seafood in Union Sq. (by 8znqt)

8znqt — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT

If you want good seafood in the city, this is the place to go to. My favorite dish is their mahi mahi and their oyster sampler. Everything was very fresh and beautifully presented. The oysters were large and meaty and it came with a variety of dipping sauces from soy sauce to mariana. The fish was fresh and favorful. The restaurant itself had a romatic theme to it, with its atmosphere illuminated by small table candles and dim light, live jazz music playing in the background and an open eating area. This is definitely my favorite seafood restaurant in they city and its a great place for a date

3 Stars: Good raw bar (by kkat825)

kkat825 — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

The raw bar has a fresh selection of clams and oysters for all palates. I personally like the littlenecks. We had to re-order a second time since we couldn't get enough. I had the chilean sea bass which was flaky and moist. Couldn't tell you what everyone else had. It was a bit difficult with our large group and the orders a bit confused. Hard to get someone to refill our water glasses/drink orders. I think our waiter was new. Overall we'd go back for the seafood but hope for better service.

5 Stars: Delicious, Fresh Seafood (by dion101)

dion101 — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Stopped by with 6 friends for lunch last week. Despite a crowded rush, we were still seated within 10 minutes to a large table that was comfortable and featured a nice view overlooking Union Square Park. Had an absolutely delicious shrimp and lobster spring roll, followed by a fresh BBQ eel roll. Even though this restaurant is in Manhattan (and nowhere near the Chesapeake Bay), their Maryland crab cake was light and crispy, with just the right spices. I've lived in Baltimore before, and this was at least as good as any of the crab cakes I've ever tried there (with only one notable exception). Overall, my friends and I highly recommend Blue Water Grill.

1 Stars: Mediocre food / horrid service and management (by frequentdiner123)

frequentdiner123 — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I recently dined at Blue Water Grill for lunch. We were one of the first diners entering the restaurant which at the time had about 5 tables filled. I asked for a table by the window. After a consultation, we were seated in the corner near the raw bar. I ordered the fixed price lunch. The carrot-ginger soup with shrimp arrived. While eating the soup, I had a hard time cutting into the shrimp (the only one in the meal) and found that 2/3 of the shell was still on. I showed this to our waiter who did nothing. In fact, no one cleared our soup dishes when the entree arived. We didn't see our waiter again for 20 minutes and I had to ask the manager to see him. In the mean time, we repeatedly asked for water and iced tea refills. Our empty plates remained on our table until we asked for them to be removed. After I spoke with the manager, she sent a complementary dessert, however, we sat there with no silverware and literally no one to flag down to get some. We eventually gave up and left. On the way out I spoke with the restaurant manager, who gave me her business card asking us to re-dine with them at a later date and she woud "take care of us". When I called, she of course remembered us, however "taking care of us" must mean something different to her than to an upset diner. There are some great restaurants in NYC and no one needs to be treated like this.

4 Stars: If you like seafood... (by sumptiousny)

sumptiousny — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT

this is the perfect place to be. Eaten here before and found last night's experience better, my two friends shrimp (Paella & grilled dish) were unfortunately overcooked and a little chewy, that wasn't good. However, we started with half a dozen fresh oysters each and that was worth the entire meal in itself. My halibut was ok (nothing special), both the Paella and grilled scallops were perfect (barring the shrimps). Service and wine were good, nice ambience in Jazz room (although a little loud - not caused by the music). Ginger pudding dessert excellent. Go for the paella, oysters & grill. Also noticed slight snobbiness in one of the female (hostess) voice upon entering but won't get into it.

5 Stars: Always Consistent Food and Service (by asdrubal)

asdrubal — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Have been a regular for sometime and think they are very consistent as far as the food, service, and overall experience. The place does get packed, since so many people want to eat here, but as long as you realize you are at a 1 star restaurant and not a 3 star restaurant it is not a worry. Always a fun time.

3 Stars: Sea food (by adrian804)

adrian804 — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT

big grand restaurant with great swordfish

5 Stars: Great Seafood/Steak (by nyceater15)

nyceater15 — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I went here for my birthday a month ago, and again last week for brunch. I enjoyed the restaurant on both occasions, and strongly recommend it. On my birthday, I was seated with my family in the Jazz room. Being a musician myself, I really appreciated the quality of the musicians, and the good music made the atmosphere ideal. For an appetizer I ordered an eel roll, and thought it was outstanding. I then had the Filet Mignon for my entree, which was equally excellent. Brunch was also very good, and the seafood was extraordinary.

2 Stars: bad service + sub par food = poor review (by mzx380)

mzx380 — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT

city search math lesson above
and here's why

went there with a party of 7 where two were coming later so there were just 5 of us, my girlfriend call ahead to confirm that and they said okay, but when we got there it was another story entirely. they didn't want to seat us in their jazz room downstairs on the basis that those two people were coming later. after waiting for 20 minutes we were seated. it took a while for us to get our order taken and have refills of our wine. our waiter even left in the middle of taking our food order so we ordered late. regardless of this place being "good for seafood" i ordered a steak because nothing on the menu really spoke to me. my steak finally came and it was awful (i've had better steaks at burger king!) even though it's a seafood restaurant, if you're a restaurant in NYC and can't make a good steak, you have no business being in business. to top it off, the desert was all right (me saying anything negative about chocolate is the making of a poor review)

After a 3 hr dinner, we finally managed to get out of there. do yourself a favor, find another seafood place.

3 Stars: one good, one bad (by nycgiz)

nycgiz — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I have eaten here 2 times now. First time, very nice experience. Went to brunch and took my parents. Great service, fresh seafood/raw bar and brunch items. all and all a very enjoyable experience (except our seating had something to be desired. booth way in back, by waiters station). Second time was NOT good, and will probably not go back. Had a cramped booth in corner, with chairs shoved in it as well (for 6 people! how 6 people could eat at that table I dont know). could barely get in booth, and very uncomfy. The waiter was not professional, very awkward and uncomfortable service-not smooth at all. The appts were OK. nothing I couldnt get anywhere else in city though. Main courses had much to be desired. I ordered a tomatos/feta salad with grilled beef tips on top, medium rare. When I got it the meat was very well done and dried out, and the salad hot and wilted from sitting under the heat lamps (for probably a long time). and plate was dirty looking. I sent it back and didnt want another one. Mind you, I have never sent a dish back in my life and am very easy going, but it was totally unappetizing and un fresh. Our wine, by the glass, added up and glasses were barely filled to halfway point. The atmosphere is nice and I think the seafood and bruch items are best choice. I won't go back though since it just seems like they churn out business without attention to much detail. there are too many other good places in city, with much better food.

2 Stars: Frustrating Experience (by stellagroove)

stellagroove — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:00:00 GMT

As a New Yorker, I have been going to BWG for the last several years, especially for special occassions. Birthdays, celebrations, and the like. However, moving forward, I will be going elsewhere. Last Monday night, we had my 35th birthday dinner celebration, party of 8 people. I spent over $1,000 on Dinner. On Tuesday, after reviewing the bill, I learned that the restaurant overcharged me in several places. Everything from an extra bottle of wine to a "bar transfer charge" to desserts that we never ordered. I worked with two separate managers yesterday to get the bill straightened out. At one point, I had to leave my office to meet with a manager at the actual restaurant. I understand that we are all human and we make mistakes. But the issue I have, is the way this was handled. The fact that the manager and I had to go back and forth, and I had to constantly point and out and correct errors, along with the fact that I just spend over $1000 on dinner the night before, didn't sit well with me. The manager and restaurant should have done SOMETHING to compensate me for the trouble. They knew that I was a longstanding patron, they knew that I had just spent a large amount of money at their restaurant, and they knew that I have a healthy expense account to continue frequenting the restaurant. A handshake with a smile doesn't cut it. Any other restaurant would have apologized and comped something, whether an entree or cocktail, for my troubles. I'm very disappointed in the staff and the treatment at Blue Water Grill, and will be sure to let others knows about my experience. I have already told the 7 guests from dinner about the experience, so I am sure they will spread the word as well.

5 Stars: A must (by ncrossland2002)

ncrossland2002 — Tue, 29 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Everything about this place was great. The wait staff was very informative and eager to please. We had reservations and were seated immediately. The food was delicious and reasonably priced for the quality. The portions were enough so you were comfortably full and could actually eat desert. Wine was sold by the half bottle saving money by the glass and not having to drink a full bottle. The staff was on top of it all empty glasses and plates were removed from the table quickly, and our glasses were never dry. I would highly recommend this place.

5 Stars: Absolutely excellent! (by sharopooks)

sharopooks — Wed, 23 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT

While recently waitlisted at the nearby Coffee Shop for possibly 20 minutes, my party decided to brunch here instead. I have had awesome lunches here in the past, & this weekend brunch was equally amazing! First, we were seated right away & gratefully in the more spacious & comfortable upstairs (ground floor seemed a bit hectic & louder, plus all the windows were open on a mild-but-still-chilly day). The grapefruit juice was fresh &, along w/ everything we ordered, delicious. Great bread & nice varied selection of dishes that did not disappoint. Don't worry about the emphasis on seafood - my non-seafood-eating husband was very happy w/ both the variety of non-seafood dishes as well as how everything tasted! (Sometimes, the non-seafood dishes at seafoody places are subpar, you know?!). Too bad we ended up too full for dessert, as the chocolate fondue here is divine (next time...). Service was very good though our table wasn't stocked w/ staples like salt, pepper & sweetener, so we had to ask for those. Later, when going to the restrooms downstairs, we saw the cool jazz seating area downstairs... would definitely like to dine there at some point. Soo grateful we had a relaxing brunch here instead of waiting 20 minutes to brunch at the louder Coffee Shop! Love this place & will return.

5 Stars: Sophisticated Place (by nell516)

nell516 — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I went there on a business dinner. We sat in the jazz room and the live band was playing. I really enjoyed the band and it added to the expectional ambiance. We were seated promptly and the wait staff was organized and on hand.

THE FOOD WAS GREAT!!! If I could have, I would have licked the plates. The sea bass was fantastic. The dessert is great. We had a bottle of white wine that was expectional. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name.

It's great for a large number of people or a date. Very classy place. Dress nice.

3 Stars: Unfortunate seating practices (by jewelleny)

jewelleny — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I went to the Blue Water Grill this past Friday and I requested the jazz room. I am African American (AA) as well as my date.
Downstairs we waited while the hostess consulted with the waiter and then we were led to the table directly in front of the kitchen. It was an extremely busy area. Once seated we looked around and noticed that the surrounding tables around the kitchen contained people of color who I am assuming to be AA as well based on appearance. There were no other African Americans seated in the rest of the room. At some point, the two AA gentlemen seated adjacent to us left and there were numerous other empty tables in the room. We waited and lo and behold, the next AA couple to enter the room was seated at that table while the other empty tables were filled thereafter. It was very disappointing to have to experience this in 2007. I have heard stories of these types of seating practices in New York (there are many) but was shocked to have to experience it firsthand. I decided to comment on my feelings on the card the waiter left on the table. He read it and the manager, Colin, came over to address the issue with us. I must say that Colin was extremely rude and condescending (yes, he was a person of color). It was quite interesting when he emphasized to us that we were sat at the table by the kitchen because there were no other seats available when we arrived when he was no where within our vicinity at the time. I do wonder how he knew of this fact. The first time he even acknowledged our presence was at this very moment after the bill was already paid. He took offense to the word minority and stated he is not from America. I do not know if anyone else has had a problem of this nature at the Blue Water Grill but I can only hope that this will not ever happen in the future. I have contacted friends and relatives and you will not see any of us at your etablishment until this issue is properly addressed.

4 Stars: Great evening (by kinyama)

kinyama — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT

My friend and I went to Blue Water Grill last night without a reservation, assuming they would be slow on the Tuesday of Passover! They were busy, so we opted for the bar, and we sure are glad we did. We had a wonderful evening! The waitress in the bar helped us order a bottle of wine, and we ordered a full meal in the bar at one of the little tables! The food was amazing like always, but the highlight of the evening was the waitress. She was so friendly and helpful and funny and sweet that we didn't want to leave. We will be back!

3 Stars: cfg (by cfgordo)

cfgordo — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Good points: The main courses were excellent. We were a large party and everyone enjoyed what they had ordered. Striped Bass was excellent, snapper decent, others were decent to excellent. Sushi appetizer soup, salad were fine. In our case, (large party -9), reservations were honored after short wait.
However - downsides were many. Cost of drinks at bar- Ketel One, rocks, twist =$13.50, with an average size pour, but nevertheless. Wine list was "absurd" in that only one or two bottles could be found for $50, and the rest were on up from there. Staff attitude was very much that we are who we are, and we are so good that if you don't like us, just leave, we don't need you.
In conclusion, despite the good to excellent on the main dishes, this restaurant exists for those with deep pockets who don't know or don't care that they are being bilked. Simply put, the pricing does not come close to matching the overall dining experience. There are better restaurants in NY to be had at this cost level.

1 Stars: Not worth the wait! (by saki_suzy)

saki_suzy — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I've been to this restaurant on several occasions, and each time was very disappointed; each time had a reservation, each time, had to wait a long time for our table-- one time over an hour and a half--I don't think they really understand the concept of a "reservation" is for. Waiting a few minutes for a table is understandable, but consitently long waits, and uncaring staff (there attitude clearly seems to be "if you don't like it, then you can leave") I eat out often and all over the city, and i can say with all certainty that I would never go here again.

5 Stars: Excellent food! (by mjmnewyork)

mjmnewyork — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I've got to give it to them, the food was really very tasty. My mom and I went late night after a concert on a Wednesday night, so it wasn't crowded, and the food came out fast and it was really great! We both started with a salad, I had a mixed chopped salad and she had the pear salad, both excellent and then she had the Sea Bass and I had sushi for an entree, both great! The other great part of the dinner was that the bill only came to $100 for two, which included drinks, salads and entrees. I will definitely be coming back with friends!

4 Stars: Great Crab Cake (by callisto)

callisto — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I dined here for lunch w/ a few friends & we all enjoyed the food. The crab cake sandwich was delicious. I was full after 1/2 of the sandwich but couldn't stop myself from finishing the rest. It is located in a nice area & the service was great.

4 Stars: Very nice restaurant (by kufam)

kufam — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Went here on a dinner date during restaurant week. We had to wait a while for a table (we had a reservation) but thats normal for this week anyway. They did give us champagne and apologized for the wait so it was ok. We sat in the main dining room. The server was very efficient, not overly friendly, but professional and he did a good job. Appetizers were amazing... probably the best I've ever had. Entrees were quite good though nothing would top the appetizers we had (seafood cocktail for me and oyster roll for her). Sommelier was very good and helped us with the wine since we certainly weren't pros in that area. Dessert was great too. All in all, a very nice dinner and a positive experience. Will certainly come back again sometime.

3 Stars: We got sick! (by blondie_1177)

blondie_1177 — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Be careful here, a friend and I went for Sunday Brunch, had the shrimp tempura roll as an appetizer and eggs benedict and within a few hours were both throwing up. Hopefully it was a one-time occurence.

5 Stars: One of BRGuests Best (by searchcity)

searchcity — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 09:00:00 GMT

The service, food and decor rates a 10 with me. This is my favorite BRGuest Restaurant. The consistency of perfection makes you want you to return all the time, which I have done. The food is always presented beautifully with fresh ingredients. The service is always perfect. The room is lovely. Ask for a table in the main dining room (not under the stairs to the second level) and you will have a lovely evening.

1 Stars: DO NOT COME TO THIS RESTAURANT (by mattfraser)

mattfraser — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 09:00:00 GMT

DO NOT COME HERE. They overbilled me by more than $100 on a bill for 4 people, and the food was only okay at best? Save yourself the trouble, go to one of the other thousand restaurants in the area, you?ll be happy you did.

5 Stars: Pleasantly Surprised! (by manhattan25)

manhattan25 — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Went here for lunch during Restaurant Week with my boyfriend. I ordered from the Restaurant Week menu, while my boyfriend ordered from the real menu. The food was amazing! The jicama salad with the montebrie cheese is fresh, light and perfect for a summer salad. The crab cake is perfect - not too heavy yet truly filling. And the gelato desserts were true gelatos. The ambiance and food are great -- but I was pleasantly surprised with the service. I was expecting a snobby attitude from the waiters (just b/c the restaurant has been around for a while and is quite busy during lunch). However, our waiter was amazing! When I casually asked about the cheese in the jicama salad - he not only told me the name, but the region and how it is prepared. I was shocked at his knowledge (but really... Aren't all servers suppose to know that sort of stuff when it comes to their menu?!?). It is a bit pricey (about $100 for two for lunch) but it's worth it on a special lunch date.

5 Stars: Awesome oysters, tasty rock shrimp wrap, great ambiance! (by marychan)

marychan — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT

The oysters were very fresh, and our waiter was extremely helpful. Not pushy, not rude, nor overstepping any boundaries, he gave a very good description of the different types of oysters and their tastes. We were so pleased with his recommendations that we ended up ordering another dozen of our/his favorites.

Also, the rock shrimp wraps were extremely tasty and delicious. Highly recommended, with just a hint of spices but not too much. The entrees were good (the mahi-mahi, and the "famed" chilean sea bass), but we were most impressed by the appetizers (the oysters and rock shrimp wrap).

We sat in the Jazz Room, and it was very nice but not too loud and overbearing. Perhaps it was because we were seated behind a pillar which blocked out the direct sound, but we were able to talk to each other without having to yell, and the mood was romantic. Highly recommended for a great date or special celebration!

4 Stars: Great Food and Service in the Jazz Dining Room (by hlk)

hlk — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Though I am NOT seafood eater at all, I took my boyfriend, who likes seafood a lot, here for his birthday and was very pleasantly surprised!! We had reservations and were seated immediately in the jazz dining room- the ambiance was very romantic. Music was perfect volume- loud enough to hear but not so loud that you couldn't talk. Our waiter was top notch- always coming back to the table to make sure we had everything we needed, and even threw in a few "extras." As for the food, to start the Kumoto oysters were amazing, and Fox Island oysters were very good as well- I'd highly recommend both. For main dishes, I ordered a pumpkin crusted Mahi Mahi and he got a Sea Bass on a bed of musrhoom risotto- everything tasted superb; cooked to perfect temperature with just the right flavorings. Topped it all off with a fresh, tasty apple crumble that was was sweet and savory. Plus, the waiter really knew his wines and helped us make a great choice that went perfectly with our meals.
Blue Water Grill has definitely turned me on to seafood!! I would certainly go back and would absolutely recommend this restaurant.

5 Stars: Chilean SeaBass is to die for (by bbaigorri)

bbaigorri — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I've been here a few times and can not stop ordering the chilean seabass... It is incredible! Additionally, its well located, large (at least two floors) yet has a cozy feeling to it. If you are looking for something on the romantic side ask to be seated downstairs where there is occasionally live music. But, sit AWAY from the music or you will not be able to hear a thing. Chocolate fondue is also worth trying.

4 Stars: Nice for lunch (by maureenuw)

maureenuw — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I have never eaten dinner here but have enjoyed a quick lunch of a simple burger or salad. I liked sitting just behind the bar but was once seated on the upper level which had an odd musty smell which was not enjoyable.

5 Stars: one of my favorite restaurants (by nycpsu)

nycpsu — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I love this place... food is great and service is always amazing. Yes, I had to wait once even though I had reservations but the hosts apologized several times and it was no big deal really. Wait staff is very cordial, and the atmopshere is upscale without being pretentious. Jazz room is wonderful, I did not find it too loud (maybe if you sat directly in front of the band) but the rest of the room had no problems conversing. Great food and wine and one of my favorites.

5 Stars: perfectly cooked fish! (by if2)

if2 — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I went here for a father daughter dinner with my dad. We had the ceaser salad, baby octopus salad, Opa special, and pumpkin creme brulee. It was all wonderful! The restaurant is really beautiful and classy with marble floors and walls. We sat outside which was nice people watching. The waitress was great and was able to describe the Opa fish which neither my dad or i have had. The ceaser salad was basic but great, we got it lightly dressed and it definitely had enough dressing. They have really amazing bread here, its like air with a crispy crust. The octopus salad had almost a mesquite smokey flavor which was really interesting. The Opa was incredible! If they have this special, order it! It is almost like a tuna but white and more smooth and less like a steak. We had the opa with the pomogranate sauce that comes on the mahi mahi which was amazing. We also had a side order of pumpkin ravioli which was obsenely good! Very rich with a real pumpkin flavor. The pumpkin creme brulee was fantastic, it tasted like pumpkin pie. All in all, a wonderful place for a superb seafood meal. my one complaint was that it was a little slow.

4 Stars: The freshest Oysters anywhere....... (by lkd)

lkd — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

We went on a Saturday night and it was expectedly crowded. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table for 4, which was reserved. The service was friendly and helpful. The seafood was extremely fresh and all 4 of us enjoyed everything we ordered.

Oysters were the freshest I have ever had, not surprising since BWG is the largest buyer of oysters in the city. Grilled baby octopus was succulent and flavorful. I would have preferred my red snapper a little bit rarer, but I still cleaned my plate.

The Blue Water Cocktail is nothing special - order a plain 'ole Cosmo or nice glass of white wine instead. One drawback was the size of the tables - very small and a little annoying trying to manage all the plates and glassware.

Even though this place is a part of a huge corporate machine, it was enjoyable enough and I would most probably return.

5 Stars: One of the Best (by 11222)

11222 — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I consider myself somewhat of a foodie, my BF and I always checking out the new restaurants, trying to find a new great place, and have always meant to try Blue Water Grill, but just finally went. And I never give an outstanding review unless really warrented, but this place earned it! It has not lost its appeal over the years. The service is great. We sat downstairs in the jazz room which is such a wonderful setting. The band did take a 30 mintute break during dinner, but they played jazz music over speakers during this time, which was nice. But the live jazz so nice. The lobster bisque is fabulous, as are the lobster and shrimp sprning rolls (sauce is spicey, be aware) I had the lobster and scallops dinner, which was just about perfect. Really that good. My BF had filet mignon, which was cooked perfectly, and so tender. Dinner, 2 drinks, tax and 20%tip was about $135, not bad for a nice dinner in NYC, and totally totally worth it when the meal turns out to be this great

4 Stars: Blue Water Grill (by redrowan2000)

redrowan2000 — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Mother in laws 75th birthday, party of 9. Arrived 20 minutes early, waited at the bar and got our reservations on time. If you are a beer drinker avoid it in this place Brooklyn Beer tastes rather unpleasant. Seated next to open doors on a comfortable city night. Service was prompt and efficient. Air conditioning was turned down upon request. Lobster Bisque Excellent--Blackened Swordfish , eh but the side dishes brought out the flavor. Creme Broulee--excellent. Scallops and shrimp were ok, Kids had surf and turf Steak was better than shrimp . Good combo it was ok. Chilean Sea Bass was good. Tuna was excellent.
Pricey, good ambience, very good service (management must be reading these reviews) . You mostly get what you pay for in New York.

4 Stars: It's One You Can Count On (by creativelolita)

creativelolita — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:00:00 GMT

The service is excellent, the food is great and the wine list offers excellent choices by the glass. Is it groundbreaking? Nah. But I know your parents will love it. Great for business and family dinners, anniversaries for those who vacation in Nantucket and also a great choice for Mother's Day. The seafood platter is a great value 125.00 for tons of lobster, clams, crawfish, oysters and shrimp. Four of us split it for dinner and with drinks and dessert, it was an elegant, yummy, memorable meal. Check out the Jazz bar downstairs for a totally different vibe.

4 Stars: LOVE IT!!! (by annest)

annest — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I love seafood and Blue Water is the place to get it!!
My family and I love this place. Can't get enough!!

5 Stars: Never dissapoints (by b102198)

b102198 — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I admit it, I am hooked on all the BR Guest restaurants in Manhattan. Blue Water is probably my #3 spot on the list (coming in after Ocean Grill and Vento). Very reliable, great atmosphere, food and service.

1 Stars: tourist trap; expensive/bland/uninteresting food (by malvarez1969)

malvarez1969 — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT

as a local, i decided to give this place one more chance and have concluded that, in short, this place is a tourist trap and B&T-ville. the bar staff is aloof and unfriendly. the food is expensive for what you get, and not all that interesting. the "signature" blue water salad is wilted iceberg lettuce with canned black olives and chick peas and boxed croutons -- and barely edible. the lobster sandwhich is a whopping $22 and you essentially get a heaping mound of cucumbers and avocado, strategically placed under a TEASPOON of lobster, so as to make the lobster look more plentiful. the best part of the meal was the homemade potato chips. don't bother with this place -- there are plenty of other seafood joints where you'll get pristinely fresh seafood for half the price....

5 Stars: appetizers are GOOD (by ninja_turtles)

ninja_turtles — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

GET APPETIZERS. the rock shrimp in lettuce was good, and so were anything on their oyster bar--everything was thoroughly clean, no sand or grittiness at all. Ambience was nice, service was slow but polite. Entrees were above average (the boyfriend loved it, i thought it was just okay). All in all, I think appetizers were a lot better than the entrees. OH, ps-we were seated in the main floor so no complaints about noise, but I heard downstairs in the jazz room is real loud so unless youre a fan of jazz, request for the main floor when youre making reservations.

4 Stars: Good Food, Less than Average Service (by helyn32)

helyn32 — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I went with three friends to Blue Water Grill and ate in the Jazz Room. Beware: if you want to be able to HEAR the person next to you speak, DO NOT EAT IN THE JAZZ ROOM!!!! The ambience was fine, but we were screaming across the table at each other. Appetizer was an array of shellfish which we found okay but not particularly impressive. The lobster roll was fantastic as was the lobster bisque. I ordered the Wild Atlantic salmon with a mustard viniagrette and asparagus salad - delicious! All entrees came in surprisingly large portions and everyone was more than satiated. Dessert was generously served as well. I definitely would return, but will think twice about being seated in the Jazz Room!

3 Stars: Good food, Not-so-good service! (by ayoung00)

ayoung00 — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I went here last night with 6 of my friends. I made a reservation for us at 8, and we still had to wait about 35 minutes because 'they didn't expect us to be that many people', and yes, I did make a reservation, once again. Finally when we got to sit down, I had to sit right next to the pianist (we were sitting in a jazz hall) and I felt like I could have bothered him if I sneezed or something. I couldn't hear anyone so I was screaming to people who were sitting right next to me. The waitress took about 20 minutes to bring us the menu. She came back 20 minutes after to take our order, and it took us 30 MINUTES to get our appetizer! We ordered it from the raw bar; some oysters, lobsters, mussels and more and I can't understand why that raw plate had to take 35 minutes since they're............raw! Anyways, they were clean and fresh. We liked it. We also waited about another 30 minutes for our entree. 6 Lobster dishes, 1 salmon dish and 1 sea bass dish; the food was okay. I have never paid so much at a dinner in my life but we also got very nice 3 bottles of wine. So I guess that was fine. I recommend this restaurant for a romantic spot but not to pig out like we did! Good scenery, decent food but Not-so-good Service!

5 Stars: Wonderful anniversary (by ksk1)

ksk1 — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:00:00 GMT

My husband and I visit New York once a year for our anniversary. We choose Blue Water Grill for two of our trips. The food is excellent (especially the dumpling appetizer), the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is great. While visiting last year we saw Susan Sharandon and Tim Robbins dinning. It was a great New York dinning expereince and would highly recommend. Very romantic.

5 Stars: User review by nychica5 (by nychica5)

nychica5 — Tue, 16 May 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I went here tonight for my birthday dinner and I loved it. My date and I were seated in the Jazz room the moment we arrived (despite being arriving a half hour earlier than our reservation). The room was a little bit noisy, but not to the point where you couldn't hear your date. We started off with the calamari, which was a little salty, but still tasty. For entrees he had the Surf n' Turf which was delicious, and I had the Sea Bass. The portions were huge for both dishes, and they both tasted amazing. For dessert we had the chocolate fondue, which was also spectacular. I would definitely recommend going back here for any seafood lover! The only downside was the service was a little on the slow side.

3 Stars: Good service/ average food (by islandrx)

islandrx — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:00:00 GMT

The service and ambience is excellent at this restaurant which specializes in seafood. Just go for the seafood everything alse on the menu is below average and overpriced.

4 Stars: Good food, service not so good (by softynk)

softynk — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:00:00 GMT

We were made to wait 20 minutes for our table, finally got a table right by the band, I mean right in front of the band, don't know why they have tables so close to the band, in any case, requested a change of table, so had to wait another 15 mintues. After being seated took our waiter 10 mintues to get us a menu, 15 minutes to come back for our order, by the time we finally got our food it was almost 1 1/2 hour since getting there. The food, I have to say was very good, but service not so good, can't decide if it was worth the wait, probally give it another shot.

5 Stars: Lives Up To Hype Plus Some (by qtgurljny)

qtgurljny — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I've never really been a fan of large, american-style, expensive restaurants. However, Blue Water Grill is a place where I will make a definate exception. Blue Water Grill has some of the BEST seafood entrees I have ever had. While dining I had the crab-crusted red snapple which was to die for. My dining companions had the surf & turf and sea bass, both of which were almost as good as my snapper. Desserts were equally good. The ice cream roll, fondue and cheesecake were all delicious. Pair all the great food with great service, and beautiful architecture, it's no wonder this place is ALWAYS busy.

4 Stars: Pretty Good (by rubicks13)

rubicks13 — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Well we went there last week with 4 people. Had reservations only had to wait 15 mins on a saturday night. Has sat in the Jazz Room, pretty noisy, but it was fun! Everybody ordered something different, fillet, snapper, shrimp, scallops. Got a bottle of wine and apps. Rolls where a little small, over all got out of there for <$200 plus tip for a group of 4. Waiter was a little slow I think she was somewhat new! Anyway pretty darn good!!!

2 Stars: Did you see the bus boy... (by foodie777)

foodie777 — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 09:00:00 GMT

The food was decent. The service was sub par...especially for a B.R. restaurant. I've been accustomed by the restaurant group's great service, so I was disappointed by the long wait for my lunch. The waiter was apologetic on the wait, and comped us a round of beverages.

My table was in the main dining room, but seemed to be a high traffic area for the bus people. The restaurant is busy but the high traffic area in the main dining room detracts from the overall experience.

4 Stars: My favorite Restaurant in manahttan (by sake98)

sake98 — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:00:00 GMT

you will love the seafood especially the RAW APPITIZER, I love the dessert too :)

5 Stars: Helpful staffs (by danceperfectionist)

danceperfectionist — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I had a small family party at Blue Water Grill one week before Christmas. The event manager was very helpful, the host who was in charge that day managed to seat all 12 of us 1.5 hour early when I called in the same day to request it. They are all very nice and efficient. Food is fantastic for the price. Will definitely go back.

1 Stars: food was horrible with that price (by dinlowor)

dinlowor — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I went there last night with my friends, the place was so crowded and noisy. We made a reservation and still have to wait 15mins to be seated. The food was horrible, the fish was over cooked and too salty. The steak was bad, and it taste like they boiled the steak instead of grill (it supposed to be grill). You can find any restaurant in NYC is better than this one.

3 Stars: just average (by kinkiexbi0tch)

kinkiexbi0tch — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:00:00 GMT

nothing great, just average. but prompt seating and friendly staff..

5 Stars: Excellent Restaurant (by tals124)

tals124 — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:00:00 GMT

This is my favorite restaurant in NYC. The jazz room cannot be beat. Service is excellent, and the food and ambiance make it a great value!

5 Stars: Amazing Dining Experience! (by trayci5)

trayci5 — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 09:00:00 GMT

We went for a tame bachelorette party dinner. It is great for large groups! The place is large but very cozy. The service, ambiance and food were amazing. I am a non-fish eating vegetarian so I was a little hesitant of finding something on the menu. They were very accommadating and prepared a side dish as a main course. I highly recommend this restaurant!!!

4 Stars: Deelish (by Jackie M.)

Jackie M. — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 05:51:00 GMT

I've been here four times and each time I left happy. The menu is definitely diverse in terms of types of selection - sushi, raw bar, pasta, etc. The food is served elegantly and the chefs were innovative with flavor. Though they have prix fixe menus, I'd skip over them and just throw down the money so that you can properly explore the menu and not limit yourself.. thats just my suggestion though. The prix fixe menu was pretty good too.

4 Stars: long wait - but you get what you wait for...well and pay for too (by Suffolk L.)

Suffolk L. — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 07:22:00 GMT

Vastly packed establishment, but what do you expect look where its located...and the foods so good its worth the wait..

This is an excellent sea food restaurant... I went with a bunch of sea food lovers and ordered the steak....I have to say it was one of the best steaks I have ever had I would even rate it better than Rothmans (nassau county) which is also excellent

excellent dining experience, food and appetizers are top notch.

PROS: excellent food, prime location
CONS: wait, price (although their both worth it for what you get)

3 Stars: Not exactly what I had hoped for (by griff106)

griff106 — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I had been looking forward to eating here and always heard great things. I made reservations for the jazz room. An hour later and 60 bucks later at the bar (which only probably got us 3 drinks) we were finally seated. The service and food were pretty good but for the price you are paying I expected better. I also found the Jazz Room a bit loud and often found it hard to have a conversation. I'm certainly not saying it was the worst but i certainly didn't think it lived up to all the hype.

2 Stars: User review by jhuang120 (by jhuang120)

jhuang120 — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I've been going to Blue Water for years. The service has gone down hill. I ordered the Lobster Mash and it was horrible. The manager offered to bring more, but I declined. He did not take it off the bill. Then was there a month later and order the seafood 3 tier entree. The ceveche was horrible, the crawfish was spoiled, the mussels did not even have the meat in them. The server offered to have the chef come out and he did not. The manager came out in his place. He offered to comp our apps and sent a round of sparkling wine.

3 Stars: Avergae food quality and overpriced (by babzik701)

babzik701 — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 09:00:00 GMT

The atmosphere is good. Only a little loud for my taste. I like smaller, quieter places. This is definitely not it. The jazz room is great, there's live jazz playing. The service is great, the staff is nice and friendly. The rolls and sushi are good while the main course food is average - not so great, small portions and overpriced. The dessert is delicious. Overall, I would probably recomend just to go check it out since it is such a popular place. However, this would not become one of my often-visited restaurants.

4 Stars: Great Food, Great Scene (by Susan C.)

Susan C. — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 12:58:00 GMT

Blue Water Grill is right in the middle of union square and has been named one of new york's most popular hangouts by zagat's. The food is excellent from the fish and steak to the desserts. I especially love the chocolate molten cake. There is a lot of outdoor seating when it's nice out as well and they offer live jazz downstairs.

4 Stars: Excellent Cuisine, Fantastic Atmosphere, Long Waits (by Anne D.)

Anne D. — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 06:04:00 GMT

Even though my husband and I had an 8 o'clock reservation, we did not sit down until somewhat after nine o'clock. The long wait aside (and we were given free cocktails), the seafood at this Union Square hotspot was outstanding and the live jazz was a wonderful accompaniment to a great meal. Go in big for the great appetizers rather than saving room for desert since the post meal sweets selection is rather ordinary.

3 Stars: Lots of sizzle, limited steak (by jschwtz)

jschwtz — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Blue Water is restaurant eqivalent of a beautiful girl who getsyou excited because she looks great, but is mind-numbingly dull when you finally engage her in conversation. It has a great bar scene, and a nice jazz room downstairs, but the food is consistently disappointing; good, but not great. If you don't require the scene, there is much better seafood in the neighborhood.

5 Stars: Easily on NYC's list of Top Ten Restaurants (by snolan72)

snolan72 — Mon, 09 May 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I love this place! Excellent service, delicious food (try the Lobster Mashed Potatoes) and an atmosphere with a good NYC feeling. I recommend the Jazz Room. The music is the perfect accompaniment to the dining experience. Good date place, perfect for hosting out-of-town vistors and fun with colleagues. Great, great, great!!!

3 Stars: ONLY IN NEW YORK........... (by pleasegodnotme2)

pleasegodnotme2 — Mon, 18 Apr 2005 09:00:00 GMT

My date and I were excited to go, and didn't even mind the 25 minute wait (EVEN WITH OUR RESERVATION) to get a table. I ordered the 14 oz Grilled Sirloin and my date had the lobster and scallops. We had an overpriced bottle of chardonnay and a Spider Roll appetizer. The roll was fine, but nothing special. My steak was better than expected although the cut of meat wasn't the best. I've had far better for less at the big steak houses. Her food came cold and she was very displeased. Overall, typical New York City....you pay for the ambience and to be able to say you've been there, the food was only slightly above average.

3 Stars: service doesn't match their good food (by katjam28)

katjam28 — Sat, 02 Apr 2005 09:00:00 GMT

i don't have much complain about this place in fact i go there once in a while
but i have to say there are couple staffs who are very arrogant and unfriendly.
once i called to make a reservation and it was absolutly terrible experience if it wasn't for my friend's birthday party i would have never dine there ever again.. very very rude phone mannerism..this is corporate restaurant and i think training staffs are very important. staffs are face of the restaurant, and it was absolutely ugly

4 Stars: Great seafood (by cl_foodie)

cl_foodie — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:00:00 GMT

This is a great place. On the weekends, they have a jazz bar downstairs. The food was very well done and the desserts were even better! The prices are very reasonable as well, especially for New York.

4 Stars: Great for a large group (by spgayle)

spgayle — Mon, 07 Mar 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Nine people for dinner and everyone was pleased! Yes, this place can be noisy and the food is not tremendously sophisticated. However the food was very good and it offered something for each of the very different palates at our table. They were late in seating us despite our reservation for the first seating of the night. However we were made to feel very comfortable at the bar and they even brought exta chairs so we could sit together. For dinner we were seated upstairs and this allowed for us to hear each other and our noise didn't seem to bother anyone else. The waitstaff was efficient and pleasant. This is a great place for a large group. Appetizers, a bottle of champagne, dinner and coffee came to 58 total--including tax and tip, and we enjoyed three hours there.

5 Stars: A MUST TO GO (by daniladanila)

daniladanila — Sun, 20 Feb 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I Have been there a lot of times for brunch and...it's always great. Even if you have o wait to get a table, once you seat it's a pleasure to stay. Omlette is great and banana caramel desset is outstanding.

5 Stars: Above and Beyond Expections..... (by smackem35dave)

smackem35dave — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 09:00:00 GMT

After hearing about Blue Water Grill for years now, I findly was able to check it out for a buddys birthday. This place was Outstandinggggggg. All 7 people at my table agreed that it was one of the best meals we had ever had. The prices were a tad pricey but it really was worth it. Try the Blackened Swordfish and the Sauteed Scallop Appetizers which were to die for. I will recommend this place to anybody in need of a great dining experiences.

4 Stars: Fine Fish (by lab321)

lab321 — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:00:00 GMT

While I prefer BR Guest's other seafood restaurants Atlantic Grill and Ocean Grill, Blue Water Grill does have great cuisine. The problem with it is that it is always overcrowded and very noisy as a result. The tables are also much too close together in parts of the restaurant. Nevertheless, the food is good enough to disregard the bad aspects of the dining experience at Blue Water. I'm sure that I'll continue to go back.

5 Stars: Excellent Food, Comfortable Atmosphere (by almondjoi8)

almondjoi8 — Mon, 03 Jan 2005 09:00:00 GMT

The food was prepared exceptionally well. I had the special, grilled Red Snapper... it was excellent. I felt very comfortable and it had a very romantic atmosphere.

4 Stars: Pretty Damn Good (by bellakitty)

bellakitty — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 09:00:00 GMT

I agree that the service here is not the best, so I try to go during off hours and days that are not as crowded for dinner. I have to admit that the 6 or so times I've been here, I've gotten the same thing to eat every time: Swordfish with crabmeat/sweetpotato hash. I love it! I've tasted off of friends plates and different desserts and have never put a bad thing in my mouth here. You do have to keep of top of the waiter for drinks, bread, etc. They are very slow or not attentive at all. Go at 5:00 on a weekday and enjoy.

1 Stars: Bad Service!! (by nybabydoll)

nybabydoll — Wed, 10 Nov 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Went there with a friend for early dinner. The food was all right, nothing special. The waitress was so mean that she didn't guide us to a table when we were obviously waiting to be seated! She eventually gave us a table on the very corner, which was so uncomfortable! Couldn't believe it. What is it. She didn't like it my friend and I were looking damn sexy?! Never again!

1 Stars: Save Your Money (by carlbillek)

carlbillek — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Like all BR Guest Restaurants, BWG, sells class (the restaurant looks nice, the hostesses are pretty, etc.) but fails to deliver. We waited half an hour (we had a reservation) and when we asked to be seated, were given the worst table in the place. Once we eventaully got seated (all tables are practically on top of each other), we were hustled through our meal by a waitstaff that clearly knows how quickly they need to turn the table over. If you want a nice dining experience, there's a million restaurants to go to other than this high-class TGI Fridays.

4 Stars: Lovely.... (by alsmez)

alsmez — Thu, 05 Aug 2004 09:00:00 GMT

What a delightful spot to have dinner on a warm summer evening! There was a short wait for a table, which we spent at the bar, then we were seated on their patio. The food (blue marlin, carb-buster sushi, chocolate fondue) was wonderful, the wine list extensive, the sommelier helpful - all in all, a great place for a romantic dinner!

4 Stars: Fine Union Square Dining (by nevedovsky)

nevedovsky — Thu, 15 Jul 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Everything about this place is at least good, but there isn't too much that qualifies as great. The appetizers are very good, the entrees are good, and the desserts are rather mundane. Overall, the food is good, though I recommend skipping dessert and just going for an appetizer and entree.

The service is good, and the atmosphere provides a very comfortable place in which to eat. I would certainly go there again.

2 Stars: Sorely disappointed (by xenya8)

xenya8 — Thu, 08 Jul 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Went with a group of 5 for Restaurant week. Wanted to check it out because we had heard so many good things, to see if it was worth coming back on a regular night. The food was average at best. I can't say I haven't had better. The restaurant itself was beautiful, and we understood that they were having a busy night, but a badly cracked water glass, no silverware and an inattentive waitress (had to ask for a knife, among other things, repeatedly) was unacceptable. The dinner arrived 2 minutes after the appetizer. We felt rushed and uncomfortable. Certainly not what we expected from the famed Blue Water Grill. We were given second rate treatment because we were ordering from the restaurant week menu. I believe that the place did not put its best foot forward. My friends and I wont be coming back.

3 Stars: Good but did not meet expectations (by mel0055)

mel0055 — Sat, 26 Jun 2004 09:00:00 GMT

I brought my family here when they were visiting me in NY and I had heard great things about this restaurant. It was good, but not great. The Mahi was definitely better than the Swordfish which I felt was pretty dry. The drinks were ok but could of been stronger. We had 7 people and were squeezed into a table probably made for 6 so we didn't have a ton of room. The service was good though but I won't be back for a while.

5 Stars: excellent (by dbuchman)

dbuchman — Mon, 05 Apr 2004 09:00:00 GMT

The food and service was excellent. The prices are very reasonable. The portions are not huge but filling, and leave enough room for desert. My only suggestion is to get there early on a Saturday night if you don't like big crowds. I had a 6:45 reservation and by the time I left at around 8:15, the bar area was mobbed and hard to pass through to the exit.

5 Stars: My Favorite NYC Restaurant (by dwinkl)

dwinkl — Sun, 15 Feb 2004 09:00:00 GMT

With the most fabulous atmosphere and service in the city, the location, food, and charm all make this one of the most spectacular scenes in all of New York. One will walk away, feeling full and entirely satisfied by the extraordinary wine and food (not to mention the first-class service). The Blue Water Grill is an absolute must for anyone living in or visiting the tri-state area. Don't forget to sample the lobster mash potatoes! It's a must! Yum!

5 Stars: A classic for a reason (by nycguy)

nycguy — Wed, 04 Feb 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Four of us went for a perfect evening out. The food was excellent, with lots of choices and nice sized portions.

From the hostess to the waiters, everyone was friendly.

We especially loved the tuna and the desserts.

5 Stars: Delicious!!!! (by jasmineg)

jasmineg — Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:00:00 GMT

The food was extraordinary. .
It's served very stylishly and it tastes delicious. It's crowded so definitely make a reservation. It's a little bit loud but after a bottle of wine, which you can, chose from an extensive wine list, you'll forget about people around you. The staff is very pleasant and helpful when choosing your meal. Yes, it is pricy and portions are small but it's worth it! I would highly recomed it to anybody.

4 Stars: Blue Water Grill (by colleeno_reilly)

colleeno_reilly — Wed, 10 Dec 2003 09:00:00 GMT

We made reservations however they aparently overbooked or something so we had to wait for about 40 minutes. and even though we were the ones who were put out, the hostess was rude to us about it. However, the wait was worth it, the food was just great - make sure you have the tuna. The upstairs room was pretty warm but not that crowded. It was an alright dining experience.

5 Stars: great food, great atmosphere. (by wine2food)

wine2food — Mon, 17 Nov 2003 09:00:00 GMT

my boyfriend took me there on friday night.
it's very crowded, so you sould make a reservation in advance.
very nice atmosphere. it gets kinda noisy, but all the tables are not too small or too big; just right size so you and your girl/boyfriend can seat closer and talk without yelling.

food was great. i had a robster. they are famous for seafoods, but meat was great as well. my boyfriend had steak and he absolutely loved it.

most of the wines (bottle) are on pricey side.

4 Stars: romantic (by crio)

crio — Fri, 14 Nov 2003 09:00:00 GMT

The wait was very long, even if you have reservations. The food was absolutely wonderful...I cannot forget the salmon in wasabi sauce. Great ambiance with the live jazz music. Expensive...romantic...impressive. Great place to bring your date.

4 Stars: Jazz it up! (by d_sherin)

d_sherin — Wed, 29 Oct 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Very nice place. Went there for drinks and dinner. The upstairs bar was kinda busy when I got there, but it dind't really matter. was able to fit in and have a couple. Diner downstairs is GREAT! They had a 3-piece jazz band playing that was really good. They played all cover songs, but switched them up really nice. Only drag was that there was a long time inbetween sets. The bar downstairs was a nice place to grab an after dinner drink and take in some more music.

4 Stars: Lovely and Light (by funblondiee)

funblondiee — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 09:00:00 GMT

The food was delicious (crabcakes, spring rolls, blackened tuna, lobster/scallops and definitely the chocolate fondue all fab). Our wait staff all pleasant, easily available and courteous as well. Definitely sit in the jazz area, music is low enough to talk over and enjoyable enough to have playing during your meal. Bring family/friends/dates to impress. Meal was worth the money especially for the city. DEFINITELY worth a try and a revisit!

4 Stars: Nice atmosphere. (by jmrucco)

jmrucco — Tue, 02 Sep 2003 09:00:00 GMT

The restaraunt was classy and romantic. The service was good. The food was fair. I've had better meals. The jazz bar is a good place for couples.

4 Stars: Reservations, what are they good for.. (by danapt)

danapt — Tue, 19 Aug 2003 09:00:00 GMT

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!
We made reservations for 8:30 pm on a tuesday but we were not seated for almost an hour because "they were running behind schedule because the management overbooks." Maybe the management should have more faith in their chef who makes an AMAZING chilean sea bass. but then again it is loud and many customers get drunk and obnoxious and waitresses are sub-par. hmm..great food, but not a great place to dine.

5 Stars: Wonderful! (by lcowdrick)

lcowdrick — Fri, 08 Aug 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Best seafood I've had in the city yet! Great atomosphere... Jazz room if you like. Amazing Fondue for chocolate lovers.

5 Stars: Great Food (by jodee312)

jodee312 — Sun, 27 Jul 2003 09:00:00 GMT

The food was very good. Our party had four people in it and we all tried eachother's meals - one was just as wonderful as the other! The service was okay - but when I made the reservation I told them that it was my Mother in Law's birthday - what was great was come desert they remembered. It is that kind of service that means a lot to me - more than if my water gets filled quickly.

3 Stars: Snotty Service but Geat Seafood.. (by KimSal)

KimSal — Tue, 22 Jul 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I took visiting family to BWG after a recommendation from a friend. However, the service was horrible. Even though we had a reservation we waited for a long period of time and the host was rude. It was a Sunday night and not overly crowded. Once we were finally seated, it was way in the back and under a staircase. On the positive side, the food is quite good, especially the olive crusted tuna. If you can deal with bad serice, the food is worth the trip.

3 Stars: Great Atmosphere, Sub-par food (by smirky)

smirky — Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I have been here a number of times because I love the atmosphere so much that I continue to give it a chance to redeem itself in the food department. Unfortuanately, the food has been consistently disappointing - especially the fish, not fresh most of the time, flavorless, over-cooked and the tuna I had (rare) on one occasion seemed like it had been sitting around for a while and was extremely gristly - I've had grilled tuna across the park at L'Express that was superior compared to this. Unless someone else is paying, I won't go back here for dinner.

3 Stars: Totally Clueless Waitress!! (by rit092769)

rit092769 — Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:00:00 GMT

My sister and I treated an aunt for brunch last Sunday. We chose Blue Water Grill on the recommendation of our friends and for its live music. Food was good. Ambience was good. Music was good. UNFORTUNATELY, OUR WAITRESS SUCKED BIG TIME!! She looked like she had a hangover that it took her 38 minutes before she got our orders. Two groups of diners behind us in line had been served already while we were just waiting patiently for someone to take our orders. Calling the attention of a service staff is comparable to catching a fly with chopsticks. Sad to say, she seems pretty clueless as to what service means. I may come back but only with the assurance that I do not come across her. I strongly recommend she goes back to training.

4 Stars: Good food (by gsp209)

gsp209 — Fri, 25 Apr 2003 09:00:00 GMT

This is not my favorite seafood restaurant in NYC (Shaffer City is better), I thought the food here was reasonably priced and tasty. When I went, the place wasn't that busy and the wait staff were rude. However, the food made up for what the service lacked.

5 Stars: FANTASTIC!! (by wchocbee1)

wchocbee1 — Mon, 21 Apr 2003 09:00:00 GMT

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS...DIVINELY DELICIOUS...THE SEAFOOD IS FRESH AND MARVELOUS WHEN GRILLED. EVEN THOUGH WE GOT THERE EARLY WE WERE SEATED RIGHT AWAY.

EVERYTHING FROM START TO FINISH WAS GREAT AND I HAD A WONDERFUL ANNIVERSARY.
DO TRY THE CHOCOLATE FONDUE AND THE VALROHNA CAKE (SINFULLY DELICIOUS).

5 Stars: Nice place (by jackryan)

jackryan — Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Blue Water is great place to eat dinner. Nice atmo and good seafood. Around 120 for 2 people, app, entree, bottle including tip.

5 Stars: Pleasant Experience (by foodcritic8)

foodcritic8 — Wed, 12 Mar 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I've taken a few of my clients there. Everytime I went I had a very pleasant experience. The food was very good. The Chilean Seabass does not disappoint. But you need to save room for desert because the Banana Caramel Tower was very good. I'm shameful to admit I ate every bite of it.

5 Stars: Always solid (by nkranes)

nkranes — Mon, 10 Mar 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I've eaten dinner here at least 10 times and never been disappointed. The service is always helpful and attentive. The oysters are great, although I would have liked a larger selection. The fish is fresh, nicely portioned and well cooked. I always finish with the Valrhona chocolate cake and a glass of Port. Always very solid and reasonably priced.

4 Stars: Don't drink the wine (by Cmech99)

Cmech99 — Mon, 03 Mar 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Being from San Francisco I may be biased on this but I had a $9 glass of cab that was similar to the quality of a $3 bottle of wine. Other than that, the food was very good. I had a tuna sushi roll that was excellent. I liked the downstairs eating area best, where the jazz is performed.

5 Stars: Great experience (by tidy)

tidy — Sat, 22 Feb 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Everything we ordered was delicious (from fish to steak) plus we had a great table in the jazz room. The entire experience was perfect. The reservation system is a bit messy it took the host upstairs a while to find our reservation & the host downstairs did not have our information at all but was able to squeeze us in. Service was friendly we don't feel stuffy like some other restaurants.

5 Stars: If you like seafood... (by buglafi)

buglafi — Fri, 21 Feb 2003 09:00:00 GMT

get the seafood castle as an appetizer. Outrageous amount of good food. Everything else was top notch but that was the best...

4 Stars: Good But not Great (by lancemanhattan)

lancemanhattan — Sun, 16 Feb 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Blue water lived somewhat up to its hype. It energized atmosphere was all there however the food was "good" and service could have been a little better for a so called "great restaurant". Not to say it was bad, it just wasnt the best. Also be prepared to drop some dough.

5 Stars: excellent (by baileyzoeca)

baileyzoeca — Sun, 09 Feb 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Excellent food & service. You got a bang for your buck... Recommend it to everyone and will return ASAP!

3 Stars: Disappointing... (by gpenegar)

gpenegar — Fri, 31 Jan 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I was disappointed with our dining experience. We had a group of nine. Seating was very cramped. The service was poor. The food was pretty good. But, I've had much better in NY. I will go elsewhere next time.

4 Stars: Awesome Oysters (by sandywong28)

sandywong28 — Tue, 21 Jan 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I've had a great experience everytime I go to the Blue Water Grill. The jazz room is amazing and so are their oysters. If you plan on going, make a reservation at least one week in advance... they book up quickly!

5 Stars: Brunch in the City (by flipcityboy)

flipcityboy — Tue, 21 Jan 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Just had a great Brunch with a friend on Sunday. This old bank converted into a restaurant looks very cozy and chic. You can walk in without a reservation to nab a table but they request that you'd better be finished in an hour though. The fluffy seafood omelette and fresh squeezed orange juice is hard to beat. With the Jazz music filtering in and the cocktails come in after 12 PM, you are guaranteed to ease your way into a lazy Sunday. We're going to try the jazz room next time.

5 Stars: Perfect (by abrien74)

abrien74 — Mon, 20 Jan 2003 09:00:00 GMT

My boyfriend and I got there early and ordered a martini from the Jazz Room bar. These martinis were huge, two for one basically, and absolutely delicious! Our waiter was incredibly friendly and was very knowledgeable of everything in the restaurant. We ordered the chopped salad and filet mignon maki roll (cooked) for appetizers. The roll was amazing. I had the blackened swordfish and he had the monkfish special. Everything was so savory! The more we ate, the more we loved our food! We had to try desert, even though we were stuffed to the gills. We shared the chocolate fondu and quickly forgot how full we were. The fruit that came with the fondu was perfectly ripe, no bruises at all. Everything about this place was perfect, even the price! What a wonderful treat! We can't wait to go back!

5 Stars: Always a great place anyday anytime. (by WolphGang)

WolphGang — Thu, 09 Jan 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I've been here a million times and never been dissappointed. It is consistently good in all aspects.

It is a huge space, there are three seating areas. The dowstairs has live jazz music which is a nice setting. The main floor is good when the weather is nice --there are french doors that lead to outside seating. And the upstairs has a great overlook.

Just a few recommendations: the chopped salad, the crab cakes, the seafood tower, any seafood special, the sweet potato fries and you MUST get the warm chocolate oooooze cake w/vanilla ice cream for dessert.

4 Stars: great (by cher012)

cher012 — Thu, 26 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

great ambience, service and spectacular food. the seafood was fresh with just the right touch of condiments. reasonably priced for their high qualities.

4 Stars: Loved the Jazz Room! (by RLGinNYC)

RLGinNYC — Wed, 25 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

We went on Christmas Eve and the food was delicious and service excellent. We sat in the Jazz room and had a lovely evening. The chopped salad is great, same as the other BR Guest restaurants. Highly recommend the lobster roll as an appetizer, for an entree the sauteed lobster and scallops dish and the banana ice cream tower for dessert.

2 Stars: Disappointed (by CuisineCritic)

CuisineCritic — Tue, 24 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Very average and extremely disappointing. I was visiting from out of town and received a recommendation from a local. Service was by far the most disappointing. Two tables sat after us and were served water and drinks before the waiter even visited our table. Then the service went into high gear with multiple orders, appitizers and salads all coming out at once. For a dining experience, I would NOT recommend. If the food was amazing, we could could have forgiven the service, but even that was "ho-hum."

4 Stars: Great service, space; so-so food (by nycgirl2002)

nycgirl2002 — Thu, 19 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

We had a big group here for a Saturday night dinner; our table was ready ~15 minutes later than the reservation time (pretty good for a busy night) and our server was excellent the entire time. The main floor space is lovely, but cavernous (which means *VERY* noisy), so our server was especially patient with us since we couldn't hear each other or her half the time. The food is pretty bland, but by no means bad. We had some good oysters and a few good fish dishes. At least they price their food moderately, so you don't feel ripped off. This is definitely a good place for drinks and is festive this time of year.

3 Stars: good fro brunch (by gleuny)

gleuny — Fri, 06 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

The first time was a disappointing, overpriced crowded diner. However, brunch is a good value for this atmospher. Make a reservation, and if possible grab a seat outside, even on cool days the heat torches work great. Order Crab cakes egg benidict.

2 Stars: Overpriced (by urbanoutlaw)

urbanoutlaw — Mon, 25 Nov 2002 09:00:00 GMT

The food is good, but waaaay overpriced. I mean it's basically a wall street crowd with prices to match. You can easily get a lobster in Chinatown that's the same quality but half the price. I don't think it's worth it.

5 Stars: Better than the reviews make it (by trueqwest)

trueqwest — Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I had always wanted to try this restaurant, ever since my girlfriend told me about it and especially after I read the reviews on CitySearch and other websites.

I was overwhelmed.

Try the lobster bisque, it's especially creamy and rich. The soy-wasabi Chilean Sea Bass is better than you can imagine. With the soy, wasabi, ginger, and sticky rice, it's easy to imagine this is sushi. Our dinner was enhanced by a 1999 Pinot Grigio, recmmended by the waitress.

I cannot wait until I go back there...

5 Stars: Love this place! (by jlwilmers)

jlwilmers — Wed, 02 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

One of my favorite places to eat and people watch. The service is wonderful and the food is great.

4 Stars: The best sea food in the city! (by pnanda)

pnanda — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Blue Water Grill is by far one of the better sea food restaurants I have visited, the food is fresh, the ambiance very swanky and the service equally good, except for the long wait, even if you have a reservation, and the very "popular" restaurant will keep up its image by making you wait for a table, no matter what! But the food is exceptional and definitely worth the wait! Visit its brother restaurants uptwon, Atlantic Grill and Ocean Grill, a wee bit even better!

5 Stars: Blue Water Grill takes the Cake! (by ccritter27)

ccritter27 — Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! There are not enough good things i can say about this stellar restaurant! We were seated in the Jazz room, and the ambiance was posh yet casual with a light amount of background jazz music that gave the whole place a warm aura. The salad, appetizer, entree, and desert were all fall-on-the-floor to die for! nd the service was exceptionall as well. This is the best place for either a cozy date or a lively family gathering. Blue Water Grill takes the cake!

2 Stars: loud and mediocre (by pjv7ex)

pjv7ex — Tue, 24 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

if you like very loud music, or have a date you don't feel like talking to, this is the place to go. the service is so-so; our waiter told us there was a table for us, then took us back to the entrance , we then waited another fifteen minutes- confusion seems to reign. the bartender had no clue how to make a manhattan. this is a good restaurant for people watching of wannabe trendies, the food is good but the lousy service and decibel level ruined it. maybe the other levels are better but the first floor is just too loud.

5 Stars: "OH MY GOD!" (by okunbella)

okunbella — Sun, 22 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

EXCELLENT LUNCH! Appatisers are the way to go! The steamed (SHRIMP) dumplings were out of this world,and if you like sushi the salmon balls, and the spicy tuna totally impressed my husband (his initial thought being,probaly another over price so/so tourist trap). Just thinking about their LOBSTER BISQUE makes my mouth water. A must for desert is the CREEM BERLAY (?). Only one little problem is they serve it cold, make sure and ask to have it warmed up and you'll think your in heaven. The drinks were excellent, as was the service, and atmosphere. ENJOY!!

4 Stars: Great Date Place (by manhattanite)

manhattanite — Fri, 20 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Good food and service. Very good-looking crowd. Excellent place to chill and ease into a weekend.

4 Stars: excellent union sq seafood restaurant (by ironstomach)

ironstomach — Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

great seafood restaurant in union square. went there for lunch and ordered the shellfish combo (oysters, clams, shrimp, lobster) and prix fix lunch, which is a good deal at $20.02. oysters were fantastic while the shrimp were tough (overcooked). atlantic salmon was very succulent. service was friendly. what makes blue water grill standout is the decor, the upstairs level in particular with its booths and view of the main dining floor. great place to bring that special someone.

5 Stars: Excellent choice (by lindyhopper27)

lindyhopper27 — Wed, 04 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

We made reservations and they seated us promptly. We picked this place strictly from citysearch recommendation. Great advice. Food was fantastic. Wonderful sushi appetizers. Striped black bass cooked to perfection. Very crowded, don't go without reservations. Well worth the money. Convenient from subway.

2 Stars: God forbid you just want dessert (by jovina1)

jovina1 — Tue, 03 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Once the waiter found out we just wanted dessert, he treated us like we had the plague. His attitude sort of ruined what I wanted to be a nice little time since it was my sister's birthday and she loves their chcolate cake. So, even though I have been there quite often, I am sorry to say that our family will not be going there again.

5 Stars: ASK FOR CHRIS!!! (by laylayladylay)

laylayladylay — Thu, 29 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

We went to Blue Water Grill (what a place!) for my grandmother's 89th birthday. The crab cakes were ecsquisite! I had the shrimps pasta. I t was the best. Last time I had the chicken. It was good too. Gram's had the Sea Bass. It was as good as bacon. A really nice guy named Chris waited on us. He said ask for him next time. He even brought over his girlfriend Donna to meet my grandma. Will definitely go back to Blue Water Grill!!!

5 Stars: Good service & food are hard to find. (by Juditp)

Juditp — Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

This restaurant had a Sex & The City feeling when you walk in. Very trendy...just when I thought I checked out all my surroundings, the food and service took my attention. I would recommend this restaurant to any of my friends that are in the area. I have and will go back again and again.

5 Stars: Blue Water Best! (by robinallstadt)

robinallstadt — Tue, 27 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Very romantic setting in the coolest area of Manhattan...Union Square. The food is extraordinary.

4 Stars: Nice, clean, happening (by technoir)

technoir — Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

What a nice time we had at this place. Service is not bad and the food isn't either.
Not my favorite seafood place in the city, but it could be if they keep up the good work.

5 Stars: great place that doesn't break the bank (by krsalvo)

krsalvo — Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

This restaurant and bar is beautiful and the food is really good. Order any of the seafood dishes and you'll surely be pleased. Plus, it is a great atmosphere for a date or just to go to with some friends. For the mere about 50 bucks a piece, it's definitely worth a try. Any restaurant comparable in NY is much moer expensive.

5 Stars: Great Atmosphere, Good Food (by kingofnyc79)

kingofnyc79 — Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I really don't think that BWG has the best food in the city (as good as it is), but nothing - and I mean NOTHING - can beat the atmosphere here. Between the glamour of the converted bank and the views of Union Square, I can't think of a more relaxing place to have any meal.

5 Stars: Take the dip!!!!! (by Jonh)

Jonh — Mon, 19 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Still "as good as seafood gets", more than six years around as one of NY's best seafood restaurants. A must try (go during week days)

4 Stars: loud but good (by lori_2002)

lori_2002 — Fri, 02 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

It's pretty loud on the first floor, definitely not conducive to conversations. But the sushi was super fresh and delicious. I got the tropical style shrimp salad to start - it started to be a bit too much about halfway through. Otherwise, the food was great! I'd go back again! Only scary part was watching that staircase shake when a guy ran down it!

5 Stars: best restaurant for brunch in NY! (by scubagal)

scubagal — Sat, 27 Jul 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I adore this restaurant... I don't know what is better, between the lobster eggs benedict or the grilled chicken cobb- this place is my favorite sit outside and enjoy the city restaurant!

5 Stars: Seafood at it's best (by mcosta)

mcosta — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 09:00:00 GMT

This is the best place for seafood in NY. Classy but comfortably casual the outdoor seating is wonderful for two and the service is flawless. A experience worth every penny.

4 Stars: Yummy (by kkofton)

kkofton — Sun, 07 Jul 2002 09:00:00 GMT

We dinned here for our first wedding anniversary. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great. The waiter wasn't the greatest but we made the most of it. He didn't seem to have any knowledge of wine and what would compliment my meal. Only other problem was the table being too small and too close to other table's not much privacy for romance. Other than that a great experience.

4 Stars: Yum!!! (by ginamog)

ginamog — Tue, 25 Jun 2002 09:00:00 GMT

everything was wonderful about this place. we had reservations and we did have to wait a bit for our table but they apologized and all was well. the oysters were so fresh and yummy!!! great wine and wonderful deserts. definitely highly recommended!!!

5 Stars: 10 (by tomkruger02)

tomkruger02 — Mon, 24 Jun 2002 09:00:00 GMT

The Blue Water Grill has style, with it's first rate menu and an ambiance that is sure to put a smile on everyone's face.