Blue Water Grill
“Dessert: Salted Caramel Cake (LOVE) and Caramelized Banana Tower (I'm not a banana lover, but those at my table that are loved it).”
“To finish, a spoonful of coconut sorbet and a topping of sliced raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries rounded on the dish.”
“Try to get a big booth right by the patio on a nice day 🙂 a little expensive but for a special occasion it is definitely worth it!”
Blue Water Grill
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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I've only been here a few times, but I love this place! The food is amazing! The first time I came here was for a large party, and I cannot remember what I ate. But I recently had dinner here and every bite I took was amazing.
We started with fish tacos, deviled eggs, and lobster rolls, as small plates. DELISH! I had the kale caesar salad with grilled shrimp for dinner and it was just AMAZING. Also, it's not on the menu, but ask for the smoked mushrooms. You'll die from how amazing they are!!
The service is amazing and the ambiance is nice. Definitely check it out for a nice fancy night out on the town!
I really enjoyed this old fashioned restaurant. Marble everywhere. They are renovating soon which to me seemed unnecessary. We had the epic seafood tower and fantastic lobster roll bites. The bites were epic! Best bites of lobster I've had, a New England roll buttered and roasted with perfect amount of salad… Hard to describe but trust me if you like lobster rolls get this appetizer… We re-ordered more. The bartender was friendly lovely too.
This is truly a classic and all around simply wonderful restaurant. I'm so lucky to call this my neighborhood go to spot. It's perfect for any occasion.
1. Their New Years party was so well done and honestly a hidden secret for Manhattan. 80 dollar spend minimum per person for an evening of music, cocktails, food. The space was decorated with balloons filling the high ceilings, attentive staff , DJ and amazing drinks. The food was good but I wouldn't call it amazing that night, I think it's because the kitchen was overwhelmed.
Cocktails(fantastically crafted) and oysters mmm
2. Beautiful outdoor tables to sit and watch the world of union square whirl by you.
3. The Jazz room downstairs is so relaxed. Come and spend the evening with great people music.
As far as the food, it is delicious, especially the Chilean sea bass, but I wouldn't say it's amazing or innovative. I prefer to come for the oysters, sushi specialty rolls, jazz and cocktails. Right now the hibiscus drink is my favorite .
TEMPURA MONSTER trust me it is the best roll, I get it every time and still not sick of it. The whole roll is fried and crisped to perfection
This restaurant still sets the standard for service, food ,and just getting everything right. I've come here with friends and family and it works for every age range from 20s to 80s. I love this place so much and can't say enough great things about how special it is to me. I've brought only my closest people here and now this restaurant is a part of my family. I hope it will be a part of yours too.
Wow amazing seafood and ambiance. Had a great dining experience here with the family.
Only annoying part is the wait (I made a reservation too, didn't get seated until 30 min after).
Of the entrees we got, the Chilean sea bass and the fish for 2 (it's huge and presentation is impeccable!) really stood out. The Chilean sea bass is super tender and has a sweet kick to it. The fish for 2 was also a bass fish and it was deboned with tender chunks of meat ready for your feasting.
I also really liked the fish fries appetizer. They're not fries at all but rather fried skinny fish accompanied with mayo dip.
Yelp reviews rave about the banana tower but it was too sweet for me and I have a sweet tooth! Same goes for the warm toffee cake we had.
Overall, fantastic casual fine dining experience.
Stopped here early Friday night. Happy hour lasts until 6 pm. The bartender didn't really call out the specials, and there weren't really any clear markings anywhere. Found out there were specials after we closed out. Star lost…
Cocktails are roughly $15-$18. Tried the seasonal Cosmo and the Metropolis. Both were decent.
Headed downstairs to the Jazz room around 6 pm. The band was still setting up and didn't really start playing until roughly 7 pm. Acoustic setup wasn't the best, but at least it was not overly loud.
The West coast oysters were fresh, and they also have a decent selection of reds and whites at various sizes (i.e. Glass, 1/2 bottle, full bottle, etc.).
Service was attentive without being disruptive. Good experience overall.
Booking a party of five several weeks in advance for Blue Water Grill's Jazz Room, I was hoping everything would go smoothly on arrival.
Our party arrived a different times but the hostess was incredibly accommodating and seated us at our table anyway. A band began playing softly within minutes while our server came out to introduce himself.
We ordered a variety of dishes off the menu. I selected two different sushi rolls for my entree: the spicy tuna and union square rolls. Neither made much of an impression on me. Good, but nothing stand out in terms of flavor, spice or texture. For pairing I tried an unfiltered sake that was quite good.
The live music throughout our dinner and the constant attention from our server made for an enjoyable experience all around, but if I were just rating the food I'd likely give Blue Water Grill a three star ranking as opposed to four.
A first-rate restaurant conveniently located next to Union Square. If the place reminds you of the classic scene in "The Dark Knight" where Heath Ledger's "Joker" character robs a bank, you're not crazy. The place is a repurposed former bank with all the internal decor maintained. Many repurposed places — converted warehouse lofts, for example — look hideous, but this place is really elegant and classy.
Food is nuts. I went for the calimari, which I thought was typical B-rate fried stuff you get at a gastropub, but not so. Thing was a delicacy with aoili (sp?!?!) oil on top. Added to that a Chilean sea bass with rice and lettuce on the side and a flourless chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream on the side.
Why a "4" and not the coveted #MerlinFive? It's my patented P2P (price 2 portions ratio). There's just a little less food for dollar than I think is warranted, and this scrawny AZN with a fast metabolism was still a little hungry afterwards. I probably would have been even more irritated had I ordered some of sushi rolls, where you only get 2 pieces for like $10. What?!
Still, a great place.
Incredible everything. I haven't even tried everything. That's how confident I am that this place knows how it's done. If you are looking for some really beautiful, high quality seafood, this is the place to be. Upon entering, the space inside is massive with an upper level and even an outside patio area. I went on a warm spring day and it was perfect for those who wished to people watch the people in Union Square and enjoy a breeze. I ordered the Salmon & Lobster roll, which was perfect. The flavors and texture of the sushi was great. Here's the catch: This place isn't light on the wallet. You go here when you want to really impress someone or just do something special. For a draft Sam Adams and my sushi roll, the bill came out to the high 20s. So, pro tip, be ready to spend! Otherwise, I have also done MealPass pickup through them for a kale salad which was fresh and quick to pickup. You just head over to their bar and they prepare it within minutes to get you on your way. Finally, the service was super attentive and friendly. I opted for the inside experience and was pleased to feel it was well air conditioned. Neither too hot, nor too cold. Keep it up BWG, I shall be returning someday!