Blue Water Seafood
“- exceptional service, and simply prepared delicious dinners make it well worth a trip- and you definitely save tons since it's BYOB!”
“The oyster was burst with a mouthful of ocean water, each bite of the meat was flavorful, and and juicy.”
“Now, for the part you've all been waiting for- We started with a special appetizer they had, calamari in some kind of sweet mango sauce with a side of a lightly sour dipping sauce.”
Blue Water Seafood
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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Very small restaurant on route 18 N. The parking lot is tiny and valet only, major negative in my husbands eyes (hates people driving his car!). You enter through the back past the kitchen, not very inviting. Made early reservations, 6pm, for my husband and myself. We were promptly seated when we arrived. Service was good. Food was good but as many others have noted a tad pricey. Overall it was a nice place with decent food but we probably won't return. We both thought there are better options in immediate area. It does get packed though so make sure to make reservations.
The wait is long even with reservations during the weekend, but Believe me when I say "it's definitely worth it". You won't be disappointed.
The clams casino was delicious!! Real bacon and very tasty. I was glad I didn't have to share them.
Perfect size makes a big difference.
When my corn and mushroom risotto with seared scallops came out, I was went in.
Risotto was creamy and rich in flavor perfectly made. Every bite was like the very first. Scallops were amazing seared to perfection. Portion size was perfect.
I didn't even hesitate on dessert. I knew exactly what I was ordering after studying the menu before arriving.
Cream brûlée was so damn good. I had asked for several spins so my table can taste it. But eventually I ate it all. Unable to move after being stuffed, we paid our respect to the manager for outstanding service and food.
Definitely coming back on a week day !!
I'm on the seafood diet…I see food. And then I eat it. Blue Water is a very fitting pick for this diet.
I was visiting my parents and they left me in charge of making dinner plans. I had a hankering for some seafood and didn't feel like making the trip down towards the shore. Blue Water was the obvious choice. It's a stones throw away from my parent's house and has got some of the freshest and tastiest seafood around. Plus, it's BYOB – hurrah! I'm an absolute sucker for BYOB. Yes, there are some great spots by the beach but there's no need to travel with Blue Water right around the corner.
I hadn't been inside since the ownership changed and I'll admit, I was a bit disappointed by the new interior. The previous decor was authentic and reminiscent of an old fish market. There was a fresh fish counter and a large wooden board up with daily specials. It all felt very rustic, like something that you would find in an old historic fishing town and not East Brunswick. The new Blue Water is straight up classy, with fancy place settings and gold and silver curtains. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with some class… it just doesn't have the same old world feel.
Although there was a dramatic shift in the decor, I was pleased to discover that the quality and selection of food had not changed.
We started off with our go to app selection- fried calamari in a honey soy glaze with a sweet dipping sauce. This is not on their main menu, but it's on the daily specials menu whenever I come. It was a bit too sweet for my linking this time. Calamari for dessert anyone?
The menu is huge and I had a really tough time choosing. They have a double sided specials sheet in addition to their standard menu. I was torn between a scallop and risotto combo or a shrimp scampi of sorts. I ended up going with a dish that had jumbo shrimp, roasted tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms and artichoke pieces served over jasmine rice in a garlic white wine sauce. The sauce was rich and flavorful and this scampi was not skimpy- lots of shrimps uppin' there. The roasted whole pieces of garlic were a really nice touch.
Other entrees at the table included a grilled swordfish with mounds of crispy fried onions on top, seared ahi tuna with an asian veggie stir-fry and a broiled shrimp and scallop combo with julienned veggies and roasted potatoes. We all left full and happy.
The food here is phenomenal and so is the presentation. Every entree is plated so beautifully that it makes me want to whip out my phone and go instagram crazy. Sorry to be that girl at the table… you'll thank me later for the food porn.
The clams in a white wine sauce is to die for!!!!! The prices are a tad bit high but you get what you pay for and that goes for big portion sizes too!!!! Very delicious food!
Had lunch here last summer on a beautiful sunny day and got a table on the patio. Remember we enjoyed the Calamari appetizer and Brazilian Lobster entrée. Also tried a fish entree which was nice too. So we got good, fresh sea food cooked well. Add to this the good service and the fact that they're BYOB, and we'll definitely be back this summer!
Amazing restaurant. Went with my family and we tried pretty much everything. The service and food is absolutely mind blowing. The grilled octopus is cooked to perfection, the seafood paella special was to die for. The tuna my fiance got was amazing and the scallops my father in law got were beyond belief. Really, really highly recommend this for seafood fans. Hidden gem.
My family and I passed by the restaurant a couple of times, although outside of the restaurant is not the most prominent looking. However, whenever we passed by their parking are always full.
Here am I! I yelped it, saw the review and we decided to give it a try before taking our friends here to celebrate her birthday.
Oh boy! throughout the dinner, I repeated I guess more than 10 times how delicious and fresh the seafood was. Everything was so fresh, juicy and delightful. The oyster was burst with a mouthful of ocean water, each bite of the meat was flavorful, and and juicy. Try to eat with their horseradish, its amazing. We also order seafood trio and crabmeat. Everything was beyond our expectation.
Perfect date dining experience, intimate and great ambiance.
Came for seafood… left with a full stomach and satisfaction. Sam was a great server. The food was excellent!! One of the best risotto I ever had.
Appetizers were Oyster Rockefeller and calamari. The Oyster Rockefeller were to die for. Calamari crispy and nongreesy.
Entrees where scallop risotto and halibut with Jasmine rice.
Everything from the service ,to the food , to the decor was on point. The menu is a little pricey, $100 for two, but this is a Hidden Gem in East Brunswick.