Blue Water Grill
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (646) 233-2727
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- 16th Street
- Directions:
- 4, 5, 6; N, R; Q; W; L at 14th St-Union Sq
- Best of Citysearch:
- Seafood 2004
- Hours:
- Mon 11:30am-11:30pm, Tue-Thu 11:30am-12am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-1am, Sun 10:30am-11:30pm
Message from Blue Water Grill
Voted 11th Most Popular Restaurant in New York in the 2008 Zagat Guide!
- Seafood & Sushi
- Jazz Brunch, Sidewalk Seating
- Private Parties/Private Room
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Editorial Review for Blue Water Grill – by Justin Hartung
The Scene
This Union Square classic is such a well-oiled machine, it can feel a little like dining on an cruise ship, albeit an elegant one. Located in a former bank, the three-floor, heavily marbled space is decorated with red and gold antler-shaped sconces, and is filled to the gills with business diners and tourists.
The Food
The menu executes so consistently, it's obvious why it hasn't changed much over a decade. Nearly every oceanic region is represented: Plump, clean Pacific Northwest oysters can be topped with classic or Thai mignonette, cocktail sauce or horseradish, while the Red Bull sushi roll--a gorgeous swirl of tuna, yellowtail, cilantro and jalapenos--would stand proud at Nobu. Wasabi and ginger boost supple sea bass without overpowering it, though paella slightly fails its bounty of seafood with a shallowly flavored stock. For dessert, seasonal fruit creates a whirlpool around a rich chocolate sorbet center.
Hits: Consistency is the key to durability, and this menu overflows with it.
Misses: Perhaps it flies with tourists, but locals won't appreciate aggresive upsells on the wine list.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoDespite an otherwise well-run front of house, half hour waits can accompany reservations.
The ExtrasThe seafood-wary only have a few options, but a hearty, perfectly cooked filet mignon shouldn't garner any complaints.
What to DrinkThe wine list is long and pricey, and servers may have trouble recommending one of the few bottles in the $40s. That said, a bump up to a $58 bottle of Dobbes Grand Assemblage Cuvee yields a stellar, light bodied red that pairs well with both fish and meats.
Where to SitThe party is in the main room, thanks in part to the hopping bar scene, while the upstairs balcony provides a more sedate experience. Live jazz happens downstairs--ask the reservationist if interested.
User Reviews for Blue Water Grill
07/11/2008 Posted by britrane
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.
Pros: Ambience
Cons: Service
06/22/2008 Posted by envymeny
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.
Pros: lobster sliders
Cons: carrot cake dessert
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