Bluewater Grill
Claremont Place, Phoenix
Restaurant in Phoenix, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A straightforward seafood operation on East Bethany Home Road that delivers grilled fish and shellfish towers without booking drama. Sourcing shifts with the season; halibut and soft-shell crab in spring, swordfish through summer; and the wood grill defines the aroma and approach. Best for groups and celebrations that want predictable quality over culinary ambition; easier to book than Phoenix's chef-driven rooms.
About Bluewater Grill
Bluewater Grill is listed in Phoenix with a casual dress code and daily service hours. Hours are 11 AM–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–9:30 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–9 PM Sunday.
Beyond those basics, details such as menu items, pricing, seating layout, reservation patterns, beverage service, takeout or delivery options are not included here. Use this page as a concise planning note rather than a full menu or booking profile, confirm any time-sensitive details directly with the restaurant before you go.
How It Reads for Celebrations
For celebrations, the most reliable guidance is simple: Bluewater Grill is a casual Phoenix venue with service every day of the week. If your plans depend on a larger party setup, a particular menu item, accessibility needs, or a specific seating arrangement, confirm those details directly before booking. For comparison while planning, you might also look at another Phoenix option such as Phoenix City Grille.
Where It Sits Against Peers
Bluewater Grill can be considered alongside other Phoenix-area dining names such as 5 & Diner, Lydia's Kitchen & Market, Richardson's Restaurant, Rokerij, Phoenix City Grille. For a broader overview of local options, see Our full Phoenix restaurants guide.
Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 AM–9 PM; Friday and Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM; Sunday 11 AM–9 PM. Dress: Casual. Best for: Diners who want a Phoenix restaurant with daily hours and a casual dress expectation. Confirm reservations, menu details, pricing, group arrangements directly with the restaurant.
Planning details
- Location
- 1525 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bluewatergrill.com
- Phone
- +16022773474
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bluewater Grill reads as a relaxed, purposeful seafood room in the middle of Phoenix’s mid-city corridor. The writing makes clear that the house prioritizes provenance and cold‑chain rigor over decorative flourish, so the dining experience feels quietly focused rather than flashy. That emphasis on supply‑line integrity attracts a clientele that cares about where fish comes from; the room is calibrated for deliberate eating and informed diners. Overall the place presents a modern, sophisticated approach to seafood in a desert city — low on ornament, high on standards.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who benchmark seafood against the best coastal kitchens and care about origin, seasonality, and supply‑chain honesty. It suits date nights, family dinners and group outings where thoughtful sourcing matters, and it also holds up for business dinners or small special occasions when guests expect reliably excellent fish. Bluewater isn’t pitched as a trendy showpiece; it’s for people who want precise, well‑sourced seafood rather than flashy ambiance.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s strengths: share the San Francisco Cioppino for a robust, seafood-centric statement, try the Maryland Crab Cakes or Tuna Tartare to sample fresher preparations, and order the Bluewater Surf and Turf if you want something heartier. Ask staff about current sourcing and seasonal windows — the menu’s emphasis on provenance means specials will reflect what’s freshest from the Gulf, Pacific Northwest or Baja at any given moment. Save room for the Key Lime Pie to finish.
Venue details
Ambiance
Wharf-side decorated casual fine dining with a newly renovated interior, sports bar lounge, and bright, welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- San Francisco Cioppino
- Maryland Crab Cakes
- Bluewater Surf and Turf
- Tuna Tartare
- Key Lime Pie
Planning details
Location
1525 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Phoenix City Grille, Notable alternative
- Richardson's Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Rokerij, Notable alternative
- 5 & Diner, Notable alternative
- Lydia's Kitchen & Market, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Bluewater Grill holds the middle lane in Phoenix's seafood set: more fish-focused than Richardson's Restaurant, which splits its menu across steak and Southwest flavors, but less ingredient-specific than higher-tier operations with named-chef programs. Phoenix City Grille skews louder and bar-centric, making conversation harder after 7 PM; Bluewater Grill keeps the noise floor manageable even on weekend nights. Rokerij offers a different format entirely, wood-fired cooking with a broader protein range, but its booking window tightens faster for prime slots.
For value-conscious diners who want straightforward seafood without chef-driven storytelling, Bluewater Grill delivers the cleanest booking experience and the most consistent grilled-fish execution in this peer group. Budget here runs $50 to $75 per person before wine, positioning it above casual counter spots like 5 & Diner but below the city's fine-dining tier. If you're chasing coastal-direct sourcing or sommelier depth, look elsewhere; if you need a table for six on short notice and want reliable fish, this is the easier call.
Groups of four to eight will find Bluewater Grill the most accommodating option in this set, with booth seating that handles larger parties without the cramped quarters common at bar-heavy competitors. Walk-ins clear most weeknights before 6:30 PM, a flexibility that Richardson's and Phoenix City Grille rarely match during the same window. For special-occasion dinners where seafood preference is known but culinary ambition isn't the priority, Bluewater Grill offers the least friction and the most predictable outcome.
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Compare Bluewater Grill
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Grill | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Phoenix City Grille | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Richardson's Restaurant | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Rokerij | Phoenix | No published awards |
| 5 & Diner | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Lydia's Kitchen & Market | Phoenix | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bluewater Grill handle dietary restrictions?
Contact Bluewater Grill directly before visiting if your party has allergies, vegetarian needs, gluten-free requirements, or other dietary restrictions.
