Fresh Seafood Specialties
Daily fresh catches prepared with expert technique and seasonal ingredients.
- Chilean sea bass with buttery preparation
- Scottish salmon with crispy potato crust
- Fra diavolo with mussels, clams, scallops, and shrimp
⭐ 4.3 (733 reviews)
Visibility: 87/100OLD-Bluewater Seafood is known for serving some of the finest seafood in Central New Jersey, with standout dishes like Chilean sea bass, coconut shrimp, and their famous spicy buffalo scallop salad. While customers consistently praise the fresh ingredients and expert preparation, the restaurant has experienced some inconsistency in service levels and atmosphere since the pandemic.
Based on 733 customer reviews
Address: 1126 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, USA
Phone: (732) 967-9220
Hours: Friday 12:00 – 10:30 PM, Monday Closed, Sunday 12:00 – 9:00 PM, Tuesday 12:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 – 10:30 PM, Thursday 12:00 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Parking: Free parking lot available on south side of building
Peak times: Friday-Saturday 6pm-8pm
Nearby neighborhoods: East Brunswick, Old Bridge, North Brunswick
Nearby landmarks: Route 18 North corridor, Near Walmart Supercenter, 5 minutes from Rutgers University
Daily fresh catches prepared with expert technique and seasonal ingredients.
Fresh shellfish and creative appetizers to start your dining experience.
High-quality cuts cooked to perfection for surf and turf combinations.
Unique salad creations featuring fresh ingredients and creative preparations.
⭐ 4.3 out of 5
733 total reviews
Mixed reviews over last 18 months with consistent praise for food quality but concerns about service consistency. 28 new reviews this quarter.
“Bluewater Seafood absolutely exceeded expectations. From the first bite, it was clear this place takes food seriously. The Tuna Duo appetizer was phenomenal, fresh, perfectly prepared, and bursting with flavor. The coconut shrimp was crisp, lightly sweet, and cooked just right, making it hard not to order another round. The goat cheese salad with pears was a standout as well, a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and subtly sweet that felt both refreshing and indulgent. For the main courses, everything impressed. The Chilean sea bass was buttery, tender, and flawlessly cooked. The surf and turf delivered on both fronts with high quality seafood paired with a perfectly cooked steak. The ribeye was juicy, flavorful, and seasoned beautifully. The service was excellent, attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience even better. This place truly feels like a tiny gem, and we will definitely be back to support it.”
— Stellina“This restaurant serves the finest food in the area. I myself ordered a steak and was surprised at the thickness of it, yet alone that first taste , out of this World 🌎 Small place, I missed the driveway first attempt, it's on the south side of the building, right off Rt. 18 North. The seafood was slammin' and worth every penny. A must visit in my book 📖”
— Jersey Red“Observing Lent never tasted so good. The seafood is not only fresh, but prepared to perfection. I managed to get one picture of the raw bar tuna but the food was so good I couldn’t stop eating long enough to take another picture. The fra diovolo was perfectly seasoned and the pasta underneath the copious amounts of mussels, clams, scallops, and shrimp was perfectly al dente.”
— Jaime Falco“We have eaten here numerous times over the years and I’m finally giving a review. We started off with the coconut shrimp and clams on the half shell. Both were terrific and the clams were really fresh with some great strong horseradish. Next we both had the spicy buffalo scallop salad, something I’ve enjoyed here since I 1st had it over 15 years ago. The only knock was that it was slightly over dressed with the balsamic dressing. The scallops were cooked perfectly and delicious. For dinner, yes we over ordered which we tend to here, we had the stuffed scallops with a lobster risotto and the Scottish salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly, moist and fall apart tender with a crispy potato crust. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the risotto was absolutely delicious. Yes we had leftovers to take home, but we can’t help ourselves when ordering here. There’s a reason why we have been patrons for years, the food is not only fresh but cooked perfectly. The service was great and we had no issues at all. We will absolutely continue to go back.”
— Tom ZYes, reservations are recommended especially for weekend dining given the intimate size of the restaurant.
The Chilean sea bass, spicy buffalo scallop salad, and fra diavolo with mixed seafood are customer favorites.
Yes, we offer fresh clams on the half shell and other raw bar selections with house-made accompaniments.
Yes, there's a parking lot accessible from the south side of the building off Route 18 North.
Absolutely, we specialize in combining our premium steaks with fresh lobster and other seafood selections.
Status: Open for dinner service
Peak hours: Friday-Saturday 6-8pm
Fresh deliveries: Daily seafood shipments
Popular this season: Chilean sea bass, coconut shrimp, buffalo scallop salad
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