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OLD-Bluewater Seafood

4.3 (733 reviews)

Visibility: 87/100
  • Est. 2008
  • Fine dining seafood restaurant
  • Located off Route 18 North
  • Small intimate dining room
OLD-Bluewater Seafood
East Brunswick
Made with care.
Serving East Brunswick
OLD-Bluewater Seafood
East Brunswick
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thebluewaterseafood.com
(732) 967-9220

At a Glance

OLD-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.

  • Fresh seafood prepared to perfection
  • Thick, high-quality steaks
  • Signature spicy buffalo scallop salad
  • Raw bar with fresh clams

Why Customers Choose OLD-Bluewater Seafood

Based on 733 customer reviews

  • Fresh seafood sourced daily with expert preparation
  • Signature dishes refined over 15+ years
  • Intimate dining experience away from chain restaurants
  • Perfectly cooked Chilean sea bass and Scottish salmon
  • Raw bar featuring fresh clams with strong horseradish
  • Hidden gem location with loyal local following

Location & Local Context

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

Services & Offerings

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

Raw Bar & Appetizers

Fresh shellfish and creative appetizers to start your dining experience.

  • Fresh clams on the half shell with horseradish
  • Tuna duo appetizer with phenomenal preparation
  • Coconut shrimp with light, crispy coating

Premium Steaks

High-quality cuts cooked to perfection for surf and turf combinations.

  • Thick ribeye steaks with perfect seasoning
  • Surf and turf combinations
  • Premium cuts paired with lobster risotto

Signature Salads

Unique salad creations featuring fresh ingredients and creative preparations.

  • Spicy buffalo scallop salad (15+ year signature)
  • Goat cheese salad with pears and balsamic
  • Stuffed scallops with lobster risotto

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5

733 total reviews

Most Frequently Mentioned

  • Food Quality & Preparation (89 mentions)
  • Fresh Seafood (67 mentions)
  • Service Experience (45 mentions)
  • Atmosphere & Location (34 mentions)

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 Z

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 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.

Business Activity

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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Online Visibility Score: Excellent

How easily local customers can find and choose this business online.

Reviews & Reputation32/35
Online Presence33/33
Business Completeness17/17
Engagement5/15

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