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Blue Water Grill

520 N Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 777-1400
Blue Water Grill
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Grand Avenue
Directions:
Bus: 65 to Illinois & Dearborn
Hours:
Mon-Tue 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, Wed-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-12am, Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 11:30am-3pm, 4pm-10pm

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Blue Water Grill

2nd Floor Starfish Lounge featuring a DJ Friday & Saturday Nights!

  • Live music
  • Seafood platters & Raw Bar
  • Private Parties & Events

Located in River North, Blue Water Grill Chicago will offer fresh fish and savory steak to Chicago foodies and visitors alike.

Yabu Pushelberg, the talented design team behind other B.R. Guest Restaurants such as Dos Caminos and Blue Fin, kept the arty feel of the gallery-filled River North area in mind when designing Blue Water Grill with Watermarked steel, antique mirrors and sculpted wood panels.

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Editorial Review for Blue Water Grill – by Robyn Galbos

The Scene
Cool and contemporary, the bi-level space evokes a deep-sea feel with dark-wood furnishings and iridescent-curtained windows. Coral colors pop in pillows on silvery banquettes; a wall of starfish behind the second-level bar and ceiling panels painted to suggest waving seaweed further the aquatic feel. Attentive servers cater to the bustling crowd of affluent locals and visitors.

The Food
Carefully presented seafood with several raw-bar options are the menu's hallmarks. Six varieties of fresh oysters, and foie gras served on a thick bed of berry bread pudding are standout starters. For entrees, Maine sea scallops--golden on the surface and tender inside--are lined up on a semolina cake and drizzled with foie gras sauce; and flaky seared Chilean sea bass is served with broccoli rabe and olive tapenade. Non-seafood options include N.Y. strip and tender lamb loin, sliced and served with a rich, buttery gratin of sweet potatoes, brie and figs.

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When to Go

Tuesday through Saturday, there is live jazz in the upstairs bar.

User Reviews for Blue Water Grill

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/11/2008 Posted by VatorRy

The drinks were awesome and the food was incredible. The atmosphere couldnt have been better. I highly recommend this place.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/23/2008 Posted by rashad83

As we arrived we were seated in a timely manner. Our server was helpful and the food was good but not the best seafood in town. My only complaint is that the food arrived really quick which gave no time for conversation and enjoyment of our dinner.

Pros: Decor, food

Cons: Way too Fast service.

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Editor's Review

Sleek River North hot spot reels in a polished crowd with fresh seafood and a stylish scene.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Tuesday through Saturday, there is live jazz in the upstairs bar.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Tue 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Wed-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-12am
  • Sat 5pm-12am
  • Sun 11:30am-3pm, 4pm-10pm

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Seafood

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Fine Dining
  • Bar Scene
  • Date Spot
  • People Watching
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Business Dining
  • Live Music
  • Valet Parking
  • Group Dining

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