Blue Water Grill
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 777-1400
- 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
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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User Reviews for Blue Water Grill
06/02/2008 Posted by sillybillyteely
After being turned away from Joe's and Shaw's, we wandered into BWG, so glad we did. More locals dine here, very sophisticated restaurant, great decor, delicious food, awesome wine menu (had 2 bottles). One of the best meals I've had in Chicago. Being lactose-intolerant, I was able to enjoy sorbet for dessert-yeah! The Chilean sea bass was great, and the sushi was outstanding! The service was slow, and our bottle of wine was across the room, so we told her to put the bottle on the table. Other than the slow service, our food took about an hour to come out, it was still great. Gave us time to talk, and we were not rushed. Will go back!
Pros: Great food, will seat you promptly, nice decor
Cons: In a hurry? service is slow
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.
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