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| - Yes, Virginia, there is a decent seafood house in Arizona. In the seven+ years we've lived in Arizona, Bluewater Grill has been our favorite destination for good fish.
It has the feel of an east coast fish house, with wood floors, a weathered deck leading to the entry, and even a small fish market just inside the front door. Keep going. Either head to the sushi bar or the dining room, where you'll find at least a dozen fresh fish options. On our most recent visit, we chose from:
Halibut
Mahi
Barramundi
Sand dabs
Walleye
Trout
Rockfish
Scallops
Shrimp
King salmon
Ahi tuna
Snapper
Cioppino bursting with shellfish of every type
Not to mention there are burgers, a steak and chicken for those who can't tolerate good seafood.
Every piece of fish I've devoured here has been perfectly cooked, a generous portion, and accompanied by two sides. Try the cheddar mash or polenta, or just about anything green. At my last visit, the Brussels sprouts were a tiny bit rare and hard, but my walleye was so light and perfect, I was not about to whine.
Dinners are served with sourdough bread and butter. Salads and soups are available at an extra cost. The chowders are especially good. They offer both Manhattan and New England chowders...and both are superb, loaded with fresh clams and veggies. I have often dreamed of having one for a starter and the other as my main entree. Yeah, that good.
Coming from the east coast, where Legal Seafoods claimed to have the best clam chowder, I can safely say this is better. Don't believe me? Ask for a sample.
Service is always warm and friendly. The manager is always on site and is actively involved in making things run smoothly.
Bluewater Grill has a full bar with creative cocktails, and they offer a small selection of desserts. I tend to go for the key lime pie. It's tart while still perfectly indulgent.
Dinner prices start in the high teens, with most in the mid $20 range. For fresh fish, this is perfectly reasonable. Sure, there are a few high end steak and seafood houses in Phoenix that might offer more options, but at double the price.
I'd much rather dine here and spend the extra on chowder.
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