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The Grand Blue has only been open for a few weeks, but it feels like they've been doing it forever and we certainly didn't experience any new restaurant issues.
The atmosphere is nice and open with lots of light and marine colors. It's nothing like those old oak and dark wood seafood restaurants that still feel like the 1980's. There's a bar that opens to both the inside and the front patio. They have an open kitchen along with a raw bar. Lots of tables inside and on the patio. In fact, if it weren't located next to a parking lot, I might have thought we were overlook the ocean.
The menu has a lot of options, but in some ways it's similar to the owners other properties (Pita Jungle) in that you can really customize your meal.
Two of the interesting items are the Custom Blue Zone and the poke bowl. In both cases you select your proteins from the various fish and seafood, add-ins such as rice or vegetables, style of cooking and sauces. It's a great way to customize your meal for what you like.
Additionally, my coworkers tried the crab cakes, fish and chips, and grilled octopus and I had the cioppino, which is a fish stew. All of us were extremely happy with our meals.
I also noticed that they had protein plates which would be perfect for anyone on a paleo or low-carb diet and they have a full sushi selection. Also, if you don't like seafood they even have steak or burgers!
As for the service, it was excellent. Our server did a great job of explaining the menu and answering all out questions. She was also there when we needed her during the meal. We even had both the chef and the manager visit our table to see how we were doing.
The Grand Blue is a great new addition to the Valley and one that I hope will succeed and grow. I know that I will definitely be back!
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