31 Union sq W
New York, NY 10003
(212) 675-9500
Well we really enjoyed our special night out, dinner (with my parents) at Blue Water Grill last night. I've heard it consistenly mentioned as one of (many) top NYC spots, and looking at the menu online ahead of time had me practically drooling in anticipation. I'm a sucker for anything that combines numerous delicious flavors on one plate, such as their
"Ginger-Soy Lacquered Chilean Sea Bass with Chinese Broccoli, Sticky Rice, Wasabi Vinaigrette" or "Organic Salmon with Truffled Leek Risotto, Fava Bean Vinaigrette."
So you could say we were looking forward to it! We were actually treating my parents as a thank-you gesture for all of their support for our wedding earlier this year, and hoping they would appreciate our reservations in the jazz room downstairs, since they enjoy listening to jazz and would not normally treat themselves to a dinner like this.
When we got there we walked past the crowds waiting to try and get a seat and were able to be seated right away with our reservation. We walked down the marble staircase which had votive candles on each step, to the rich red-hued jazz room downstairs. The band was playing, and they seemed quite good, although not QUITE good enough for us to take the host up on the first table he offered us which was RIGHT in front of the band. We wanted to enjoy the music, but also be able to hear one another. We found another table with a tall drippy candle and tucked in for some nice wine (they have an extensive wine list), and great bread that was brought out quickly.
I started the meal with the Baja roll (had to throw one sushi selection in there), and it was to-die-for. It features a great flavor mix (of course), of Tuna, Shrimp, Avocado, Jicama, Jalapeño. That may sound like a lot in one sushi roll, and I confess the rolls were massive to attempt to eat in one bite, but despite their size we wished for more. The parents got a shrimp cocktail with large, fresh shrimp and a cocktail sauce with a kick. The husband got the "Grilled bosc pear salad with goat cheese", which was also very nice.
The grilled shrimp & scallops entree was a top choice at the table, I had mine with lobster mashed potatoes and the chimichurri sauce (recommended, especially good on the scallops.) The grilled artichoke salad was another excellent side dish. The highlight at the table, however, was definitely the Blackened Swordfish, which was an amazing consistency with great crispy blackened seasoning, served atop a sweet potato-crabmeat-hash, a fabulous mix of sweet and savory again. I would get that meal any day! Given all of the delicious food at our table, I'm sure I'd love to go back again and again to try the rest of the menu. Many other flavors and restaurants in NYC to go though...
For dessert, the key lime sorbet was almost TOO tangy and tart. Dessert-- the caramelized banana ice cream tower, yum! Many layers, including marshmellow sauce, surrounded by hazelnut shell, so you had to, as the waiter suggested "knock the tower over on its side and break it up to get all the flavors!" Great cappucino. Very good service. Oh and I almost forgot to mention the extensive raw bar choices they have as well! We saw many multi-tiered raw bar adventures going out to patrons thoughout the night, I'm sure those are great as well.
Glad I got to experience Blue Water Grill, and treat the parents to some great seafood. Highly recommended!
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