They used to have these events several years ago that were the social event of the week, but when noise complaints (big surprise) forced Bluewater
Grill to suspend Sunday Live Music they came back with the novel idea of shutting the sound down early, and the result has been a smashing success. The music runs from 4-8 PM, and the mimosas and white wine take up prominent spaces at the bar and at the tables. Check their website, listed above, for the band schedule. But who the hell cares about the band? A DJ could be spinning Bjork songs and you would still have a great time here.It is a huge restaurant with several thousand square feet of dining space, but for now we'll concern ourselves with the lower patio area. That area is sublime. There are four of five bartenders working a bar that runs along the back wall. There are tables on the other side against the railing, and there is ample space between both to walk through or mingle.
The service is exceptional and the food is good. You should stick with the seafood fare to go with the ambiance. The classy restaurants tend to hire little rich kids just so they can get work experience, as a favor for their wealthy friends and customers. There were a few like that at Bluewater, but there was also a nice group of experienced waitstaff that provided competent service. It always sucks when you run across the waitstaff person who is pissed off at daddy for forcing them to work for the first time in their lives. Yuck...dirty plates.
As we mentioned last week, Bluewater is the anti-Dockside. The clientele leans toward the local hoi-poloi and the food and drink prices reflect that. In other words, every dish is served on a huge plate just in case you happen to be a snob about stuff like that. Our drinks were served in sturdy plastic cups that are designed to mimic glass. The patio area has a concrete floor so this makes complete sense.
The crowd was made up mostly of locals, and anyone on a vacation would be unaware that anyone can walk downstairs and join the party. They would probably have been seated upstairs and away from the band. Most of the bands play beach music and rock and roll covers from pre-1990. You know, geezer music. That's not to say that the crowd was all older people. There were plenty of young, healthy folk having a great time, as well. Big ups to the girls that are trying to be homewreakers or replacement wives to the men with boats. Work it!
All in all, you cannot beat a Sunday afternoon at Bluewater. Park your yacht, take off your visor and your Costa Del Mar sunglasses, grab your trophy girlfriend, and enjoy the good life. Salud!
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