April 12, 2007
Our beautiful new Bluewater Grill pictured above
Posted by Jim | 02:04 PM | Email 
>Comments: 26 
Comments:
Jim "U" said:
The picture above shows "Team Tustin". Managing Partner Chris Rock is flanked by partners Rick Staunton, Robert Hyman, Jim "U" and designer Eddy Bitton, Executive Chef Brian Hirsty, and Chris from C. J. Torre. We are standing in the bar area in the dirt !
11:07 AM | April 16, 2007
The Road Runner hehe said:
well Jim what about the dam wiring wheres the love am I destin to the isolation of Santa Catalina Island and all the great things there i will not mention the tons of money that just pours into my pocket eveytime im there . U know talent like mine is not cheap so I guess for now Im subject to alcatraz. Maybe Ill hear from you once again for service hehe...love ya jw
10:36 PM | May 07, 2007
Jim U said:
jw, What are you talking about?
12:15 PM | May 12, 2007
Syl Salenius said:
Did you close the Santa Ana location? I live in Santa Ana and it is very convenient for me. McCormick & Schmick just opened a restaurant opposite Santa Ana Main Place. When will the Tustin location be open?
5:29 PM | August 03, 2007
Jim U said:
We broke ground on our Tustin location at the new development called The District on the south west corner of the old "Tustin Air Base/Lighter than air(blimp)base. My mother-in-laws brother was sstationed there during WWII and he can't believe what is happening there. We closed the SAnta Ana location in order to move to Tustin in November. We had a good run at South Coast Plaza Village but it never took off and it just was too up and down for us. The Segerstrom's were great and helped us all along the way but unfortunately the center has too much vacancy and we need foot traffic.
4:45 PM | August 09, 2007
deezrider said:
My friends and I went to So Coast all the time, it was the most relaxing and nicest grill you have, I came all the way from Seal Beach and met my friends there, we loved sitting outside with the grass and "resident ducks" it was always busy, and many customers. we went a couple of weeks ago and was really upset it was closed. No mention of another location, or anything on sign. Tustin is too far for me, and the newport location just isn't the same atmosphere. Besides the waiter we always had William, was awsome, I,m sure he won't be in the new location. Too bad, you should of tried in a closer location in same area with the same feel. Instead you are going to the BIG BOX style, and I do not eat at those types of places. I like going to small intimate type places, that are calming to be in, and peaceful when you are dining. We'll really miss the S.C. location. I loved ordering the food the way I liked it and they were always very accommdating. The other rests. seem to be doing well, there was never any parking! We used to go on a Tue, or Wed. and you seemed busy. Too bad, we'll miss you and our waiter William!
11:50 AM | August 17, 2007
Jim U said:
Deez Bill will definitely be holding court at the bar at our new location in Tustin. While "Big Box" style developments lack the "charm" and the ducks of South Coast Plaza Village it will not lack people, a crucial element in operating a successful business. Believe me, we tried our darndest to make SCPV a success but with 60% vacancy and no signage it was impossible. Give us a try at Tustin and then judge. I think you will like what you see !
9:53 AM | September 06, 2007
Robert said:
I think this is a good move and I can't wait, I used to work @ Room and Board in that center and have always enjoyed your food, will you guys still be having happy hour? I will see you guys at the opening in November. I hope this new found success that you will have in this new center does not make you forget all of us old customers who have been loyal over the years. This is Great!!!!
1:00 PM | September 13, 2007
Jim U said:
Robert Yes we will have a new and improved Happy Hour...(our Exec. Chef Brian and I were working on it today) and we will never forget our old guests. You are our life blood. It is looking more like mid-December which means mid-January because we don't want to be scrooge and open and work those long hours during the holidays.
7:54 PM | September 21, 2007
Dee Oviatt said:
Miss the Costa Mesa Location. Can't wait for your new store in Tustin to open. Can you give me date when you will open? Love your food and happy hour. And our you going to have Grand Opening? Thanks
9:04 AM | November 18, 2007
Jim U said:
We keep running into small construction delays. Our opening should be NO later than Feb. 2008. Make sure you are an e-crew member and we will get you invited to our Grand Opening Events.
3:41 PM | November 21, 2007
Jim "U" said:
Just wanted to give an update on our construction progress and projected opening date for Bluewater Grill at The District in Tustin. It looks like we will start to hire and train employees in February and open in early March. Our landlord finally resolved all of their problems with the upstairs tenant that caused the delay in the first place and are back on track. Full speed ahead !
6:16 PM | January 02, 2008
Mary said:
Patron of RB now reside in SJC. So, when will it really be, Mar, Apr........... anothervenus@hotmail.com
5:18 PM | January 22, 2008
Mauka_man said:
I hope CJ Torre isn't building your new restaurant. They still owe all any of their subs in Hawaii when they built Yardhouse and PF Changs in 05...careful dealing with them they lie alot!
2:47 PM | February 01, 2008
Jim U said:
CJ Torre is building our Tustin location. I will ask them about your comments. We will be opening in late March, early April ! I promise!
10:27 AM | February 06, 2008
Artie C said:
What's the best guess for the Tustin opening?
8:57 AM | March 06, 2008
De said:
Hey, we can't wait for the Tustin location to open. I'm glad to see our favorite Manager-Partner Chris Rock is going to be there. Now if you've gotten some of our favorite waiters and bartender Brian H. working with the crew in Tustin then it's bound to be a hit. Those two individuals were always the best in service, knowledge about the fish etc. being served. We always had the best experience there if both those two men took care of us. Congrats to the team at Tustin!!! We hope to see you there Brian and Chris. Customers of South Coast!
3:59 PM | April 23, 2008
Jim U said:
We are opening on Monday and yes, we have many of the South Coast crew. You will see familiar faces of Brian H., Rodrigo, Tyler, Bill, Rebecca, Samantha, Chris Rock of course and many more!
10:04 AM | April 25, 2008
Dorie Padilla said:
Dorie Padilla: Jim, I want to tell you what a joy it was to be invited to the friends and family night on Friday to the new location. I have to say, it was not only a joy to have my son (Brian)wait on us but the food was sensational. I had a swordfish which apparently was prepared quite differently than I've experienced and it was fabulous. Every bit of the dinner was so good, preparation, presentation, and of course taste was outstanding. Thank you for the experience, the scrumpious!!! We can't wait to go again. Chris Rock, Jim, and the other partners congrats to you all on a beautiful new restaurant... We are so looking forward to visiting again.
10:43 AM | April 28, 2008
Tom said:
A note to the owners and management Tustin: What a great restaurant; was with my girlfriends family on Friday night and had a fabulous meal at the new location. We started our meal with a great appetizer of smoke salmon and smoked albacore which was so tasty, prepared so fresh and did not have that bitter taste of salt, no tarter sauce needed for this appetizer. My dinner was the Maui Maui which was so excellent. This weekend I referred Bluewater to many of my friends and family. They look forward to visiting. Thank you so much to all the management at Bluewater for you've got a fine restaurant establishment and will do very well. The dinner experience will go down as one of the best I've had! Looking forward to visiting again soon.
11:13 AM | April 28, 2008
Jim U said:
Tom and Dorie Thanks so much for your comments..we are so excited about the new opening. It is a real credit to our entire staff that everything has gone so smoothly. We will only improve from here so please spread the word.
3:10 PM | May 02, 2008
Bob said:
Jim, In the picture on your blog link that show's you five fine gentlemen, in the background is a photo of a fisherman standing with two large fish (Marlins?). He looks like Ted Williams. Any chance it is him or is my view from back here in Boston being influenced by my Red Sox loyalty?
3:33 AM | May 06, 2008
bobdee said:
The new establishment is beatiful but you didn't have my favorate dish. "FRIED IPSWICH CLAMS"
6:47 AM | May 06, 2008
Jim U said:
We have Ipswich Fried Clams on our menu when they are available. We opened with a limited menu but they are on the menu now. Sorry for the need to open a little "light". I have been busy opening the Tustin restaurant and now that the dust has settled I can get back to some blogging. To answer the question about the picture behind us it is none other than John Wayne. "The Duke" had a home in Newport Beach and many of his children still live here and are frequuent guests at Bluewater Grill. The photo was given to us by Carolyn Olsen, the Daughter of BO Roos, John Wayne's original business manager. She lives on the water nrear BWG in Newport.
11:52 AM | July 29, 2008
Bob said:
Yes, now I see that it is definitely John Wayne. Thanks for the info Jim.
7:18 AM | July 30, 2008
Tom said:
Just a week ago, I visited the Tustin location again and had our favorite Waiter Brian Hileman. He recommended the best of the menu that night which was harpooned swordfish. My gosh, it was the best ever! He described the way it was prepared, caught and explained that when fish is harpooned caught it is fresher, more milder in taste and it's texture if more tender. He was right! Thank you again Brian for making our evening so perfect. The wine, the dinner, and of course the service was outstanding.
9:40 AM | August 19, 2008
