Is Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill Still Open? Update (San Diego, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: Yelp's listing for the Ocean Beach seafood market and grill, updated September 2026, shows continued customer reviews with no closure notice.
- Season / episode Season 6, Episode 2
- Original air date
- Address 5083 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill in San Diego, California, in the 'Their Own Way' episode (S6E2), which aired 2009-04-13, spotlighting the combination seafood market and grill's fresh-catch format. The business operates in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood. Since the episode aired, the market and grill has continued operating at 5083 Santa Monica Avenue: according to Yelp, a listing updated September 2026 shows ongoing customer reviews and no closure notice. Search results also turned up a separately branded 'Blue Water' seafood restaurant on India Street and a regional 'Bluewater Grill' chain, both distinct businesses from the Ocean Beach market and grill featured on the show.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Their Own Way
- What was featured
- the Ocean Beach seafood market-grill's fresh-catch counter
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill
Frequently asked questions
Is Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill in San Diego, California, in the 'Their Own Way' episode (S6E2), which aired 2009-04-13, spotlighting the combination seafood market and grill's fresh-catch format. As of September 2026, Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill located?
5083 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA 92107. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill?
Season 6, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired April 13, 2009. The episode is titled “Their Own Way”.
What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Since the episode aired, the market and grill has continued operating at 5083 Santa Monica Avenue: according to Yelp, a listing updated September 2026 shows ongoing customer reviews and no closure notice. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 5083 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- None found
- State hub
- TV restaurants in California
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/blue-water-seafood-market-and-grill-ocean-beach-san-diego-2
- directory.oceanbeachsandiego.com — https://directory.oceanbeachsandiego.com/go/blue-water-seafood
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