# Blue Water > Blue Water — Seafood restaurants in San Diego, CA. ## Key facts - **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/blue-water-321 - **Type**: Restaurants - **Cuisine**: Seafood - **Location**: San Diego, CA - **Address**: 3667 India St, San Diego, CA 92103, US - **Phone**: 16194970914 - **Website**: https://bluewaterseafoodsandiego.com/ - **Coordinates**: 32.741974, -117.179905 - **Claimed**: claimed - **Vibes**: Casual ## About Blue Water is San Diego's original seafood market and restaurant, located on India Street in Midtown and featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." The owners are local fishermen who catch their own fish daily, so the seafood on your plate is as fresh as it gets. Their menu is built around that commitment, from fish tacos and sandwiches to cioppino, grilled octopus, and oversized calamari strips. The space is casual and welcoming, with outdoor seating that suits solo lunches, family outings, and group hangouts alike. Portions are generous and the quality consistently earns top marks from regulars and first-timers. ## Hours - Monday: 11:30am - 8pm - Wednesday: 11:30am - 8pm - Thursday: 11:30am - 8pm - Friday: 11:30am - 8pm - Saturday: 11:30am - 8pm - Sunday: 11:30am - 8pm ## Highlights - **Owner-caught seafood** — The owners fish daily, so your plate reflects that morning's catch. - **Legendary fish tacos** — Reviewers consistently rank the fish tacos among the best in San Diego. - **Jumbo calamari strips** — The calamari strips are famously oversized, closer in size to chicken strips. - **Featured on Triple D** — Blue Water earned a spot on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. ## Amenities - Credit Card - Outdoor Seating - Take Out - Kid Friendly - Wheelchair Friendly - TV ## FAQ ### Where is Blue Water located? Blue Water is located at 3667 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103, in the Midtown neighborhood. A second location can be found at 5083 Santa Monica Ave 1B in Ocean Beach. ### What are Blue Water's hours? The Mission Hills location on India Street is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Note that Blue Water is closed on Tuesdays. ### What kind of food does Blue Water serve? Blue Water is a seafood market and restaurant focused entirely on fresh, locally sourced fish. You can expect fish tacos, fish sandwiches, cioppino, grilled octopus, calamari, salads, waffle fries, and soup in a bread bowl. The menu changes daily based on what the owners and local fishermen bring in, so there are always fresh specials to look out for. ### What are popular items at Blue Water? The fish tacos and fish sandwiches are the most consistently praised items, with reviewers calling them some of the best in San Diego. The cioppino arrives loaded with mussels, clams, scallops, and shrimp in generous portions. The jumbo calamari strips and track tacos are also fan favorites, and the daily nacho specials are worth keeping an eye on. ### What is Franki? Franki is a restaurant discovery app that helps you find great places to eat through real video reviews from actual diners. You can browse reviews, photos, and videos of Blue Water on Franki, and earn cash back when you dine there. Download Franki on the App Store or Google Play to start exploring. ### Is Blue Water good for families and groups? Yes, Blue Water is a great fit for families, groups, and casual outings. The restaurant is kid-friendly and offers outdoor seating, so there is room to spread out and relax. The casual atmosphere and varied menu mean there is something for everyone at the table. ### Does Blue Water have outdoor seating? Yes, Blue Water offers outdoor seating, which makes it a natural choice for warm San Diego days and al fresco dining. ### Has Blue Water been featured on any TV shows? Yes, Blue Water is San Diego's original Blue Water Seafood and has been featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." The show spotlighted the restaurant's fresh, locally caught seafood and the owners' story as working fishermen turned restaurateurs. ### How can I contact Blue Water or learn more? You can reach Blue Water by phone at (619) 497-0914. To browse the menu and learn more about the restaurant's story, visit bluewaterseafoodsandiego.com. ## Reviews ### dougiefresh — 4.9/5 · Jan 31, 2024 Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill is located on India Street in San Diego. The fish is always fresh and the quality is top notch! Friendly service and excellent seafood. The fish tacos, fish sandwiches, waffle fries, or soup in a bread bowl are all delicious and nutritious!😋 They have various marinade choices to customize your fish selection. This place has been on DDD because its bomb.com. ### dougiefresh — 5.0/5 · Apr 3, 2025 Blue Water Seafood is an amazing local seafood market and restaurant in Mission Hills, San Diego, on India Street. Blue Water has been on DDD because the food is always amazing and the fish is locally caught in San Diego. The owners are fishermen who bring in their daily catches to the restaurant for their customers. You can get the fish as a taco, sandwich, salad, or plate to customize your healthy meal. Cheers!🌮🥪🥗🍽️ ### rosemary — 5.0/5 · Feb 26, 2026 Outstanding Seafood market and restaurant. I had their Cioppino, it had generous portions of Mussels, Clams, Scallops and Shrimp. My friend had Grilled Octopus. We loved every bite! ### dougiefresh — 5.0/5 · Jun 8, 2024 Blue Water has delicious fish sandwiches, fish tacos, salads, waffle fries, and soup. Blue Water has been on DDD on Food Network to showcase their awesome food and their amazing story as real fishermen selling fresh fish to all the other restaurants before becoming restaurant owners themselves. You can even get fresh fish from the market inside and take it home to cook yourself. 🐟🐠🌮🥪 ### mchugh13 — 5.0/5 · Apr 7, 2025 Some of the best fresh seafood in SD, hands down. Can’t go wrong with the track taco or calamari. I’ve never seen calamari strips so big, they are like chicken strips! Keep an eye out for their nacho daily specials too. ### husky_boi69 — 5.0/5 · Feb 4, 2026 Awesome tacos and large portions. A bit pricey but worth it! ### dougiefresh — 5.0/5 · Mar 10, 2026 Blue Water Seafood restaurant and market on India Street is the bomb diggity seafood spot to grab delicious food and a beer to satisfy your appetite 🍣🍤🌮🍺 This place has been on DDD and is owned by local fishermen who catch their own fish daily so the food is fantastic and reasonably priced!!🎣🤑 They have won best taco contests in San Diego and get their tortillas from El Indio restaurant (see review), which is next door. The seafood sandwiches on the roll or their tacos are amazing!🤩 ### letsgobrandon — 5.0/5 · Dec 18, 2018 Super disappointed with the service. The atmosphere is great, but they were slow, messed up my order and my hotdog & friend were both overcooked. 👎🏼 #seafood #seafoodmarket #outdoorseating ### dougiefresh — 4.8/5 · Nov 6, 2024 Blue Water Seafood is an amazing fish restaurant and fish market in San Diego. Blue Water has been on DDD for the Food Network with their amazing seafood sandwiches and tacos. The fish is fresh and the seafood is caught by the owners daily because the owners have their own fishing boat 🛥️🐟🐠🦀 ### husky_boi69 — 5.0/5 · Jul 5, 2025 Tacos always on point 8.3/10