Blu Ocean Grille is an American restaurant located inside the Encore at Tradition community. We specialize in fresh ingredients, craft cocktails, and creative dishes inspired by global flavors. Our modern restaurant offers an amazing and vibrant environment for lunch and dinner with friends, family, and co-workers.
Kathy Petrorio
I am disappointed that this place did not live up to my expectations. It is very close to my home, so it would be so convenient to go there frequently. However, 1) The menu was extremely limited. 2) I ordered a black bean burger that was mostly rice. I’ve never seen such a thing and I’ve been eating black bean burgers for over 30 years. It actually did taste good, but it was mostly rice. It didn’t hold together. It was mostly rice. And did I say it was mostly rice? The restaurant was noisy and tiny. Only 9-1/2 tables. Nine tables for 4 and one that you could squeeze 2 people into. The bar seating was nice. The drink I had was plain liquor on ice. Pricey, but at least it was a nice pour. That didn’t redeem the experience, though. On the bright side, the service was very good and the, I assume, manager checked on us as well as our server. That service was the best part of the experience.
… moreAdy Soler
The drinks were not great. We usually drink Long Island iced tea.
The service was good
The shrimp were delicious, but I did not like the lobster bisque. The place was clean and the atmosphere was nice
… morejoe burke
I’ve eaten here twice before and had nice meals. I ordered the fish and chips today and it looked like they took Gorton’s fish sticks dipped them in a batter and deep fried them. Tasted like it too.
… moreTerrie McAdams
Excellent evening! Our server Ali was superb! She cheerfully gave great recommendations for food. The ahi tuna was just wonderful! Perfectly cooked, with pickled ginger, wasabi cream and fried rice and veggie side. Cosmo was the best I’ve had in a long while.
The head chef Mirasol visited to ask how we liked our food. Wow! Above and beyond!
… moreJosh Duquette
Visiting from out of town and wanted to say that this place was a 10 out of 10. Had the pork chop with au gratin potatoes and Caesar salad… Flavor was excellent served very hot… My wife had the fish and chips, nice and flaky and tender, and we started with calamari, which was excellent as well. I also want to compliment the service young lady we had Melina I believe was incredible… Definitely would go back if I’m in the area.
… moremike corcoran
My wife and I tried this restaurant based on a recommendation of a friend. After finding it tucked away in the clubhouse of an over 55 rental complex, we sat outside for happy hour. Our waitress, Tricia, was the best. She explained all the menus, regular, happy hour and tiki bar! She told us she usually works the tiki bar but due to a staffing she was working the tables. She made several suggestions and they all turned out wonderful. We will definitely add this to our happy hour list.
… moreStacie W
Nice place. Wasn’t busy. Loved the fish and chips. Alright menu items and tasty. Our waitress was nice but then we had someone else wait on our table. We were a little confused but nice dinner.
… moreJoe Banker
I don’t write reviews often. I hope this review wakes the staff up while there is still a chance to fix things because the place has potential. I went once before and didn’t feel the place delivered on the expectations and thought I’d give them a second chance. The second time was worse than the first time.
This visit was during their “happy hour” and there were only 2 other couples at the bar, so the place was not busy.
At first glance, the place looks like its still under construction and the windows looking out to the pool were dirty, the staff was mostly in corners talking with each other and it felt as if the customers were being ignored. There as one cook when we arrived but there were 3 in total midway through our visit.
My wife ordered a burger and asked for it medium. They brought it out and it was cooked medium rare and had no fires. When we asked about the fries, they said, “oh that’s on the regular menu, but we can get some made and charge for the regular burger”. It then took about 15 mins to get fries out, by then the burger had gotten cold. I decided to order another burger for myself, also medium and this time they brought it out well done. It took them over 30 mins to bring out the second burger too.
When these issues were brought to the server’s attention, the response was simply….”Yeah, I know, I already let the kitchen know” then they proceeded to give us the check which includes gratuity and they walked away to attend to the others.
Nearly $70 spent for two poorly cooked burgers, fries, two drinks and terrible service.
PS: we also brought this to the manager’s attention and all we got was an “I’m sorry and we are working on our getting things to our expected standards, we have been having issues in the kitchen with temperature consistency”.
… moreDarlene Mcneal
We loved the house chips and whipped guacamole as house complimentary. The wings were the freshest wings we have had in a long time and the lobster bisque was full of lobster a rare thing. The atmosphere is beautiful and the staff were great.
… moreJason Bunk
We talked with our server, Ally, like she was our sister, met Sarah the hostess and also talked with her, and shared some quick stories as we thoroughly enjoyed the food, ambience, and laid back causal- foody-gourmet-vibe. The food was excellent….. dry rubbed wings, braised ribs grilled cheese with the fatty classic fries, salmon picata with perfectly prepared snappy asparagus, and a classic Ceasars salad with bacon chips and shaved parm, a Heineken 0 and Prosecco for cleansing the palate, ice- water served in the most unique tear-drop formed glasses, finished off with the classic cappuccino lightly whipped cheesecake with a dark cookie crust, and formed chocolate topping with four dollops of whipped cream, accompanied with two hot Javascript served with their classic gold plated spoons. We will return, and tell others. Thank-you for being kind to us and all your guests. We notice things, sincerley The Bunks
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