BLUFIN Waterfront Grill

Bartender had to work bar and seating inside and patio of Blufin and mixed perfect drinks, gave us quick and friendly service was a great experience.

BLUFIN Waterfront Grill delivers on atmosphere, view, and overall experience. The waterfront setting is absolutely beautiful, especially at sunset, and the bar is a highlight with the back wall opening straight onto the deck. It creates a relaxed open air feel that really fits the location.
We called ahead and were seated right away. Our table was ready as we walked in with waters already on the table, which was a great first impression for a family of five. The food was high quality and kid friendly, which is not always easy to find, and everything came out fresh and well prepared. The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout the visit.
The only reason this stays at four stars instead of five is minor timing and pacing issues, but overall it was a great experience. Excellent view, solid food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a place worth visiting and recommending.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Cold mashed potatoes. Meal came out after a lengthy wait. One bartender who was the also the waiter for too many people.

Ordered a Caesar Salad with Shrimp and a Blackened Mahi Sandwich with Fries.
Caesar Salad had no croutons and was drenched in dressing with a good amount of shrimp, but were probably 41-50 ct size. Sandwich was advertised to come with Tartar Sauce and a Remoulade, but only came with tartar sauce that was basically mayo. Fries were decent.
Waited about 5-10 minutes to be seen by someone to place order. Bartender was pleasant, and the restaurant atmosphere is nice. Overall wouldn’t return again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

I should contact google and get an exception to leave a zero star review. I chose to do the breakfast buffet which is just like every other complimentary hotel breakfast buffet that you get free with your stay. However, this place charges you $23 for it. That is not the reasoning for my review. I grabbed an apple from the buffet to go, and I chose to eat it about two hours later. After I bit in the apple, I looked down to find a maggot in mine. I was sickened to an extreme point. Glad these guys are really taking pride in their restaurant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I've been here 4 times now and today I got the salad with blackened chicken. It was delicious. I've had the Blufin burger and the Tampa Cuban sandwich as well, all have been tasty.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great Service , excellent food !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sandy is very friendly...good service and always smile. Nice beef steak there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The breakfast buffet not good. The breakfast potatoes were like cubs of cardboard and the pancakes I couldn't even cut them with a metal fork

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Nick was very attentive and made the experience seamless! We enjoyed our food with a beautiful view! 10/10 would recommend!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gabrielle was wonderful, friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our evening very much

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I don't even know where to begin.. when we first walked in our server Nick, handed us the menus and told us to seat our selves like it was a privilege to even be at the restaurant. We were walking around with the book of menus like we were the hostess 😂 We ordered our food and while waiting 30+ min a cockroach tried to climb up my brother in law's chair, granted we sat outside. Then we received our food and we ordered a margarita flatbread and it came out and the presentation was laughable. I wish I snapped a picture. I was OK with it being soggy and cold but it tasted awful and the flatbread was literally paper thin. It was as thin as our napkin and the sauce was from a can or jar. Little dollops of cheese I believe and tears of basil leaves. I had to send it back, there was no way I would pay $17 for that. I'd rather have pizza rolls. When we told Nick what was wrong with it he walked away and said ok, with his back turned. It was the weirdest serving experience I've ever had. My sister ordered a side of fries to eat with her meal and he forgot that. Our Mahi sandwich was edible. Just overall the worst experience on that side of the bridge. I left hungry and just annoyed. Do yourself a favor and save your money for a different restaurant around there. They're basically running a scam.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Like the hotel, the restaurant is lacking. Food was okay but nothing special. Service acts as if you are a nuisance not a guest. They are slow and seem understaffed.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Stayed at the Double Tree waterfront, and visited the Blufin for lunch. Nick at Blufin has been absolutely amazing! He is attentive, offers suggestions and alternatives based on my specific dietary needs. He has always been friendly and definitely works hard keeping everyone he attended feeling comfortable and valued. I will come
Back again. the service was great and the food was delicious. Great ambiance with a view as it is by the pool/waterfront.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nick, the bartender is sooooooo awesome! He is cute, personable and I love his curly hair. Girls, I a a gay dude and if he was gay, I would take him home but girls, go fo him.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5