This oasis for seafood lovers, set amid lofty columns and marble, is one of New York's favorite restaurants and one of the city's best people-watching locales. Located on fashionable Union Square West, guests at Blue Water Grill can feast on a variety of seafood delicacies like Crispy Point Judith Calamari or the lavish cold Seafood Castle—three generous tiers of chilled lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams and oysters. Other tempting selections include an inviting Pan-Roasted Pacific Mahi Mahi with Lobster Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus and the Ginger-Soy Lacquered Chilean Sea Bass with Chinese Broccoli, Sticky Rice, and Wasabi Vinaigrette.

Just over five years old, the restaurant reels in crowds with an enticing menu of fresh fish recipes, an inviting outdoor café and a bustling oyster bar where taste and variety abound. Music fans can satisfy their appetite for jazz with the 150-seat jazz club, featuring nightly entertainment, the restaurant's full dinner menu, and an impressive cigar roster. Wine enthusiasts can indulge in a list that was the winner of the 1999 Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator.

If late-night isn't your scene, Blue Water Grill also offers up weekend Brunch-with-a-view overlooking the Union Square Park Farmers Market and featuring Seasonal offerings like the Lump Crab, Artichoke and Camembert Cheese Omelette or a delightful Lobster and Avocado Salad with Artichoke Vinaigrette.