Flavors from the Shore: Nostalgic Seafood Recipes Celebrating Our Coasts & Waterways

Celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the iconic Bluewater Grill with these nostalgic, family-friendly dishes showcasing the freshest seafood from the most beautiful coasts and waterways in the country--and abroad.

Nothing brings family and friends together like a home-cooked meal enjoyed beachside, dockside, or shoreside. Whether it is a weekend, a holiday, or an everyday gathering with those we love, when fresh, locally caught seafood makes its way to the table, the result is a celebration of shared memories and bountiful food.

Drawing on three decades of hospitality success and love for the sea, owners Jim Ulcickas and Rick Staunton share the Bluewater Grill story through a coast-to-coast tour of their most famous chef-driven seafood and shellfish creations.

Flavors from the Shore is every fish lovers' passport to 100 original recipes offering maximum flavor with minimal effort. Start your journey by pouring one of our Signature Cocktails Before Setting Sail.

First stop is the California Shores, home to our signature Blackened Pacific Swordfish and California Spiny Lobster "Puerto Nuevo Style," then head north to the Pacific Northwest & The Aleutian Chain where savory encounters include Roasted Oysters prepared three ways and our Orange and Walnut-Crusted Halibut.

Channel your freshwater cravings with our Midwest Lakes & Riverbanks specialties like Trout Amandine and Lake Superior Whitefish or dazzle your crew with historic specialties from the Atlantic & Mid-Atlantic Seaboard like Maryland-Style Crab Cakes and Maine and Connecticut Style Lobster Rolls.

From there, it's on to the Southern Waterfront & The Gulf where our spicy oyster, shrimp, and blackened fish dishes reign supreme.

Or, go global with Garlic Butter Australian Tiger Prawns, Ponzu Ahi Tuna Poke, and Grilled Hawaiian Ono in Australia, Oceania & The Hawaiian Archipelago or Spanish Octopus and Zuppa di Pesce in Faraway Coastlines.

Whether you're looking to up your seafood game or just bring everyone to the table, Flavors from the Shore will make Bluewater Grill's geographically inspired dishes an easy and delicious part of your next gathering.

Author: Jim Ulcickas,Richard Staunton
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.35lbs
Size: 10.44h x 8.50w x 1.16d
ISBN: 9781510784208

About the Author
Jim Ulcickas is the owner of the iconic Bluewater Grill, which he operates with business partner and Australian native Rick Staunton. Celebrating thirty successful years in business, Jim and Rick's mission is to serve fresh, sustainable seafood at affordable prices at their eight southern California and Arizona locations. Growing up in Massachusetts, Jim developed a passion for the ocean while working his way up in the restaurant industry. Today, Jim and Rick's love for the sea is reflected in the Bluewater Grill and through the pages of their debut cookbook.