Brightwaters

Name: Brightwaters
Address: 180 5th St, Huntington Beach, CA, United States, 92648
Telephone: (714) 465-9803
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (25)

$31 to $50

American

180 5th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

Scratch kitchen full service restaurant. Full bar and over 250 different varietals of wine. Known for our fresh seafood and signature flatbreads. Daily specials with all fresh ingredients.

We are a comfortable, lounge type setting dining room, with a large patio that is dog friendly. Elevated dining without the tablecloths. Private events and buyouts available. Many events and live music weekends.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Californian
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 465-9803
Website
http://brightwaterswinebar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Wine DinnersRub ClubBookclubWine tastings

Location
180 5th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Neighborhood
Huntington Beach
Cross street
Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 25 people are saying

Brightwaters reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Orange County
Good for groups
Orange County
Great for fine wines
North Orange County
Good for groups
North Orange County
Neighborhood gem
North Orange County
Great for fine wines
North Orange County
Great for outdoor dining
North Orange County
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25 Reviews

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Gray VIP
California Central Coast71 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
You gotta try the Brussel sprouts with pork belly my absolute favorite among their other great dishes. Service is always on point and the seats lounge seats are so comfortable.
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Alana VIP
San Francisco Bay Area40 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Live music created a chic yet comfortable vibe. The drinks were excellent, but the food was underwhelming. The artichokes were overcooked, underseasoned, and lacked substance. The garlic aioli was overpowering. The spaghetti squash was bland, with only a hint of grated Parmesan. The Brussels sprouts were overly charred and tough, with barely any pork belly. The seared albacore was the standout and nicely done, but the portion was small for the price. Honestly, you could get better value and flavor at Sugarfish. Overall, the service and ambiance were great. I would come back for the drinks and atmosphere, but not for the food.
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Laura VIP
California Central Coast12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful Mothers Day Brunch with the best service and amazing food. We always have an amazing experience at Brightwater.
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Jody VIP
Orange County68 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Music way to loud & not the right kind of music for 6:30 dinner hour. But everything else was awesome!
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Mary
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a delicious dinner and thoroughly enjoyed book club night. Such a sense of community at the restaurant. Also, love Wine Wednesday!!!
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Danni
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Limited menu for Easter brunch. Server did not have much info on the dishes served. Example “Salmon & Lox” - no description. Asked what it was? Answer : it comes with a bagel …??? Lox is salmon… what is salmon and lox? Weird. Ordered black pepper beef, again very little info. It had promise but was way too salty. Pretty spot but maybe just an off day?!
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Stacey VIP
Orange County20 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jamie, thank you for such excellent service, amazing recommendations, and creating a relaxing and enjoyable setting. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a special day or night out. Love the drinks and atmosphere.
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Adam VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul22 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I live out of state, but whenever I go to HB, I try to stop in this place. Great ambiance, unique food, good cocktails and friendly staff. The owner Annie is lovely. Would be a great place for 50 person buyout- which I hope to plan. Mushroom toast and Meatballs A++++
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Amber
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great time. Food wand service was great 👍🏻
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janai
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food portions are so tiny but overall great tasting. Love the ambiance and great wine selection’s. Lovely place.
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FAQs

Brightwaters offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 465-9803.

Brightwaters is rated 4.5 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

180 5th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Walnut
Neighborhood
Huntington Beach
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://brightwaterswinebar.com/
Phone number
(714) 465-9803
Private party facilities
Wine DinnersRub ClubBookclubWine tastings

Brightwaters

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