AVALON—Bluewater Grill, the Newport-Beach-based partnership that offers sustainable seafood, has reportedly purchased El Galleon, a popular restaurant operating in Avalon since 1967. The purchase, according to an article published by The Orange County Register, has been confirmed and the current staff will remain.
The article states: “Bluewater co-owners Jimmy Ulcickas and Richard Staunton acquired the restaurant with local investors including Caleb Lins and plan to renovate it while keeping its menu of steak, prime rib, chicken, burgers and fresh local fish in season.”
Lins is a commercial lobster fisherman, which is fitting: El Galleon has long been a hangout for local fishermen to grab a drink and a quick bite. El Galleon is known for its quirky decor (perhaps a tribute to its name – a galleon is an armed Spanish merchant ship), for karaoke and affordable libations. In addition to their year-round service and prime location on Crescent Avenue, El Galleon also hosts special holiday events during the year on Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, 4th of July and New Year’s Eve.
Bluewater is also no stranger to Avalon. Currently two other restaurants by Bluewater are open to the public: Bluewater Avalon and Toyon Grill. Located in the new Trailhead Visitor Center as...
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