The restaurant was established in 1999 and originally located on Morelos street. It relocated to Playa de los Muertos in 2010. The Blue Shrimp participated in Restaurant Week in 2018.
Reception
DeboraMestre included the restaurant in the website's 2023 overview of Puerto Vallarta's best bars and restaurants. The American Automobile Association has given The Blue Shrimp a three-diamond rating and has described the restaurant as "the spot for shrimp lovers".