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Waterbar San Diego, San Diego, CA

Waterbar San Diego

4.5
4.5
408 Reviews
$30 and under
American
4325 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-3923

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem

Located alongside the vibrant ocean-front boardwalk in Pacific Beach, Waterbar offers only the best in tantalizing menus, innovative libations, panoramic views, and lively entertainment. Our “social seafood” menu is inspired by East coast, West coast and Baja cuisines, and transforms the freshest flavors through our chef’s unique renditions of coastal classics. Flavor-forward craft cocktails, local micro-brews, national brand favorites, and a diverse wine list are offered across comfortable bar seating, community-table dining, and intimate ocean-side tables. Waterbar’s thriving, energetic environment captures the passion of San Diego’s iconic coastline for an unforgettably satisfying experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Rodriguez
  • Catering
    4325 Ocean Blvd<br />San Diego California, 92109-3923
  • Private party facilities
    Perched above the Pacific Beach Boardwalk is Waterbar, a 6,700-square-foot beachside eatery. The floor to ceiling windows showcase unparalleled ocean views and is the perfect backdrop to a seafood-forward menu inspired by East Coast, West Coast and Baja Coastal cuisine. mikes@waterbarsd.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Mimosa Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every weekend from 10am to 2pm for a bubbly brunch experience at Waterbar! Indulge in our Bottomless Mimosa special, offering two hours of unlimited mimosas alongside our delectable brunch menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and coastal-inspired dishes. With panoramic ocean views and beachside ambiance, Waterbar is the ultimate destination for brunch lovers this summer. Make your reservation now and dive into a Brunch like no other!
    Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Photo

What 408 people are saying

Waterbar San Diego 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar San Diego offers "excellent service" and "incredible views" overlooking the beach, making it perfect for celebratory occasions. The menu shines with dishes like chilaquiles, salmon entrees, and sushi. While the brunch menu could be improved, the overall dining experience is enhanced by "fabulous food" and attentive staff.

408 Reviews
  1. Ticia

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere as always! And you can’t beat the view!

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  2. Sara VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Easter Sunday, and it was good energy but yet still subdued The food was awesome, the bottomless mimosas were generous and never left empty, and our server was fantastic It’s a great spot for a date night, taking friends to a great affordable restaurant right on the beach, or a family friendly brunch We all struggled to pick something off the menu as we wanted multiple items My friend leaned in and said, well that just means I need to come back! 10/10 would recommend for an upscale and affordable meal at the beach!

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  3. JOSE VIP

    Las Vegas18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the view and stay for the food. The chilaquiles are a MUST.!

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  4. Ronnie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended. This was our first time for our anniversary and they did not disappoint us. Food and drinks we fabulous. We met our server, Michael, and he was more than fantastic. Great view over looking the beach definitely was a plus too. Love this place!

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  5. yata

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service and great food! The view is incredible

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  6. Gretchen VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I dine at Waterbar frequently. Last night we had the Salmon entrees with a side of coconut rice, the cucumber salad and a glass of Unshackled Red wine. The food and service were all excellent.

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  7. SalGal2 VIP

    Las Vegas19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place we went here twice for sunset dinner- great view & food!

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  8. Paolo

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Location fronte oceano sulla spiaggia di Pacific Beach, molti locali adatti alla movida. Tappa da fare assolutamente ottimo il cibo, pesce in particolare.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A “RESERVATION”. My friends and I were hanging out at the bar when we realized the tables(4 total) had emptied out and no one was sitting at them. My friends and I asked if we could transfer from the bar over to them when the hostess(didn’t catch her name but she was asian) said we couldn’t move because the tables “might be for a reservation”. So i decided to just ask if they were or weren’t for a reservation and she told me that she couldn’t tell me that… which is so stupid because I just hopped on the app and made a reservation within the following 10mins which somehow made them able to seat us. What was the difference between them just transferring or closing out our tab and moving it to the table closer to the windows?(both options we offered to the staff).

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  10. Erinn VIP

    Cincinnati16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, excellent sushi and server was attentive. Very loud.

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FAQs

Waterbar San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 888-4343.

Waterbar San Diego is rated 4.5 stars by 408 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Waterbar San Diego

4325 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-3923

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    4325 Ocean Blvd<br />San Diego California, 92109-3923
  • Private party facilities
    Perched above the Pacific Beach Boardwalk is Waterbar, a 6,700-square-foot beachside eatery. The floor to ceiling windows showcase unparalleled ocean views and is the perfect backdrop to a seafood-forward menu inspired by East Coast, West Coast and Baja Coastal cuisine. mikes@waterbarsd.com
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