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Water Grill – Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Water Grill – Los Angeles

4.7
4.7
5438 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
544 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 78 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
Water Grill has been serving seafood in Downtown Los Angeles since 1989. This iconic seafood destination in the place to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Moulton
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a classic and inviting backdrop for entertaining small and large groups alike.

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What 5,438 people are saying

Water Grill – Los Angeles reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill in Los Angeles is a seafood lover's paradise with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal sea bass" and "superb oysters," while the ambiance is described as "lively" and "elegant." Despite some isolated critiques, it remains a "favorite spot" for many, offering "great dining experiences" consistently.

5,438 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation afforded us a glorious booth by the window. Our server Carlos was great. All 4 courses on the NYE menu were incredible. Water Grill is pricey but, it’s well worth it! Happy New Year!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate New Year’s Eve and have a fine dinner!

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  3. profrobyn VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fine. We enjoyed the shrimp cocktail and crab cake the most. Salad, chowder, sea bass and filet were all fine. Below expectations for price point.

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  4. MarciaC

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, amazing service and a fun evening! My hubby loved his bday celebration.

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  5. Irma

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there with friends for a New Year’s Eve dinner. Everything was exquisite. The prefix menu had a nice variety to choose from. Our party enjoyed the appetizers, calamari, shrimp cocktail, baked clam ,oysters and ceviche. Main entrees we’re also excellent, sea-bass, lobster tail and surf and turf. I highly recommend the Water Grill to enjoy a great meal. ambiance and excellent service.

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  6. Pattiecake

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I visited Water Grill to celebrate our 33rd wedding Anniversary. This was our first time there and we both loved it. Great service, awesome drinks and the food was delicious.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent as was the ambiance. It is a bit pricey but you are paying for the fine dining experience. What made the night extra special was our waiter Chris. Also , this was our anniversary and Chris and the house surprised us with a delicious dessert. If you want fine seafood dining in LA this is your place

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  8. HannaL

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is extremely salty. Service was very slow. Won’t be back.

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  9. ANDYk

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chilean sea bass was sooooooooooo gooooood. Try it

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  10. LisaS

    Chicago19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good, fresh seafood. Experienced wait staff make you feel welcome. Our server, Chris, is a pleasure to encounter every time. As luck would have it, we were seated in his section on our last visit. We appreciated his recommendations which were spot-on. Great cocktails, too.

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Water Grill – Los Angeles is rated 4.7 stars by 5438 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 78 times today
Google Map for Water Grill – Los Angeles

544 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Moulton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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