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Water Grill – Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Water Grill – Los Angeles

4.8
4.8
5419 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 69 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Lively
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Moulton

Private dining

What 5,419 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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, celebrated for its "fresh and deliciously prepared" seafood and "perfectly crafted" cocktails. Guests rave about the "exceptional service," particularly from standout servers like Chris and Denise. With its vibrant ambiance and "outstanding" menu offerings, it's a top choice for special occasions.

5,419 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Houston52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and great service in a lively environment. Went with a business colleague for her birthday. Great time!

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  2. Claudia VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time to the Water Grill and we were pleasantly surprised. It was a Saturday night so it was lively. Lots of people come here who have tickets to the Music Center. We had a party of 6 so I wanted to make sure we could all hear each other so I asked for a quiet table which they accommodated. The server was knowledgable and gracious. The food was excellent. My husband is very picky about the fish he eats. He only like sushi because he says if it sits around for a day it smells and doesn't take good. Despite many disappointing fish dishes at other expensive restaurants, the server convinced my husband to try the sea bass, served with gnocchi and butternut squash. And it was excellent! My husband was happy and completely surprised, therefore the 5 stars. We highly recommend this place if you love fish.
    Water Grill – Los AngelesResponded today
    Thank you so much for your 5 star review! I'm glad we were able to surprise your husband and find him a new favorite entree! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Much thanks, Sarah Manager

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  3. alyssam

    Memphis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great cocktails and excellent service!

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  4. Judith VIP

    Los Angeles49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner at our favorite restaurant downtown. Water Grill. We began with 1/2 dozen oysters & 1/2 dozen scallops, delicious. For our entree we each had a spiny lobster, shared a side of mashed potatoes. The lobster was excellent. Great dinner with amazing service.

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  5. Steve VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed our experience celebrating a family birthday. Service was top notch. Denise is superb. Ask to be seated in her section. Food was excellent. Desert was fabulous! I will return many times.
    Water Grill – Los AngelesResponded on 5 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad Denise was able to make your evening memorable again! We can't wait to see you again soon! Much thanks, Sarah Manager

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  6. Marcus VIP

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dishes and great service! The sea bass is phenomenal

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  7. Katie

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything that we ate here was top notch! From the calamari to the Chilean sea bass and finally the key lime pie. Server was excellent. 5 stars!! A must try.
    Water Grill – Los AngelesResponded on 1 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are very happy you enjoyed your visit! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Much thanks, Sarah Manager

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  8. Theresa

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Water Grill. We have been to many of the restaurants and other cities. You can’t go wrong. Our server was Carlos. He was outstanding! Very personable! We ordered everything from bread to oysters to clam chowder, our main meal and dessert. He was right on with each order. The food was delicious. We also had a bottle of wine and cocktails. Great night with friends!
    Water Grill – Los AngelesResponded on 2 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your 5 star review! I'm so glad that Carlos was able to make your evening so memorable. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Much thanks, Sarah Manager

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  9. Lera

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud. The water was good but a slow but good. All my requirements were met. I loved the food! Thank you 😊

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  10. Christine

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but nothing special. Very underwhelming especially from an establishment like this.

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Water Grill – Los Angeles is rated 4.8 stars by 5419 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 69 times today
Google Map for Water Grill – Los Angeles

544 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Moulton
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