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Waterbar San Diego, San Diego, CA

Waterbar San Diego

4.4
4.4
387 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Waterbar San Diego

4.4
$30 and under
American
Pacific Beach

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Good for groups

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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–00:00 Fri 11:00–02:00 Sat 09:00–02:00 Sun 09:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (858) 888-4343
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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 387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar San Diego offers a "stunning ocean view" and a lively atmosphere, making it a popular choice for brunch and casual gatherings. The service is often praised as "excellent", with attentive staff ensuring a pleasant experience. While some dishes shine, it's primarily celebrated for its drinks and appetizers.

387 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is wonderful, great servers. Basic breakfast was blah and overpriced.

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  2. Deborah

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My only complaint is that when we arrived at 6:30 it was so noisy that we could not hear each other talk . The noise died down by around 8:00 .

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  3. Kinnie

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place to take San Diego tourists!!!!! This is my go to spot for friends and family. Best spot for ocean view cocktails or food. I cannot say enough about how incredible this location is. The view is unbeatable. The service is excellent.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Not sure why you need a reservation a sports bar.. menu and website make this spot look like a nice place to sit and eat but when we got there for dinner it was just a loud sports bar. disappointed

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  5. Chris

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Right on the water. Sushi was great. More of a bar atmosphere.

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  6. Debi

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Our server was great and we had a nice window table (as requested). Good place to watch the game. Really enjoyed the curry with shrimp, rib eye was good not amazing, sushi roll was very good.

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  7. Dana

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Restaurant was understaffed. One server for the whole place. Waitress never came back to check on us or ask us how our food was. Went for a birthday celebration, but that was never acknowledged. Terrible experience never go back.

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  8. Jeff

    San Diego

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were staying at The Beach Cottages next door and this was a great choice for dinner. The service and food were great and the views at sunset were awesome.

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  9. Matt

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Live music with amazing sunset views. Great food offerings - little bites to full entrees. Excellent quality - not James Beard worthy but at a level that makes us desiring to come back again this trip.

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  10. cheryl

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Molly, our excellent server, was a perfect guide. Drinks well crafted. Appetizers fresh and generous. Hamachi collar superb.

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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 4.4 stars by 387 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Waterbar San Diego restaurant

Waterbar San Diego

4.4
$30 and under
American
Pacific Beach

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Waterbar San Diego

4325 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-3923

Additional information

  • Area
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–00:00 Fri 11:00–02:00 Sat 09:00–02:00 Sun 09:00–00:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 888-4343
  • 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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