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Water Grill San Diego Dining Room - Water Grill - San Diego, San Diego, CA

Water Grill - San Diego

4.7
4.7
3604 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 92 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Located steps away from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center in the heart of Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego, Water Grill San Diego is an iconic seafood destination 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. Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill San Diego also offers multiple, customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fine cuts
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 717-6992
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Gethin
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next private dining or special event in the heart of the Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego! Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants by locals, Water Grill San Diego offers multiple, customizable private dining options for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Arian James : (619) 402-5747
  • Location
    615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    6th Avenue and J Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Water Grill in San Diego

    US$135.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Bring in the New Year at Water Grill in San Diego! This New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, enjoy a four course prix fixe menu with Guest favorites and chef-inspired creations, plus a champagne toast at midnight to bring in the New Year. An additional wine pairing enhancement will be available. The complete New Year’s Eve menu will be shared leading up to holiday. Please note that only the prix fixe menu will be available for New Year’s Eve dinner, starting at 3:00 p.m.

  • Valentine’s Day at Water Grill San Diego

    US$150.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Give the love of your life the night of their life. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Water Grill San Diego on Friday, February 14, 2025. Your experience includes a four-course prix fixe menu, optional wine pairings, interactive photobooth and commemorative gift for $150 per person. The complete menu will be shared leading up to Valentine’s Day. Please note that only the prix fixe menu will be available for Valentine’s Day dinner, starting at 3:00 p.m.

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What 3,604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

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Water Grill - San Diego is a seafood lover's paradise, offering "fantastic dinner options" in a vibrant downtown atmosphere. Renowned for its "fresh seafood" and exceptional service, guests rave about the oysters, crab cakes, and diverse menu. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining, this spot consistently impresses.

3,604 Reviews

  1. Morgan

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! You should eat here. I’ll be dreaming about the rolls and caramel ice cream on top of the bread pudding. Yum.

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  2. Rui

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sea bass is the best I’ve had in my life. Fresh and juicy

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and finish out. Fantastic menu and broad array of seafood options. Everyone enjoyed the classic apps: clam chowder, crab cakes and seared tuna. Great wine and beer list. Very expensive overall though. Lower on value scale give $ to portion size, especially entrees. Should have done more from raw bar. Waiter was over seated and not very attentive.

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  4. Susan

    VIP

    West Virginia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scott was an excellent server. The Water Grill has a fantastic menu and the food is fresh, innovative and delicious. The restaurant interior is very well done and comfortable. One of the very best restaurants in San Diego. It is at the too of our list. You won’t be disappointed.

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  5. Nicolle

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing and the food could not have been better

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  6. Fred

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food and excellent service. A truly enjoyable evening to celebrate our anniversary.

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  7. Kendra

    VIP

    Calgary

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING service. Thank you Joshua for an excellent evening. Fantastic food. The scallops were divine!

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  8. Miriam

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Josh was excellent. Everything really tasty and good. Carrots were unusual and amazing.

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  9. Kyle

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, good seafood, great steak, and a surprisingly good manhattan

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  10. Tamara

    Atlanta Metro

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great! Noise level was a little loud. Our server Gustavo was great. He checked in often to make sure we had everything even at an extremely busy time.

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FAQs

Water Grill - San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 717-6992.

Water Grill - San Diego is rated 4.7 stars by 3604 OpenTable diners.

Water Grill - San Diego does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 92 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Water Grill - San Diego

615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th Avenue and J Street
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Gethin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 717-6992
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next private dining or special event in the heart of the Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego! Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants by locals, Water Grill San Diego offers multiple, customizable private dining options for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Arian James : (619) 402-5747

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