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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
3669 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 88 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Gethin
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What 3,669 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

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Water Grill - San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." The seafood, particularly the Chilean sea bass and oysters, is highly praised for freshness. Guests enjoy the lively atmosphere and beautiful decor, while standout service from staff like Savannah and JP enhances every visit. Highly recommended!

3,669 Reviews
  1. MithrilBoston VIP

    Greater Boston32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food: clam chowder then Chilean Sea Bass. Good service, nice ambiance. Would definitely recommend. Pricey but worth it.

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  2. mIker

    Northern MI1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance, hostesses, and server were all great and very pleasant. But restaurant was out of most of the fish on the menu.

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  3. Mark VIP

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything g was great as expected. Service was excellent and the food was amazing. It was a bit pricy but worth it

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  4. Peninsulaguest

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hostesses a bit curt. Server was great. Food was fine but overpriced

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  5. Javier

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente relación precio calidad, 100% recomendable

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a reservation got there a little early receptionist would not seat us until reservation time but if we would have just walked in she would have sat us.. weird. Food was good but the server forgot to order our side so they came out after we had already eaten our meals. Food was really good

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  7. RVfoodies

    New York City38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and atmosphere. Food is very pricey. 2 cocktails, 2 entrees $165 with tip. No appetizer.No salad. No dessert.

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  8. Genie VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    "I was intrigued by this place and eager to try some of their seafood selections. I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was! I had the Chilean Sea Bass, and it was absolutely delicious—cooked to perfection. The ambiance had a classic Godfather movie feel but with a modern twist, which added to the charm. I also loved how spacious the restaurant is. The restrooms are located upstairs, where you'll also find a separate bar and lounge area. Overall, this is a fantastic spot for a date night!"

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  9. Hoppy

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great great great great great great great great great

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  10. Gene

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with the octopus which was good. Had better at Jose Andres in Chicago, but it wasn’t bad at all. We shared a Caesar salad which was very fresh and the anchovies we excellent. We also shared the sea bass and it did not disappoint. The side of Brussels sprouts were good too. All in all the food was good. Fresh silverware would have been nice when going from appetizers to main lunch meal.

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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 3669 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 88 times today
Google Map for Water Grill - San Diego

615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Gethin
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