Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Los Angeles
  4. Westside
  5. Santa Monica
Pan Seared Halibut Velouté - Water Grill - Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6
4.6
6047 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 67 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica 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. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. 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 Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

Additional information

  • Location
    1401 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Phone number
    (310) 394-5669
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fine cuts
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available in front of restaurant. Metered street and lot parking near by.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Pollard

Featured in

Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Private dining

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 6,047 people are saying

Water Grill - Santa Monica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill in Santa Monica offers an "incredible" dining experience with "fantastic" seafood and "amazing" service. Guests rave about the "beautiful" ocean views and the "wonderful" ambiance. Highlights include expertly prepared dishes like the Chilean Sea Bass and lobster rolls. Though pricey, it's "definitely worth the money" for special occasions.

6,047 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful good view nice pace great food I love it 🙏🏻🌹

    Is this helpful?

  2. Ted

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and wonderful food. Place looks beautiful too.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Jane

    Los Angeles278 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was spotty and unprofessional. We had to make several requests! Food was good altho way too much mayo I. The lobster role. We shall not return.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Jeff VIP

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed ourselves. A bit expensive and noisy. Thanks

    Is this helpful?

  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Great server, great food, great ambiance. Will be back!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Susan

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    As always, the food and service are fantastic. It’s pricey, but we can splurge every so often.

    Is this helpful?

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service could be better, never got a couple of our orders and it wasn’t insanely busy at all.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Arsha VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was ok. The place was very crowded and too many tables in one area.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Harry

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is mediocre. Seafood is not fresh. It’s like paying fine dining for cafe food.

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. My wife had a wonderful birthday

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Water Grill - Santa Monica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 394-5669.

Water Grill - Santa Monica is rated 4.6 stars by 6047 OpenTable diners.

Water Grill - Santa Monica 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.

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 67 times today
Google Map for Water Grill - Santa Monica

1401 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (310) 394-5669
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fine cuts
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available in front of restaurant. Metered street and lot parking near by.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Pollard

Featured in

Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo