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Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6
4.6
5977 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
21:00
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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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 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (310) 394-5669
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Pollard
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event across the street from the Pacific Ocean! Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica's top seafood restaurants by locals, Water Grill Santa Monica offers an intimate private dining room or full buyout option to host your next meeting or event.
  • Private party contact
    Trina Walkama: (310) 394-5669
  • Location
    1401 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Cross Street
    Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available in front of restaurant. Metered street and lot parking near by.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Water Grill in Santa Monica

    US$135.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Bring in the New Year at Water Grill in Santa Monica! 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 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.

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What 5,977 people are saying

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

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  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill - Santa Monica offers fresh, expertly prepared seafood with a "beautiful atmosphere" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "wonderful experience," highlighting dishes like the Chilean Sea Bass. The ocean view adds to its charm, making it a perfect spot for special occasions.

5,977 Reviews

  1. Susan

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and excellent service. Stephanie is an amazing server. She’s helped us twice and both times she has been attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and professional.

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  2. robin

    Los Angeles

    38 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We ate here on Valentine's day and had a good experience, so we thought we would try it for Thanksgiving. The service was very slow throughout the evening, we often had to flag someone down because our server was in the back, busy with other tables, even then, the others who took our requests such as a glass of wine didn't come back and we had to flag someone else down to ask what happened to our glass of wine, etc. They got my order wrong and it took forever to get a replacement, meanwhile my husband had to eat his meal while I was just sitting there without any food. The special Thanksgiving food was just ok, not great. I will not come back here on a holiday again, maybe not at all.

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  3. Holly

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful setting across from the ocean. Poor service, slow and not responsive. Food was ok to good, not worth the high price tag. Lobster was good quality, but slaw was not fresh.

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  4. Michelle

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal tonight… from the host desk to the kitchen and especially our server Stacy… everything was perfect.

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  5. Robert

    Los Angeles

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Across from the beach. Very good food and menu selection. Service was great. Can’t beat the location. Excellent selection of fish. A must try when you’re in Santa Monica.

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  6. Ann

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Calamari was chewy, tuna was so salty it was inedible, crab cake and mac and cheese were good. Cocktails were also good.

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  7. matthew

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst Service/Timing of Food ever. We sat for over 30 minutes without a waiter taking drink or appetizer orders. Found the manager, who took our order for food/drink/oysters. The oysters came out and less than 5 minutes later, our main dishes came out. We told the server who ran the food that it was too soon, but he placed the food anyway and walked away. we ate the oysters quickly and then got to our main course before it got cold. Another trip to the manager, as the waiter was still not around. When the waiter finally came by, we told him we had no sides served, only the mains. We finished the main course, then got our sides. An hour later, we got offered desert. All around terrible experience for the price.

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  8. John

    Los Angeles

    170 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    170 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Water Grill is a wonderful (primarily seafood -- though my wife likes the cheeseburger) restaurant. The food is excellent. The clam chowder to superb and the Spiney Lobster is the best (check to make sure they are in season). The front desk is friendly and helpful. The wait staff is knowledgeable and efficient without hovering. Our waiter, Nick, has always been an absolute jewel.

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  9. Christine

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing! Shoutout to our server Kimberly who was incredibly kind.

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  10. Lyn

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Water Grill Santa Monica is the go-to for my friend Nancy and I. We had lots of delicious fresh oysters, piping hot french fries and a wonderful server named James....James was helpful, friendly and really cared that we had a perfect experience, and we did.... We will definitely be back! The gorgeous sunny day, comfy booth for two, and inspiring view of the Pacific was the icing on the cake....Thank you Water Grill!

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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 5977 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
21:00
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Water Grill - Santa Monica

1401 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (310) 394-5669
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event across the street from the Pacific Ocean! Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica's top seafood restaurants by locals, Water Grill Santa Monica offers an intimate private dining room or full buyout option to host your next meeting or event.
  • Private party contact
    Trina Walkama: (310) 394-5669

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