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Water Grill – Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Water Grill – Los Angeles

4.8
4.8
5428 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 47 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
Water Grill has been serving seafood in Downtown Los Angeles since 1989. This iconic seafood destination in the place 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Moulton
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a classic and inviting backdrop for entertaining small and large groups alike.

What 5,428 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill in Los Angeles is a seafood lover's paradise, celebrated for its "fresh and deliciously prepared" seafood and "perfectly crafted" cocktails. Guests rave about the "exceptional service," particularly from standout servers like Chris and Denise. With its vibrant ambiance and "outstanding" menu offerings, it's a top choice for special occasions.
5,428 Reviews
  1. Clint

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dining experience. Wide variety of outstanding seafood available including fresh oysters and fresh bread enhance the attractiveness of this restaurant. It’s my go to seafood venue with fair prices.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Place has gone downhill. Not worth the money anymore. At all.

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  3. Susan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food arrived promptly so we had no worries about making it to the performance we were attending that night. Our server was very professional.

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  4. RonnyL

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great lunch and service was great. Definitely going back.

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  5. SimonC

    Caribbean3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We liked the food and ambiance. The service was good also.

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  6. Kiki

    New York City52 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Something has gone seriously wrong with this restaurant. The service is horrible. We know a couple servers who work there who we’ve known for years from other restaurants in town and they are fantastic. But for them, the service is slow and inattentive. We visited again with a gift card we got from our last visit after the service was horrible—they closed the kitchen early which the manager said they were not authorized to do. Anyway if this keeps up, I am betting they will be out of business in 12-18 months. People have other choices.

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  7. Eun Young VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I chose this restaurant for my father's birthday dinner and were very pleased. The food and service were both excellent. If there's one thing I regret, I couldn't take pictures of the crab ,lobster and clam chowder because I was busy taking pictures of other foods. I ordered it for my parents and they ate it all up, so I was so happy.😊 Next time I'm going to come with a friend and enjoy some cocktails and food. I didn't have any cocktails this time because my parents were with me.😝

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and customer service. Would visit again.

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  9. John VIP

    Houston52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and great service in a lively environment. Went with a business colleague for her birthday. Great time!

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  10. Claudia VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time to the Water Grill and we were pleasantly surprised. It was a Saturday night so it was lively. Lots of people come here who have tickets to the Music Center. We had a party of 6 so I wanted to make sure we could all hear each other so I asked for a quiet table which they accommodated. The server was knowledgable and gracious. The food was excellent. My husband is very picky about the fish he eats. He only like sushi because he says if it sits around for a day it smells and doesn't take good. Despite many disappointing fish dishes at other expensive restaurants, the server convinced my husband to try the sea bass, served with gnocchi and butternut squash. And it was excellent! My husband was happy and completely surprised, therefore the 5 stars. We highly recommend this place if you love fish.
    Water Grill – Los AngelesResponded on 15 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your 5 star review! I'm glad we were able to surprise your husband and find him a new favorite entree! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Much thanks, Sarah Manager

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Water Grill – Los Angeles is rated 4.8 stars by 5428 OpenTable diners.

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544 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th St.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Moulton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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