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Water Grill South Coast Plaza Main Dining Room - Water Grill - South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

4.8
4.8
8222 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 174 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Water Grill South Coast Plaza 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 across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza 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 Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fine cuts, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 208-7060
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Loecsey
  • Private party facilities
    Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the place to meet in Orange County! Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Gina McDaniel: (949) 208-7061
  • Location
    3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Parking details
    Valet Only
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Water Grill at South Coast Plaza

    USD 135.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Bring in the New Year at Water Grill at South Coast Plaza! 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.

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What 8,222 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • Orange County

    Most Booked

  • North Orange County

    Seafood

  • North Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Water Grill at South Coast Plaza offers "exceptional seafood" and a sophisticated ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "pristine seafood" and "professional service," with standout dishes like the Chilean sea bass and oysters. Despite occasional noise and service delays, it's a "favorite" for its "delicious food and vibrant atmosphere."

8,222 Reviews

  1. Edward

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great oysters . Unfortunately place was very crowded and noise level made it difficult to converse.

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  2. Mark

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent evening, between the food, the service, the selection. Will return!

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  3. Tommy

    VIP

    New York City

    748 reviews

    4.0

    748 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Seafood is always good. The service was great. We have been to the other one downtown as well. Very consistent.

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  4. Julie

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing against our waiteress but we went there for my friends birthday. I have added that to my reservations notes. They did not acknowledge her birthday at all. Usually they will bring out a candle. And not even a happy birthday. They totally dropped the ball on this one. The crazy thing is when they brought out our dessert. They brought out a candle but it was for another table. I felt so bad for my friend.

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  5. Phil

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There’s no place better than the Water Grill in Costa Mesa for delicious fresh seafood, excellent service and a beautifully designed space!

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  6. Juan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Usually a great experience but this time was a 7 due to the service and food. Ordered the MP sea bass, had a fisht smell. Service was sub standard. Bread only came out once asked for and waiter missed we were celebrating my wife's birthday. We ordered dessert and they forgot the birthday dessert. Probably last time going. Capital Grille next time

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  7. Danny

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Angelin for the always making each dinner experience the best. All the food and drinks were delicious, but it was “that special touch” to celebrate my bday. Thanks to the rest of the WG team as well!!

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  8. Shane

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were running late due to traffic but we were still accommodated. The wait was maybe 5 mins, if that. We were greeted by our server, Deja who was amazing! Food is always solid as well.

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  9. Mark

    VIP

    Orange County

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, outstanding Spiny Lobster and Wild Chilean Sea Bass. We drank water & wine (Sancerre & Sauv Blanc). They’d save the wait staff a lot of work if they’d use larger water glasses. Valet parking is handled well, but on a Friday or Saturday night or any SCR play night, be prepared to wait 10-15 minutes for your car when you are ready to leave. Good kids menu also. Daughter’s 7 year son enjoyed the Salmon.

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  10. Marisa

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 5-year wedding anniversary at Water Grill, and it was an exceptional experience. The service was top-notch from start to finish, with prompt water refills and a friendly, attentive server. The noise level was moderate, but at times, we could hear conversations from the adjacent table. The décor perfectly complemented the upscale seafood restaurant theme, with some beautiful pieces that caught my eye. We began with a dozen oysters from the sampler, and the standout varieties were the Stingray oyster and Kumokato oyster – both were meatier and had a saltier flavor profile that we adored. For our main courses, my husband ordered the Shrimp Scampi, and I opted for the Cioppino. We shared both dishes, as we had been debating between them when ordering. The Cioppino was the clear winner – the medley of shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, and a claw of Dungeness crab was perfectly balanced with a rich, comforting tomato broth that hit the spot on a chilly evening. The Shrimp Scampi was also delicious and savory, but it didn't feel as satisfying as the Cioppino for a dinner meal. My husband definitely experienced food envy!🤭

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FAQs

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 208-7060.

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza is rated 4.8 stars by 8222 OpenTable diners.

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza 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
7:00 pm
Booked 174 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fine cuts, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Only
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Loecsey
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 208-7060
  • Private party facilities
    Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the place to meet in Orange County! Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Gina McDaniel: (949) 208-7061

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