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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
3596 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fine cuts
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 717-6992
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Gethin
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next private dining or special event in the heart of the Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego! Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants by locals, Water Grill San Diego offers multiple, customizable private dining options for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Arian James : (619) 402-5747
  • Location
    615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    6th Avenue and J Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Water Grill in San Diego

    USD 135.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Bring in the New Year at Water Grill in San Diego! 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 3,596 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill - San Diego is a seafood lover's paradise, offering "fantastic dinner options" in a vibrant downtown atmosphere. Renowned for its "fresh seafood" and exceptional service, guests rave about the oysters, crab cakes, and diverse menu. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining, this spot consistently impresses.

3,596 Reviews

  1. Kendra

    Calgary

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING service. Thank you Joshua for an excellent evening. Fantastic food. The scallops were divine!

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  2. Miriam

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Josh was excellent. Everything really tasty and good. Carrots were unusual and amazing.

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  3. Kyle

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, good seafood, great steak, and a surprisingly good manhattan

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  4. Tamara

    Atlanta Metro

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great! Noise level was a little loud. Our server Gustavo was great. He checked in often to make sure we had everything even at an extremely busy time.

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  5. ginna

    San Francisco

    186 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    186 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great cocktails and seafood. Server was so friendly and helpful. We ordered Dungeness crab which was fresh and tasty! Great and extensive seafood menu. Would definitely go back.

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  6. Mary

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, great service, a bit noisy, but expected due to location and the restaurant was quite busy. Overall, good experience that I would recommend again.

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  7. andrew

    Columbus

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience as a first time diner here. Loved the vibe and energy. Tried the shrimp scampi and it was amazing. A decent amount of shrimp included. Loved the brussel sprouts. Try the scampi sauce with some of the brussel sprouts. Also….be very careful of the dinner rolls. They are fabulous. But filling. Try them with some olive oil. Great experience. Highly recommend. Ask for the server, Michael. Very knowledgeable with all the dishes.

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  8. Laurent

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were absolutely fantastic, but an unfortunate detail kept it from being a perfect experience. The seafood was phenomenal—highlights included the halibut cheeks, thick, moist and crisp sea bass, seared ahi tuna, and perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts. The flavors were spot-on, and the presentation was beautiful. Service was equally impressive; our server was attentive, friendly, and ensured we had everything we needed throughout the meal. However, the experience was nearly overshadowed by an unexpected and frustrating issue: lint from the napkins. By the end of the evening, we were both covered in white fuzz that stubbornly refused to come off, even with multiple cleaning attempts. The lint stuck around into the next day, which was disappointing after such an otherwise stellar meal. We’d definitely recommend the restaurant for its food and service, but management should consider switching to lint-free napkins to avoid detracting from what could have been a flawless dining experience.

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  9. David

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice experience at the Water Grill. I had the Alaska Black Cod (Sable fish), my wife had the California Spiny Lobster which is in season. Everything was really delicious. I would go back. David was a great waiter

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  10. W Thomas

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Water Grill Gaslamp District of San Diego is a MUST see experience... The decor is fantastic, the staff Top shelf as you can get and the food was in a word Heavenly. Even though I was just visiting for the weekend, Water Grill is my go-to-spot for everything romantic dates, family gatherings and just a simple bar side moment solo.... If you are in the Gaslamp area, you must stop by or your life will not be complete....

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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 3596 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.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Water Grill - San Diego

615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th Avenue and J Street
  • 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, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Gethin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 717-6992
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next private dining or special event in the heart of the Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego! Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants by locals, Water Grill San Diego offers multiple, customizable private dining options for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Arian James : (619) 402-5747

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