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Water Grill - Denver, Denver, CO

Water Grill - Denver

4.6
4.6
1626 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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Water Grill - Denver

4.6
$31 to $50
Seafood
Downtown / LoDo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Even though you’re 1,000 miles away from any ocean, a quality seafood experience is within reach. Located in Lower Downtown (LoDo) just blocks from the Colorado Convention Center, Coors Field and Union Station, Water Grill Denver is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish. New product arrives multiple times each week from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our menus change daily. Consistently rated as one of Denver’s top seafood restaurants, starting December 2024, Water Grill Denver also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for parties of 10 to 110 for your next business meeting and special event.
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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 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 727-5711
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jessica Biederman
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located in Lower Downtown(LoDo) near Union Station and the Colorado Convention Center, Water Grill Denver offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for corporate meetings and special events.
  • Private party contact
    Heather Rendon: (303) 727-5711
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    We are located on the corner of 17th St. & Market.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    If you are driving down Blake St., valet is available between 17th & 16th halfway down the block on the left side. Look for the entrance of the Market Station Parking Garage. You will see the illuminated signage with a large red arrow and a 'P' for parking. Valet crew will direct you to the restaurant's entrance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Water Grill in Denver

    $135.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Bring in the New Year at New Year's Eve at Water Grill in Denver! 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.

What 1,626 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill in Denver offers an exceptional seafood dining experience. Guests rave about the "INCREDIBLE" freshness of seafood, standout service, and the "best key lime pie" they've ever tasted. The elegant ambiance enhances the dining experience, making it perfect for special occasions. Despite some inconsistencies, many find it a "reliable good restaurant."

1,626 Reviews
  1. Ivan

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmospheric place, it was nice to relax!! Thanks for service!!

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  2. Larry

    Denver

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    First time visitor to The Water Grill. It had a nice menu of of various fish, shell fish and steak. Unfortunately, the pricey fare was just fair. Bread rolls were excellent. The Chilean Sea Bass was crispy and generally good, as was the Mexican Swordfish. Nothing outstanding. The Alaskan Black Cod was nicely presented in a miso broth but very salty. Portions were on the smaller side. Mac/Cheese was cold. Oysters Rockefeller were mixed with pieces of shell. Not good and left a bad taste, and we love oysters! Service was adequate but slow. So it was generally OK, but expensive. We were expecting something better.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We picked this place for a special birthday and have been here a few times before. Our overall experience was not pleasant .We waited for the appetizer for an hour, which then we were told they didn’t have everything for the appetizer so they had to modify it. The food overall was a disappointment. Multiple things went wrong and the overall experience was bad~

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  4. Debbie

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is outstanding and the service with Lindy was excellent. The noise level was extreme and it was hard to hold a conversation with our party of six. Once they turned the music down and a few of the tables left, it became manageable. The menu is extensive and gives so many great choices. We do love going there.

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  5. Chris

    Kansas City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere, and service - highly recommended

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  6. Ian

    Denver

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately we picked the night of the Parade of Lights! What a zoo downtown. We shared mussels that were ok but just an average broth. My wife had steak that she enjoyed and thought was cooked perfectly. I ordered the halibut but was told they were out of it (in supposedly a high end seafood restaurant at 8:30 pm !). The Chilean bass was overpowered by the too oily sauce. The restaurant did provide a complimentary dessert for our wedding anniversary, an appreciated touch.

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  7. Lexee

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Soggy calamari, sent it back and the second one was still under cooked. I also went ahead and ordered the spiney lobster. It would have been absolutely bland and a waste of money if I hadn’t paired it with the over charred Mac and cheese. Overall not worth the dollar amount spent on a mediocre meal. The service was top notch and I appreciated their attentiveness but will not be going back.

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  8. Alejandra

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal and fantastic service, can’t wait to go back

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  9. Hillery

    Denver

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a FABULOUS staff and scrumptious meal. The service was superb and the food plus the amazing atmosphere were truly invigorating. I loved my meal and will be back with more friends soon! Loved The Water Grill!

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  10. Francelia

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been wanting to try this place for sometime. We had reservations for an hour before closing since we had a prior engagement. We got seated right away. However, they ran out of one of the side dishes but it took longer than it should have to be notified so I could choose another option. At that point we decided to take our food to go because it had been 50 minutes. It was not busy at that time. We got home and My husband’s steak and lobster were over cooked.

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Water Grill - Denver is rated 4.6 stars by 1626 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Water Grill - Denver restaurant

Water Grill - Denver

4.6
$31 to $50
Seafood
Downtown / LoDo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Water Grill - Denver

1691 Market St, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on the corner of 17th St. & Market.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • 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, American, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    If you are driving down Blake St., valet is available between 17th & 16th halfway down the block on the left side. Look for the entrance of the Market Station Parking Garage. You will see the illuminated signage with a large red arrow and a 'P' for parking. Valet crew will direct you to the restaurant's entrance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jessica Biederman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (303) 727-5711
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located in Lower Downtown(LoDo) near Union Station and the Colorado Convention Center, Water Grill Denver offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for corporate meetings and special events.
  • Private party contact
    Heather Rendon: (303) 727-5711
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