Water Grill – Los Angeles

4.7

5362 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for fine wines

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.

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
(213) 891-0900
Website
http://www.watergrill.com/
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.

Location
544 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
6th St.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Water Grill in Los Angeles offers a top-notch seafood experience with its "best oysters in town" and "fantastic" chilled seafood tower. The restaurant is praised for its "excellent service" and accommodating staff, making it a perfect spot for celebrations and business meetings. Despite being "a bit pricy," the fresh, delicious dishes and attentive service make it a "highly recommended" dining destination.

5,362 Reviews

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Javier
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Water Grill has always been a great lunch location for me. 2 people for $83 before tax is steep for sure. Service and food is great, just the price point is a bit excessive.
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howie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Service and fabulous food with care! Thank You.
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Marq
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and customer service was superb. The spiny lobster was delicious
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Seth
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional seafood quality, flawless preparation with creative and delicious accompaniments. Royalty level service at your table and a distinguished yet mellow ambiance in the room. The servings aren’t tiny, but they’re also not huge so order an appetizer and a salad to go with your entrée and if you’re like me, you’ll be very very happy. Valet parking is super convenient and very affordable- don’t forget to get validated.
Water Grill – Los AngelesResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We pride ourselves on delivering a world class experience and are so happy you got to enjoy it. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Much thanks, Sarah Manager
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Eugenia
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite spot! Today we had the pleasure of having Denise as our waiter! She made the night super special! So attentive, kind, and professional. we really appreciate it!
Water Grill – Los AngelesResponded on November 13, 2024
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate the feedback and are very happy you enjoyed your visit! I'm so happy Denise was able to make your night memorable. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Much thanks, Sarah Manager
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Rachelle
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The fish tasted like tires and gasoline and the scallops had no flavor at all. We’ve been to several Water Grills and this was the first time we did t enjoy the experience. LA Water Grill, you can do so much better…
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Sally
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. Came here in formal attire after the opera which was 5 minutes up the street. Waitress was pleasant and knowledgeable of the menu and offered great suggestions. Oysters, Sea bass and Ciopino was delicious!! Would definitely come back!
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Kirk
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent time at the Water Grill. The food was excellent. My group has the sea bass, shrimp scampi, poke and calamari. The service was great again. We will be back again for sure.
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Jeffrey
Los Angeles
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very similar experience the last two times I’ve been here. Friendly but very uneven service, great appetizers, one lukewarm entrée comes out to the table.
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Charles
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The first Poke appetizer was smothered with sesame seeds. The replacement was OK but not up to their usual standard The Miso with Black Cod was also below their normal excellence. We were comped for those two dishes but definitely an off night
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Water Grill – Los Angeles is rated 4.7 stars by 5362 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Google Map for Water Grill – Los Angeles

544 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Additional information

Cross street
6th St.
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.watergrill.com/
Phone number
(213) 891-0900
Private party facilities
We offer a classic and inviting backdrop for entertaining small and large groups alike.

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Water Grill – Los Angeles

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