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Water Grill – Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Water Grill – Los Angeles

4.7
4.7
5438 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
544 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
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
  • 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 5,438 people are saying

Water Grill – Los Angeles reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 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 with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal sea bass" and "superb oysters," while the ambiance is described as "lively" and "elegant." Despite some isolated critiques, it remains a "favorite spot" for many, offering "great dining experiences" consistently.
5,438 Reviews
  1. Vergine VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were here for Easter dinner and loved everything we ate and drank! The place is amazing and location, perfect. The valet was great too. Thank you for this lovely experience!

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  2. Chantel

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, as usual and so was the service. Emerson was great! I would have given 5 stars for the food but the Cesar salad was mostly wilted and brown-tinged lettuce, also the other guests said the sea bass needed salt (seasoning). Everything else was excellent.

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  3. Jane VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The nugget crab legs were horrible. The lobster was small but delicious.

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  4. Giovanni

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the restaurant for a special day which was our 25th wedding anniversary. The nice things were rose petals and a sign saying happy anniversary at our table. However, the waiter seemed too busy and looked very rushed during our meal. We 1st ordered the calamari, which tasted like the fryer needed to change the oil that was used. Then we had the smallest seafood tower. The oysters, lobster and scallops were good, but the clams, mussels and both kinds of shrimp were not good. They were very tasteless and the shrimp were over cooked. Lastly we were brought a free desert which was a warm cookie with ice cream on top. We couldn’t eat the desert because the cookie was too hard and we couldn’t get our forks or spoons thru it. We were disappointed because this was a special occasion.

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  5. KOJI

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    店内の雰囲気も店員のホスピタリティもとても良かった シーソルトの粒がのったパンが美味しく、「Shellfish Platter - Grand」はスターターとして 最高でした。 マティーニやIPAともマッチしました その他、クラブケーキや色々たのみましたが どれもとても美味しかった 日本の知り合いに推薦したい

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  6. Chantel

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, besides the polenta side dish. The food came out timely and well-prepared. The cod was the star dish of the night! Service was great and the ambiance was perfect.

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  7. william VIP

    Los Angeles390 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    we had the pan seared wild halibut + Ceasar salad + Brussel sprouts _ jumbo crab claws. Our server was

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  8. karen VIP

    Dallas2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I book this restaurant for a special date night following a candlelight concert at the Biltmore. It was the worst service we have ever experienced. We did not see our server for at least 15 minutes after being seated. Our entrées did not come out together, but about 20 minutes apart. And then we never saw our waiter again. I normally do not post but just do not want anyone else to have to endure this terrible experience 

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  9. Carol VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Did not enjoy the food Restaurant smelled fishy Service was good

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  10. Emily

    Cancun2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We really enjoyed Water Grill, it was our first time and we will be back! Loved the oyster sampler and the crab legs!
    Water Grill – Los AngelesResponded on 8 April 2025
    Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are very happy you enjoyed your visit! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Much thanks, Sarah Manager

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Water Grill – Los Angeles is rated 4.7 stars by 5438 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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