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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
3678 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,678 people are saying

Water Grill - San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill - San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." The seafood, particularly the Chilean sea bass and oysters, is highly praised for freshness. Guests enjoy the lively atmosphere and beautiful decor, while standout service from staff like Savannah and JP enhances every visit. Highly recommended!
3,678 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so good, I had to go back, this time brought friends! Loved it. Different server, was just as great as the 1st time. Will be back next time I’m in town.

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  2. Warren

    Atlanta15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was grand! Had a great time. Staff took pictures for us!

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  3. Ellen

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The waitress could not explain the items on the menu. The Dungeness crab was mushy and inedible. The noise level was so loud I had to use earplugs! The service was slow and we had to wait 20 minutes for our check. The Cioppino, however, was good.

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  4. Cathryn

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Fabulous service and the food was amazing. Mussels were delicious.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. Everything was fresh and seasoned so perfectly you didn’t need to use the salt & pepper on the table. The honeymoon oyster was so fabulous we ordered another round. The service was impeccable, our waiter made great suggestions when we were undecided. We’ll definitely be back, had such a wonderful time!

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  6. Olyvia

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Service and food were 10/10. Michael was super attentive and friendly. The restaurant had great ambiance and the music was at the perfect level.

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  7. Blake

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. Took great care of us, definitely will be going back! Only issue was the parking situation

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  8. Robert VIP

    San Diego132 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    great oysters; the fish was mostly pretty good. Excellent Dover Sole, Spiny lobster a bit tough, more so than most we've had this season. Side dishes fries, carrots were not up to what we usually get from other restaurants. Service was mostly good, with a couple of extended delays

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  9. MithrilBoston VIP

    Greater Boston32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food: clam chowder then Chilean Sea Bass. Good service, nice ambiance. Would definitely recommend. Pricey but worth it.

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  10. mIker

    Northern MI1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance, hostesses, and server were all great and very pleasant. But restaurant was out of most of the fish on the menu.

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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 3678 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 reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
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
  • 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, 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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