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Water Grill - Denver, Denver, CO

Water Grill - Denver

4.6
4.6
1637 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Romantic
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 1,637 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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."

1,637 Reviews
  1. meghan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas Eve dinner.

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  2. Cameo

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! However, for a price point like this the service was nothing to write home about. It was not busy and bar service was very slow. Sat several times with dirty plates in front of me when the server walked by with empty hands. Just not the experience I expected especially when it wasn’t busy.

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  3. Kelly

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Just awful food. The seafood tasted old. The sides were all oil. Chili’s quality with Tavernetta pricing.

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  4. kim

    VIP

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, food and ambiance would highly recommend

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  5. Lisa

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best seafood restaurant I’ve ever eaten at and the service is excellent. They accommodated my food allergies, and everything was excellent. I’m looking forward to coming back in 2025!

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  6. Anne

    VIP

    Denver

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a few good meals here so this was the exception. Got it at 4pm. 5 people sat at a table for 4, luckily one was a kid. Not enough room for all the plates, we ended up putting appetizer plates on the benches and tops of seats. 15 minutes for drinks. 45 minutes for appetizers. 1 hour 15 minutes for dinner to be served. 1 hour for bread to be served. They seemed understaffed. After we paid we asked if it was a kitchen issue and told that no, they were fully staffed. While it’s a convenient place to eat as we work downtown, it’ll be a pass. It’s definitely gone downhill since opening which is a shame.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner experience for a special occasion. The food and service was amazing and they really make you feel special!

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  8. Ivan

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  9. Larry

    Denver

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  10. Rushelle

    VIP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and ambiance. Our server was also the sommelier and recommended a great bottle of wine. Really exceptional experience

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FAQs

Water Grill - Denver is rated 4.6 stars by 1637 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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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