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Water Grill – Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Water Grill – Los Angeles

4.7
4.7
5363 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Water Grill in Los Angeles

    $135.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Bring in the New Year at Water Grill in Los Angeles! 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 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.

Menu

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What 5,363 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

5,363 Reviews

  1. VVSpring

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a nice meal, but please change your napkins. Our whole party was covered in white lint.

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  2. Javier

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  3. howie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  4. Marq

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    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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  5. 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 3 days 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Water Grill – Los Angeles is rated 4.7 stars by 5363 OpenTable diners.

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 43 times today
Experiences are available.
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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