Water Grill – Los Angeles

4.7

5391 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
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
(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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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 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 5,391 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

Downtown
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Water Grill in Los Angeles is a seafood lover's paradise, offering "freshest, most perfectly-cooked fish" and exceptional service. Renowned for its oysters and Chilean sea bass, the restaurant combines "phenomenal service" with a vibrant atmosphere. Despite some noise and occasional service delays, it remains a DTLA favorite for special occasions.

5,391 Reviews

V
Val
New York City
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Family dinner including two children. Outstanding service, pace, food and even an excellent children's menu. Could not be more pleased.
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Francis
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome as usual. Our server was great. Could have charred my steak but no worries. Was still delicious! Happy Holidays!
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Morgan
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We loved ambience & food was good. Server was nice & friendly but it took long time to get our food. She filled our waters once & but never asked how our food was.
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Andy
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Since 1990 when I enjoyed my first dinner at WaterGrill during intermission the Pulitzer Prize winning Premiere production of Angels in America to my 50th Birthday dinner in 2016 till 2024 Christmas Eve; WaterGrill is an ever green of fine food, drink excellent atmosphere and great service.
Water Grill – Los AngelesResponded 1 day ago
Thank you Andy for the remarkable review! I'm so glad that after all these years you keep coming back and we continue to make your special moments even more memorable. We can't wait to be apart of your next celebration! See you again soon! Much thanks, Sarah Manager
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Stuart
VIP
Los Angeles
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food great experience fantastic service. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner
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Joy
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Host was extremely rude and racist. Everything we ordered was delayed And when it came out it was cold. We prefer the santa monica location
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Sue
VIP
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are new to downtown LA and were staying at the Biltmore on Grand so we wanted a place close by. Water Grill was perfect and delicious! Wonderful service and allowed us to eat and get back in time to enter the Candlelight Concert in time to get front row seats.
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Jethro
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing service and food. Always a reliable place to go for great seafood
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gary
VIP
Los Angeles
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Family ate like we hadn’t seen good before. The crab cake was delectable and my filet mignon was cooked perfectly. There was Cioppino, sushi, strip steak and key lime pie. Lots of drinks. Kelly was our wonderful guide to the menu, very professional. Highly recommended.
Water Grill – Los AngelesResponded on December 20, 2024
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are very happy you enjoyed your visit and Kelly made your night so memorable! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Much thanks, Sarah Manager
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James
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service superb! This is definitely a place I would revisit especially for a special occasion!
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FAQs

Water Grill – Los Angeles is rated 4.7 stars by 5391 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 57 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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Water Grill – Los Angeles

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New Year's Eve at Water Grill in Los Angeles

Menu

What 5,391 people are saying

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Loved For

Review summary

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