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Water Grill South Coast Plaza Main Dining Room - Water Grill - South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

4.8
4.8
8323 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Water Grill South Coast Plaza 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. Located across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. 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 Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events. Book your next meal, event or private room with us!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fine cuts, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 208-7060
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Loecsey
  • Private party facilities
    Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the place to meet in Orange County! Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Gina McDaniel: (949) 208-7061
  • Location
    3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Parking details
    Valet Only
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day at Water Grill in Costa Mesa

    $150.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Give the love of your life the night of their life. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Water Grill in Costa Mesa on Friday, February 14, 2025. Your experience includes a four-course prix fixe menu, optional wine pairings, interactive photobooth and commemorative gift for $150 per person. The complete menu will be shared leading up to Valentine’s Day. Please note that only the prix fixe menu will be available for Valentine’s Day dinner, starting at 4:00 p.m.

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What 8,323 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • Orange County

    Most Booked

  • North Orange County

    Seafood

  • North Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill - South Coast Plaza offers "outstanding service" and "incredibly fresh seafood," making it a top dining choice in Orange County. Guests rave about the "delicious" oysters, clam chowder, and desserts. The ambiance is "fantastic" with a cozy vibe. Even during busy times, the staff remains "attentive and welcoming."

8,323 Reviews

  1. Ziba

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Table next to us was abnoxiously loud & noisy!! Beyond rude & disturbing! Waitress alerted the manager & she apologized & comped $13 dessert but we spent over $350 and dining experience was absolutely ruined! So unfortunate :(

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  2. Chris

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was our first date and it was the perfect time… the best service, delicious eats and amazing wine

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  3. Michelle

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and ambiance was 10/10 and would definitely dine here again.

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  4. Curt

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to this restaurant several times but tonight was off. We had a short window with tickets to a concert next door. Had to wait 15 minutes for our reservation and then it took a while to get going. The salads were good but needed additional dressing. Same with the sauce on the crab cake. Very very sparse.

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  5. Richard

    VIP

    Orange County

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite spot for a pre theatre meal. The restaurant was extremely busy yet the service and Neal were outstanding

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  6. Linda

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    Orange County

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very busy evening. Watched our drinks sit at the bar for ten minutes before they were picked up and served. Cold martinis were no longer cold. Octopus appetizer was very chewy. Didn’t see much of our server the entire meal. This has not been our experience in the past. We have had a much better experience previously.

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  7. John

    VIP

    Chicago

    90 reviews

    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cioppino was excellent and the sea bass was good (a little plain for our liking). Very energetic place with lots of vibe.

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  8. Reanna

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While our food was excellent, the service provided by Destino made it all the better!

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  9. Vince

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Reservation was made 2 weeks in advance for my GF's birthday, and arriving on time resulted in a greeting from a very rude hostess. Then, seated in the bar next to a wide-screen TV with a volume way too high, I requested to be reseated and offered a worse table. I would not recommend it for a special occasion. The Water Grill in Downtown LA is so much nicer. I was amazed at the rudeness of the young hostess staff and the careless attitude.

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  10. John

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Overall awesome experience. Definitely recommend

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FAQs

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 208-7060.

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza is rated 4.8 stars by 8323 OpenTable diners.

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza 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
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • 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, Fine cuts, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Only
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Loecsey
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 208-7060
  • Private party facilities
    Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the place to meet in Orange County! Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Gina McDaniel: (949) 208-7061

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