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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
8400 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 136 times today
  • 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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What 8,400 people are saying

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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 at South Coast Plaza offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." The seafood is consistently fresh and flavorful, with standout dishes like the cioppino and lobster roll. Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance" and attentive staff, making it a perfect spot for special occasions.

8,400 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Pink Bream! Fresh and simple, well done. Service was excellent as usual.

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  2. deborah

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, love the vibe, great way to enjoy pre show drinks !!

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  3. Ashley

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My family eats here a lot, and my dad hosts a lot of business meetings here. I met my dad for lunch and our server was pretty curt, not at all polite with us, and not very available. We ordered 3 courses, and wine, (several appetizers, main courses, and dessert spending a lot of money. She assumed I was my father’s date and not his daughter, which was inappropriate and not her place to pass judgment openly , while she was very nice to the table next to us who ordered appetizers as main courses only, she was pretty rude to us: never checked in, she made rude comments about me ordering several sushi items as my main courses (which was due to a dietary restriction for medical reasons) even tho that was more expensive than ordering a single entree, and rushed us (main courses being served while we were still working on appetizers that not been cleared. They didn’t appear to have much serving staff for the large space, so I don’t blame her for not checking in, but at a restaurant like this, service was not up to par, or on brand with the service usually provided here. If she were to be the server I received again, I’d ask for someone else, because it took away from the dining experience.

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  4. Bianca

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank You Water Grill for never disappointing. Food was fantastic tonight! Service was amazing, thank you Emily! For making our night so special! From the oysters, roll, scallops, to the steak omg! Thank you, see you all again!

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  5. Ezai

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and very friendly staff. Definitely recommend this place and will come back soon!

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  6. Derek

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and great food. The heaters were a bit warm on the patio. Lovely time.

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  7. Larry

    VIP

    Orange County

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, once a week great dining experience and team.

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  8. Michael

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superb and the waitstaff really took care of us.

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  9. Tavy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve never been disappointed here! Every dish was delicious! Our server, Katy, was outstanding! So knowledgeable & took the time to explain & answer all questions! Her suggestions were delicious! Thanks to Katy for our best WaterGrill experience!

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  10. Deborah

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Adriana was fantastic, aware of our needs and our timetable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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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 8400 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 136 times today

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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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