Little Water

Business casual is recommended. Guests tend to dress nicely for the lively, contemporary dining room, smart-casual attire will fit in well for both lunch and dinner.

Yes, Little Water is a popular spot for date nights thanks to its bright, coastal-chic dining room, attentive service, and inventive seafood-driven menu. Guests often highlight the lively but warm atmosphere, thoughtful cocktails, and dishes like lobster toast and swordfish Milanese as date-worthy. Note: dinner service can get loud later in the evening, so for a quieter experience consider an early seating or lunch visit.

Yes, guests report staff are welcoming and often accommodate requests like seating preferences and celebrations (birthday cards, candles). For dietary restrictions, tell the team when booking: staff do try to help but a few guests noted limits around certain allergies or menu restrictions, so calling ahead ensures the best accommodations.

There’s no formal public waiting-list detail provided, but guests consistently say the restaurant gets busy and reservations help. If you can’t secure a reservation, call the restaurant, staff commonly accommodate walk-ins or advise on the best timing. Expect a lively dinner service and plan accordingly.

Portions skew toward small plates meant for sharing, guests commonly recommend ordering several dishes to create a full meal. Many praise the shareable items (seafood plateau, hashbrowns with uni/crab), while others call some entrees or plates ‘small’ or ‘sparse.’ As a rule of thumb, plan to order 4–6 plates for two people or share a couple of small plates plus an entree.

For a more relaxed, quieter meal, lunch or an early dinner is your best bet, guests repeatedly note lunch is less noisy and daytime light-filled seating is pleasant. If you want the energetic, buzzy vibe, reserve a dinner slot later in the evening, but expect higher volume and a livelier crowd.

Yes, families do dine here and guests often bring teens or celebrate birthdays with children. The menu is seafood-focused and doesn’t emphasize a kids’ menu, so younger children may have limited options. For family visits, consider lunch or an early seating and call ahead if you need modifications.

Dinner service (especially later evenings) is the busiest and most energetic, guests often describe it as loud once the room fills. The quietest times are lunch and earlier dinner seatings; weekdays and earlier slots are generally calmer and more relaxed.

Yes, Little Water has an outdoor sidewalk cafe where guests can dine. Reviews mention outdoor seating under heat lamps for cooler evenings, making it a pleasant option when available.

Family-friendly seating is available, guests regularly bring families, celebrate birthdays, and sit at the bar or in the dining room. Lunch tends to be more relaxed and kid-friendly. The restaurant information doesn’t explicitly list accessibility features, so if you need wheelchair access or specific accommodations, call ahead and the staff will advise and try to help.

Little Water has a bright, coastal-inspired, contemporary atmosphere, described by guests as charming, cozy, and energetic. The dining room has big windows and a lively buzz; service is frequently called warm and attentive. Keep in mind the space can be quite loud when full, which some guests love for energy and others find overwhelming.

Lunch midweek (Tuesday–Friday) is often the most relaxed option, offering a quieter, light-filled experience. If you want the full buzzy atmosphere, weekends or later weekday dinners deliver a lively crowd, just be prepared for higher noise levels and book ahead.

Yes, Little Water accepts private parties and offers a range of seating areas suitable for small private events. The restaurant does note it does not accept very large parties, so contact the team directly to discuss group size, menu options, and booking details.

Little Water is rated 4.7 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

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