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Water Grill San Diego Dining Room - Water Grill - San Diego, San Diego, CA

Water Grill - San Diego

4.6
4.6
3575 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Located steps away from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center in the heart of Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego, Water Grill San Diego 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. 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 San Diego’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill San Diego also offers multiple, customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fine cuts
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 717-6992
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Gethin
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next private dining or special event in the heart of the Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego! Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants by locals, Water Grill San Diego offers multiple, customizable private dining options for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Arian James : (619) 402-5747
  • Location
    615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    6th Avenue and J Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Thanksgiving 2024 at Water Grill San Diego

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    We’re hosting Thanksgiving this year at Water Grill San Diego. Gather with us on Thursday, November 28. Our three-course Thanksgiving menu will be available all day, featuring your choice of starter (clam chowder or mixed organic greens), entrée (roasted Diestel Family Ranch turkey, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, traditional cranberry sauce, homemade sourdough apple-celery stuffing and turkey gravy) and your choice of dessert (pumpkin cheesecake or caramel bread pudding). Adults are $72 and children (under 12) are $26 per person. Our full menu will also be available all day. Secure your table today!

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What 3,575 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill - San Diego offers an "amazing experience" with exceptional seafood and top-notch service. Guests rave about its "fabulous service," fresh oysters, and diverse menu. The warm atmosphere and "beautiful restaurant" make it a perfect spot for special occasions. While some note high prices, the quality and "outstanding service" are well worth it.

3,575 Reviews

  1. MaryLou

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great! Everything we ordered was fantastic! Had seabass, lobster rolls, shrimp scampi, calamari. Expresso martini was really good too!!

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  2. Caroline

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious fish and seafood. Waiter was the perfect level of attentive.

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  3. Joseph

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience. The food was amazing. We ordered the lobster roll and halibut as well the perfect carrots. The drinks were perfect (gin and tonic, old fashion and beers). Best part was Matthew and his kind, fun, helpful and knowledgeable service they made the evening the best.

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  4. Christopher

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing and beautiful evening we experienced here for dinner last night! Water Grill shot up to the top of my list as a must visit again. Beginning to end my friend and I created a lasting memory catching up and laughing. And the food? Dear God…perfection. Attention to detail and attention to us as diners was on point. Thank you Water Grill!!! Special shout out to Jen our dining attendant. She was full of energy, kind, and accommodated us to such a great dinner! We’ll see you again Jen!

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  5. Mary

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Savanah was an amazing server. Very attentive & friendly

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  6. Tricia

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and wonderful food. Loved the scallops and the calm chowder

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The cod tacos were not good! They were 80% breading and 20% fish.

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  8. Matt

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lindsey is an amazing server!! Can’t wait to come back again.

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  9. David

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience. Service was excellent. Briana was friendly and attentive. Oysters were great. Food was a little subpar. Sushi seemed old, that's on us as we probably shouldn't have ordered sushi but the fish and chips was a little lacking in flavor. Good fries. Would try again but would try other things.

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  10. Danielle

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & drinks were delicious. Great bartender who provided excellent service. Don’t remember his name but from NY.

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FAQs

Water Grill - San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 717-6992.

Water Grill - San Diego is rated 4.6 stars by 3575 OpenTable diners.

Water Grill - San Diego 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
11:30 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Water Grill - San Diego

615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th Avenue and J Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • 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, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Gethin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 717-6992
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next private dining or special event in the heart of the Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego! Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants by locals, Water Grill San Diego offers multiple, customizable private dining options for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Arian James : (619) 402-5747

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