Water Grill – Los Angeles

Name: Water Grill – Los Angeles
Address: 544 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90071
Telephone: (213) 891-0900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

5006 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Water Grill has been serving seafood in Downtown Los Angeles since 1989.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 27, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 55 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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.
Private party contact
Nitin Kashyap: (213) 891-0900

Location
544 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Neighbourhood
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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What 5,006 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Seafood
Downtown / South and East LA
Good for business meals
Downtown / South and East LA
Great for fine wines

5,006 Reviews

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Wendissima
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
once again, a delicious and fun evening spent at a booth in the bar. Our wonderful server Carlos made great suggestions as usual. We had the oyster sampler, Spindrift and Hollywood, raw clams, ahi tuna poke and grilled chilean sea bass with gnocci and butternet squash puree, all very yum, washed back with a good Sancerre!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent customer service, every single time we have been here the entire staff goes above and beyond to ensure we enjoy our time. Reccomend it 100%!!!
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gaby
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was great as expected. Had the oysters Rockefeller, clams broth, and the soft shell crab. The service was good, parking is convenient and well priced for valet ($5 for the first 2 hours) $15 after. But we had to deal with the both next to us bringing in a service dog. The place was empty so I don’t know why they sat them right next to us. I don’t go out to eat to share my table with dogs. Love dogs just not where I eat. The dog did not seem trained like a usual service dog. He was trying to come over to our table and didn’t behave like service dogs usually do. The management did nothing about the issue. If people working at the restaurant are asked to take all kinds of hygiene precautions how does it make sense to bring a dog in. Then people pet it and go back to work??
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MITSUAKIT
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was really delicious, the service was good, and I had a great time with my family.
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WinerDinerfromLA
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the Water Grill, wish it had not departed from Pasadena so many years ago. Wish they were in Long Beach where we now reside. Our bartender was on his own and did a great job, despite the couple next to us harassing him, loudly saying how long they were waiting, despite sitting after us, even called over the maitresse to complain. The bartender faced this with graciousness and finally calmed them down. With the pandemic restaurants have taken a hit and sometimes are understaffed, we should all appreciate that.
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notyouraverage511
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chris was incredible!! So knowledgeable about the food, WG history, history of DTLA and clearly enjoys and takes pride in his job. Attentive but not too much, a great listener and accommodated all of our requests without a hint of reservation. He was an absolute gem, if everyone in the service industry was like Chris the world would be a better place. He is part of the reason I would say, easily one of the best work dinners I can recall!
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ByronS
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Water grill never disappoints! Had the rib-eye and the Chilean sea bass and it was phenomenal! My only complaint was the oysters Rockefeller …normally the oysters 🦪 are huge ! But this time they were like little baby oysters … other than that everything was amazing
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had brunch there Sunday, 6 of us and Amanda took fabulous care of us. We’ll be back 🥰
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tammyw
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was impeccable My family had the mussels, octopus, Chilean sea bass, shrimp scampi, sushi, butternut squash and fries. Everything was cooked to perfection Keep up the good work
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience3
It was okay. Our waitress was not very responsive but the food was good
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RobynH
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was delicious. Our server was attentive and helpful. We enjoyed the evening immensely.
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FrancesY
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Celebrating birthday with family. I thought they will automatically add 20% to big party. However they didn’t. Dennis gave us many suggestion of dishes. And she also patiently to explain different drinks for our family. All foods are delicious and great service
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Jedwards
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food! Always a sure thing for business lunches.
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TaylorN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!! Fresh fresh fresh seafood and fun cocktails
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Egirones
Las Vegas
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual we had great dinner Emmerson took care of us, super nice and attentive.
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KevinM
Los Angeles
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service. Great atmosphere. Excellent drinks. I had the halibut. It was a little overcooked, but not enough to complain and send back. Friend had the Chilean Sea Bass. That was amazing.
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Operaguy
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always a wonderful experience going there. Great food and service.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
My mother and I had a wonderful time I had the halibut and she had the Chilean sea bass both were excellently cooked and very flavorful.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Water Grill is always delicious. It’s turned into our favorite special occasion restaurant.
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ManuelP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience4
I took my wife to dinner to water Grill last night. My server was very nice earlier in the evening but she never checked back on our table after we got the grand platter we ordered I asked for drawn butter and it took 15 minutes to get it after I asked for it again We ordered the cioppino for main course and our female server never checked back to see if we needed anything. In fact, I had to ask someone else for lemons and hot sauce Our server didn’t check back until I had ask someone else for the check I overheard the floor manager (who by the way never checked on our table either) said our server had to take a “mental break” The food was great but service not so
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waitress and staff were amazing! Food was delicious as always!
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ScottL
Calgary
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome Meal. Fantastic Service. Great recommendation.
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ROSEIRAM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Waiter, Emmerson was outstanding. Very attentive and gave great food recommendations. We will be back for another visit
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Badger
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food & wine to die for great fresh fish and the wine selection excellent I could not fault the quality of the fish. Service lacked sincerity and friendly attitude came across as false
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Manuel
Miami - Dade
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time in this restaurant, it’s my go to when coming to LA.
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ErnestR
Los Angeles
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
Had the Halibut. Dry, not much flavor below the surface. I've had better fish there.
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Lisaclaymour
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
The food quality definetely met our expectations. All the seafood we ordered was fresh. Rockefeller oysters are amazing and so are the other types of oyster available. The special of the day was wild new Zealand bream fish and we tried also the octopus. I was expecting a little more classy atmosphere instead of televisions showing the Dodger game and very loud dining room. A few things happened that made us feel we got forgotten by the staff. We ordered raw oysters and they were not served with the other courses. They forgot. So they brought the oysters to our table when we were almost done with the dinner. Also I ordered a mixed organic greens salad and on the menu it says that the salad is served with a vinaigrette buy I received one with nothing and had to wait until I ate half of it before getting dressing. Overall staff is very friendly and warm The wine selection is quite good.
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EllaV
Los Angeles
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
We were in a few months ago and the service was horrible, hardly any staff, no one checked on you or anything. Decided to give them another try and it was even worse. Service was worse, they need to hire more wait staff. We had items delivered then taken away because they were someone elses order. Waiter never checked on us to see how our meal was. Checked was put down without any comment, and all of our food was salty. It is really a shame, this used to be such a great place, but since the pandemic it has been very disappointing. I will not be going back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good experience spent to this restaurant in global.
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DennisE
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The halibut was as good as I’ve ever had. But it is pricey. Service was good but slow. It is an exceptionally noisy restaurant.
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Ferdinand
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A little noisy, but...this might be the best seafood I've had in the continental US to date. First rate, hands down.
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CircusVet
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a classic LA establishment in regard to food, ambiance, service, and location. Gotta try it at least once.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice place to sit back, relax and could have a conversation. Service was excellent and paired with the fresh oysters makes it a place you will want to check out. The seafood was fresh and very tasty!!! Will definitely make it back to place!!!
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Ciara
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always so good! I get the Chilean sea bass with mashed potatoes and some oysters. And the castaway drink was really good!
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Vero
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience that night. The food was great and fresh. Our server was wonderful. She knew what to recommend and took very good care of us
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Manuel
Miami - Dade
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the experience and my server Kat, was outstanding. Must try are the steamed clam in the cream broth 😋
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NickW
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Water Grill is so consistently good at preparing all of their seafood. High quality seafood, minimally seasoned to highlight the seafood, and cooked to perfection. The service is also wonderful on top of a very good cocktail/bar program. They also have great sea salt sourdough dinner rolls! While it is on the pricey side, the quality of fish/seafood and the excellent preparation is worth it!
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1040
Western NC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience5
The sea bass we got was excellent. I recommend it.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was amazing. A little loud in the restaurant but that didn’t bother us. We will definitely return the next time in LA.
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DanaF
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect in every sense of the word. Perfect food and wonderful decor. Thank you.
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Water Grill – Los Angeles is rated 4.7 stars by 5006 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 27, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 55 times today

Google Map for Water Grill – Los Angeles

544 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Additional information

Cross Street
6th St.
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
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.
Private party contact
Nitin Kashyap: (213) 891-0900

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100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Water Grill – Los Angeles

Make a reservation

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100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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What 5,006 people are saying

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