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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
8418 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 182 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

  • Location
    3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Phone number
    (949) 208-7060
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Only
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Ringer

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What 8,418 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • Orange County

    Most Booked

  • North Orange County

    Seafood

  • North Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Water Grill at South Coast Plaza impresses with its "ultra-fresh seafood" and "outstanding service." Guests praise the vibrant ambiance, perfect for a romantic or business outing. The diverse menu features standout dishes like lobster roll sushi and sea bass. Service is attentive, making each dining experience memorable.

8,418 Reviews

  1. SUSAN

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening . Food was very good. Service was excellent.

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  2. Katie

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience! Can’t wait to return

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and great service! Will definitely come back!

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  4. Kia

    VIP

    Orange County

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Never fails, every time we come to this place, the food is excellent, the service and everything else is superb a real treat. Thanks Water Grill

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought colleagues from out of town and they were impressed.

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  6. David

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    How does this restaurant “Out do” itself every time. The service and recommendations from Chris were outstanding. He was very good. The food continues to always have the same high quality every single time we go there. Noise level is acceptable and so can’t state this enough, this restaurant is excellent every time!!!! Keep it up the good work.

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  7. Joseph

    VIP

    Louisville

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE Water Grill. Easy parking. Nice ambiance. Large portions. Excellent recipes, well executed. ZERO CORKAGE FEE!!! Stellar service. Arrived on time, seated immediately. (I hate when I’m on time for a reservation and then have to wait to be seated.) I wish it were closer to my home.

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  8. Meena

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve always had the best experiences here, everyone is so classy, professional, and attentive! And the food is great! Try the oyster sampler! 

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  9. Theresa

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. What a great brunch/lunch. Oyster lover’s dream and the Peruvian scallops, beautiful and delectable. Service was excellent, which really elevated the experience. Really really great, perfectly made cocktails too.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very attentive and good was amazing!

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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 8418 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
19:00
Booked 182 times today
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3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (949) 208-7060
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Only
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Ringer

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