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Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.7
4.7
5997 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
22:30
Booked 76 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica 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 on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers 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 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 394-5669
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Pollard
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event across the street from the Pacific Ocean! Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica's top seafood restaurants by locals, Water Grill Santa Monica offers an intimate private dining room or full buyout option to host your next meeting or event.
  • Private party contact
    Trina Walkama: (310) 394-5669
  • Location
    1401 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Cross Street
    Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available in front of restaurant. Metered street and lot parking near by.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Water Grill in Santa Monica

    US$135.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Bring in the New Year at Water Grill in Santa Monica! This New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, enjoy a four course prix fixe menu with Guest favorites and chef-inspired creations, plus a champagne toast at midnight to bring in the New Year. An additional wine pairing enhancement will be available. The complete New Year’s Eve menu will be shared leading up to holiday. Please note that only the prix fixe menu will be available for New Year’s Eve dinner, starting at 3:00 p.m.

Menu

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What 5,997 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill in Santa Monica is renowned for its "best seafood in town" and "impeccable service." With a prime location offering ocean views, the restaurant delivers "delicious food" and "memorable experiences." Highlights include the Chilean Sea Bass and oysters, and the staff is consistently praised for their attentiveness and professionalism.

5,997 Reviews

  1. Angie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great. Everyone loves the food, and you can't beat the ocean view.

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  2. lynn

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful, the ambience is lovely, and the service staff definitely aims to please. We started off with an oyster, clam and scallop platter, which was excellent. We then shared the cioppino, which was superb. And as it was a birthday celebration for us, the water Grill provided a delicious dessert… Consisting of a large delicious cookie with ice cream and chocolate drizzled on top. We would definitely go here again, and I highly recommend it. 

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  3. Pamela

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful server. He was very accommodating, very professional very friendly although we are very disappointed in the scallops and the cold mashed potatoes and the lukewarm clown chowder. The food was so so I was kind of surprised because we spent a lot of money and it was average the ambience was great Good location but overall I give it only three stars. However, the manager did come over and offer us a dessert for the satisfactory experience. We appreciated that..

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  4. Tom

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful start to finish ! Recommend Water Grill highly !

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  5. Jason

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service, but would like for music to not be so loud as to allow hearing our guests conversations at the table.

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  6. David

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Water Grill remains high quality as always, but what put this visit over the edge was the service. Our waitress had great energy, great recommendations, and was just the right amount of attentive during our meal.

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  7. Lucy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    love this place always glad to invite my guest there

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  8. matthew

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    50 reviews

    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Okay. Feels kinda chain-y. The oysters are sublime. The entrees more average.

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  9. Celia

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The very best service and good. Also, watching thr sunset over the ocean

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  10. Cj

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice vibe but you cant see the water at night 🥲. Had a great knowledgeable server!

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FAQs

Water Grill - Santa Monica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 394-5669.

Water Grill - Santa Monica is rated 4.7 stars by 5997 OpenTable diners.

Water Grill - Santa Monica 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 booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 76 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Water Grill - Santa Monica

1401 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • 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, American, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available in front of restaurant. Metered street and lot parking near by.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Pollard
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (310) 394-5669
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event across the street from the Pacific Ocean! Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica's top seafood restaurants by locals, Water Grill Santa Monica offers an intimate private dining room or full buyout option to host your next meeting or event.
  • Private party contact
    Trina Walkama: (310) 394-5669

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