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Waterbar San Diego, San Diego, CA

Waterbar San Diego

4.6 (416)
$30 and under
American
4325 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-3923

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails

Located alongside the vibrant ocean-front boardwalk in Pacific Beach, Waterbar offers only the best in tantalizing menus, innovative libations, panoramic views, and lively entertainment. Our “social seafood” menu is inspired by East coast, West coast and Baja cuisines, and transforms the freshest flavors through our chef’s unique renditions of coastal classics. Flavor-forward craft cocktails, local micro-brews, national brand favorites, and a diverse wine list are offered across comfortable bar seating, community-table dining, and intimate ocean-side tables. Waterbar’s thriving, energetic environment captures the passion of San Diego’s iconic coastline for an unforgettably satisfying experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Rodriguez
  • Catering
    4325 Ocean Blvd<br />San Diego California, 92109-3923
  • Private party facilities
    Perched above the Pacific Beach Boardwalk is Waterbar, a 6,700-square-foot beachside eatery. The floor to ceiling windows showcase unparalleled ocean views and is the perfect backdrop to a seafood-forward menu inspired by East Coast, West Coast and Baja Coastal cuisine. mikes@waterbarsd.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Mimosa Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every weekend from 10am to 2pm for a bubbly brunch experience at Waterbar! Indulge in our Bottomless Mimosa special, offering two hours of unlimited mimosas alongside our delectable brunch menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and coastal-inspired dishes. With panoramic ocean views and beachside ambiance, Waterbar is the ultimate destination for brunch lovers this summer. Make your reservation now and dive into a Brunch like no other!
    Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Photo

What 416 people are saying

Waterbar San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar San Diego offers "excellent food" and "awesome service" with "incredible" ocean views. The ambience is "stellar," and live music enhances the dining experience. While some dishes could improve, the seafood and cocktails are standouts. Ideal for celebrations and romantic evenings, this beachside spot is highly recommended for its "upscale yet affordable" atmosphere.
416 Reviews
  1. Barbara VIP

    San Diego95 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very noisy restaurant. Food was not outstanding, especially for the price. Service was excellent

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  2. Brian

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant for us in San Diego Food and ambience are stellar

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  3. Cheryl

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. We celebrated a birthday there. Staff was wonderful and food was amazing!

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  4. Erin

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and view. Excellent food and loved having the live music to enjoy too. We will definitely be back!!!

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  5. Peggy

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the sea bass and halibut entrees and they were delicious. The service was great and we enjoyed a nice view of the ocean while eating. Would definitely dine here again.

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  6. Javier

    New Mexico2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the view the drinks weren’t too bad but I didn’t eat there.

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  7. Steven

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Apps were great…recommend the lobster dip. Excellent cocktails. Great views of ocean.

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  8. Kathleen VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The lobster roll was cold lobster which I didn’t expect and would of been helpful to know

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  9. Rashmi

    Toronto / Ontario15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great view. Very friendly server.the wines are well priced. Lobster roll was a bit small for $35

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  10. Ticia

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere as always! And you can’t beat the view!

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FAQs

Waterbar San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 888-4343.

Waterbar San Diego is rated 4.6 stars by 416 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Waterbar San Diego

4325 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-3923

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    4325 Ocean Blvd<br />San Diego California, 92109-3923
  • Private party facilities
    Perched above the Pacific Beach Boardwalk is Waterbar, a 6,700-square-foot beachside eatery. The floor to ceiling windows showcase unparalleled ocean views and is the perfect backdrop to a seafood-forward menu inspired by East Coast, West Coast and Baja Coastal cuisine. mikes@waterbarsd.com
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