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

Water Grill - San Diego

4.6 (3756)
$31 to $50
Seafood
615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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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What 3,756 people are saying

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill in San Diego is a seafood lover's paradise, praised for its "fantastic, fresh seafood" and "best lobster roll ever." Diners rave about the attentive service, with standout servers like Joey and Richard enhancing the experience. The "ambiance is great," making it ideal for special occasions.
3,756 Reviews

  1. Javier

    San Diego35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had wonderful time. The crab legs were spectacular but the service was excellent also. We will definitely be back. Everything was great.

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  2. Ellen

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was good, however the noise was a bit to much. It was difficult to have a conversation across the table.

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  3. CHERYLE

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was fantastic & food was amazing!! If you are visiting the Gaslamp District of San Diego you must eat here!

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  4. Dr. Joe VIP

    New Mexico7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience at the Water Grill. Table of 8 (business dinner) and all the main dishes were absolutely delicious. My only criticism could be the Brussels sprouts, which to my taste were bland and al dente… but literally EVERYTHING else was off the hook: spiny lobster, Dover sole, Chilean sea bass; I even got a couple of lobster rolls as appetizers which were huge hits (along with crispy calamari & fantastic crab cakes). Truly a culinary delight - and I’m not usually this verbose in reviews. Our waiter Joey, brought incredible service & charm to our table. Perhaps they’re all just that good - but I can speak for him and his sidekick (Daniel?). Highly recommend. I’ll be back.

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  5. Molt

    Coastal North Carolina1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat at table for 20 minutes then had to ask for a waiter. Waiter didn’t even have our table but waited on us anyway. He was great but before that, waiter after waiter just walked by our table (for 2) and never said a word to us or acknowledged that we even existed.

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  6. Tim VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a great dinner, service was excellent, atmosphere was very good, selection very well prepared

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  7. alonzo

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was not worth the price. Paying for the " experience".

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  8. Harris VIP

    San Diego82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for Mother’s Day with the family. Food was incredible, as usual. Our server was fantastic. A great experience! Easily one of the best seafood restaurants in all of San Diego.

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  9. Jan

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dinner and ambience for a couples night out

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  10. Laurie VIP

    San Diego22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty disappointed tonight. Service was slow. The tuna dish was too spicy and inedible.

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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 3756 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.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
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615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th Avenue and J Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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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