Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6

6015 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

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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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
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
Santa Monica Boulevard
Parking details
Valet parking available in front of restaurant. Metered street and lot parking near by.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,015 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
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Review summary

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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.

6,015 Reviews

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Hicham
VIP
Los Angeles
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd visit this time to water grill. NYE 2025 🎉 Pleasant atmosphere, the service was excellent The food does not disappoint Will definitely do again Highly recommend
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tobi
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a wonderful dinner and way to celebrate the new year! One issue we had was the valet never came back to help us park, so park your own car around the corner! Except for the parking, the salad the oysters the Seabass the cheesecake the bread the wine everything was so exquisitely delicious and we had wonderful staff who made sure we were taken care of. We highly recommend this for a romantic dinner out.
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Lori
VIP
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always outstanding. Food, service, ambience, wonderful once again. Octopus appetizer was cooked perfectly, black cod & Chilean sea bass mains were amazing. No room for dessert. Service-top notch. If you’re in LA, check them out.
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Sheila
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated a birthday there. We had a nice time. Would have preferred 2 options for a birthday dessert. The cookie dessert was tasty, but we aren’t a “cookies-for-dessert” family.
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Christopher
VIP
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've gotten to love Water Grill! Meals at both Santa Monica and DTLA have been top-notch for seafood lovers. Today's Chilean Sea Bass and Bigeye Tuna entrees were wonderful, as were the sides of toasted butternut squash, broccolini and caesar salad. My son won't touch fish but he loved the cheeseburger and the squash as well. We've never been anything other than delighted with a meal here. good value when you consider the high qualilty seafood that is served.
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Adrienne
VIP
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great waiter! Wish I remembered his name. Also, the salted bread with the soft butter is SO GOOD!
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Kevin
VIP
Chicago
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Water Grill consistently amazing seafood and great service. Fab spot on Ocean Blvd in Santa Monica.
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Dan
Dallas
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and wonderful service if you’re looking for a great special meal and experience this is the place.
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michael
VIP
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellentllent, with nice portions. The service was very good. We had a good time, and the noise level was acceptable. We could hear each other talk
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Jane
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food never disappoints at Water Grill Santa Monica! It was excellent, the best Mussels Appetizer we’d ever had anywhere. The scallops were incredible and the drinks were excellent. A new Christmas Eve tradition has begun!
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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 4.6 stars by 6015 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 reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

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Google Map for Water Grill - Santa Monica

1401 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

Cross street
Santa Monica Boulevard
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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Water Grill - Santa Monica

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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What 6,015 people are saying

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