Water Grill

Our reservation wasn't until later, so while we waited for our group, my husband and I decided to sit at the bar. We grabbed two drinks there while we waited. Once our entire group was seated, we took our drinks. The bartender, Water, was very friendly and informative. It was our first time there, and we arrived before sunset. The ambiance inside was great when the lights turned on, and it was even nicer when the sunsets. The food was amazing--everything was cooked to perfection. My taste buds were satisfied. They also make well-crafted drinks with a tasteful mix. I enjoyed all the different drinks they have. Needless to say was our first time coming here to celebrate a birthday of our family. Won't be our last.

We celebrated our anniversary here. Amazing atmosphere and service! They have an extensive Oyster Bar and top-notch quality seafood. Our waitress, Mikaela,was very knowledgeable and patient with it being our first time. We will definitely be back!

My wife and I had a wonderful experience at the Water Grill. We made reservations and arrived on time to make use of the valet service ($9). It was a busy reception, and we took time to lounge in the adjacent room while our table was prepared. I really enjoyed the design and atmosphere of the restaurant. They did a great job in capturing the essence of the nautical life. I felt as if I was on the wharf of San Francisco or Monterey. The servers were amazing and very attentive. Our server was sweet and professionally social. She offered up "off menu" suggestions of which we agreed to try. The food was served quickly and presented very well. It was a delicious meal and memorable evening for us.

Really clean, beautifully decorated, sharp, and perfectly executed seafood. Wine is phenomenal. Fresh seafood. Lobster is delicious. The sea bass is insanely good. The bartender and service was on point and friendly.

A really fancy restaurant, at least for me, the food was amazing, very tasty and fresh. The setup and the atmosphere are nice and elegant. A huge selection of wine and cocktails. Highly recommended specially for taking your other half on a date

The seafood here is excellent. Shell fish from the raw bar is always a hit. I recommend getting the mixed sampler if you haven't had any before. The clam chowder and lobster rolls 🤤 are also fantastic. Finish the evening with the bread pudding dessert. It's a water grill classic.

Very impressed by this place!!! Food, service, atmosphere 10/10!!! They have two full bars in different sections of the restaurant that give two total different but vibey vibes…depending on what you’re into that day! I just loved the raw oyster bar! All the food was yummy as well as the drinks! Special shoutout out to the bartender because my girl was mixing it up behind that bar! The calamari was exceptional and I’m not easily impressed with calamari, and the croutons did just what needed to be done in that lobster bisque 😋🤌🏾10/10 will visit again.

I dropped in on a Saturday evening during peak dinner service and was seated almost immediately. The meal was very good overall, especially the Dover Sole - whole fish, expertly filleted. I ordered sauteed broccolini w/Chinese sausage and washed it all down with a fantastic Alabriño. The oysters are worth mentioning as well. Good meal, great service. Try Water Grill if you're ever in Costa Mesa and fancy some fish.

Went here for my uncles birthday and the atmosphere was welcoming and cheerful! Everyone said happy birthday to him! Seating was prompt and right in front of the kitchen. It was nice to see all the fresh live crabs and lobsters. Our server was attentive and friendly. We had a lobster and filet and then they brought a delicious dessert for his birthday! Such a nice and wonderful lunch. He was delighted and said he'd like to come again! Highly recommended!

Food - seafood, steaks, salads, deserts, drinks and much much more! Had the cod fish taco for the first time and it was delish. My normal go tos are steak, burger, tuna tartare desert, coffee oysters, rolls. Love their tuna tartare and steaks. Love the bread service too! Service - had Vanessa tonight and she was not just spectacular, she was soooo pleasant! Gooooo gurl! Ambiance - seaside vibe with rustic feel. Just awesome! Verdict - oh hell for sho!

Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Orange County. Valet parking makes arrival stress free (and very high heels friendly). The vibe shifts depending on where you sit. I love the indoor booths when I'm with friends, they feel private and cozy but if I'm solo, the bar is perfect for a relaxed meal. I've probably come here after work by myself more than any other restaurant in OC....addicted to their beet salad! Menu highlights: the beet salad is my absolute favorite (though, to my chagrin, there have been visits where it wasn't available), the raw bar is always fresh and delicious, and the cocktails are consistently excellent. Great wine and champagne selection too! BEST KEY LIME PIE EVER. And easy reservations through OpenTable. Honestly, what's not to love about this place?

Had dinner here while in town and they didn't dissapoint. Great food and service definitely will be back.

We came here for our son's 21st birthday! I was able to make reservations online which made it very convenient for a party of 6. Upon arrival, they have only valet parking. There are signs letting you know where to stop at the front of the restaurant. Valet was $9 and we came on a Friday evening. We only waited about 5-10 minutes with reservations. They have a beautiful wait area surrounded with bookshelves, books, wine, and reading material. We sat near the window close to the bar. Our only issue was the heat. It was about 90 degrees outside and sitting near the window with open ceilings doesn't feel cool at all. We were hot for the majority of our stay. The food was great! The waitress was excellent and so attentive and helpful!! She suggested most of our dishes and they were perfect!

Place is jammin with great food and services Valet parking is available off street parking is limited The calamari has good tasty crunch and seasoned well The miso cob is delicious and tasty Clam chowder is buttery and loaded with clams Great food

Restaurant requires valet parking, lucky I didn't have to pay because it was validated by the event I was attending. We were seated in a private room with 3 tables of about 8-10 people with large screen TVs for the presentation. There was an extra cocktail area that wasn't used. The menu was very good starting with house bread and butter, and a beautiful oyster and jumbo shrimp cocktail platter. The oyster was very fresh but the shrimp tasted a bit fishy to me. The second course was a choice of clam chowder or heirloom tomato salad. I opted for the salad which was light and refreshing but the clam chowder definitely looked delicious. I was extremely impressed with the sea bass. It was perfectly tender and flaky with a bit of crispy on the outside. So incredibly delicious and I would definitely order it again and again! Highly recommend it! We also had super creamy and buttery mashed potatoes and broccolini with Chinese sausage as side dishes to share. They were both quite tasty despite the strange combination of the veggie and sausage. Not sure it quite goes together but I ate it nonetheless. For dessert the New York style cheesecake was actually somewhat light tasting. I was expecting it to be more dense as most New York cheesecakes are supposed to be. However it was somewhat good it wasn't too rich after such a huge meal.

This restaurant is gorgeous! Be prepared to wait for a table unless you can find something at the bar area! We sat at the bar which has these lovely big couches! Service was kinda slow, we figured it was because we were seating by the bar! We ordered a few items, which were all very delicious! My favorite was the king salmon sushi roll! The cooked scallops were yummy, definitely tasted like a curry dish! Highly recommend this restaurant! Valet parking only! No dress code enforced!

This expansive restaurant can seat up to 500 guests, and yet, the curated nooks of dining spaces make it feel intimately cozy. The theme is nautical and for good reason; most of their menu is seafood-based. Reservations are highly recommended as peak dining hours can be a full house. THE FOOD. - Bread | Crisp top with sea salt and a soft, warm interior. - Oysters Rockefeller | Layers of plump oyster, spinach, fennel, and broiled melted Parmesan cheese. It's briny, earthy, and cheesy all at once. Highly recommend. - Grilled Broccolini with Chinese Sausage | Slightly firm broccolini and even firmer Chinese sausage. Didn't quite hit the mark for me as it was a little too tough to chew. - Crisp Calamari | Very tender squid and lightly crisp batter. - Wild Alaskan Black Cod (Sable Fish) | Extremely tender and flaky cod, swimming in a shallow pool of intensely seasoned (herby, zesty, briny) broth and firm soba noodles. It has an overall exotic flavor (lemongrass stood out for me). If you're looking for soup that warms the soul, here it is. - Wild Ross Sea Chilean Sea Bass | Incredibly soft and flaky, the sea bass exudes butteriness while maintaining its mildly fishy flavor. The butternut squash gnocchi is pillowy and softly chewy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. THE DRUNK DRINKS. - Campfire Sling | Sweet and slightly citrusy with a smoky aftertaste. This cocktail is strong, so small sips! THE PARKING. Complimentary valet but $8 after 4PM. THE RETURN. Yes! Their seafood is fresh and prepared perfectly. I love the restaurant's vibe as well.

Excellent experience. From the ambiance, cool breeze with fresh air, delicious salty bread and butter, to the seafood of course. The Octopus appetizer was fantastic! The Cioppino was great but very hands on, i tried it but I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass myself for less hands on. It was excellent but came with Ricotta gnocci like balls which I didnt understand. It wasnt good, wasnt bad, and did nothing for the dish. The Sea Bass itself was excellent. The only other thing was someone ordered the white bass and it came out tough. Not fall off the fork flaky, bit tough, and we had to send it back. We got the Chilean Sea Bass instead. All in all an excellent meal! Just make aure you order the right thing or ask for recommendations.

Second time here - and I keep forgetting how much I want to keep coming back. Great service, valet parking, I love the style, design and atmosphere of Water Grill. The menu is perfect size and the portions are as well. Only been for lunch twice - so I can't wait to hit it up for dinner. I didn't know what lobster roll is like better, so my boss and I split each version. What do you like? I prefer the traditional- but I'm not a mayonnaise girl. Fries were on point! The clam appetizer - I need to get my hands on that sauce and just soak it up with bread- that alone can be a meal. I believe last time I had scallops and they were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. It's so great to find a place like this, with everything on point- nice staff, comfortable and a shiek, yet homely ambiance. And a menu that you want to try everything and can't wait to come back and try more.

I can't believe I haven't been to this restaurant! The ambiance, crowd, service and the food were top notch. Clams with Chorizo appetizer was amazing, I could have just ordered that and would have been happy. Their bread was perfect. Their Chilean Seabass was wonderful too. Calamari was also good as well as their fish and chips, steak was pretty straightforward. I will definitely come back for their clams and hip vibe.

Great service, fun vibe and fantastic food!!! What more could one ask for after a day of shopping besides the best cOysters Rockefeller a stiff lemon drop martini!!!!

Came here for a work event, it's nice that they had a large private dining area to seat us. I ordered the salmon, which was delicious with incredibly tender meat and crispy skin. The mashed potatos were also very nice and creamy. We ended with the cheesecake, which had an amazing creamy texture and strawberry jam. Service overall was great and the ambience is more upscale.

Another review! Water Grill never fails to disappoint us! We recently came back again and decided to try the sashimi ceviche special of the day that our server had mentioned to us. It was delicious! It wasn't what we excepted at all when it arrived, but it blew us away. Such a light and flavorful dish before getting our entrees :) As always, the service is just perfect! I couldn't ask for more

Inedible, greasy fish and lukewarm chips. Server was officious and condescending. Great cocktails though.

What can I say this place is one of my favorites food good service is great some of the freshest seafood around I like the sea bass & lobster roll my ribeye steak was full of flavor..if your in the area stop by here

It's good but overrated. Expensive for the service and the food. I was here on the dime of a business trip and this was able to try anything and everything, and I did. Was not overly impressed.

I've been to this establishment a few times and always enjoy the experience. Location is great next to Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The restaurant has a cool vibe and gets quite lively in the evening. Service is friendly and attentive. I enjoyed the chopped wedge salad, filet mignon and grilled asparagus. We bring our own wine and take advantage of free corkage!

Exceptional dining. The oysters , fresh, our favorites were Cape Cod and Virginia, however, they have them from all over. Take your pick. I had a yummy cocktail from the menu, however I can't remember the name of it, but it had elderberry . Perfect perfection.. You must have the Parker house rolls with the sweet creamy butter . We enjoyed the limited time only salmon, however it was a little overcooked, served with delicious carrots. The chard octopus incredible. The service was five star all the way , in my opinion, a little bit beyond which we never object to. I recommend you make a reservation, especially if it's the weekend. It is an exceptionally large restaurant. They've got a huge bar area which I think we will sit next time. It looks so inviting. Parking is a little iffy. If you find it, take it various different lots around, including them all . They do have valet parking. Water Grill South Coast Plaza is yummy.

Establishment is classy, clean and comfortable. Staff was very professional and attentive. They provide bread rolls with easily spreadable butter. I chose the clam chowder and the farmed New Zealand King Salmon. For sides I had their Yukon gold mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. The bread rolls were warm and fluffy, served with easily spreadable butter. The Clam Chowder was excellent, very fresh, and you could see all the ingredients used. The salmon was also excellent with crispy skin and tender, paired with an excellent risotto and sauce. Mashed potatoes were creamy and rich, one of the best mashed potatoes I've had. Seasonal vegetables were roasted and well seasoned, also excellent. Presentation for all of the dishes was exemplary. While I wouldn't recommend coming here frequently, this restaurant has amazing value for the ambiance and quality of food provided. This is certainly one of those "treat yourself" restaurants, so be prepared to spend some money here. TLDR: Excellent service, excellent food, excellent establishment, good value. Would recommend!

This place was huge, the menu was huge, and the crabs were huge! Such a cool hip spot to celebrate special occasions. I was blown away by the seafood selection, literally everything you can ever imagine and then dozens of different choices of it! So many different oysters, different fish, live uni, live crabs, three types of sea bass. Oh my. I would def go back here again! Our server was great also. Save room for their banana pudding thing with the house made salted caramel ice cream wowwwww! Tip: parking is only valet which is $9, not bad. But can just park across the street for free and walk.

Want a great, attentive, knowledgeable server? Sit in Brandon's station. He had wonderful recommendations that did not disappoint. We started with the grilled octopus (which was a bit chewy) while Brandon offered to get a new order made, It was Mother's Day and the restaurant deserved a bit of grace. Service was impeccable. Bowl of delicious clam chowder, two light fried fish tacos and a small chilled seafood platter was a perfect meal for Mother's Day. I took half my chilled seafood home. And don't forget to indulge on the rolls!! A couple of old fashions (by suggestion) incredible French pressed coffee and chocolate Ganache dessert rounded out one very delish meal. Kudos to the kitchen team, chef and wait staff! Would I come back? Heck ya!! The bonus? Complimentary valet before 4p.

Always a pleasure. Service is attentive. Love the location right across the street from the mall. They do have valet parking. Clam chowder has real clams with their shells still. Nice not too rich. The salmon was excellent. The skin was so crisp.

Had an early dinner with my girlfriend after seeing a matinee at the segerstrom theater. We arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation and were seated a few minutes later. The Water Grill is always an upscale dining experience. We started with drinks and a crab cake appetizer. For our main courses i had the shrimp and my girlfriend ordered the cioppini. We enjoyed our meal, the server was attentive in spite of having a number of tables that were all seated at the same time. I love the ambiance, lots of fishing and ocean related decor. We will return.

We celebrated our Mother's Bday here, one of the Asian upscale restaurant. The Black Massachusetts Sea Bass is one of her favorite, we ordered that for her special day as it's considered as a healthy fish. The service is incredible, I don't remember my server's name but he is very sweet, he helps us with our personal cake. Very beautiful ambiance, we had a great time during the celebration. We are sure coming back again :)

Everything is always so pleasant when eating at water grill, only thing I would say is that the service could've been better when finished with my cocktail.

Graydon is the best bartender. I get the margarita and the Bloody Mary. Oysters are great here.

Service ~ STARS 5/5 Amazing service from Dina as we celebrated our engagement. Food ~ STARS 3/5 I went there thinking to order the large seared scallops and they didn't have them! The clam chowder was delicious but can be ordered at many restaurants throughout California. Others enjoyed the octopus (I refuse to eat a brilliant animal that I love!). The fish cheeks were unique but why have an appetizer that's the same as the meal???? The Mac and cheese was good but can be made at home. The ceviche was unique and made special to order, which is not an item on the menu. The beer was excellent. The oysters sample platter is the only reason why I would ever return to this restaurant because they are absolutely delicious. There are so many choices to select from when ordering oysters. Parking ~ Valet only YUCK! No thanks in this area. No needed! Get rid of only offering valet!!! I will return when I crave oysters. That's it!

Water Grill is one of those places that simply elevates seafood into a relaxed, upscale yet casual experience. The restaurant's nautical decor, open air, partially covered patio, and bar make dining a visually appealing endeavor. We enjoyed a citrus forward cocktail called the Rosewood, made with gin, limoncello, lime, rosemary and grapefruit. A perfectly sweet craft cocktail to cut the richness of the lobster roll I enjoyed. I have been here a few times over the years but this is my first review. I look forward to returning to try some of their delicious dessert offerings.

My friend hosted her graduation dinner party here and it was exceptional. We had Ahi Tuna Poke, Oysters, and Dinner Rolls as the shared appetizers. Moving on to individual selection, I had Clam Chowder, Sea Bass, and Chocolate Mousse Cake. Everything was so good, I keep thinking about the Ahi Tuna Poke w/ crispy wonton chips and the Sea Bass. It is an expensive restaurant and you are paying for the ambiance and service. I don't love that their parking is valet only, costed $9. I will be coming back to try more items on the menu! ig: @cravingswithcat

This Water Grill is a massive fine dining seafood restaurant experience with warm spaces, comfortable areas and a welcoming ambiance. The covered bar patio is up front and can accommodate many groups of all sizes. The service was very friendly, incredibly helpful and very attentive. Caleb, our waiter, was exceptionally magnificent and took care of our every request and need. He made some outstanding suggestions we followed and absolutely loved! The variety of oysters here are some of the best in Orange County. The shrimp scampi with hand crafted flat noodles were superb. It was very flavorful and buttery. The crustaceans offered here are some of the freshest and best you can find in southern CA. We have been to other Water Grills in southern CA but this BY FAR was the best. It's now one of our most favorite restaurants in the country. Well done Caleb and the Water Grill team.

A very classy and beautiful restaurant. We came here for a financial seminar and the food experience was excellent. Servers were very good at taking orders and serving food during the seminar. They would fulfill requests while being indiscreet while the seminar was happening. From the menu for the seminar, I got the clam chowder soup and filet migon. The meal also came with freshly baked sourdough bread rolls, creamy mash potatoes, and broccolini. Everything was super delish. The soutdough bread rolls were freshly baked and had sea salt in top - it was addictive. The clam chowder was chunky and hot. The creamy mash potatoes were buttery and smooth. The broccolini added a nice balance. The filet migon was cooked perfectly and was delicious. It's a beautiful restaurant, especially for a date night. I definitely want to come back for another meal.

Love coming here for the delicious food combined with the world class service. Our server Christian provided the absolute best world class service and I couldn't have been more pleased with my experience. The lighting in the main dining area is also very divine with the prestigious location across from south coast plaza. Most importantly Thank you Christian for taking care of my party and I and for treating us with up most respect and high class experience.

Water Grill helped bring a smile to my Dad's face that day. We had a late lunch here after having some Escape Room fun. Dad was extremely upset because he lost his favorite cap there, and none of us including the staff could find it. We brought Dad to Water Grill because he loves eating seafood. Water Grill had plenty of seafood to make him happy!! He ate to his heart's delight!! Actually, all 7 of us enjoyed all the yummy seafood we ate at Water Grill in Costa Mesa. Yummy food plus great service plus a cool sophisticated ambiance made for a fine time! The best part, though, was that my Dad's day was so much better after eating at the Water Grill.

We ventured to the Water Grill a few weeks back our teammates hosted us for a dinner. What an awesome space with so much going on - from the time we arrived until the departure the place was absolutely packed. We started with a few drinks - I sampled the Allygash White Ale which I had never tried and it did not disappoint! For an appetizer, we sampled the raw oyster plate and others tried the calamari. The oysters were amazing and were ice cold. For my main course, I ordered the black cod and it was served over soba noodles and a fish broth. I admit I regretted not trying the sea bass that my coworker ordered. I think I expected my cod to be sitting on a bed of noodles versus kind of floating. Overall, the food and service were great. The room we were in was a bit warm not a lot of ventilation. Looking forward to another trip to the grill!

Food: 4* (small portions for the price) Service: 5* Ambiance: 5* Value: 3* Location: 4* I attended a small event for dinner. We had shrimp cocktail and poke for appetizers (not pictured). I actually forgot to take a picture as it was so good. The shrimp was plump and sweet, and the poke was excellent. I had the filet mignon which came with a half a tomato and watercress dressed with a light dressing. The tomato was already salted and actually nice and ripe (in February) and the water cress 'salad' was really good. The filet was small but very well cooked and the perfect temperature. The Mac and cheese was delicious, cheesy and creamy made with Cavatapi. The dessert was an expresso chocolate ganache cake and house made vanilla ice cream. The cake was decadent, dense, rich, and chocolate-y. Ice cream was very good. I will return.

I loved the Water Grill! I had been wanting to come here for a number of years and finally made it over with a couple of friends. It was a first for all of us. We were welcomed upon arrival and were told to sit in the lounge area. It was a nice area to wait and the hostess comes to you when they are ready. We were seated at a nice booth. The business was at full capacity. Our server Emily was amazing throughout our whole visit. She answered any questions we had and checked on us frequently. Two of us decided not to drink this time and one of our friends asked if they could make a strawberry version of a mojito. They did make one, although it looked like a regular mojito with some strawberries. We did not order any appetizers. They brought us sourdough bread. One gentleman brought some over before our server appeared with some, so we immediately had double. That was good because it was tasty. One of our friends ordered a few a la carte scallops/oysters and really enjoyed them. Despite only getting three, it came on a large plate of ice and various cups of sauces. I was going to go with the swordfish since I like it and hadn't had it in a while, but due to some various recent frustrating moments, I decided to treat myself and I ordered the Chilean sea bass with butternut squash gnocchi. It was delicious. My friends each ordered a different type of lobster, one being the spiney kind. They were both around a pound and a half each (those guys are pricey!) It took quite some time to get our food but it could have been the live (eep) lobster and the fact that my friends asked for them to be deshelled. I didn't realize any place would do that but there were no issues here. One of my friends let me taste the lobster and it was delicious. We ordered a few desserts. I was excited to try the banana sundae with homemade banana ice cream. I liked the ice cream a lot but it had too much cake in it. Between that, and being full, I didn't finish it. One of my friends ordered the maple cheesecake and was not the most impressed and my other friend had a birthday dessert which was very cute, but I don't remember what it was. Our server Emily had recommended the bread pudding but none of us ordered that. We all decided that we absolutely loved the food but were not too "wow'd" with the desserts so we may skip that if we come back. The manager Alejandro stopped by as we were getting ready to leave and asked about our visit. I really loved the Water Grill. I loved the food and service and I hope to return soon.

Parking - valet cost $9 + tip after 4pm so prefer to park at South Coast Plaza across the street Reservation - not required but easy to make through OpenTable Service - friendly server and no corkage fee was nice Vibe - classy and spacious interior Food - oysters: plump, fresh, and not too briny raw scallops: citrusy and balanced cocktail shrimp: delicious calamari: crispy braised octopus: overly charred taste and never had a cook that tough/chewy, had far better elsewhere halibut cheeks: delicate fish overpowered by batter so just tasted fried, endive so hard to cut into that it slipped off my plate when I applied pressure trying to get a piece ribeye steak: medium rare order was served to us so rare that we sent it back - instead of a new plate, they just re-seared each individual slice which ended up medium instead sea bass: simple, well seasoned, crispy, and delicious shrimp scampi - pappardelle cooked al dente, sauce very untraditional with umami but light flavor and shrimp were the highlight fries: ok bread pudding: caramel was actually balanced incredibly well with the ice cream and this was my favorite part of the meal; not overly sweet nor rich chocolate ganache espresso cake: too dense and rich for my taste while sorbet didn't have much taste overall: some hits and misses - next time, would do the raw oysters, scallops, shrimp cocktails, sea bass, and bread pudding; cannot recommend the octopus, ribeye, and ganache cake

Service here is so good. Each waitress are friendly. They change plates and refill drinks and checked with us very often. The foods here are authentic American style. Sea food are fresh~~~

Water Grill, is located across the street from South Coast Plaza mall. It looks beautiful outside. It seems to always be packed. A place to go for wonderful date nights filled with amazing food and drinks. It's just a dream. A burst bubble. A fantasy. It's more like it's just a beautiful place to be and that's it. For Mother's Day this year, the husband finally decided to take me, after I had been begging to dine here for many years. He surprised me when we drove into the valet parking. I was super excited with my jaw to the floor as I walked around and looked at the indoor decor. It is beautiful, absolutely beautiful inside. You can tell it is a high-end/classy/expensive restaurant. They have salt water tanks for the live seafood, a separate oyster bar where they shuck the shelled seafood. Nice, just very nice. Decor is perfect and one to leave you in awe at just how well the interior designer did. My head was on a swivel almost the entire time we were there. They had plenty of tables inside. To the left behind the valet, next to the entrance, there was also a dining area. This section I am talking about is the part you can see from the street. This dining space is more like a covered indoor patio, but you get the air from the outside and it's a cool place to sit. I wish we could have sat there with our group, but we were seated inside in one of the rooms that could be closed as private dining. We were a party of nine. Our reservation was at 4:30 and although it was super packed, we were seated after maybe 10 minutes of waiting, so not terrible. There doesn't seem to be a dress code which was great. I already figured this was going to be quite pricey, so I was hoping the portions would make up for it. We were served flat water with no ice. I had to specifically request for ice water. We were given fresh bread with butter, which is of course always welcome. What we ordered: 1) lobster bisque - too bad I didn't get a video of this presentation because it was hilarious. They put down a bowl with a few really small pieces of lobster and croutons. That was it. My daughter and I literally looked at each other and said "uh...whaaaat? That's it?" Then they poured the warm NOT hot soup into the bowl. We laughed about it afterwards. That bowl was more like a cup serving at other restaurants. The bisque was good but more on the sweet side. Some heat would have perfected the flavor. 2) spiny lobster - came with cole slaw and clarified butter. The lobster was dry...although my daughter enjoyed it. 3) lobster sandwich - per my other kid, this was tasty, but as you can see, the serving was very small for the price. 4) 8 oz filet mignon - juicy 5) pan seared halibut - on morels, gnocchi and edamame. Let me tell you, after seeing the other food items right above on my list here, I did not realize portion sizes were really THAT bad until the halibut came out. This was freaking small. Not only was it small, the fish was very dry. It was also very bland. I don't remember how much this dish was, but I was not happy. I was extremely disappointed, like you could hear my heart breaking. 6) sea bass - hubby ordered this. The serving size was also quite shocking but the fish was cooked much better. Also bland. 7) kids mac n cheese - nothing special but the serving was bigger than my own meal! I was jealous. 8) scampi - not pictured here. MIL ordered this. She is tiny and she barely eats. She was able to finish it and she never finishes a meal. - we had two other dishes for the other two at our table but I don't recall what they ordered. I wasn't able to take a photo either. We were still hungry after leaving Water Grill. The wait time for our food, even for the soup, or to get our fountain beverages took a long time. I know that it wasn't our server, because he was very attentive. It just seems to be a theme with everyone's reviews that food or anything else takes a long time to come to your table. Conclusion; I tried to make it look like I really enjoyed everything here because I didn't want to hurt my husband's feelings AND I had been hounding him about this place for years. He spent about 600-700 with tip for all of our food. I definitely would not come back. You pay for the location. I don't think the food is worth the price due to portion size and due to flavor. This was our first and last time dining here. I personally feel it's not worth it. I've been to other seafood restaurants that are way cheaper or even moderately expensive, that was worth my money and worth the calories. I would give one star, but because of our wonderful server, I'll just give two. -signed, a sad and disappointed foodie

My friend's Dad was the builder on this place. I remember as he was building, he told me it was basically 4 dining rooms in one location. It's a beautiful space. The first thing we noticed was what a happening place Water Grill is. The entire restaurant is a buzz and every table is full of cocktails and amazing looking food. You can't deny when you see a tower of seafood on table that you are in the presence of an incredible restaurant. First off the bread and butter. Wow! Best bread and butter in the game. The calamari was fire too. For main's, we got the lobster which didn't blow me away and the salmon. The salmon was solid but farm raised. Solid food, amazing dining room, I would return.

Food was amazing but Tyler (our server) was even better. He was well knowledgeable of the menu and I took his recommendation for the Black Cod which was so good! We had oysters, scallops, bread pudding, scallops, filet mignon and everything was good! Would recommend and a nice ambiance

This is probably one of my favorite place for fresh upscale seafood. Service is nothing but exceptional-given this type of restaurant. Make sure you have a reserve for weekends and during prime hours. Bar seating is based on first-come-first-serve but it can be challenging finding a seat. I usually get their lobster roll, king crab legs and whatever is fresh that's not on the menu. Portion is decent. Most are here for celebration or some type of business meeting.

Good place for date night or special event. But stay away from the patio bar as the bartender tends to be very rude and makes inappropriate comments the customers (see my edit below). The prices here are higher but they can charge it because of where they are, atmosphere, and the quality of the food. The bar area is super nice and so is the raw bar. On this visit the bar tender had a very bad attitude. He made several comments that were very uncalled for and rude. Update: After sharing my experience, I had the opportunity to speak with Elke at the Water Grill. I truly appreciate their prompt and thoughtful response, as well as their commitment to addressing the issue. It's clear that they value guest feedback and are taking steps to ensure a better experience for future visitors. While my initial experience was disappointing in terms of service, I do appreciate the excellent food and atmosphere, and I look forward to giving the restaurant another chance in the future. Based on their response, I have changed the rating to 4-Stars from my original rating 3-Stars.

Amazing experience! The steaks were cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful, and the wine selection was outstanding. Seafood tower is a must! Service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere made the night feel special. Highly recommend this steakhouse -- definitely a 5-star dining experience!

My first time here to try for my birthday, and I was disappointed on the main entrees. We came in an hour earlier than our reservation in hopes that they can seat us earlier because we didn't want to end dinner too late. Unfortunately, the host didn't try to get us in early, we were seated 20 minutes after our rsvp, but we waited over an hour there. We sat next to the fireplace next to the bar to wait for our table. We got served bread and butter, and I was confused because we were just waiting to be seated. The server was trying to get us to order an entrée, not knowing we were just waiting in that area. We ordered drinks, and oysters while we waited and she gave us the check after we told her we were waiting for our table. Giving this place a 3 star because all the entrées all needed seasoning. Not sure if that's the point so we could taste the fish? Bristol Street cocktail : 10/10 Refreshing drink Bread and butter: 6/10 nice salted crust, soft inside. Gotta eat it while it's warm. Oyster Sampler: 10/10 Came with 3 oysters from the East coast and 3 from the pacific. All were really good and fresh Clam Chowder: 9/10 tasty, just disappointed that it only had 2 pieces of clams. Expected at least some more clams inside the chowder. Wild Pacific Halibut: 2/10 The vegetables weren't anything special. All tasted bland. I wish the fish was seasoned, but maybe that's why there's salt and pepper on the table? Fish was cooked perfectly though. Chilean Sea Bass: 6/10 Fish was buttery and almost tasted like scallops and had the texture of scallops, in my opinion. Not that big of a fan of the sage flavor. Fish also needed to be seasoned Kids New Zealand King Salmon: 5/10. Perfectly cooked, but everything was unfortunately bland. Came with sliced grilled zucchini. Dessert: 10/10. Not sure what it was, but it was delicious! It had 3 flavors. I love the one that tasted like oatmeal and had raisins.

I came here for a meeting so we were served a set menu with choice of appetizers, main, and dessert. Coming from the east coast I should've know better than to order clam chowder but I keep trying no matter how many times I'm disappointed. I showed my family the photo and my sister was appalled and immediately went on a tirade about how the clams are wrong and there are many different strange things in the soup. For starters, the soup was served barely lukewarm, which is a bad mistake, especially for a dense soup that tends to congeal. There were barely any clams and no clam flavor. Every bite of the soup also brought forth unidentifiable ingredients (veggies?) that didn't belong. Definitely do not recommend this clam chowder. The salad other people got looked quite nice. Moving on to the steak- it also came out barely warm and was overcooked. The meat was also gamey. The scallops someone else got looked delicious. The side dishes were pretty good though. The chocolate was definitely the best part of the meal. I don't usually like flour less cake but this one had a lovely fudge consistency and flavor. If I were to come back here again, I would definitely go for one of the seafood mains instead of steak.

Our server Peter was amazing! We just left a few mins ago, and had to make it a point to give him a shout out. He made very good suggestions, kept our table neat and tidy, and most importantly, he was able to read the room and came back accordingly to check up on us. If you ever go, pls ask for him and you won't be disappointed. The ambiance could be casual and somewhat trendy, pretty much whatever you make of it. Seafood is fresh and that table bread that they bring with the butter will make you wanna keep coming back over and over and over again :)