Water Grill Denver

Imagine, if you will, wanting a place where everything comes together for an amazing food experience. You want the food, the service, and atmosphere. Water Grill is just such a place to find this. From the moment we walked in we were treated as VIPs. The food was cooked and presented perfect, and when asked about allergies (gluten-free) the individual serving us knew immediately what to offer and suggest. Food wrapped in good preparation and an atmosphere that is intentional creates a full experience. This leads to a small detail that many could miss if one is in rush, but when you slow down and enjoy the experience you see what truly builds atmosphere. This leads me to the man who was bussing tables, Octavia. As I ate I watched as he went from table to table, sitting and prepping each table as if every single detail mattered. You could feel his attention to detail, and it was as if he owned the place he wanted each person's experience to be THE experience! Truly do not let this dining experience slip past you. Lisa you and your team did an amazing job!

You don't go to a restaurant for the bathroom, but you might not return to one for the bathroom. No worries here the bathroom is spectacular and the food and service better! All the dishes were timely and really could tell made with fresh ingredients. Only downside for me..the cioppino was a bit too forward spicy hot. Lips and tongue burned particularly with wine. Bread pudding is a will-return-for dish. Portions are generous without being too much. There are private rooms for 10 to 40 people. Bottom line if downtown in Denver near Coors field yearning for seafood this is the place!

First off, the service was phenomenal. The staff was so friendly and took the time to explain everything on the menu and was willing to answer all sorts of questions about drinks and dishes. They explained the distribution of their seafood as well. The Awakening drink was really good. Unique and balanced drink. We started with the Wild Large Florida Stone Crab Claws - they were so tender and flavorful. Definitely recommend We got the Spicy Lobster Roll - a great roll, and the lobster eel sauce on the side of the plate is amazing The Chilean Sea Bass with gnocchi was the best. The Chilean sea bass was so fresh tasting, so flavorful, so tender and flaky and melt in your mouth feeling. I would get this over and over again. The gnocchi was also a 10/10

Lovely place for a seafood meal, including a good selection of oysters and other raw dishes. Halibut cheeks were unique and went well with their charred onion. Lobster roll is a classic that was executed well. Found their bread rolls to be under-baked but otherwise everything else was great.

We love Water Grill! The service has always been amazing and the food is delicious. Getting a slice of cheesecake and French press coffee at the end of a super fresh, delicious seafood meal is awesome to have in the heart of Denver. Definitely recommend going here!

I’ve been to this restaurant 3 times now, and the first 2 visits were absolutely incredible. The seafood was exceptionally fresh, expertly prepared, and very flavorful. The raw Peruvian bay scallops and lobster were definite standouts—sweet, succulent, and perfectly balanced. My dad even said the fish & chips were the best he’s ever had, including ones he’s tried in the UK! Unfortunately, my third visit didn’t quite live up to the first two. The scallops had an odd bitterness to them, and my main dish—the soft-shelled crab—left me unimpressed. That said, I still really enjoy this restaurant and believe in its potential. The highs have been so memorable that I’m keeping this at 5 stars and hoping the next visit is back to form!

So, we were there by 11am since we had reservations. They didn’t see any reservation somehow. Took 15 minutes to get water/tea, another 15 to get our order and over 30 minutes for the food to come out. Why?? You’re not busy, lunch was just starting. Didn’t seem understaffed. So, the food is good, but omg is it overpriced. $24-$30 each for the sushi rolls we got was outrageous for the quality and amount of fish you get. The Tuna poke appetizer. This $24 plate is now maybe a half, to a third of the size it used to be when this place first opened 3-4 years ago and it was $22 or $25.

My partner and I have dined here twice, the first time on Valentine’s Day in 2024, it was super busy but was a really good value and the meal was superb. We recently came again in February for my partner’s birthday. We had such a great time! The staff was wonderful and made his 30th very special. We ordered the calamari and the Peruvian scallops for our starters. Some of the best calamari we have ever had. For the mains he had the King salmon and I had the Chilean sea bass and we shared 1 1/4lb of the spiney lobster. Everything was so delicious. The fish melted in your mouth and everything tasted so fresh. We also had a side of french fries and the broccolini. They even brought out a special dessert treat for my partner’s birthday. Can’t wait to return for our next special occasion.

The space is beautiful and our waiter was fine. Food did not justify $150 for lunch for two. Two cocktails, shared salad and two entrees. Fish and chips were good but average. Sea bass was rubbery and very little taste. Beet salad was very good.

I love a good seafood tower and this place does not disappoint. At under $60 for The Grand platter which includes 8 different offerings you just can't beat it. I'd recommend sitting at the raw bar to add to the experience. Atmosphere, service, and other food/drink options are all on point.

I was really looking forward to Water Grill! From the jump, it was a nice experience. The hostess greeted us with a smile, and enthusiastically got a requested tv view, so we could glance at the NBA Finals game. Our waiter was prompt, educated on the menu, and helpful with gluten free suggestions as well as the excellent Sav Blanc bottle we shared. We enjoyed the oyster sampler with multiple topping choices. There were no crackers and hot sauce, which I found appropriately classy (nothing ruins oysters more than crackers and tobasco). This was a delicious choice. The calamari wasn't what I hoped for. The accompanying sauces were fine, but it was over cooked and crumby. I've definitely had better, and cheaper. I had Cioppino for dinner. It featured clams, shrimp, fish, mussels, crab in a terrific broth accompanied with a fresh bread roll. So good! For dessert, my friend had some sort of chocolate ganache with sea salt, and it was delicious. Overall, I give it four outta five because of the calamari! You're a seafood restaurant! You nailed the hard stuff! But that calamari needs help!

Service Food Ambiance Fresh lobster and seafood at your disposal! Notice the martini and lobster roll

YUM, YUM, YUM!!! We stopped in for a quick business lunch and decided to share everything. It was all great and wonderful service. Calamari was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The lobster roll was amazing and the Halibut Cheeks (not pictured). The bread though....OMG! Great downtown location.

I grew up on the east coast of Virginia and have traveled a lot, but I am shocked to admit that this is probably the best seafood restaurant I have been to in years. There are lots of fresh and cold options. We tried a large variety of oysters and they were all sweet and phenomenal. I had halibut and was very pleased at both the presentation and taste. The service was excellent and I will be back!

This is still a pretty new restaurant in the Denver area. I have been three times so far and had three decent experiences, but never had a dish that really blew me away. Service is very good, but personally I prefer something a bit more casual where they talk to you less frequently. I am writing this review because the last time I came here (a few days ago), I had my best meal here so far. The seafood was cooked perfectly and I have nothing bad to say.

Beautiful seafood spot in downtown Denver. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Was impressed by the knowledge of the bar staff re: the various seafood. Was also exceedingly impressed by the oyster selection--over a dozen different rotating types of oysters available daily! Super impressive. We sat at the bar and just had a few oysters, scallops and other snacks, but the rest of the dinner menu looked delicious, too. If you are a seafood fan, this place is definitely worth checking out. A solid addition to the Denver food scene.

The cons: --the food lacked seasoning and flavor --the portions were a little smaller than expected --the food was very slow to come out given that we came at an off time and the restaurant was empty The pros: --the ambiance and decor are perfection. There are huge windows giving lots of natural light; big, comfy chairs and plush booths that invite you to settle in and stay a while; and the seafood theme is carried through expertly. --the workers were kind --odd enough, the mashed potatoes were the best item on the table The food: Sea Bass - it's a thick filet with a light crispness on the outside. It would have been more flavorful if sliced into a thinner cut. It came with a butternut squash purée and butternut squash gnocchi; I enjoyed both of those Scallops - they were a little rubbery. The cauliflower purée it comes with was the best thing on the plate. There some sweet sauce drizzled on the plate that was very good mixed with the purée. The roasted cauliflower (which, for the record, is my favorite way to eat cauliflower) was underwhelming and lacked seasoning. Brussel sprouts - dry and flavorless. They need some seasoning and a sauce. I would have expected the bacon to add some flavor but it didn't. The bacon was in super THICK chunks. It felt like chunks of crispy ham Cake - too dense for my liking, but the pistachio-coated cherry ice cream was everything!

Updating my review. Came back this last weekend and my faith in Water Grill is restored - the food and service was spectacular. Thank you to the manager, Lisa for reaching out and recognize the issues - clearly we hit a bad night. Water Grill is the place for outstanding seafood and service.

Water Grill has a perfect ambiance. As soon as you walk in it screams elegance. All of the employees were friendly and helpful, which added to the experience. The only negative is that the food generally lacked seasoning. I had the sea bass and lobster bisque, and both of them needed a friendly helping of salt and pepper to take them from barely edible to pretty good level. I very much enjoyed the side dishes I ordered of broccolini (a unique stringy broccoli with Chinese sausage) and fries. I also greatly enjoyed the their vodka infused variation of a Moscow mule. Lastly, the rolls were top notch, with a flavorful crust that was super soft inside. If someone can convince the chefs to add seasoning to their dishes, this would be 5-star worthy!

Came here to celebrate a birthday and everything was fantastic. I ordered the Wild Ross Sea Chilean Sea Bass (butternut squash gnocchi, sage brown butter). It was delicious, juicy, and buttery. The gnocchi is a nice touch! Would love it if they added more butternut sauce. I also sampled some of the filet minon and the spicy lobster roll. Both of those were great, but my favorite was the sea bass. They brought out a birthday treat, a cookie with 4 flavors, ice cream and candle. So sweet of them! Our server was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The interior of the restaurant is upscale and felt cozy with the lighting. We all had a great time and look forward to coming back.

Eaten here twice, will probably not return based on this experience. Seemed like we were an inconvenience. Asked for food to be staggered. Salad and main arrived at same time so the fish ended up cold when finishing. Oysters came after food. They said they would comp them due to error but was still on bill. Removed only after I asked. Complementary bread was given to multiple tables that arrived after us-we had to request-didn't get to us until after meal was finished. Steak was poorly cooked. My iced tea was empty when mains showed up. Refill was requested 2x and didn't show until end of meal. Obviously understaffed but also some employees standing around. I don't expect perfect service at $50/ head but much better than this. Food was okay.

Coming to Denver? Thinking Seafood? While I agree, that is not what one normally thinks of when they head to the mile high city equidistant between both coasts, but gosh, I really have to urge you to join me in busting that trope. Part of a small, but prestigious group of Water Grill restaurants in about six major cities, the Denver location is just a stones throw from Union Station downtown. When you walk in you arrive in a wonderfully nautical designed and large dining area that welcomes visitors into a comfortable yet upscale environment. Plenty of choices for dining spaces, from booths, tables (large and small) and nooks and crannies give you sense of community yet some privacy. After ordering wine and our meals, the server arrived with 2 large sour dough rolls with a sea salt whipped butter to start things off. What a great pleaser to start the palette (and to accompany our wine). The menu is wide, with whole fish selections as well as specialties of the house. If only one trip here is possible, it is a difficult situation to be in to be limited to just one or two choices. We just had to try the Peruvian Sea Scallops and oh my, we are so glad that we started there. This concoction is a minced and reconstituted scallop served on the half shell that is really to die for. If raw seafood is your thing, this is a must; if you're unsure, you still need to try this. The Wild Spanish Octopus as an appetizer is served along with fingerling potatoes, roasted olives and tomato and lightly coated with Olive Oil. While very good, it was not the best Octopus we've had, just a bit on the chewy side. Our main choice was particularly difficult with the intriguing specialities, but in the end the whole Black Bass was the route we went. Perfectly grilled without any of the assortment of prep styles they offer, allowed us to savor the natural texture and flavor of the fish, which was again, outstanding. Thinking we'd need a side we did the Crispy Polenta which was a great accompaniment and was a very generous portion that capped out a great meal.

Great fresh seafood, best we've had west of the Mississippi. Oyster selection was great, we had the combo with a great mix of east and west coast oysters with lovely jalapeño vinegar sauce. Fish and chips was excellent, although chips a little soggy. Great service at the bar

This is such a late review. The last official dinner in 2022 for us was Watergrill. A Four Course Menu that was decadent from start to finish! The night was still young and from here there's more...sice then I've been back for more! First Course: 1/2 dozen Oyster Sampler Wild Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Jumbo Lump Crab cake Second Course: Clam Chowder with applewood smoked bacon Mixed organic greens Roasted Beet Salad Third Course: Wild Barents Sea King Crab legs 1lb. 8 oz Filet Mignon and Wild South African lobster tail( surf and turf) Dessert: Rosen's New York Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce. Chocolate Espresso Ganache Cake Everything was delicious! The King Crab legs at 1lb filled me up! Their Clam Chowder is one of the best! I love their cheesecake. The Roasted Beet Salad was so tasty. I couldn't stop eating this. I definitely recommend them for any occasion! Ohh. Don't forget their Sourdough Bread.. To die for. It's served warm.

A work colleague and I decided on seafood for dinner and after searching on Yelp for suggestions- Water Grill was the choice and it did NOT disappoint. All I can say is DELICIOUS! I didn't get a photo of the bread because we inhaled it. Some of the best bread that I have ever eaten.

Amazing food everything was so fresh and delicious!! Oysters, poke, lobster roll, ceviche, sea bass, crab nuggets, and tuna entree. All were so amazing. Sea bass was incredible. Such a beautiful restaurant and staff was great!

Decided to get out to celebrate and who doesn't want seafood. Order the king crab nuggets as and split the spiny/carribean lobster plate. Very good. The shrimp scampi was amazing. My mother in law said it was the best she had in a long time. Service was great. Very attentive and provided service updates on our meal. The ambiance was nice. We weren't bunched up next to another table and we could hear each other for the most part. Next time we are in Denver, we will definitely be here for lunch or dinner.

A seafood lover's dream! This spot has a huge menu with something everyone will love! The service was fantastic and I felt showered in genuine warmth and attentiveness. Everything was prepared to perfection and I was so satisfied, nearly rolling out of there. We savored a seafood lover's dream with The Grand Iced Shellfish Platter ($58), which offered an impressive selection of mouth-watering options. For our main course, we indulged in the Wild Ross Sea Chilean Sea Bass ($55), which was cooked to perfection and paired beautifully with comforting gnocchi. Our meal was perfectly rounded off with a sweet symphony of flavors, including the heavenly Caramel Bread Pudding ($14) and the indulgent Chocolate Espresso Ganache Cake ($14). Our knowledgeable waiter, Andrew, also helped us select the perfect wine, a crisp and refreshing Albarino ($27), which perfectly complemented our meal. For the ultimate Water Grill experience, I would suggest budgeting around $100 per person to fully indulge in the upscale atmosphere and savor the exquisite flavors of our seafood offerings. To match the sophisticated and classy ambiance, I recommend dressing in a smart casual outfit. I had an incredible experience at Water Grill and highly encourage you to treat yourself there!

Great service, fun ambiance, and the food was absolutely incredible. The scallops were like butter, and the Honeymoon Oyster changed me as a person.

Amazing experience, I came in to celebrate my anniversary and the host team did a great job making us feel special with flower petals and a card from the team. Our server Robert was so informative and helping guide our dining experience. All the food was great. One of the managers came up to check on us and we appreciated his attentiveness. Overall ambience was perfect to celebrate our anniversary. Thank you for a great experience!

Came for a birthday dinner. The waiter we had Nathaniel was attentive, helpful and gave good suggestions throughout our meal. Definitely a highlight of our meal. The bread and butter is amazing. They have salt on the butter and the rolls are sourdough. Yum. The cocktails we had were very good in the Kentucky Preacher and Night in Osaka. The oysters (some East & West coast options recommended by server) were fantastic. They are served with several different sauces. The only letdown was getting shell for more than half of them (we had 4 each). The clams with chorizo was good. The bread it was served with wasn't nearly as good as the dinner rolls. Crusty but too hard to sop up the broth. Salty but I liked it overall. My wife not as much. The octopus with potato appetizer was fishy. I like octopus but something was off with how it was prepared. Wouldn't get this again. The raw scallops were good but nothing otherworldly. I think I prefer them cooked. The fish and chips was good but at $36 it should be great. The batter was crispy but fish very under seasoned. The chips are supposedly cooked in a very elaborate fashion. They tasted fine. Maybe it was the potatoes they used that night. The cioppino was good with a spicy broth and multiple types of shellfish and fish. I'd order this again. I like the atmosphere of the restaurant including the open kitchen, nautical themed bar area and tanks of lobsters (some were very large). Four stars as we weren't greeted well (woman who took us to our table was just rude) and some of the dishes were mediocre and not what I expected from a high end seafood restaurant. Thankfully I spoke with one of the managers and they took my feedback and were very polite. Will come back to hopefully have a 5 star experience in the future.

First of all the food was outstanding, the rolls are to die for! I had Mexican Swordfish which was cooked perfectly, the people in our party said their food was excellent as well!! What was not outstanding, was the service, our waiter was pleasant, but items we asked for (twice) such as additional butter, were never brought, instead we received an excuse that they were whipping more?? My husband had to ask for his beer to be brought, the server knocked over a glass of wine, but didn't offer to replace it. I expect outstanding service for a restaurant of this caliber, it is not cheap the food is worth the price, if the service matched the food this would be a go to place for me. I hope some additional training of the service staff will happen.

After my initial review, I was contacted by Water Grill's customer service manager and was offered to come back and experience their restaurant the way the intend people to. My fiancé and I had an absolutely beautiful experience last night. We considered a bday dinner "re-do" and they definitely delivered! The service was amazing, (shoutout to Tannre!) and the food was on point throughout the entire dinner. I posted the second round of photos, and they are still making my mouth water! *drooling* We highly recommend the seafood tower. The raw scallops were our favorite, but everything on there was delicious. We also had the Dover Sole, and the crispy polenta. Would order both of these again! All in all, we appreciate the response of the Water Grill team regarding our first visit and respect the way they handled that situation. We will definitely be supportive of their business in the future.

We stumbled upon this gem while strolling the streets of Denver. Everything was absolutely amazing. From the warm welcome when we walked in, the beautiful holiday decor that accented each wall and fixture, to the scrumdelioucious menu! Everything was fantastic. We had the charbroiled octopus for an appetizer with the fingerling potatoes that I forgot to snap up that was absolutely divine. I wouldn't suggest it for a party larger than 2 but it was good enough for the 4 of us to enjoy the flavor. I had the sea bass and it was incredible. The sweetness of the butternut squash soufflé paired perfectly with the buttery bass. I also ordered the famous Mac and cheese based off of other reviews and it definitely came to deliver!!! Sorry about the pictures of food half eaten. We couldn't wait to dig in!! If you're in the city, this is a must try!

We decided to give this place a try for our wedding anniversary on a recent trip to Denver. Couldn't have been any happier with our experience. Well, other than the temperature in the restaurant, it was very warm. Food wise, everything was spot on and we will definitely be back.

Extensive seafood menu! Very reasonable price for raw oysters and an excellent selection of both east and west coast ones. The seafood platters contain an unusually wide selection of seafood. The cioppino had a good variety of seafood in it but the broth was more gravy-like than I'd prefer. The maple cheesecake with sour cream ice cream was delicious. The maple flavor was very subtle and you can enjoy the dish even if you hate maple syrup. The service was superb: attentive, charming, and knowledgeable. Upscale yet unfussy ambiance. You won't feel out of place in your jeans.

If you think you can't find good seafood in a land-locked state, you're wrong! I'm from Boston and have high standards for seafood. I visited Water Grill last saturday with my family to celebrate my grandma and step dad's birthdays and absolutely loved the experience. The ambiance inside the restaurant is so cozy and lovely, and service by Gabe was a 10 out of 10. Here is what we ordered. MARGARITA VERDE Silver tequila, agave, lime, cucumber, basil, & jalapeño with a chile salt rim 10/10 WILD SPANISH OCTOPUS charcoal grilled with fingerling potato, niçoise olives, roasted tomato, lemon and olive oil 10/10 CRISP CALAMARI harissa aioli and cilantro-mint sweet chili sauce 7/10 FARMED PERUVIAN BAY SCALLOPS* pistachio, citrus pesto 10/10 ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS with bacon & chestnuts 7/10 WILD ALASKAN HALIBUT flageolet beans, chorizo, clams 8/10 KEY LIME PIE with tangerine coulis and whipped cream 10/10 For starters, I absolutely loved my cocktail. It had the perfect amount of spice and tasted lovely. The wild spanish octopus starter was out of this world, and the peruvian bay scallops were the most uniquely delicious thing i've tasted in a while. The calamari was good, but not great. I really enjoyed the cilantro-mint sweet chili sauce it came with however. The roasted brussels sprouts side was super yummy, but the chestnuts were really dry and didn't add much to the dish. I love my halibut dinner with clams, but a few of the flageolet beans were slightly dry as well. The key lime pie was one of the best i've ever had, a complete home run. I really enjoyed my time at Water Grill and will be back next time i'm in Denver, hopefully to enjoy the beautiful open windows in summer!

Fine, and I underscore FINE seafood dining in downtown. This place does for fish and shellfish what Morton's does for steak. It's expense account pricy but worth every penny. Good service and high-end decor throughout.

Wanted to shout out water grill for their amazing customer care and service. My husband and I stopped in again and had a great meal but my husband started having an allergic reaction which quickly caused our date night to take a turn . The staff was so amazing and helpful to us to make sure there wasn't any cross contamination, which there wasn't (just a weird fluke) and to make sure he was feeling fine after getting some allergy meds into his system.

We came in for Mother's Day and found the service to amazing despite it being extremely busy. Everyone that came to check in on us was very friendly and helpful. We shared oyster's Rockefeller, had a few dirty martini's and two entrées. The oysters were okay, not a lot of flavor and they were very expensive for only 6. I had the sea bass and was a big fan of it, however the portion was very small for being over $40 just for the fish alone. My husband had the swordfish and unfortunately we both did not find it very appetizing. Our little one had the kids Mac and cheese and this was okay, but it tasted like velveta. I don't know if we would come back, it wasn't great, it wasn't awful, just sort of meh and for the price point not worth it.

This place isn't anything less than a dream if you're craving some real seafood. Their menu is absolutely packed with options ranging from a huge selection of oysters, shellfish, sushi, whole fish/ceviche, sandwiches, salads, halibut... it really goes on and on. I'll have to come here several more times to try everything I wanted to try on the menu. Their cocktail menu isn't too shabby either. Everything was delicious, but one thing I would recommend is skipping the sushi and going for maybe another entree, appetizer, more oysters or trying the halibut or the whole fish. Because you can get sushi really anywhere, and what they do well here is serving you up a piece of fresh and perfectly cooked fish. And any fish they have on the sushi menu you can get in other forms. Personally the highlight for me was the Wild New Zealand Bream which they made into this absolutely delicious ceviche. The presentation was outstanding as well as it had the fish head and tail still on the plate to show it's actually the whole fish you're getting. But shining equally as bright was the Wild Ross Sea Chilean Sea Bass which was buttery and absolutely cooked to perfection. Ask your server for a tour through the menu when you come, they're very helpful, attentive and will guide you towards the perfect dinner. The ambience is also really nice here. Great decor on the walls and really nice ambient lighting. The size of the restaurant is absolutely huge, but surprisingly even in 2023 downtown Denver, it fills up pretty good after a Nuggets/Avs/Rockies game gets out.

Went there for a client lunch and it was AMAZING! My associates loved the atmosphere (very Colorado esque) and the food was even better. We had oysters and calamari for appetizers. We all enjoyed entrees and the sourdough bread was to die for. My entree was the Chilean Sea Bass. OMG!!! I have dined at some of the finest restaurants in the world and this was by far THE BEST sea bass I have ever had. Pricing is a bit steep to make this a regular place, ($27 for fish & chips, $49 for Sea Bass, etc.) and sides were additional. But again, very good food and service was good too. Overall, with apps, iced tea or waters for drinks, entrees, plan on spending $80/pp including tax & tip.

We stopped for dinner here before a performance at DCPA which is about a 15 minute walk from Water Grill and so glad we were able to finally try this seafood spot! The restaurant is surprisingly larger in size than most spots downtown and the decor (flooring especially) made it feel like you were on a ship. Everything we ate here was delicious. I was really impressed, which I should be at a seafood restaurant but it doesn't always happen, with how the food was prepared. The halibut was by far the star of the whole meal, it was beautifully cooked, not just a perfect cook of the fish but the flavors paired just really brightened the meal up. I really enjoyed the ceviche version of the pink bream, about 1.6 pound fish which left a good amount of meat to eat. I also tried 3 different oysters (west coast) and the summerstone was the best in my opinion. The only thing that I wish was different was the pacing of the meal, the service was slower than expected. I think by no fault of the server, they were busy and had many tables. We would have ordered more food but were too worried about missing our show to order a full meal. This is a pricey dinner compared to other downtown options but a great meal for a special occasion dinner. We will definitely be back!

Ambiance was nice and clean but also just was not an experience that is accommodatable to those who do not eat at that price of food regularly. The waiter was smart and informed but lack of lay man terms can really remind someone of their mis placement. Now food was incredible and drinks were great! Except.. the Shirley temple. Why was there no cherries?? Why the lack of grenadine? If this is how the upper class drink their Shirley's i don't want it. On the other note the lobster sushi roll was absolutely amazing!!! And the calamari was mouth watering!

I ordered the 8oz filet mignon. It came with this interesting sauce as well as half a tomato to eat with the meat. I have never eaten my steak with a raw tomato, but it went well. In addition, I ordered the wild Mexican swordfish a la plancha which means pan-fried or cooked on a griddle. The meat was expertly cooked and juicy. It came with spaghetti squash and tapenade (Tapenade is a paste made with olives, anchovies, olive oil, capers, herbs and garlic), both paired well with the fish. The decor was chic and the space was comfortable. Our group had a large table with plenty of space. The only issue was it was winter in Colorado and just snowed, so the restaurant was a bit cold. Some people kept their jackets on through the entire dinner.

Great place , service was spot on. Fish was very good. Great place for a special occasion.

Everything was so good and service was on point. It's on the pricier side but every dish was so fresh. I'm a huge seafood lover and this place was unforgettably good. The raw seafood platter was to die for. The Branzino crudo was also so fresh - the raw fish head and tail were there but did not smell at all. It was also at market price and the waitress was very transparent about the current price and weight of fish available. Wish I had saved the head to make a fish stock at home. The only other place that is my favorite is Manzo's because it's closer to where I lived, but Water Grill was also good!

No complaints about this place. Enjoyed everything I ordered and would return. Definitely pricey, but it seems like seafood in a landlocked state runs higher. Started off with the fish taco appetizer (4/5) and it was well fried with big pieces of fish. The two tacos were enough to fill me up. But being greedy and wanting to try something else I decided to try the half dozen oyster sampler (5/5). It comes with 4 different sauces (horseradish, cocktail, apple vinegar, champagne? vinaigrette). The oysters were very fresh and I most enjoyed the James River and Beach Plum. They were light and fresh tasting. The Olde Salt was appropriately named and tasted salty. The west coast oysters were my least favorite with the Rincon de Ballenas being the bottom of the list. It was very pungent and not to my liking. Service was good but not outstanding. Probably because I was just one person and not ordering a lot, which is understandable.

Came back and this place redeemed themself. Service was outstanding! Andrew took care of us and he was amazing. Very attentive, and friendly. He was very knowledgeable with the menu and gave great recommendations. We ordered everything he recommended. The chargrilled octopus, had great flavors- only thing is I wished it was cut up into smaller pieces. The king crab nuggets, were easy to push out. Andrew gave us chopstick for this trick! Squeeze some lemon on it and that's all to make it great, the sauce wasn't needed. It needed to be thawed more, they were still frozen. The chilean Seabass was another recommendation- the outside had a great crisp to it, it was flaky and delicious. The steak was good. Nothing special. I am happy to have given this place another shot- def will be back!

Ambiance is nice. Very spacious. Nice vibe not up tight. Food was good. Would come back again.

I'm rounding up because I get the feeling they can do better than this. I don't mind the $25 cheeseburger because the place is very nice and you are paying for the whole vibe. Actually, I've lost track... is $25 still a lot for a cheeseburger? Everything was just OK, food-wise. Then they add a lot of salt. I've read that maitake mushrooms can get pretty pungent at times (they come with one of the tuna dishes) but these were pretty rank... coulda been me. I'd go back there again, I guess... but went to Jax the next night and it was a lot better experience on every level. (Not as "classy" maybe... just a whole better thing for me.)

We had heard nothing but great things about Water Grill from friends and family, so my husband and I finally made the trip. Everything was absolutely excellent. From the ambiance, to the service, to the food - it was exceptional. I'm not a huge seafood person so I wasn't too sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly and you can tell it was all fresh because nothing was overly fishy. Great seafood the heart of our landlocked city - who would've thought!

Came here for anniversary dinner and was not disappointed. The team even went as far as to put rose pedals on are table and happy anniversary card that they all signed. The ambiance was amazing. The food was great, my wife got the swordfish and I opted for the filet mignon. I hope to come back for many anniversaries to come

Came here for drinks on business but man this place looks nice! I'd like to come back and try the clam chowder. We had excellent service and on point drink recommendations from our bartender.

Visited this place from Dallas, TX! We chose water grill for a birthday dinner and had an amazing visit. Service, food, and drinks were top tier. Our server even let us visit with the crab, even though we didn't order it (birthday surprise!) I would definitely come back if I visit Denver again!

Ah-mazing!! We started with scallops on the half shell and had ciopinno. Everything was perfect and the staff were all super attentive. It's a little pricey but 100% worth the splurge if you're a seafood fan!

The bluefin tuna dish was the most flavorful item we had! It gave a good mix of both sweet and savory which paired well with the green tea nori. I would this is a must try item out of all the things on their menu! The honeymoon oyster looks better than it tasted only because there was too many flavors going on in one bite. Service was great all round. The waitress checked in at the right times and another worker gave us a tour of the seafood tanks. Overall ambiance was nice and quiet. The decor was quite festival for December and the music was chill for the background.

This place was fantastic. I hadn't had a nice dinner in a long time. We came for a friends birthday and had a blast. We were here on 01/07/2024 and I can't recall our servers name but she did an awesome job and made sure we were well taken care of. I would love to come back! We all had an amazing time and the Wagyu New York Strip was one of the BEST if not THE BEST steak I've ever had. Rare was out of this world perfect. Thank you!