Water Grill

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  Ritwika Bera

  ·1 month ago

  “For our anniversary dinner, we dined at The Water Grill and had a wonderful experience. We got the Spanish Octopus, Whole Sea Bass, Cioppino and Polenta. All the dishes were delicious and just perfect. We paired it with a bottle of Stag’s Leap. We were also given a complimentary dessert. This restaurant is perfect for special occasions.”

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  Su

  ·3 months ago

  “We ordered the king size seafood tower, chilean sea bass and lobster roll sandwich, and I would say seafood tower was the best!!! The presentation of seafood tower was stunning, and while some items in the tower were standard, the oysters and lobster were absolute top-tier quality!! Complimentary bread was so good. Crunchy on the outside and warm and soft inside. For the entrée, the Sea Bass was a pleasant surprise. The sauce was amazing and really elevated the dish. We also tried the Lobster Roll, and while both the bread and lobster were cooked well individually, they didn’t quite blend together perfectly. The atmosphere feels very high-end and upscale, though it’s definitely more energetic than quiet. The servers were friendly, even if the service wasn't the fastest. Overall, worth it for the seafood tower!”

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  heami kim

  ·3 months ago

  “The oysters, sea urchin, and crab were fresh and excellent, and the sea bass was tender and delicious. The only downside was the young white woman at the entrance who was very unfriendly when seating us—she barely made eye contact, spoke curtly, and seemed dismissive. I’m not sure if she treats guests differently, but the oysters and sea urchin were so fresh and the other dishes were so good that I plan to go again. But the servers who brought the food were very friendly and attentive.”

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  Ryan Christensen

  ·4 months ago

  “My favorite place in Dtla. I booked a reservation using a dining credit from Opentable, but it never applied, which is annoying. Still the best seafood place in town.”

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  A B

  ·5 months ago

  “My husband and I decided on dinner at the Water Grill for our anniversary. Once seated at our table we noticed an anniversary card waiting for us. It was signed by some of the staff. I thought that was a very nice gesture. We started with drinks and bread (The Visionary & Margarita Verde). Both were good but The Visionary was better. Next, we enjoyed the oyster sampler along with Peruvian scallops. I LOVE oysters and they all seemed fresh. For our main dishes, husband ordered salmon and I ordered cioppino. We both really enjoyed our food. It was just enough for us. We both finished our meals but were not over stuffed. Service was great from start to finish. We had a great anniversary dinner. Thank you to the staff and manager for making our night special.”

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  Kim Nara

  ·5 months ago

  “If you’re looking for excellent dining in LA, this is a great option. However, the service is extremely slow—our lemonade took 35 minutes to arrive. However, the restaurant apologized and offered us a free desert which was very nice. As for the food, the mains felt Michelin two-star level.”

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  Brandon Ho

  ·7 months ago

  “Water Grill on Grand in Los Angeles is a top spot for fresh seafood and a nice dining atmosphere. They offer a big variety of dishes, and the king crab stands out as delicious, although very expensive. Service is excellent, with attentive and courteous staff. A great choice for a special night out.”

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  Amanda Campbell

  ·8 months ago

  “Spectacular experience. Our server Rudy was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The food was incredible. The Waygu tenderloin was the best steak I've ever had. Highly recommend.”

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  H Duenow

  ·8 months ago

  “Lovely restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. We were looking for a seafood restaurant and this was within walking distance from our hotel. Loved the atmosphere and service. The seafood was delicious from the oysters to the sushi. Everything was super fresh and very well prepared. The server did an amazing job of walking us through the menu. Would definitely come back.”

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  Shanelle S

  ·10 months ago

  “Seafood fine dining spot with multiple locations. Came here for dinner with my family on a weeknight before a concert and we had made a reservation online in advance. I got lucky finding a spot on the street but you might need to search for a bit or go with a paid lot. We had the calamari to share as an app; this was nicely crispy and paired well with the sauces they provided. We had an organic mixed greens salad (gotta be healthy) and they provided warm rolls with flaky salt and butter (loved that). I had the Trojan roll and the bluefin toro tartare but I may had been too ambitious after the apps ordered. Both were delicious but one would have sufficed for a meal. My dad had the soft shell crab and my sister had the lobster roll; I particularly liked the buttery roll used. For dessert, we had the chocolate cake which came with a side of ice cream. It was small but thick and rich, so the three of us easily shared it. Our waiter was super friendly and on top of things. There was an altercation with an unhoused individual who came in but security was on the premises and de-escalated the situation. Overall, a great meal for special occasions or business.”