Seafood · Los Angeles · Downtown
Water Grill
A gorgeous, ocean-adjacent outpost of the legendary seafood institution. Read more
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At 1401 Ocean Ave in Downtown, Water Grill is a gorgeous, ocean-adjacent outpost of the legendary seafood institution, a neighborhood fixture that draws authentic upscale coastal seafood lovers from across Santa Monica. Deep in Downtown, it consistently draws those who know that the best seafood in Downtown is found here. Whether you are a Downtown regular or visiting for the first time, the menu with options like Lobster Roll, Grilled Salmon, Fish and Chips, and Shrimp Scampi is worth exploring. Browse the full menu and review its scores across Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and FoodIndex all on this page.
Known for: A gorgeous, ocean-adjacent outpost of the legendary seafood institution.
Water Grill Reviews
Curious how diners rate Water Grill? This page pulls public review signals from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats so you can compare platforms in one place. Scores below reflect diner feedback for this seafood spot in Downtown, Los Angeles.
On Google 4.4 from 2700+ reviews, Yelp 4.1 from 3100+ reviews, and Uber Eats 0.0. FoodIndex combines those multi-platform signals into a single FoodIndex Score of 77.18 for Water Grill. The score rewards consistent quality across platforms, not paid placement.
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Google
2700+ reviews
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Yelp
3100+ reviews
Exact count: 3100
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Amenities & attributes
- Onsite services available
- High chairs available
- Secure your spot
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Valet parking
- Dogs allowed outside
Location & hours
1401 Ocean Ave, Downtown, Los Angeles