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Water Grill South Coast Plaza Main Dining Room - Water Grill - South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

4.8
4.8
8440 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 123 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Water Grill South Coast Plaza 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 across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza 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 Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events. Book your next meal, event or private room with us!
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Additional information

  • Location
    3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Phone number
    (949) 208-7060
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Only
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Ringer

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What 8,440 people are saying

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • Orange County

    Most Booked

  • North Orange County

    Seafood

  • North Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Water Grill - South Coast Plaza is a seafood lover's dream. Praised for its "wonderful ambiance," "exceptional service," and "delicious seafood," it's an ideal spot for special occasions. Standout dishes include the "Chilean sea bass" and seafood tower. Friendly staff and a vibrant atmosphere ensure a memorable dining experience.

8,440 Reviews

  1. Chris VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    4 stars for service because the head hostess was so rude. All the other staff was 5 star

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  2. Leonardo

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing time, came in for anniversary dinner and we were met with some rose pedals and a card signed by staff at our table. Alejandro our waiter was exeptional, great recommendations and super attentive. The old fashions were on point as well. The whole restaurant is very pleassant to be in, the ambiance was great. Thank you to water grill and especially Alejandro. Great service!!

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  3. Alberto VIP

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service! Incredible location. I will definitely recommend it!

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  4. Dawn VIP

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the entrées we ordered were great. I had the swordfish and asked for it to be blackened with a chipotle aïoli which was fantastic. I would highly recommend.

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  5. Krislyn VIP

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly fresh seafood. Wait staff is outstanding. Drinks and Wine was incredible.

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  6. Ellen VIP

    Greater Boston69 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter very engaging and knowledgeable, but service wasn’t as excellent as we anticipated. Food was very good and place was fun.

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  7. Anthony VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to have family dinner! Nice seafood and phenomenal service

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  8. Patrick

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently exceptional! The service is top-notch—attentive, friendly, and always on point. The food and drinks never disappoint, delivering the perfect experience every time!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food i had the salmon and my girlfriend had the tuna. It was for her birthday and she really enjoyed it. Great service, really happy with the outcome of today!

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  10. elisa VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the Water Grill, place and food amazing but a little bit noisy in the bar area for dining but course we all want to have fun and a few drinks no biggie.

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FAQs

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 208-7060.

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza is rated 4.8 stars by 8440 OpenTable diners.

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza 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
7:00 PM
Booked 123 times today
Google Map for Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (949) 208-7060
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Only
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Ringer

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