Waterbar San Diego

4.5

399 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem

Located alongside the vibrant ocean-front boardwalk in Pacific Beach, Waterbar offers only the best in tantalizing menus, innovative libations, panoramic views, and lively entertainment. Our “social seafood” menu is inspired by East coast, West coast and Baja cuisines, and transforms the freshest flavors through our chef’s unique renditions of coastal classics. Flavor-forward craft cocktails, local micro-brews, national brand favorites, and a diverse wine list are offered across comfortable bar seating, community-table dining, and intimate ocean-side tables. Waterbar’s thriving, energetic environment captures the passion of San Diego’s iconic coastline for an unforgettably satisfying experience.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(858) 888-4343
Website
https://www.waterbarsd.com?y_source=1_NTA0MzE0NzgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Carlos Rodriguez
Catering
4325 Ocean Blvd<br />San Diego California, 92109-3923
Private party facilities
Perched above the Pacific Beach Boardwalk is Waterbar, a 6,700-square-foot beachside eatery. The floor to ceiling windows showcase unparalleled ocean views and is the perfect backdrop to a seafood-forward menu inspired by East Coast, West Coast and Baja Coastal cuisine. mikes@waterbarsd.com

Location
4325 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-3923
Neighborhood
Pacific Beach
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us every weekend from 10am to 2pm for a bubbly brunch experience at Waterbar! Indulge in our Bottomless Mimosa special, offering two hours of unlimited mimosas alongside our delectable brunch menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and coastal-inspired dishes. With panoramic ocean views and beachside ambiance, Waterbar is the ultimate destination for brunch lovers this summer. Make your reservation now and dive into a Brunch like no other!

Popular dishes

Oysters on the Half Shell
house made chili sauce, pink peppercorn mignonette, horseradish, lemon wedge
- (6)$18.95
- (12)$34.95
Shrimp & Whitefish Ceviche$15.50
citrus marinated, tomato, onion, cilantro, house chili powder, tortilla chips
Shrimp Cocktail$16.95
heirloom tomato compote, ginger poached shrimp, beet cocktail sauce
Award Winning Ahi Tuna Poke$18.25
cashews, seaweed, Maui onions, fried garlic, citrus soy, chili oil
Lomi-Lomi Salmon$14.75
cucumber, cherry tomato, cilantro, avocado, green onion, diced salmon, toasted sesame dressing

Table Share

Fried Calamari$15.25
cornmeal crusted calamari rings & tentacles, Chistorra chorizo, pickled peppers, ancho remoulade, lemon wedges
Bagel Board$29.95
assorted bagels, house made cream cheese selection, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, caperberries, marinated hard boiled eggs, house cured salmon, avocado

From the Egg Station

we are proudly serving eggs from Eben Haezer Ranch; sub egg whites $2

Protein Lover's Scramble$13.75
applewood smoked bacon, ham, sausage, peppers and onions, cheddar cheese, rosemary buttered potato
Brie Cheese Omelette$15.75
sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, thyme, rosemary buttered potato
Green Omelette$14.95
asparagus, spinach, English peas, zucchini, avocado, arugula pesto, feta, cilantro, rosemary buttered potato
All American Breakfast$14.50
2 eggs any style, choice of sausage or bacon, toast, rosemary butter potato
House Cured Salmon Benedict$19.50
herb crusted 7 day cured salmon, sauteed spinach, poached eggs, English muffin, calamansi citrus hollandaise, rosemary buttered potato

Breakfast Fillers

The Breakfast Sando$15.75
cured pork tenderloin, cheddar cheese, tomato, onion, scrambled egg, sriracha mayo, brioche bun, rosemary buttered potato
Crab & Avocado Toast$16.25
Jonah crab, hass avocado, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, brioche
Breakfast Wrap$16.00
chorizo, potato, scrambled egg, chipotle mayo, salsa ranchero, rosemary buttered potato
Biscuit & Gravy$14.25
house made fennel sausage gravy, cheddar buttermilk biscuit, pickled red onion, fried sage, sunny egg
French Toast$15.50
Grand Marnier cinnamon French toast batter, macerated berries, Mexican vanilla custard, candied walnuts, mint, powdered sugar
Loco Moco$16.75
grilled beef patty, steamed rice, mushroom umami gravy, green onion, sunny egg, fried garlic
Spam Fried Rice$15.25
garlic, hearts of palm, peas, ponzu, bean sprouts, cilantro, sunny egg

Kid's Brunch

Kid's Breakfast$10.95
scrambled eggs, roasted fingerling potatoes, applewood smoked bacon (2)
Kid's French Toast$10.95
two pieces of brioche french toast, applewood smoked bacon (2)

Sides

Fresh Fruit$4.00
Cheddar Biscuits$3.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon (3)$5.00
House Made Fennel Sausage$4.00
Rosemary Breakfast Potato$4.00
2 Eggs any Style$3.00
Side Toast (2)$2.00

Brunch Drinks

Mimosa$10.00
Orange, pineapple, or cranberry mimosa, with Martini & Rossi Prosecco
Ganga$13.00
Aperol, Giffard Pamplemousse, lemon juice, champagne, dehydrated orange
Seafood Bloody Mary$16.95
Smirnoff, Cutwater Bloody Mary Mix (mild or spicy), 2 Venus clams, 2 shrimp, blistered Fresno pepper, garnished with a lemon, lime, olive
Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar$16.95
presented by Cutwater

What 399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Hot spot
San Diego
Great for scenic views
San Diego
Good for groups
San Diego
Hot spot
San Diego
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waterbar San Diego offers "incredible" beach views, making it a top spot for ocean-view dining. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and "great" food, especially during sunset visits. While brunch might not meet all expectations, the overall dining experience, especially for dinner and sunset cocktails, is highly recommended.

399 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A “RESERVATION”. My friends and I were hanging out at the bar when we realized the tables(4 total) had emptied out and no one was sitting at them. My friends and I asked if we could transfer from the bar over to them when the hostess(didn’t catch her name but she was asian) said we couldn’t move because the tables “might be for a reservation”. So i decided to just ask if they were or weren’t for a reservation and she told me that she couldn’t tell me that… which is so stupid because I just hopped on the app and made a reservation within the following 10mins which somehow made them able to seat us. What was the difference between them just transferring or closing out our tab and moving it to the table closer to the windows?(both options we offered to the staff).
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Erinn
VIP
Cincinnati
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good food, excellent sushi and server was attentive. Very loud.
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Shannon
VIP
Minneapolis
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Good meals - tacos & pear/arugula salad. Waiter was ambivalent.
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Judy
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hubby has the rockfish, I had fish n chips. Both delicious and good serving sizes. Highly recommend you try them out..service and ambiance also great. We'll be back!!
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Staci
VIP
Phoenix
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful sunset views. Service was great and food was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Dining with my son
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Deborah
VIP
San Diego
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I frequent the Water Bar for dinner . I like to food . We decided to try brunch , it was a big disappointment . The menu for brunch is limited . Our food arrived cold . We had to send back two out of three dishes that we ordered . To top it off the restaurant was not crowded so there should be no excuse for serving cold food . Our waitress was more concerned with socializing with the table next to us .
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Lawrence
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had lunch/brunch there, and the view of the beach was incredible. I haven't been to the PB area in 20 years. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the bar and the rest of the areas were clean.
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Jill
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was out standing! Very observant of when our food and drinks showed up. Food was the best fish I have ever had!!
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Nicholas
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This Christmas dinner was excellent in all ways, most of us had the Surf and Turf special and the filet mignon was cooked perfectly to each person's preference and melted in the mouth. Service was prompt and efficient. All in all a great experience at a very reasonable price for the occasion. Would definitely return.
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FAQs

Waterbar San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 888-4343.

Waterbar San Diego is rated 4.5 stars by 399 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

4325 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-3923

Additional information

Neighborhood
Pacific Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Carlos Rodriguez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.waterbarsd.com?y_source=1_NTA0MzE0NzgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Phone number
(858) 888-4343
Catering
4325 Ocean Blvd<br />San Diego California, 92109-3923
Private party facilities
Perched above the Pacific Beach Boardwalk is Waterbar, a 6,700-square-foot beachside eatery. The floor to ceiling windows showcase unparalleled ocean views and is the perfect backdrop to a seafood-forward menu inspired by East Coast, West Coast and Baja Coastal cuisine. mikes@waterbarsd.com

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100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Waterbar San Diego

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch

FRIED CALAMARI

Ceviche

Fish 'n' Chips

From the Raw Bar

Oysters on the Half Shell

Shrimp & Whitefish Ceviche$15.50

Shrimp Cocktail$16.95

Award Winning Ahi Tuna Poke$18.25

Lomi-Lomi Salmon$14.75

Table Share

Fried Calamari$15.25

Bagel Board$29.95

From the Egg Station

Protein Lover's Scramble$13.75

Brie Cheese Omelette$15.75

Green Omelette$14.95

All American Breakfast$14.50

House Cured Salmon Benedict$19.50

Breakfast Fillers

The Breakfast Sando$15.75

Crab & Avocado Toast$16.25

Breakfast Wrap$16.00

Biscuit & Gravy$14.25

French Toast$15.50

Loco Moco$16.75

Spam Fried Rice$15.25

Kid's Brunch

Kid's Breakfast$10.95

Kid's French Toast$10.95

Sides

Fresh Fruit$4.00

Cheddar Biscuits$3.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon (3)$5.00

House Made Fennel Sausage$4.00

Rosemary Breakfast Potato$4.00

2 Eggs any Style$3.00

Side Toast (2)$2.00

Brunch Drinks

Mimosa$10.00

Ganga$13.00

Seafood Bloody Mary$16.95

Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar$16.95

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