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09/24/2026
Take your seat, We’ll take the helm.
Book your Private Dining holiday event at Water Grill by October 15 and choose your perk:
- A complimentary Prosecco toast for your celebration or
- A $100 Holiday Host Gift Card for the planner who made it all happen.
Holiday events must take place November 27–December 30.
Inquire about Private Dining at the link in our bio.
09/24/2026
Take your seat, We’ll take the helm.
Book your Private Dining holiday event at Water Grill by October 15 and choose your perk:
- A complimentary Prosecco toast for your celebration or
- A $100 Holiday Host Gift Card for the planner who made it all happen.
Holiday events must take place November 27–December 30.
Inquire about Private Dining at the link in our bio.
08/29/2026
Discover a space where private dining feels like anything but ordinary.
Water Grill's private dining rooms offer an elevated setting for every occasion; from business dinners and intimate gatherings to milestone celebrations.
📍 Featured Locations:
Photos 1–3: Denver, CO
Photo 4: Santa Monica, CA
Photos 5–8: South Coast Plaza in Orange County, CA
Photo 9: Las Vegas, NV
Photo 10: San Diego, CA
Ready to start planning your next event? Explore private dining at Water Grill.
08/29/2026
Discover a space where private dining feels like anything but ordinary.
Water Grill's private dining rooms offer an elevated setting for every occasion; from business dinners and intimate gatherings to milestone celebrations.
📍 Featured Locations:
Photos 1–3: Denver, CO
Photo 4: Santa Monica, CA
Photos 5–8: South Coast Plaza in Orange County, CA
Photo 9: Las Vegas, NV
Photo 10: San Diego, CA
Ready to start planning your next event? Explore private dining at Water Grill.
08/03/2026
Celebrate National Oyster Day with $2 Select Oysters and $9 Mionetto Prosecco at Water Grill.
06/05/2026
For the dads who lead with strength, love without limits, and hold us up on their shoulders when we need it, we dedicate this Father's Day to them.
Join us for Father’s Day, June 21, and give Dad a seafood experience he won’t forget. Make your reservtion today, linked in our bio.
06/04/2026
Reeling in the flavor! 🐟✨ Tell us in the comments, what’s your must-have meal when you visit?
06/01/2026
Up close and personal. 🐟🥢 Do you prefer poke as an appetizer or a full meal?
05/27/2026
Start your meal the right way. 🦀✨ Are you making our Jumbo Lump Crab Cake an appetizer or going bold and ordering it as your entrée?
05/23/2026
California White Seabass has returned. For the first weekend back, try it with our rustic ratatouille featuring Japanese eggplant, bell peppers, garlic emulsion and basil oil, now on the menu.
Visit us and experience one of the season’s most anticipated catches while it lasts✨🐟
05/21/2026
If you needed a sign… this is it. What are you craving right now? 🐟✨
05/19/2026
Wild Alaskan Black Cod on tonight’s table. Have you tried this dish yet? 🐟✨
05/13/2026
Oysters, shrimp, and everything worth sharing. 🦐✨ What’s the first thing you’re reaching for?
10/08/2025
🦞 San Diego, our live saltwater tanks are filled once again with Wild Local Spiny Lobsters. Experience the flavor and texture that make this local catch so celebrated along our coast.
Reserve now → https://bit.ly/SpinySD
05/06/2025
Banana + chocolate = a surefire way to end your meal. Should we save one for you?🍌🍫
04/30/2025
The kind of meal you roll up your sleeves for. Who's ready to get crackin'? 🦀
04/23/2025
Wild Pacific Halibut is on the menu. You in? 🐟🍴
04/21/2025
Lobster that's worth talking about. Want a roll? 🦞🍞
04/04/2025
A little bit of everything, and thats just how we like it. Which bite are you claiming? 🦪🦐
03/28/2025
Sushi nights call for something royal - who's in for our King Salmon roll? 🍣✨
Address
615 J Street
San Diego, CA
92102
If you are looking for a seafood restaurant and bar & grill located at J Street in San Diego, you have several options to get there:
Public Transport:
- Take the Blue or Orange Trolley Line to the Gaslamp Quarter Station. From there, walk 4 blocks east along J Street until you reach your destination.
Driving/Parking:
- If coming from north of San Diego, take I-5 South and exit on Front St. Turn right onto Market St and then left onto 1st Ave. Finally turn right onto J St.
- If coming from south of San Diego, take I-5 North and exit on 6th Ave towards Downtown. Turn left onto 6th Ave, then right onto Broadway and finally left onto Front St. Turn left again on Market St and then right onto 1st Ave until you reach J St.
- There is public parking available nearby at Horton Plaza or Park it on Market among other paid parking lots in the area.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 10pm |
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What people say
The most recent review of Water Grill was published in the San Diego Tribune on June 20th, 2021. The reviewer had high praise for the restaurant's seafood offerings, stating that "every dish was perfectly cooked and expertly seasoned." They also noted the attentive and knowledgeable service from the staff.
An earlier review from Eater San Diego on March 27th, 2019, highlighted Water Grill's focus on sustainable seafood practices. The reviewer noted that the freshness of their seafood was evident in every bite and recommended their raw bar selections.
Customer comments online echoed these positive sentiments. One Yelp reviewer remarked on their "impeccable service" and said they had "one of the best meals" of their life at Water Grill. Another reviewer praised the "beautiful presentation" of their dishes and called it a "gem in San Diego."
Overall, recent reviews indicate that Water Grill is a beloved seafood destination in San Diego with a commitment to quality ingredients and excellent service.
