Water Grill

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544 S Grand (at Fifth Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90071

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(213) 891-0900
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Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill - Los Angeles, CA
Reviews
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Best

I am impressed, finaly found the best seafood in LA. Pros: all in the review

Worst

Went here with two friends for a dineLA dinner on Friday night. Here's what I tried between my own order...

The only seafood restaurant for me 7/3/2004

I have neve been crazy about seafood...until I ate at the water grill. The food was delicious. It is absolutely the only seafood restaurant for me...so far at least. It is a beautiful restaurant, as well, with great service. It is expensive but worth the price for special occassions. Pros: food more

Getting better all the time 5/24/2004

The Water Grill continues to amaze me. I called a couple of weeks ago to make reservations for dinner celebrating my wife's birthday and the women who answered the phone asked me if we were celebrating my wife's birthday again. I asked her how she knew and she told me that their computer system keeps track of those kind of things. She also asked me if we wanted the same booth we celebrated at last year..Anyway, food and service were again outstanding. The Tuna with lentils was out of this world and my wife's char with beets was even better.. more

Amazing Seafood 4/27/2004

The Undisputed Champion of Seafood in LA. If this restaurant was in NYC it would give Le Bernidian a run for the money. The Chef is so talented he can amaze you with combs of food you never thought of. Enjoy! more

best restaurant in LA 4/24/2004

amazing seafood, the tuna tartare is a classic and the clam chowder is incredible the fruits of the sea platter is a must Pros: fresh seafood, good service, nice atmosphere more

Craving Water Grill 2/9/2004

It just doesn't get any better than seafood prepared by Chef Cimarusti. Water Grill's standards for fresh product and complete service are greatly appreciated by this dining critic. Go ahead, dive in, see if you aren't craving another taste of heaven from the deep blue. Pros: Fantastic Service, Freshest Product, A Desination Cons: , Delectible Desserts, Are there any? more

Great Seafood! 1/1/2004

The chilled seafood platter is amazing! The ambiance is not particularly special but the attentive and knowledgable waitstaff is a bonus. The main courses are interesting too. Pros: Chilled Seafood more

No better fish in town... 12/20/2003

Billed as the top seafood establishment in LA, indeed in southern California, Water Grill didn't disappoint in the slightest on our first visit. Sublime oysters, a tuna tartare appetizer sparkling with freshness and flavor, and an outstanding melt-in-your-mouth Icelandic char were highlights - not to forget the standard test of any great kitchen, a damn fine creme brulee for dessert. Service was friendly, low-key, and attentive, not to mention expert and highly knowledgable about all items on the menu. This restaurant lives up to all the hype - and the not-inconsiderable price-tag - it's really something special to which seafood-lovers should treat themselves without hesitation. Pros: friendly, unpretentious, outstanding food Cons: expensive more

Worth Every Penny 12/6/2003

Went on a Monday night with 5 others and we did the tasting menu. In one or two instances the fish was not quite as fresh as it could be, but I'm chalking that up to it being a Monday. Everything was prepared perfectly and several courses demonstrated great imagination. TIP: If you want wine, bring your own and pay the $20 corkage/bottle. The only bad value in the restaurant is the wine list with wine prices exceeding 300% of retail in many instances. Pros: Tasting Menu, Service Cons: Wine List Prices more

Good seafood, good desserts... 11/18/2003

I went on a Friday night, before 6:45 and got the $48 special where you get to choose one of three appetizers, one of 4 entrees, and one of 3 desserts. Overall, the appetizers were good, and the entrees and desserts excellent. The rolls were just okay; I believe they were baked off premises, but that's not why you go here. If you were to order off the menu, the individual items would have added probably $15 to $20 more to your bill. The food and service is good, but it's not one of the best values in town. Pros: Good food, Parking $4 in garage, Excellent desserts Cons: Not a great value more

Still the best seafood in town 8/1/2003

One of the greatest seafood place I had been. Fresh items Pros: Food, Service, Wine Cons: Expensive more

Shark's dinners aren't fresher! 6/29/2003

The mound of tuna tartare built on avocado on a bed of thinly sliced radishes was exquisite--to look at and to eat. The arctic char was set off perfectly by purees of red and golden beets, and the loup was darned close to the loup I had in Villefranche, a Med. sea town which served it to me the day it was caught. The waiter, Eric, had steered us perfectly with knowledge and caring. Great drinks. Attentive waiters, bus boys, and hosts made the evening perfect, as it was two weeks earlier, with all different appetizers and entrees. Simply put: rare, perfect seafood unrivaled in this town, maybe any other in the US. Pros: Incredible selection, Exquisite preparation, Great service more

Great Service, Great Food 4/26/2003

This restaurant brings it all together, great service, food and ambiance... more

""Good Food, Bad Service"" 4/9/2003

At Water Grill, the food was excellent. The salmon is to die for and so is the restaurant atmosphere. However, our waiter was extremely rude and gave us the worst service that I have ever experienced. In conclusion, I would highly recommend this restaurant for its delectible cuisine, but I would be cautious as to who would be your waiter. more

One of America's Best 3/17/2003

I have dined at the Water Grill five times. The restaurant demonstrates it's greatness through it's consistency. The staff is professional and well informed on food and wine issues. The kitchen is outstanding. We've learned that the Chef's tasting menu is the best way to go. This is the restaurant you take friends or business associates when you really want to look good. My hat is off! Pros: Service, Food, Pre Theater Dining Cons: Getting to Downtown more

MY MY!!! Aren't we self important 12/14/2002

If you like overpaying for bland food, snobby atmosphere and poor service----then you have found the right place. I ate here with a friend and found out the hard way what an utter waste of time this place is----ALL HYPE more

Best seafood 11/20/2002

If you like to indulge yourself, you've gotta visit this restaurant. Not only do they have the absolute best clam chowder in town. The scallops are to die for. Very courteous staffs. Definitely worth the money. more

Great Oysters 9/21/2002

If you want good oysters in LA, you've got to visit this place. Granted - it's not Paris, but it will satisfy you cravings. more

Nothing's Fishy About This Seafood Haven 8/26/2002

Candy of the sea is one way to describe the delicacies at this downtown favorite. With impeccable service, fanciful art nouveau decor and the most memorable menu in memory, this delightful haven is consistently one of L.A.'s best. If you have the means, and enjoy aquatic delights, the Water Grill is a must eat. Pros: amazing Cons: expensive more

Wonderful experience! 8/15/2002

The Water Grill is absolutely the best seafood restaurant in LA. I was surprised that soup could cost $12/bowl until I tasted the most amazingly creamy and flavorful clam chowder ever (and I have tried versions all over New England). Chilled heirloom tomato soup with Maine lobster is also great. Soft shell crabs are perfectly prepared and beautifully served. Tuna tartare has amazing textural contrasts but the spice was overwhelming. Pan-seared halibut on a bed of mashed Yukon Gold potatoes with chanterelles, fava beans and foie-gras emulsion melted with flavor. Wild salmon prepared medium-rare was opaque but suprisingly flaky and tasted fantastic on a bed of pureed salsify with bacon and fresh sweet peas. The desert menu is unrelenting as well with at least ten incredible options. Chocolate brioche pudding with pistachio crusted vanilla ice cream was heavenly. The servers were friendly, attentive, unobtrusive and highly knowledgeable about each dish. Pros: Best Clam Chowder, Brilliant Menu, Perfect seafood more

Catch this 7/30/2002

Oh my god! This is the most wonderful meal I have ever eaten. I wish I could afford this every day. Pros: incredible seafood more
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  • The Scene
    Warm deco stylings inspire the gleaming luxe raw bar, with intimate booths tucked on one side and a lively, airy dining room on the other accented with auburn wood, marble...

  • 10/19/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Tue 11:30am-8:30pm Wed-Fri 11:30am-9:30pm Sat 5pm-9:30pm Sun 4:30pm-8:30pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Diner's Club, American Express, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Central LA, Downtown, New Downtown
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