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Currently, you have 10513 appraisals from 6 website(s) on hand. The midpoint valuation for Water Grill - South Coast Plaza is 4.6, this indicates this restaurant is incredibly well regarded by its guests. The Water Grill is a seafood restaurant that offers great food and a nice atmosphere for gatherings with friends and family. While some guests had reservations, they experienced long waits for tables and felt that the service did not match the prices. Despite some service issues, the restaurant is spacious, well-ventilated, and has a visible kitchen. Dishes like grilled octopus, whole black bass, oysters, uni, shrimp scampi, and clams with chorizo were delicious. The fried soft shell crabs with watermelon salad were a standout. The key lime pie was also highly recommended. Overall, guests were impressed with the quality of the food and quick service, with some highlighting the exceptional service provided by servers like Javier and Sean. Despite some minor hiccups, the Water Grill is a popular choice for seafood lovers and is definitely worth a visit.

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 10513 reviews

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Opentable
4.6 ★ from 7621 reviews
sikora-emil
25.03.2024 - 13:41

The service was fantastic and there was a great variety of dishes to share. The key lime pie was outstanding!

pichardo-cristian
25.03.2024 - 13:41

Overall, our dining experience was enjoyable, but we were disappointed with the slow service in the kitchen. Unfortunately, our food took too long to be deliver...

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jojo
25.03.2024 - 13:41

Water Grille never disappoints. Freshest food, friendliest staff, beautiful ambiance. I would highly recommend.

oconner-stanton
25.03.2024 - 13:41

Always a winner this restaurant never disappoints

bobc
25.03.2024 - 13:41

Britney was one of the finest servers we ever had. She explained the menu and made wonderful suggestions for us. She is the kind the high energy and personable...

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 338 reviews
INT Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 573 reviews

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