Water Grill is one of the leading seafood restaurants in Southern California. The restaurant specializes in cuisines from northern Africa, Southeast Asia and India. It has a dining room that is accented with auburn wood and features marble columns, white tablecloths, cushioned chairs and booths. The restaurant s menu includes a variety of entrees, desserts and beverages. It additionally serves a selection of wines. Water Grill is located in Los Angeles and is owned and operated by King's Seafood Company, which was formerly known as University Restaurant Group. It operates various Southern California restaurants, including Ocean Avenue Seafood, 555 East, Lou & Mickey's and the King's Fish House.
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Matthew R.

08/26/2015

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We had a lovely double-date experience at Water Grill. We started with cocktails, fresh oysters and stone crab claws (first of the season). Two members of our party ordered the same cocktail and upon delivery, one was noticeably more well-crafted than the other. We sent the one back with a busboy and when it returned, it was only half-heartidly fixed. Thankfully, our server quickly fixed the situation and everything was uphill after that moment. Our oysters included the Tomahawks and Mermaid Cove's, (all east coast). They were wonderfully briny and super fresh. The crab claws did not dissapoint.

In addition to the raw bar, each couple ordered wedge salads and clam chowder. Our server was smart enough to have the kitchen split each item without us asking. Kudos to her. The chowder was probably one of the best I have ever had. It was loaded with clams which were sweet and tender. It also included thinly sliced fingerling potatoes which I thought was a nice touch. The wedge was wonderfully crisp, and had the perfect amount of blue cheese with generous bits of lardon. The soup and salad alone would have been a perfect meal.

Since we were so full from the first two courses, we each decided to split lobster rolls and get a couple of sides. Having had lobster rolls all over the east coast, in addition to many of the popular sea food places around LA (Connie & Teds, Hungry Cat, Littlefork, assorted food trucks), I can honestly say, this was one of the best I've had. The roll was piled with tender lobster. It contained the perfect amount of mayo which allowed the flavor of the lobster to shine. I washed it down with a glass of Turley Zin, which is one of my all-time favorites. I was super-excited to see it on the wine menu.

We finished with the Key Lime pie, which was good, but maybe a tad bit tart for my taste.

Overall, service was spot-on. The staff understood we were two couples catching up and enjoying each others company. They were attentive and not obstrusive. The food itself is amazing and I'm already craving the clam chowder. We had a great experience and we're looking forward to going back.

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Regular Hours
Mon - Thu:
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Extra Phones

Fax: 213-629-1891

Payment method
discover, master card, visa, amex, diners club
Price Range
$$$$
Neighborhoods
New Downtown, Downtown Los Angeles, Central La, Central LA, Financial District
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Categories
American Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants
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Cuisines: American, Seafood

Alcohol: Wine, Full Bar, Beer

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