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Bristol Street Corridor · South Coast Plaza · Costa Mesa · California4.6(3057)

Water Grill

Dining

Known For

  • Seafood tower
  • Steamed lobster
  • Seasonal halibut cheeks
  • Fat Bastard raw oysters
  • Clam chowder

Insider Tips

Best Time

Dinner, especially early evening with a reservation; weekdays or before 7pm on weekends to avoid the peak rush

Ideal For

birthdays and special occasionsseafood-focused dinners with friendsfamily celebratory mealsbusiness dinners where impression matters

Pro Tip

Stick to the raw bar and daily fish; bring a bottle if you like corkage because they accommodate BYO and the raw-bar selections reward it

Located in Orange County at South Coast Plaza, Water Grill is a timeless, iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily.

Price Level

$$$$

Contact

+1 949-208-7060

Outdoor Seating

Reservations Available

Hours

  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#7 of 591)

Popular With

CouplesBusinessFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #7 of 591 Places to Eat in Costa Mesa

  • Outdoor seating available
  • Reservations accepted
Data confidence: high(5 sources)