This business is Trusted — customers consistently rate it 4.5★ across 998 reviews, indicating reliable, quality service.
Strong long-term review history with 998 reviews and a 4.5★ average signals reliable, consistent service.
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
Customers consistently praise quality food, attentive service, and a welcoming experience.
Popular spots can have longer waits during peak dining hours.
Anyone looking for a reliable dining experience with consistent quality.
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Had an early dinner reservation for 7 on a Sunday to celebrate a graduation. Drinks were excellent (shown are the Jubilee and the Market Street). Another party member LOVED the A Night in Osaka. The teens were able to get mocktails of popular drinks. Bread with salter butter (so yummy), started the meal off. Wonderful service, the food was dynamite! We had oysters, sushi, lobster rolls, soft shell crab, halibut cheeks and everything was DELICIOUS, as well as beautiful to look at! The staff brought out a card that each staff member personally signed for the graduate, which was a lovely touch, and a celebratory dessert to finish it off. Their ice cream was also amazing! There are a couple of parking garages across the street. I did see a sign that the restaurant validates for one of them as parking downtown can be expensive.
Had a great dinner at Water Grill for the wife’s birthday. The oysters were some of the best I’ve had in a while, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. The whole place has a really cool vibe—kind of rustic but still upscale. It honestly felt like sitting at a restaurant right on a bay somewhere, even though you’re in the middle of the city. Great food, great atmosphere, and definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to.
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Best seafood restaurant in Denver and worth the trip! My extended family is from New England and we have dined at restaurants all over the world (including many Michelin rated), so I have a VERY high bar when it comes to seafood restaurants and Water Grill has been the best seafood dining experience I can find in the Rocky Mountain region, hands down. The restaurant is welcoming and perfectly appointed with beautiful decor, creating perfect ambience and atmosphere. We ordered the clam chowder to start, which was excellent and came topped with several freshly cooked clams. My daughter ordered a lobster roll, which was one of the best we have had (and we have eaten plenty at Maine lobster pounds). I had the Chilean Sea Bass with browned butter and butternut squash gnocchi. Perfectly seared and delicately delicious! We also tried the king salmon roll, which was also fantastic. My husband tried the Visionary old fashioned drink and said it was the best he has had anywhere - loved the complexity and presentation! They made my daughter an alcohol-free version of another drink that was also fantastic. The key lime pie was well balanced, decadent and came with a delightful crust made with graham crackers and oats. The food is legit and made from scratch here. Last but not least, the service was impeccable and the team went above and beyond to ensure we had a great meal. Carson showed us the tanks for the lobsters (Maine and Spiny) and crabs (King and Dungeness) in the kitchen and David provided exceptional service and anticipated our every need. In a post-pandemic world, it’s more difficult to find a place where you feel like the money spent is worth it, and Water Grill delivered and exceeded my hopes and expectations. Make a trip to Denver to dine here…it’s a destination of its own!
Incredible experience! Best meal in Denver! Lisa is such a great server, she made the experience what it was! Gave us recommendations for food, wine, and pairings. Overall, we had such a fantastic time and can't wait to visit again! Thanks Lisa!
Food: Food was prepared perfectly, presented nicely and everything we had was amazing. No complaints Service: Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with questions we had and we didn't have to wait for refills once. Atmosphere: Nothing of merit but it was very clean and the music was a perfect volume.