Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Valet parking
- Casual dressy
Wine
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Water Grill Restaurant Review: Opened in 1991, Water Grill has long dominated the Los Angeles restaurant scene, especially in regard to seafood. Over the years the kitchen has been overseen by such notable chefs as Michael Cimarusti (Providence) and David LeFevre (M.B. Post, Fishing With Dynamite). These days the upscale menu and décor have transitioned to a more fun, democratic approach. Select from more than a dozen oyster varieties on the raw bar menu or indulge in one of the iced shellfish platters. Clam chowder and blue crab cakes can still be found among the appetizers, alongside raw crudos such as wild Quinault River king salmon with daikon sprouts, pink pepper cream, candied lemon and Mexican crema. Find a fish to suit your appetite from the long list that might include wild Pacific swordfish, wild Alaskan halibut and wild Fijian ono (wahoo). Carnivores could try the charcoal grilled chicken or Prime rib-eye, but really, Water Grill’s raison d’être is fish. Among the desserts, you may find caramel bread pudding or a pear financier with poached pears and orange basil ice cream. The wine list focuses on American wines but there are also international selections. Also located at 1401 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310-394-5669. |
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