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Water Grill - Denver, Denver, CO

Water Grill - Denver

4.6
4.6
1284 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
PLEASE NOTE: Valet Parking entrance is on Blake Street between 17th & 16th (on the left).

Water Grill is family-owned and operated, and offers an elevated, seasonally-driven seafood experience. Located in Denver’s Lower Downtown neighborhood (LODO), their menu features “first-of-season” seafood and a large selection of finfish, shellfish, lobster, crab, and oysters, all sourced directly from their own seafood distribution company King’s Seafood Distribution.

The saltwater tanks are visible from the dining room and feature seasonal items such as Spiny Lobster, Dungeness Crab, King Crabs, and more. Menus are updated twice per day — visit https://www.watergrill.com/denver for daily offerings!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fine cuts
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 727-5711
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jessica Biederman
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    We are located on the corner of 17th St. & Market.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    If you are driving down Blake St., valet is available between 17th & 16th halfway down the block on the left side. Look for the entrance of the Market Station Parking Garage. You will see the illuminated signage with a large red arrow and a 'P' for parking. Valet crew will direct you to the restaurant's entrance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Celebrate New Year's Eve at Water Grill Denver!

    $135.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Come celebrate New Year's Eve at Water Grill in Denver! Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu ($135 per person) showcasing Guest favorites and chef-inspired creations, plus a champagne toast to bring in the New Year. An additional wine pairing enhancement is available ($50 per person). Please note that only the prix fixe menu will be available for New Year’s Eve dinner, starting at 3:00 p.m. Full menu coming soon.

What 1,284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Good for business meals

  • Denver

    Good for business meals

1,284 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant, highly recommend for a nice business lunch, date night, or special occasion

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good seafood and reasonable pricing for the quantity and quality. Good wine selection by the glass and bottlr

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  3. Luv2travel

    Denver

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to the Water Grill for our annual holiday dinner and cookie exchange. Our server was kind and welcoming. He reviewed the menu with us and shared a bit about each dish. Service was great. The food is consistently delicious. As always, a wonderful meal!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Order didn’t come as we asked. Waiter didn’t gave us rundown of menu and/or suggestions. Every other table got bread, we didn’t. Spoons were dirty and waiters cared less to replace. Ohh and most importantly the dish we asked was out (dover), waiter had no clue. Halibut was advertised marinated, it was pretty bland.

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  5. Foodie

    Denver

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we arrived at the restaurant at 3:45. Our reservation was they graciously sitted us early. We had a wonderful server everything we ordered was great. I’ve been at this restaurant at least 15 times. They are changing the menu for the better. The cioppino has improved greatly. The lobster right now is amazing. We had a wonderful time. 

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fresh, delicious. Beautiful ambiance. Great service.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Ver comfortable spot with pretty good service. Food was ok.

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  8. TNCDenver

    Denver

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy the Water Grill and brought family to try it for the first time. It was a little more expensive than we expected for lunch - but we enjoyed excellent service, amazing food and fabulous ambiance.

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  9. pastorsandi

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lobster was cold. The soup was excellent - I asked to have my beet salad without salt, though it was served with a lot of salt, the wait person took it back and it was made to perfection

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  10. KatieD

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Overrated! I’ve been told “how awesome” the service is…we unfortunately did NOT have that experience! Took my parents for my Mom’s 75th birthday, they knew it was a special occasion…didn’t get that feeling from them AT ALL! We sat in a booth by the windows, huge draft coming through (20 degrees outside blowing right through us…)…we had to wear our jackets most of the dinner. Server not attentive, I attribute that to the fact that we don’t drink…she basically was mia! Food had potential but my swordfish was soooo bland, I asked for some lemon to give it any flavor. Pretty restaurant (but it totally has a “this is a chain vibe” which it is but….ugh! Will not be back…very pompous vibe. Super bummed!

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  11. Wyofoodie

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We understand wild, fresh fish is not inexpensive, but most accompanying veggies, etc., are not. We would have expected a bit more of the latter for the price we paid. Waiter was knowledgeable and there when we needed him without walking by every few minutes asking if “everything is all right.” Ambiance was very nice-rather like a small private club. We were seated by the windows on a cold Denver night. We felt cold and the food cooled off rather quickly. Fish preparation was excellent.

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  12. Tussking

    West Palm Beach

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best seafood restaurant in the US. The attention to detail is impeccable.

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  13. Icosium

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Worst experience ever. We had to wait for 1:30H to get the food and were asked twice to change our order. Waiter was also non responsive. Fortunately manager apologized and waived the bill.

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  14. FrankP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Lindy was nice but slow at times. Brussel sprouts were very undercooked.

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  15. JamesR

    Alabama

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The ambiance of this restaurant is outstanding - beautifully designed and a warm, wood décor. While it's on the high end price side, the fish is excellent and the oysters never disappoint. The waiter was very, very busy, he did his best to keep up with the pace on Thanksgiving eve.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The spiny lobster is always delicious! Actually everything at water grill is always on point. Best seafood in Denver in my opinion.

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  17. KenB

    Denver

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time at Water Grill. Enjoyed our experience. Will definitely go back again.

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  18. Magzz

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    The Thanksgiving dinner was not great: stuffing was cold and turkey was dry. My husband had sea bass and it was dry. The sea bass was served with undercooked beans. Overall not that great Thanksgiving dinner experience.

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  19. Poppy

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The Halibut was dry. The side dishes are a joke. I was served dry potatoes with sprouts and butter lettuce. What was I supposed to do with that? The Tuna was delicious but with no sides so we left still hungry. We will not return.

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  20. CharlesG

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The oysters and spiny lobsters were excellent. The steak was also very good as was the bread.

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  21. HalG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    Had the Thanksgiving turkey special and it was so dry, tough, and overcooked as to be practically inedible. Cranberry sauce was mediocre and shipped potatoes tasted like instant. Very, very disappointed. Dessert was good (pumpkin cheesecake) but the entire meal wasn't worth anywhere near what they were charging for it. Shoulda stuck with fish. Oh well...

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  22. MistyW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing, one of the best dining experiences I've had in a very long time.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely time. Could always hear my partner. The food was served beautify. Not interrupted constantly. It was as advertised and then some.

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  24. Jimgriffin

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Very clean. Service was good too. Excellent cocktails.

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  25. Rappstar

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was a great Thanksgiving meal. My son appreciated being able to order a steak a la carte and said it was fantastic.

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  26. JimB

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Tiny bit loud for me, but overall amazing.

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  27. Leonard

    Denver

    28 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The fish was good as usual but the expensive stone crab was old and on the verge of spoiling. I am moving my company party.

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  28. SBELL

    San Diego

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WaterGrill never disappoints. We had a great time and food was delicious.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, atmosphere was warm and welcoming, menu was unique and flavorful with fresh market choices, Pricing was in line with a seafood restaurant Location was great and easy to find Service was excellent, Jordan knew the full menu, made great recommendations and answered all of our questions with prompt attentive service

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  30. Pashun

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for a girls night and had a great experience! Staff was attentive, & had great recommendations. Everything was delicious.

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  31. KelenR

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Very pricey though! Loved the sea bass.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Decent food but very subpar service. Unlikely to go back.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Matthew was our server and did a great job at making our anniversary special for us!

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  34. Savannah

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food quality is outstanding! I enjoyed the Sea Bass with gnocchi and my fiance had the lobster roll. I highly recommend any one visiting Denver to enjoy The Water Grill!

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  35. MikeA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service and atmosphere were great. Business meal or personal meal, great experience.

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  36. ChattyCathy1

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great place to go Before the opera! Gorgeous inside and food. The waiter was pleasant!

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  37. JodiV

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took our son for his 16th birthday and food and service was amazing!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you again for an amazing experience. We came to celebrate my mom and I’s birthday and once again our dining experience was 5 stars. I can’t say thank you enough to our server, Gabe who was spectacular. His knowledge and attentiveness was truly remarkable. And thank you to the manager who let my father relive his glory Florida fisherman days. The food was amazing per usual but it’s the staff that continue to amaze me. Thank you for a wonderful night!

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  39. ChristinaG

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the atmosphere as soon as we entered the building. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. We chose the oyster combination option, lobster bisque soup with a wedge salad for our appetizers. We had the spiny lobster and sable fish for our entrees plus macaroni and cheese, how can you pass that up. From start to finish I would rate our experience a five star.

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  40. Kipe

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seafood selection was excellent. Food was great. Service was exceptional. A bit pricy but worth it.

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FAQs

Water Grill - Denver is rated 4.6 stars by 1284 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Water Grill - Denver

1691 Market St, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on the corner of 17th St. & Market.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    If you are driving down Blake St., valet is available between 17th & 16th halfway down the block on the left side. Look for the entrance of the Market Station Parking Garage. You will see the illuminated signage with a large red arrow and a 'P' for parking. Valet crew will direct you to the restaurant's entrance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jessica Biederman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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