Waterbar

4.3
2448 reviews

About

American Restaurant

Location

Waterbar
4325 Ocean Blvd., San Diego, CA
92109, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
2,448 reviews
5 stars
1,496
4 stars
544
3 stars
202
2 stars
88
1 star
118

What are people saying?

AI-generated from customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food for being delicious and well-prepared, with standout dishes like fish tacos and clam chowder.

Service

Service was generally noted as attentive and friendly, though there were some instances of slow service and inconsistency.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere received high marks for its beautiful ocean views and vibrant ambiance, making it a popular spot for dining.

Pricing

Many reviews mentioned that the prices were on the higher side, but many felt the quality of food and experience justified the cost.

View

The ocean view was frequently highlighted as a major draw for customers, enhancing the overall dining experience.
  • MW
    Matt Watson
    2 days ago
    3.0
    The food was ok, except for the oysters. The oysters were were served were basically non-existent residue of oyster. But the views are fantastic.
  • KH
    Kay Holanda
    5 days ago
    3.0
    I recently visited Waterbar in San Diego. The atmosphere is nice, but I felt a bit rushed when ordering, as if the bar or table was closing soon. It made it hard to relax and enjoy the experience. The seafood pasta was okay flavorful but had too many shells for my taste. On the other hand, the lobster entrée and herbs was delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal. I also tried the Hugo Spritz; it wasn’t really my type of drink, but that’s more about personal preference. Overall, the food had some high points, but the rushed service made the experience less enjoyable than I had hoped(overpriced).
  • JS
    Jennifer S
    5 days ago
    3.0
    Great views! The food is mid and the waiters are inattentive. People come here for the view and the most “restaurant” type on the beach in pacific beach. Reasonable prices- they have a limited happy hour.
  • RB
    Roberta Bueno
    Oct 31, 2025
    1.0
    Chegamos no bar tinha uma seta para subir as escadas, subimos estava com apenas 1 mesa ocupada o resto tudo vazio e ninguém para nos recepcionar, então sentamos em uma mesa, depois de uns minutos chegou uma moça falando pra da próxima vez a gente aguardar ser atendidos antes de sentar de uma maneira super grossa como se tivessemos a obrigação de saber. Levantamos para ir embora, e enquanto estavamos indo a moça gritou: "whatever". Acho que por isso que o lugar estava vazio, a vista era maravilhosa, mas se não quiser ser mal tratado escolha o bar do lado!
  • LM
    Leticia Machado
    Oct 26, 2025
    5.0
    View is amazing at sunset!! Food was great! Loved the sweet chili wings! Gets a little cold after sunset if you’re seated by the windows but they closed them for us no problem. It’s a great spot to enjoy the view, a drink and people watch 😊