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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 2664 reviews

What User likes about The Water Street Grill:
my friend and I had a wonderful meal in the water street grill. our waitress shelley was wonderful! she was friendly, efficient and helpful with recommendations. we had a wonderful experience here and would return to the future. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Water Street Grill:
It's too bad because the server was very nice, but very overworked. Looked like there were two other servers but I didn't see them do anything the entire night. I ordered the fish and chips and it was the soggiest fish and chips I've ever had. Just no excuse for that how do you make soggy fries? Fish was decent but the batter was just mushy and soggy. Definitely pass on this place. View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 44 reviews

My friend and I had a wonderful meal in the water street grill. our waitress shelley was wonderful! she was friendly, efficient and helpful with recommendations...

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We eat here many times, have never been disappointed. the staff is friendly and helpful. we sat outside; the temperature was great, street noise very beautiful....

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Great! great personal. cozy atmosphere. I had filet Mignon(rare) with lobster. my wife had Sirloin(medium) my daughter had shrimp and chips. calamari for an app...

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Excellent service and amazing food! All the servers were very sweet. Their sauces are all made in house and are delicious.

Food pretty good. Appetizers like chicken wings and BBQ shrimp are big dish with decent prices… other family members ordered a burger, fish and chips, pasta and...

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Located on Ocean Street, this restaurant offers a mixed dining experience. While some reviewers found the appetizers excellent and certain dishes delicious, others were disappointed in the overall quality of their meals. Service was described as friendly but sometimes slow. Some highlighted the uncomfortable dining chairs. Despite these mixed reviews, many appreciated the extensive menu options, outdoor seating, and attentive staff. Those looking for a cozy and eclectic dining experience may find this spot worth a visit, especially for dishes such as fish tacos and calamari.

Opentable
4.8 ★ from 14 reviews
Flyby
02.08.2023 - 07:58

Excellent food, service and ambience! Shelly, our server, was top notch and provided great information and history pertaining to photo on the wall of the San Pa...

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JustinLeslie
02.08.2023 - 07:58

Santo was our server. Outstanding service. Filet Mignon was a poor cut. The rest of the experience was excellent.

RichardR
02.08.2023 - 07:58

Very good place. Quiet on a regular Thursday night.

TeddyR
02.08.2023 - 07:58

Food was amazing! Service was timely and very personable. We will 100% go back next time we are in town.

JayDogg
02.08.2023 - 07:58

Place was very small but very charming.Was very busy and we were seated right away which was great.Waitress greeted us and took our order for appetizer and drin...

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Google
4.1 ★ from 430 reviews
ricardo
18.03.2024 - 08:40

The service was excellent the food was excellent and everything else that came with it was excellent I love this place

R
18.03.2024 - 08:40

The service was amazing. The food was even better would definitely recommend visiting this place if you happen to be in Santa Cruz.

James
18.03.2024 - 08:40

A delightful little spot with a unique atmosphere that is at once cozy and homey, and reminiscent of a classic diner. I ordered a cup of Clam Chowder and an ord...

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Michael
18.03.2024 - 08:40

The garlic butter shrimp pasta was great. Service was superb.

Mike
18.03.2024 - 08:40

First class establishment the food is always excellent. I always get a New York steak medium rare. Never disappointed staff is always very friendly. The only th...

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