Waterbar

Reviews

• VV

  Vlad

  May 1, 2026
  5.0
  One of the best dining experiences in San Diego. Waterbar has an amazing oceanfront location — fresh breeze, great music, and a vibrant but relaxed atmosphere. It feels upscale without being over the top. Service was excellent. Friendly, attentive, and everything came out quickly. The food was on point. The Caesar salad was fresh and flavorful, fish tacos were outstanding, and the sushi roll was very well done. The wine selection was also great. Overall, 10/10. Definitely a place worth coming back to.
• KT

  Keshia Terry

  May 1, 2026
  5.0
  Let’s just start with our waitress, Storey, who is absolutely amazing! So kind and sweet. I had no clue what I wanted to order and she took the time to describe the meals I was considering and had exceptional patience with me! So accommodating and friendly! On top of the great service the food and cocktails were beyond delicious! If you’re in San Diego this is a must! Not to mention the ocean view is breathtaking! 😍🤩
• TR

  Taminas Reflections

  Apr 24, 2026
  5.0
  I went to Waterbar for dinner and had such a great experience. The food was really good, especially the sushi. It was fresh and flavorful. The spicy fish tacos were also so delicious and definitely a highlight. What really stood out was the service. It was fast, attentive, and everyone was exceptionally kind. We actually arrived just about five minutes before closing, and they still welcomed us in without hesitation, which I truly appreciated. Overall, it was such a pleasant experience with great food and even better hospitality. I would definitely come back.
• KC

  Karina Clapp

  Apr 20, 2026
  5.0
  Excellent service and the food was amazing 👏 definitely worth recommending!
• LZ

  L&R Z

  Apr 6, 2026
  2.0
  Came here during our trip around San Diego County as one of our last stops and a place that was recommended. The spot definitely has beautiful panoramic ocean views, especially from the window seats… but unfortunately, we didn’t get to enjoy that part. We asked the hostess for a table by the window and were denied right away, even though there were about 5–6 empty window tables the entire time we were there. That alone was a downer. What made it worse is that from what I personally observed, those seats were consistently given to European-American/Anglo guests, while others (including us) were seated more toward the middle, away from the grand view. I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but it didn’t sit right based on what we experienced. The vibe is lively, which is nice. Food-wise, it was hit or miss. Oysters were fresh but small, chicken wings had a good home-style flavor, and the fries were decent. Fried sushi was overcooked and dry. The shrimp and fish ceviche was just okay and very small portions for a pretty steep price not to mention, that ceviche lacked that Mexican bold, fresh, citrusy flavor you’d expect. Big credit to our waitress Hailey—she was great and honestly the best part of the experience. Also, be aware they add a surcharge to your bill (around 4%), which is easy to miss, especially on top of already high prices and a standard tip.

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