Water Grill Denver holds 4.5 stars across 988 Google reviews, which in a metro this competitive is earned, not given. Google's own summary calls it: "Sophisticated seafood restaurant with extensive raw-bar options & a menu updated daily.." It sits in Denver, about 18.5 road miles from Centennial Airport.
The Short Version
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Seafood Restaurants |
| Where | 1691 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA |
| Drive from Centennial Airport (KAPA) | about 18.5 miles northwest, roughly 30 minutes |
| Price level | $$$$ |
| Google rating | 4.5 stars, 988 reviews |
Getting There from Centennial Airport
From Centennial Airport, Water Grill Denver sits about 18.5 road miles to the northwest; outside rush hour plan on roughly 30 minutes by car. Rideshare pickups from the FBOs are routine, and the front desk will call one while you finish your coffee.
What Reviewers Keep Saying
“Had an early dinner reservation for 7 on a Sunday to celebrate a graduation. Drinks were excellent (shown are the Jubilee and the Market Street). Another party member LOVED the A Night in Osaka. The teens were able to ge…”
Kelly Karson-Davies on Google, 2 months ago
“Had a great dinner at Water Grill for the wife’s birthday. The oysters were some of the best I’ve had in a while, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. The whole place has a really cool vibe—kind of rustic but still upsc…”
Zachary Croteau on Google, 2 months ago
Hours and When to Go
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What It Costs
Budget at the $$$$ tier for this category. Exact pricing moves seasonally; current numbers live on the venue site linked below and the hours panel on this page stays synced from Google.
What Visitors Say
Pulled from Google reviews, unedited. We do not moderate or curate these — they are what the public left.
★★★★★ 3 months agoHad an early dinner reservation for 7 on a Sunday to celebrate a graduation. Drinks were excellent (shown are the Jubilee and the Market Street). Another party member LOVED the A Night in Osaka. The teens were able to get mocktails of popular drinks. Bread with salter butter (so yummy), started the meal off. Wonderful service, the food was dynamite! We had oysters, sushi, lobster rolls, soft shell crab, halibut ch...
Kelly Karson-Davies
★★★★★ 3 months agoHad a great dinner at Water Grill for the wife’s birthday. The oysters were some of the best I’ve had in a while, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. The whole place has a really cool vibe—kind of rustic but still upscale. It honestly felt like sitting at a restaurant right on a bay somewhere, even though you’re in the middle of the city. Great food, great atmosphere, and definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to.
Zachary Croteau
★★★★★ 9 months agoBest seafood restaurant in Denver and worth the trip! My extended family is from New England and we have dined at restaurants all over the world (including many Michelin rated), so I have a VERY high bar when it comes to seafood restaurants and Water Grill has been the best seafood dining experience I can find in the Rocky Mountain region, hands down. The restaurant is welcoming and perfectly appointed with beauti...
Nicole Riehl