Watertable — Restaurant in Huntington Beach

I was going to make reservations for my husbands birthday dinner either at Mastro's or Andrea's in Newport Beach. Since we live in Huntington Beach, I decided on "Watertable" which used to be the "Californian" at the Hyatt in Huntington Beach. I am glad, we went there. My husband and mother had the prime rib and I had the Branzini fish. The steaks were cooked to perfection and included a side dish and special meat sauce. My fish was one of the best I ever had and the vegetables were delicious and out of the ordinary. We ordered the potato cakes for an appetizer and chose a Chianti and Sangiovese wine to go with our meal. We chose the patio seating facing the water. Amy, our waitress, is experienced and attentive, so is her helper, Heimy. My husband was treated to a generous, complimentary fabulous desert of fresh berries, homemade ice cream, biscotties and chocolate ribbon with "Happy Birthday" written on it. Heimy brought some extra warm bread (delicious) for our mother to take home. When the bill came, we expected it to be much higher. With the local discount we paid less than half of what we would would have paid at Andrea's and did't even have to drive very far. After the dinner Heimy showed us the entire restaurant and the private rooms that are available for special events. What a change from the former "Californian" restaurant. The bar area itself wants us to come back for drinks and appetizers. Everything is FIVE Stars all the way!!! We will be regular customers. We are fortunate to live in...

Exceptional location within the Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach Resort. The restaurant decor is rich in tone and plush. There is a nice long bar that attracts a decent cocktail crowd and there is ample dining rooms and outdoor patio outfitted with heaters making certain you are comfortable. I had the good fortune to dine for breakfast, dinner and even room service. Every dish is presented impeccably well thought out and artistically attractive in presentation. Of course, the taste is sublime. Their quiche, avocado toast, Eggs Benedict and breakfast pizza were all a scrumptious gastronomical feast as was their dinners. I tried their bone marrow appetizer and highly recommend it. The bones sit upon a bed of sauteed mushrooms in a rich broth. I actually do not enjoy mushrooms but this dish sure changed my mind. They could even serve this alone with bread and folks would order that too. Just amazing! The fish is fresh and prepared to your taste. The lamb chop appetizer was outstanding as the seasoning is superb. One really can not say enough about the level of service- attention to detail, and hard work by every staff member from the parking, lobby, kitchens, restautants, pool, spa, shops, and housekeeping - exceptional across the board. So kudos to tge head of HR!!! My heartfelt thanks to all who made my first solo holiday without my hubby, who passed, so very memorable. And to think I agonized so about traveling and being in a hotel solo. Definitely...

My wife, our guest, and I had a fantastic dinner at Watertable last night. The atmosphere was welcoming, and our server was knowledgeable and attentive, making spot-on recommendations.

I had the Watertable Burger*, and it was outstanding. The truffle aioli and arugula added a sophisticated touch, while the muenster and port onion jam created a rich, savory flavor. The house cut fries and jalapeño dip on the side were addictive and the perfect accompaniment.

My wife ordered the Citrus Salad, with added chicken, which was a refreshing blend of mixed greens, toasted pistachios, castelvetrano olives, and crumbled feta. The honey citrus vinaigrette tied everything together beautifully.

Our guest enjoyed the Roasted Baby Beet Salad with added salmon on the side. The marinated kale, pomegranate balsamic reduction, drake farms goat cheese, and brazil nut crumble made for a delicious and visually appealing dish. The salmon was cooked to perfection, adding a satisfying protein to the meal.

To accompany our meal, we decided to indulge in their wine selection. We were delighted with the Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, which had a lovely balance of dark fruit flavors and subtle tannins. The Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel was equally impressive, boasting a bold, fruity profile with a hint of spice that complemented our dishes perfectly.

We had an exceptional dining experience at Watertable and can't wait to return. Highly recommended for a memorable and delicious...