American Comfort Food on the Pier 32 Marina
Fresh Coastal Foods and Cocktails Serving the San Diego Area
From juicy smash burgers and Baja fish tacos to fresh local favorites, handcrafted cocktails, and cold craft beers, every meal at The Waterfront Grill is made to be enjoyed by the water.
Pair your favorite dish with beautiful marina views, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere where good food and good company always come together.
Menu Offerings
Coastal Favorites, Made Fresh
Hold Em's
Dockside favorites featuring handcrafted burgers, sandwiches, and Baja fish tacos made fresh to order.
Baskets & Bowls
Crispy seafood, hearty baskets, and satisfying bowls served with the flavors you know and love.
Brunch
Freshly prepared breakfast and brunch favorites served in a relaxed waterfront setting.
More Than a Restaurant
Built Around Good Company
The Waterfront Grill was created to be a neighborhood gathering place on the water, where great food and genuine hospitality come together. Located at Pier 32 Marina, we've built our menu around the dishes people love, from smash burgers and Baja fish tacos to fresh local favorites, paired with handcrafted cocktails, craft beers, and one of the best views in National City. We keep things casual, welcoming, and focused on what matters most: serving good food in a place people enjoy coming back to.
Private Events on Pier 32
Celebrate on the Waterfront
Every celebration deserves a setting that brings people together. At The Waterfront Grill, we combine great food, handcrafted cocktails, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere with attentive service to help you host everything from intimate dinners to larger private events with confidence.
From the menu to the finishing touches, we're here to help you create an event that your guests will enjoy from the moment they arrive.
Reviews
We are so happy to find this hidden gem in National City. The view is fantastic. Food is ordered at the counter and it is delivered to your table. It is outdoor dining which is amazing. The staff are very nice and friendly. We ordered the Beer Battered Fish and Chips. The fish, which is Alaskan cod is perfectly cooked. Crunchy outside and moist inside. The garlic Parmesan fries is a little bit soggy. The Angus Burger is huge. The patty needed a little bit of salt for my taste. We chose the old Bay chips and it was crunchy and so delicious. We had to pay for parking but it was not a lot. Overall it was a great experience. ❤️
Delicious clam chowder, not super thick, but it is rich & flavorful. The sourdough bread with the chowder is killer!!! The fresh made potato chips & dip are delicious on the salty side. The French dip is tender with great bread. Very relaxing place with a beautiful view. Nice area to walk after your meal.
Enjoyable place for an outdoor Sunday lunch, specially with our gorgeous California weather. We had shrimp cocktail, clam chowder and tuna melt. Yummy. We had to wait a while for our order but was worthy. Plenary of parking
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