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Sally's Waterfront Dining, San Diego, CA

Sally's Waterfront Dining

4.5 (2187)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1 Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Healthy
Sally’s Fish House & Bar is back and better than ever! Following an exciting remodel, we’ve reopened our doors with a fresh, coastal-chic design that celebrates our unbeatable bayfront location. Soak in sweeping waterfront views, ocean breezes, and San Diego’s signature sunshine while enjoying sustainable seafood, craft cocktails, and a relaxed, modern vibe. Whether you're here for a sunset dinner, weekend brunch, or just drinks by the water, Sally’s is your go-to spot for an elevated yet approachable dining experience on the bay.

For large-party inquiries please email the Events Department at: mghsd-events@hyatt.com

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jay Payne
  • Private party facilities
    Visit: sallyssandiego.com/group-events for information on group dining, receptions and buy-outs. For any question email mghsd-events@hyatt.com
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (619) 358-6740
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Harbor Drive.Complimentary parking at the Hyatt self-parking up to 3 hours.
  • Parking details
    Enjoy 3 hours of complimentary self-parking at the Manchester Grand Hyatt with Sally's Fish House & Bar validation.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • July 4th - Standard Experience

    Jul 4, 2025 only
    Celebrate Independence Day with a premium dining experience starting at 7:00 PM. Enjoy stunning views, festive ambiance, and curated food & beverage offerings as you settle in for an unforgettable evening. $300 food & beverage minimum per reservation 20% automatic gratuity will be applied 120-minute dining window
  • July 4th - Waterfront Experience

    Jul 4, 2025 only
    Celebrate the Fourth of July with the best seats in the house. This exclusive waterfront dining experience begins at 7:00 PM and offers unmatched views of the fireworks in a festive, elevated setting. $600 food & beverage minimum per reservation 20% automatic gratuity will be applied 120-minute dining window Waterfront table with premium fireworks views Perfect for those looking to celebrate in style, this experience delivers an unforgettable evening of great food, drinks, and front-row seats to the night's festivities. Availability is limited—reserve early.

Private dining

What 2,187 people are saying

Sally's Waterfront Dining reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sally's Waterfront Dining offers a stunning "view at the waterfront" and "excellent service," making it an ideal spot for a relaxed meal. While some dishes, like the octopus and salmon, receive praise for being "very well cooked," the limited menu and occasional service issues might not suit everyone.
2,187 Reviews
  1. Jake

    New Mexico2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate outside and had a beautiful view of the bay. Food tasted very good but was disapointed that an entree did not come with any side dishes and had to be ordered separately.
    Sally's Waterfront DiningResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Jake! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the view and food at Sally's Waterfront Dining. We appreciate your feedback about the entree portion - we always aim to provide a complete dining experience. We're sorry to hear that the side dishes didn't come with your meal, but we're glad you found the overall experience satisfactory. We hope to serve you again soon!

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  2. Chad

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved lunch with one of my customers and the atmosphere was awesome! Sat outside with a great view. Service was on time and accurate. Food was cooked perfectly!! Definitely coming back.

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  3. JacquiP VIP

    London7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The burgers were dry and tatsted weird they certainly didn’t taste or have the texture of wagu which they were listed as . None of us ate much of them My son ordered salmon at $43 and it was the tiniest piece of salmon I’ve ever seen swimming in a plate of sauce and came with no sides!! Complete rip off will not return

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  4. Rex VIP

    Las Vegas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal. Lived in San Diego for many years and never tried it until last night. Will definitely go back.

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  5. Stephen VIP

    Orange County131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view is outstanding -- along the Embarcadero. We sat on the covered patio and received attentive and friendly service from Mandy. We enjoyed cocktails from the menu. My entree was the cioppino, which was served in a flavorful broth and included several kinds of fish and shellfish. My wife and I shared the Harvest Salad. For dessert, I enjoyed chocolate gelato. This was a fine way to spend an early evening.

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  6. Barry VIP

    San Diego148 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wife’s burger was tuff and overcooked. Home fries tasted like they were reheated. Wife never was delivered Her Pepsi.

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  7. Victoria

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not enough choices. Only one soup, clam chowder w bacon.

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  8. Emily

    San Diego18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu was so limited. Brunch items only. Not what I expected, but still tasted good. Apparently, a lot has changed since the last time I was here. The location is still the best part about it, right at the waterfront. But service was lacking; so slow on every front. Even served us a salad with no dressing. Server was just average.

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  9. AndreaC VIP

    New Mexico3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Just average. I had a sea scallop dish that also features pork belly lardons in the description. That sold me on the dish. But there were none visible when the dish was delivered. Scallops were sandy and when I asked about the larsons the manager condescendingly told me they “were infused” in the dish. The dish was so bland it didn’t seem infused with anything. Deserts were good and the fish dishes that my friends had seemed good as well.

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  10. Eda VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first time at Sally's and we ended up choosing it because it had a nice view and it was within walking distance to the Shell, where we were going after dinner. The service was great, however, my sister and I chose two cocktails from their new menu and they were both very bad. Mine tasted like it had a cup of sugar in it and my sisters tasted like it had a cup of lemon juice in it. We got the stuffed mushrooms, grilled octopus and the burrata and tomato salad as an appetizer to share. There were 3 stuffed mushrooms on the plate, they were delicious but we all got a small piece. The octopus was 1 small tentacle; it was delicious but we each got a small tasting. And the salad was not good. Also small but it had no oil, vinegar, lemon, nothing so it was tomatoes with a very gritty-textured burrata that seemed more like cottage cheese. I would not order that again. We were a party of 6 but we were never advised that these were NOT shareable appetizers. The food took a while to come out but when it did, my scallops were cold and the risotto that came with it was more like a rice pudding. I was told the lobster roll and fish and chips were good however the branzino lacked seasoning and possibly overcooked because the fish was mushy. I will give the french fries a great review, they were hot and perfectly cooked. The total bill was pretty outrageous for the type of food we ate. We were told that their menu was brand new so we can give a little grace there but even so we will not come back.

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FAQs

Sally's Waterfront Dining offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 358-6740.

Sally's Waterfront Dining is rated 4.5 stars by 2187 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sally's Waterfront Dining

1 Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor Drive.Complimentary parking at the Hyatt self-parking up to 3 hours.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Enjoy 3 hours of complimentary self-parking at the Manchester Grand Hyatt with Sally's Fish House & Bar validation.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jay Payne
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Visit: sallyssandiego.com/group-events for information on group dining, receptions and buy-outs. For any question email mghsd-events@hyatt.com
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (619) 358-6740
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