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Roy's San Diego Waterfront, San Diego, CA

Roy's San Diego Waterfront

4.4
4.4
3642 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Blending classic techniques with adventurous Pacific Rim flavors, culinary pioneer Roy Yamaguchi created an entirely new approach to fine dining. The first Roy's opened in Honolulu in 1988 and we've spread our warm hospitality and passion for innovative and creative cuisine around the world ever since. Indulge in one of our spectacular cocktails or choose a glass from our award-winning wine list while you discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, expertly prepared by our local chefs that made us famous. We invite you to join us at Roy's Downtown San Diego located on the water at the Marriott Hotel and Marina, featuring a dining room overlooking the marina, or patio dining just steps from the water.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Bar Mon–Wed 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Thu 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 239-7697
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Overlooking the stunning marina, Roy’s San Diego Waterfront is conveniently located at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Downtown San Diego, a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center, Manchester Grand Hyatt and most major hotels. Private and semi-private space is available for lunch and dinner for 20 - 600
  • Private party contact
    Elizabeth Spencer: (619) 239-7697
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    1st Avenue
  • Parking details
    For valued guests of Roy's with our partial validation; Marriott Valet Park: $20 for first 3 hours, $7 each hour thereafter. Marriott Self-park $15 for first 3 hours, $7 each hour thereafter.
  • Public transit
    MTS Trolley stop across the street enar the Convention Center & Marriott Hotel & Marina
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,642 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roy's San Diego Waterfront offers a picturesque dining experience on the harbor with "great food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the lobster bisque and butterfish. The outdoor seating provides stunning views, perfect for special occasions. While some have noted service delays, the restaurant's charm and culinary delights keep patrons coming back.

3,642 Reviews
  1. Monique

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant from Honolulu to San Diego but did not know it was different owner ship between mainland and island.

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  2. Margarett

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whatever your palate, you will love this place! We are long time fans of Roy's, having dined in the one in Hawaii and many many times at the L.A County locations. the staff is great; friendly and professional. Food is always delicious, well portioned, and properly cooked! I highly recommend this for romantic evening, girls night out, family or business events.

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  3. Pat

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We planned a thanksgiving dinner for the family on the patio. Our party was seated in an area with 2 overhead heaters, only to find out that they were both broken. All of the other tables on the patio had functional heaters. All we got was an apology from the server, which seemed inadequate. One would expect much better from a restaurant of this caliber

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  4. Theresa

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for Thanksgiving, they had a special menu designed for the holiday. Everything was very good and service was great. The menu was an interesting take on traditional turkey dinner and was very tasty. The grilled filet mignon was really done nicely and the sauce was very good. The Gruyère scalloped potatoes were a surprise with a spicy kick. The crunchy pumpkin desert was a pleasant way to end the meal. Enjoyed Roy’s Hawaiian Martini which was like a low calorie pina colada but that soaked pineapple sliced had a kick! And the Argentinian Malbec was very smooth and a nice addition for dinner. Our server, Oscar, was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the restaurant’s history. And a beautiful view of the San Diego bay at sunset.

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  5. Roberta

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is exceptional. We always celebrate our Thanksgiving here and are grateful for the range of options available. It is one of the only places that will make tradiitonal.and also vegan and vegetarian options. The quality of food is wonderful. We love the view, for sure. The entire experience with the professional staff and presnetauisn of the meal are elevated and worth it every time. Highly recommend.

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  6. Sharon

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as were the cocktails. Service was great. Best value is lunch and their every day Aloha happy hour. Nice outside bar with music. Great view of the boats in the marina.

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  7. Vivian-Lee

    Rome

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Although the food was fresh and innovatively prepared, the price was a bit high overall. The server was also a bit quick to recommend certain menu items in a way that seemed to indicate other choices might not measure up. We didn't mind as we held our own politely--and one of us did take and enjoy the suggested option--but we later watched as the server made the same pitch to another customer who clearly didn't welcome being directed. And while we appreciated (and enjoyed) the server's suggestion for her favorite 20-minute-in-advance dessert (pineapple upside down cake, which was delicious), we realized later that we'd not had the opportunity to see other dessert options. A little less "selling" would be appreciated.

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  8. Sarah

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Cami highly recommended the ribs and wagyu sushi rolls and appetizer and they were delicious. We had the four fish combo platter and the salmon was very good as well as the butter fish. We did not care for the fish of the day and the macadamia nut fish. We ordered the old-fashioned and it didn’t taste like we thought it should and then I ask a server to see what kind of bourbon it was and it was Jim Beam, which was very surprising in a restaurant of this caliber. They had bottom shelf bourbon. I was a little suspicious on the menu when it only said bourbon because typically it would say the actual brand. The maitai was OK although I’ve had much better. Cami, our server, was very attentive and professional and cheerful. The bus boy was very nice, however, he often would come by to take our plates while we were still eating. However, we didn’t have much food on our plates when he was coming by to take them. We appreciate that he was very attentive, but we would have preferred if he was quite clear that we had finished eating before picking up our plates. The pineapple upside down cake was very delicious and we would definitely order that again. 

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  9. CherylN

    Las Vegas

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Much was fantastic. We had not been to Roys in awhile. It is one of our favorite restaurants. We no longer have one close to where we live. It was nice to enjoy their food again

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  10. Ann

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely night to sit outside bayside for dinner. Josh was our server and he was very attentive. I had not eaten at Roy's for many, many years and I was so delighted by the great meal. I had the Sea Bass and it was so tasty, cooked perfectly and I did not leave a crumb on my plate. I asked for a Wedge to share and they arrived split in half which is always so nice. The only issue that I had was when my cocktail arrived, the glass was not clean, a bit a lipstick remained and Josh immediately took that back and brought me a fresh drink. Other than that, it was a delicious meal.

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FAQs

Roy's San Diego Waterfront offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 239-7697.

Roy's San Diego Waterfront is rated 4.4 stars by 3642 OpenTable diners.

Roy's San Diego Waterfront does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Roy's San Diego Waterfront

333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Bar Mon–Wed 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Thu 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    For valued guests of Roy's with our partial validation; Marriott Valet Park: $20 for first 3 hours, $7 each hour thereafter. Marriott Self-park $15 for first 3 hours, $7 each hour thereafter.
  • Public transit
    MTS Trolley stop across the street enar the Convention Center & Marriott Hotel & Marina
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 239-7697
  • Private party facilities
    Overlooking the stunning marina, Roy’s San Diego Waterfront is conveniently located at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Downtown San Diego, a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center, Manchester Grand Hyatt and most major hotels. Private and semi-private space is available for lunch and dinner for 20 - 600
  • Private party contact
    Elizabeth Spencer: (619) 239-7697
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