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Roy's San Diego Waterfront, San Diego, CA

Roy's San Diego Waterfront

4 (3790)
$31 to $50
Seafood
333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Thu 2:00 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
  • Website
    http://www.roysrestaurant.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
  • 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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Menu

Roy's San Diego Waterfront's menu was last updated on 2/4/2022.

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What 3,790 people are saying

Roy's San Diego Waterfront reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roy's San Diego Waterfront offers "amazing food" in a stunning waterfront setting. Guests frequently praise the "wonderful" views and "delicious" dishes, such as the seafood and famous chocolate lava cake. While some service experiences vary, the "impeccable" hospitality and "pleasant atmosphere" make it a favorite for special occasions and memorable dining.

3,790 Reviews

  1. Leonard

    Baltimore30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation was at 7:15. We were on time and had to wait 15 minutes for a table. The place was less than half full. They were out of lobster bisque and had no other soup alternative. The service was slow. Our filet had to be sent back to be cooked properly 2x.

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  2. MICHEL

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful marina front location, elegant interiors, highly recommend the covered terrace, excellent service, food and wine!! 5 star!

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  3. Mark VIP

    Chicago58 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    A hype disappointment. Very bad and slow service. 3+ hours to eat with long delays and disappearing server—ignored by server for at least 30 minutes. Food was horrible. Rare steaks came medium well etc. Will not be back

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  4. Robert

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited 2 hours for our food. People at tables around us were leaving with their meals to go because the kitchen was not keeping up.

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  5. Barb VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A big fan of Roy's. However, they ran out of lots of food (calamari, crab cakes to name a few). Ordered the special fish per the server Brooke's recommendation. She said it was very similar to monk/sea bass that was pan seared then baked with crusted macadamia on top and a lobster sauce. Sounds yummy! The fish was so so very dry even with the sauce. Nothing like monk/sea bass. Roy's you didn't get it right this time!

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  6. Julie

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was interesting that at dinner time there were several items on the menu that were not available. Check your receipt! There is a 5% Wellness service charge added to the bill. The information about it was tucked under at the bottom of the receipt. Also received a call after leaving the restaurant saying that I paid the wrong bill and they needed to charge me for another table. I explained that I had checked my receipt before paying and that was incorrect. To which they replied it was a different reservation.

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  7. Peter

    Washington DC3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was terrible, food took forever to arrive. The chicken was dried and too salty. The place is not properly managed.

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  8. Jeffrey VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was not well educated on menu. Seemed annoyed. Ordered the seafood combo. The fish was dry and bland while having a not so fresh taste. Lobster bisque was very good.

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  9. Paula

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great. Very quick and polite. It was our anniversary, and the servers were very kind. The food, not so good. We had the appetizer for 2. The sushi was not fresh. The ribs tasted good but had lots of fat. The only food I would give 5 stars is the lava cake. Although service was super, I doubt I’d eat here again.

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  10. Greg VIP

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is good. The view is wonderful. The service was just awful

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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 stars by 3790 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.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
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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 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Thu 2:00 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
  • Website
    http://www.roysrestaurant.com/
  • 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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