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Roy's San Diego Waterfront, San Diego, CA

Roy's San Diego Waterfront

4.4
4.4
3655 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
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 11:00–15:30 Bar Mon–Wed 15:30–21:00 Thu 15:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:30 Happy Hour Thu 15:30–22:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 16:00–21:00 Thu–Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,655 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

3,655 Reviews

  1. Steven

    Chicago

    117 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    117 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Roy’s was great. However the service was spotty. My martini was ordered “very dirty”, but was delivered without olive brine. I asked to add it, and was told that they would be happy to do so, but I did not get it until the entree arrived. We sat down to dirty knives. I had to ask the water service person for iced tea because we had not seen the server for several minutes. Had I seen the server earlier, we would have enjoyed ordering wine, but by then been were ordering dessert. All minor things, but you expect more from a restaurant where you are paying well over $150/person.

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  2. Betty

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s the Christmas holiday. Lots of parties which probably accounted for the noise and slower service. Even so, love this restaurant!

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  3. Robert

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed out dining experience at Roy’s . Our server Ralph, was very attentive and The food was delicious . The restaurant setting made for an enjoyable experience!

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  4. Steve

    San Diego

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very enjoyable experience. The wait staff were knowledgeable and friendly and very efficient. The bartender was excellent with her service and making the drinks. The food was was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal and raved about the dessert.
    Roy's San Diego WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Mahalo, Steve! We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  5. Alexis

    Caribbean

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. Very, very slow service for a 5pm reservation. We didn’t make it out until 8pm even with rushing the waiter.

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  6. Julia

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Awful waiting times, appetizers coming after main courses, wait time for an hour on Monday at 2pm and lame explanation from server

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  7. ROBERT

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked and sat down. After waiting 40 minutes for our food we were told we had to wait further 40 minutes. For the absurd prices they charge, this is really ridiculous. We left w/o eating
    Roy's San Diego WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Robert, Thank you for sharing feedback from your recent visit. I am sorry to hear that your experience was anything but extraordinary. I would welcome the opportunity to make this right and have the Managing Partner reach out directly, if you could provide the best way to be reached. Mahalo, TIna N.

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  8. Laurence

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu was limited compared to the online version “adapted for the conference”. The food, hot soup and hot entree, all arrived together. It was rather good, but portions were very small. The cocktail never came and we had to ask for it after 10min. We had no knives and had to ask for one. It was never brought to us, so after 10min we just got up to take one from another unoccupied table. The noise level is very high and it is difficult to have business meetings.

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  9. Kalin

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited 1.5 hours for our lunch and most of us ordered wedge salads. I understand that may have been because of staffing issues or other things out of our server’s control, but no one apologized or acknowledged the wait. Half of our party left before their food even got there because of the timing. I wouldn’t recommend a business lunch when you have a timeline and other events planned that day.

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  10. Bethany

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation at 12:15pm, and ordered several appetizers for our meal shortly thereafter. As of 2pm when I had to leave, we still hadn’t received our food. A complete mess.

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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 3655 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
19:00
Booked 33 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
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:30 Bar Mon–Wed 15:30–21:00 Thu 15:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:30 Happy Hour Thu 15:30–22:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 16:00–21:00 Thu–Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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