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Roy's San Diego Waterfront, San Diego, CA

Roy's San Diego Waterfront

4.3
4.3
3676 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
  • 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.

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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
  • 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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What 3,676 people are saying

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

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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.

3,676 Reviews

  1. HENRY

    Seattle

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time I try the Roy’s while in San Diego. Same verdict! Food is good but not memorable. Portions are on the smaller side. I don’t mind paying more for something unique. Here I pay more but I have some of the food that I can get even at the Marina Kitchen upstairs for less. Then there is the wait! It takes so long to get food out. But at least our waiter was professional and nice even though he was dealing with 3 different tables alone.

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  2. nina

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and worth the price. Waiter was great on recommendations and explaining meals.

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  3. Suneel

    VIP

    Houston

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I have eaten at Roy's across the country including Hawaii for 15 years. I don't know if it is just this location or at the few locations left in the mainland, but the tastiness of the food has declined. Appetizers were ok and the entrees were below average. The room is starting to look run down and service was somewhat slow. Definitely not worth the money.

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  4. Jill

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Just an overall third-rate experience. Food was meh, server was nice but inconsistent. Room was SO brightly lit, it felt like a diner. Had to flag down manager to get our dessert actually delivered.

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  5. Brian

    VIP

    San Diego

    161 reviews

    5.0

    161 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Roy's is one of our favorite places to eat. The setting is lovely, the food is excellent and the service is always good. It is expensive so it's best for a splurge or special occasion.

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  6. Debby

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seated quickly, Great food, great service, want to go again

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  7. Rod

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    Chicago

    684 reviews

    5.0

    684 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thurs 7pm seated promptly. Decided to sit inside, tad chilly/breezy outside despite heat lamps. Delicious food & fantastic service from our waitress Amanda. Another enjoyable dining experience!

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  8. Matthew

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    Phoenix

    19 reviews

    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was one of the worst dining experiences ever. First, they failed to inform us of a fixed pre fix menu even when calling us to confirm our reservation and finally informing us when we were finally seated. Next, despite a 7:30 PM reservation we weren't seated and received our appetizers until 8:30 PM. The appetizers were so so at best. Then the entrees were not delivered until after 9:00. I've had better filets at Texas Roadhouse, better lobster at Aunt Annie's lobster shack. The service was slow and unhelpful. They ran out of the dessert we wanted and would not make other accommodations other than just offering the remaining desserts that were available. For $100+ per person (no alcohol) this was an expensive and poor tasting disaster. Extremely dissatisfying for Roys.

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  9. Ronald

    VIP

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Although it was Christmas and expected to be crowded, the restaurant was understaffed and not prepared for the holiday crowd. As a result, we were seated on tine at 7pm but didn’t receive our entree until 8:15pm. Also, we were originally seated outside where there were heaters but two of the main heaters were inoperable. We were so cold, we had to move indoors. For a $200 meal, I expect much higher standards.

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  10. Greg

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Fixed menu sounded good but was average at best on xmass day Steak was a little dry but cooked close to desired temp Potato was not so good , service was a bit slow but courteous Lobster tempura was a lot of breading and not to my liking but some may desire lobster this way

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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 4.3 stars by 3676 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 48 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
  • 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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