10/10 - This Place Knows How to Celebrate! (and Cook!)
If I could give Roy's a rating higher than 10/10, I absolutely would! This was our first time dining here, and it also happened to be our anniversary. I'm so glad I noted the special occasion when making the reservation.
From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm anniversary wishes from the hostess, our server, and even a passing waitress. The service was impeccable – we were treated so well throughout the entire evening.
But the real star of the show was the food. It was truly amazing! You can tell the cooks take incredible care with the taste and presentation of each dish. Every single bite was a little piece of heaven.
And then there was the anniversary dessert... They called it a lava cake, but I'm pretty sure it was a brownie on crack! Absolutely decadent and delicious.
The price point is definitely on the higher side, but honestly, it was worth every single penny. When the bill came, it felt more than reasonable for the experience we had.
As we were leaving, a manager came out of the kitchen. While they didn't interact with us extensively, he stopped us to say thank you for coming, welcomed us back, wished us a good evening, and a safe drive home. That was a lovely touch. Our waitress was also incredibly friendly and sweet, making the evening even more special.
I cannot recommend Roy's highly enough (I rushed home to share my experience with my adult children. They were mad there were no leftovers.). If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience, especially for a special occasion, look no further! You won't be disappointed.
Nooreen Firdaus
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April 22, 2025
Roy’s Restaurant is a lavish seafood fine dining place located by the seaside of the Marriott Hotel San Diego. The restaurant has outside and inside seating area. While the dining place outside is colder at night, they have ample fireplace which can be made hotter according to client’s request. The outside dining area is facing the sea, excellent for evening strolling and sunset viewing while enjoying dinner.
We had prawn dumpling, crispy octopus and big eye tuna poke for appetisers, and I love the first 2 more than the last one. Then we tried lobster bisque, which I think the highlight of the meal. The bisque is creamy with a hint of spice, topped with crispy croutons and prawns.
Next for the main course we ordered roasted macadamia crusted Mahi Mahi (a type of fish). Lobster udon and misoyaki butterfish. The mahi mahi fish is succulent, paired with potatoes and grilled asparagus. Lobster udon combined with capsicum and mushroom tastes great but it tastes a little salty.
For dessert we ordered pineapple upside down cake and melting hot chocolate souffle. The melting chocolate was sumptuous, and the warm cake paired nicely with vanilla ice creams.
I would highly recommend Roy’s restaurant for fine dining and corporate social gathering.
Bret Schanzenbach
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February 22, 2025
First time here. What a stunning location with amazing views. The food and service were fantastic. I had Poke. My wife had tacos. Excellent. And we had to have Mai Tais. Delicious. Can’t beat the view and the people watching is super entertaining ;-)
Timmy C
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March 14, 2025
Roy’s food is consistently above average. It’s been a couple years since I’ve eaten at a Roy’s but was disappointed that this location doesn’t serve the butterfish or blackened ahi as an app. Not sure if that’s company wide specific to this location.
The bartender was cool / funny and service was good. It’s a chill vibe at their outside seating and definitely worth checking out.
I’ll absolutely be heading back soon-
Audrey Stith
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February 12, 2025
Roy’s at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego is the kind of place that makes you wonder, why isn’t this place packed every night?—but also secretly glad it isn’t, so you can keep it to yourself.
Let’s start with the Coconut Milk Mojito—a creamy, dreamy, dairy-free delight. I ordered mine skinny (no simple syrup) because, you know, balance. It was perfection: fresh mint, tropical vibes, and just enough booze to remind me I was on vacation.
Meanwhile, my 6’1” boyfriend was fully transported to island time after a classic margarita… or two. Strong, smooth, and just the right amount of “let’s book another night at the hotel” energy.
For food, I worked my charm (read: big blue eyes and a smile) and convinced the waiter to hook us up with the Canoe for Four—an off-menu, aloha-infused platter of appetizers that will make you want to hula in your seat. Pro tip: order based on your group size unless you’re down to throw hands over the last piece of misoyaki butterfish.
Where to sit? If you’re after happy hour deals, park yourself in the bar. If you prefer San Diego waterfront people-watching, snag a table by the waterline. Inside, the dining room is classy—wall of wine, open kitchen, all that jazz—but honestly, why would you sit indoors when you can have sea breezes and prime sunset views?
Bottom line: Roy’s is a low-key waterfront gem, perfect for sipping, snacking, and pretending you live the kind of life where this is just your casual Tuesday night spot.
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10/10 - This Place Knows How to Celebrate! (and Cook!) If I could give Roy's a rating higher than 10/10, I absolutely would! This was our first time dining here, and it also happened to be our anniversary. I'm so glad I noted the special occasion when making the reservation. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm anniversary wishes from the hostess, our server, and even a passing waitress. The service was impeccable – we were treated so well throughout the entire evening. But the real star of the show was the food. It was truly amazing! You can tell the cooks take incredible care with the taste and presentation of each dish. Every single bite was a little piece of heaven. And then there was the anniversary dessert... They called it a lava cake, but I'm pretty sure it was a brownie on crack! Absolutely decadent and delicious. The price point is definitely on the higher side, but honestly, it was worth every single penny. When the bill came, it felt more than reasonable for the experience we had. As we were leaving, a manager came out of the kitchen. While they didn't interact with us extensively, he stopped us to say thank you for coming, welcomed us back, wished us a good evening, and a safe drive home. That was a lovely touch. Our waitress was also incredibly friendly and sweet, making the evening even more special. I cannot recommend Roy's highly enough (I rushed home to share my experience with my adult children. They were mad there were no leftovers.). If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience, especially for a special occasion, look no further! You won't be disappointed.
Roy’s Restaurant is a lavish seafood fine dining place located by the seaside of the Marriott Hotel San Diego. The restaurant has outside and inside seating area. While the dining place outside is colder at night, they have ample fireplace which can be made hotter according to client’s request. The outside dining area is facing the sea, excellent for evening strolling and sunset viewing while enjoying dinner. We had prawn dumpling, crispy octopus and big eye tuna poke for appetisers, and I love the first 2 more than the last one. Then we tried lobster bisque, which I think the highlight of the meal. The bisque is creamy with a hint of spice, topped with crispy croutons and prawns. Next for the main course we ordered roasted macadamia crusted Mahi Mahi (a type of fish). Lobster udon and misoyaki butterfish. The mahi mahi fish is succulent, paired with potatoes and grilled asparagus. Lobster udon combined with capsicum and mushroom tastes great but it tastes a little salty. For dessert we ordered pineapple upside down cake and melting hot chocolate souffle. The melting chocolate was sumptuous, and the warm cake paired nicely with vanilla ice creams. I would highly recommend Roy’s restaurant for fine dining and corporate social gathering.
First time here. What a stunning location with amazing views. The food and service were fantastic. I had Poke. My wife had tacos. Excellent. And we had to have Mai Tais. Delicious. Can’t beat the view and the people watching is super entertaining ;-)
Roy’s food is consistently above average. It’s been a couple years since I’ve eaten at a Roy’s but was disappointed that this location doesn’t serve the butterfish or blackened ahi as an app. Not sure if that’s company wide specific to this location. The bartender was cool / funny and service was good. It’s a chill vibe at their outside seating and definitely worth checking out. I’ll absolutely be heading back soon-
Roy’s at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego is the kind of place that makes you wonder, why isn’t this place packed every night?—but also secretly glad it isn’t, so you can keep it to yourself. Let’s start with the Coconut Milk Mojito—a creamy, dreamy, dairy-free delight. I ordered mine skinny (no simple syrup) because, you know, balance. It was perfection: fresh mint, tropical vibes, and just enough booze to remind me I was on vacation. Meanwhile, my 6’1” boyfriend was fully transported to island time after a classic margarita… or two. Strong, smooth, and just the right amount of “let’s book another night at the hotel” energy. For food, I worked my charm (read: big blue eyes and a smile) and convinced the waiter to hook us up with the Canoe for Four—an off-menu, aloha-infused platter of appetizers that will make you want to hula in your seat. Pro tip: order based on your group size unless you’re down to throw hands over the last piece of misoyaki butterfish. Where to sit? If you’re after happy hour deals, park yourself in the bar. If you prefer San Diego waterfront people-watching, snag a table by the waterline. Inside, the dining room is classy—wall of wine, open kitchen, all that jazz—but honestly, why would you sit indoors when you can have sea breezes and prime sunset views? Bottom line: Roy’s is a low-key waterfront gem, perfect for sipping, snacking, and pretending you live the kind of life where this is just your casual Tuesday night spot.