The food was delicious. Water front views were amazing. Service lacked a little bit but it was all good. read more

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Delicious dinner spot for post-trade show celebratory meal. Enjoyed fresh fish dishes, strong inventive cocktails, delicious dessert and a chill waterfront atmosphere. Great meal, ambiance and caring service. Recommend. read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - Smoky cocktail - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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We recently stopped into Sally's for some oysters and martinis and had a good experience. The oysters were good and the martinis were decent. I can't speak to the rest of the food though, as we only had this as a little appetizer before we went out for dinner. The restaurant was quite quiet when we were there and service was good, but nothing to write home about. I can't say that our server was friendly, but it was also early in the evening so they were probably just getting started. The ambience is quite nice as you overlook the water, but I couldn't help but feel that something was just missing in general from the restaurant. Next time I'm in San Diego I will definitely come back to try more dishes read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Best chilaquiles I've ever had. The birria sauce to dump on added that extra touch. The Sunnyside egg on top with the creamy avocado was nice. I ordered a hot cup of tea and I was happy. The restaurant was very quiet in the morning when I went. Most people are outside, while I ate inside. But sitting next to the window, the place was lovely. The staff was good, and quality was there. read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - Chilaquiles - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

We found it absolutely shocking that the restaurant charged $30+ for one martini. That is absolutely tourist price gouging. As local San Diegans we love dining all over San Diego and resent experiencing that kind of pricing in our own backyard. Some prices on the food menu were equally shocking. Although the food we ordered was tasty, it was not sufficient enough to overcome the sticker shock. We will not return. read more

We love coming to Sally's as a family for a special occasion like a new job or Mother's Day! We had a lovely early Sunday dinner complete with the Padres winning game on the TVs! We enjoyed the burger, blackened halibut sandwich, lobster roll, chicken sandwich and fish tacos, the quality is always great as well as the service! We celebrated Mother's Day with the tres leches mousse which was delicious! Overall a solid restaurant to come to for great eats and a great view of the San Diego marina! read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - View from Sally's - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a business lunch here and it was a good experience . Weight staff very friendly and high energy . food was really good quality. Crabcakes were not dry at all, large portion, good flavor definitely had a fresh crab taste, not overly comprised of filler. I ordered the catch of the day, Mexican Seabass. Very nice piece of fish served with fresh vegetables. Ordered their raspberry pistachio cheesecake, this was an excellent dessert. Only reason for four stars instead of five is I felt the price was a bit high for lunch. after tip Cost over $280 for a lunch for three, no alcohol read more

I ate at Sally's on Sunday and had a spectacular meal with a great view. There was a mix up with my room at the Hyatt Grand and had to check-out early. As an apology from the Hyatt, the front desk manager walked me over to Sally's to inform them they were to give me a $100 credit on my bill. A couple friends came down to eat with me before I left for the airport and we had a great lunch. Frank, our server, was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed. When I pulled my card out to pay, Frank informed me the entire lunch had been taken care of! I insisted on paying, but Frank wouldn't allow me to. Sally's is a Hyatt owned restaurant. I only stay at Hyatt hotels when available and this type of hospitality is why! I will absolutely stay at the Hyatt Grand in San Diego again and will be back to dine at Sally's again! Lastly, if you eat there, you MUST get the Grilled octopus appetizer. It was hands down the best octopus I've ever eaten! read more

Great location by seaport pier with plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the water. I had the lobster roll which was delicious. Service was very friendly and prompt. My friends both had the fish and chips which looked amazing as well. read more

Went here while we're visiting SD for the weekend. The place is places of course so we sat at the counter instead, which was better since we got amazing service and quick too since we got a show to catch. The foods were impressive great, spot on and flavorful. The atmosphere was chill, friendly, with a touch of high end. Really enjoyed overall. read more

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Terrible hostess service. I was told it's sold out and waited 1:30 while the restaurant is empty. For reservations that never filled the restaurant. read more

Came here for a work dinner recently. Service was great for our group of 10! I ordered the sea bass with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Portion of the fish was generous, and it was cooked perfectly; just wish there were more asparagus and mashed potatoes. Their fries were also delicious (they are the flat, steak style). Their bread is also delicious--nice and fluffy with a good crust. We sat outside and enjoyed the sea breeze and people watching. They have large umbrellas for the sun and some heat lamps when the sun goes down. Personally, I would not come here unless I was expensing the meal just because prices are super steep. But if you're coming for a work dinner, the ambiance, service, and good are great. read more

I dined here for a late lunch with a party of 8 on a Sunday. We had to wait quite some time to be seated, despite there being many large open tables available inside and outside of the restaurant. One seated, it took some time for our waiter to come take our orders as well. I had the ultimate Bloody Mary, oysters and fish and chips. All three were good but just average. Nothing much to rave about and definitely not worth the price. The restaurant is in a very touristy part of town and the view of the bay is beautiful so I can see why everything would be overpriced. It was a fine experience but not sure I would dine here again. read more

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We were a party of 4 on the waterfront. Watching the gulls, boats, the setting sun and the ninja skateboarders do their thing. Some people are put off by that level of commotion but it's all good, IMO, at least until large underdressed sweaty people huff by. Otherwise, this little perch by the water is where you want to be. The frosty IPA and strong gin & tonics were brought out post haste. We settled into those as our WEDGE SALAD came out. Crispy iceberg lettuce with giant bleu cheese crumbles, bold hunks of bacon and crunchy nuts and tasty dressing. Dug it. The main event was THE LOBSTER ROLL and THE PORK CHOP. Both were very good. Ride, Sally, Ride and let your mystery ship keep on churnin' out that delicious fare. read more

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Enjoyed Sally's very much. Was in San Diego for the weekend and went to Sally's for lunch. From the moment I arrived, I felt very welcomed. I had my two dogs and they are very dog friendly. Frankie was my server and he was awesome. He made sure my dogs and I were taken care of. I ordered the Baja clam chowder, fish and chips and a mimosa. The mimosa was really good. The clam chowder was the best I have ever had. Fish and chips were great. The fish was Chilean sea bass. Most fish is either cod or halibut. They have a dog menu and my dogs ate good. They had 5he surf and turf bowl and a turkey dog cigar treat. Overall experience was amazing. Definitely will go back whenever in San Diego. read more

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Somewhat small menu, excellent location right on the harbor at Seaport Village, servers were great and attentive. Menu is slightly pricey- for what you're getting. I don't particularly enjoy going to restaurants and having to work at my food; a seafood cobb salad (around $40) came out like lettuce wraps with what I think was butter lettuce? The pancetta was a nice touch but I sat through a business dinner cutting up my lettuce for a salad with colleagues... so that could certainly use some help. Everyone seemed to enjoy their dishes for the most part but there was nothing that stood out food wise, except possibly the mushroom appetizer- which was tasty and unique. Probably wouldn't come back. read more

Disappointing in every regard except the view...tells you something. We hadn't eaten there in years but was excited as I knew they remodeled and updated their menu. 3 of us for dinner (I note a lot of reviews are for lunch) and nothing was above "just ok." The service was rote, one order of steaks got it right with rare, the 2nd ordered medium rare and it was definitely rare. I had to use a knife to cut thru the hard crust on my halibut - it was strange. My vegetables were a mish mash of several vegetables and small potatoes - no attempt at presentation. Blah, ok, service going thru the motions. read more

One and done. The online menu without prices should've been enough warning. But, Sally's location and last minute reservation availability in the busy San Diego Seaport tourist area beckoned. Being from San Francisco, relatively high dining prices don't usually knock us for a loop. But, Sally's Waterfront Dining's prices were nothing less than OBSCENE. Our bill for two bowls of soup, one salad with addition of flank steak, a minuscule lobster roll with soggy French fries ($34), one glass of wine and a weak, ice laden cocktail added up to a bottom line charge of $196.00 (including a mysterious 6% "surcharge" which turned out to be removable after I never could get a clear explanation of its purpose or justification). FWIW, though some of the items (e.g., the soup) were adequate, the bulk of the food order was mediocre at best. I almost felt sorry for the decent waiter who had to serve the slop and then show you the rip off bill. At the bottom line, there are far better choices in that popular San Diego harbor area (e.g., Brigantine at Portside, Puesto at Headquarters). Even the chain Cheesecake Factory would be a more pleasing and reasonably priced option. read more

To quote the Humungus from Mad Max "Disappointed!". Haven't visited Seaport Village since they started the recent remodeling/destruction process. Sally's has gone through a complete rebuild. It's owned by one of the huge hotels around it. The new building and grounds are beautiful as are most of the staff. We went for an early lunch Sunday. The outside seating was uncomfortably loud so we went inside. The building is modern, clean and minimalist with all the atmosphere of a modern airport lounge. We had a nice table next to the windows. Service started well with drinks but it took 20 minutes for the designer bread to arrive and 30 for the octopus. Both were nice...not earth shattering but OK. I'm a Britt 30 years in the states but I still miss fish and chips...so that's what I ordered. My lovely wife had the tacos and my grandson had the swordfish. Verdict: Swordfish a bit dry but the marinade/sauce was good. Tacos...hard fail. No flavor, dry fish, bean slurry "disgusting" Fish and chips...mediocre at very best. Two small fish pieces fried in breadcrumbs rather than batter. The chips were the right size but dried out and not salted at all. We didn't have salt and pepper on our table and the one I stole was damp so didn't sprinkle well. After all that there was no interest in desert. Conclusion: Service OK certainly pleasant. When I questioned the unexpected 6% surcharge I was told that was for hotel residents but if I insisted (we weren't residents) the he could go get a manager to remove it came with an audible eye roll so I told him not to bother. Total One glass house chard one cocktail and the above food with BS service charge and tip $245. Overall...if I were hosting a corporate event to butter up clients the venue is impressive but limited tho the menu was it under delivered at every level. Not disastrously but way below I'd expect from that ambitious a venue. read more

AMBIANCE Sally's Fish House is a seafood restaurant and bar with a spacious, modern interior, outdoor seating outdoor heating, and marina/waterfront views. SERVICE Staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations. Food came out fresh. FOOD Price is steep to deliver quality, not necessarily flavor. 4.5/5 Sally's Seafood Bisque (rich, creamy, savory) king crab, rock shrimp, lobster, pepitas, pumpkin seed oil. 4/5 Jumbo Crab & Avocado Salad (light, earthy): (shell fish, dairy) gf greek yogurt cheyenne sauce, belgian endive. This salad was much smaller than anticipated. 3/5 Cavatelli Pasta (a bit bland on its own, 4/5 with added salt, 5/5 with seafood bisque drizzled atop): fava beans, crispy shiitake, asparagus, carrot & ramp gremolata, blistered tomatoes, pecorino, citrus toasted breadcrumb vegetarian 4/5 Jumbo Garlic Shrimp 4 tender pieces 4.5/5 Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (decadent): Soft graham crust, tart berry compote, rhubarb glaze, creamy chantilly TIP: Parking at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego hotel is validated here. read more

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I wasn't as impressed with this establishment as I was with the view that surrounds it. Nothing really to complain about, the whole meal was just "okay" to me. Pretty empty on a Sunday afternoon around 2-3PM. Loved that their patio had big umbrellas to help ease the sunlight & heat. Our waiter was nice and helpful, but one of the people who brought our food totally forgot about us asking for utensils so we had to ask our server when he checked on us. It wasn't busy, so there was no excuse to forget that quick. Anyway, the food was okay. Ordered the crab cakes & the octopus for apps. Both were good, but didn't blow anyone away good. Then I got the lobster roll which is prepared the "cold" way and couldn't be prepared any other way. That was a pretty good & hefty sandwich, but it lacked flavor so I didn't really enjoy it. We ordered half a dozen oysters that had yuzu popping pearls when bitten into. We thought was a neat idea! The highlight of the meal was the dessert which our waiter gave high praises to! It was a really good Tres Leches cake. Super moist & soft but not overly sweet. 5/5 for that dessert. Everything else was eh. read more

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Atmosphere of this restaurant is wonderful. Our food was terrific as was our waiter. But when the bill came, we saw that in addition to the tax, which of course is normal there was an additional payment titled surcharge. When a restaurant blatantly puts that on a bill, it is their way of saying that they don't like the government forcing them to pay their employees a living wage. read more

Gross. There's nothing else to add but the review needs to be 85 characters. Disgusting pub food with loud bussing station in middle of restaurant - sounds like 8th grade cafeteria and not in a nostalgic way. read more

Wow, had the Blackberry and blueberry mojito and the fish and chips. The meal comes with 4 sauces and the fish was cooked perfectly. I didn't expect it to be so delicious! The view of the water is delightful and it gives a fun San Diego feel. The service was exceptional, Alex was gracious and very attentive! Loved this place. read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped here for a quick lunch after arriving at the airport. Was very happy, everything was great! Server was very attentive and kind. Caprese salad was fresh and unique. Ahi tuna burger was one of the better pieces of tuna I've had (outside of a fish market) Outside seating was a fun vibe too. read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - Caprese - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

While visiting San Diego, Sally's Fish House was on my list to experience. Situated directly on the bay, the views were amazing to say the least. My choice was the 'fish &chips' for dinner. My first visit here, but I believe this has to be one of the best items offered. The fish was cooked to perfection, light and crispy, and the plate was prepared beautifully. I highly recommend Sally's, and a stroll along the bay to take in all the sights. read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by for lunch while attending a conference at the Grand Hyatt. The pro of this restaurant is the beautiful location with harbor views. We weren't able to get an outdoor table, but the views were just as gorgeous from the inside dining room. Service was slow - it took a long time to get our server's attention to get our order in, and an even longer wait time for the food. We were rushing through lunch since we had to return to the conference. I thought 1 hour would be sufficient, but it's better to budget at least 1.5 hours for lunch here. Food was Just average and very overpriced. We ordered the ahi tuna burger and the catch of the day, both of which were good but nothing special. I wouldn't go back, as I'm sure there are other seafood restaurants offering same/better quality at a more affordable price point, with faster service. read more

5 out of 5 Dog friendly, prompt service, excellent food and non-alcoholic drink options, the view is incredible, and people watching is entertaining! Sally's should have a higher rating. I see most people complain about prices. We did not think it was spendy. Dine out in Seattle, then you can harp on prices. We will be back when in San Diego! read more

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Food: 5* Service: 5* Ambiance: 4* Price: 4* During a conference, a friend and I stopped by here for some seafood. I had the seafood tower. It had oysters, jumbo shrimp, crab legs, and mini-lobster tails. Wow! Everything was perfect. Perfectly cooked, plump, juicy, and tasty. Actually, writing this now makes me want it again. I will return. read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - Seafood Tower - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

On a recent trip to San Diego we decided to come here for lunch as we had our pup with us and I had read about their elaborate dog menu. The restaurant is part of the Grand Hyatt Manchester Hotel but is located outside on the waterfront. This is a beautiful area to walk around with a dog and I can see why the restaurant caters to them. Although the human food I thought was good, there wasn't anything that was super memorable. However the dog menu I felt very different about. The extensiveness and variety of items made our pup so excited! They even timed his snacks / meals so that he wouldn't devour them right away and never was waiting too long for the next item. read more

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This is our favorite dog friendly restaurant!! Our Golden, will actually attempt to drag us in as soon we approach. Great dog menu too! We've been coming to Sally's for years. Happy to see the same great servers, year after year. Our "go to" choices.... Seafood Cobb salad, perfectly grilled scallops and shrimp. Clam chowder w/their rosemary honey bread. Lobster roll with a generous portion of fresh fruit. Harvest salad with grilled salmon. We also enjoyed their Sushi but I no longer see it on their menu. My husband's enjoys their old fashion cocktail and I favor their lemon drop. read more

We found this place after spending the day at Lego Land. We looked a Seafood Restaurant and this placed popped up. It is located overlooking the marina. It is right next to the Convention Center next to the Marriott and the Hyatt. We were seared right away at 7 pm bug we did make reservations earlier in the day. We started with the Parker Rolls, Oysters on a Half Shell, and the Crab Cakes. The Rolls were slightly crispy and just came out of the oven. The butter they came with was perfect. The Oysters were fresh and not fishy at all. They were perfect with lemon and tabasco sauce. The Crab Cakes with mango salsa were perfect. We all shared The Brazino, The Chilean Sea Bass, and The Paella. The Brazino was light and soft. The Chilean Sea Bass was excellent and came out on a bed of black squid ink linguini. The Paella was a hearty portion. It came out lobster tail. We finished with The Brown Butter Cake with Gelato. It was the prefect ending to a delicious meal. The atmosphere was upscale, the service was prompt, and the food was delicious. We would definitely return again. read more

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Updated July 2025 - This is specifically because of the bartender Ray - we stopped by to revisit Memory Road since our dog crossed the rainbow bridge. It was a special place for our family. They were in the middle of closing for the evening, and Ray may us felt so special. He recognized why we were there, the reason, and bent over backwards to secure us our favorite little spot with the fireplace for a quick drink so we could reminisce about good times with our doggo. Thank you RAY - that was a very nice gesture to us and Sallys has and forever will have a very special place in my heart. Long over due post. My wife, my dog and I have been going here for a long time. It turned into our go to spot right before Covid shut it down. We started coming back after about ramped up our visits much more recently and huge part of why we always go back is because of the service here. Specifically because of Philip and JP. W recently went to celebrate my birthday because it's not only one of our favorite places but also because they are pet friendly. Our dog had been diagnosed with a terminal illness which meant we can't go anywhere with out him. Because of their patio, the fire place and all the grass nearby it is the perfect place for all us and we are so thankful to everyone who made my birthday special. Thank you. read more

Stopped in after business meetings during the week. Glad I did. The meal was just what I needed after a week of bulk foods for conferences. I ordered the fish and chips and a gin and tonic. Both were excellent. The fish is Chilean Sea Bass, fresh, and it is perfectly fried and so golden and crispy. The fish was beautiful and tender, so flavorful. Sauces included the usuals: malt vinegar and tartar. The surprise was a tamarind sauce which was lovely. Steak fries were served with it. The gin and tonic was Empress gin and fever tree tonic along with some cucumber. A nice twist. I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - Fish and chips. - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I had the choice for any restaurant in San Diego for my birthday and I remembered Sally's from 5 years ago had the amazing seafood tower. We went to celebrate a big milestone in my life, The food was mediocre, had to ask for small things like butter and horseradish. I wanted to leave right then and wish I would have. Waiter obviously tired and not concerned about our experience. We ate in awkward silence. Asked the hostess if we could move tables but we already had food. We spent over 200.00 no birthday dessert offered like I was not worth it. Went home and ate peanut butter and jelly as we were starving. So disappointed we both will never go back there. Spend your money and precious time somewhere else. read more

While planning a friend trip to San Diego, we knew we wanted at least one seafood spot and we discovered Sally's Fish House and Bar! The location was right by the water, so I would recommend eating inside if you're going during the colder months of San Diego, but really pretty area! The waiter was really nice and even gave us a few recommendations, but I immediately knew I wanted the lobster roll. I thought the taste was good and it came with potato wedges which were perfectly crispy. I would be interested in coming back and trying other menu items! read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Okay, so our VP booked this place for the ambience, of which, it has plenty, very beautiful view. The food though. I ordered the Lobster Roll and they used the parts of the lobster that is up in the claw, very thin, gross, and fishy. I sent it back. I asked for the burger, feeling it was a safe choice, I told him medium well. It came back almost raw. I wasn't going to send it back again, at a company function, so I took it home and gave it to the dogs. So the company lunch I so looked forward to ended up with me getting nothing decent to eat. The appetizers were okay, the empanada was good, the bread and crab cakes so-so. very disappointed and discouraged by this place. read more

Very disappointed. I've eaten there for lunch a couple of times over a few years and it was good, but I took my girlfriend there for Valentines day and it was a disaster. After reserving a table inside in advance, we where seated outside due to no tables available insde. They do have heaters under the coverings but still was cold. My girlfriend ordered the "Valentine special" which was lobster suffed ravioli. It was brought by a kitchen worker, The bread was burnt to a black crust on one side and not toasted on the other. The ravioli was cold and under cooked, my scallops had no sear and was just warm. Bad service took forever to get our drink that arrive minutes before the food. Never going back... read more

Very overpriced and small portions, particularly for the appetizers. It's located in a hotel that's on the water, so I suppose you're paying for the views and convenience. read more

Sally's Waterfront Dining - Yellowfin Tuna Aguachile - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Worst cioppino I've ever had. My wife enjoyed her swordfish, but her potatoes were undercooked.