Best Waterfront Restaurants in Kearny Mesa

17 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Roy's San Diego Waterfront restaurant

1. Roy's San Diego Waterfront

4.1

Excellent(3605)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

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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2. Peohe's - Coronado Waterfront Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(8713)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Coronado

Booked 51 times today

Nestled on Coronado Island, offers spectacular waterfront views of the San Diego Skyline just across the bay. Famous for fresh fish, seafood, steaks, prime rib and other Island-inspired cuisine. 3 Hour Parking Validation when you dine with Peohe's.

3. Edgewater Grill

4.2

Awesome(1335)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Edgewater Grill is located in Seaport Village, on downtown San Diego's Bay. We have one of the finest waterfront views in San Diego! Spanning the length of the restaurant are outdoor patios where guests can enjoy an unobstructed view of the Coronado Bridge and Island.

4. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(4764)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 121 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

5. Island Prime

4.7

Exceptional(8264)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 61 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

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6. Oceana Coastal Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(1286)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 8 times today

Oceana Coastal Kitchen features chef-driven, California cuisine along with modern, ocean-inspired design. The restaurant offers a memorable bayfront dining experience at an iconic Pacific Beach hideaway.The airy waterfront restaurant includes several distinct dining areas such as a quartz-topped cold bar embedded with mother of pearl and sea glass. The focal point in Oceana Coastal Kitchen's main dining room is an impressive 800-gallon aquarium, while a sliding window fully opens to showcase unobstructed views of Mission Bay.Oceana Coastal Kitchen offers an al fresco experience for guests, complete with sleek booths and tables with sweeping panoramic waterfront views. Led by Executive Chef Paul Arias, favorite menu items include the Oceana House Roll, the Harris Ranch Ribeye, and the Striped Seabass.We are excited to announce that we have been recognized by TripAdvisor as a 2023 Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best award winner, ranking 10th in the country for “Everyday Eats.”

7. Dockside 1953

4.4

Awesome(574)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Mission Beach

Booked 28 times today

With its spectacular waterfront setting, nautical-inspired design, and new menu of mouthwatering dishes by new Executive Chef Bryan Stuppy, Dockside 1953 is poised to become a favorite restaurant of hotel guests and locals alike. Aptly named for its marina-facing, bayfront locale at the Bahia Resort Hotel and the year that the resort opened, Dockside 1953 is a stunning standout sure to invigorate San Diego’s dining scene. Fresh, coastal-inspired, and locally sourced -- our eclectic menu of California fare features dishes to satisfy all palates. With a dedication to high-quality ingredients, menu highlights include butterscotch banana French toast and chilaquiles for breakfast, rockfish ceviche’ and a selection of flatbreads for lunch, pan-seared seabass and steak frites au poivre for dinner, and a thoughtful wine and cocktail menu. The extensive outdoor patio features cozy fire pits, gorgeous marina views, and a covered trellis to comfortably shade guests from the sun and rain.

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8. Waterbar San Diego

4.5

Awesome(381)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pacific Beach

Booked 11 times today

Located alongside the vibrant ocean-front boardwalk in Pacific Beach, Waterbar offers only the best in tantalizing menus, innovative libations, panoramic views, and lively entertainment. Our “social seafood” menu is inspired by East coast, West coast and Baja cuisines, and transforms the freshest flavors through our chef’s unique renditions of coastal classics. Flavor-forward craft cocktails, local micro-brews, national brand favorites, and a diverse wine list are offered across comfortable bar seating, community-table dining, and intimate ocean-side tables. Waterbar’s thriving, energetic environment captures the passion of San Diego’s iconic coastline for an unforgettably satisfying experience.

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9. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.7

Exceptional(6594)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 59 times today

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

10. Tidal

4.4

Awesome(1136)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Mission Bay

Booked 16 times today

Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Roy's San Diego Waterfront

2. Peohe's - Coronado Waterfront Restaurant

3. Edgewater Grill

4. C-Level

5. Island Prime

6. Oceana Coastal Kitchen

7. Dockside 1953

8. Waterbar San Diego

9. Tom Hams Lighthouse

10. Tidal

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