Red Marlin

Gluten-free and dairy free marked on menu. Server very knowledgeable! Little on the high side, but generous proportions and delicious! Plus, right on the water!

We were staying at the Hyatt and stopped by for dinner - Monday without a reservation. Got a coveted window seat (charging for seats is a bit ridiculous - they charge 20 for a window seat reservation and 50 for a fire pit). It was not busy on Monday night. The food was solid - the calamari was a highlight - loaded mashed potatoes were great, iceberg salad solid, and the filet was good, the sauce was great just needed more of it. The scalloped potatoes they give you are not very good. The service was solid and drinks good. This place is overpriced by about 5-10$ per dish. 14$ for fries is a bit crazy. 50 for shrimp scampi, again just 10$ over market. Drinks were the same about 3-5 over market. Overall good experience but most likely won’t be back.

Breakfast at the Red Marlin wasn’t as good as expected. It seems that each time I return the buffet has less and less items. I commented to the waiter that the breakfast as more like that at a Hyatt Place than what I usually get at a Hyatt Regency. As Globalist our breakfast was a no charge benefit for us…the recipe showed $90 for two with Orange juice and a cappuccino…very expensive for the slim offering with few items. The second morning we skipped the free breakfast at the restaurant and ate elsewhere. What has been one of our favorite properties the HRMB seems to be skimping on F&B while also letting the building and furniture show its age. I will most likely return but may stay at the La Jolla HR to compare on my next trip to SD. A great staff keeping a historic property as well as they can. The lowly breakfast was really a let down and may be the impetus to stay elsewhere.

We stopped by just for dessert and were not disappointed! I had the warm apple tart, which was perfectly spiced and comforting, and the chocolate ganache cake was rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious. The service was excellent from start to finish. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere made the experience even better. Definitely worth a visit if you have a sweet tooth!

I dined in a couple of times and did takeaway for dinner. The view overlooking the harbor was pretty, and it was a relaxing way to start the day. The morning staff were attentive, and I was able to get some work done while I ate breakfast. I think the food was okay for the cost, it might be that the dinner offerings are better.