The Galley

Staying at the Gaylord Pacific and this is the only off site restaurant in walking distance. There is a sign to see the hostess for a seat but no one seated us and a group leaving told us they had to seat themselves. We noticed the waiter was alone and he was spread too thin. He was real nice and did what he could to keep up. We blame the management for not having the staff to run a decent restaurant. We got our food 5 minutes before our drinks and the kid’s water. The fish and chips were good, I got a good amount of fish and the fries were pretty good. My wife was happy with her chicken quesadilla and my son liked his poke. The clam chowder was so-so. All in all it was good because of the waiter, the location and some pretty good food, if there was competition, I would pass.

We visited this bar due to a google recommendation while we stayed in Chula Vista for one night on our California Roundtrip. A very nice spot, directly at the marina. Delicious food and a fantastic live band - wonderful! This was the perfect evening for us.

Beautiful ocean views and great seafood at The Galley! We started with the ahi tuna poke, and for entrees had the mango mahi and surf and turf skewers. We loved sitting on the dog friendly patio with a great view of the pier. The severs are all very friendly. We had to wait about 25 minutes for our table on a Saturday afternoon and the food took a bit of time to come out, but the environment makes up for it. Recommend!

I stayed at the Gaylord Resort and decided to try this place across the street. Nice scenic walk to the marina/pier/shore. Great customer service (Sirenia)! I had the Steak w/gorgonzola cream sauce-excellent! Clam chowder was okay. I'd definitely come back! Recommend making reservations! It picks up after 6pm

The overall experience at this restaurant was outstanding. From the start, staff created a friendly and inviting atmosphere that set the tone for the meal. The menu included a wide range of delicious options, making it easy to find something appealing. Each dish tasted fresh and was served quickly, arriving warm and well-presented. The flavors were consistent and satisfying, clearly reflecting attention to detail in preparation. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and drinks were kept full throughout. The atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Every aspect of the visit was positive, making this a restaurant worth revisiting often.

I honestly have no idea how this place has a 4.3 rating. Too much batter on the fish and chips. The (chicken) nachos was like microwaved cheese melted on the chips. And they switched regular nachos with my chicken nachos with a different table, so I had to ask about the chicken after getting the nachos, and then the chicken was REALLY dry. Not a lot of seasoning to it either. The server seemed like she had wayyyy too many tables. She wasn't bad, she was just really busy and doing too much. They had live music which is fine. But the atmosphere is definitely for the older, older generations. It did have a nice view and shading for the outside patio, which was the best part. On food alone, I won't be back. San Diego has too many options to go to this mediocre place.

Place seemed very dated. Hostess Didn't know anything about gluten free... Then no server came. Nothing marked on menu. Waited on nearly 20 minutes for a server. No one came so we left. Didn't feel very clean either. Too bad because we were looking forward to eating there.

My first time there tonight. A beautiful setting for a restaurant to have. Plenty of parking. We were offered inside or outside, I suggest outside. Inside has elevated tables and the bar. Patio is lower tables and views. Our waitress Alexandria arrived in 5 min. (Not bad) and promptly asked to take our food order. It's been a long time since a waitress just bypassed the drink order and started with food. Lol. Food arrived via food runners and is as seen here. The $32 blackened Salmon was a bit dry and the plate soaked in butter. The $20 burger was not the meat of a $20 burger. It was meat of a $9 burger with a harbor view. The fries were surprisingly good though. The $18 grilled shrimp were tasty and also butter soaked. Not bad. I don't think we would have ever seen our waitress again if the food runners didn't remind her we had no silverware for our food plates. After that, not till we requested our check. It looks like they have live music, comedy and karaoke. I would try it again because we live nearby but I wouldn't drive a long way to give the second shot. Family of 3, $83.00

I got fish and chips. The fish was tender and flakey, the breading was nice and crispy and not overpowering the fish. There was a lack of flavor over all, I wish the batter had additional seasoning. The tartar sauce was more on the side of mayonnaise than traditional tartar sauce. The coleslaw was fresh but also missing a bit of flavor. The French fries were fine. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, I'm giving a plus for this place being dog friendly. The view is also really nice, getting to look out at the marina.

I've eaten here a couple times and it's all been pretty pleasant. The fish & chips were good and I had the cheeseburger another time, which was also better than average but also not the best. It's fine though. I wish the searing more comfortable. For such a prime location right at the marina, if they splurged on premium chairs and cushions for the benches, it would elevate the experience. The waitstaff always look frazzled like they are maybe short staffed? Nevertheless, I've never had any issues with my food or the time it takes from ordering to getting my food.

We stop by for breakfast about every 2 months with a few poodles after playing K9 frisbee. (https://tossandfetch.com/). Gina is always so sweet and patient with us while we're fussing with the dogs to settle them. My dogs are too tall to stand under table and they decided to sit on the bench with me! I was more frustrated with them than anyone else was. It was busier than usual since it was Father's Day. I was surprised to only see Gina as wait staff, looked as if she was tending to well over 10 tables and never able to stop by to fill our water or check on us after 30 minutes. I was able to catch her attention and ask her for our bill and take out boxes and ended up walking to the front to pay in hopes to save her a trip from running back and forth to our table. I've never met any other table staff aside from her. I went with the egg Benedict which was amazing btw! And we'd been wanting to try the zucchini for ever and learned that it's now on the Summer Happy hour menu and served at breakfast on Sundays. What a delicious treat at a great price!!! The convention center will begin to bring new customers, that may expect a larger variety of food options and faster service, but what makes the Galley unique and special to me and many other local customers is the peaceful atmosphere with simple home cooked style comfort food without all the overpriced decorative bean sprouts and garnishes.

Great ambiance and live music on Sundays with a nice marina view Delicious fish n chips service a bit slow so patience is needed

Really good fish and chips, quesadilla and zucchini sticks. Great portions. Nice location with a view of the marina. Slow service. A great option if you are staying at the Gaylord resort which lacks some better food options. Beautiful sunset views.

Fish and Chips were great and the reason for our visit. The service was slow beginning with being seated. A server kept telling us and those she passed by that were seated, someone would be with us. Servers were friendly but missing most of the time, They came with the bill without asking if we wanted dessert. I think they may be understaffed.

We took our buddy out with us, loved to go out and enjoy fish so got there right before the band Manzanita Blues..they have scheduled of bands that play up til next month different bands And weekly happy hour prices too But Wednesday is Cheese burger &. Fish and Chips on Thursday's are $16.99 Today there wasn't a big crowd but the server was serving us all. And not friendly not all. I watch her go from table to table And no help. But the hostess up front was handing hands and kissing a guy. While they didn't help her. Our food was good and band played and it was busy and good music they played Etta James and bunch more songs Then we walking around the marina a gorgeous day

The service is extremely slow very laid back almost like Island time. I think it might need a little upgrade to just now next to the Gaylord Hotel. But it's very relaxing very chill with a beautiful view if you sit outside. But like I said they're going to have to up the game now that they're going to be next to a high-end Hotel I waited about 10 minutes to be seated bear in mind I was maybe only the 4th customer outside. Food portions are extremely large. I have been sitting at my table for about 10 minutes and nobody has offered me water but they did say they'd come back. But overall it's a nice little place I will definitely come back

We ordered the fish and chips -- they serve generous portions of cod along with plenty of fries. Come between 4- 8pm , enjoy their Happy Hour for Fish & Chips for $16.99 !!! It was great to have dined in the patio to overlook the sailboats. Our server gave us wonderful service and made sure that we were well taken care of. The Galley At The Marina is quite accomodating since they're pet-friendly for ALL outdoor seating. :) Make sure to check this restaurant out!

Great Santana band was playing when we got there. Gets crowded after a while. They charge $10 cover on Friday's and Saturdays. People love to dance, but there is not a single fan, floors get slippery and unsafe, and wobbly patio plastic tables do cheapen the experience and ambience. Not sure what the cover charge covers, if the band then I am ok with that. Perhaps, investing and expanding the patio - so more people can enjoy and actually breathe if you promote bands and have music often. Food portions are humongous, and yet the "Famous Fish & Chips" underwhelmingly flavorless on the inside and on the outside. Size doesn't matter when the food is blah. Service was ok. Actually we have to ask to bring our food because the server forgot. More servers needed for the busy nights for sure. They do offer military discount. Overall for the music experience it was fun!!! but everything can benefit from some improvement.

I just finished reading a list of fish an chip places here in San Diego. If you happen to be in Chula Vista ca an want some fish & chips well head over to the Chula Vista marina where the new Gaylord resort hotel is . The Galley restaurant serves some of the best fish and chips in all of San Diego and perhaps past . These are very shareable chips . The service is excellent and the ambience is a vacation vibe .Tasty times ahead !!

Good experience! Found this gorgeous spot for its views of the marina and enjoyed the gorgeous sunset out the windows of the patio. The food was liked by all of my family with good variety for a picky group. Was fairly busy and we felt terrible as the restaurant had only one waiter working during a fairly peak dinner rush. We had to seat ourselves and weren't greeted for 20 minutes but once our order was taken by the incredibly hard working Isaias the food came out within 12 minutes and tasted wonderful. I gave 4 stars for the hard working waiter as well as great food but more like a 3.5 if that was an option lol. This spot is a must visit as long as they can schedule some more staff!

We went to hear the band Samba Pa' Ti and have dinner. We didn't want to spend $10 extra, each, to sit in the area near the band. We sat on the outside by the water and that was nice, though we couldn't really see into the band area and when we went to check, it is a small dance area. We had the fish and chips for dinner and asked that they split separate plates for two. They graciously did split it with the fries on one plate and fish and sides separately. There was more than enough food for each of us and we couldn't finish the fries and took them home. It is a really good meal.

No longer have the all you can eat fish and chips and the portions are a lot smaller yet more expensive. Just not what it used to be and we no longer come here. Sad how much it changed and not for the better.

We have been coming here for years and all of a sudden tonight they don't allow couples to sit at a four top because of owners rules. When asked to be moved the hostess took us to a four top right under the speaker for a $10 charge per person. We offered to pay the $10 cover charge to occupy a table on the patio but away from the speaker but the "manager" said It doesn't work like that and was not sorry to see us walk away. Well Mr. Owner, you lost two loyal local customers for life and maybe more because I will be sure to tell everyone I know!

Nice place for dinner and dance. Servers are nice but a little confused. I went to get water myself and order a drink. Bartender was very friendly . Food I just ordered soup, it was good and came fast. Overall was good but doesn't expect a great service I think they get overwhelm when is busy.

Today wanted to take our child and mother law out to eat and from the moment we showed up the experience hasn't been good . We waited 5 minutes and the gentle said just sit anywhere and I will bring you a menu . So we sat down and waited for him to come back . Well as we was waiting the same gentleman helped another couple that came in behind us to there table with menu and never came to our table that was just right in front of the entrance , couldn't miss us . So we waited a few more minutes like 5 more minutes not even I will be with you or anything . So we decided that today wasn't our time to eat there . As we was leaving the gentleman saw us leaving and didn't even gesture for us to stay or say sorry . I can honestly saw I don't think we will come back and this place has had good reviews.

Always a treat eating at this place. Service is always very prompt and people are kind. What more do you need; fresh air, ocean breeze, & good food.

Stopped in on Saturday evening to take advantage of their Happy Hour at the bar. Never made it into the restaurant area, but sitting at the bar provides great views of the marina and water. The bartenders and wait staff were very friendly, and took good care of us. Just off the bar is a large, tent covered patio, with live music and dancing. We had a couple Happy Hour drinks, and ordered a couple items from the HH menu: Potato Skins ($8), Zucchini ($7), and Wings ($9). We also wanted to try their Clam Chowder, which I was told is fantastic, but they were out and brought us their Albondigas (Mexican Meatball) Soup ($11) instead. I have to say, it was quite flavorful. The HH food was good, but typical bar food. Happy Hour is Sunday - Wednesday ALL DAY, and Thursday - Saturday 3 - 6 PM. Seems like there are a lot of "regulars" that hang out here, and the atmosphere was lively. Overall, we had a good time, and I'd definitely go back.

Zero stars. They were not so busy they couldn't check on us, but she didn't come back voluntarily. We basically had to create a stir to be acknowledged in order to get drink refills. Food was average and very overpriced. We got an order of fish and chips, calamari and a bowl of clam chowder. Not a fan of any of it. Diners around us seemed to be in the same boat. Biggest pet peeve: we don't see her for our entire meal but when she brought the handheld device to pay? She stood right there watching to see what I would type in for the tip. 5%. She didn't even deserve that. Never again.

So I was a bartender. I know. I waited 40 minutes for my to go order while the bartender did shots with his friends. He tells me it was just put up in the window. Cold soggy crap. What else can I say.

Best fish and chips I've ever had! I came here on a Thursday (the day they have their fish and chips special) and I was very impressed! They were not greasy nor oily, in fact they were crispy. Also they were a lot bigger than I expected. On Thursdays they have the all you can eat special but the serving size is massive! I couldn't get past the first basket! I don't even remember having fish and chips this good in London. Service is a little bit slow but it was understandable being that I'm sure most people were there for the special. Outdoor seating has great views! It just gets a bit cold closer to sunset.

The best place to be, Ms. Rory and her wonderful mom with team who served me those 2 birthdays nights celebration we did there was amazing!!! Singing, some dancing with the Band last June 22nd are great!!! We love them especially their female singer! the price is fair and portions divided helped with my budget! 2 parties there!! Wow how can we thank you guys how!!! Love, Love, Love it!!! Try them!!!

Service : waited for 5min to be seated hosted seemed a bit stressed immediately apologized . Explain to us there will be a long wait to be served. Sat at our table place a bit run down . Plants on the wall are dying . ALL TVS are on but nothing is playing , games, shows or movies ‍. They have one server !! Walls need to fixed and painted. Waitress did not check on us to ask us if we were doing ok. Waiting for at least 10 min for our check . Suggests close it down until you are well staffed and you have better standards to open a restaurant . It was NEVER like this before . One last issue tables are horrible and wobbly. I know because we been coming here for 20 years I see the sad change .

We came here for breakfast before a flight out of San Diego. We were a party of 4 and arrived before they opened at 9am. Once open we were seated, it surprised me that there were already 4 people seated, and had their drinks. The server who was great explained the hostess, busboy hadn't even arrived so she was flying solo. She then left to seat others. It took awhile to get our coffee and then even longer for our food. So the menu is very limited. I had the basic eggs sausage and hash browns. They were Ok My wife had the Benedict which was very good. It had a thick slice of ham instead of a thin slice of Canadian bacon. My sister in law had the Spinach omelette and said it was ok. My brother ordered the Denver omelette but asked for no peppers or onions so it would basically be a ham and cheese omelette. Unfortunately the omelette came loaded with peppers and onions. He didn't send it back because we were getting pressed for time since it took so long to get our food in the first place. He just begrudgingly tore it apart and ate what he could. As for ambiance, it was clear morning so the view of the marina was charming. Lastly, they add a 4% surcharge. For What? Just add 4% to your prices and call it a day. $122 for a ok breakfast of four. Not sure if I'd return.

We came from dinner. The atmosphere is nice. There was a band playing outside and people dancing to the pop, disco music. We chose to sit inside at a table. Our waitress was very nice. The menu is very small we just ordered the fish and chips and my boyfriend ordered calamari as an appetizer. As far as the food. I wasn't blown away. We ended up sending the calamari strips back. They were chewy and bland. The fish and chips were okay! Our fries were cold and kind of stale. You could tell they weren't fresh because they had no crispness at all. The fish was beer battered but there was no seasoning. I enjoyed the cherry coke and coleslaw more than anything. I probably won't return here but I can say I have tried it. To answer your question Chris... I think it's pretty evident that as a customer of your establishment I would want to enjoy quality food that is hot, seasoned and cooked to order. What we received reflected none of that. At McDonald's I understand that I have to tell them I want hot fries because it's "fast food" but at a nice sit down restaurant I shouldn't have to express that, it should be automatic especially for the price.

I love coming here! I always have such good service, but it's very unfortunate how overworked, and short staffed it is here. The employees of this establishment deserve better, the management/owner need to better scheduling staff.!!! This doesn't reflect on the employees, they are so kind and patient, I just hate to see how they're put to work like dogs!

El Galley esta riquissimo!! El chef Cesar cosina con amor cuando vengan pregunte por el chef Cesar para que todo este perfecto y con amor. Mas de 25 años de experencia. El ambiente es muy divertdo y siempre nos reciben con los brazos abiertos. Muchas gracias a todo El staff. Se los recomiendo.

I went here with my family and I ordered the Caesar salad with chicken. The chicken was dry and almost cold by the time it got to me and the salad itself was drenched in dressing. My daughter had the macaroni and cheese and it looked like it came out of a kraft box. Do better.

We stumbled upon this place while taking our dog for a walk along the harbor bay. There's indoor and outdoor seating. There was also a band playing while we were there. It looks like a good place for a good drink and quick bite. They had many seafood options along with cheeseburger and small plates. I tried the Hawaiian spicy poke and it was pretty good. The fish wasn't as fresh, but it wasn't bad. We went there around sunset time so the view was amazing. The service was good as well. The waiter was attentive and even brought something out for our dog. It got pretty busy towards the end so there was some delay in services. This place is good for a nice view, good music, quick drink, and quick bite.

Here on Sunday January 26,2025 with a party of 14 to celebrate a birthday. Needless to say, my two boys ended up with food poisoning after eating a bacon wrapped hot dog from the happy hour menu. This is not the first review for this establishment that indicates customers getting sick after eating here. This is negligence on ownership and management! It's not that difficult to prioritize food safety. If the hot dog has been sitting in the fridge for days, it's probably not good. Staff, would you serve it to your own kids??? I will never return to this place and will never recommend it to anyone!

I've been here often for the fish and chips but last night I decided to try something different the Prime Rib Sandwich with onion rings (not cheap) well the onion rings were good the sandwich could have been good if not for the cheap slimy slice of American cheese that overpowered the flavor of the sandwich, for $26 dollar price they could have used a better quality or a different cheese, Could not finish my meal because it was so bad. Not sure if we will return, I feel a lil ripped off. UPDATE..based on the business owners response we will definitely not return.

Great service by Isaias and crew , highly recomend thus place!! Excelent food. Great location

Always come here on our San Diego visits. Laid back. Chill. Fantastic food. Great views of the marina and million-dollar vessels.

Great food and great atmosphere. Our party of 6 had such a great time & our server Natalie was amazing.

So after seeing a review on IG, I had to stop by. It's been a good minute since I've been here, and the whole place looks different. I went on a Thursday all you can eat fish, fries, and Cole slaw. It did not disappoint. The server Serenia started me off with 3 LARGE pieces of fish, fries and slaw and it was GOOD!!! I had 2 servings of fish & slaw and that was good enough for me. So I guess to get the $15 AYCE you have to buy a drink to get the deal. Total came out to $21.50+ tip. It was worth it. So the place looked different, but it was karaoke night also and it was bumpin!! Special thanks to Sirenia for being an AWESOME server, knew her stuff and educated me on the different nights of specials and what not. She's definitely an asset to the business!!! This is definitely a come back to spot!!!

Great service, great fish n chips, surprisingly great cheesecake & ice cream. Live music, marina view. Not sure I would order anything else tho.

Terrible disappointing experience :( My husband's steak was mostly fat. The mahi mahi was bone dry and we had to console ourselves with the fries and ketchup. We asked for a discount and all it was offered was 10% off. Valeria the manager was dismissive and not helpful. If you are looking for good food and customer service do not come here. This is the first time ever I take the time to write a business a negative review.

Fantastic all around if you don't want tons of details, tips, and recommendations keep moving. I have been coming to this location for decades as I was a single mother raising two children. we would come for fish and chip night and sit by the fireplace on cold days. I have so many favorite nights, funny stories, love stories, heartbreak, and absolutely unforgettable memories from this restaurant. It's not just a place it's a vibe and an amazing one at that. Brooke is a stellar bartender that I met at Manhattan, and I'm lucky enough to catch her here for an amazing mixed drink, shot, or beer. The Galley has a gem of a bartender Now, last night, my husband and I enjoyed date night, and we were blessed by having Sirenia helping us. Not only did her smile brighten up the room but she was abe to reminisce with me about the changes of the restaurant it was beautiful. That night I laughed, cried, ate, drank and fell even more in love with life and the fact that we have beautiful humans on this earth. I will continue to look for the shine in people places and life. Thank you, Galley, for bringing this all in one place for me. Keep shining!

I think the owners changed because the prices went up a lot and the quality of the food has definitely gone down. Beautiful setting and great fun with the bands.

Beautiful place, good selection of food, animated crowd but... (Kind of the most important) TERRIBLE service :-( !!! I mean, i get it, Saturday eve but, c'mon...@least offer h²O!!! Oh, & to charge so expensive...you'd truly expect WAY better customer service!!! They better fix their act, QUICK, now that so much is starting to happen around here...AND, i had time to write this looong review and, nothing....

Such a great week calling the galley home base while boating. All of the food was great! Great cocktails as well. I'll definitely be back soon! Autum was a standout bartender, she knows everyone by name and provides excellent service with personality!

Disappointed by my visit today. I tried the hostess stand but no one was there. It was clear that they were finishing up the lunch rush. I stood around for a few minutes trying to catch someone's eye but had no luck. I wouldn't say I was ignored but you gotta wonder what it takes to get noticed. So I tried the bar area but it was full and the few open tables were unbussed. After about 4-5 minutes of milling around, I started to question my decision to eat here. Then I noticed the TVs. So instead of sports they had news on. That sucks enough. But even worse they had Fox News on. FFS. Again, gotta wonder. I know this is a personal choice but I refuse to be in the same room as that propaganda garbage so I left. Not going back.

I do not get the three-star average. This was the best fish and chips I've had in a long time, maybe ever. And the service could not have been better. I was here with two colleagues from work. They were just having a beer, but I thought I'd get an early dinner. The fish was ultra crispy on the outside, not at all oily, and white and flaky on the inside. The fries were excellent and the salad was top notch. And the price was reasonable considering. The ambience was quite nice, and there is a place for a band to set up. I wasn't in the mood for a band, and there wasn't one today, so I was happy. We stumbled onto this place coming out of the nearby shipyard. Amazing choice.

Food is ok, really nothing special. Place could use an upgrade, been the same for too many years. If not for live music I probable wouldn't go. The service is adequate and friendly. Now they charge $10 a head to sit in the patio where the band plays. How silly is that.

Monday night date... was quiet and not a lot of customers.Restaurant is on the water and has seating outside over looking. Tvs were in the wall and bar. They have a pool table also. Lots of seating. Fish & chips and Mahi tacos were for dinner. The fish and chips were delicious...3 big pieces of fish. The Mahi tacos were good but the black beans were bland. We also had brownie with ice cream for dessert. It's enough for at least 2-3 people.

They charged 20% large group fee and a 4% surcharge fee for a party of 3 just to have mediocre food!! We actually came to see my daughter's performance in front of the restaurant. Her performing group reached out to The Galley to sing for the customers and bring people to the restaurant (like us). Little did we know all who attended the event would be charged a group fee. The waitress told us they were normally quiet on Sundays but this event brought at least 100 additional people (morning and afternoon shifts). To make matters worse we see a 4% surcharge. As a savvy business owner why not just increase the price of your food by a small % and not call it out. Your welcome. Food was ok Our waitress was good. Would not come here again. There are so many choices in San Diego for a mediocre food. Why waste your money here?

All you can eat fish & chips for $14.99 is a deal you can't refuse! Was tasty, and I'll be back next week or two. The batter was crispy, while the fish itself was soft & flaky, 8/10. The tarter sauce was good, but surprisingly, the fish was better with ranch. The fries and coleslaw were typical but were nice compliments, 7/10. Carlo provided speedy and great service. He kept asking if we needed more fish lol! He made sure our drinks were refilled and even provided condiments (malt vinegar, ketchup, Tabasco & Cholula) without us asking, 10/10.

Im trying to figure out how this place has good reviews. I made reservations for Sunday at 10:30. I got to the restaurant at 10:25, no one was at the front to greet you. A waitress walked by said she would be right back. She wasn't, a guy who looked like he bussed tables seated us at 10:40. The restaurant wasn't busy there were about 6 tables with people. The waitress walked by about 3 times saying she would be with us in a minute. She did drop off jelly, no one came to see if we wanted anything to drink we just got jelly. I guess I could have ate the jelly but I'm not a fan of grape jelly. A group that sat down after us got drinks before we got jelly. After 20 minutes of waiting we get up to leave. We see our waitress at a table in the section right when you walk in no one was in that area when we were seated. That table had water and drinks from the waitress we were waiting for. If you are short staffed say something, don't just leave people wondering. I doubt I'll ever go back here and if anyone asks me I will give them my honest opinion. Don't go