Dining at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina — menus, hours and style
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina offers four on-site dining outlets: Red Marlin Restaurant & Terrace (breakfast and dinner with California coastal seafood and steak), Red Marlin Bar & Lounge (evening cocktails), Pelican's on the Bay (casual poolside bar & grill), and Market Mission Bay (Starbucks coffee, pastries, panini). Hours vary by venue; the hotel lists specific operating windows for each (see sections below).
In this guide
- Dining overview
- Red Marlin Restaurant & Terrace — style and where to sit
- Red Marlin Bar & Lounge and outdoor terrace dining
- Pelican's on the Bay — poolside, casual, family-friendly
- Market Mission Bay — coffee, pastries and quick bites
- Practical notes on reservations, hours and dietary options
- Catering, events and wedding food & beverage
Dining overview
The hotel provides a mix of sit-down, poolside and grab-and-go options across four labeled venues: Red Marlin Restaurant & Terrace, Red Marlin Bar & Lounge, Pelican's on the Bay, and Market Mission Bay. Menu styles run from California coastal seafood and steak at Red Marlin to casual American grill fare at Pelican's and Starbucks-based coffee and pastries at Market Mission Bay.
Service styles include full-service breakfast and dinner at Red Marlin, an evening cocktail lounge adjacent to the restaurant, a poolside bar & grill that serves lunch and dinner-style small plates, and a cafe for quick morning and daytime items. Outdoor seating is available at multiple venues, including the Red Marlin terrace.
- Full-service restaurant: Red Marlin Restaurant & Terrace (breakfast and dinner)
- Cocktail bar: Red Marlin Bar & Lounge (evening)
- Poolside casual grill: Pelican's on the Bay (lunch and casual bites)
- Grab-and-go cafe: Market Mission Bay (Starbucks coffee, pastries, panini)
| Venue | Typical Offer | Official Hours (hyatt.com) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Marlin Restaurant & Terrace | Breakfast; upscale coastal dinner (seafood, steak) | Breakfast 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; Dinner 5:00 PM–9:00 PM |
| Red Marlin Bar & Lounge | Handcrafted cocktails, evening drinks | 5:00 PM–9:30 PM |
| Pelican's on the Bay | Poolside American grill bites and cocktails | Hours vary; listed as 11:00 AM–9:30 PM (days vary) |
| Market Mission Bay | Starbucks coffee, baked pastries, panini | 6:30 AM–2:00 PM |
Red Marlin Restaurant & Terrace — style and where to sit
Red Marlin is the hotel's signature California coastal restaurant that serves breakfast and a more formal dinner menu focused on seafood and steak. The restaurant includes indoor and outdoor seating, an open-air terrace, private dining rooms and the Red Marlin Chef's Table with a built-in fire pit and wine wall.
Dress is described as casual attire on third-party listings; reservations are recommended for dinner and can be made through OpenTable or by phone. The restaurant and adjacent bar cater to guests who want a relaxed morning meal or a polished evening dinner.
- Breakfast (official hours): 7:00 AM–11:00 AM (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun per hotel page)
- Dinner (official hours): 5:00 PM–9:00 PM daily (hotel page)
- Indoor/outdoor terrace seating and private dining options (including Chef's Table)
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | California coastal / seasonal American (seafood, steak) |
| Reservation | Recommended for dinner; OpenTable listed as a booking channel |
| Bar | Red Marlin Bar & Lounge adjacent, open evenings for cocktails |
Red Marlin Bar & Lounge and outdoor terrace dining
Red Marlin Bar & Lounge serves handcrafted cocktails in the evenings and opens at the same time the restaurant shifts to dinner service. It is positioned to serve pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap after a day on the bay.
Several outdoor dining areas at the hotel accommodate alfresco meals, including the Red Marlin terrace and terrace seating with fire-pit features used for special dining arrangements and the Red Marlin Chef's Table.
- Bar hours (official): 5:00 PM–9:30 PM daily
- Outdoor dinner settings include terrace seating and a chef's table area with a fire pit
- Wheelchair accessible dining areas; private dining rooms are available
| When to go | Why |
|---|---|
| Before dinner (5:00–6:30 PM) | Cocktails and small plates at the Red Marlin Bar & Lounge |
| Dinner (6:30 PM onward) | Full a la carte dinner menu on the terrace or indoors |
Pelican's on the Bay — poolside, casual, family-friendly
Pelican's on the Bay is the poolside bar and grill serving casual American items and cocktails beside the resort's lagoon-style pools. Menu examples cited on third-party sites include giant pretzels, buffalo cauliflower and calamari — typical poolside plates rather than formal entrées.
The venue's hours vary by day; the hotel's dining page lists operating windows that change across the week to align with pool hours and guest traffic. Pelican's suits families and guests spending the day at the pools or returning for a casual sunset bite.
- Typical hours (official): Mon–Thu 12:00 PM–7:00 PM; Fri 12:00 PM–8:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Casual grill menu and cocktails; family-friendly setting beside pools and waterslides
- Operates alongside the pool schedule (pool hours: daily 8:00 AM–8:00 PM)
| Day | Pelican's listed hours (hyatt.com) |
|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 12:00 PM–7:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM–9:30 PM |
Market Mission Bay — coffee, pastries and quick bites
Market Mission Bay is a bright, cafe-style outlet serving Starbucks coffee, baked pastries and hot panini sandwiches for guests who want a quick breakfast or grab-and-go item. It also functions as a small convenience point for daytime needs.
Official hotel hours list Market Mission Bay open daily from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM; some third-party listings show slightly different closing times, so check the front desk on arrival if you need items later in the day.
- Official hours (hyatt.com): 6:30 AM–2:00 PM daily
- Offers Starbucks-brewed coffee, pastries and hot panini sandwiches
- Located near the waterfront fitness center and convenient for early departures
| Offer | When to use |
|---|---|
| Starbucks coffee & pastries | Early morning or grab-and-go breakfast |
| Panini sandwiches | Casual midday snack or light lunch |
Practical notes on reservations, hours and dietary options
Hours for some venues vary by day and may differ slightly on third-party sites; the hotel's official dining page is the primary source for typical hours. Red Marlin recommends reservations for dinner and OpenTable is a supported booking channel.
The property notes vegetarian options are available across venues and the hotel supports sustainable dining practices such as reusable tableware and reductions in single-use plastics. If you have allergies or specific dietary needs, ask staff when ordering or make a note on an OpenTable reservation.
- Confirm same-day hours with the front desk — some outlets change hours seasonally
- Reservations: recommended for Red Marlin dinner (OpenTable or phone)
- Dietary options: vegetarian choices are available; request allergy accommodations on site
| Question | Tip |
|---|---|
| Are meals included with room rates? | No — the property is not an all-inclusive resort; meals and drinks are charged separately |
| Can non-guests use pools and dining? | Day passes (ResortPass) may include pool access; outside food is not allowed per day-pass terms |
Catering, events and wedding food & beverage
The hotel provides catering for meetings, weddings and events across many indoor and outdoor venues (Bayside Lawn, Regatta Pavilion, Bayview Ballroom and others). Food-and-beverage minimums and package details appear in the hotel's wedding and meetings materials; consult the hotel's events team for exact pricing and menu options.
Larger venues on site can host plated dinners, buffet service and hosted cocktail hours. The hotel lists private dining rooms and chef-driven experiences (for example, the Chef's Table at Red Marlin) that can be integrated into event packages.
- Event catering available for indoor and outdoor venues; consult the events team for menus and minimums
- Red Marlin private dining and Chef's Table can be requested for special meals
- Outdoor receptions must adhere to posted event end times (see hotel event guidelines)
| Popular event spaces | What they offer |
|---|---|
| Regatta Pavilion | Waterfront space for receptions and large plated dinners |
| Bayview Ballroom | Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and mission bay views |
| Sunset Terrace / Banyan Lawn | Waterfront or garden ceremony and reception options |
