• Amaya

Amaya Restaurant

A Taste of California’s Bounty

Savor a fresh take on California cuisine shaped by the region’s diverse terroirs and coastal inspiration. Amaya’s ingredient-forward menu highlights local farms, waters, and wild places brought to life with timeless technique and a spirit of seasonal creativity. Every dish is a celebration of nature’s rhythm and the bounty of the Golden State. Whether enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner on the shaded, flower-lined terrace overlooking our serene canyon preserve, or gathered indoors among deep red accents, Amaya offers the perfect setting for connection, where warmth, laughter, and camaraderie abound. Whether with family, friends, or for a romantic dinner, every moment is meant to be special.  

 Complimentary valet day parking when dining at Amaya.

LOCATION
5300 Grand Del Mar Way
San Diego, California 92130

HOURS
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lunch Monday through Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dinner Nightly 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Amaya

About the Executive Chefs

Amaya’s executive culinary team celebrates the simple pleasures of flawlessly cooked local produce, enhanced by haute-cuisine techniques cultivated through extensive experience at some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants. Executive Chef Bryn McArthur’s brings his thirty-year career to the table using high-end ingredients along with deliciously clever updates on French favorites which he most recently implemented, as Chef de Cuisine at The Savoy in London. Chef de cuisine Roman Garcia joins Amaya from Selby’s in Atherton, California, which earned a Michelin star during his tenure as Chef de Cuisine. Garcia’s culinary journey also includes positions at Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, W Hotel San Francisco, and Bacchus Management Group. 

Family Dining at Amaya

Kids Eat Free

Children 5 years of age and under eat for free when ordering from the Amaya kid’s food menu when accompanied by an adult guest.
Children 6-12 years of age can order from the regular menu and receive a 50% discount when accompanied by an adult guest.

Upcoming Events

Amaya Bar - San Diego happy hour

Happy Hour at Amaya

Join us for Happy Hour at Amaya, for tasty drinks and savory appetizers Monday through Friday 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Location: Amaya
Time: September 8th: 5:00PM - 5:00PM
Amaya Terrace

Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week available for lunch and dinner Sunday, September 14 through Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Location: Amaya
Time: September 14th: 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Canyon to Coupe dinner

Canyon to Coupe

An exquisite cocktail pairing dinner set against the lush backdrop of Los Peñasquitos Canyon.
Location: Canyon Terrace
Time: September 19th: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Ken Wright Winery

Ken Wright Wine Dinner

Join us on November for an exceptional multi-course wine dinner featuring the renowned Ken Wright Cellars.
Location: Amaya
Time: November 6th: 6:00PM - 9:00PM

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