Our Story

Executive Chef Jessica Roy was born and raised in Orange County, California and enjoys celebrating fresh, California flavors in her cuisine. She is passionate about gardening, cultivating healthy food and utilizing seasonal ingredients. When she had the opportunity to open her restaurant, 608 Dahlia, she knew she wanted to bring a true garden-to-table experience to the guests. Located within Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar, many of the garnishes and herbs are hand-picked by Jessica straight from the Gardens or from her home-grown backyard oasis. When sourcing other ingredients, Chef Jessica supports local purveyors and prioritizes small, eco-conscious businesses. Chef Jessica deeply cares about her community and is proud to have a Level One Certified Green Restaurant.  

Chef Jessica Roy brings over a decade of professional cooking experience to 608 Dahlia including time spent working in a three Michelin star restaurant. She has won two national TV show cooking competitions and enjoys sharing her passion for the culinary arts with a wider audience. She takes pleasure in donated her time and skills to local fundraising events such as Table for 10 and Dux in Tux. 

Chef Jessica is excited about the continual evolution of her restaurant and the opportunity to continue to be innovating in cooking and sustainable practices.