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The Marine Room

$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Fancy

For generations of San Diegans, the “Seahorse” symbol of The Marine Room has long stood for its dramatic on-the-surf location and California coastal cuisine. Considering this rare blend of culinary excellence, uncompromising service and beachfront setting, it’s no wonder The Marine Room has become a true San Diego landmark. We invite you to San Diego's iconic dining destination and experience how each tide brings something new to The Marine Room. You’re not reserving a table – you’re joining a 80-year tradition.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Michael Vaughn

From the OpenTable editors: This is an iconic La Jolla gem. What was French fine-dining is now a standout sustainable seafood spot serving local bluefin tuna with edamame and pickled ginger. The dining room is still the place to go for a killer oceanfront view—especially during high tide, when waves crash against the windows.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 459-7222
Website
http://www.marineroom.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
The Marine Room will enhance your event with a masterful menu. From elegant three-course meals and tray-passed hors d'oeuvres to lavish buffets for lunch or dessert, The Marine Room is more than great dining; it is an experience to be remembered.
Private party facilities
Our oceanfront event venue in La Jolla is an ideal location to host your next special event or celebration. Whether it is a business meeting, family milestone, wedding, or just a friendly get together, we strive to exceed all of your expectations.
Private party contact
Catering Department: (888) 653-0630

Location
1904 Spindrift Drive, San Diego, CA 92037
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
1950 Spindrift Drive, San Diego, CA 92037
Parking details
Valet parking is available for a nominal fee. Street parking is also available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner
$165.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience romance by the sea at Marine Room this Valentine's Day. Indulge in a specially curated 4-course prix fixe menu designed to delight your senses. With breathtaking oceanfront views, the Marine Room offers the perfect romantic setting for this special occasion. When: Friday, February 14 | 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM $165 Per Person | $45 Optional Wine Pairing

Popular dishes

Signature Maine Lobster Bisque
lobster claw, cheddar biscuit
Classic Caesar Salad
baby romaine, spanish anchovy, grana padano
Rainbow Beet Salad
smokey blue, balsamic, fig, mixed greens, iberico ham
Pan Seared Wild Mushrooms
black garlic, madeira, boschetto
Peruvian Crudo
bluefin tuna, aji amarillo agua chile, mint, cilantro, boba crisp
Spanish Octopus
smoked cauliflower puree, mojo rojo, crispy quinoa, shishito, soy glaze
Imperial Osetra Caviar
served with accoutrements

Main Course

Sustainable Local Seafood

Local Bluefin Tuna
edamame, pickled ginger, fresno chiles, togarashi aioli
Baja California Swordfish
house made green curry, basmati rice, cucumber, cajun citrus pepita crust
Diver Scallops
root vegetable confit, citrus buerre blanc, cauliflower mushroom, trout roe
Dry Aged Ora King Salmon
bok choy, japanese charcoal, red pepper, pea purée, ancho aioli, mushrooms
Whole Seabream
mediterranean pan sauce, cilantro pesto
Pacifico Seabass
crispy pancetta, fermented cabbage relish, cous cous, firee, crispy kale, fennel puree

Creekstone Farms

Center Cut Filet Mignon
gorgonzola potato, bone marrow butter, malbec
Dry Aged Prime Tomahawk
32oz dry aged ribeye, campari tomato, charred onion

Sides

$16

Grilled Hearts of Palm with Aji Verde and Chimichurri
Pan Seared Wild Mushrooms
Truffle Yuca Fries with Parmigiano Reggiano
Buttered Asparagus with Smoked Sea Salt
Cheese Whipped Potato Puree

Signature Cocktails

Marine Room Sparkler
avissi prosecco, peach, grand marnier, float of raspberry
Shores Spritz
monkey 47 gin, cointreau, lo-fi amaro, st. germain, avissi prosecco, house-made watermelon syrup, lemon, soda
Cucumber Citrus Press
cucumber vodka, soda, shaved cucumber, fresh lemon
Carajillo
mr. black coffee, liquor 43, espresso
High Tide Tiki
cutwater bali hai rum, malahat spiced rum, campari, pineapple, lime
House Old Fashioned
russell's reserve bourbon, r&d bitters, sugar
Luxardo Derby
old forester bourbon, aperol, luxardo, lemon, bitters
Caribbean Crush
wray & nephew rum, passion fruit, myers dark rum, citrus bitters
Thank You Sonny Chiba
suntory toki japanese whiskey, aperol, grapefruit, orgeat, lemon

Mocktails

Noloma
grapefruit and agave, lime, hickory salt
Almond Fizz
cranberry juice, pineapple juice, orgeat syrup, lemon, ginger

Wines by the Glass

Bubbles

Prosecco, Avissi, Extra Day, Veneto, ITL, DOC
Aphros Pan, Brut Rose, Vinho Verde, PRT
Domaine Carneros, Brut, Carneros, CA
Taittinger, Brut, La Francaise, Champagne, FRA
Charles Heidsick, Reserve, Brut Rose, Champagne, FRA

Whites

Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Andrea Vatan, Les Charmes, Sancerre, FRA
Sauvignon Blanc, Quivira, Fig Tree Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma, CA
Pinot Grigio, Kettmier, Alto Adige, ITL
Albarino, Abadia de San Campio, Rias Baixas, SPA
Moscato d'Asti, Elio Perrone, Sourgal, DOCG, Piedmont, ITL
Gruner Veltliner, Huber Obere Steigen, Traisental, AUT
Chardonnay, Jackson Estates, Santa Maria Valley, CA
Chardonnay, Maison Champy, Cuvee Edme, Bourgogne, FRA
Chardonnay, Lloyd, Los Carneros, Napa, CA
Rosé, Crazy Creatures, Niederösterreich, AUT

Reds

Pinot Noir, Failla, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma, CA
Pinot Noir, Coeur de Terre, Willamette, OR
Tempranillo, La Rioja Alta, Vina Alberdi, Reserva, Rioja, SPA
Zinfandel, Saxon Brown, Stonewall Block, Sonoma, CA
Malbec, Tapiz, Alta Collection, Mendoza, ARG
Super Tuscan Blend, Donne Fittipaldi, Bolgheri, Tuscany, ITL
Merlot, Hill, Beau Terre Vineyard, Napa, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Blue Rock, Baby Blue, Sonoma, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Synthesis, Napa, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills, Napa, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bella Union, Napa, CA

What 8,311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Marine Room offers a dining experience enriched by "exceptional coastal views" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "romantic ambiance" and "innovative dishes." The Filet Mignon and swordfish come highly recommended. Although pricey, the "beautiful venue" and attentive staff make it a "truly memorable" destination for special occasions.

8,311 Reviews

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Sarah
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were both incredible! The broccolini and yucca fries were to die for and our server Rick was the best!!
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Manny
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The marine room is such an elegant and extravagant place, the food was very scrumptious
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KaylenA
VIP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our experience at The Marine Room was disappointing. We checked in and the proceeded to wait at the bar. The wait time was about 10 minutes, not too bad. The real disappointment started when we were taken to our table. We were sat at this tiny table in the “middle” of everyone and everything. The restrooms were right behind us and the waitstaff’s headquarters was too. I then politely asked our waiter if there was another table we can be sat at. He looked pretty upset and said “let me talk to the hostess.” He did come back and said come on we can sit you at a private booth away from everyone (with an attitude). We then proceeded to move to the new table and were not greeted by any of the staff for about 15 minutes. Right when we got seated at the new table I did hear a staff member tell one of the other waiters that we had moved from a certain table and were completed ignored by all the waitstaff the rest of the night. Our waiter finally arrived and he was nice and professional, no issues there. However, we were never offered any bread while all the other tables around us were. Waiters were also passing by refilling the tables’ bread and again our table was ignored all night. All in all 90% of the waitstaff was snooty and rude. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the ambiance also. However, our experience at The Marine Room was disappointing and horrible, especially if you’re paying $500 for dinner. Will never be back and definitely will not recommend to friends and family.
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Joe
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and ambiance. Thank you for a great Valentine’s Day experience!
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Carl
VIP
San Diego
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
as usual, great food and great service at a superb location. Automated valet parking system too clunsy. Took the "glow" off from a grsat evening.
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Michael
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding and the food excellent. We found it easy to get to and leave.
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Antywane
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was truly an amazing experience and the service was impeccable
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Linzy
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Even on a rainy day this place is beautiful! Food and service was amazing as well.
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Nick
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food was top notch and ambiance was perfect for the occasion. The hostess was also very accommodating and actually had us seated early for our reservation. Our waiter's assistant was lovely and very engaging. We got a coveted window seat which was not guaranteed but very appreciated. Our waiter however left a bad taste in our mouth. While the other waiters were engaging, welcoming, and made conversation with their tables, we had the opposite experience. Ours was much more like a funeral director: serious, stoic, and rigid. Immediately on meeting us, my son wanted to know his name. He ignored him and proceeded to tell us the specials. He did not ask if we wanted the kids pasta (despite Marine Room's website saying there is a simple pasta option). Our kid fortunately is a good eater so enjoyed the steak and lobster bisque. The only thing he told us all night, outside of asking what we wanted to eat, was "good choice" on our appetizer selection. Our child was not disruptive, sat quietly, ate his food without making a mess and did not disturb any other patrons. The whole dinner I was hoping he wouldn't come back to the table because everytime he did, I felt like I was not welcome at this establishment. I tried to call the restaurant multiple times to let them know our experience in lieu of a negative review, but have not gotten any correspondence back. For the price you pay, feeling welcome at a minimum should be mandatory. It's unfortunate because otherwise this is a beautiful spot with delicious food.
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Jasmine
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience overall. Our server, Hector, was very knowledgeable and provided incredible service. Would love to return the next time we are in San Diego.
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FAQs

The Marine Room is rated 4.6 stars by 8311 OpenTable diners.

The Marine Room does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.