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mar'sel patio  - mar'sel at Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Award-winning

mar'sel at Terranea Resort

4.7
4.7
1896 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Set overlooking the Pacific Ocean with stunning views, Forbes Four-Star award winner, mar'sel offers the ideal location for an elegant dinner or seasonal Sunday brunch. Located just south of Los Angeles on the verdant Palos Verdes Peninsula, mar'sel (a play on the Spanish word for sea, mar and the French word for salt, sel) offers a decidedly inventive twist on international cuisine. Chef Fabio Ugoletti's seasonally rotating fine dining menu that features locally sourced ingredients (including citrus and herbs from the resort's grounds), as well as playful takes on culinary favorites, mar'sel combines approachable luxury with a breathtaking setting perfect for every palate.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Market Cuisine, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (833) 282-2974
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Ugoletti
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your next event at Mar'sel with our fine dining offerings and service. Our private dining room and private terrace offers an elegant ambiance and Pacific views. Customizable for parties of 11 to 40. Our event planners will help you make your event a reality.
  • Private party contact
    Restaurant Coordinator : (310) 265-2896
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
  • Cross Street
    Palos Verdes Drive South
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,896 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Best Ambience

  • Beach Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Beach Cities

    Romantic

  • Beach Cities

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mar'sel at Terranea Resort offers a splendid dining experience with "wonderful service" and "outstanding views." Guests rave about the "picturesque setting" and "exceptional food," making it perfect for special occasions. Although some food reviews are mixed, the attentive staff and stunning location consistently win hearts. Experience "a Michelin star experience without Michelin star prices."

1,896 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best dining experience we’ve had in So Cal in a very long time. Our server treated us as if we were VIPs. Each menu item ordered tasted better than expected. The octopus starter, the crispy fingerlings, the Branzino and the chocolate pot de Creme were all show stoppers. Kudos to the chef and also management for keeping service quality very high. Will definitely be back.

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  2. Kelly

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, delicious food and presentation. Views and ambience outstanding.

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  3. Michael

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an exquisite time and always enjoy the curated menu, we always enjoy the level of service. Mar’sel is our go to each time we visit Terranea. We appreciate the staff and the service. Thank you

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  4. Larysa n Daniel

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful presentation but none of the dishes tasted really good … my branzino was okay, mushrooms were nasty, lamb guanoche had just a sprinkle of lamb, beets salad was weird with beets in some sauce with a few leaves, traditional desert was nasty… sorry but the food was nasty. We are locals and go there sometimes for special menus (Valentines etc) and it’s a first time we went just for a date and paid about $300 for nasty food. And in addition I got an upset stomach. Please change your chef, but we won’t be back that’s for sure.
    mar'sel at Terranea ResortResponded on 18 January 2025
    Good afternoon Mr and Mrs. Akhavan, My name is Ben Levy. I am the assistant manager of mar'sel. Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience with us. I am deeply sorry to hear that the food was not up to our standards. We implore all of our guests to let us know if they are not enjoying any of their dishes so that we can rectify it immediately. I will be reaching out to you directly to discuss further if you'd like. All the best.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mar’sel was great, service was incredible (love how the waiter knew our names, that’s a first).

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  6. Rhonda

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view, waiter was clever and food was artistic and amazingly tasteful from appetizer to entree, everything was perfection.

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  7. twanna

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food needs to improve. We have been going for years. Food taste is not hitting the mark for me. Location is great as always.

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  8. Tracey

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting on New Years Day. Duck and the pot de crème were best dishes of the night. Our waiter was very attentive and charming with our 3-year old. Some dishes lacked salt and some substitutions were offered by the kitchen as they ran out of certain items - subbed tuna for the hamachi crudo and a different dessert wine.

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  9. Paula

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was horrible horrible and terribly expensive. We couldn’t even finish.

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  10. Alexis

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service. Picturesque setting. Unforgettable meal. We cannot wait to go back.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for mar'sel at Terranea Resort

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Palos Verdes Drive South
  • Area
    Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Market Cuisine, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Ugoletti
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (833) 282-2974
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your next event at Mar'sel with our fine dining offerings and service. Our private dining room and private terrace offers an elegant ambiance and Pacific views. Customizable for parties of 11 to 40. Our event planners will help you make your event a reality.
  • Private party contact
    Restaurant Coordinator : (310) 265-2896
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