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The Marine Room

$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

31 Mar 2025

March 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 68 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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
Area
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

Easter Buffet Brunch
USD 150.00 per person
20 Apr 2025 only
Celebrate Easter Sunday at The Marine Room with a lavish brunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The menu features a selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts crafted from the finest seasonal ingredients. WHEN: Sunday, April 20 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $150 per person | $70 per child under 12 years old

Private dining

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 8,371 people are saying

The Marine Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Marine Room offers "hard to beat ambiance" with mesmerizing ocean views, making it a "romantic destination" ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "delicious food," with dishes like swordfish and lobster bisque receiving high praise. While some find it pricey, many consider the experience "worth every dime."

8,371 Reviews

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Saideh
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was beautiful and the service was amazing. We are definitely going to be back.
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Sherri
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing cocktails, burrata salad was delicious and the tuna was perfectly cooked with a nice crust. Chocolate Grenache mousse was the perfect finisher. With our table set next to the window at the shoreline we watched the waves and the high tide coming in. Priceless, we will be back.
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Megan
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down one of the best ocean front view restaurants in SD or even SoCal. We celebrated my birthday at The Marine Room this weekend. The view was amazing and the food was great. I recommend making reservation at least 2 weeks in advance so you can get good time and request for window seat so you can prime seating with the best view. They have valet parking for $15 and they only accept card! But seems like you can do street parking as well if it is available. We ordered the Peruvian Crudo, Caesar Salad and Rose Potato Leek Soup. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE PERUVIAN CRUDO! Flavor was amazing and the size of the bluefin tuna is very generous. Caesar salad was basic I thought it would be more flavorful based on the description, and the Potato Leek soup was pretty good too. We ordered the Bunny Slope Mocktail and a Hibiscus Drink (I can't remember the name). The Bunny Slope was almost like a horchata lol you can add your choice of alcohol to it if you want too. And the Hibiscus drink was good as well. For main entrees, we got the Grilled Swordfish and Local Bluefin Tuna Tataki. Both were really good! Then we ended with dessert with the Carmelia! That was a great dessert. One of my faves at a restaurant forsure. If you like dark chocolate and caramel, it's a must try! They also gave a complimentary cake for my birthday, it was a lavender cake. Then just enjoying dinner with the view from sunset to night was just icing on the cake. This is def a restaurant you got to try for nice dinner or celebration in SD!
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Maxwell
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Marine Room was a fantastic experience for us, especially celebrating our anniversary. We were able to get seated at a window table and they even surprised us with a personalized menu that said Happy Fifth Anniversary. I really appreciate the staff acknowledging my special note on the reservation. The view of the ocean was very nice and we even got to see a sea lion play around in front of our window. Overall, the food was amazing and we recommend the crudo and swordfish. Service was attentive and our server, Peter, did a great job.
The Marine RoomResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for celebrating your anniversary with us and for sharing such a heartfelt review. We're thrilled to hear that your experience at The Marine Room was so memorable—from the ocean views and playful sea lion to the personalized anniversary menu. It means the world to us that Peter and Alex were able to help make your evening extra special with attentive and thoughtful service. We’re honored to have been part of your celebration and can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable evening. Sincerely, Nicholas George General Manager
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Vinit VIP
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hard to beat the ambiance/the views. Service is always outstanding.
The Marine RoomResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and views — they truly are something special. It’s wonderful to know that our service continues to impress and that you consider us a great spot for romantic evenings and special occasions. We sincerely appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Nicholas George General Manager
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Terri
Kansas City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Marine Room was hands down one of the best meals we’ve had in La Jolla. I will definitely recommend to friends visiting!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. The swordfish was amazing, the atmosphere is second to none. An ideal date night in La Jolla. Beautiful time, couldn’t recommend it more
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! I went for my anniversary and they did not disappoint with complimentary champagne & desert!
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MauryC
San Diego8 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu is pushing you towards their meat selections at $95-$283. We thought there’d be more fish selections like we saw online and we’re very disappointed for four people. Our bill came out to $691 with one drink each they’re really taking advantage of the market
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Gerry
Atlantic City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, probably the best surf and turf I have ever had!
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The Marine Room is rated 4.7 stars by 8371 OpenTable diners.

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

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