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The Marine Room

Name: The Marine Room
Address: 1904 Spindrift Drive, San Diego, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 459-7222
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

$50 and over

Seafood

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

8 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 62 times today

Experiences are available.

Why we love it

Executive chef: Michael Vaughn

This La Jolla gem is even better after a refresh by chef Mike Minor. 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 16:30–21:00
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. For pricing & availability, call our catering team at 858-551-4666.
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, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

High Tide Dinner
US$165.00 per person
1 Aug - 30 Sept 2024
Watch the waves reach their peak during this epicurean four-course dinner with live music. The Marine Room will be celebrating this incredible spectacle with an unforgettable dining experience. Guests will have the option to select our Chef's Table Experience, where they will receive additional menu courses from the Chef, a wine pairing from our Sommelier, and a parting gift as a memento for their high tide experience. Kindly note, we are not able to guarantee window seating. Four Course Menu $165 Chef’s Table Experience $250 Seating begins at 7:00pm
Rising Tide Dinner
1 Aug - 30 Sept 2024
As the summer moon works its magic, The Marine Room invites you to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the rising tide during our exclusive early seating dinner. Savor the anticipation as the ocean swells to the moon's command, right outside our windows. Delight in a specially curated three-course dining experience. Join us for a magical evening, where nature's splendor meets culinary excellence. Kindly note, we are not able to guarantee window seating. Three Course Menu $125 Seating from 4:30pm-5:30pm

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 8,026 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
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Seafood

8,026 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the place the food is really good excellent ocean view.
The Marine RoomResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, and that you were pleased with your view. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another energetic and delightful visit! Sincerely, Nicholas George General Manager
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BILL
San Diego
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful anniversary dinner. Over many years we have always looked to enjoying celebrating our anniversary with a nice dinner at the Marine Room.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was wonderful, drink and food was amazing. Will be coming back
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Elaine
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My visit was pure perfection. I was lucky to have Hector as my server, a gentleman that has been there 39 yrs. Food was amazing, service was impeccable,atmosphere was above the rest. So glad I took the opportunity to dine here. An experience I’ll always remember.
The Marine RoomResponded 1 day ago
Elaine, Thank you so much for your amazing review. We’re thrilled to hear that your visit was perfect, and that Hector made such a memorable impression. We’re honored to have been a part of your special experience and we can’t wait to welcome you back again sometime soon! Sincerely, Nicholas George General Manager
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Ann
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience - only drawback is the cost (so save for a special occasion).
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, service was excellent. Highly recommend visiting this restaurant. Their artichoke was a true masterpiece.
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Julian
Denver
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an awesome table in the north corner on the widows. We could see the waves right outside. The service was excellent and the food was superb. We would recommend to anyone for a special occasion.
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Hugh
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was awesome. From Kirkland in the bar to Lily and Lena at our table. Perfect!
The Marine RoomResponded 1 day ago
Hugh, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that Kirkland, Lily, and Leena made your experience special. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to them. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Best, Nicholas George General Manager
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Louise
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server Liz was excellent! Delicious salads and entrees! Desserts too!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing. I brought my gf here for her birthday and I really don’t know many upscale places nor have had the opportunity to visit many. I searched for the best reviewed places in La Jolla and this place came up. And I just say everything from the atmosphere to the service to the food quality was worth double what I paid for. Will be coming back again for sure and thank you to Hector for making the dinner service flawless
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FAQs

The Marine Room is rated 4.7 stars by 8026 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.