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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: 4.6

$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
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.

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
Neighbourhood
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

High Tide Brunch
US$90.00 per person
Jan 11, 2025 - Jan 12, 2025
Experience the breathtaking drama of King Tides at The Marine Room while indulging in a luxurious brunch buffet. Savor fresh seafood, prime rib, and an array of sweet and savory dishes to delight every palate, all while enjoying live entertainment with an unforgettable oceanfront backdrop. Saturday, January 11 & Sunday, January 12, 2025 | 7:00am-12:00pm Live Music 8:30am-12:30pm $90 Per Person | $55 Per Child | $20 for free-flowing Champagne
Valentine's Day Dinner
US$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 8,251 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
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Romantic
San Diego
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Marine Room in La Jolla is an iconic beachfront dining destination known for its "amazing views" and "incredible food." With a sophisticated atmosphere and attentive service, it is perfect for special occasions. Reviewers highlight the memorable setting where waves crash against the windows and commend the "wonderful service" and "delicious food." Reservations are highly recommended for this exceptional fine dining experience.

8,251 Reviews

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LISA
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful in every way. Excellent food, presentation and staff!
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Christina
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great experience and enjoyed food, service and a view.
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Alanna
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Booked the High Tide Brunch. Beautiful view, but a few disappointments: 1) Waiter did not refill waters or come by to ask how we were doing. Not knowledgeable of menu. 2) Added on a mandatory $32 “tip”. 3) Hostesses at bottom of stairs were not very friendly. Greeter was very kind. 4) Some of the food was bland and cold, while other foods were very over cooked. 5) Some part of the foods made us sick. We could not make it home without having to find a bathroom. 6) Found a hair in the fruit! Overall, not worth the total price of $228 (+ another tip after the mandatory one) when it was advertised as $90 a person. Other tables were yelling and loud, and a man even walked in carrying a dog - right by the food! We were expecting a higher quality experience and left dissatisfied. Take your money elsewhere.
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Sergio
VIP
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the food was delicious. The amazing part was the views, this is my favorite place .
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Henry
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were extremely beyond pleased by what we experienced and the attention to detail. Every need we could think of had already been taken into account from drinks, to food, to atmosphere and table feel. They truly made our 5 year anniversary feel like an experience, not just a meal.
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Mike
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great service and beautiful view. Can't wait to visit again!
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Kevin
VIP
San Diego
69 reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good , service was exquisite ! Had an issue with valet losing my keys (still waiting ) but nothing to do with the restaurant …. Spectacular views!
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Tom
VIP
San Diego
82 reviews
5.0
82 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
SUPERB! We had a great brunch on Jan. 7 to celebrate our anniversary. Excellent buffet.
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Launa
VIP
San Diego
183 reviews
4.0
183 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went for high tide brunch .No high tide but still a beautiful view. Crab on buffet was frozen all the way through. Server told us there was eggs Benedict and there was not any. There was an omelet station and those were great. Desserts were lack luster. For the price it was not very impressive.
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maria
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food is okay, but not spectacular. We went for the High Tide Brunch, but we did not see any high tide. The restaurant is crowded. The tables are so closed together that you can hear very loud customers in the other tables. The wait staff is not very informative. We did not even receive a menu of drinks when the other tables received menus of drink. We did not know what drinks are offered and if the drink is available for additional charge. For example, we asked if green tea is available, he said yes. We thought it is included in the brunch buffet. Lo, and behold, when we received the bill, each order is for $9.00! The food offering has minimal selection for a charge of $90.00 per person.
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FAQs

The Marine Room is rated 4.6 stars by 8251 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.