Marine Room Restaurant

Elegant Dining on the Surf

(855) 207-6024

2000 Spindrift Dr (Roseland Drive)
La Jolla, CA 92037 32 -117

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Neighborhoods: La Jolla Shores, Northern, Northern San Diego

www.MarineRoom.com

Hours:

6:00 to 9:30 (Sunday-Thursday)

5:30 to 10:00 p.m. (Friday - Saturday)

Lounge opens at 4:00 p.m.

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 3.29.11

Category:

Food & Dining, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Carte Blanche, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Quiet, Waterfront Dining, View Dining, Private Rooms, Buffet, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, Chef's Table, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Fireplace, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

French, Californian, New American, Traditional American, Seafood

Notable Chef:

Bernard Guillas

What People Are Saying About Marine Room Restaurant

The Owner

Marine Room Restaurant

Owner

Since 1941, the Marine Room has served as a landmark dining tradition to San Diego. Located along the shores of La Jolla, the elegance and sophistication of your dining experience is matched only by the power and drama of the ocean just inches away. At The Marine Room, every meal is a special occasion.Consistently voted "Best Dining with a View" and "Most Romantic" the view only gets better during "High Tide Dinners" as the waves crash against floor-to-ceiling window. Join Executive Chef Bernard Guillas and Chef de Cuisine Ron Oliver for exciting new seasonal menus and award-winning cuisine.

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Featured Review

Erin Chambers

Contributor

The Scene – Perched out beyond the sand line on La Jolla Shores, waves often splash against the floor-to-ceiling dining room windows, which are the only thing separating you from the ocean at this classy, coastal establishment. It's won nearly ever local and culinary award in the book--from service to best chef--and it's all for good reason. This quiet, romantic destination defines San Diego's fine dining scene. – – The Food – Nearly every dish that lands on the table is overwhelming, considering the view in the backdrop, but a few standout starters include roasted…

Editor's Tips

Where to Sit:
See the waves crash againts the windows during summer high tide dinners. Call for exact high tide dates and to reserve a guaranteed window table.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The food was very average, definately not worth the amount it cost but the view is very nice, especially if you have a window table, which is also very hard to get.
  2. Great food, view, wine.
  3. Here are the constants: Great food, great view, great wine.
  4. We loved this restaurant for it's unique location (almost IN the ocean) and would go there to watch the surf crash against the glass.
  5. july. you can see fireworks while you're dining here and the view of the ocean frm the window is amazing.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. good steak, good dessert, highly recommend.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Great food, view, wine.
  2. Here are the constants: Great food, great view, great wine.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. good steak, good dessert, highly recommend.
  2. Here are the constants: Great food, great view, great wine.
  3. Great food, view, wine.
  4. The food was very average, definately not worth the amount it cost but the view is very nice, especially if you have a window table, which is also very hard to get.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. We've gone for holidays twice for the prix fixe menus which have all been excellent.
service
0.0% positive
  1. The worst was the hostess who could care less about the wait and was extremely rude and nonchalant.
value
100.0% positive
  1. The food was very average, definately not worth the amount it cost but the view is very nice, especially if you have a window table, which is also very hard to get.
2 Star Rating: Below Average

09/22/11

Nice View... But Food? Just OK

by Luv San Diego at Citysearch

The Marine Room is beautiful. The service is amazing. Our window table was all we imagined it would be. (last night) But let's be real.......

The food was "just okay" & way over priced for what it was. And my opinion does come with some experience in the kitchen. I mean it was good food; very pretty. But it was no better than 100 other restaurants around town. I've had the same yummy Merlot in DelMar, along with fabulous food & a better sunset, for almost half the price. My salad last night, had a fancy name, but it was just greens, with a bite of fruit, a crouton & a sliver of cheese. Some of the greens absorbed the vinegarette, which made them a bit soggy. But the vinegarette was one of the best I've tasted, so..... The ugly brown sauce my pork cheek & scallops were sitting in, had a strange smell & no taste, and added nothing to the dish. The deserts we had were awesome.... Yeah for that!

I do get it, why people want to eat here. And why they want people to know they ate here. But it has nothing to do with the food being superior. What ever makes you happy; go for it. All in all, I'm so thankful we can now cross the Marine Room off our list.

Bon Appetit!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/06/11

The best

by MarySum17 at Citysearch

My Husband and I have been coming here for years for any of our special occasions. The view along with the food and level of service are unmatched in San Diego. Thank you for always making out experience one to remember. Will keep coming back year after year.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/02/11

Pricey but great view

by diane79 at Citysearch

I like this place, the foods are very good and the view of the sunset right by water is great... and you are literally right by the water... The portion is small but it looks and tastes amazing.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/02/11

A great date place

by ciscodan at Citysearch

I really enjoyed my time at this restaurant. The last time I was here was about 20 years ago for a special occasion. This still seems like a special occasion place to me.

My ratings: 10 point scale

Food: 8.5

Presentation: 9.5

Service: 9

View: 9.5

Ambiance: 9

I will definitely be back, this is a very special place.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/27/10

The best oceanview in San Diego

by Corey29 at Citysearch

It doesn't get any better than this oceanview unless you go sit on the beach. This restaurant goes right out onto the sand and the waves actually crash up against it. You can't get any closer than that!

Their food and drinks are delicious and I recommend them especially if you have a significant other.

The Details on Marine Room Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great view
  • great wine
  • favorite classy restaurant
  • good steak
  • good chef
  • good dessert
  • nice disney songs
  • unique location
  • amazing window
  • worst hostess
  • love everything
  • most beautiful experiences
  • excellent prix fixe menus
  • great food
  • recommended highly

Message from Marine Room Restaurant

  • Dramatic "on-the-surf" location
  • Award-winning global cuisine
  • Exemplary service

Since 1941, the Marine Room has served as a landmark dining tradition to San Diego. Located along the shores of La Jolla, the elegance and sophistication of your dining experience is matched only by the power and drama of the ocean just inches away. At The Marine Room, every meal is a special occasion.

Consistently voted "Best Dining with a View" and "Most Romantic" the view only gets better during "High Tide Dinners" as the waves crash against floor-to-ceiling window. Join Executive Chef Bernard Guillas and Chef de Cuisine Ron Oliver for exciting new seasonal menus and award-winning cuisine.

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