Award-winning

mar'sel at Terranea Resort

4.7

1873 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 34 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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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
Website
http://www.terranea.com/marsel/
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

Location
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
Cross Street
Palos Verdes Drive South
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Turkey
Roasted breast, confit thigh, cornbread stuffing, mashed sweet potato, cranberry sauce, gravy
Braised Short Ribs
Creamy polenta, broccolini, spiced jus
Cone Cabbage
Truffled mushroom stuffing, pomegranate and beet coulis, baby greens salad
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass
Chowder sauce, mussel, clams, shrimp, caulini, red potato

Sides

Choice of 1

Brussels Sprouts
Kale, sweet spicy pepper
Mashed Potato
Cultured butter, roasted garlic
Glazed Carrots
Parsnip, maple syrup, pecan
Cauliflower Gratin
Toasted almond, chives

Course Three

For the table

Chocolate Ganache Tart
Pomegranate, pistachio gelato
Pumpkin Cremeux
Sticky toffee pudding, orange ginger gel, dulcey pearls, chantilly cream
Apple & Hazelnut Macaroon
Hazelnut cookie, caramel apple gelee, salted caramel sauce

Kids

Ages 12 and under

Mac & Cheese
Roasted Turkey Breast
Stuffing, carrots
Market Vegetables
Broccolini
Gelato, Sorbet & Sugar Cookie

What 1,873 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
4.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Beach Cities
Best Ambience
Beach Cities
Great for fine wines
Beach Cities
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mar'sel at Terranea Resort offers a "spectacular view" and exquisite dining experience, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "delicious food," with unique dishes like cauliflower chocolate soup. The ambiance is elegant, offering both indoor and outdoor seating with ocean views. A memorable destination!

1,873 Reviews

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Gavin
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at mar’sel tonight to celebrate my wife’s birthday. As always, the service was amazing. We decided to sit outside and it was a little chilly. They offered us blankets as the heaters warmed up. Such a nice touch. We ordered the special filet and ribeye along with the seabass. My daughter had the kids’ filet mignon. Everything was cooked beautifully. The service alone is reason enough to love Mar’sel. Add on the exquisitely prepared food and it has quickly become our go-to for special occasions.
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Renee
Las Vegas
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent place to eat. We had Sunday Brunch and it was amazing. The food was so delicious and the view was breathtaking. Service was over the top. Definitely going back when I’m in the area.
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Shirley
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable service and great food! We can’t wait to return!!!
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Eric
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, excellent food in a spectacular setting. Request outdoor seating for great view and quieter dining experience. Great choice for special occasion dinner.
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Diana
Los Angeles
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful night. Great food and excellent service from Steve. They were ver accommodating to my daughter that is gluten free. Made her a lovely GF dessert for her birthday!
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Frank
Greater Boston
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience! Atmosphere was outstanding and food and service were exceptional
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Claire
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good for family gatherings. Very beautiful place, excellent service and delicious food.
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Ty
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing overall experience, our sever Betty was the absolute best! & The caviar was next level!
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Matt
Tahoe
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After finally going to mar’sel, we’ll never go back to another Terranea restaurant. It’s expensive, but the food is real. Doesn’t have the same Sysco truck feel that the other restaurants at Terranea have. Good wine choices and not terrible markups.
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Marian
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quiet luxury with a wonderful variety of foods served by professionals. For a refined treat enjoy conversation (you can actually hear people at your table) by the fireside or by the seaside. Small and intimate but not crowded. Inside or outside seating. Fine dining as it should always be. For me this will be an occasional treat but I’d go everyday if I could. I highly recommend the brunch which, refreshingly, is not a buffet. Everyone at our table loved everything.
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mar'sel at Terranea Resort is rated 4.7 stars by 1873 OpenTable diners.

mar'sel at Terranea Resort 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.

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 34 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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.terranea.com/marsel/
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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mar'sel at Terranea Resort

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Private dining

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Course One

Pan Fried Scallop

Porcini Mushroom Risotto

Butternut Squash Soup

Little Gem Lettuce

Course Two

Turkey

Braised Short Ribs

Cone Cabbage

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass

Sides

Brussels Sprouts

Mashed Potato

Glazed Carrots

Cauliflower Gratin

Course Three

Chocolate Ganache Tart

Pumpkin Cremeux

Apple & Hazelnut Macaroon

Kids

Mac & Cheese

Roasted Turkey Breast

Market Vegetables

Gelato, Sorbet & Sugar Cookie

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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How is mar'sel at Terranea Resort restaurant rated?

Does mar'sel at Terranea Resort offer gift cards?

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