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mar'sel patio  - mar'sel at Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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mar'sel at Terranea Resort

4.8 (1902)
$50 and over
Californian
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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Experiences

  • Wine Tasting featuring Schramsberg Vineyards

    US$112.10 per person

    Prepaid

    12 Jun 2025 only
    17:45
    Experience an exclusive wine tasting through four vintages from Schramsberg Vineyards, presented by Hugh Davies, President. Small bites will be paired by Chef Fabio Ugoletti.
    Wine Tasting featuring Schramsberg Vineyards photo
  • Vintner’s Dinner featuring Schramsberg Vineyards

    US$354.00 per person

    12 Jun 2025 only
    From vine to table, experience an intimate and exclusive dining event, featuring a five-course tasting menu curated by Chef Fabio Ugoletti, paired with fine wine varietals presented by Hugh Davies, President.
    Vintner’s Dinner featuring Schramsberg Vineyards photo

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What 1,902 people are saying

mar'sel at Terranea Resort 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Beach Cities

    Best Ambience

  • Beach Cities

    Romantic

  • Beach Cities

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mar'sel at Terranea Resort offers "absolutely gorgeous" ocean views and a "wonderful experience." Guests enjoy "amazing" service and creative gourmet dishes. While some reviews mention high prices and mixed food quality, many praise the "picturesque setting" and memorable meals, making it a top choice for special occasions with its "beautiful presentation."
1,902 Reviews
  1. Sara VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food did not match the price. We took one bit of an appetizer, which we ordered as a main course, that was very fishy and they did not even question it. They just took the plate away.

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  2. Patrick

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service Christopher was amazing, food was incredible all in all 10/10

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  3. Will VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely gorgeous place! Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with Catalina Island perching out of the water, it was amazing. Food was high quality and creative, maybe too creative at times. If you are looking to really wow someone, get one of the outdoor seats and get ready to be amazed at this view.

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  4. marie-helene VIP

    San Francisco128 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mar’sel is a very good restaurant at Terranea resort. The prices are high but you won’t be disappointed. Every dish was delicious. The pork pancetta was very well prepared as well as the lamb shops. The service was remarkable with a very welcoming attitude upon our arrival by a nice host that made sure during our diner that everything was ok. Highly recommended place for any diner occasion.

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  5. Michelle

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible along with the service and the view. Amazing kids options too. We all left so satisfied!

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  6. Gabriel VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! We’ve been coming here for the past 10 years for special occasions and never disappoints. Keep the awesome service.

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  7. TracyB VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was unfortunately not good, been going here for every special occasion for the past 10 years and was always happy . I wonder if it is a new chef? The flavors and choices of ingredients did not work. It was so bad that I don’t think we will go back :(

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  8. Heidi VIP

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family loved eating here and had a great experience. The service staff is so professional. The food was perfect and so delicious. The outside seating with ocean views was beautiful. We will definitely come back.

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  9. Tom VIP

    Los Angeles46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here several times before and had excellent meals. The food tonight was a little off though the service and everything else was impeccable. On the plus side, my wife seemed happy with her butternut squash soup and scallops.

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  10. Darryl VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Really over priced and small portions. Bad value for the money compared to other fine steak houses

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FAQs

mar'sel at Terranea Resort is rated 4.8 stars by 1902 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Los Angeles
  4. Beach Cities
  5. Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

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Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Phone number
  • 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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