Marelle

4.2

35 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Charming
Innovative

Welcome to Marelle, where the culinary mastery of Chef Raphael Lunetta meets the serene beauty of Santa Monica's coastline. Marelle is nestled on Ocean Avenue, just steps away from the sandy shores, offering an elevated dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors of California.

Marelle, meaning "Star of the Sea," offers a menu that celebrates the bounty of land and sea, featuring signature dishes like Hamachi Crudo, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Pan Roasted King Salmon, and 12 oz New York Steak. Our bar program, curated by Amanda Fewster, includes unique cocktails such as “La Vie En Rose” and “Star of the Sea” (our famous seashell cocktail). Designed by Gulla Jónsdóttir, Marelle's space reflects natural beauty and elegance, creating a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor dining.

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience that captures the essence of Coastal California.

Parking is $10 for the first 4 hours with validation.

For private events, emailreservations@marelle.com.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 899-6122
Website
http://marellesantamonica.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Elevate your next gathering with the unparalleled charm of Marelle, nestled in the heart of Santa Monica. Whether it's a corporate meeting, a celebratory banquet, or an intimate soirée, Marelle offers a sophisticated setting that promises an unforgettable experience.
Private party contact
Alberico Nunziata: (310) 395-3700

Location
1740 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Area
Santa Monica
Parking details
Valet

Experiences

Thanksgiving Brunch
28 Nov 2024 only
Celebrate Thanksgiving in style at Marelle, where gourmet dishes meet a cozy, intimate ambiance. Treat yourself to our exclusive Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes, topped with maple syrup and candied pecans—just one of our seasonal specials. Enjoy the warm glow of candlelight and rustic touches as you savor locally sourced ingredients and fall-inspired flavors. Escape the holiday rush and indulge in a brunch experience that’s crafted for comfort and elegance. Book your table today for a truly memorable holiday feast!
Thanksgiving Family Dinner
28 Nov 2024 only
Join us for an unforgettable Thanksgiving Family Dinner at Marelle, where every dish is crafted to celebrate the season. Start with a herbed goat cheese crostini amuse-bouche, followed by your choice of Roasted Pear Salad or Butternut Squash Soup. For the main course, choose from our Classic Roasted Turkey, Crispy Ora King Salmon, Herb-Crusted Prime Rib, or Lemon Mushroom Rigatoni. Enjoy shared sides like Candied Yams and Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and finish with a choice of Homemade Berries Cobbler or Traditional Pumpkin Pie. Let us take care of everything while you savor the warmth of family and great food in our cozy, rustic setting. Reserve your table for a memorable evening! $95 adult-$45 child (ages 6-12)-child under 6 dine free.

Offers

DJ's Brunch
23 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025
Sun - 07:45 - 15:00,Sat - 07:45 - 15:00
Join us this Sunday for a brunch experience like no other! Indulge in our delicious brunch menu featuring classic favorites and chef-inspired specials while enjoying the perfect beats from our live DJ. Relax, savor, and let the music set the tone for a perfect weekend gathering with family and friends.
Elevate your afternoons with Marelle’s Golden Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 11:00 - 16:30
Join us Monday through Friday, 3 PM to 6 PM, for our Happy Hour, featuring a curated selection of delightful bites and refreshing drinks at special prices. Unwind in style and make your weekday afternoons unforgettable.
New Year Eve Party
31 Dec 2024 only
Step into an evening of magic, music, and culinary delight at Marelle’s New Year’s Eve celebration! Begin your journey with a luxurious Truffle-Infused Cream Tartlet topped with Kaluga Caviar, followed by a choice of exquisite appetizers like Tuna Tartare or Potato Leek Soup. As the clock ticks closer to midnight, the atmosphere comes alive with electrifying beats from our live DJ, mystic insights from our Tarot reader, and a dazzling champagne toast to welcome 2025. The evening will be filled with vibrant energy, stunning visuals, and unforgettable moments. Get ready for a night where elegance meets enchantment – reserve your table now and let Marelle make this New Year’s Eve a celebration to remember!

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Westside
Great for brunch

Review summary

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Marelle offers a stunning ocean view and a chic atmosphere, perfect for a memorable dining experience. Guests highlight the "amazing service" and "beautiful restaurant" design. While the hamachi crudo and cocktails are favorites, some dishes lack flavor. Service speed varies, making it ideal for relaxed dinners.

35 Reviews

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jessica
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great addition to the area with great food and service.
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MarisolA
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was wonderful. The food was well proportion, and the atmosphere was very calm. It was my friend’s birthday and they brought us a round of shots and a cake.
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Patricia
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time having dinner at Marelle’s. The food was delicious, service and ambiance were excellent. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely return.
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MARTIN
New York City
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Slow start because of menu but improve once service began. Food was excellent for lunch. Small menue
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Service was non existent our service wasn’t helpful or present we had three different people come by it took 15 minutes just to close our check. Amazing ambiance horrible service seems like they just hired anyone off the street.
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Gary
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Don’t get the crab cake for lunch if you’re hungry. Way too small and doesn’t come with anything. In my group the grilled cheese was the favorite and certainly more substantial…
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William
Los Angeles
50 reviews
vip
2.0
50 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
For a chef with the stellar reputation of Lunetta for so many years in Santa Monica, the star fell tonight with our visit for dinner. First, walking into the hotel is like walking into a subway....no life, sterile, unwelcoming. Then to find the restaurant one needs a google map as signage is poor and you end up having to descend a staircase of 50+ stairs. Walk into the restaurant and you may as well have walked into a refrigerator. The place was nearly empty at 7pm (the inside dining room had four tables occupied including us), and we should have immediately seen the problem and simply reversed our entry and bailed out. Saturday night in Santa Monica with three tables occupied. Yes, there were a few tables on the patio but they were drinking and not dining. The receptionist was like "don't bother me as I am talking to an associate". The inside environment, despite many positive reviews, is sterile and unwelcoming; very disjointed; pillars everywhere......basically looks like a Hampton Inn where they serve breakfast. Why Lunetta would put his reputation into this environment mystifies me. Next door Michael Mina is about to open his new restaurant....there is only going to be one winner and from my review you can assume it will not be Marelle. The menu at Marelle is short, unappealing except for a fabulous hamachi crudo that is more like a cerviche but it was the high note of the evening. Crab cakes were heavily overcooked and tasteless. The entree menu has spaghetti, salmon or halibut, and chicken....that's it unless you want to open your wallet for a 24 oz ribeye for $125. The wine selection is horrible. No reason for any further discussion except there are so many outstsanding alternatives for dining in Santa Monica that I hope you pursue them instead of Marelle.
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Karen
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My server Roberto was amazing! The food was delightful and the ambiance exquisite.
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Taylor
Tucson
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was very good. Our server treated us very nicely
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Linda and Dan
Charleston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere is comfortable, beautiful to look at and well-designed . Food was excellent as we chose the salmon dinner and got a side of the smashed polenta, that was delicious.!Service was a bit slow but on a Wednesday night, it wasn’t too bad. Quiet around us too!
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FAQs

Marelle is rated 4.2 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

1740 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

Area
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet

Website
http://marellesantamonica.com/
Phone number
(310) 899-6122
Private party facilities
Elevate your next gathering with the unparalleled charm of Marelle, nestled in the heart of Santa Monica. Whether it's a corporate meeting, a celebratory banquet, or an intimate soirée, Marelle offers a sophisticated setting that promises an unforgettable experience.
Private party contact
Alberico Nunziata: (310) 395-3700

Marelle

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving Brunch

Thanksgiving Family Dinner

Offers

DJ's Brunch

Elevate your afternoons with Marelle’s Golden Hour

New Year Eve Party

Menu

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Marelle restaurant rated?

Is Marelle currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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