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The Marine Room

Visa Dining Collection

$50 and over

Seafood

1904 Spindrift Drive, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people

11 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 77 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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: Ananda Bareno

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 17:00–21:30
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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options

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Experiences

High Tide Dinner
US$165.00 per person
23 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Watch the waves reach their peak during this epicurean four-course dinner with live music. The Marine Room will be celebrating this incredible spectacle with an unforgettable dining experience. Guests will have the option to select our Chef's Table Experience, where they will receive additional menu courses from the Chef, a wine pairing from our Sommelier, and a parting gift as a memento for their high tide experience. Kindly note, we are not able to guarantee window seating. Four Course Menu $165 Chef’s Table Experience $250 Seating begins at 7:00pm
Rising Tide Dinner
23 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
As the summer moon works its magic, The Marine Room invites you to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the rising tide during our exclusive early seating dinner. Savor the anticipation as the ocean swells to the moon's command, right outside our windows. Delight in a specially curated three-course dining experience, or a limited a la carte menu. Join us for a magical evening, where nature's splendor meets culinary excellence. Kindly note, we are not able to guarantee window seating. Three Course Menu $125 Seating from 4:30pm-5:30pm

Private dining

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 8,472 people are saying

The Marine Room 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Best Ambience
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Romantic
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Marine Room offers stunning oceanfront views, "fantastic service," and a "memorable dining experience." The ambiance is ideal for special occasions, with personalized touches like custom menus and complimentary treats. While the food is generally praised, some find it "a bit pricey." Overall, it's a "unique and beautiful setting."

8,472 Reviews

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Maria
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was wonderful and the service was excellent from the bar to our table
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Amy VIP
Denver / Colorado36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrate my son’s 18th birthday. What a celebration it was. The food was amazing (oysters, tuna, & trout), all so flavorful. Our server was Lily, she was very knowledgeable, made great recommendations and was very easy to communicate with. Even though the sun didn’t make an appearance it was still beautiful to watch the waves and enjoy the ocean view.
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Faraz
Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The personnel were amazing, very professional, and when we mentioned we were there for a birthday they brought a cake in the end, which we really appreciated.
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Michael
Utah1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Had our wedding anniversary dinner here and it exceeded expectations.
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Marigold
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service waa great. My husband and I were seated next to the window so we had a great view while dining. I ordered the burrata salad, surf and turf with a side of the wild mushrooms, and for dessert the vanilla panna cotta. My surf and turf came with potato puree and three petite squashes. My husband ordered the ribeye tomahawk which came with 6 petite squashes. I wish my dish came with more veggies but my husband gave me his so that made up for it. Everything was wxceptional. The service was great and the servers were friendly and very attentive with refilling our drinks. I had leftovers and it was nice that they pack up the food for you. The only drawback was that they left out my potato puree and squashes. They only packed up my steak, lobster, and mushrooms. I wished they included it. Had I known, I would've been more specific or just pack up the food myself so I would at least know what's in it. I didn't find out until I got home and by then it was too late.
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Fred VIP
Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!! John, our waiter, was one of the best we have ever had. Knowledgeable, prompt, funny… incredible experience!
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Tom
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely outstanding dining experience. Celebrating a special occasion and the restaurant personalized our menu to commemorate the event. Amazing views and the service was fantastic.
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Catherine VIP
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of a kind views. Amazing food and service. Nice that it is not loud you could hear table Conversation.
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jack VIP
San Diego51 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
John was a proficient and knowledgeable waiter. All drinks and food were presented in a timely manner. The Tanzanian Ocean Trout was exquisite. Beautiful beet salad with a bruleed goat cheese. Wonderful wine list. Ocean view always delightful!
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Frank
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best view, best bartenders and great food. This is a restaurant everyone should try at least once, but once you go, you'll want to come again!
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FAQs

The Marine Room is rated 4.7 stars by 8472 OpenTable diners.

The Marine Room does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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