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The Marine Room, San Diego, CA
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The Marine Room

$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:30
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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Executive chef: Michael Vaughn

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 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 459-7222
  • 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
  • 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

  • Christmas Eve at Marine Room

    US$165.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the magic of the holidays with an unforgettable 4-course dining experience at The Marine Room. Join us on Christmas Eve to indulge in a specially curated menu that blends seasonal flavors with our signature coastal flair. WHEN: Tuesday, December 24 | 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM $165 Per Person | Exclusive of tax and gratuity
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  • Christmas Day at Marine Room

    US$165.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the magic of the holidays with an unforgettable 4-course dining experience at The Marine Room. Join us on Christmas Day to indulge in a specially curated menu that blends seasonal flavors with our signature coastal flair. WHEN: Wednesday, December 25 | 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM $165 Per Person | Exclusive of tax and gratuity
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  • New Year's Eve at Marine Room

    US$195.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with an elegant 4-course dining experience followed by live music from the sensational Whitney Shay. Savor a menu of exquisite dishes crafted to celebrate the occasion, all while enjoying our iconic oceanfront views. WHEN: Tuesday, December 31 | 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM LIVE MUSIC: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM $195 Per Person | Exclusive of tax and gratuity
    New Year's Eve at Marine Room photo

What 8,204 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Marine Room offers a "unique fine dining experience" right on the beach, accentuated by "amazing views" of waves and sunsets. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "outstanding cuisine." It's a perfect choice for special occasions, but keep in mind the "high prices" and sometimes "limited menu."
8,204 Reviews
  1. Becky

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The host staff, three of whom I encountered, were strangely grim and corporate and baffling. For example, I arrived an hour early for a 6pm dinner with a friend. I wanted to have a glass of wine with a window table so that I could reflect on the day in peace and do some writing. I was told that all the empty seats by the windows were reserved and that I could only sit at the noisy bar. I went back upstairs to the hostess and asked if I could reserve a seat by a window. She asked host staff downstairs if this were possible and it was. I went back downstairs and sat at a table by a window. This seems like far too much negotiating when the restaurant and lounge area were one third occupied. It's basically absurd: can I have a table by a window for an hour? NO. A moment later I succeeded in reserving a table by a window, so YES. Great, I was able to have a glass of wine by the window as the sun set and reflect on the day and do some work. The result was fine for me, but why did I have to wade through four host staff to achieve this result? The wait staff were excellent, including Ryan and Kevin. What horrible punishment awaits the host staff if they put a foot wrong? They were all remote, grim, and hesitant and were very reluctant to seat a single woman in an empty lounge at a table window. Are the host staff supposed to make single women feel unwelcome???

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  2. Anthony

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Swordfish was incredible. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Really awesome evening

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  3. Trish

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Larger groups seem to be prioritized for the better window seating, while smaller parties are placed elsewhere. Our table of 5 was positioned in the furthest section near a service door leading outside, where we were constantly hit by a cold breeze. This was especially disappointing given that we were there to celebrate my first birthday as a widow, a detail I had mentioned in the reservation. Unfortunately, the atmosphere and seating left us feeling overlooked and underwhelmed. Additionally, I specifically booked the last brunch time slot, thinking it would allow us to enjoy a relaxed meal without being rushed. However, upon being seated, we were informed that brunch ended at 1PM, which created a sense of urgency throughout the meal. Overall, the experience did not meet expectations, especially for such a meaningful occasion.

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  4. Lidia

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a stunning view sitting by the window. The food was delicious and the service by Yuli was excellent.

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  5. Rebecca

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, amazing atmosphere. Worth the price

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  6. Mark

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful romantic setting for a great meal! It’s our second time here and it did not disappoint!

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  7. Gabriel

    VIP

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated our anniversary here and, to be honest, I was quite disappointed. The food was average (my wife’s dish literally had no salt at all), and expensive for what it was. No dish was memorable. Service and the views were outstanding, though. Overall would not recommend.

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  8. Dan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible food. Service was incredible Very attentive The bread and butter with black Hawaiian Rock salt was crazy good. I can't tell you how wonderful the food was, it was so worth the price

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  9. Lourdes

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful Romantic Place, with a spectacular view of ocean front, my Birthday was so amazing and unforgettable ! definitely I will come back.

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  10. Janine Nicole

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent customer service, Beautiful view by the ocean. We will comeback again and also we will recommend 👌 👍

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FAQs

The Marine Room is rated 4.7 stars by 8204 OpenTable diners.

The Marine Room 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.

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Marine Room

1904 Spindrift Drive, San Diego, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1950 Spindrift Drive, San Diego, CA 92037
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a nominal fee. Street parking is also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (858) 459-7222
  • 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
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