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mar'sel at Terranea Resort

4.8 (1904)
$50 and over
Californian
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

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
  • Neighborhood
    Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
  • Cross street
    Palos Verdes Drive South
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,904 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Great for scenic views

  • Beach Cities

    Best Ambiance

  • Beach Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Beach Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Beach Cities

    Romantic

  • Beach Cities

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mar'sel at Terranea Resort offers an "amazing coastal view" and a "wonderful experience." Renowned for its "incredible" service and "delicious" food, it's an ideal spot for special occasions. While some dishes may be "too creative," the overall ambiance and attentive staff make it a must-visit destination.
1,904 Reviews
  1. Jaime

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best options in the area for oceanfront sunset dining. Maybe the best. Plenty of outside heaters if it’s getting chilly. Not quite Michelin-star level food but still elegant, interesting and luxurious. Prices are high but with the setting makes this an incredible value. Would recommend the beef carpaccio, iberico pork, and halibut. Service was good until they started to get a little more full, at which point we would be waiting entirely too long for our waiter to check in on us and a lot of the diners were getting very frustrated. Shouldn’t have understaffing issues like that at a restaurant of this caliber when the restaurant isn’t even full. Overall an excellent choice for special occasions, make sure you’re watching the weather so you don’t go when it’s overcast.

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  2. Tracy

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a memorable experience at mar’sel. The food and beverages are excellent. What I love most is the service. Everyone is attentive and provides a first class experience whether you are dining in or having appetizers and drinks with an amazing coastal view.

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  3. Holly VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service that enhanced the gorgeous setting and views and delicious meal!

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  4. Jacqueline

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was incredibly kind and attentive. Really appreciated the complimentary dessert for my father because we were celebrating his retirement. Views were impeccable, our family really enjoyed our time. Thank you

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  5. Jill VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view and unique menu, try and get by the lawn

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  6. Sara VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    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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  7. Patrick

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    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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  8. Will VIP

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 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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  9. marie-helene VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area128 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 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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  10. Michelle VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 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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  3. Los Angeles
  4. Beach Cities
  5. Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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