mar'sel at Terranea Resort

Name: mar'sel at Terranea Resort
Address: 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States, 90275
Telephone: (855) 781-6158
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1416 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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Set overlooking the Pacific Ocean with stunning views, 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 California cuisine. With a seasonally rotating fine dining menu that features locally sourced ingredients (citrus and herbs from the resort's grounds, hand-ground chocolate, farm-fresh eggs), as well as playful takes on culinary favorites, mar'sel combines approachable luxury with a breathtaking setting perfect for every palate.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
Californian, Market Cuisine, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(855) 781-6158
Website
http://www.terranea.com/marsel/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual

Location
100 Terranea Way Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Neighborhood
Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
Cross street
Palos Verdes Drive South
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Raw Bar Seafood Selection$126.00
Half dozen oysters and cocktail shrimps, three snow crab claws, one scallop sashimi, one pound king crab leg | served with traditional accompaniments
Oysters
- 1/2 Dozen$25.00
Selection of Market Caviar
Served with blinis and crème fraîche
- Mp
Jamon Iberico De Bellota
Cured over 2 years, hand carved to order
- Per Ounce$35.00

Warm Appetizers

Pacific Spot Prawns$34.00
Forbidden rice, spiced pecans, yuzu bbq sauce
Grilled Asparagus Salad$28.00
Pacific blue crab, ravigote, baby kale, pecorino, crispy quinoa
Seared Scallops$38.00
Miso broth, yellow corn, snap peas, chutney, tobiko

Soup

Smoked Mushroom Soup$20.00
Pecan glaze, kendall farms crème fraiche

Salads

Smoked Trout Caesar Salad$22.00
Croutons, parmesan
Little Gem Lettuces$21.00
Shaved heirloom apples, date puree, pistachios, point reyes bleu cheese, apple cider vinaigrette

Entrees

(Vegan) Seasonal Veggies and Black Rice$38.00
Forbidden rice, glazed baby carrots, grilled broccolini, small zucchini, asparagus, extra virgin olive oil
Seasonal Vegetable Pasta$35.00
Shell peas, tendrils, whipped ricotta, breadcrumbs
Sea of Cortez Halibut$47.00
Spinach puree, hen of the woods mushrooms, caper butter sauce, roasted tomato
Coastal White Sea Bass$46.00
Warm potato salad, lardons, gremolata
Berkshire Pork Porterhouse$43.00
White cheddar grits, braised leeks, matignon, garlic sausage
Australian Lamb Chops$62.00
Tzatziki, asparagus, pistachio, sweet demi-glace
Filet Mignon$62.00
Cippolini agro dolce, heirloom potato chips, bordelaise | served à la carte
28 Day Aged New York Strip$85.00
Black truffle creamed spinach
Roasted Jidori Half Chicken$45.00
Smoked maple glaze, currant, apple, heirloom bean ragu, swiss chard, shimeji mushrooms

Side Dishes

Crispy Fingerlings$17.00
Toasted garlic, sea kelp butter
King Trumpet Mushrooms$17.00
Creamed sherry, crispy wild rice
Grilled Broccolini$17.00
Horseradish aioli, parmesan, crispy garlic, aleppo

Chef's Cheese Selection

Un repas sans fromage c'est comme une journée sans soleil (french proverb)

Marin French Triple Cream Brie$6.00
Soft ripened cow's milk petaluma, ca
Laura Chenel Cabecou$6.00
Aged goat's milk sonoma, ca
Fiscalini Bandage Wrapped Cheddar$8.00
16 month aged cow's milk modesto, ca
Point Reyes Bay Blue$6.00
Cow's milk marshall, ca
Parmigiano Reggiano$8.00
Hard, aged cow's milk emilia-romagna, italy
Manchego$8.00
Sheep's milk aged 6 months la mancha, spain
Cypress Grove Lamb Chopper$8.00
Sheep's milk, holland
Blue Stilton$8.00
Cow's milk, united kingdom
Add Organic Honeycomb$6.00

Desserts

Vegan Meyer Lemon Cheesecake$14.00
Fruit and walnut crust, cashews, meyer lemon, cocoa butter, berries, citrus passion reduction
Chocolate Dulcey Pot De Crème$14.00
Dulcey valrhona chocolate crème, soft dark chocolate ganache, sea salted chocolate cookie
Strawberry Panna Cotta$14.00
Coconut lime sorbet, almond streusel and strawberry gelée
Pavlova$14.00
Terranea farm's avocado mousse, seasonal fruits, coconut crumble, raspberry sorbet
Chocolate Cremeux$14.00
hazelnut cake, toasted meringue, mango gel
House-Made Gelatos and Sorbets$8.00

What 1,416 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Beautifully view/setting and our waiter was fantastic. I ordered the pork porterhouse and my wife ordered the sea bass. Both were over cooked and under seasoned. She loved the muscles. Great wine selection. Expected better food for the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect! Can’t wait to come back and experience the menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
We always dine here for special occasions but today our Food came really late. I think they were so busy but the staff are accommodating and courteous they let us know that they are working on our food. Also they gave all the mothers a small gift which I really think it’s a very nice gesture . Thank you
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GaryO
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant x
AI
AraI
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
SO
SuzanneO
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great!!! The service was great and so was the food!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Texas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Steven was absolutely lovely! Great experience & view!
SD
ShawntheDad
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply one of the best locations in Southern California. Outstanding in every way including the service by Felix. Salute.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was most noticeably superb! Our server Chris was very attentive, and overall made our dining experience extraordinary.
MF
MonicaF
Los Angeles
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was beautiful .Staff was so kind and handsome. the food was amazing and beautiful place for any occasion.
LM
LaviM
New Mexico
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Excellent description of the menu items, but overly pretentious food. The Iberico ham was extremely chewy. The pasta was stuck together as though it was overcooked. The halibut was cooked nicely; however, the portions were apetiser sized. And the description said there were mushrooms, spinach puree, etc. The actual dish probably had two thin slices of a crispy mushroom - probably no more than half a mushroom. The spinach puree was literaly painted on the plate - the size of a quarter! And the deserts - the Annin tofu was a tasteless, gellatinous blob. The apple cobbler was undescribable. The crust was rock hard. Had to stab it with a fork to break through the crust, just to reach the chewy apple inside. And the bottom crust seemed as though it was undercooked. If you appreciate food, then stay away from this restaurant. Overpriced and underwhelming.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
3 hours…seafood off…poorly presented CHx & waffles (pre-syrup and too much butter)…much of the food lacked taste
VL
VictorL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was awesome and the views were amazing where we had dinner. Will definitely consider visiting again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great, wonderful experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding place - best on Earth
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentines Day
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Bella
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful place! I will come back for my honey moon!
AG
AlexG
Los Angeles
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall1food5service1ambience3
Great food and a very nice location, the service is unacceptably horrible. It took them forever to bring us our main course. We we seating at the empty table for approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. I expected a lot more from a premium location and $$$$ menu.
RK
RaviK
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great Resturant and Great location !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food with a beautiful view! Our server went above and beyond. Had great menu suggestions and we felt very taken care of! We will definitely be back!
MG
MarioG
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Outstanding service. Great venue. Food was spectacular except the sea bass was a bit dry. Truffle pasta was awesome.
MK
MikeK
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful outdoor dining and comfortable even on a January night!
C
Cyndee
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The setting is beautiful, whether it be day or night. The daytime activities around the resort energize the setting and make the experience fun. The outside gas heaters warm the space so evening diners can eat and enjoy the moonlight on the ocean water, and finding that the city lights on the faraway cliffside create a unique view.
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JulieG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The setting and view - gorgeous! Even on a cool January evening, dining on the patio was our choice - the heaters kept us comfortable and the view of the hillside lights and the water made it feel Mediterranean. Our server was so professional and yet helpful too, and the food presentation was top notch. My only "negatives" were a bit of limited choices, especially of seafood entrees and the unavailability of an earlier reservation. But I know that the New Year holiday and COVID had a part in those detractions.
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Unknown
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall1food1service4ambience3
Spent $650 and didn’t even get alcohol for a party of 4. The food quality was one of the worse experiences I have ever had for the amount of money we paid.
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Lololo
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Steven was professional who gave us great service. We loved the atmosphere and brunch courses.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service!! Relaxing !
GP
GretchenP
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2021
overall2food3service3ambience4
We had a 7:45 dinner reservation which we made a week in advance. We kept checking for earlier time but we’re told they were full. When we walked in it appeared quite empty so we assumed they like other restaurants are having a hard time getting help. The service was slow..one hour wait for main meal. I had the trout salad which was tasty but nothing exceptional. I also had the prawns on a bed of wild rice which was more of a warm appetizer. Other people ordered the lamb, vegetable pasta and sea bass. We had been to Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez prior to coming to Marcel’s. The meal at Marcel’s did not compare to the various other restaurants and was by far the priciest. It was a special occasion for me and the complimentary dessert was 5 tiny chocolate candies for all of us to share. That was just embarrassing! Certainly not a memorable dinner!
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SandraH
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my daughter’s 18th birthday celebration and they made her feel so special. From the greeter when we came wishing her happy birthday when we came, and also when we left, along w the servers. Great service and absolutely delicious food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience5
Two of us are vegan and we let them know ahead of time. Disappointed to find that the only availabilities for us were an appetizer soup, two possible salads minus the cheese, an over-priced plate of just grilled vegetables (that was my entree)and a bland truffle pasta to the tune of $85! For a party of 4, two were vegan, one was 12 years old(we came to celebrate her birthday), plus her elderly grandmother who eats like a bird…we spent $470. And did I mention that none of us drink alcohol so that was a dry bill as well?! The service was courteous and professional, of course, so I don’t fault them for the lack of options from the chef…though dinner took an hour to arrive to us:(. Vegetables take a long time to cook??? Very disappointed. Should have gone elsewhere.
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Briguy17
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely perfect experience from food to ambiance to service. This will be a regular place for our special meals.
CB
CB2u
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and atmosphere was wonderful but what made our anniversary celebration most special was the wonderful service from Jeffrey our waiter.
TA
TAMMYT
Los Angeles
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall2food2service2ambience4
The food was over cooked, the wait time between the 3 courses was unacceptable and the cost was too expensive for the meal delivered. We were very disappointed in this thanksgiving experience.
BL
BarryL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall4food3service5ambience4
The restaurant has great ambience and the service is outstanding. The food was visually appealing but the taste wasn’t quite on par with the experience. We enjoy going to higher end restaurants and the price reflects the promise of a culinary experience but comes to short.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2021
overall2food2service5ambience5
The lamb and steak we ordered were over done. Nothing tasted great and for the price, the food should have been a lot better. Service was great though.
MM
MillertimeMB
Atlanta
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal…great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jeffrey made every effort to make us feel special for our anniversary. Thank you at all of the staff at Mar’sel!
TZ
TingtingZ
Central Coast
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience5
we live within a 5-min drive from Terranea. my husband and i have always enjoyed our dining experience at Mar'cel until this past Sunday brunch. The food was sub-standard with the poor service to match. please make improvements so that Mar'cel can become our favorite spot again. we are cheering you on. you can do it!
JB
JulieB
Las Vegas
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing views, food and service. Had the lamb chops, black truffle tagliatelle and potatoes. All amazing. Excellent service. Highly recommend.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

mar'sel at Terranea Resort is rated 4.8 stars by 1416 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Google Map for mar'sel at Terranea Resort

100 Terranea Way Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Additional information

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 Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Market Cuisine, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.terranea.com/marsel/
Phone number
(855) 781-6158

mar'sel at Terranea Resort

Make a reservation

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Oysters

Seared Scallops

Cold Appetizers

Raw Bar Seafood Selection$126.00

Oysters

Selection of Market Caviar

Jamon Iberico De Bellota

Warm Appetizers

Pacific Spot Prawns$34.00

Grilled Asparagus Salad$28.00

Seared Scallops$38.00

Soup

Smoked Mushroom Soup$20.00

Salads

Smoked Trout Caesar Salad$22.00

Little Gem Lettuces$21.00

Entrees

(Vegan) Seasonal Veggies and Black Rice$38.00

Seasonal Vegetable Pasta$35.00

Sea of Cortez Halibut$47.00

Coastal White Sea Bass$46.00

Berkshire Pork Porterhouse$43.00

Australian Lamb Chops$62.00

Filet Mignon$62.00

28 Day Aged New York Strip$85.00

Roasted Jidori Half Chicken$45.00

Side Dishes

Crispy Fingerlings$17.00

King Trumpet Mushrooms$17.00

Grilled Broccolini$17.00

Chef's Cheese Selection

Marin French Triple Cream Brie$6.00

Laura Chenel Cabecou$6.00

Fiscalini Bandage Wrapped Cheddar$8.00

Point Reyes Bay Blue$6.00

Parmigiano Reggiano$8.00

Manchego$8.00

Cypress Grove Lamb Chopper$8.00

Blue Stilton$8.00

Add Organic Honeycomb$6.00

Desserts

Vegan Meyer Lemon Cheesecake$14.00

Chocolate Dulcey Pot De Crème$14.00

Strawberry Panna Cotta$14.00

Pavlova$14.00

Chocolate Cremeux$14.00

House-Made Gelatos and Sorbets$8.00

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