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The Marine Room

Name: The Marine Room
Address: 1904 Spindrift Drive, San Diego, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 459-7222
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

Visa Dining Collection

$50 and over

Seafood

1904 Spindrift Drive, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
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 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

High Tide Dinner
$165.00 per person
Jun 23, 2025 - Aug 22, 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 enhancements with each menu course 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
Jun 23, 2025 - Aug 22, 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-6:30pm

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 8,542 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
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Marine Room offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing views," "outstanding service," and "delicious food." Guests rave about its unique location on the ocean, where waves crash against picture windows, creating a breathtaking backdrop. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, offering personalized touches and a "magical" atmosphere.

8,542 Reviews

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Brianna
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the restaurant but should have a bigger selection for food.
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George
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fabulous food only exceeded by the exquisite service. A wonderful view of the ocean and people enjoying the casual elegance of an exceptional venue. Nickolas and Elie were so gracious to give us a truly memorable experience. We shall return on every possible opportunity.
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Ebony
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stefano was amazing! The manager was always on the floor speaking to other diners. We loved it. The food was phenomenal and well thought out. My wife is allergic to a few things and then they were able to quote what was available for her.
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kate
San Diego6 reviews
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The view was good except the swimmers are right outside the window dressing/undressing to their swimsuit not pleasant to watch while we eat. I ordered the trout , it was crispy outside but raw inside. My husband ordered branzino has no flavor at all. My grandson ordered A5 Wagyu hard crispy outside that took the tenderness of the meat for $125. My daughter's New York Steak comes with 2 scoop of mash potato for $95. This place is over rated over price , low quality food. Service was ok.
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Marika VIP
San Diego28 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time trying this restaurant and was not disappointed at all have to wonder why we didn’t get here sooner! Our server, Javier, was charming too
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An extraordinarily good steak at a venue known for its seafood.
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Jacob
Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing quality food, and service was beyond fantastic. Javier was our server, and Christopher our servers assistant. Perfect timing on the service, never felt rushed or delayed, and the food came out in a timely manner when we needed it. They made routine checks and always topped up our food/drinks, and were so polite. Remembered our anniversary, and just was exceptional. The scallop plate and the swordfish were perfectly cooked, and the yucca fries and mushrooms great as well. They brought out a cake on the house for our anniversary, completely unexpected but very appreciated. 10/10 would come back 100 times over.
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Said
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my wife’s birthday together with the core family and we had a fantastic experience. The food was great and the view is obviously amazing. But the service we received was incredible. I don’t recall anywhere else that the host would go above and beyond to make sure we we were satisfied. She was extraordinary. Very thankful for her and the rest of the staff for making it a very memorable evening for me and my family.
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Mary Beth VIP
Atlanta35 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ryan gave us such wonderful service. Drinks were delicious and so was the food in the lounge. I always come here every time I visit San Diego. Never disappoints.
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Mike
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
beautiful ocean view, food was good but not worth the money and would only go back to hear music in lounge and have a drink waitress seems more concerned about her boss watching her than out needs, she did not want to pour all of my husbands wine in glass from decanter cuz her boss would get mad, we are the customer and for what we were paying i did not need to hear her concerns about her boss it was very inappropriate and also red speck in our white wine glass and we should of gotten a new glass of wine but waitress said it was just a speck of tahini from bar, i do not care what it is as it was not supposed to be there, maybe her boss would get mad if she got us another glass of wine
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FAQs

The Marine Room is rated 4.7 stars by 8542 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.