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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 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 63 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.

Dining areas

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 8,511 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

Loved For

San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Marine Room offers a stunning oceanfront dining experience with "amazing views" and "outstanding service." Renowned for its high tide dinners, the ambiance combines with expertly crafted dishes, such as the octopus and swordfish, to create "a memory to savor." Ideal for special occasions, guests praise the personalized attention and spectacular setting.

8,512 Reviews

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Elizabeth VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an extraordinary 20th anniversary dinner at the marine room with a gorgeous view, wonderful food, exquisite service, and world class location. We hope to make this our anniversary tradition.
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Junyu
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great view, great food and great service! Def would come back again
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Ari
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
It was very cold. All members of our table complained about the cold temperature as did the table next to us. I was wearing a sweater and was still cold.
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Christopher VIP
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Last night's experience was by far the worst I have ever seen. I sent a detail on Open Table saying it was our Anniversary. Unfortunately the server did not know and it was not passed to any of the staff. It was my fiance's first visit and I have been before. The night was supposed to be very special but instead she mentioned leaving before the food came out. We asked the server Kevin if any other table was available by the water and he mentioned if one was open you would have sat there in a rude tone in front of my fiance. The table by the window had a family with two younger children and was shocked that most of the couples were sat in the back. After the family left I was hoping the server would have shifted us over to the table by window after we asked. Instead another family of four came to the table and the server knew it was the child's 9th birthday. In my opinion children and families should not have priorities over adults with special occasions. Our drinks were delivered to the table and the lime fell off her drink and the server grabbed it with his hands then placed it back on the drink instead of saying I'll get you another lime. We were constantly being overlooked by the family of four for service. The quality of the food was not as cooked and well served as previous visits. The main course came out and we waited for our wine to show up, when the empty wine glasses were brought to the table before. Instead of the waiter pouring the cab into a glass like a professional. He poured the whole thing instead of letting it breathe and not even a taste before hand. After dinner he brought a dessert menu and then was like oh yea it's your anniversary and then brought us what seemed to be a normal dessert for birthdays. Overall I was completely disappointed with the whole experience especially for the price and the reputation of the Marine Room. The care and love for what I considered to be a prestigious restaurant was a complete let down. The night was ruined.
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Jameelah VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, ssrvice, and views! We will be back!
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Caron VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must do when visiting San Diego! The service, food and view are top notch.
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Juan VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for our first time. Great food and great service from the team. Will most definitely come back.
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Kerry VIP
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I visit the marine room every time I am in the San Diego area. It is my favorite restaurant, anywhere. The food and service was impeccable as always, and it was another delightful marine room experience.
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Eunice
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it here! Celebrated my boyfriend’s birthday and they went the extra mile for custom menus with Happy Birthday printed on it for him. The food was great, pricey but understandable. Service was also wonderful.
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Claudia
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious but definitely overpriced considering the portions. The service was outstanding. Sadly, we did not get the high tide but the beach and view were beautiful nonetheless.
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FAQs

The Marine Room is rated 4.7 stars by 8511 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.