The Marine Room
Restaurant · San Diego ·
Seafood & steaks, cocktails, private events, high tide views
Seafood & steaks, cocktails, private events, high tide views
"Known for its unparalleled view of La Jolla Shores, the Marine Room is a romantic setting for celebrating milestones and special occasions. For a front-row seat of high tides splashing against the large windows, book a table during the High Tide dinner series: Held during peak tide time to ensure dramatic waves, diners can choose between a four-course dinner or a chef’s table experience while enjoying live music and a sunset toast. Earlier seatings include the Rising Tide experience between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. in which guests can choose between an a la carte menu or a three-course dinner. Signature dishes include the king salmon or surf and turf, which pair well with a kelp martini." - Roxana Becerril
"A La Jolla dining destination where chef Accursio Lota applied his culinary skills after relocating to San Diego, contributing to his professional development and regional reputation." - Helen I. Hwang
"There’s nothing quite like the $165 High Tide meal at The Marine Room, a special occasion dinner that’s usually bookable between June and September. Dinner’s entertainment includes watching water levels rise and waves crash into the floor-to-ceiling windows like you’re riding a glass ship on the way to Atlantis. The kitchen cooks up four courses that use a lot of local seafood, such as glazed swordfish with Oaxacan chilis or bluefin tuna with edamame and pickled ginger. If it’s off-season or securing a High Tide time slot didn’t work out, you can still make a reservation for the dining room and order a la carte dishes like creamy lobster bisque. There’s also a newer lounge space with similar oceanfront views and a smaller menu. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - sabrina medora
"La Jolla’s 84-year-old gem, the Marine Room is famous for its front-and-center view of high tides crashing against its windows. Couples looking to make a splash can count on the restaurant’s new executive chef Ananda Bareño (formerly Alila Marea Beach Resort) to serve up her latest creations — Tasmanian ocean trout with coconut salsa macha and cassis chayote; rose snapper with piperade and garden sorrel sauce; and Japanese A5 wagyu strip steak with onion brûlé and potato pavé. Festive pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres range from beef or bluefin tuna tartare to lamb lollipops and mini crab cakes. Up to 230 guests can attend an oceanfront soiree hosted here and may even book a stay at the restaurant’s sister property up the road called the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club." - Roxana Becerril
"One of La Jolla’s crown jewels, the waterfront restaurant is known for its unparalleled views of the beach and caves. Guests can order a la carte, four-course menu, or chef’s table experience; highlights include bluefin tuna, ocean trout, or 38-day dry aged Tomahawk steak. Expect expansive views in its lounge area, which has floor-to-ceiling windows, and white tablecloths in the more formal main dining room (first-timers should try to get into the lounge, though, for the most prismatic vantage point)." - Helen I. Hwang