Dining room at The Marine Room in San Diego, overlooking a beautiful ocean sunset.

The Marine Room San Diego

The Marine Room sits on Spindrift Drive, a ten-minute walk from Ellen Browning Scripps Park. The restaurant holds a 2024 Wine Spectator Excellence Award for its list.

The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into its reputation as a site for special occasions. While the coast is crowded with casual beach spots, the kitchen here focuses on seafood and international fare with a farm-to-table approach that demands more focus than the nearby cafes. You choose this place for the stillness of the cove at night rather than the bustle of the local strip, making it a better choice for a quiet dinner than the more tourist-heavy options within the same walking distance.

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Cuisine

The Marine Room FAQ

The Marine Room offers a menu focused on seafood, international dishes, and farm-to-table ingredients. It is an expensive restaurant known for its fine dining atmosphere.

The room runs smart and elegant. While there is no strict policy, guests generally dress to match the formal tone of the dining room.

The Marine Room is on Spindrift Drive in La Jolla. It is a ten-minute walk from Ellen Browning Scripps Park and a fifteen-minute walk from both La Jolla Cove and Sunny Jim Cave.

Yes, The Marine Room holds a Wine Spectator Excellence Award.

To book The Marine Room, you can provide your date, party size, and any occasion notes to Alotea. We work the venue's own booking route and come back with a confirmed answer.

Opening Hours

Sunday

16:30 - 21:00

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

16:30 - 21:00

Thursday

16:30 - 21:00

Friday

16:30 - 21:00

Saturday

16:30 - 21:00

Location

1950 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

Nearby

Ellen Browning Scripps Park700 m
La Jolla Cove800 m
Sunny Jim Cave1.0 km
La Jolla Shores2.5 km

Additional Information

Name

The Marine Room San Diego

Establishment Type

Restaurant

Cuisine Type

Seafood, International, Farm to table, Contemporary

Dress Code

Smart and Elegant

Price Range

$$$$

Address

1950 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

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