Will accommodate so long we have the availability.

Press
2025
Fabulous California – Valentine’s Day Dining in San Diego 2025
Restaurant Magazine – Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2025
OpenTable US – Top 100 Romantic Restaurants 2025
PR Newswire – From First Dates to Double Dates: OpenTable Declares That Valentine’s Day 2025 Will Break All The Rules
Patch – Carlsbad Restaurant Ranks Among 100 Most Romantic In U.S.
CBS 8 – SD Spots Included on List of Most Romantic in the Country
Patch CA – 11 CA Restaurants Among 100 Most Romantic In America | Across California
2024
CBS 8 – St. Madeleine Sophie Center Tea by the Sea at The Marine Room
San Diego Union-Tribune – Community events in San Diego County: From Taste of Oasis to Tea by the Sea
The East County Californian – Tea by the sea to raise funds for art program
MSN – SD Weekend: San Diego Rodeo; Monster Jam; Winter Festival
San Diego Magazine – 15 of the Best Food & Drinks to Try this December
Cultural Daily – Marine Room Restaurant Review
The Coast News – Del Mar Food and Wine Festival Soars in Second Year
Eater San Diego – Best Restaurants in La Jolla
The Infatuation – Best Restaurants in La Jolla
Locale Magazine – 14 Restaurants in San Diego With Ocean Views for Days
OpenTable Icon Award: The Marine Room
Ranch & Coast: Best of 2024 Readers’ Choice Best Restaurant for “Best Special Occasion!”
Modern Luxury SD – Best of the City 2024 Awards (Best Waterfront Restaurant)
The Knot – Best Date Night Ideas in San Diego
USA Today – Valentine’s Day Guide / OpenTable Most Romantic Restaurants
OpenTable – Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in USA
Restaurant News – America’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants
The Infatuation – Best Restaurants in San Diego – Marine Room
The Knot – Most Romantic Restaurants
OpenTable Diner’s Choice 2024 – The Marine Room Most Romantic Destination
San Diego Magazine Best Restaurants of 2024 – The Marine Room: Reader’s Choice & Critic’s Choice
Eater San Diego – Best Waterfront Restaurants in San Diego
Secret Los Angeles – This Oceanside Restaurant Known For Its Incredible Views of Crashing Waves Is Just Two Hours From L.A.
FOX 5 – Best Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
TripAdvisor – 4 San Diego Neighborhoods You won’t want to miss
FOX 5 – High Tide Dinners TV Segment
2023
CB8 – How do the waves stay outside of The Marine Room in La Jolla?
Eater San Diego – Where to Eat in the Coastal Town of La Jolla
Travel & Leisure – Most Romantic Places in San Diego
Wine Spectator – 8 Sensational San Diego Restaurants for Food & Wine
Time Out Worldwide – Best Restaurants in La Jolla
The Observer – 5 Best Weekend Getaways from LA
Times Colonist – California Road Trip
Thrillist USA – Most TikTok Famous Restaurants in America
Daily Mail – Most Viral TikTok Famous Restaurants
2022
Ranch & Coast – Dining Review Lounge at the Marine Room
Eater SD – Picturesque Restaurants for Your Wedding Day
Eater SD – The Lounge Unveiling




FAQs
Same policy as the restaurant, we have a 24-hour cancellation policy – deposit will be refunded.
Yes, window policy will be the same as in the dining room.
The elevated area in front of the stairs (tables 101-104) can accommodate up to 12 seated guests.
Yes, we offer desserts in the lounge.
The Lounge menu items are only available in the lounge. Premium wines by the glass will be available in the Dining Room.
We are offering an exclusive experience in the lounge, therefore our regular dinner menu is not available in the lounge.
Yes, wine and liquor with mixers. There may be an additional charge for some mixers.
The Marine Room’s dress code is business California casual. Nice jeans are ok. Please, no beach or activewear, including t-shirts, shorts, baseball caps, flip-flops, etc.
Reservations are not required but highly recommended.
Yes, corkage fee applies. Maximum of two standard size bottles of wine ($45 each) or one magnum ($90)
Yes, we will require the same dress code.
The Marine Room’s dress code is smart California casual. Nice jeans are ok. Please, no beach or activewear, including t-shirts, shorts, baseball caps, flip-flops, etc.
Yes, window policy will be the same as in the dining room.
No, however we do include a 20% service charge for parties of 8 or more.
Yes, depending on availability. Reservations are strongly recommended.
We can also comfortably accommodate a party of 12 in a secluded area of the lounge, or up to 16 people standing.
Yes, we offer open seating at the bar top.
Call the restaurant directly at 858-459-7222 or online at Open Table
