The Marine Room

Every time I walk into The Marine Room opened in 1941 I’m reminded of things well-kept, where the history of a place meets its nowThere is ocean-front dining, and then there is thisin the ocean Thank you to our friend @heytroyjohnson for your visit and appreciation of The Marine Room. Reserve a table and make sure to try his favorite: Cashew Crusted Blue Crab Cake!... : @heytroyjohnson #themarineroom #lajollashores #sandiegomagazine #sandiegofoodies #finedining #sandeigorestaurant #visitsd

Celebrate Earth Day with a sunset toast at The Marine Room. We are so grateful for the natural beauty right outside our windows and look forward to sharing it with you. Tag us in your favorite @TheMarineRoom scenic photos! #themarineroom #lajolla #lajollashores #ljbtc #sandiegofoodies #finedining #sandiegorestaurant #visitsd

We are delighted to welcome you back to The Marine Room! Whether it's a romantic night out, family celebration or an intimate reunion with dear friends, we invite you to share these special moments at The Marine Room. Chef Bernard has created a new spring menu offering the best of the season and something to please every palate. As we welcome you, we are also welcoming our new Chef de Cuisine Mike Minor! He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and will be an important part... of our culinary team. Reserve your table today. https://www.marineroom.com/menus/dinner-wine-menu #themarineroom #lajolla #lajollashores #ljbtc #sandiegofoodies #finedining #sandiegorestaurant #visitsd

Happy Valentine’s Day! We can’t wait to re-open and celebrate life’s special moments with you! #marineroom #lajolla #sunset #lajollashores #ljbtc

Happy early-Valentine's Day! We will miss seeing you this weekend and wanted to send along a favorite recipe from @ChefBernardGuillas - his Chocolate Soufflé. The perfect Valentine treat! Soufflé 10 oz semisweet chocolate, 72% cocoa, chopped 6 large egg yolks... 6 large egg whites cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. sweet butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar pinch sea salt 1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier The Soufflé Dishes 1 Tbsp. sweet butter, softened cup granulated sugar 8 oz. semisweet chocolate, cut into eight pieces Lightly butter eight cup soufflé dishes. Coat with sugar. Place on baking sheet. Set aside. Preparation Preheat oven to 375F. Add chocolate and butter to large mixing bowl set over pot of barely simmering water, ensuring bottom of bowl does not touch water. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in egg yolks, one at a time. In separate mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and pinch of salt to soft peaks. Add sugar. Beat to stiff peaks. Whisk quarter of egg whites into chocolate. Gently fold in remaining egg whites, using rubber spatula. Spoon mixture into prepared soufflé dishes. Insert one piece chocolate into center of mixture. Bake in center of oven 12 minutes or until nicely puffed. Presentation 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Dust top of soufflé with powdered sugar before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream. #marineroom #lajolla #ljbtc #lajollashores #san diego

Sending love to our favorite Maître Cuisiniers de France and Executive Chef Bernard Guillas as he celebrates his birthday today - Bon Anniversaire! We can’t wait to share special occasions with all of you again soon!

Thank you San Diego for choosing The Marine Room as a top favorite Romantic Restaurant and selecting Chef Bernard Guillas as a favorite Best Chef in San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll 2020! #MarineRoom https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com//san-diegos-best-of-2

Throwback to The Marine Room Lounge and Spindrift Room circa 1953. Look at our lounge now! We can’t wait until the day we can share our views with you again. #MarineRoom #LaJolla #Throwback

With this heat - a refreshing summer cocktail is a must! Enjoy Chef Bernard's Lavender Citronelle Martini recipe below and tag us @MarineRoom to show off your creations! Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 stalks lemongrass... 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup granulated sugar 6 sprigs lavender 1/4 cup honey crystals 1/4 teaspoonground star anise 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt 1/2 lemon 1/3 cup Lemoncello liqueur 1 1/2 cups Grey Goose Vodka 1/2 peach, cored, quartered Instructions: Cut lemongrass in 3-inch long pieces, discarding the hard bottom root. Crush pieces with a mallet. Add water, sugar, lemongrass and 2 sprigs lavender to saucepan over medium heat. Simmer two minutes. Remove from heat. Steep for 30 minutes. Strain through fine sieve. Refrigerate until well chilled. Combine honey crystals, star anise and flaky sea salt in small mixing bowl. Spread evenly onto plate. Rub cut side of lemon around rims of glasses. Dip rims into honey crystal mixture. Set aside. Combine lemongrass syrup, Lemoncello, and vodka in a mixing bowl. Stir well. Transfer half of mixture to martini shaker. Add 12 ice cubes. Shake 15 seconds. Strain into 2 martini glasses. Repeat process. Garnish with peach and the 4 remaining lavender sprigs & enjoy! See more

There’s no dress pants or tie required for Happy Hour at The Shores! Step right off the beach and enjoy the cool ocean breezes on their beachfront patio Monday-Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. Happy Hour bites and libations are $7 each! https://www.theshoresrestaurant.com/menus/bar-cocktail-menu

The Leopard sharks are out! Come explore the beautiful warm water this weekend and be sure to tag us with any sea friends you find in front of @TheMarineRoom! #MarineRoom #LaJolla @lucas.uwphotography

Delicious Alaskan King Salmon with fragrant aromatic herbs, sweet corn fennel relish and grilled peaches, bring balance to one of Chef Bernard’s favorite summertime feasts. Follow this link to view the full recipe as seen in Ranch & Coast Magazine! https://ranchandcoast.com/2020/07/31/savor-the-summer/ Vincent Knakal for @ranchandcoast

We are honored to be a 2020 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award Winner and recognized for our 435-label wine list! We look forward to celebrating this award with our team and guests in the near future! #MarineRoom #LaJolla #SanDiego #WSRestaurantAward

What is Chef Bernard Guillas doing during this time? He stays busy overseeing outdoor dining and menus at our sister properties, La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club and The Shores Restaurant. He also enjoys exploring new recipes at home. Check out his feature in Ranch & Coast Magazine to learn more about his favorite summertime recipes! http://ranchandcoast.uberflip.com/i/1273304-august-2020/0 : Vincent Knakal for Ranch & Coast Magazine

Enjoy our views any day of the week by bookmarking our live beach cam! https://www.marineroom.com/webcam

Happy Hour is back at The Shores Restaurant! Relax on their beachside patio and enjoy a variety of options including Baja Style Ceviche, Buffalo Chicken Wings and Shores Cheese Nachos! Available Monday-Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. https://www.theshoresrestaurant.com/menus/bar-cocktail-menu

A beautiful painting of a seaside dinner at The Marine Room by Esther Pai. We look forward to the day we can share memorable moments with each of you again! @Pai.Esther #MarineRoom #LaJolla #MarineRoomLaJolla

A stunning sunset captured through our windows @fcgphotohraphye #MarineRoom #LaJolla #LaJollaSunsets #SanDiegoSunset #VisitSD #BestView #BestViewinCalifornia

While our dining room is temporarily closed, you can enjoy our stunning ocean views and a delicious menu at our sister property, The Shores Restaurant. Try their Ahi Tuna Wontons, Shores Poke Bowls with Lomi Lomi Salmon or our Signature Tuna, Black Mussel Steamers, Chicken Potstickers, Cabo Tacos, and Craft Burgers. Available daily for Patio Dining or To-Go starting at 11:30 a.m. https://www.theshoresrestaurant.com/

We loved welcoming many of you back as Mother Nature brought a show with memorable sunsets and high tides. Once again, we are temporarily closed and look forward to bringing the tides and amazing cuisine to your seaside table soon. Oceanfront Patio Dining can be enjoyed at our sister restaurant, @TheShoresRestaurant, visit their website for additional information. https://www.theshoresrestaurant.com/ @k_norman_15... #MarineRoom #LaJolla #WithLoveSanDiego