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mar'sel patio  - mar'sel at Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Award-winning

mar'sel at Terranea Resort

4.7
4.7
1898 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
22:30
Booked 22 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Great for outdoor dining
Set overlooking the Pacific Ocean with stunning views, Forbes Four-Star award winner, mar'sel offers the ideal location for an elegant dinner or seasonal Sunday brunch. Located just south of Los Angeles on the verdant Palos Verdes Peninsula, mar'sel (a play on the Spanish word for sea, mar and the French word for salt, sel) offers a decidedly inventive twist on international cuisine. Chef Fabio Ugoletti's seasonally rotating fine dining menu that features locally sourced ingredients (including citrus and herbs from the resort's grounds), as well as playful takes on culinary favorites, mar'sel combines approachable luxury with a breathtaking setting perfect for every palate.
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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Market Cuisine, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Ugoletti
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What 1,898 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Best Ambience

  • Beach Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Beach Cities

    Romantic

  • Beach Cities

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mar'sel at Terranea Resort offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional views, food, and service." Guests praise the "breathtaking oceanfront scenery" and "impeccable service" from attentive staff. The venue is perfect for special occasions, offering elegant dishes and a serene atmosphere. While some mention high prices, the overall experience is "totally worth it."

1,898 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views of the Pacific from our outdoor table. Both food and service were outstanding. We will be back!

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  2. Savannah

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful, the perfect way to end an amazing trip!

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  3. Erin

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This oceanfront gem of a restaurant is always such a wonderful experience for our family. Chris has been our server many times and he is like an old friend when we see him. The food is amazing and gourmet and even the children’s menu is on point! My husband and I enjoy their beautifully presented cocktails (we always get the one that they smoke at the table) and I’ve never ordered a meal we didn’t enjoy off the menu. We sit outside when we dine since we have young children and the restaurant staff is so welcoming. We really enjoy our time here and the food and cocktails make our trip more memorable.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was Amazing . The atmosphere was perfect. We cannot wait to return.

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  5. Foodie

    San Diego21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We stayed at the resort and loved it. We expected much more from this restaurant. Service was good, but the food was just okay. We enjoyed dining at Nelson’s much more.

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  6. Jennifer

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best dining experience we’ve had in So Cal in a very long time. Our server treated us as if we were VIPs. Each menu item ordered tasted better than expected. The octopus starter, the crispy fingerlings, the Branzino and the chocolate pot de Creme were all show stoppers. Kudos to the chef and also management for keeping service quality very high. Will definitely be back.

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  7. Kelly

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, delicious food and presentation. Views and ambience outstanding.

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  8. Michael

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an exquisite time and always enjoy the curated menu, we always enjoy the level of service. Mar’sel is our go to each time we visit Terranea. We appreciate the staff and the service. Thank you

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  9. Larysa n Daniel VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful presentation but none of the dishes tasted really good … my branzino was okay, mushrooms were nasty, lamb guanoche had just a sprinkle of lamb, beets salad was weird with beets in some sauce with a few leaves, traditional desert was nasty… sorry but the food was nasty. We are locals and go there sometimes for special menus (Valentines etc) and it’s a first time we went just for a date and paid about $300 for nasty food. And in addition I got an upset stomach. Please change your chef, but we won’t be back that’s for sure.
    mar'sel at Terranea ResortResponded on 18 January 2025
    Good afternoon Mr and Mrs. Akhavan, My name is Ben Levy. I am the assistant manager of mar'sel. Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience with us. I am deeply sorry to hear that the food was not up to our standards. We implore all of our guests to let us know if they are not enjoying any of their dishes so that we can rectify it immediately. I will be reaching out to you directly to discuss further if you'd like. All the best.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mar’sel was great, service was incredible (love how the waiter knew our names, that’s a first).

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2 people
22:30
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for mar'sel at Terranea Resort

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Market Cuisine, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Ugoletti
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