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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
1871 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (833) 282-2974
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Ugoletti
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your next event at Mar'sel with our fine dining offerings and service. Our private dining room and private terrace offers an elegant ambiance and Pacific views. Customizable for parties of 11 to 40. Our event planners will help you make your event a reality.
  • Private party contact
    Restaurant Coordinator : (310) 265-2896
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
  • Cross Street
    Palos Verdes Drive South
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,871 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Best Ambience

  • Beach Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Beach Cities

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mar'sel at Terranea Resort offers a "spectacular view" and exquisite dining experience, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "delicious food," with unique dishes like cauliflower chocolate soup. The ambiance is elegant, offering both indoor and outdoor seating with ocean views. A memorable destination!

1,871 Reviews
  1. Shirley

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service and great food! We can’t wait to return!!!

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  2. Eric

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, excellent food in a spectacular setting. Request outdoor seating for great view and quieter dining experience. Great choice for special occasion dinner.

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  3. Diana

    Los Angeles

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful night. Great food and excellent service from Steve. They were ver accommodating to my daughter that is gluten free. Made her a lovely GF dessert for her birthday!

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  4. Frank

    Greater Boston

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience! Atmosphere was outstanding and food and service were exceptional

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  5. Claire

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good for family gatherings. Very beautiful place, excellent service and delicious food.

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  6. Ty

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing overall experience, our sever Betty was the absolute best! & The caviar was next level!

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  7. Matt

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After finally going to mar’sel, we’ll never go back to another Terranea restaurant. It’s expensive, but the food is real. Doesn’t have the same Sysco truck feel that the other restaurants at Terranea have. Good wine choices and not terrible markups.

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  8. Marian

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet luxury with a wonderful variety of foods served by professionals. For a refined treat enjoy conversation (you can actually hear people at your table) by the fireside or by the seaside. Small and intimate but not crowded. Inside or outside seating. Fine dining as it should always be. For me this will be an occasional treat but I’d go everyday if I could. I highly recommend the brunch which, refreshingly, is not a buffet. Everyone at our table loved everything.

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  9. Jodi

    Los Angeles

    67 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Big improvement over our prior experiences. We loved the majority of our meal, however, dining at many fine restaurants and why do you charge for the rolls that are mediocre at best? Charge for fabulous and create something unique and interesting, like popovers and other tasty breads and rolls. Not ordinary. Also, the parking is a real challenge. It would be nice if we could valet or park closer to the restaurant. We live in the area and would like to frequent Marsel in a regular basis. Lobster pasta , venison, outstanding butternut squash soup, lemon desert enjoyed.

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  10. Kai

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience with the perfect ocean view as the sun set in the background. Service was top-notch. The Seafood Royale was really good; it was seasoned just right to bring out the freshness of the scallops and lobster tail. The bread was very airy and delicious as well. Iberico Coppa Steak exceeds my expectations, but the dish can live without the white beans, in my opinion. The Diver Scallops risotto was good, too, but a little odd with the choice of 老干媽 crunchy chili oil as the flavor. They knew we were celebrating a birthday, so they served complimentary champagne and a free second dessert (since we couldn't decide between the chocolate mousse and old-fashioned sorbet). Dessert was amazing, btw!

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mar'sel at Terranea Resort is rated 4.7 stars by 1871 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 20 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
  • Cross Street
    Palos Verdes Drive South
  • Area
    Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Market Cuisine, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Ugoletti
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (833) 282-2974
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your next event at Mar'sel with our fine dining offerings and service. Our private dining room and private terrace offers an elegant ambiance and Pacific views. Customizable for parties of 11 to 40. Our event planners will help you make your event a reality.
  • Private party contact
    Restaurant Coordinator : (310) 265-2896
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