One Of The Most Unique Dining Experiences Happens At This Acclaimed Restaurant In La Jolla, California
Imagine the ocean seemingly ready to crash into your dinner plate, and you barely finished your first course.. Don’t be alarmed; the jaw-dropping experience occurs only three times a year during the summer.
It all happens at La Jolla’s The Marine Room, one of Southern California’s most iconic restaurants, where nature steals the show. Named one of America’s Most Romantic Restaurants (OpenTable), the #3 Most TikTok’d Restaurant in the U.S. (Thrillist), and praised by Forbes, USA Today, and Travel + Leisure, this iconic coastal dining room delivers a spectacular experience that has diners clamoring for the exclusive, hard-to-book reservations every season.
It’s called the High Tide Dinner, and it’s unlike anything else in the country. As guests savor Executive Chef Ananda Bareño’s luxury coastal cuisine, (think “Kilo Caviar” Golden Reserve, Grilled Swordfish, and Japanese A5 Wagyu Strip Steak, paired with an expertly curated wine list of rare and exemplary vintages), the Pacific Ocean rises with the tide, pounding against the floor-to-ceiling windows with dramatic, and electrifying force.
Seats are notoriously hard to snag, and with the 2025 dates of June 23–25, July 22–24, and August 20–22, timed with the full moon and La Jolla’s highest tides of the year approaching, the rush is officially on. Guests can indulge in a specially curated four-course dinner accompanied by live music and a sunset toast priced at $165 per person, or upgrade to the Chef’s Table Experience for $250 per person, which includes a sommelier-paired wine experience, additional courses, a visit from the chef, and a take-home gift.
The Marine Room is located at the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club – a cherished landmark that has served San Diego for over nine decades. Patrons at The Marine Room do not need to be hotel guests or enter the hotel to access the restaurant.
This is not just a meal – it’s Mother Nature sharing a place at your table. It’s a dining experience like no other. Please visit www.marineroom.com for reservations.
