Excellent service and absolutely gorgeous view. Definitely worth the drive. Highly recommend.
March 2024
Service was fantastic. Refreshing to have such great service.
February 2024
Out waiter was really great! Sadly forget his name but he met us outside as we were leaving with a cheerful send off . Also my boyfriend and him shared an inside joke “my man! Loved it
Set overlooking the Pacific Ocean with stunning panoramic views, 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" and the French word for "salt") offers a decidedly inventive twist on California cuisine.
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Cuisine: American
About the restaurant & décor: Mar'sel, the fine dining restaurant of Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, features an interior decorated in warm brown tones, vaulted ceilings and a large fireplace, as well as a bar area. We recommend sitting outside on the patio to take in the amazing views of the Pacific Ocean.Food & Drinks: Andrew Vaughan oversees the restaurant as chef de cuisine, and he continues to focus on utilizing fresh and seasonal local ingredients. Some herbs and produce are even grown on the hotel grounds. Dishes might include poached John Dory with hand-cut nasturtium pasta, artichokes and verjus glaze or Wagyu rib-eye cap with mushroom gratin. The wine list is comprehensive. Signature cocktails and craft beers are also available. On Sundays, guests can take in the coastal panorama over a leisurely brunch.
