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March 2024 by Alex O
Excellent service and absolutely gorgeous view. Definitely worth the drive. Highly recommend.
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March 2024 by Bako Ohanyan
Service was fantastic. Refreshing to have such great service.
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March 2024 by Anonymous
If you’re looking to dine somewhere that genuinely takes pride in the care of their customers for an unforgettable full package dining experience where you feel catered to in the highest regard & leave feeling truly satisfied & in pure bliss with a lasting impression, Mar’sel is THE place for you!Karla has been an absolute standout & gem at Mar’sel. Her attention to detail is off the charts which sets her apart. She represents this restaurant extremely well with being so accommodating, outgoing yet highly professional, & in a league of her own. It’s all of the little things & she constantly delivers outstanding service. Her timing is always spot on & she goes the extra mile to ensure it’s an enjoyable experience start to finish without missing a beat.No other restaurant has the same level of consistency with their ENTIRE staff being top notch from their kind & professional managers, knowledgeable bartenders, friendly hosts, exceptional team of servers, attentive server assistants & runners, & everyone doing their part, including the helpful kitchen staff & incredible chefs behind the scenes making such beautiful & delectable meals for a memorable dining experience!Although yes, sometimes the portions lean more on the smaller side with a higher price point, the food itself is always very fresh & the chef specials are frequent enough to always make the menu feel new & exciting which also gets swapped out to accommodate what is best seasonally!The view is obviously spectacular & stuns in any weather, you can taste the passion these chefs have in the cuisine prepared alongside a dynamite cocktail menu, the ambience is superb both in their outdoor & indoor section,, but really it’s the dedication of the Mar’sel team that makes this restaurant the best of the best in LA.Thank you Alex, Ben, Bryan, Cenobio, Chris, Desiree, Diego, Erica, Felix, Jade, Karla, Kiké, Horacio, Ishtvan, Istvan, Jeffrey, Jesus, Maxwell, Shannon, Sang, Steven, Terry, Wes, Chef Antonio, Chef Blais, Chef Fabio, Chef Julia, Chef Justin, Chef Nallely, & the countless others of the Mar’sel team for always making Mar’sel such an above & beyond, special, & welcoming dining experience! Every single person is immensely appreciated!!!
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March 2024 by SamK
Went out to mar'sel last night to celebrate an achievement for my partner. The service was phenomenal as well as the views. Quite intimate. The food was delicious as well as the cocktails. Some of the most creative cocktails I've had in a long time! Our server and her assistant even ensured I was warm on the patio and gave me a blanket. A night to remember, thank you crew and chef at mar'sel!
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March 2024 by Adrian G
The worst dinner we have ever had. Stayed at Terranea, and went here for our wedding anniversary dinner. I had the filet. It was unseasoned and not good at all. My wife had a vegan dish and it looked like frozen vegetables with rice. They were dry and terrible. We describe our dinner here as bad conference food. Location was beautiful, and the staff was great. Take away the location, and you would never go back. When we stay at Terranea again, we will not dine here.
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February 2024 by
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
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February 2024 by CF
The outdoor sea view is amazing??Mid- to high-priced restaurants in hotelsBut well worth a try! Very suitable for celebrating festivalsI ordered more than 10 kinds of food.The cauliflower white chocolate soup and pumpkin soup are especially delicious!The steak ? was pretty good, the pasta was average.
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February 2024 by Jordan
Couldn't have chosen a better place to honor my valentine today than Mar'sel. The culture of service at this establishment was unparalleled. Alex provides phenomenal service, and the ambiance was exactly what I was looking for. Thank
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February 2024 by kenm
Initially we were kept waiting for our drink order to be taken, and in fact had to ask the manager. Subsequently the service was adequate but not great. Food was all excellent and it is a quiet relaxing venue.
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February 2024 by
I made a reservation for myself and the Mrs for Valentine's Day which allowed for only their preset menu($180 per person). At tad steep but the restaurant's live harp player, elegant décor and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean create a picturesque setting for a memorable meal. However, despite the inviting atmosphere and attentive staff, the quality of the seafood falls short of expectations. Despite being situated in a coastal paradise renowned for its fresh seafood, the offerings at Mar'sel disappoint. Dishes may lack the freshness and flavor one would anticipate, detracting from the overall dining experience. Additionally, while luxury dining often commands a premium price, the cost at Mar'sel may be perceived as excessively high given the subpar seafood quality. For some diners, the exorbitant prices may not be justified by the culinary experience offered. In summary, while Mar'sel excels in ambiance and service, its underwhelming seafood offerings and steep prices may leave some patrons feeling disappointed. For those seeking a truly exceptional dining experience, exploring other dining options within Terranea Resort or the surrounding area may be advisable.
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January 2024 by Lily Ha
I go to Mar'sel often but today we had invited friends there for brunch, I boasted about how amazing their food is but it was absolutely disappointing and awful, the first course was ok, the 2nd course was a disaster, we had the filet mignon x2 , the butter milk fried chicken and lobster Benedict, they were all so salty to the point that salt burns your tongue. The butter milk fried chicken was drowned into some sort of orange super hot and spicy sauce, the beef was tough to eat. I did not have my dessert because nothing in the menu was to my liking, they have a shortbread for dinner menu and they always were very happy to make it for me at brunch but today the pastry chef said she cannot. I hope this is a one time thing just because today their chef had an off day. we spent almost $600 for 4 people but left hungry and rushed o a burger joint to eat,
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January 2024 by
What an amazing dining experience. Beginning with a lovely “amuse-juice” which hits the spot to get your taste buds ready to dance then the party in your mouth that is the 3-course brunch, everything was just divine. The views are unbeatable and of course, the service was impeccable. (Thank you Jesus and Enrique!!). Topped off with the most perfect weather, it was the most enjoyable experience!!!
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January 2024 by CarolynC
We were disappointed in the quality of the food--not as well-prepared as in the past. Fish a bit dry with little flavor and truffle pasta which has been excellent in the past was cloying with sauce that was too thick and truffles with little flavor. Salads were excellent. Strawberry "shortcake" was disappointing--the components lacked real flavor. For such high prices we expected more.
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December 2023 by
I feel the price I paid food was definitely not worth for what I got cause I paid $300 dollars for 2 filet mignon which was listed at $62 each and a half order of oysters which was only $36 along with two sprites which is around like $12 for both so 62+62+36+12 is only equal $172 also wasn't provided with the receipt that says what exactly I was being charged for also the steak was really small I still ended up going to buffalo wild wings like an hour later
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December 2023 by JayBG
We had a great experience at Mar'sel, specifically thanks to our server Jesus who was so attentive, personable, and knowledgeable about the menu and wine! The food was delicious - the sous vide Jamon Iberico was very unlike anything either of us have had before, which you don't get to say often. The only reason for less than five stars for the food is that some of the dishes (beets, spaghetti squash) kind of paled in comparison to the others (jamon, branzino) in terms of the complexity and depth of the flavors. Overall between the staff and the seaside ambience, this was a special dinner!