Plenty of restaurants have a view of the water. So in 1941, these guys said, “hold my martini and put their restaurant in the water.” The Marine Room was just a drop-dead gorgeous room at the edge of the world to get cocktails in the early days. But it became a destination of its own under Master French chef Bernard Guillas. Last year, chef Bernard handed the keys to talented youngish gun Mike Minor (Border Grill in Vegas).
Now, after a refresh from Studio UNLTD who built Callie in East Village and Bestia and Bavel in L.A, new life has been breathed into it. They added more seats, brass, tiles, swivel chairs at the bar to turn and watch the incoming sets and seals; a massive white, curved couch to recline and take it all in. MR is still a place to bear big life moments. It just undid a button or two and became a social gathering.
“We’re excited to offer our guests an exclusive experience to match our incomparable views of La Jolla Cove and Shores,” says executive chef Mike Minor. “The lounge gives us a stage from which to showcase an all-new menu presented in a way that’s engaging, seductive, and creative. It’s all about luxury and indulgence in an atmosphere that’s refined but with a vibe that’s more relaxed than diners have known in the past.”
