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The Marine RoomvsSushi Ota
Both Marine Room and Sushi Ota are praised by expert writers. Overall, Marine Room is preferred by most writers compared to Sushi Ota. Marine Room has a TripExpert Score of 83 with endorsements from 8 sources like BlackBook, Gayot and Fodor's.
The Marine Room
Fodor's
Zagat
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Where
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
2000 Spindrift Dr., San Diego, CA 92037
From $25/night
Fodor's "Gaze at the ocean from this venerable La Jolla Shores mainstay and, if it's during an especially high tide, feel the waves race across the sand and crash against the glass." Full review
Zagat4.6
"Achieve the "quintessential Southern Californian" experience at this "seaside treasure" in La Jolla, where "waves splash against the windows" of the "sophisticated" dining room." Full review
BlackBook "During high tide, waves lap against the windows of this La Jolla jewel. The magnificent culinary creations of executive chef Bernard Guillas will win your heart."
DK Eyewitness "Dine on exciting, romantic global cuisine derived from French classics. If you’re not that hungry and would like to enjoy the sunset, try hors d’oeuvres in the lounge."
Gayot15.0
"A landmark oceanfront restaurant in La Jolla with sophisticated, seasonal cuisine and seafood from chef Bernard Guillas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For more than 75 years, San Diego’s Marine Room has been a crowd favorite for its global fare and dramatic oceanside location." Full review
Where "With arguably the best food and location in town, the Marine Room sits practically in the ocean at La Jolla Shores beach." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"Lures a well-heeled crowd to its sleek environs. Set within a luxury beach resort in the exclusive La Jolla enclave, it feels every bit the posh club...kitchen trots out classics like surf and turf" Full review
Frommer's "Combine a celebrated chef with a venerable seaside dining room, add impeccable service and an unfussy, elegant setting and you’ll come close to imagining this quintessential ultimate dining experience" Full review
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Reserve a window table during sunset for ultimate romance, or wait awhile and watch spotlights highlight the foaming waves against the dark sky.
Sushi Ota Fodor's Zagat DK Eyewitness Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
4529 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109-4920
From $10/night
Fodor's "Look at the expressions on customers' faces as they leave and you can see the satisfied glows that result from dining on San Diego's best sushi." Full review
Zagat4.6
""Sushi purists" will "cry" tears of "pleasure" when "lucky enough" to snag a seat at this "incomparable" Pacific Beach Japanese." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Considered the best sushi in town, connoisseurs come for the day’s freshest fish transformed into tasty works of art."
Gayot14.0
"Authentic Japanese food and sushi from respected chef Ota in a sleepy part of Pacific Beach." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A transformative omakase in the most humble of settings." Full review
Frommer's "This is San Diego's best spot for melt-in-your-mouth sushi and sashimi...it's the daily specials featuring more traditional Japanese seafood delicacies that reward sophisticated palates." Full review
