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The Marine RoomvsAddison Restaurant
Both Marine Room and Addison Restaurant are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Addison Restaurant is preferred by most professionals compared to Marine Room. Addison Restaurant ranks #3 in San Diego with endorsements from 9 reviewers like Concierge, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Marine Room
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Zagat
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Travel + Leisure
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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.
Addison Restaurant
Concierge Travel + Leisure Zagat BlackBook Gayot Frommer's
Forbes Travel Guide Where
Condé Nast Traveler
The Infatuation Show All Reviews
5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA 92130-4900
From $98/night
Concierge "Addison is a destination dining room for serious foodies."
Travel + Leisure "Situated on a pastoral hill at Carmel Valley’s Grand Del Mar Resort, Addison has the unassuming stone entrance of a rural Tuscan mansion." Full review
Zagat4.7
""First class in every respect", this "extravagant" New French draws seekers of "ethereal flavors" to Carmel Valley's "ultraposh" Grand Del Mar resort." Full review
BlackBook "The Grand Del Mar resort showcases acclaimed Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef William Bradley's stunning, luxurious fare amid an opulent setting."
Gayot17.0
"Thoughtful attention to detail can be found in every corner, from the 22-carat gold leaf etchings in the ironwork to the inlaid limestone and aubergine marble flooring." Full review
Frommer's "Modern French cuisine with seasonally-inspired, four to 10-course prix-fixe menus, which may include sake-cured hamachi or Prince Edward Island mussels with chickpeas, garlic confit, and saffron." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Gourmands and style seekers alike will delight in Addison Restaurant, Fairmont Grand Del Mar resort’s signature eatery." Full review
Where "This fine restaurant overlooking the rolling green golf course at the Grand Del Mar features contemporary French cuisine intricately fused with Mediterranean flavors." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Chef William Bradley’s classic French fare with California locavore ingredients is astute and thoughtful with service that might outshine the finest metropolitan destinations, certainly for its warmth." Full review
The Infatuation "Addison is San Diego’s fanciest fancy restaurant and looks like a cross between a palace and a country club." Full review
