Tastemakers 2025: The Marine Room at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

by Partner Content

Executive Chef, Ananda Bareño

Perched at the edge of La Jolla Shores, The Marine Room has been an icon of coastal fine dining since 1941. Renowned for its dramatic oceanfront setting—where waves crash against floor-to-ceiling windows during high tide—The Marine Room offers a dining experience unlike any other. Under Executive Chef Ananda Bareño, the restaurant blends globally inspired flavors with locally sourced ingredients, resulting in delicious dishes like Kusshi oysters, prime New York strip, and grilled swordfish. The Lounge offers a more relaxed yet luxurious atmosphere, serving thoughtfully crafted small plates and specialty cocktails and treating guests to live music several nights a week.

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Local Bluefin Tuna Tataki
Bursting with coastal freshness, this dish is paired with green onion chermoula, carrot ginger purée, pickled cucumber, and sesame aioli for a vibrant, balanced harmony of bold and delicate flavors.