Marine Room Restaurant   

I have had many dinners there over the years. Business friends love the "on the beach feeling." However, I have had good meals there, as well as, meals that no one at our table cared to finish. It is no longer on our list to take friends.

We arrived with out of town guests on time. We waited 30 minutes; no explanation and there were empty tables on the floor. We sat at the table to find wet glasses just out of the washing machine that smelled of dirty seawater and detergent- hardly appropriate for wine or water to have unpolished stemware. Waiter was inattentive and unfriendly. We didn't have water on the table for 15 minutes. Never received a smile from anyone in the restaurant. Numerous items were unavaialable on a Saturday night, including a special salmon that was modified from the menu. Paid $46 for overcooked salmon entree. The wine list is heavy on california cabernet and chardonnay, neither of which complement the over-the-top food. If this is the best San Diego has to offer, we're light years behind SF, LA, and NYC with regard to service, attention to detail, a serious wine program, and quality of food vis-a-vis prices. Stay away at least until they renovate the drab interior to something that looks remotely like modernity and someone can revamp the attitude at this overpriced, overrated, and entirely disappointing establishment.

The food was excellent, the service superb -- and the atmosphere incredible. A must-do!

It is true that the view is beautiful but there are plenty of other places in San Diego to get great views. The food is just so-so unless they've completely change the menu since last time I was there.