My family and I are staying nearby and decided to head here for dinner since tonight was the only night we did not have plans. Initially, it was difficult to find and we were not the only ones who had trouble. Once we figured it out, we were able to be seated right away and our server, Isella, was great. The food was good - overpriced, but I get it. Our hotel gave us some credits to use since they are under renovation, and that helped a lot. The cheesecake was the best part - definitely recommend that. read more

Oh no, I am a regular here especially during comic con. They relocated this downstairs and it looks like they put it in a ballroom. This place had no ambience or atmosphere. Looks like a place they would pitch a timeshare or insurance seminar. If you're looking for the high end energy this place used to have during conventions when it was busy, you will have to wait. Me and a few others walked in and didn't stay to eat and walked right out. Saw another couple people that said the same thing and they left for another place to eat. I'll be back when the renovation is over and back to the original location. read more

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Hotel restaurant had breakfast buffet for a steep price $42 per person. I did see several business travelers taking the sit down option rather than the pick up and go also found in the lobby. I was the only one with a toddler in tow. Omelet station - very kindly gentleman brought my spinach mushroom omelet to my table. Oatmeal and fresh berries, Bagel and bread station, toasting apparatus Croissant and Danish bread Panaches and waffles plus individual portions of boxed cereal. Smoked salmon, cheese, shaved ham Not budget friendly for sure because these offerings are often standard at breakfast included for other hotels. Solo server so I needed to flag him down for water and coffee. Food fare so basic I don't even have a photo. Spacious area meant for business travelers who might need to meet up for a drink or lunch/dinner. read more

The food here is decent but nothing to write home about. We came during construction so we didn't get to experience the views other reviews mention. The food was a bit flavorless to me for the price point. read more

Marvela - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Ideal location being housed within the Marriott with early and late night dinning and night caps. The restaurant ambience is very modern with the cellular room and a variety of space that wraps around allowing for multiple picturesque opportunities. There was a group on 8 staying on-site in which we came to mingle here multiple times throughout our stay. The first night it was busy. The waiters felt the burn and were not patient with large group asking questions and ordering... the bartenders were more at ease and friendly with orders. Another night, the Crispy Brussels sprouts were ordered. While the pairing sounds good and tasted good-- the appeal was not inviting. The drinks were yummy and I'd reorder some read more

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Our family chose the Marriott Hotel's Marina Kitchen for Christmas Day dinner, hoping for a warm, elegant holiday experience. Unfortunately, the evening began on a bumpy note when the manager spoke to us in an unprofessional and dismissive tone while directing us to our seating. For a major hotel, especially on Christmas, this was both surprising and disappointing. We shared our concerns with our cheerful and friendly waiter, who agreed the interaction was unacceptable and kindly said he would do what he could to make things right. He spoke to the manager on our behalf and let him know that we were upset and considering a formal complaint. The manager soon after came to our table, apologized, and said he did not realize how he came across. To help smooth things over, he ordered a round of drinks for the table, which we appreciated, but he should have done more. We then proceeded to the buffet. The food selection was decent and tasted good, but the décor was surprisingly plain for Christmas Day, simple, dull, and lacking any festive charm beyond a tree and some poinsettias on the tables. For the price and the occasion, we expected something much more special and thoughtfully presented. If it were not for our friendly, upbeat waiter who truly made an effort to save the experience, we likely would have left. As a family, we decided that next Christmas we will not be returning. Instead, we'll choose the Hotel del Coronado, where the atmosphere, service, and festive presentation always feel magical and worth the occasion. read more

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We ate at the Marina Kitchen multiple times during our stay at the Marriott. Not only was it very convenient the food was delicious and they offered a healthy grilled chicken kiss meal option for our 2.5 year old. The fettuccine was absolutely amazing. I feel like they were making the pasta fresh. I had this on multiple occasions. I don't think there was anything I had that I didn't like. Prices were high, but everywhere we went in San Diego were similar. Most of the servers were great and knew little nuances to make our dining experience better. Such as bringing out the food early for our toddler. Drinks were great as well. Very fresh and delicious. read more

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The Marina Bar was so much better this visit. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. Cocktails were excellent and served quickly. A much better choice than the terrible service at the Agave Bar by the pool! read more

The restaurant has a nice, casual atmosphere with great service. The tomato soap is delicious, and the burgers are really good as well. It's also very convenient, which makes it an easy go-to spot. While nothing stood out as extraordinary, everything was solid and met expectations. read more

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Very disappointed in this place. Came because I was staying at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina and this was one of the restaurants attached to the hotel. We got seated quickly but server took forever to check in on us. I got the Burrata and Market Fruit. I just thought more fruit would come with the meal but it was only peaches. My cousin got the soup of the day but when it came out it was lukewarm. She asked for it to be reheated and the waiter didn't look happy. Wouldn't come back here or recommend it to anyone. read more

Staying at the Marriott for the weekend. Went here for the breakfast buffet and I was disappointed unfortunately. They have plenty of food - pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausages, fruit, pastries, oatmeal, etc. however, despite being under heat lamps, the food was cold! Ugh. They also had yogurt parfaits but didn't have them refrigerated or under anything to keep the yogurt cold so it was very unappetizing. The pancakes were good, but no butter was out and they had no ketchup either for the potatoes. The service was fine, and we were seated timely on a weekend day. I just was not impressed with the food temperature. The made to order omelets were good per my husband so if you go, I'd order that to guarantee your food will be warm. read more

We've been here a few times for dinner and Sunday brunch. Very enjoyable. Maurice & John are the omelette kings, making it exactly the way you want it, with a smile. Roasted beet salad for dinner, with chicken or salmon add-on is the bomb. read more

Marvela - Maurice & John are the omelette king!!!! - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came for lunch during a work conference at the hotel. We had a fairly large party and we're seated quickly. The crab salad I ordered was fresh and delicious, but definitely needed either another protein or a carb addition. It wasn't very filling. Most tables have a nice view of the pool. read more

Marvela - Crab Salad - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

This restaurant is located inside the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. We came here for lunch during our stay at the hotel. Operating hours are from 6a to 10p (closing 2-5p). Inside is spacious and with contemporary design. Service is slow. We spend 15 mins waiting for our orders to be taken and then another half an hour for dishes to arrive. The food tastes average. Plating looks ok. The pesto tortellini is not with pesto. The burger comes with potatoes chips. When our order was taken, we were asked whether we want the burger with salad or fries. So we replied with fries without knowing that both salad and fries were charged extra $2. Also a duplicate order of market vegetables came which i sent back. We have four people in our party and we each order a dish. When the bill comes, as expected i see two market vegetables on the bill which i have to point out for the duplicate order to be taken out from the bill. All in all it is not anywhere close to a pleasant experience. read more

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Came here with a small group. Like any restaurant in a Marriott Marquis, the food is pricey, but good. I got the honey hot chicken sandwich. It was delicious! We shared onion rings marcona almonds. We all enjoyed our food. Service was good. read more

Had a private event in the wine cellar. The barstools are horribly uncomfortable for a 3 hour dinner. The cellar itself is beautiful, but whoever thought of the seating needs to reconsider. It's narrow and hard for staff to maneuver. That said, Gigi was the bright shining star. She was so sweet and efficient and somehow omnipresent. She was the best. The shrimp appetizer, Parker rolls and chips were the best of the food I had. The piece of ribeye I tasted was good, but the cook was over. The chicken fettuccine was overcooked, both the chicken and the pasta. The chicken was so so dry and lacked flavor despite clearly having seasoning. It was strange. The pasta was almost mush. There was no cheese flavor at all. It was just bland. The Caesar salad had almost no dressing and there was little cheese. It was kind of like just eating plain romaine and croutons. The seven layer dessert was good but so very rich. It overpowered the ice cream that came with it. The espresso was good. Overall, passable because of a few bright spots, top notch service. read more

Marvela - Chicken Fettuccine - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ugh, this place was a total bust. I wanted avocado toast, and they told me they couldn't make it, but I swear they had avocados! Then I asked for yogurt, and nope, couldn't get that either. The food was just awful overall, a real disappointment. The service wasn't much better, honestly, terrible wait times, waiter and waitress made it seem like a chore to do things for customers. Never again, dont waste your money, go to Roys. Marina Kitchen's lunch menu is nothing to look at. If I could give it no stars I would give it no stars. read more

Ordered the Garlic Creme Fettuccini with shrimp. It was good if you're wanting something very rich and creamy. Portion was a lot - good to share. Wouldn't order again. Was too rich for my taste. read more

Marvela - GARLIC CREAM FETTUCCINI - ADD SHRIMP - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

The food and cocktails are delicious! Very Friendly Service. Day or night, family, group gathering or even a date is a great idea. We came in as a group during dinner. After dinner with a few friends went there for wine late night chitchat. read more

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Well, the service in atmosphere is decent, the food is laughable. There should be no reason why they charge you $22 for a small flatbread that is almost entirely premade crust and barely any toppings. It is not worth it, and the taste is really lackluster. read more

Marvela - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

They only offer buffet breakfast and it's $40 a person even kids 12+. The buffet is not worth $40. It's pretty simple with only 4 omelette choices to order. And the rest is very basic buffet items. This is the only sit down breakfast spot in this hotel so they should offer entree purchases not just their overpriced buffet. read more

This kitchen located inside the Marriott hotel in Downtown and serves only beverages. They do have a self service/ to-go menu for food, and its a pretty good one with quite a few vegetarian options. Its open everyday from 6.30 Am and closes at midnight. Our order was: 1. Roasted Beet Salad : delicious and filling 2. Shishito Peppers: ordered purely out of curiosity, it was great actually for a person who can handle spice. I ate it as a salad as is, but also put it in a tortilla to make it underated odd franky. Both were good. 3. Cacio Pepe Cauliflower: This is pecorino romano, ricotta, almond, with black and blue seasoning- I don't know half of the ingredients mentioned here...lol! - But it was good. 4. Creme Brulee : this was exotic. Overall , a great dinner enjoyed in PJ's in the hotel room. read more

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I went here recently around the Christmas holiday as we're there for a short stay. The restaurant was pretty slow, and it was in the evening so fairly dark and intimate atmosphere. We had a reservation although didn't need one. We were seated fairly quickly but then it seems we were kind of forgotten about for a while. When we finally got a server and decided what we wanted, our food came out fairly quickly. One of my favorite items were the parkerhouse rolls, they were warm, just a bit toasty on the outside, and soft on the inside and came with a side of butter. These rolls were so delicious, and the perfect comfort food I wanted at the time. I also ordered the lobster roll which was loaded to the brim with lobster meat. I would have like the roll to have been toasted a bit more but it was very good. It came with a side of chips which were good, but nothing spectacular. The other person in my party ordered the burger and fries which they like a lot, but also couldn't finish as it was a large portion. The fries came with a few onion rings in it which I liked, and they automatically brought ranch out with it, which is appreciated. Overall the food was great and portions were good size, but the service was lacking a bit. They never even came back to ask if we wanted any drink refills, and it took a while for them to bring us the check and some boxes. We actually had to flag the server down to get their attention as we were ready to go. I would give them another chance as I did enjoy the food. read more

Marvela - Parkerhouse rolls and burger - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food was very yummy for hotel dining!! I also love that they have big round tables because that's not something you can easily find at other restaurants and I love being able to see and hear my whole party. The service was great and they were able to accommodate all my food preferences. I am sad I left so room for dessert though :( read more

Marvela - Brussel Sprouts, Alfredo with chicken - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Love the ambiance and scenery, we sat outside. The food was decent but our drinks were amazing! Our server was great! read more

Marvela - Drinks were great and of course the view!! They had a decent Christmas dinner menu and they cater to littles! - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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No à la carte, so if you're not hungry, then you still have to pay $40 for a piece of fruit (or you force yourself to be hungry!). Lots of variety, including Asian food for the many Asian hotel guests. There's an omelette/eggs bar (made to order). I like that there were lots of fruits. Service - egg station was pretty fast. They bus your plates for you pretty quickly. Ambiance - airy, many tables, two people at a 4-top means more room. read more

Well we met some clients here for lunch before going to Padres opening day. Let me tell you the service was horrendous, let me explain. We sit down at a table. I let the gentleman know who seated us who was half shaven that there was syrup on our chair and there was sticky syrup on our table and it was a put out for him to come back in. Clean its Your job! Now. Let's get to the food we order turkey BLT with mustard and mayo. Guess what? It doesn't come out with that's right mustard or mayo. It was an act of Congress to get mustard and mayo. Go figure! Then. My wife ordered the marinara flatbread. The same person who seeded us that was half shaven male set it down in front of me and I go excuse me sir. It goes over to my wife. You know what he does. Nothing walks away. As Marriott elite members, I am extremely disappointed in general. This is some of the worst service we have ever received. I don't know if there's new management but your servers honestly don't give a damn! read more

The customer service from Isabelle was perfect. She gave good advice on the entrees and was very attentive. She was just great! I really don't know why their overall scoring is so low. We are major foodies, and the food here was actually VERY good! The only thing is the ambiance and seating felt like a Vegas buffet when we first walked in. But they sat us near the window overlooking the pool area so it was still feeling romantic for us. Food: 1) shishito peppers - flavorful! 2) Beet salad - so delicious! Refreshing! I would actually request to add a little more cheese. 3) Oysters- small in size, so yummy and creamy! Not briney which we like. We ended up ordering a second plate. The sauce they served it with was the perfect amount of acidity! 4) fish and chips - amazing! The best we've ever had. The fish was so tender as they use Chilean sea bass. The wedge fries were flavored so well and fried perfectly. But we had to order more since the plate didn't seem to come with much. 5) yellowtail appetizer - was our least favorite. We've had better, there was no wow factor on this one. Too much toppings which didn't allow the sashimi to be the star. 6) chocolate cake - is what put them over the top! Heavenly for chocolate lovers! Perfect density and balance between the cake and filling. We would come back just for the cake itself! Overall a great dining experience! read more

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$38 for breakfast buffet. I told the hostess the most recent picture on Yelp shows $23. Their website link through Google restaurant review is broken. The link through the Marriott website has NO prices listed with the menu. Restaurant was relatively packed, if you're charging $38 for a breakfast buffet I think you can be burdened with updating your pricing online and with affiliates. I used to work for Marriott at a buffet that had steak Diane, prime rib, scallops, banana foster and a shrimp cocktail ice sculpture. That was good value. This is not good value. read more

I got ignored by the staff for well over 40+ minutes. I had no refills, including water, while other customers around me got refills, not requested by the other customers. No one asked if I needed anything else. I waved at staff 3 times, first 2 times, I was completely ignored. I noticed other customers around me did not even have to wave to get any offer of anything else. The food was edible, but certainly not worth the price. I would not recommend this place and will never eat there again. read more

Food is good, service is average! They never checked back to see how my food was, or if I needed a drink! It is best to sit at the bar. read more

Disappointed!! We come here a lot for pre-concert dinners. Today we showed up around 2:30 pm, ordered some drinks and while we were waiting for the drinks we discovered they only serve bar bites between 2 and 5 pm. The waitress came back with our drinks and I told her we should have been told before we sat down and ordered drinks that it was a limit ordering of food and I didn't see "real" food on the menu. She was very rude in her response!! I told her so!! $30 for 2 beers is ridiculous! If we had been told when we sat down we wouldn't have stayed and been out that money. read more

After an exhausting weekend conference, I didn't feel like leaving the hotel so I ended up having a late lunch here. Their bar menu is available between 2-5 and the selection was still decent. I was starving so I got the loaded fries and the chicken wings. I was pleasantly surprised with the portion sizes and the flavors didn't disappoint. Even though we came between lunch and dinner and they only had their bar menu available, I was very impressed with the quality of food and service provided. Our server was wonderful despite being one of the few that was there in between the lunch and dinner rush. He was able to manage the host stand, answer the phone while also being available to help us at our table. This was a great convenient spot for midday conference dining and the views of the pool definitely helps put you on vacation mode. read more

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My go-to restaurant during conferences I. San Diego. It's close to the convention center. They have amazing food and the service is fast read more

Marvela - Vegan bowl - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Located inside the Marriott Marquis in Downtown, San Diego, this place is usually on our go-to list for places to eat during Comic-Con season. It's bright, bustling, and has great ambience and views. It's the perfect place to go when you want to take a break from all the walking and crowds at the convention center. Pricier than most places you find around the convention center for meals, the dessert and appetizer menu is pretty affordable and tasty, most under $10. I ordered their fried chicken with coleslaw and potato salad. It was surprisingly good that I wanted to come back again for lunch the next day. Hubby had his usual cheeseburger and fries- nothing special - its a cheeseburger. Fries were good. I wouldn't recommend their tortilla soup; it was basically a thick tomato soup with tortilla strips on top and cheese. Very bland. I was looking forward to the bread it came with; it seemed fluffy and promising, but it was a hard and stale disappointment. We've tried most of the desserts here and I highly recommend their cheesecake. It was very delish - just look at the picture. It comes out like a popsicle - lime and strawberry flavors, and the presentation is worth an Instagram post. The service here is a hit or a miss; thankfully, we get mostly awesome and friendly servers. It can get pretty slow during busy hours, but we just take the time to people watch and enjoy the views while we rest our aching feet. read more

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Fantastic staff, awesome food, very nice hotel restaurant. I ate at the bar my first night and loved the lobster roll so much, I went back again my last night. I also had the shrimp appetizer then and it was very good flavors and texture. For dessert, the chocolate cake was amazing. The crème brûlée was mid. The wine list is extensive and the mixed drinks are wonderful. read more

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Marina Kitchen is located in the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The view overlooks nice Palm trees and landscaping. On the other side of the pool is Roy's complete with a flag on the roof. We had the blackened fish sandwich and burrata with Brussels sprouts. Both were excellent. Add to that the almost Hawaiian style view and you have the backdrop for a great time. Our server was friendly and attentive. The hotel wraps around the pool area. The restaurant is on the second level and does not have a balcony. As such, Marina Kitchen does not have outside seating . If you are staying at the hotel, Marina's Kitchen is a nice way to "eat in." read more

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Great menu, upscale vibe, fantastic options, accommodating service, and premium food. Dined her twice with my wife. Excellent bar back, and the Chef clearly knows what he or she is doing. 9/10 would recommend. read more

Some of the worst services and quality of food we had in quite a long time. We order octopus. It tasted like something thats been frozen for month. We also order ribeye. We didn't get it ribeye, but a much lesser cut of meat. On top of the bad food, our server didn't provide us with glasses of water, even after requesting for it twice. read more

Great place for special event brunch! We have had two special event brunches here in their back private rooms--reasonably priced and tasty brunch with a lovely room overlooking the Marina. They were very easy to work with to set up the event (one for 20 people, one for 60), and we did the breakfast buffet option for both. The breakfast buffet includes fruits, pastries, yogurts, eggs, multiple meats, pancakes, waffles, and best of all, build your own omelette or scramble bar prepared fresh in front of you! Would definitely host an event here again. We've also been here for dinner and drinks, which were both good, but the brunch is definitely the superstar here. TLDR; breakfast buffet is definitely worth it, and is a great place to hold large group events. read more

Marvela - Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken - New American Near Me - San Diego, California