Came here for a galentines dinner on a Thursday night and the place was pretty empty. The restaurant is tucked in the way back of the hotel. The inside is well decorated and it had me feeling like I was on vacation. They have a massive bar which was a vibe. Hostess and servers were welcoming, super nice and attentive which is hard to find nowadays in LA.... sadly. Food was overall good. We got a bunch of appetizers to share (fries, burrata, brussel sprouts, chicken wings, meatballs, arancini). The meatballs and arancini were my favorite. The burrata was a disappointment. The burrata was tiny and only came with 5 small bread pieces. We also got two pastas which were good but not worth the price in my opinion. Overall I didn't walk away feeling pull for the amount of money I spent. Overall experience was good! read more

Marelle - Appetizers - fries, burrata, brussel sprouts, chicken wings, meatballs, arancini - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The food was absolutely delicious definitely recommend adding an egg to the cheeseburger. The waiter Eduardo was super sweet and kind and told us we can take as many pictures as we want. Made us feel super welcomed as well as the waiter. Spoiled us for real! The ambience was nothing short of amazing with ocean view really great! Highly recommend! * side note not to busy around 12 so it was really nice to have the place to ourselves only like 2 other people were there lol, but might depend on the day my friends and I went on a weekday read more

Saw this place all over Instagram, and to be fair, the ambiance is absolutely beautiful, with minimalistic, modern art deco and Tulum inspired furniture and fixtures overlooking a pool and the ocean. This is definitely a beautifully designed space that would ideally be perfect for relaxing and grabbing a meal/drinks with friends or on a date. I had high expectations for the food, as the restaurant is by the Michelin awarded Raphael Lunetta, and I've had a pleasant experience at his Lunetta restaurants in Santa Monica. However, the food and the drinks were abysmally bad, and I was VERY disappointed by the quality of what was being served. Hamachi crudo: I really enjoyed this at Lunetta, but what was served to me was NOT the same dish despite appearances. The hamachi was WARM and soaked in a salty brine, and the fruit did little to save this dish Avocado toast: avocado toast was decently well made, but for $16 without the $3 egg add on, it's definitely not worth the price point. Also came with a salad that was soaked in brine Fish tacos: this was the best dish out of the three, and while the ingredients were fresh and high quality, the flavors and textures were a bit disjointed and didn't go well together We ordered two drinks, and while the Honey Bee was well-made and refreshing, the drink with the rose-colored glasses straight up tasted horrible, like a shot of straight alcohol. We had to end up squeezing in the lemon from our fish tacos to save the drink, but it was definitely shocking that they would serve something like this to a customer. Overall, I would probably wait a few weeks for this spot to sort out its kinks before coming by here for a visit. There's a lot of work to be done to improve this restaurant, and I hope management takes into consideration the poor reviews and makes the necessary changes. read more

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Marelle is a nice hidden gem, the ambiance is romantic, quiet, and classy. The food was exceptional and service was off the charts. Thank you Lourdes for helping it memorable for our daughter whose name is almost the same as the restaurant. The manager Benny was very professional and takes pride in his restaurant and team. You know that "he is the manager," not just because he was wearing a blazer, but by his leadership...being hands on. Benny was leading by example, he goes table to table greeting patrons and asking how the food is and if everything was ok, but most of all, he was helping pick up dirty plates off the table. Quality control, and being part of a team, showing the rest of his workers how it's done..."pride in your profession." We even met "ET" who also goes around periodically cleaning table and saying hello and asking guest if we need anything. As for the young gentlemen who constantly refilled our glass, thank you ...our glass was always full. Thank you too for the server who took our family picture ...sorry I didn't catch both of your names.) Thank you too Lourdes and Benny, for sharing with us your experience during the fire and so thankful that you are all safe and that things are going back to normal. Your restaurant is beautiful and elegant, food was delicious, and an awesome experience for us. God bless you both and thank you for loving what you do. It shows that you are both genuine people who takes pride in your profession and you guys do an exceptional job! Looking forward to visiting again and introducing you to the rest of the family. Blessings... Update: We had such a great time during dinner, that we had to try their breakfast the next day. We met Alex who was very friendly and warm. Thank you too Alex for sharing with us your experience during the fire and thankful that you were safe. Sitting out in the patio enjoying the beautiful view. Edwin put the umbrella up ...without knowing that in 5 min the sun rise would be over our table. We enjoyed the beauty of the sunshine without it shining over our food because Edwin took the initiative to open the umbrellas next to us. Cheers to the chef, the breakfast was deliciously filling and was presented beautifully. read more

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My sister and I wanted to workout at the beach so I made rezzos on Open Table (super easy, check in was a breeze) for this place. It was everything ambience wise --every room was curated perfectly for a photo opp. The breeze was blowin. The sun was shinin. It was chef's kiss in that regard. The host greeted us and was receptive to us multiple times as well as a super kind server who was actually helping the other side. I wish I took their names. Instead, our server who was an older man (not noting his age for any reason besides I didn't take his name) took our order and never once came by until 50 (I checked my photos that I took because we checked in around 11:25 early for our 11:30 reservation and were starving so immediately placed our food order with the beverage order) minutes later when we had flagged down the host and the other server to look into why our food was taking so long. Food finally came at 12:20...pancakes, breakfast sammie, avo toast. They were all solid except the pancakes were overdone--maybe they were done but just plated and waiting to be served. I'm bummed because the place was gorgeous and the dj was rockin and the environment was great. If only all the servers were on the same page for the price we're paying. He did end up taking off a dish off our bill but I would have rather paid fully for better service. read more

Marelle - Vibes - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Such a beautiful hidden gem. Anthony and Eddie were so great to us. Definitely going back!!

Service was fantastic and food was pretty good. Cocktail was weak and pre-batched, which is a bummer because they weren't busy so I feel like pre-batch isn't needed. We got the arancini, hummus, calamari, and meatball apps. That, and 2 cocktails was $170. Overall, I wouldn't come again unless I was staying in the hotel because the price just did not match what we got. It was good but very pricey for nothing special. read more

Marelle - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

With Sandbourne's Autograph renovation, we gave Marelle a shot for my partner's birthday dinner. Valet was fine ($11.80 after stamped validation), and the ambiance was pleasant, mostly hotel guests. Food was farmer market grade with many crowd pleasers like Lemon Mushroom Rigatoni, Ora King Salmon steak (what a clean, pan crisp!), and Seasonal Heirloom Tomato Salad. It aims for a similar audience to Ospi, Dudley Market, etc. so budget accordingly. But the standout of the evening was our lead server, Kevin. The whole staff was great, but we cannot remember such memorable hospitality that Kevin provided during our dinner. We hope to see you all again for brunch soon! read more

Perfect place celebrated my Birthday Brunch. It was a great Experience wonderful staff friendly and professional. I will gladly come again and the Valet and Hotel Staff is amazing. The Dj played great music perfect ambiance. They validate. read more

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Incredible food, ambiance, healthiness, everything!! Service was great too! 20/10. Kevin was our server read more

Marelle - Good - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Great ambience and fun drinks. Will be back for food. Disclaimer the sea shell drink is $25 and very strong! Comes in the cutest sea shell glass with leftover drink in a second martini glass. read more

Marelle - Sea shell drink - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Eddy was my bartender and he was the absolute best ! Very attending, engaging, and had a great time in his company. Would definitely recommend Marelle at the Sandbourne hotel and if Eddy is your bartender you will not regret it ! read more

The food was divine, the ambience impeccable, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Went for dinner but can't wait to try brunch! read more

We came here for brunch, and loved it! The fried chicken, lemon pancakes, and fries were all solid. Best of all, I loved the pretty drinks that came in a seashell and with pink sunglasses!! read more

Marelle - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Wanted to love this place but the racism and micro aggressions made it hard. I don't not suggest this place for people Of color. Ironic, considering the manager is Asian and of color himself. I had reservations, the hostess refused to address me directly and spoke to my light complected companion telling me "she wasn't talking to me, she was talking to her",even though I made the reservations. Didn't even get water to the table before the manager came out with his antics and accused us of trying to get free food when we made him aware of how rude his hostess was. Needless to say, we left, and Found an amazing brunch spot! read more

Honestly, I'm not sure how this place has good reviews. The hotel and restaurant are cute, but that's about it. We came on a Sunday for brunch and left pretty disappointed. We ordered an appetizer that never showed up. Our drinks took forever, and we were only told after ordering that the bar was backed up. When they finally arrived, they tasted like they barely had any alcohol in them. We had two burgers, the chicken and pancakes, and a chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich in particular had zero flavor, and even the ranch tasted like nothing. For $28-$30 per entrée, the food should be significantly better. The cocktails started at $25, which is still steep for LA, especially when the quality doesn't match the price. Service was just as rough. Our waitress never checked in on us after taking our order, and we actually wanted dessert but instead were handed the check without even being asked. It felt super rushed!! But then, oddly, no one came to get the check. After sitting around for 20-30 minutes, I finally had to walk up to the front to pay. Maybe they were short-staffed, our waitress definitely seemed stretched too thin, but still, you can't charge these prices and deliver this kind of poor service and food. Definitely not the experience we were hoping for. read more

Marelle - Only picture I got - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

So we had a date night here, it was a bit quiet and we loved it! Amazing style and the food wonderful! We actually went back for the breakfast, cocktails are top notch and the staff was very kind and helpful. Make sure you have the fried calamari, it was delicious!! read more

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Located in the Sandbourne Hotel, this restaurant offers its patrons some high quality food with an eclectic beach vibe. We stayed in the hotel for several days and had the opportunity to sample the restaurant a number of times. Our "go to" meal was breakfast ... and on several occasions I really enjoyed the Breakfast Sandwich. It was served on sourdough bread and very well prepared. It came with a side of roasted potatoes and a small salad. Perfect start to the day! The staff was very friendly as well. However, I did notice that the attentiveness of the wait staff could have been better. There were a few times we were waiting longer than expected for drink refills and to get our check. And for the prices charged in combination with low occupancy, I would have expected more. Hence, preventing me from offering a 5 star rating. read more

This is located in the new Sandbourne Hotel and it's absolutely stunning! It reminds me of the Mediterranean with neutrals and terracotta. Vibes are just right for Santa Monica, and they're serving up fresh Californian fare and a great bar program with light and refreshing cocktails. If you want something fun, there's a secret menu seashell martini cocktail you can order called star of the sea! The food is reminiscent of coastal Californian fare, with a bright and refreshing kanpachi crudo, crab cake with sweet corn, and a must order French onion dip. For entrees, we got the chef's signature 24 oz black angus ribeye that came with an onion tower, the lemon mushroom rigatoni and the Mac and cheese. The ribeye was so tender and flavorful - this was surprisingly our favorite dish. The lemon rigatoni was light and refreshing and not heavy like a typical pasta. The Mac & cheese does have blue cheese in it which we were not aware of so if you don't like blue cheese this is a warning! We had such a fun and vibey time here - it didn't feel like we were in LA at all. So excited that they're open in Santa Monica with delicious food, cocktails and the perfect view of the beach from here! read more

Marelle - Chefs signature 24 oz black angus rib eye with onion tower - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Me and my mom wanted to go away from our city and I want to say this definitely isn't a miss.The food was absolutely amazing, it had such a great flavor and if it wasn't to my exact liking they made it clear they would fix anything. The service was amazing they gave us the wrong menu and made it up by a round of drinks. Lastly the environment the beach right by us I felt so calm and relaxed. read more

Marelle - Steak (med well) and eggs (over easy) - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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The place had great ratings and we were staying at the hotel so we made a reservation. My experience was just meh, and I likely won't back to this restaurant. I liked the hotel though lol. The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly, I was just underwhelmed by the food. We ordered a few appetizers and didn't order entrees because of the apps. I didn't take pics of everything but the calamari was ok, kind of bland. The wings were undercooked. We had two order of them and lost had pink inside still. A no no for chicken. What was Frustrating is that we asked for the wings crispy and well done. The waiter said they always are, yet our chicken wasn't. Caesar salad was good. Overall I just wouldn't go back, the undercooked chicken was enough. Giving 3 stars as I liked the location, staff, and cleanliness. read more

Marelle - Chicken wings - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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The food took super long to get to us. When we got there they seated others before us even though we were there before them. The food was okay. Very convenient that is near the beach and the dj was good. read more

Seriously...Wow, I mean this place was absolutely stunning. To start the ambiance is amazing, the sandborne really did a great job creating the overall vibe, it's sophisticated and elegant and don't even get me started on the drinks. They have a great chef team and the staff are on point. If you want a quick drink or an amazing dinner I recommend this place. It's unlike any hotel Restaurant I have been to as of recent and I can't wait to go back! read more

Beautiful interior! I felt like I was in Bora Bora or some other tropical adjacent. I ordered the burger which I forgot to take a picture of but it was juicy. I got a side of ranch and it tasted a little too pungent. Also ordered a drink, La vie en rose, which came with a pair of glasses which explains why it was $24! Still over priced in my opinion and the drinks were small, but it was a well crafted cocktail. It was fairly empty for a Sunday for lunch, the waiter was attentive in the beginning but then it was hard to track him down to get our check. Overall nice experience and would love to comeback and sit on their patio for some apps and a drink. read more

Marelle - Glasses courtesy of my drink - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Such a cute spot and the service was amazing!! Anthony & Eddie treated us so great and made our group birthday celebration so fun! Thanks again read more

I loved the salmon toast! It was delicious. Service was excellent and the owner or head chef (not sure) came out to check on us - it was so nice. The ambience was really lovely too. read more

Marelle - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Came here for brunch with the girls on Sunday and had a blast! I'm honestly a little mystified by the negative reviews. Guess it depends on the day. Views of the ocean and the pool are really hard to beat. When we came it was pretty empty and they sat us in this secluded little table. It was sunny we felt like we were in a socal Sex and The City episode. Pro tip: there's a DJ on Sundays spinning upbeat, dance music. We ordered coffee, tea, drinks and mocktails and split several brunch items. Our server was attentive but not annoying. Drinks were a little slow to come but tasty when they did arrive. Out of everything we ordered I loved the Caesar with salmon the most. The caprese omelette was honestly flavorless and needed salt. The lemon ricotta pancakes were good but kinda dense like they'd been over mixed. The crab cake was delicious! Wish we had gotten two. For four of us the price seemed reasonable and we stayed for hours. They never harassed us to leave or give up our table like some restaurants do which I really appreciate. Overall I'll be back and I'm excited to introduce new people to this spot. read more

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Great ambiance!!! Perfect service, and the food was amazing. 10/10 would recommend and will be coming back read more

Marelle - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The hotel and restaurant are pretty relaxing. The food was very good. I got the chicken and pancakes and both were excellent. I think the chicken had a corn flake crust and it was a very light batter that I really enjoyed. The pancakes were perfectly-cooked. I also tried the star of the sea seashell drink. It was good, but there was no kick to it. It's more for the novelty of drinking in the seashell glass, which was fun. Service was average. read more

Such a cute spot in Santa Monica! My boyfriend and I went on a Friday night, and surprisingly, it wasn't too busy. We only ordered drinks and appetizers. My cocktail was a little on the sweet side, but overall, we had a good experience. The only downside was that our server didn't check on us as often as we would've liked. Overall, great ambiance and would return again. read more

Marelle - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Beautiful place! Loved the food and the ambiance! Attentive staff and great service! Will definitely go back!

This restaurant has the potential to be a vibey spot but they need to elevate the menu. The food was mediocre at best. Also they need a DJ or live music to make the place more lively. The staff was incredibly friendly and service was exceptional!!! See videos! Calamari was 6/10. The squid was tough. The breading and side sauce made it a 7/10. The squid should be sourced locally from the fishmonger in Malibu. Mac and cheese with peaches? Interesting combination. My gf seemed to have liked it but i felt like it needed more texture and fresh cheese. More bread crumbs too. Broil it longer so it browns at the top. 6/10 Arancini was delicious. 8/10 Now for the drinks. They were actually quite tasty and I loved the sea shell cocktail glasses! Overall I would come again to try the rest of the menu and maybe on a Friday night or brunch! read more

Marelle - Spaghettini....it was okay. 7/10 - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We had a 90th birthday brunch for my mother and 30 guests at Marelle this past weekend, and had a fantastic experience. Jacqueline, the event manager, and Benigno, food and beverage manager, took really good care of the group and made sure that all ran smoothly. The venue was classy and beautiful, and offered ample space for our guests to mingle before being seated for the brunch. I was impressed that we could craft a personalized menu including multiple entree choices for this size of a group. The food was excellent and plated beautifully. The staff attended to us closely, and even set up the champagne flutes for a birthday toast. I highly recommend Marelle for a special group gathering/celebration!! read more

My friends and I visited Marelle for a weeknight birthday dinner. We ordered the arancini, calamari, whipped feta, and New York steak. For cocktails, we ordered the out in the cosmos and la vie en rose which came with sunglasses- a very nice and unique touch. I wasn't too impressed with the quality of food and drinks for the price and wouldn't seek to come back for dinner, but would consider visiting again for brunch. Great variety in appetizer options, but the entrees weren't as enticingThe interior design of the restaurant was beautiful and there was a nice ambience. Our server Alberto was very kind and hospitable. read more

Marelle - Out in the cosmos - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Came for sunday brunch at 2:15pm, with dJ, and undertand the 3 star rating, totally justified. Positives: 1. DJ music 2. View - partually obstructed ocean views, got 4-5 tables that have a good view, the rest dont 3. Overall vibe is great, when its warm and its full, would be fun to come for a drink only 4. service - reception and waiter Kevin were amazing, thank you Negatives: 1. Limited brunch menu - only like 10 items on the menu, and they were out of what we wanted - so barely any choices 2. Cocktails are PRE-made - sucks because you cant change anything and for $20+ price I prefer a bartender and a proper cocktail not some premixed punch with 5% alcohol 3. Charging $10 for orange juice is shameless! read more

I went to this restaurant for my birthday dinner, and although we had an unpleasant experience with a customer at another table who was being racist towards us just for holding up the light, which was on the table, while taking pictures, the staff--especially our server Kevin--completely turned the night around. That customer even started recording us, which made us feel really uncomfortable. Kevin was incredibly kind and professional. He went over to talk to them and made sure we felt safe and welcome. Thanks to him, we were able to relax and enjoy the rest of our evening. He even wrote me a birthday card, which was such a thoughtful gesture! The food was amazing, and this was my first time here--but it definitely won't be my last. Thank you, Kevin and the whole team, for making my birthday special despite the situation. read more

The restaurant is decorated beautifully in the Sandbourne hotel. That is as nice I'm going to get. I made reservations for Mother's Day for a group of 12. Since we were a larger group, I called Marelle 3 times during the week to make sure everything was looking good for our reservation. Which the hostess assured me they were. On the day of our Mother's Day, I got to the restaurant an hour, just in case to make sure things are looking good. Our reservation was at 4pm, so it was not busy time at all. They seated us immediately and the waiter took our drink orders. Took a while to get our drink, but hey we were a big group. Soon after that we placed our order for appetizers and main entrees. The appetizers arrived however, after waiting 2.5 hours, our main entrees STILL NEVER ARRIVED!! We kept asking the waiter what was happening but we never got a straight answer! The manager not ONCE came and apologized or said what was happening or if the kitchen was backed up. After 2.5 hours, I finally lost my patience and went up to ask the manager and asked him politely why it's taking so long. he seemed flustered and was stuttering and not once did he give us a clear answer if our food was still coming. Like I said, the restaurant never felt "too busy" nor was it that full. Did they run out of food and not want to tell us??? I get it it's Mother's Day, but they should have been prepared since they had our reservations along with the other guests. We never ended up getting our food. we were starving and left and picked up in-n-out instead because no other restaurant can accommodate a party of 12 on Mother's Day!! (They did end up covering our bill for the drinks, it's the least they could do). They ruined our entire day. What a shame, I had high hopes. Don't ever come here. read more

The food is wonderful and delicious -you can tell that only quality, fresh ingredients are used and prepared with care. The ocean view and the calming and beautiful decor transports you. You forget that you're in the heart of Santa Monica. The service is always warm and accommodating. I stay at the Sandbourne Hotel often for work, and the food at Marelle for both breakfast and dinner is wonderful and consistently delicious. Watching the sunset with a cocktail from their patio is something that I highly recommend! read more

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This hidden gem is in the Sandborne Hotel. We came for my sisters bday. Didn't even know this was here but she found it on TikTok. Food was so delicious! Best Caesar salad we've ever had, the arancini and burrata was PHENOMENAL! Calamari serving was huge and so delicious!!! The servers were so sweet and they were so so attentive. The vibez were immaculate. Highly recommend. Ricardo was our server and so great!! Thank you Ricardo!!! read more

Marelle - Ocean View - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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New Favorite Spot: Not only is this place so beautiful but the food, drinks and services are spectacular!! I had an awesome experience thanks to Alina, she was very welcoming, super helpful (knew the menu so well). Nichole is extremely amazing too. I ordered the star of the sea, it was excellent I love coming to a place were the ambience is as beautiful as the service. The restaurant workers are so bright, it made my experience far more enjoyable. The kindness I got from Alina makes me want to come back again and again. Every detail of this places makes it very enjoyable. Everyone that works here, keep it up. it makes me look forward dinning here for most occasions! read more

Marelle - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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