Had a fantastic time here for their golden hour with some friends. This is an absolutely gorgeous restaurant located downstairs in the beautiful Sandbourne Hotel in Santa Monica. It's spacious with both outdoor and indoor seating. The design and details were all stunning. The service was friendly and very accommodating. We ordered all four food items from their happy hour menu and they were all really good. Great shareables, easy to eat, tasty and addictive. We ordered seconds on some of the apps. The drinks were as delicious as they were decorative. The Le vie en rose cocktail came with cute souvenir heart shaped rose-colored glasses. The marelle marg and the hive of paradise were also hit drinks in our group. Parking options: hotel parking valet, metered street parking, nearby parking garages read more

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I headed to Marelle on a weekday to try their Dina LA lunch menu. It is a beautiful restaurant with good food. However, their service surprised me. Dessert was served while I was still working on the entree, the check came before I touched the dessert, and when I turned to the dessert, it was not what I had ordered - instead of Apple Turnover, I was looking at some sort of brownie. No notice was given beforehand, no options were offered beforehand. It was not a pleasant feeling to be just given a random dish. Despite the delicious food, this dining experience left a sour taste. read more

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We visited Marelle for lunch on Easter Sunday with a friend and had a fantastic experience. The service was impeccable: our waitress checked in several times, accommodated my salmon club sandwich and my friend's two‑dish combo with patience, and our meals arrived very quickly. The food was delicious. It's clear management has taken guest feedback to heart : both service and food deserve a flawless 10/10. My only suggestion would be to add a selection of mocktails to the menu. Parking : Valet and after validation : 10$. read more

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What an incredible experience from start to finish. The collaboration between Chef Lunetta, Drago, and Wong was truly something special--their friendship and chemistry shone through in every dish. I'm all about the sauce, and wow--each one was outstanding. From the spicy tuna, lobster, and crispy spinach to the short rib (magnifico!), every bite was unforgettable. The vibe was electric, the energy contagious, and the service was top-notch. You could feel that everyone in the room was having a fantastic time. Bravo! read more

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I have to be so honest- I really wanted to love this place. We tried it when it was quite new so I'm hopeful it will get better! When we came we asked about the shell drink we had seen all over and they didn't have any because they had all broken. We tried the honey bee (the boys said it was just kind of lacking unfortunately, there wasn't a lot to it), La vie en rose (came with cute heart shaped glasses), and the out in the cosmos- both of those drinks were good but pricy for what you get. I enjoyed the hamachi crudo as a starter but the other 3 did not. We also had the chicken wings and we all enjoyed those probably the most out of everything! For our mains we all split the spaghettini, herb roasted chicken, and the steak. We asked for the steak medium rare and it came well done. The only good thing said about the meal was that the capers on the pasta were good- a compliment we all still laugh about today. It was a very expensive, underwhelming meal. The restaurant was empty on a Saturday night so that probably should have been our first sign. I think it was overhyped on social media and could definitely be skipped read more

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Let me start this review off by saying a lot like everyone else I was seeing this place all over Instagram and how beautiful the interior aspect of everything looked. It was 100% my vibe and definitely added to the list of places to check out. My boyfriend and I went this past weekend and our experience overall was "ok". This is restaurant inside the Sandbourne hotel in Santa Monica. It's relatively easy to get to and we ended up just doing valet parking which worked out so we didn't have to try to find any parking on the street. We got to our reservation and we were seated right away. Again beautiful interior, beautiful furnishings overall the aesthetic of everything was spot on. Our server was very nice, but I would say a little less than attentive. He came by once to take our drink order & keep in mind that they have a special seashell glass cocktail that they do charge $10 just to drink from I was told. He then came by a second time to take our order. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and my boyfriend ordered the steak and eggs. I was expecting a little more since this is a Michelin rated chef however I felt the flavor was lacking in both dishes. It wasn't horrible but again I was just expecting a little bit more wow factor and I don't feel like we got that. The drinks were OK. I would say it's nothing extreme or extravagant and the food was just "ok". After our waiter brought out our food, we never saw him again. We sat there for maybe about 35 minutes or so after the meal and my boyfriend was wanting to order another drink, but he had never came back around to check on us to see if we needed anything. We ended up having to ask another employee to let our server know that we wanted the check . Although it was none of our business, we could hear the surrounding tables around us complaining that they hadn't received their food in over an hour, and they had been sitting there before we were seated. I'm not sure what was going on. Maybe they were just short staffed but you could over hear multiple tables complain. We proceeded to leave and again a beautiful walk-through of the grounds very close to the beach. You can actually see the beach from the outdoor seating area as well as the pool. Maybe since this is a new restaurant that just opened they don't have the staff yet to accommodate but then you would think they wouldn't open yet? I think that played into a lack of service indefinitely. Maybe in the future they will have more people to accommodate the volume. If you definitely want that picture for the gram I definitely would say check this place out but food wise and drink wise. I feel that there are some better options nearby. read more

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I came here for a girl's night for dinner and drinks on a Saturday evening. We valeted ($11 for 4 hours) but there are public parking lots nearby with a short walk. The views and vibes are gorgeous. Our table had a beach view as it was outdoor, but the interior of the restaurant is beautiful as well. There's not a bad place to sit. We all got the same pasta (mushroom cream) and liked it. Prices are somewhat high but to be expected for the ambiance in Santa Monica. Service was okay, like others mentioned. It did take the staff a while to take our orders but we were having a good time in the meantime. read more

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Great food and super cool ambience. Perfect for bday dinner celebration. Servers and staff were so nice! read more

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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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Had a lovely evening at Marelle. The food and drinks are top. Ordered the set menu and everything had the best flavoring. Pretty dining area. Lourdes, our waitress was amazing. Brought our dishes at the perfect time and friendly. Gave good suggestions. Highly recommend. Valet is only ten dollars w validation from the restaurant. read more

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Aesthetic, location, and service are 10/10 for this place! I have no doubt this is going to be a go-to spot in the summer for brunch and day shenanigans in the summer. I got a yummy mocktail. My only complaint was I ordered the crab cake "entree" and it was literally 1 crab cake for $26 (I believe). That item needs to be moved to the appetizer menu. I asked for another crab cake for the plate and was charged for two full orders...my friends loved their food so I'd give it another go but definitely would not order the crab cake again. read more

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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

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

Anthony was our server and made the experience amazing! He made our girls brunch so fun and we had blast. He was quick and made our brunch memorial. The bartender also hooked it up for our girls birthday! Can't wait to come back! read more

Went in last night and the bartender was insanely mean and uninviting. As soon as I sat down he looked at me and goes "just let me know when you're ready" he didn't offer a menu or introduce himself at all. I ordered an espresso martini with baileys and he proceeded to question my drink choice as if I just offended his whole life "you really want Baileys in your martini?" As he continues to slam things around the bar!! I wanted to order food but decided not to out of fear he might spit in my food with the way he was presenting himself! To be honest his attitude almost made me cry all I wanted was a drink and maybe an appetizer but my experience was so uninviting that I hustled wanted to leave!! Please save yourself the stress this bartender is the worst and I will never return to this hotel read more

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

came here for my birthday kevin was are server he was the best!!!!! 10/10 come the vibes are great

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

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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

I have eaten MANY steaks in my days, but the NY 16OZ Dry Aged Steak at Marelle was by FAR the best. I think about it daily. It had the perfect sear, the perfect sauce, was just.. 100/10. read more

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

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

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

First, the host was so friendly! He made us laugh and feel right at home. The waitress was also very nice. We sat outside with the view of the ocean. It was beautiful read more

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

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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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

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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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

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

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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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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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

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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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