MARINA KITCHEN - MARRIOTT MARQUIS SAN DIEGO MARINA

MARINA KITCHEN

MARRIOTT MARQUIS SAN DIEGO MARINA

333 W. HARBOR DRIVE

SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101

619-234-1500

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Rolled into San Diego a bit late and checked into the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.  Was starving so I went to the Marina Kitchen for a quick bite to eat.  The place was quiet and the hostess seated me immediately at a back corner table facing the wall.  Kinda lost and lonely.  Looked over the menu and saw Bouillabaisse with Fresh Seafood, Roasted Fennel, Fingerlings, Saffron Tomato Broth and Garlic Bread ($26).  The Bouillabaisse was loaded with fresh fish and the broth was really good.  Probably only finished about a third of the bowl as the Garlic Bread may have filled me up.  Service was good and the food was great.

GARLIC BREAD

A LITTLE VINO WITH MY BOUILLABAISSE 

BOUILLABAISSE LOADED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD

BISTRO CASANOVA - KAHULUI, MAUI

BISTRO CASAVOVA

KAHULUI, MAUI, HI

While in Maui on business, my customer recommended we dine at Bistro Casanova in Kahului because it was just minutes from the airport. This was a great recommendation. Bistro Casanova serves Italian dishes, steaks, tapas and some seafood. I ordered the Caesar Salad ($7) and was amazed when it was brought to the table. The portion was enough for two people. I actually gave half to my guest. The crunchy romaine coupled with a not too heavy dressing and large fresh anchovies made this a really good salad. I enjoyed the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese ($14) for my entree. Again a huge portion was delivered to my table. This dish features fresh large noodles with homemade meat sauce and three delicious meat balls. I loved the dish. Meaty sauce plus the meatballs that were moist and flavorful. My guests enjoyed the Bouillabaisse ($26). This is a rich seafood and saffron soup with fresh fish, mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, scallops, potatoes, tomatoes and zucchini served with two garlic crostini. Looked good and there was nothing left on the plate so must have been good. Our other guest enjoyed the Fresh Catch of the day. Fresh Mahi Mahi served over a bed of spinach and some other stuff. He loved it. I am looking forward to returning to Bistro Casanova on Maui. I would order the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese in a heart beat.