1. A.R. Valentien

    Contemporary

    A wood-beamed dining room and terrace overlooking the 18th hole at Torrey Pines set a scene of California ease, where amber light filters through stained glass onto tables poised above the fairway. The kitchen mines the region's year-round harvest for dishes like Dungeness crab flan and brick chicken, each plate a small study in restraint and precision.

    AAA
    Four Diamonds
    Forbes Travel Guide
    Forbes Recommended
    Michelin Guide
    Selected Restaurant
    San Diego Magazine
    2025 · Best Outdoor Dining · The Best Restaurants in San Diego
    Address
    11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA · La Jolla
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    OpenTable
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    Website
    On the Way What's Around

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