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A.R. Valentien
Californian
The patio looks out over the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course, which tells you most of what you need to know about the vibe: California-casual with a country-club undercurrent, Craftsman beams and amber lanterns inside. The kitchen leans hard into Southern California's year-round growing season, so the California New American menu shifts with what's actually good. A AAA Four Diamond fine dining restaurant where the dress code is implied but never oppressive.
The awards strongest first
- AAA Four Diamonds
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Recommended
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- The Infatuation The 25 Best Restaurants In San Diego
- San Diego Magazine Best Outdoor Dining · The Best Restaurants in San Diego
One number, weighted & current 88
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Dungeness crab flan
“Begin with Dungeness crab flan surrounded by watercress, Belgian endive and roasted grapes, drizzled with tangy balsamic dressing.”
Michelin Guide -
Chicken under a brick
“Then, indulge in elevated comfort foods like chicken under a brick, set over Tuscan kale and cannellini beans in tomato sauce.”
Michelin Guide -
Brûléed lemon sabayon tart
“The brûléed lemon sabayon tart is above par and pure joy.”
Michelin Guide -
Silky chicken liver pate
“Everything is local (and delicious), including the pickled vegetables that punch up the silky chicken liver pate, or the seasonal fruit that comes with the bistro-perfect duck confit.”
The Infatuation
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The neighbors closest first
- The Lodge at Torrey Pines Stay · 81
- The Spa at Torrey Pines Do · 86
- Cliff Hanger Cafe Café Eat · 65
- Monstra Coffee Filipino Coffee Shop Eat · 75
- Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa Stay · 81
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