A.R. Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
9 expert reviews
“With Chef Jeff Jackson at the helm, the restaurant aims to use the best seasonal and local produce to create its own masterpieces. ”
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"Executive chef Jeff Jackson, a winner of the Bocuse d'Or Culinary Gold Cup, creates delicious and beautiful dishes that are seasonal and market-driven."
15.0
"Dining at A.R. Valentien transports us back to a more genteel turn-of-the-century time." Full review
Recommended
"La Jolla’s The Lodge at Torrey Pines may be best known for its golf, but its much lauded restaurant, A.R. Valentien, gives the sport a run for its money." Full review
"The restaurant at the Lodge at Torrey Pines is named after a Californian Impressionist known for his ceramics, watercolors, and oil paintings—many of which decorate the restaurant today." Full review
4.7
"Chef Jeff Jackson "works wonders" with the "freshest" of "farm-to-table" ingredients to create a "constantly changing" menu of "incomparable" Cal cuisine at this "unique destination."" Full review
"Food combinations are simultaneously simple and delightfully inventive—duck breast with celery root risotto; ahi tuna with grapefruit and crispy quinoa; or swordfish with chorizo and charred scallion." Full review
Michelin Plate
"Every element of this setting seems to exude a California-casual meets country-club vibe" Full review
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Inside, choose from one of the Craftsman post-and-beam dining rooms, warm with amber lanterns and stained-glass light fixtures; or simply head outside to dine on the patio overlooking the pool and 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course.
"Set in an elegant craftsman-style dining room, A.R. Valentien serves regional cuisine overlooking the 18th hole of the Torrey Pines Golf Course and the California Coast."
San Diego Travel Guide
February 23, 2021
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Outdoor seating is available, and reservations are recommended.