A.R. Valentien

Henry Shin 

on Google

4 months ago

A.R. Valentien is the sort of lunch room I always appreciate: quiet, well-paced, and confident without feeling managed. We sat on the terrace, and the setting over the pool and Torrey Pines grounds was exactly right: relaxed, polished, and very Southern California in the best way. The service was excellent. Warm, professional, and conversational without ever becoming intrusive. The staff seemed to understand the rhythm of the table, which is rarer than it should be at this level. Food was very good: seasonal, clean, and th... read more

Rachel Tong 

on Google

a month ago

We dined at A.R. Valentien mainly because it's positioned as the best restaurant option within the hotel, not because it earned our visit on its own reputation. Given that captive-audience setup, we expected more effort — and came away disappointed. Service was inconsistent from start to finish. A few staff members were warm and attentive, but others were noticeably indifferent, and the overall experience felt uneven rather than like a cohesive, well-run dining room. What service there was came wrapped in an extremely forma... read more

William Bond 

on Google

2 months ago

Celebrated my birthday there and it was amazing ! The resort grounds are pretty and well kept, while the view from the restaurant’s patio is great. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food was really tasty, well presented - highly recommend the steak option. Really appreciated the attention to detail as they offered a special dessert for the birthday celebration. Would definitely come back for another great dinner ! 

Greg Furer 

on Google

6 months ago

Everything about this experience was amazing. To start, I walked in at 6:30 on a Wednesday and was able to sit at the bar and get a seat right away. The views of the Torrey Pines and the sunset while I sat there were incredible. The bartender, Sam, was outstanding and made great recommendations. When I decided to order, I didn’t even look at the menu—I just relied on Sam. He recommended the duck, which was phenomenal. I love duck, but I’m careful when ordering it because very few places do it well. I can confidently say thi... read more

V 

on Google

a year ago

This place is amazing! The food was absolutely incredible (especially the scallops). Our server was also so sweet. I didn’t catch her name, but she was a young black woman. She deserves a raise! My boyfriend and her worked together to give me an amazing proposal and I could not be more grateful. The rest of the staff was so helpful as well. I dropped my napkin on the floor and a staff member saw from inside and came all the way outside to bring me a new one. Will definitely be returning.