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The Whaling Bar
- Restaurants
- La Jolla, CA
About this business
Location details
1132 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Came this evening & wrote the review before I’d even left so I didn’t forget! WOW not only was this service exceptional, the food was absolutely amazing! I would give this a 100 stars if I could. Thank you thank you thank you!! I don’t live close but will be recommending this place to everyone that I know is visiting & if I return this will be the first place I’ll be coming for food.
We're here right now for my friend's birthday. It was hard to find a spot that we were feeling. The wine bar next door sucks. glad that we came in. Hector the bartender is a stud he made my friend a great birthday drink when she couldn't figure it out for herself.
This bar is so moody and chic! We stopped in for a cocktail and a dessert. Ordered the “hamburger” dessert which was very fun and delicious. Excellent espresso martinis and old fashioned.
Complete disaster. Service and food were both terrible. I had high hopes for The Whaling Bar inside the historic La Valencia Hotel, but this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in La Jolla. The service was painfully slow and completely uninterested. We waited forever just to be acknowledged, and once we ordered, our server basically vanished. Drinks took over 20 minutes to arrive and mine was wrong and watery. No check-ins, no apologies, no effort. It felt like they couldn’t have cared less. The food was even wo... read more
Great spot for a drink or tapas-style dinner. Wine was about $25 per glass, with cocktails the same price. Standouts were the kale salad, duck meatballs, and octopus, with the salad being large and the octopus a tad on the small side. Whipped ricotta was rich and smooth, but the grilled bread was mostly burned, which I never enjoy. This octopus will now be my top favorite preparation. Service was good but not great, with some delays or miscommunication. The interior is dark and a bit eclectic with a sliver area for some outd... read more
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How is The Whaling Bar rated?
The Whaling Bar has a 4.4 star rating with 123 reviews.
When is The Whaling Bar open?
The Whaling Bar is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 4:00 p.m.
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