It is hard to define what makes a meal an occasion, but a meal at A R Valentien is definitely an occasion. I'd count it among the most memorable restaurant meals of my life. All components of the meal were superb: the dining room is lovely, the service exceptional, the food excellently prepared and presented, and the wine pairings generously... More

Food,service,ambiance...........the best...........most people were well dressed, guys Jackets (Diner)..........

The food and service was just what you would expect from a 5 star restaurant. We very much enjoyed our meal.

Great service, great people, great food!!! You can't go wrong here nor can you beat the prices. Great place to eat out back also.

While looking for a dinner spot on a recent business trip to the La Jolla area, I found AR Valentien on Trip Advisor. The reviews sounded great, menu on the website looked good, so a work colleague and I decided to check it out. We were glad we did. First off, Siggy was our waiter - we were in great... More

My husband was on the golf course so I decided on a leisurely lunch. I got a wonderful outside seat facing the golf course. I was pleased to see half bottles of wine on the menu. Just perfect for one. I had the special three course lunch. I thought that the flatbread appetizer was a bit heavy it was plenty... More

We had dinner at A. R. Valentien restaurant and were delighted with the food and the wait staff. A beautiful view and attentive staff made our last night in LaJolla memorable. Our waitress explained each item on the entree list and made the perfect suggestions for us. The young man passing the breads was so cute and friendly and the... More

We ate here because the Grill was full and it was worth it! I'm so glad we did! The food was impeccable, the service was over the top fantastic and the view was great. I would go again in a heartbeat! I had the scallops and was very impressed.

I enjoyed breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. Yes the setting is beautiful. The service is what I would call polite and leisurely. The food is local and organic as much as they can. All the fish is hook or harpoon caught, no farmed fish. Breakfast choices were amazing. I had local yogurts with fresh berries and honey. I tasted my... More