A.r. Valentien - La Jolla

Absolutely the best place to spend a special birthday. The food, amazing. The staff phenomenonal. It was my wife's birthday and we wanted to go somewhere really special, known for good service. We had great food and amazing service. We tried their signature duck which was succulent. We also had their prime rib which was done perfectly. A snap peas and brussel sprout sides or an excellent compliment to the main courses and dessert was tasty too. We are definitely coming back.

Lovely anniversary dinner. Enjoyed the crispy skin king salmon and beef ribeye dinners. The seasonal soup and seared scallops with truffle risotto were nice starters. The attentive staff and relaxing pace of service was appreciated. Look forward to returning.

This is maybe the best dining experience I've ever had. I am really blown away by this place and would go back any day.

I should have made this review a while back but simply forgot. This was one of the best dining experience I've had in a long time. The food was superb, the ambiance was eclectic and the service was impeccable. I came here with my boyfriend this year for Valentines and he was just as pleased and satisfied as me. Every plate was presented beautifully and the flavors were delightful, complex and tantalizing. This was only elevated by the prime wine pairings offered by our server. We will definitely be coming back soon, and anyone who wishes to celebrate any occasion or simply experience a fantastic dining experience should give this place a chance.

Attentive friendly staff. The maitre d ' made his helpful presence known to us several, times... inquiring whether we had everything we needed and even offering us an after-dinner drink (on him). The prime rib and sea scallop dishes were so flavorful and a feast for the eyes, as well. Each of our courses came with a small extra dish (a taste) of something from the chef. We sat outside on a cool evening but the patio is well-heated. We loved the entire experience. A lavender sazerac and a Manhattan from the bar (we were early), were delicious.