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The Whaling Bar

van $31 tot $50

Californisch

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2 personen

30 nov 2024

19:00

Vandaag 18 keer gereserveerd

Charmant
Geweldig voor creatieve cocktails
romantisch

Rediscover The Whaling Bar in La Jolla, blending historic charm and modern luxury. Once beloved in the La Valencia hotel, it's back after ten years, mixing its rich legacy with today's elegance. Known for its cozy atmosphere and top-notch service, it's been updated for contemporary tastes without losing its heritage essence. Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski, with a background in America's top kitchens and Iron Chef America, leads the culinary journey, offering a menu that combines classic and innovative approaches. The Whaling Bar invites both old fans and new to enjoy luxury and become part of La Jolla's ongoing story.

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Chef-kok: Brian Redzikowski

Van de OpenTable-redactie: La Valencia Hotel’s iconic cocktail lounge is back and better than ever, thanks to a reboot from San Diego's prolific SDCM Restaurant Group. With emerald-green banquettes, arched windows, and brass pendant lighting, the intimate space’s decor is a nod to the bar’s midcentury heyday. Led by executive chef Brian Redzikowski, the menu is equally glamorous—think lobster rolls and braised short rib baos, plus the restaurant’s original signature cocktail, the Whaler, a twist on Irish coffee.

Aanvullende informatie

Stijl
Casual chique
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Californisch, Modern Europees, Mediterraan
Openingstijden
Martini Hour Dagelijks 16:00 uur–17:00 uur Diner Dagelijks 17:00 uur–22:00 uur Bar do–za 22:00 uur–00:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(858) 551-3758
Website
https://www.lavalencia.com/dining/the-whaling-bar
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart casual

Locatie
1132 Prospect St, San Diego, CA 92037-4533
Wijk
La Jolla
Parking details
Valet
Extra
Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Happy hour, Honden welkom, Patio/Buiten eten, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

Wat 64 mensen zeggen

Reviews van gasten over dit restaurant

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4.5

4,5 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,4Eten
4,5Bediening
4,5Sfeer
4Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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64 Reviews

C
Carole
San Diego
26 recensies
vip
5.0
26 recensies
6 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 4
We enjoyed a tasty celery salad and duck meatball with polenta at happy hour prices during this visit. There is a good selection of wine and other drinks. The Hamburger ice cream cake for dessert really looks like a hamburger! The staff were friendly and efficient. We had an enjoyable dining experience.
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C
Cynthia
San Francisco
49 recensies
vip
5.0
49 recensies
Gegeten op 22 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Beautiful decor. Great vibes! Fun and interesting menu. Would definitely recommend the caesar salad with twinkies, the chicken, and caponata polenta. Plus don't skip the budino.
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H
Hamilton
San Diego
11 recensies
vip
5.0
11 recensies
Gegeten op 22 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
Man, I noticed a few bad reviews for this place but we totally disagree. This is a cool, smaller restaurant attached to the Hotel Valencia. It has a nice u-shaped bar with what seemed to be mostly locals hanging out talking with the staff. Upscale vibe but not "stuffy" La Jolla vibe. The cocktails were amazing and fairly creative. We also thought the food was excellent, contrary to what a few other folks have said. The braised short rib Mao, crispy pumpkin squash, and twinkie ceaser were the standouts. Only minor downsides were that you can smell the seals a little bit and it was a bit chilly inside, as the door was kept open. Overall we really enjoyed our experience.
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K
Kathy
San Diego
13 recensies
vip
2.0
13 recensies
Gegeten op 17 november 2024
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 1
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 3
Very disappointed. Met friends there but too noisy for conversation. Very small portions. Drinks and food very overpriced. Hostess and server nice, but will not return.
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S
Stacey
Orange County
3 recensies
5.0
3 recensies
Gegeten op 16 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
unique experience, good food, great service, def coming back
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D
Dana
San Diego
11 recensies
5.0
11 recensies
Gegeten op 10 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Excellent service. Loved everything we ordered. Small, cool vibe inside. Patio would be great people watching in La Jolla.
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D
David
San Diego
159 recensies
vip
3.0
159 recensies
Gegeten op 4 november 2024
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 3
The Whaling Bar is an excellent place to drink, not dinner. I didn't know that when I met a friend for dinner. I had been to the old Whaling Bar, which served excellent food. The menu is restricted, and the food is expensive. We had an excellent server who helped us determine a good meal. The bar was noisy.
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S
Sarah
San Diego
2 recensies
vip
2.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 27 oktober 2024
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 2
Our waiter was not pleasant. George. The ambiance is half Marriott bar and 1/2 trying to bring back the old whaling bar. The lighting is too bright. The ambiance is missing the mark.
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j
james
San Diego
27 recensies
3.0
27 recensies
Gegeten op 27 oktober 2024
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 3
Some of the tables for two inside aren't great - across from the service station - so very loud. The ricotta cheese spread was bland/uninspired. My date said her espresso martini was overly sweet, though my cocktail was perfect. Our server was nice enough but not very attentive. It was kind of an average experience and not worth the prices.
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Laura
New York City
2 recensies
3.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 20 oktober 2024
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 3
Service was not warm and welcoming. Food was good. We sat outside, inside is very noisy.
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2 personen

30 nov 2024

19:00

Vandaag 18 keer gereserveerd

1132 Prospect St, San Diego, CA 92037-4533

Aanvullende informatie

Wijk
La Jolla
Openingstijden
Martini Hour Dagelijks 16:00 uur–17:00 uur Diner Dagelijks 17:00 uur–22:00 uur Bar do–za 22:00 uur–00:00 uur
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Californisch, Modern Europees, Mediterraan
Stijl
Casual chique
Dress code
Smart casual
Parking details
Valet
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Extra
Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Happy hour, Honden welkom, Patio/Buiten eten, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

Website
https://www.lavalencia.com/dining/the-whaling-bar
Telefoonnummer
(858) 551-3758

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