La Jolla
A.R. Valentien
Restaurant · New American
Why we point you here
New American dining in La Jolla that's charted internationally and worth building a night around.
A.R. Valentien brings thoughtful New American cooking to La Jolla's coastal elegance. It's the kind of place that's charted on global lists—ranking at No. 605 on OAD in 2025—because it earns your trust through consistency and serious attention to what's on the plate.
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Charted by OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11