The Lodge at Torrey Pines Announces Renovations of A.R. Valentien Restaurant

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The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Evans Hotels’ distinguished AAA Five Diamond resort in La Jolla, announces a major renovation of A.R. Valentien – the Lodge’s signature fine dining restaurant – this fall. A.R. Valentien will be temporarily closed as the kitchen is renovated with an expansion and comprehensive rebuild of the kitchen line.

“As one of Southern California's top luxury hotels, we’re dedicated to making resort enhancements and upholding our tradition of culinary excellence,” said Kelli Crosson, Executive Chef of The Lodge. “The updated and enhanced kitchen will ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.”

The A.R. Valentien project will introduce a new pastry kitchen, a modern new butchery section, upgraded flooring, walls, and lighting, along with an enhanced HVAC system, all aimed at creating an expanded and modernized kitchen that will continue to elevate the customer’s culinary experience at The Lodge well into the future. The restaurant will be closed beginning with dinner on October 13 and is expected to re-open by March 2025 for regular service.

The Grill at Torrey Pines will remain open throughout the renovation. There will also be a limited menu available in the lounge adjacent to A.R. Valentien, as well as the restaurant’s outdoor terrace.

To ensure the continuation of banquet operations for meetings and events, The Lodge will set up a temporary, industrial state-of-the-art banquet kitchen which will provide the same high-quality menus currently offered to groups.

About The Lodge at Torrey Pines

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is an AAA Five Diamond award-winning resort offering views of the world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean. Guests of The Lodge can take advantage of the near-perfect weather while hiking the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, golfing on Torrey Pines Golf Course or relaxing at the spa. The Lodge pays tribute to the California Craftsman Movement and is modeled after Greene and Greene’s famed Gamble and Blacker houses in Pasadena, California, two of the finest examples of early 1900s Craftsman-style architecture. The Lodge features 170 spacious guest rooms and suites, a 9,500 square-foot full-service spa and two restaurants, A.R. Valentien and The Grill, serving contemporary California cuisine. The Lodge is owned and operated by Evans Hotels and is in proximity to the San Diego International Airport, downtown San Diego and the Village of La Jolla. The Lodge is located at 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037. For reservations, call (858) 453-4420 or visit www.lodgetorreypines.com.