The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Evans Hotels’ distinguished AAA Five Diamond resort in La Jolla, announced 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, The Lodge’s executive chef. “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 Oct. 13 and is expected to re-open by March 2025 for regular service.

The Grill at Torrey Pines will remain open throughout the renovation. A limited menu will also be available in the lounge adjacent to A.R. Valentien and 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.