If you are looking for a 1920's food spot with a view, look no further! The Mediterranean inside the Valencia Hotel takes you back a century. The details in the building and the decor are complementary of the decade it was built in, making the whole experience feel like a step back in time. We chose to sit outside on the balcony for the views and the ocean breeze. The breakfast menu is quite limited, but what they do offer is bursting with flavor. I opted for the steak and eggs, and it was one of the juiciest steaks, I've had in a while. The potatoes were equally delicious with just the right amount of seasoning. My daughter ordered the giant cinnamon roll which was also bursting with sweet berry flavors, while my other daughter ordered the French toast. The food did not disappoint! The price is a little steep but expected for the views, the city you're in and the gorgeous hotel. The service was good as well. Our server checked in on us periodically and kept our water cups filled the entire time. It was a great spot for breakfast with a little taste of history and ocean views! read more

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So good this is our new place to Get mediterranean food It's another where you walk up to the counter and they call your number and then you pick it up Sometimes they bring it to you if there is not a line. The ambience is good. read more

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My wife and I have always wanted to dine here--and we finally did. This place was amazing. We found everyone friendly and helpful. Our waiter, Ashley, along with her team provided exceptional service and was knowledgeable and ready regarding recommendations from the menu. The ambiance of this place is top-notch. The decor and appointments in the dining room help create a special experience. We had a cocktail (or two) and they were delicious---the rum runner and the smoked old fashioned--oh and the Pink Lady. My wife ordered the lamb and I the filet mignon. We thoroughly enjoyed both. I can say the filet was one of the most tender and flavorful filets I've had in a while. I'd also add the restrooms were well maintained--clean and tidy, I think says a lot about the quality of a place and attention to cleanliness. I'd highly recommend this place. We will definitely be going back. read more

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The Mediterranean Room in La Valencia Hotel is my go-to coastal spot when I'm in the heart of La Jolla. I looove how charming it is with the vintage decor. It's perrrfect for a chill elevated evening after watching the stunning sunset. When I've been there, the atmosphere is both elegant and lively due to the live music. The staff are usually friendly and attentive throughout the night. Importantly, my food and drinks are always deeelectable making it a wonderfully flavorful California-style/Mediterranean-inspired dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to the Yelp Community :-) read more

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As a local, I come here every once in a while for the view and chocolate chip pancakes. Their coffee is also delicious! The service here is always exceptional, they take their time with you (even though the food service is actually quick) and go above and beyond with kindness. read more

Mediterranean Room - Chocolate chip pancakes with an iced vanilla latte - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Wonderful experience at this historic hotel in La Jolla. Wagyu burger was delicious with the truffle fries. Our friend enjoyed her halibut - catch of the day. The grilled chicken tortilla salad hit the spot for me, especially with the avocado dressing. The restaurant is located inside the La Valencia Hotel and faces the water. We visited on Presidents' Day where it dumped buckets in San Diego. I understand the big deal now - it was heavy rain where my shoes got soaked, as well as my pant legs. Compared to Seattle rain, that's saying something. Service was friendly and food and drink were delicious. read more

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Food was TERRIBLE !!! We don't mind the price if there's quality , however this was an awful experience , I felt embarrassed with my guess after a $1500 bill! Never going back!!! read more

We came for lunch today it has a very calm atmosphere. I personally would recommend coming for drinks and tapas here and getting your main meal somewhere close by on the ocean, There's a beautiful view from the terrace and everything comes out swiftly and fresh but the menu is missing a great core dish. The bread and butter is good but not great. The hummus and pita was a hit at our table and the presentation of the shrimp without ice isn't the most romantic but it was delicious not rubbery didn't feel like frozen thawed. for our mains we got crab cakes, steak and frites and the Mediterranean Caesar salad which were all edible but not notable. The mocktails were spendid and the drinks we ordered were all amazing! The inside it also beautiful and the bar is very dreamy, interested to see if there's a different dinner menu and how it is but for lunch I would skip unless you're only peckish and want a drink and some pics but service was amazing read more

Mediterranean Room - Hummus and pita bread and butter shrimp cocktail - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

It was a nice sunny day, so we decided to eat on the patio. I ordered the Waygu burger and French fries. I asked for the burger to be cooked medium rare plus. The burger was totally decent. My coworkers liked their meals. read more

Mediterranean Room - Waygu burger - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

was surprised by my meal here. we searched far and wide for a spot where we could take our dog that also had a nice view of the sunset by la jolla. this place was exactly that. we got a spot on the patio, which had a great view, and was super cute too. the inside also looked very cute and had a good view too. while on the more expensive side, around $30-40 per entree, i think it's very well worth it because the food was excellent! i got the steak, that was cooked perfectly medium rare and was very tender, and had really fun garnish/sauce. the lamb was good too, also medium rare. i think by far my favorite was the shrimp pasta though, it has a very scrumptious creamy tomato-y sauce, big pieces of shrimp, and a huge serving! staff was wonderful, checked on us frequently, and gave our dog water. there is a dog menu too, i believe steak/chicken with rice. read more

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Food was good service was polite and nice. Ambience was unsettling. To many kids screaming. Parents not taking care to stop them. We are leaving. read more

Mediterranean Room - Hamburger - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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The view from our table was amazing and the service was just as good. When we received our menus , there was an insert for a four course meal for two for $100. When we placed our order, the waitress took the menu and came back saying it was not available that night. We order the roasted chicken and the shrimp pasta. As you can see from the pictures, the chicken is a split breast. My husband found it well cooked and tasty. The pasta was al dente with a creamy vodka sauce. There were four shrimps in the pasta. The disappointment of the evening was the basque cheesecake. The beauty of the basque cheesecake is the almost burnt top. I have no idea why they would cover it with a blob of something pink. The berries were placed underneath the cheesecake. It looked so bad that it looked all thrown together. This is the second time that we order a dessert that is not properly plated. As you can see by the pictures this is where this restaurant is lacking. The pasta should be topped with shaved Parmesan or a sprinkle of parsley. Presentation is a key aspect of a meal. It is almost there but not quite for the price of the entrees. read more

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We went there on a beautiful Sunday for brunch. It was just the 3 of us and I got the basic sausage, eggs, and potato's breakfast with cappuccino. The quality of the food was great, the sausages were delicious and the price was expected for such a nice location. Be sure to come a little early to find parking as the hotel does not offer parking for dining as far as I know. There are also plenty of street parking, but you'd have to keep a lookout. I got lucky and found parking almost right away. The decor was stunning and it makes you feel like you can just sit there, drink tea, and watch the ocean and beautiful pool all day. The place wasn't as busy when we went. Breakfast does end at 11am and our server wasn't quite as attentive, but did provide us with what we asked for. Overall, worth checking out. read more

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What a nice place to get brunch, the views from the patio are magnificent ! Had the Greek omelet which was especially good ! read more

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The food was good but nothing spectacular for the price. The service was very good. The armoaohere makes this place. The relaxed ambiance of the ouside seating overlooking the ocean and sunset it amazing. read more

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Went here for breakfast on Christmas and was blown away! Food was fantastic, view is amazing, drinks were incredible, and the service was incredible Best of all it was very reasonably priced! read more

Mediterranean Room - Cocktail - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Mediterranean Room is the main restaurant inside La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla. Indoor main dining room and outdoor patio seating available. Reservation is a must as this place is usually booked full fast especially during sunny weather seasons. The restaurant menu offers something for everyone but is limited. I would have like to see the brunch menu to include more options, as the dinner menu...ie caviar, Crudo, oysters, smoked salmon, and Spanish octopus...additionally, better selections for champagne is a must, currently there's not to many options. However, of all the times I have dined here, the food was nice presented and tasted fantastic. The service from all the staff have been accommodating, attentive and expeditious. If something is not satisfactory, they have offered to correct it...ie the cup of coffee was not strong enough, so a cup of frothy forté cappuccino made it better. While there's room for improvement the Mediterranean Room is still among my top choices when dining in La Jolla. read more

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Our first stop on landing San Diego.. we were starving! The brunch at Mediterranean Room hit the right spot! Amazing customer service, extremely friendly staff. Loved the freshly squeezed orange juice and Irish oatmeal with the brown sugar and farmers market berries. The oatmeal was perfect, not the sticky gluey thing seen in some places. My husband ordered their breakfast parfait with the Greek Yogurt, with fresh berries and house made granola; it was heavenly. The yogurt had the absolute perfect texture. Overall great experience and yummy happy meal. read more

Mediterranean Room - The beach view brunch - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

The impolite host on the front desk ruined a birthday for us. She needs to be trained. While the view is nice and the table server tried to make it up for us, the attitude of the host was unbelievably rude and not empathetic. We wished we didn't come. Coffee is bad, drink it somewhere else. Thanks. read more

food was great, well except when a giant seagull swooped down and grabbed it and took off! All good though, service was amazing! they were so kind about the whole thing. They remade my lunch and i took it to go! waiter was sweet and accommodating. i love La Valencia and lunch on the patio is still awesome, amazing views too! even with the giant seagull lol read more

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This place is beautiful and very cozy. We had a section on the couches and high tops. Had a pretty view out of a big window! The food was yummy. My eggs Benedict wasn't as runny as i would've liked, but the flavors were on point. I loved the chipotle hollandaise. The server was nice. I would definitely come back to give lunch a try at this place. read more

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The atmosphere of this restaurant is beautiful, however the service is mediocre. At one point our waitress disappeared for a good 45 mins. It took a long time to receive the food which did not taste fresh. We had the shrimp pasta and chicken plate. They give a very underwhelming amount of flavorless chicken with beets on the side, a very interesting combo. The shrimp pasta was a good proportion but tasted like frozen food. read more

Mediterranean Room - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

We used to love this place but the service this morning was disgusting at best. The waiter was so incredibly rude as was the busboy that brought the water. The front desk had to phone the waiter to even help us and when he finally did about 35 minutes after we arrived he was angry. He also charged me for an empty coffee I brought in even though I ordered an iced tea and breakfast. read more

I took my husband and parents to the high tea at the La Valencia/Mediterranean Room for their 49th wedding anniversary on Friday. We had such a great, relaxing afternoon. The food was amazing, something about a holiday tea is extra special. The sandwiches were tasty, the cucumber mint was surprisingly light and refreshing and my mom loved the chicken salad. The cranberry orange scones were light and paired perfectly with the Devonshire cream and jam. We had four teas to choose from (green or black) all complimented the sweets and savories quite well. I must say though my favorite tier was the sweets tier. The egg nog cream puffs were light and airy and the perfect hint of egg nog. There were also mini gingerbread cupcakes, cardamom butter spritz cookies , and the amazing chocolate mint macaroons. We also enjoyed bubbly with our tea. The staff was so wonderful, everyone was so nice and very attentive. Mario was great and was always checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Michelle was awesome too (not our table but always super nice as well) and Ryan came by and chatted and asked us how everything was an see we talked about the teas and other things. Everyone was so wonderful. We also appreciated that he mentioned gratuity was included which isn't always told at other teas we've been to. Everything from the view, the food and the staff at the Mediterranean were simply perfect and amazing. Plus a portion of proceeds from the tea are donated to local Rady Children's Hospital. High tea at the La Valencia/Mediterranean Room is $95/pp and is a must whether you are in the area or traveling from out of town. read more

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It was truly delightful, beautifully decorated, and overlooking Ellen Browning Scripps Park and La Jolla Cove!!! I had the Lobster Benedict and my partner had the Mediterranean Omelette. From start to finish, the service was excellent, the servers were attentive through the entire meal. CONSTANTLY REFILLING OUR WATER GLASSES. read more

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Wow talking about stepping it up !! Food was delicious wow such a huge turn around from last year we've been going to other place in La Jolla but the LV is so iconic came here again glad we did all our dishes were excellent fantastic server are friendly and sweet we had Rachel for a while and which I'm to a sweet blond did not get name sorry . read more

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Excellent experience! A beautiful restaurant and wonderful service from our waiter, Peter. Our table had a wonderful view of the pool and the ocean. Valet parking was perfect. The food choices and the drink menu were perfect for us. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner. We love both! read more

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We walked by this historical hotel and impulsively went in. I'm so glad we did because everything was exceptional from the service to the food. We were checked on often and asked how our time there could be better. There were others sitting near by who wanted to customize drinks, food etc. I honestly felt horrible for the waitstaff and am not sure if they often get entitled customers but they were as professional as professional could gets. The hummus $17 was outstanding and they offered extra warm nann. Veggie tacos $20 were good and interesting but i could have been just satisfied with the hummus alone. My friend had the turkey sandwich $19 and enjoyed it as well. If you're in the area, you should stop by even if it's just for a drink. read more

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Loved it. Great for breakfast. Million dollar view and reasonable prices. Went on July 4 am after watching seals play in cove. Great decor...historic hotel and first class service. Breakfasts range from $18 up. Very reasonable. Vintage vibe and great service. Go there just to check it out if you do not want to eat there. It is a historically preserved hotel. Had the Bloody Mary- virgin- so not sure of the pour. Pretty but a bit acidic. Had the omelet $18- came with potatoes and generous portion. My #1 had the American breakfast with ham and it was again generous with a thick ham slice. We sat outside- had a view of the ocean and the servers were extremely conscientious and eager. Besides the great architecture and nostalgic decor, the service also was from another time- really really good! LOL. Highly recommend. read more

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If I were reviewing the view at this restaurant I would give this place 5 stars. It is such a shame that restaurants with great locations do not need to provide good food and service to stay in business. On a breathtakingly beautiful January afternoon I was entertaining one of my favorite clients from Boston and of course I brought her to La Jolla. We were seated in an exceptional table perched above one of the most breathtaking beaches in California. The limited menu was slim pickings. I asked the server about the crab cake and he explained that it was actually served on a brioche bun with truffle fries or a salad, and that sounded delicious. When the meal arrived I started by taking a photo of what looked to be a nice crab burger, but I spied bacon in my photo. Bacon is a deal breaker for me, and no, I will not take it off of my plate and eat food that way. I was not sure what to do as returning food in the company of an important client was definitely not what I wanted to do, particularly when we were short on time. My client must have seen my face turn white and at that moment I was grateful that she knew that I did not eat pork. For a split second I thought that I had misread the menu and that it was my fault for not reading, but she chimed in stating that the menu did not list bacon and that I should return my dish. I told the waiter about the bacon and he had the nerve to ask if it was okay to REMOVE the bacon and bring me back the failed dish. But that is not all, he insisted that the bacon was listed on the menu and treated me as if I was an idiot for not being able to read. They did replace my food, but I had to take it home with me due to my client's schedule. A minor issue was that they served me garlic fries, not truffle fries and up-charged me for them without telling me it was an upgrade. I must give credit where credit is due, and this credit goes to a wonderful bus boy. He was fantastic and I saw him taking great care of every table in his section. I was struggling with the stars because the food was mostly good. I decided on 2 stars, 1 for the view and 1 for the bus boy -3 for the misleading menu, the attempt to serve me the same food that I returned, and the waiter insisting that I did not read the menu correctly. read more

Mediterranean Room - I ordered a crab cake, menu description below. The waiter insisted that the bacon was in the description. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Beautiful hotel and dining area. Love the decor and nice views from the patio and dining area. We went here for lunch. Valet parking is $18 and they do not validate. Staff was not that friendly and service could use improvement. When your server walks past your table several times and doesn't look to see if you need more drinks or anything else. I had to go request the blankets from the host after I requested it from the waitress and she didn't do it. Food was delicious. We really enjoyed the poke nachos and hummus and naan. The La V burger was also good and so were the truffle fries and aioli dip. The turkey avocado club could use improvement. There was a piece of bacon that was rock hard and I couldn't bite into it. Overal, we had a nice lunch and would come here again. read more

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Went here for Sunday brunch to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday and I couldn't have asked for a better experience ! First of all, the La Valencia Hotel is extremely historic & beautiful ... the views were jaw dropping! The service was great, everyone was very accommodating. The servers let us move tables due to the sun, helped with umbrellas, took a photo of our group, and had great recommendations. We started off with a few cocktails and a brunch board - it was simple and the perfect appetizer. I had the Med omelette (nothing crazy - the way I like it) my friend's had the Lobster Benedict and the Crab Cake Sandwich ( loved that it wasn't stuffed w Mayo). Everything was tasty! The restaurant also presented my friend with a nice birthday chocolate dessert after brunch. This is definitely a great place to go with family, friends & for people visiting. read more

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Had brunch here and the chef was spot on with the food service! Perfect EggsBenedict; crunchy crumpet, a perfect poached egg and silky hollandaise!! The view is million dollar from the terrace overlooking La Jolla Cove! The service is impeccable too! A perfect pulled espresso and its a stellar experience! Parking on the street is easy and FREE! read more

Mediterranean Room - Classic eggs benedict - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Was expecting to be overcharged, after all the restaurant is part of La Valencia hotel; however, we did not expect to be so underwhelmed with the mediocre food and amateurish service. Even though the restaurant was just half full and most of the other tables were finishing, the staff seemed very overwhelmed and lost. They were very friendly and welcoming, it seemed they wanted to take good care of us, but for some reason they were lost and didn't know how to. It was hard work to find and flag down our waiter, our food arrived cold and when they replaced it with fresh hot food, the quality, portion sizes and flavors left too much to be desired. On top of everything, there was a 10 minute line to the women's toilet because they only seem to have two stalls for the hotel and its restaurants and private rooms. We were told there were two more downstairs but they were for the exclusive use of the guests of a wedding event going on in a private room. Overall extremely disappointing. I remember when Sunday brunch at La Valencia was an event; regretfully, those days seem to be long gone. read more

First time here. Friday. It was not very busy. Plenty of seatings. I sat outside nice view. Not as nice as Duke which is next door but still nice. Decent service Med omelett was blaaaand no flavor Cold. House potatos were below average. Would expect such nice to provide better food The reason I gave three and not less is the cheese cake. REALLY GOOD. Parking: street parking. I found easily on Friday but I can imagine on weekends very difficult to find read more

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Average and pricey food and drinks . Parking is an issue unless you use valet parking or public parking.

Just went here last night with family and I was extremely disappointed. The service and staff were amazing. The ambiance is amazing. But the food was awful. Ordered the striped sea bass, that was supposed to have goat cheese it came without which is fine, it tasted bland, and then as I cut into the sea bass it was not fully cooked so the sever takes it back and not long after brings it back with my same plate that I cut into and still the fish was not cooked. I lost my appetite immediately. I'm disappointed in the chef for allowing this kind of plate to come out. For my daughter I requested penne pasta with butter, so what does the chef do? He just takes the macaroni and takes the cheese out and brings plate out just like that. I will never go back to this place again. read more

We had Open table reservations and as soon as we checked in with the hostess, instead of greeting us she told us we had 15 mins to order and 30 minutes to eat. She was extremely rude. Ironically, the restaurant was dead; nothing like the vibe they sell online. We drove 45 minutes to have a nice dinner for my sister's milestone birthday who was visiting from Switzerland and they didn't even have the decency to let us sit down. What a shame. People who don't understand hospitality shouldn't be allowed to work at hotel restaurants. Will never return. There are plenty of amazing restaurants along the Pacific. Go to mar'sel. Exactly! read more

The food was inedible and the service was terrible! Such a bummer for a Christmas dinner.

I was here for a late lunch around 1:30pm. Hostess was ok (not very friendly). I ordered the seared tuna salad, the tuna tasted fishy, the salad was meh for such a nice establishment. My husband ordered the wagyu burger, it was good. The server was not very attentive. Overall, I don't recommend this place for eating just for an afternoon drink. The view was gorgeous; we sat outside, it was a little chilly but with the heaters it was lovely. read more