Best Contemporary European Restaurants in Sorrento Valley

We were there at 1 pm for late lunch. There was construction noise on the North side of the patio as the next door building is being renovated. Otherwise, it was a nice atmosphere with ocean view, good service and good food. I recommend the restaurant.

Brilliant food and service. Would go more often if a few more vegi / vegan options. Some great wines but perhaps the pours seems a tad skimpy. Overall a truly great place.

The mussels are the best. Great wine selection too. We enjoyed everything we ordered.

The Whaling Bar is hands down our favorite local spot, whether it’s for a cozy date night or an evening out with friends. The atmosphere is fantastic, the cocktails are exceptional, and the food never disappoints. We love everything on the menu, but our personal favorites are the celery salad, Caesar salad, the baos, and the chicken—each dish is perfectly executed. We’re also lucky enough to have George as our server every time we dine here. He’s simply the best, making every visit even more memorable with his friendly demeanor and excellent service. And don’t forget to save room for dessert! The burger dessert is an absolute must-try. We can’t wait to come back again soon!

We came for the drinks. Place was super cute and cozy. Unfortunately, no DJ but Would come back