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   hairnet

   San Francisco

   16 reviews

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   2.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on August 17, 2022

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   We have had great meals for years, but this time it really missed the mark. The menu isn’t varied enough. The short rib didn’t fall off the bone. And the vegetables on the side were super salty. There are fewer and fewer fine dining restaurants in the valley now, but I’d probably rather cook at home than go back to Valley Kitchen anytime soon.

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   LeilaniM

   San Francisco

   48 reviews

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   5.0

   48 reviews

   Dined on August 7, 2022

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   Great service and ambiance. I enjoyed the food too.

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   BRUCEG

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 6, 2022

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   The food & service was good. However, after requesting the dinner tab, we waited 20 min, then left the table to pay at the reservation desk.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

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   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 1, 2022

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   Birthday celebration

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   NinaJohn

   Palm Springs

   40 reviews

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   2.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on July 28, 2022

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   Nice setting, good service. Extremely expensive and limited menu. Food was marginal at best. It was definitely “a miss.”

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   KikiC

   San Diego

   16 reviews

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   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on July 27, 2022

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   The service here can be just great - Carly, Angela, and Chef Nelson made our dinners and breakfasts so enjoyable. Yes, the costs are high, since this is a resort, but I would argue that the ambience (outside with the pups, beautiful view of the valley, space heaters when necessary) and service and food quality justify it. Also, eating products from on site (goat cheese, lavender infusions, honey, Pinot Reserve) is amazing - terroir indeed! We loved the granola and think they should sell it in the Market. My only quibble is the classic rock playlist that seemed to be on loop through the week - if you are an Eagles/Fleetwood Mac/Tom Petty fan then you are in luck! (we are fortunately). Take It Easy!

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   SuzMo

   St. Louis

   39 reviews

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   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on July 26, 2022

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   We love everything about The Valley Kitchen! The food, staff & atmosphere are all incredible!

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   KennethF

   Denver

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on July 26, 2022

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   Wonderful dinner! Wait staff are great. Food is very special.

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   PhyllisJB

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on July 23, 2022

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   Having eaton at Valley Kitchen several months ago and having loved everything, especially the food, you might imagine how deeply disappointed we were with our recent dining experience on 7/22/22. The menu had changed drastically, none of the delicious food remained. The food we ordered was not nearly as tasty as previously. 2 of us had the halibut and it certainly did not live up to the4 exorbitant pricing. Our waiter overcharged us for the wine, and had to redo our bill. All in all, not an experience that fits in with the resort's reputation nor with the pricing.

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    Connie

    Dallas

    32 reviews

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    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2022

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    They offer a limited selection of food and my meal (chicken) had different ingredients than described. And the green salsa not only looked like poison - it also tasted awful and should not be on the plate. But what really disappointed us was when we saw people at the table next to us had a delicious looking burger - but this was not on the menu. We asked the server about it - and he said these are guests of the hotel and it is from the in room dining menu. If this is the case they should serve it also in room and not at the restaurant where you only can select between expensive and not very creative dishes. The place is lovely . And like these days everywhere: service needs improvement and food is very expensive for what you get.

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    BlairP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

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    We were blown away. The food was delicious and service was great. Far exceeded our expectations and the most enjoyable meal we’ve had in a long time!!

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    KellyB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

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    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

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    Wonderful evening!

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    PateWithNoise

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

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    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2022

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    Late lunch (2pm) for 6 outside. Varied menu of sandwiches. Salads an two entrees. We tried all and found them fresh and well prepared at affordable prices for Carmel Valley. In future would come earlier because of staff transitions mid-afternoon resulting in somewhat slower service but otherwise service very good. Easy p arking, breakfast, lunch and dinner with easy OpenTable reservation system. As a local this is one of the two best restaurants in the Valley.

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    adventurousdiner

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

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    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2022

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    The staff was super accommodating and the food and service was great! Beautiful setting too!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

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    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

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    Family resort with many kids.

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    DaniJ

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2022

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    Service was not great. Plates were not cleared between courses and it was very expensive for what we had The location itself is stunning and worth a visit

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    WendieR

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

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    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

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    Five of us sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance. Service was great but ribeye steak at $58 was overcooked the first time. They were quick to start again and it was perfectly medium rare, however tough and not seasoned well. They remedied this time by taking it off the check. My friends had Halibut that was dry but very tasty. We're locals but won't be back soon

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    FredH

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

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    This used to be a go to place for us in Carmel Valley. Gorgeous atmosphere with spectacular views, friendly guests. Now with small, lower quality entrees over $50 ea. and few smaller choices (Used to love the crab cakes), we felt ripped off.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

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    Awesome but it’s freezing inside

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    Deborah

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

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    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

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    My husband and I took a friend for dinner. The Valley Kitchen has many different areas of seating, inside and outside. All are lovely no matter the weather. They have a new chef, the food and size of portions are perfect. Kids and dogs are always welcome. Great fun and food.

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    goer

    San Francisco

    77 reviews

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    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2022

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    The menu has changed again!There are some pluses and minuses! The crab toast was a welcome addition.

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    DennisG

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

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    Loved both the buttermilk fried chicken and grilled ahi tuna sandwiches.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

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    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

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    Great meal ans service in great setting.

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    RobertM

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

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    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

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    Great menu and food. Server was great ambiance and view were terrific,

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    DennisG

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

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    Seafood Parpadel was delicious

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2022

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    Uncooked chicken. Never saw our server. Had to get up to ask for everything and to find someone to help.

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    Rigel

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

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    Our waitress, Alyssa was great. Friendly and attentive, as was Harlan the manager. Wine was great but food is disappointing. I hate to use the word bland for a dining experience but that describes the chicken I had and it was extremely dry. My wife’s pork chop was moist but tough and very little seasoning if any at all. For the price of the food you should expect to be wowed and the best description is “meh”.

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    JjPP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

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    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    Thoroughly underwhelming. Based on recent reviews we came with low expectations. We should have set the bar even lower. Other than the nice setting there was really nothing to the culinary‘experience’. For the level of hotel unfortunately not up to par, especially the service was surprisingly bad on Mother’s Day when one would expect that all hands would be on deck. Much better options elsewhere , would not return unless management improves menu and service.

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    Japonez33

    Mexico City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

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    Queríamos cenar para festejar nuestro maratón de Big Sur, pero cambiamos la hora de comida y fuimos a las 3:30 y el menú que había hasta las 5 era muy limitado, y el menú de cena empezaba a las 5 así que picamos algo y nos fuimos, pero al lugar es muy bonito, nuestro mesero muy atento y los alimentos muy ricos!

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    HalS

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

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    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    Let me preface this by stating that we have dined at the Kitchen more than a dozen times including 5 buffet events. This was simply the worst experience we have had there. The food was like being at Motel 6. Lukewarm bland food. A spartan offering if ever there was. Previously they put out sushi, split crab legs and a wonderful offering. The flourless chocolate cake tasted as if they grabbed a handful of vineyard dirt and made balls of dry tasteless blech. To make it even more sad, the hostess/floor manager was wearing tore up jeans, a spaghetti strap tank top and a hoodie. On Easter Sunday, that was just classless. I suppose that when you remove a great chef like Tim Wood, this is what happens. Very sad.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2022

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    Most of the food was good. Fisherman’s Catch Fish Stew had spoiled clam and mussels. Not only inedible, but dangerous. Server did not offer a refund on the dish.

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    Kate

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

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    Lentil soup was outstanding! Gnocchi, not so good. Waiter, Daniel was great. Nic evening. (But they do have the best Huevos Rancheros for brunch!

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    SamanthaL

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2022

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    Great ambiance, friendly and helpful service, expected the meal to wow and it was just good but overall a good experience.

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    Grams

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2022

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    Price for food not worth it. Fish was over cooked and dry. Very disappointing for all I’ve heard about the place. Waitress was pleasant. Noise was a little toomuch— tables a little too close.

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    VeraT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

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    Very expensive for wh

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2022

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    Super fresh and high quality ingredients. Delicious. Patio seating was nicely sheltered and heated. Quiet alternative to the dining room.

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    pamagram

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2022

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    Pretty ambiance. Delicious food. Off the beaten path but well worth it.

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    Foodie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2022

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    Always consistent, excellent service comfortable outdoor dining in a beautiful setting. We keep coming back. Highly recommend.

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    HayleyS

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

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    Fabulous food and atmosphere great service! Celebrated my husband’s birthday 🥳

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    KMH218

    San Francisco

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

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    Great ambiance, lovely setting. Patient, relaxed, and expert service. Enters a tad an the pricey side, but we will return.

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