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Name: Veladora
Address: 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, United States, 92067
Telephone: (858) 759-6246
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Veladora

4.6 (783)

$31 to $50

Californian

5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Prepare for more than a few magnificent surprises as you dine at the exquisite Veladora restaurant. Taking inspiration from Rancho Valencia's Mediterranean influences, Veladora serves fresh, handcrafted and simply delicious Coastal Ranch cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All in an inviting hacienda atmosphere, where sun-dappled afternoons and stunning valley views fade into captivating candlelit evenings. Our talented team of chefs let the true flavors of seasonal ingredients take center stage on a menu that blends a bounty of fruits and vegetables with unique pairings of seafood, poultry and varieties of meats. Sample slow poached Maine lobster with a lemon vinaigrette, burratta cheese, and pickled and roasted beets with avocado. Or savor a slow pan roasted filet mignon. The choices are abundant. And abundantly delicious.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Creative Western, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 759-6246
Website
http://www.ranchovalencia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Joshua Holt
Private party facilities
Please call our Catering Department who will be delighted to discuss with you, the many options available.

Location
5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Neighborhood
Rancho Santa Fe
Parking details
Valet parking is complimentary to guests dining at Rancho Valencia.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hawaiian Kampachi$22.00
tomato water | apple | avocado emulsion | lime oil
Acorn Tamworth Prosciutto
sliced a la minute with a pairing inspired by our Sommelier
- MP
Brandt Steak Tartare$27.00
bone marrow aïoli | cured yolk | heirloom potato chip
Chino Farms Crudités$19.00
seasonally-inspired | market dip | burnt citrus
Oysters on the Half Shell
- each$5.00
- Half Dozen$25.00
- Dozen$46.00

Taste

Corn Soup$21.00
crab | popcorn
Spanish Octopus$25.00
house naan | milk aïoli | tomato fondue
Eben-Haezer Scotch Egg$19.00
merguez | mustard hollandaise | english pea bagnet vert
Lobster Ravioli$21.00
passion fruit velouté | tarragon pesto | roe
Saraspe Spot Prawn$32.00
citrus carpaccio | cauliflower | candied macadamia nut
Farmer's Market Vegetable Salad$19.00
raw & cooked vegetables | charred avocado mousse
Potato Salad$18.00
grilled scallions | green garlic | arugula | manchego

Savor

Mero Sea Bass$57.00
noilly prat beurre blanc | peas | bacon bits | leek | beech mushrooms
Ora King Salmon$55.00
smoked chino farms beans cassoulet | 'nduja | alliums | pancetta
Game Roulade$49.00
celery & apple pappardelle | confit duck cigar | date jus
Brandt Beef Rib Cap$57.00
parsnip | confit shallots | black garlic | coffee
Iberico Secreto$56.00
citrus herb spätzle | hazelnut romesco & crumble | pickled pearl onion
Snake River Wagyu Shank$175.00
ginger beet sauerkraut | pommes maxim | tomatoes | wild garlic
Rabbit Lasagna$39.00
beet | braised rabbit | foraged mushrooms
King Trumpet Scallop$35.00
peas | citrus beurre blanc | truffle

Homage to the Classics

Sangria$15.00
Brought to the U.S. in 1964 at the World's Fair in New York; daily inspired | your choice of red or white
Brandy Alexander$15.00
Born at Rector's, New York, 1919; brandy | crème de cacao | vanilla ice cream
Mariposa$15.00
Norman Jay Hobday, Henry Africa's Bar, 1970s; a classic lemon drop shaken with lavender from our gardens
Monkey Gland$15.00
Harry MacElhone, Harry's New York Bar, Paris, 1920s; gin | orange juice | grenadine | absinthe
La Vie en Rose$15.00
Origin unknown; gin | cherry liquor | fresh citrus | sparkling rose
Harvey Wallbanger$15.00
Donato Antone, Duke's "Blackwatch" Bar, 1950s; italian vodka | valencia orange juice | herbal liquor
Millionaire Cocktail$15.00
Dushan Zaric, NYC's watering hole Employees Only, 1930s; bourbon | house-made pomegranate | grenadine | absinthe
Figgy Stardust$15.00
A twist on the classic Old Fashioned 1862; fig | honey | mole bitters

Sparkling Wine

Forest-Marié "Brut de Blancs" Trigny, Champagne, France
- Glass$22.00
- Bottle$76.00
JCB No. 69 Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé, Burgundy, France
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$64.00
Campo Viejo Cava Brut, Riserva, Penedès, Spain
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$55.00
Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label Brut" Reims, Champagne, France
- Glass$32.00
- Bottle$125.00
Billecart-Salmon "Brut Rosé" Champagne, France
- Glass$40.00
- Bottle$160.00
2006 Veuve Clicquot "La Grande Dame" Reims, Champagne, France
- Glass$75.00
- Bottle$290.00

White Wine

2018 Delille "Chaleur Blanc" Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, Washington
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$60.00
2018 Arona, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$50.00
2018 Chateau Langlois, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, France
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$56.00
2018 Nigl "Freiheit" Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$48.00
2017 Tyler Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, California
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$54.00
2017 Dumol "Wester Reach" Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California
- Glass$32.00
- Bottle$125.00
2018 Jean-Marc Brocard "Vau de Vey" Chardonnay, Chablis 1er Cru Burgundy, France
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
2017 Hill Family, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
- Glass$16.00
- Half Liter$36.00
- Liter$65.00
Rancho Valencia, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
2018 Domaine de Terrebrune Rosé, Bandol, France
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$76.00
2016 Weingüter Wegeler "Graacher" Riesling, Mosel, Germany
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
2018 Scarpetta Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$52.00
2017 Tablas Creek "Patelin de Tablas" Blanc, Paso Robles, California
- Glass$16.00
- Half Liter$36.00
- Liter$64.00

Red Wine

2016 Patrice Rion Pinot Noir, Côte de Nuits Villages, Burgundy, France
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
2018 Walter Scott "La Combe Verte" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$72.00
2016 Melville "Estate" Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, California
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
2015 Ettore Germano, Nebbiolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Italy
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$72.00
2010 la Rioja Alta "Viña Ardanza" Reserva Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
- Glass$21.00
- Bottle$78.00
2017 Robert Biale "Black Chicken" Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$60.00
2016 Colomé "Estate" Malbec, Salta, Argentina
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$60.00
2013 Vesper Carignan, McCormick Ranch, San Diego County
- Glass$14.00
- Half Liter$32.00
- Liter$60.00
2015 Paul Hobbs, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
- Glass$40.00
- Bottle$160.00
2016 Alpha Omega II, Cabernet Blend, Napa Valley, California
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
Rancho Valencia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
2017 Turtle Rock Willows, Cuvée Grenache Blend, Willows Creek District, Paso Robles, California
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$65.00
2012 Château la Garde, Cabernet Blend, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
- Glass$22.00
- Bottle$82.00

What 783 people are saying

Veladora reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
2.5Value

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783 Reviews

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wannabfoodie
Orange County17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, classy yet casual vibe, went with my friend and we had a good time; the food was on par and the service was exceptional. I will be back if not for the scrumptious brunch foods and service, then for the gorgeous views!!!
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TorontoLA VIP
San Diego71 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing restaurant. Every time we come it is the same excellent: food, service. They treat you as a special guest. 10 of 10.
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LoriH VIP
San Diego17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service Dinner was superb
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Phoenix / Arizona18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonight was an outstanding meal. Marshall was a great waiter.
VeladoraResponded on March 13, 2020
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We will certainly be sharing your compliments with Marshall as well as our culinary team. We hope to be of service again soon. Most sincerely, Veladora Management
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CarlosC VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is amazing
VeladoraResponded on March 13, 2020
Dear CarlosC, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We are thrilled you had amazing service, and we look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Veladora Management
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KimberlyD VIP
San Diego43 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service great food great restaurant !!
VeladoraResponded on March 13, 2020
Dear KimberlyD, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We are so happy you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to see you again very soon! Sincerely, Veladora Management
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MarkE
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and wine pairings were great, especially the rabbit lasagna. We were impressed that the busboy help someone in our party to install Instagram on their iphone!
VeladoraResponded on March 13, 2020
Dear MarkE, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We love to hear about experiences like this; we hope your guest is up and running on Instagram like a pro. We are so happy that you enjoyed your meal and wine pairings as well. We appreciate you choosing Veladora, and hope to have you back again in the near future. Most sincerely, Veladora Management
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JasonM
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service from beginning to end. Every staff/service member was extremely professional, polite, and knowledgeable. The food and drink were amazing; down to every little detail. Definitely on the more expensive side, but worth every dime when the service and food create a true dining “experience”.
VeladoraResponded on March 13, 2020
Dear JasonM, We so appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating and share your experience with us. It's wonderful to hear that you found our staff professional, polite, and knowledgeable, and that you enjoyed every detail of your meal. Thank you again for choosing Veladora; we hope to be of service again very soon. Sincerely, Veladora Management
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Dara VIP
San Diego89 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had not been to Rancho Valencia in quite a while, and so Veladora was a real surprise but a warm and elegant one. The service was absolutely personal, solicitous, and delightful and the food unique, creative, and delicious (octopus starter, lobster risotto, Iberian pork). We most certainly recommend and will return!
VeladoraResponded on March 13, 2020
Dear Dara, Thank you so much for leaving us such a wonderful review! We're happy that you felt your service was completely personalized and that your dinner was delicious. We appreciate you sharing such high praise with us, and we hope to be of service again in the near future. Sincerely, Veladora Management
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bryana VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Start to finish one of the best meals ever! Our waiter knew our food preferences from visits a couple years ago - even though we had never met him, nor had we ever formally made any requests - our prior waiter listened and noted it in our reservation. Paying attention to details like that only make the already amazing food and experience that much better. Well done Veladora!!!
VeladoraResponded on March 13, 2020
Dear Bryana, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience! We are overjoyed and honored that this was one of your best meals ever. Thank you again for sharing your compliments with us. We hope to be of service again in the near future. Sincerely, Veladora Management
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5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rancho Santa Fe
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Creative Western, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is complimentary to guests dining at Rancho Valencia.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joshua Holt
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ranchovalencia.com/
Phone number
(858) 759-6246
Private party facilities
Please call our Catering Department who will be delighted to discuss with you, the many options available.

Veladora

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Raw

Hawaiian Kampachi$22.00

Acorn Tamworth Prosciutto

Brandt Steak Tartare$27.00

Chino Farms Crudités$19.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Taste

Corn Soup$21.00

Spanish Octopus$25.00

Eben-Haezer Scotch Egg$19.00

Lobster Ravioli$21.00

Saraspe Spot Prawn$32.00

Farmer's Market Vegetable Salad$19.00

Potato Salad$18.00

Savor

Mero Sea Bass$57.00

Ora King Salmon$55.00

Game Roulade$49.00

Brandt Beef Rib Cap$57.00

Iberico Secreto$56.00

Snake River Wagyu Shank$175.00

Rabbit Lasagna$39.00

King Trumpet Scallop$35.00

Homage to the Classics

Sangria$15.00

Brandy Alexander$15.00

Mariposa$15.00

Monkey Gland$15.00

La Vie en Rose$15.00

Harvey Wallbanger$15.00

Millionaire Cocktail$15.00

Figgy Stardust$15.00

Sparkling Wine

Forest-Marié "Brut de Blancs" Trigny, Champagne, France

JCB No. 69 Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé, Burgundy, France

Campo Viejo Cava Brut, Riserva, Penedès, Spain

Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label Brut" Reims, Champagne, France

Billecart-Salmon "Brut Rosé" Champagne, France

2006 Veuve Clicquot "La Grande Dame" Reims, Champagne, France

White Wine

2018 Delille "Chaleur Blanc" Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, Washington

2018 Arona, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

2018 Chateau Langlois, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, France

2018 Nigl "Freiheit" Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria

2017 Tyler Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, California

2017 Dumol "Wester Reach" Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California

2018 Jean-Marc Brocard "Vau de Vey" Chardonnay, Chablis 1er Cru Burgundy, France

2017 Hill Family, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California

Rancho Valencia, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California

2018 Domaine de Terrebrune Rosé, Bandol, France

2016 Weingüter Wegeler "Graacher" Riesling, Mosel, Germany

2018 Scarpetta Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

2017 Tablas Creek "Patelin de Tablas" Blanc, Paso Robles, California

Red Wine

2016 Patrice Rion Pinot Noir, Côte de Nuits Villages, Burgundy, France

2018 Walter Scott "La Combe Verte" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon

2016 Melville "Estate" Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, California

2015 Ettore Germano, Nebbiolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Italy

2010 la Rioja Alta "Viña Ardanza" Reserva Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain

2017 Robert Biale "Black Chicken" Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California

2016 Colomé "Estate" Malbec, Salta, Argentina

2013 Vesper Carignan, McCormick Ranch, San Diego County

2015 Paul Hobbs, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

2016 Alpha Omega II, Cabernet Blend, Napa Valley, California

Rancho Valencia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

2017 Turtle Rock Willows, Cuvée Grenache Blend, Willows Creek District, Paso Robles, California

2012 Château la Garde, Cabernet Blend, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France

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