"Easily one of San Diego’s most classic burgers, the Drugstore Burger from the Grill at Torrey Pines is a slice of Americana. A nostalgic ode to Midwestern lunch counters of the past, this simple but expertly made burger consists of prime ground beef and homemade mayonnaise on a sesame bun, along with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles. The burger arrives with diner’s choice of french fries or a side salad doused in shallot vinaigrette. An industry favorite, the burger is also available at the hotel bar and by request at its fine dining restaurant, A.R. Valentien. Great for: Save this spot for a special occasion since the burger plate on its own will set you back $29." - Roxana Becerril
"With A.R. Valentien in remodel mode until March 2025, the Lodge’s executive chef Kelli Crosson will be in the Grill’s kitchen cooking up three-course prix fixe meals on Christmas Eve from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $110 per adult and $65 per child. For the holidays, the kitchen is also offering chimney-roasted prime rib dinners on December 5, 12, 19, and 26th." - Helen I. Hwang
"While A.R. Valentien is closed until March for an upgrade, guests can dine at the Lodge at Torrey Pines’ indoor-outdoor restaurant. Curated by executive chef Kelli Crosson, a three-course prix fixe menu featuring traditional favorites will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m." - Helen I. Hwang
"Easily one of San Diego’s most classic burgers, the Grill at Torrey Pines’ Drugstore Burger is a slice of Americana. A nostalgic ode to Midwest lunch counters of years gone by, the simple-yet-perfect drugstore burger consists of Niman Ranch chuck and housemade mayo on a sesame bun. An industry favorite, it’s also available at the hotel bar and by request at its fine dining restaurant, A.R. Valentien." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang
"Easily one of San Diego’s most classic burgers, The Grill at Torrey Pines’ Drugstore Burger is a slice of Americana. A nostalgic ode to Midwest lunch counters of years gone by, the simple-yet-perfect burger consists of Niman Ranch chuck, housemade mayo, and perfectly crisp fries. An industry favorite, it’s also available at the hotel bar and by request at its fine dining restaurant, A.R. Valentien." - Darlene Horn, Candice Woo