KITCHEN 1540

Modern and comfortable, KITCHEN 1540 blends energy and intrigue with an innovative, seasonally-driven menu. To further the experience, the restaurant offers an extensive wine list, full bar and specialty cocktails. The spacious outdoor patio allows guests to enjoy the ocean breezes and features private cabanas for intimate dining. The setting is punctuated with a waterfall and hanging lanterns...

With a fresh garden out back this redesigned restaurant has undergone some changes but it still a good stop for wine and small plates.

The Extras: Save room for after-dinner drinks too. They have a great selection of grappa, cognac, scotch and sherry.

Executive chef Nathan Lingle oversees this sophisticated restaurant in L'Auberge Del Mar. The dynamic menu focuses on coastal harvest cuisine, simply prepared, showcasing bold flavors within the changing seasons. As always, the food puts an emphasis on quality products and farm fresh ingredients. To start, there's summer squash carpaccio with goat's milk ricotta or green tomato gazpacho....

"If your date isn't impressed here, get a new one" assert fans of this "stellar" New American in the "fashionable" L'Auberge Del Mar, where a well-heeled crowd coos over a "creative" menu incorporating "molecular gastronomy and local, seasonal ingredients" served by a "professional" staff; the dining room is "elegant", but for many, the real appeal lies in the "fantastic" outdoor cabanas...

Do not be misled by the casual T-shirt-clad staff in red Vans; this restaurant is all buttoned-up. The concept of freeform "social dining" encourages people to share plates and new tastes while creating their own gustatory journey. An… Read More

With a fresh garden out back this redesigned restaurant has undergone some changes but it still a good stop for wine and small plates.

KITCHEN 1540's menus feature farm-to-plate cuisine, utilizing the freshest seasonal produce from Crow’s Pass and the highest quality Kanaloa seafood and natural meats. The variety of tastings, entrees and platters let you enjoy either a traditional three-course meal or a sampling of tastes amongst a group.