NEW RESTAURANT IN THE INN AT RANCHO SANTA FE
Lilian’s Kitchen in the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe was named for local architect and master planner Lilian Rice. The Inn was sold in May 2022 and has gone through a property-wide remodel, including their signature restaurant and the new bar, Bing’s Bar. They are both now open under the management of Clique Hospitality, which owns Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine (Gaslamp Quarter), Serea (Hotel Del Coronado), and Temaki Bar (Encinitas).
Since opening, this restaurant has become a popular spot for locals and tourists. A recent change is the addition of sushi to the menu. With the warmer weather, enjoying it on their outdoor patio with garden views, makes for an enjoyable dinner.
STANDOUT DISHES YOU SHOULD ORDER
WARM CRAB & AVOCADO SALAD
butter lettuce, pickled shallots, avocado, radish, citrus vinaigrette
PEKING DUCK TOSTADA
gochujang, pickled house cucumbers, masa, carrot, tokyo negi
8Z PRIME FILET
chefs trio steak sauces
MONTEREY BAY KING SALMON
lentil salad, artichoke puree, fennel citrus slaw
POTATO PUREE
whipped crème fraiche, chive oil
BROWN BUTTER MUSHROOMS
balsamic, herbs de provence
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
chili glaze, sesame dressing, peanuts, scallions
LILIAN’S WONDERLAND
chocolate crumb soil, cherry chocolate mousse earth, “mushroom” meringues, chocolate truffle stones, dark chocolate twigs, pistachio cake “moss”
Since opening, I’ve been back several times to Lilian’s Kitchen as the decor and ambiance are elegant, refined, and very cozy. The service was excellent, and I appreciated all the passion that the team had when describing the dishes.
“The taste of sustainable seafood and local organic fare has arrived at one of Southern California’s most historic places, Lilian’s, now open at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, which has been the cornerstone of the upscale area for more than 100 years.”
if you love FINE DINING
If you would like to try other San Diego fine dining restaurants, I recommend you also read my list of “Best Restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter.”
