$$$$ • Californiana • La Jolla
LUCIEN is an intimate fine dining restaurant new to La Jolla. Helmed by Chef Elijah Arizmendi, whose career has taken him through acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurants such as Per Se, Robuchon, and Restaurant Daniel, LUCIEN offers guests a 12+ course tasting menu experience that captures what we love about California cuisine. Each dish is designed around ingredients at peak seasonality, sourced through close, ongoing relationships with local farmers, fishermen, and artisans. A wood-fired hearth anchors our kitchen, blending primitive fire with the refined technique Chef Elijah honed in some of the most prestigious kitchens in the country.We are also now offering:- A la carte food options at our bar, available for walk-ins only- A 6-course "Essence" tasting menu available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays- Vegetarian, Pescatarian, and Gluten-Free menus