# The Whaling Bar > Vintage decor blends with modern touches to create a warm ambiance that suits romantic dinners and casual drinks. The space features carefully preserved historic elements alongside flawless design, offering a nostalgic yet fresh vibe. Cocktails and food receive high praise, enhancing the top-tier atmosphere. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheWhalingBar - Address: 1132 Prospect St, La Jolla, California, United States - Phone: +18585513758 - Website: https://www.lavalencia.com/dining/the-whaling-bar - Google rating: 4.5 (100 reviews) ## What it is good for - Caesar Salad — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Meatballs — 10/10 - Salad — 10/10 - Romantic — 10/10 - Bao Buns — 10/10 - American Food — 9.2/10 - Date Spots — 9/10 - Local Spot — 9/10 - Outdoor Space — 8.8/10 - Outdoor Seating — 8.8/10 - Desserts — 8.8/10 - Lobster — 8.8/10 - Cocktails — 8.4/10 - Hamburger — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "The bar staff here is so welcoming and kind." - "The cocktails here are inventive, fun, and perfectly balanced." - "These duck meatballs just melt in your mouth." ## Good to know - Happy hour runs from 4-5 p.m. with limited menu options. - Valet parking is available at the connected hotel. - The kitchen closes at 10 p.m., not 11 p.m. - Expect a 5% surcharge on your bill due to California's minimum wage law. - The bar has a small cocktail menu with drinks priced around $20 each. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.