Addison: The Dazzling Starry Feast of San Diego
Location and atmosphere
Addison is located in Carmel Valley, North County, San Diego (address: 5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA 92130), nestled within the heart of The Grand Del Mar resort. The restaurant occupies the domed main hall of a Mediterranean Revival-style palace, where a 12-meter-high hand-painted stained glass dome and 48 Venetian Murano crystal chandeliers create a baroque-inspired opulent space. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the iconic Monterey pine forests and lagoon views of Southern California, while at dusk, wild elk herds can be seen crossing the golf course.
Dining Glory
- Chef William Bradley's philosophy is "an exquisite dialogue between California's land and the Pacific."
- Featuring a North American sommelier team (12 members CMS-certified)
Signature Tasting Menu Highlights
- "Coastline Memories":
- Santa Barbara Sea Urchin with Osetra Caviar and Finger Lime
- Paired with seaweed crisps and champagne cream foam
- "Wildfire and Soil":
- Charcoal-grilled Wagyu sirloin with black truffle and Jerusalem artichoke puree
- Aged balsamic vinegar with roasted bone marrow sauce
- "Morning Dew in the Citrus Grove":
- Blood Orange Sorbet with Lavender Honey and Olive Oil Powder
Sensory ritual
- Invited to visit the temperature-controlled wine cellar before dinner (housing 4,500 varieties totaling 25,000 bottles of fine wines)
- Each dish is paired with a dedicated crystal glass (including a 1760 German antique etched glass).
- The dessert session features freshly mixed bitters cocktails served at Moonlight Garden.