The signature restaurant of Noble House, Baleen offers ocean-inspired cuisine enhanced by local flavors in a lively, whimsical setting. Debuting in 1999 at The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, these stylish restaurants contain all the elements of a memorable dining experience - breathtaking views, elegant yet relaxed settings and regionally inspired menus with creative cocktail and wine pairings.
Restaurant décor is playful yet sensual, including ambient lighting, floor-to-ceiling sheers and the restaurant’s signature monkey in a waistcoat. With both indoor and al fresco dining, each Baleen restaurant features regional cuisine with an emphasis on organic, eco-friendly practices. And all Baleen menus are chef-driven by the seasonality of each property’s location.
Need a little water view with your entrée? Visit one of the five waterfront locations including the newest addition – Baleen Los Angeles. Set on South Bay’s King Harbor in quaint Redondo Beach; enjoy Local Diver Scallop Cioppino with Heirloom Tomato-Saffron Broth on the outdoor dinner patio with a fireplace to warm you from the evening ocean breezes.
The perfect compliment to expertly crafted food is the pairing of wine and cocktails. Begin your evening with a selection from our “food-friendly” cocktail menu created by nationally-acclaimed mixologist Brian Van Flandern. Try the house-made tonic water with real quinine powder, top-shelf gin and fresh squeezed lime juice while watching the sun slip into the calm Pacific at Baleen San Diego. Or opt for a Burgundy Mojioto – the traditional concoction is graced with a sangria twist – at The Monkey Bar in Grove Isle overlooking Biscayne Bay and the lights of nearby Miami. You’ll find carefully honed wine lists featuring well known favorites and boutique finds, such as the list at Baleen Santa Fe, honored by Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence three years in a row.
With numerous accolades from Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Wine Spectator, Condé Nast Traveler and Gourmet, BALEEN is an ideal restaurant for locals and sophisticated travelers alike.