Baleen San Diego

Whether the occasion calls for a special, romantic dinner for two overlooking the glittering, moonlit San Diego Mission Bay, an island-inspired casual fare for the whole family served all day long, or poolside nibbles with a tropical flair, Paradise Point Resort Spa offers a fine dining trifecta for locals and guests alike. BALEENsandiego is Paradise Point's critically acclaimed fine-dining seafood restaurant. It is one of five great restaurants that share the same name under the Noble House brand. BALEENsandiego is uniquely positioned overlooking San Diego's Mission Bay and offers indoor and outdoor seating and a private dining area for groups and large parties with an outdoor terrace. p For its outdoor dining experience, BALEENsandiego restaurant was recently crowned Best Outdoor Dining by AOL City Guide. The New York Times has called BALEENsandiego, "One of the best dining secrets in San Diego." BALEENsandiego's menu is an artful blend of land and sea cuisine infused with regional flavors to create savory beginnings, entrées and sides, and divine desserts. Knowledgeable servers can recommend pairings from BALEENsandiego's list of fine wines. Among its delectable desserts is a Crème Brulee Trio, a flourless cake with light and dark chocolate mousses and a coffee anglaise, which BALEENsandiego calls a "Chocolate Hangover," and a Monkey Love banana split for two. Young ladies and gentlemen are never an afterthought. Small portions of rather "grown up" choices are offered on a special menu, which includes a Petit Filet, Shrimp Scampi, a Grilled Sirloin Burger, Roast Chicken and Crispy Fried Halibut. pAlthough BALEENsandiego takes its cuisine, presentation and service very seriously, a whimsical monkey motif lends a lighthearted air to BALEENsandiego's candle-lit ambience. A wide-open and bustling exhibition kitchen and centrally located copper hooded fireplace add to the scenery.