I was there for brunch the first day it opened and I wasn't disappointed, but neither was it anything special. Their brunch menu save for their eggs benedict is served all week long.
The second time I went there with a group of friends, and everyone loved it. The cocktails are decently priced (7$), and their chocolate lava cake is to die for. A friend said their steak burger was a bit too fatty, another friend said the grilled salmon was delicious, the fries that come with their burgers are yummy, and I loved the rose sauce on my pasta.
The service is great and very friendly. Valens isn't anything spectacular, but it's a great spot for a variety of different choices at a decent price. I will definitely be going again.