Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

Name: Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara
Address: 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA, United States, 92011
Telephone: (760) 603-6999
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1043 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Good for business meals

Immerse yourself into a refined modern setting featuring Baja-inspired cuisine and specialty cocktails composed of mezcal and tequila. Enjoy a show kitchen allowing you to get an inside look behind the scenes bringing Chef's creations to center stage. Locally sourced cuisine with a coastal flair is the cornerstone of this fine dining Baja-inspired experience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 603-6999
Website
http://www.pontolago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Pierre Albaladejo
Private party facilities
Ponto Lago offers two spacious private dining rooms, perfect for an intimate family gathering or an exclusive corporate event. One dining room seats up to 14 guests and another up to 24 guests. Both rooms offer nature-inspired décor and gorgeous natural lighting to take in Carlsbad’s finest sunsets.
Private party contact
Beth Almario: (760) 603-6909

Location
7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Neighbourhood
Carlsbad
Cross Street
Aviara Parkway
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking with Validation
Entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Corner
US$185.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience this one-of-a-kind culinary offering crafted with an exquisite array of seasonal flavors and delicacies. Indulge in a specialty menu curated by the Chef as he details each course to you upon presentation at the table. Delight your senses and discover unforgettable flavors during your own exclusive private dining experience at Chef's Corner. When: 6:30 pm, Daily $185 per person, Sunday - Thursday $225 per person, Friday & Saturday Tequila pairing and wine pairing add-on experiences available. *Pricing excludes tax and service charge. Only children ages 12+ allowed.

Offers

Tequila and Agave Tasting Experience
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Take flight through Baja and explore over 50 different tequila and mezcal selections offered at Ponto Lago. Available starting at 5:30 pm, daily. To reserve, please call (760) 603-6999.

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What 1,043 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Californian
North San Diego
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ponto Lago at Park Hyatt Aviara promises an "exceptional experience" with its innovative Baja cuisine and "attentive" service. Guests rave about the "delicious" pork trio, seafood freshness, and creative cocktails. Enjoy dining in a "sophisticated" atmosphere with beautiful views. "Highly recommend" for special occasions or a memorable dining experience.

1,043 Reviews

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Joe
VIP
Indiana
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately, this was a let down. Menu was prefixed for valentine's day and the first two courses (appetizers) were literally just two hockey pucks. My wife and I thought we were being pranked. My steak was supposed to be medium and was definitely bleeding in the middle.. Desert was... weird. They added spices to it, which made it not a desert... We got a different one from door dash later. I hope others had a better experience
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Russell
Los Angeles
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Don't go. We went to valentine's special dinner. We sat down and waited 30 minutes before anyone came to take our drink order. That took 15 minutes to get. Food order for entrees taken then. It was an hour before even the bread came. Some of food was good but for $500.00 with drinks, avoid this place.
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Bryan
VIP
Phoenix
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and service to match. Love the open kitchen.
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Matthew
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Alejandro made our experience phenomenal. We had one of the best tables in the house and the chef’s special was a great value for me and my dining partner. Ambiance, sunset views, and delicious food and drinks.
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Kristin
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. Had the pork trio. Everything was so delicious, down to the frisee on the plate. I haven't had a meal that delicious in quite a while. The kitchen was beautiful, always fun to watch the chefs in action. Pricey, but.....duh. I will definitely be coming back.
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on February 5, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Kristin! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the pork trio and found everything to be delicious. We're glad you found our kitchen beautiful and the chefs' actions entertaining. We strive to provide the best quality food and service, and we believe our prices reflect the quality we offer. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Ponto Management Team
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Lesley
VIP
Phoenix
445 reviews
4.0
445 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a quiet corner table and a very knowledgeable and attentive waiter. The cocktail was very slow in coming so a glass of Prosecco was offered while we waited. The oysters we very good though were east coast, not pacific as listed on the menu. They were served with more of a remoulade sauce instead of the traditional cocktail sauce and horseradish. We also shared the paella which again was non traditional with some sour cream dollops instead of saffron flavors. The combination of seafood and fish was very good but the spicy sausage was not very present. Overall we enjoyed our experience very much.
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Anna
VIP
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our experience and look forward to returning. The chef offered a complimentary amuse of a couple arepas. So good, I will definitely get a full order next time. For dinner we ordered the pork trio for 2. It came with two sides, we chose the potato tostones and the Autumn squashes. Everything was so good that sadly we were too full for dessert which we look forward to enjoying next time. We both also ordered Old Fashions which were both made exactly the way we requested them.
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Judi
VIP
San Diego
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came with visitors. Everyone loved the seafood. So fresh!
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Jim
Los Angeles
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is already quite enjoyable and with the new chef at the helm, it's destined for even greater culinary heights.
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Jacob
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an incredible restaurant and the waiter gave us a good history of the restaurant. The food was delicious and so unique with the flavor profiles . All around incredible experience 👏
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Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara is rated 4.7 stars by 1043 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Additional information

Cross Street
Aviara Parkway
Neighbourhood
Carlsbad
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking with Validation
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pierre Albaladejo
Entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pontolago.com/
Phone number
(760) 603-6999
Private party facilities
Ponto Lago offers two spacious private dining rooms, perfect for an intimate family gathering or an exclusive corporate event. One dining room seats up to 14 guests and another up to 24 guests. Both rooms offer nature-inspired décor and gorgeous natural lighting to take in Carlsbad’s finest sunsets.
Private party contact
Beth Almario: (760) 603-6909

Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Corner

Offers

Tequila and Agave Tasting Experience

Popular dishes

Smoked Tenderloin

New York Strip

Ponto Lago Guacamole

Menu

What 1,043 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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