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VAGA Restaurant & Bar, Encinitas, CA

VAGA Restaurant & Bar

4.5
4.5
215 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
For a true “vaga”, the journey is never-ending; the spirit and palate, always curious. Drawing ingredients and inspiration from near and far, VAGA explores San Diego’s ever-changing confluence of culture and wanderlust. From its perch on a coastal bluff in Encinitas, California, VAGA keeps one hand in the ocean, one hand in the farm, and both eyes on the horizon.

VAGA Restaurant & Bar is located on Level 2 of Alila Marea Beach Resort. Valet parking is available through the resort for $5.00 per car before 5 pm with validation only. After 5 pm, valet parking is $10.00 per car with no validation required. Self-parking is not available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 452-3484
  • Website
    https://vagarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ananda Bareno
  • Private party facilities
    VAGA Restaurant provides exceptional private dining experiences and breathtaking ocean-view venues for your upcoming event or celebration, accommodating up to 40 guests. For further details, please reach out to the restaurant directly or email alilamarea@alilahotels.com.
  • Location
    2100 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Neighbourhood
    Encinitas
  • Cross Street
    La Costa and Highway 101
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Valet Parking: VAGA offers valet parking through Alila Marea Beach Resort. Valet parking before 5 pm is $5.00 per car with validation only. After 5 pm, valet parking is $10.00 per car with no validation required. Self-parking is not available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    US$51.26 - US$143.29 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Join us for an incredible Christmas Eve experience that captures the essence of the season. Our seasonally crafted three-course dinner offers a culinary journey where each dish is as breathtaking as the ocean views. Gather around our beautifully adorned Christmas tree, and let the ambiance envelop you in a sense of wonder and delight. Allow us to take care of every detail, so you can savor each moment with loved ones and bask in the joy and togetherness of the season.
    Christmas Eve Dinner photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
VAGA Restaurant & Bar offers an "amazing view" and "fantastic food," making it a top choice for special occasions. While service can be slow at times, the "friendly and attentive" staff often make up for it. Dishes like the trout and skirt steak are "over the top excellent," enhancing the overall dining experience.

215 Reviews

  1. Magic

    VIP

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant temperature was COLD, something they were aware of but unable to modify. Our server often disappeared, even when he was supposed to return with salsa. For this type of special occasion restaurant, there are better environments.

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  2. Gayle

    VIP

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service was incredible his name is Nate Had the sweet potatoes and highly recommend The chocolate dessert was the best

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  3. Yas

    VIP

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful restaurant with so much potential. The most beautiful view and a beautiful aesthetic. When u walk into the hotel lobby downstairs there’s an unlit undecorated feathered tree of sorts with a couple of dark gifts piled under it. They do have a beautiful tree which u can see from the restaurant. My friend ordered one of the signature cocktails and asked for it to be light on the rum, she was told they were premade so they couldn’t adjust. I just ordered wine. The food portions are tiny. We ordered the apple barratta salad which was delicious but extremely small. The pasta dish was very good. My friend ordered the scallops which literally were 4 lonely scallops on a plate. The dessert was some funfetti sponge cake which was way too sweet. .

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  4. Julia

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was outstanding! The other rest of the staff was awesome as well. It was a great night!

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  5. Tamara

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant the service was very professional and attentive and the food was delicious I highly recommend VAGA.

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  6. Natalie

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible meal at Vaga and cannot recommend it enough! Every dish we tried was fantastic. The burrata was creamy and perfectly paired, the duck carnitas were bursting with bold flavor, and the crudo was fresh and beautifully presented. The hangar steak was the highlight for me—perfectly cooked, tender, and absolutely delicious. The pork was also incredibly flavorful and well-executed. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and ocean view is hard to beat! We’ll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

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  7. Finisha

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my birthday here and everything was fantastic from the service to the ambience. The sweet potatoes and the duck carnitas were exceptional. Our steaks were perfect as were the drinks.

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  8. Adele

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I think Inhotbsick on the food. Came home and lost it!

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  9. Barry

    VIP

    San Diego

    134 reviews

    4.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service! Nice View. Temperature was on the cold side. My pasta was great. Linda’s short rib was mostly a blob of fat. If it wasn’t for the great knowledgeable Service We would never go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Carrie

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I really enjoy meeting here for brunch. Everything we order is always delicious.

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FAQs

VAGA Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 215 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for VAGA Restaurant & Bar

2100 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    La Costa and Highway 101
  • Neighbourhood
    Encinitas
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Valet Parking: VAGA offers valet parking through Alila Marea Beach Resort. Valet parking before 5 pm is $5.00 per car with validation only. After 5 pm, valet parking is $10.00 per car with no validation required. Self-parking is not available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ananda Bareno
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://vagarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 452-3484
  • Private party facilities
    VAGA Restaurant provides exceptional private dining experiences and breathtaking ocean-view venues for your upcoming event or celebration, accommodating up to 40 guests. For further details, please reach out to the restaurant directly or email alilamarea@alilahotels.com.
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