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Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad, CA

Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

4.8
4.8
1034 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
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Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

4.8
$50 and over
Californian
Carlsbad

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Innovative
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 603-6999
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Christmas Eve and Day Feasts

    $35.00 - $125.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
    Celebrate the holiday season at Ponto Lago and indulge in Christmas Eve and Day Feasts! Enjoy a festive dining experience with lavish dishes, making this a perfect gathering with family and friends. Reserve your table now! When: December 24 & 25 from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm $125 per person plus tax and service charge $35 per child (ages 2-12) plus tax and service charge
    Christmas Eve and Day Feasts Photo
  • Chef's Corner

    $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 starting at $50 per person | Wine Pairing starting at $60 per person *Pricing excludes tax and service charge. Only children ages 12+ allowed.
    Chef's Corner Photo
  • New Year's Eve Feast

    $135.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Indulge in a Baja-inspired family feast before counting down to 2025. Celebrate the holidays at in a festive atmosphere as you ring in the new year surrounded by luxury and charm. Make this holiday season unforgettable. When: December 31 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm $135 per person plus tax and service charge
    New Year's Eve Feast Photo

Offers

  • Tequila and Agave Tasting Experience

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 5:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    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.

    Tequila and Agave Tasting Experience Photo

What 1,034 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • North San Diego

    Best Overall

  • North San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ponto Lago at Park Hyatt Aviara offers a "fantastic" dining experience in Carlsbad, highlighted by "excellent service" and "delicious" Baja-inspired cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing" views and upscale ambiance, perfect for celebrations. Standout dishes include octopus, ribeye, and churros, with "attentive" staff making each visit memorable.

1,034 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was great and we Loved the food and presentation

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  2. Drew

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time eating at Ponto Lago. It was a great experience. The food was perfectly prepared with creative elements accompanying each dish. The staff were pleasant. Our wait staff were attentive, communicative, friendly and knowledgeable. They knew the exact times to engage with us. Overall an excellent experience at a reasonable price for the level of service and cuisine.

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  3. Mara

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Alejandro made our dining experience extra special. He was super attentive. The food is outstanding and all our meals were delicious and had great presentation. Ponto Lago is a wonderful restaurant and we are lucky that we live in the neighborhood so we will be back soon!

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  4. Bree

    Phoenix

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of five for Thanksgiving Experience. It was a set menu with the choice of entree and everything else served family style. Everything was fantastic! The food was plenty and timed just right to actually enjoy everything and not feel rushed. The ambience was pleasant and relaxed even in fine dining. The vegetarian mushroom paella was absolutely amazing! I could be a vegetarian on this dish alone, hah. The swordfish and the prime rib were amazing too. We had a great time and will absolutely come back to Ponto Lago when in town. Thank you for making our holiday special !
    Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on November 29, 2024
    Bree, thank you for choosing Ponto Lago for your Thanksgiving celebration and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed our set menu and the food. We aim to create a relaxed and enjoyable dining atmosphere, and it's great to know that we succeeded. We're also delighted that you loved the vegetarian mushroom paella and the swordfish and prime rib. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to making your next visit a special occasion. Thanks again for your kind words and support!

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  5. Valerie

    San Diego

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Thanksgiving dinner and experience. Two guys had the 18 ounce bone-in prime rib which they said was excellent, flavorful and tender. Girls had the turkey which was also very good. Loved the family style starters and appetizers with Mexican emphasis, ceviche was very good, guacamole and salsa not too spicy and as my husband says “if they were for sale he would have bought them” . Desserts were also very good, two had the chocolate cake and one had sweet potato pie. Everyone was happy with their choice.
    Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on November 29, 2024
    Good afternoon Valerie, We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had an excellent Thanksgiving dinner at Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our bone-in prime rib, family style starters and appetizers, ceviche, and desserts. We're glad that you found the flavors and tenderness to be excellent. We're also glad that you found our Mexican emphasis to your liking. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  6. Mark

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We really enjoyed the food, the service was quite slow but understandable given it was a night before thanksgiving. The ambience is rated low because there were several screaming kids throughout our dinner that made the evening miserable and again understand it is a family establishment and the night before thanksgiving.
    Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on November 29, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us Mark, we're sorry to hear that your experience at Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara wasn't perfect, but we're glad you enjoyed our food and ambience. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the noise and the delay in service during your visit. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests, regardless of their age. We appreciate your feedback, and we'll certainly take it into consideration for future improvements.

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  7. Andrea

    Denver

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary here and Norma and Angel took great care of us. Food and wine were outstanding. Plan to come back next year!
    Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on November 24, 2024
    Good evening, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your dinner at Ponto Lago. We are elated to learn that you found our service staff to be top notch, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!

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  8. Jay

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good. The service was not very good. It was slow and not very attentive. The room did not have a good ambiance and there were many tables with young children.
    Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on November 24, 2024
    Good evening, thank you for your feedback and for dining with us at Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food. However, we're sorry to hear that our service didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service to all our guests and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short during your visit. We also noted your comments about the room's ambiance and the noise level. Your feedback is important to us and we will certainly take it into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Lily

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience! Helpful staff and overall pleasant time, accommodating to families!
    Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on November 24, 2024
    Good evening, we're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara. It's great to know that our staff was able to assist you and your family. We always strive to provide a pleasant and accommodating experience for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Rick

    San Diego

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ponto Lago, located in the stunningly appealing Park Hyatt Aviara hotel in Carlsbad, California, is a destination / bucket list restaurant in which to dine in the coastal region of North San Diego County. See my review when we dined at Ponto Lago on October 25, 2023.
    Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on November 24, 2024
    Good evening, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed dining with us at Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara. It's great to know that you consider us a bucket list spot for a coastal dining experience. We appreciate your feedback and we'll strive to improve the value aspect of our restaurant. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara is rated 4.8 stars by 1034 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara restaurant

Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

4.8
$50 and over
Californian
Carlsbad

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 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
  • 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
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