VAGA Restaurant & Bar

4.5

257 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Romantic
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

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.

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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
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
Neighborhood
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

What 257 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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

VAGA Restaurant & Bar offers breathtaking ocean views and a chic atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like the duck carnitas and halibut. While some mention high prices, the "beautiful location" and "wonderful ambiance" ensure a memorable dining experience.

257 Reviews

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Christine
Jackson Hole
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an incredible romantic experience. Great food, great view, and great service.
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Amelia
VIP
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Here’s a more polished and engaging version of your review: --- We had a reservation but still waited 30 minutes for a table. Hoping for a spot on the terrace, we patiently waited, only to be told after half an hour that they still couldn’t estimate how much longer it would take. Hungry and frustrated, we opted for an indoor table instead. Unfortunately, the service was slow, and the food was underwhelming. We initially visited as we were considering the hotel as a potential wedding venue, but the experience quickly changed our minds. Given the lackluster service and mediocre food, we won’t be returning. With so many outstanding restaurants in the area, I’d recommend locals and visitors alike dine elsewhere.
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Gayle
San Diego
85 reviews
5.0
85 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best burger around and I am not even a burger person! My husband loved it too!
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Athena
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the place. Great for friends from out of town. The views, the staff and the food are what brings me back.
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Keith
Portland
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Servers are friendly and attentive but the overall property seems disorganized. Showed up five minutes early for a 7:00 reservation and was told it would be a 10 to 15 minute wait. Nobody ever came to get us. Thirty minutes later, they finally said they had a table, but the only one available was outside, where it was 52° and under heaters that were too ineffective to cut through the cool night breeze. A few minutes later, they managed to seat us inside, but no explanation and no credit was ever given for the long wait. Expected better for the price and location.
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Susan
VIP
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious and beautifully presented. The menu is eclectic with dishes that combine different cuisines. The decor is beautiful, with indoor and outdoor seating and ocean views.
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Andrew
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable food. Fantastic service. Can’t blame the restaurant for a dense fog that rolled in before sunset. Will definitely repeat
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Synove
San Diego
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply top tier from the first to last step from the elevator.
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Scott
VIP
San Diego
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant is lovely, as is the view. I got the Halibut. It was delicious but the price was extremely high. My husband got the hangar steak. The portion was very small and the meat was tough. The rolls were excellent and the sweet potato side or appetizer was very good. Our waiter was lovely and the service was good. For the price, we will go elsewhere.
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Brittney
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, amazing service, incredible atmosphere.
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VAGA Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

2100 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
La Costa and Highway 101
Neighborhood
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
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.

VAGA Restaurant & Bar

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What 257 people are saying

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