Vessel Restaurant

4.3

334 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Romantic
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Spectacular Waterfront Dining at Vessel at Kona Kai Resort!!
Offering fine cuisine on the very tip of San Diego's beautiful Shelter Island in California, the Kona Kai Dining Room and Lounge at Vessel at Kona Kai Resort features casual elegance by the beach and a magnificent view overlooking the Kona Kai Marina.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily: 7am - 11:00am Lunch Daily: 11:00am - 2:00pm Dinner Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Bar Sun-Thurs 11:00-10:00; Fri & Sat 11:00-11:00
Phone number
(619) 819-8195
Website
http://www.resortkonakai.com/shelter-island-restaurant.aspx
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Roy Hendrickson
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room offers exquisite views of the Tiki Pool and the Marina. Plated service for up tp 40 people.

Location
1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Neighborhood
Point Loma
Cross street
Scott Road
Parking details
Located right in front of our front desk and an easy walk to the restaurant.
Entertainment
Live entertainment Thursday to Sunday, see website for details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Spicy Tuna Taco$7.00
avocado, chile aioli
Sugar Cane Shrimp$14.00
ancho chile-preserved lemon cocktail sauce, little gem
Kona Beef Slider$5.00
wild arugula, bacon jam, gruyere, heirloom tomato, pommery aioli, brioche bun
Reuben Slider$5.00
pastrami, 1000 island, sauerkraut, swiss, pretzel roll
Lobster Slider$8.00
crispy jalapeño, brioche bun
New England Clam Chowder$9.00
caramelized onion crostini
Wild Mushroom Flatbread$15.00
fontina, mozzarella, arugula, truffle
Mussels$14.00
rouille, tomato-shellfish emulsion, fine herbs, grilled sourdough
Tuna Tataki$17.00
cucumber, soy, avocado
Calamari Fritto$14.00
grapes, celery, chile-lime dipping sauce
Lobster Mac & Cheese$17.00
four cheese fondue, panko, chives

Salads

flat iron steak $10 | grilled chicken $6 | salmon $8 | shrimp $6

Wedge "BLT"$12.00
sugar-braised bacon, jalapeño ranch, heirloom tomato
Wild Arugula$10.00
strawberries, goat cheese, smoked marcona almond, confit lemon, raspberry vinaigrette
Field Greens$11.00
roasted corn, jicama, piquillo pepper, spring onion, chardonnay vinaigrette
Kale Caesar$12.00
parmesan, white anchovy, heirloom tomato, croutons
The Noble Garden$13.00
bulgur wheat, quinoa, arugula, celery, beets, avocado, tomato, mint, marcona almonds, lime dressing
Heirloom Apple$12.00
butter lettuce, goat cheese, micro celery, granola, lemon olive oil, white balsamic

Large Plates

Artichoke Ravioli$21.00
asparagus, confit lemon, marscarpone, pea shoots
Linguini Bolognese$22.00
san marzano tomato, grana padano, micro basil
Charred Octopus$25.00
ancho chile gastrique, papas bravas, baby elote, cilantro-garlic emulsion
Seared Diver Scallops$28.00
chanterelle mushroom, caramelized brussel sprouts, pancetta, beurre rose
Scottish Salmon$24.00
roasted corn latkes, squash blossoms, dill raita
Sea Bass$29.00
porcini-dusted, confit peewee potatoes, avocado, wild mushroom, smoked bacon-dijon sauce
Cornish Game Hen$24.00
white bean, caramelized garlic, ham hock, baby tomato, rosemary
Pork Chop$27.00
mustard-parsley spaetzle, upland cress, caramelized cipollini, sour cherry glace
Short Rib$26.00
marble potato, cipollini onion, baby carrot, parsnip, natural pan jus
Skirt Steak$28.00
leek & potato gratinee, marsala-green peppercorn sauce, french beans
Ribeye$32.00
crispy yukon potato, blistered tomato, green onion, pecorino romano, port bordelaise

Sides

Wild Mushrooms$9.00
beurre monte, chives
Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Yukon Potato Purée$8.00
Caramelized Kale$8.00
bacon, spiced apples
Cast Iron Carrots$8.00
candied orange, dill, marcona almond
Brussels Sprouts Fritto$8.00
garlic chips, lemon juice, mustard butter
Parmesan-Truffle Fries$9.00

Hand Crafted Cocktails

$13 each

Vessel Piña Colada
ciroc coconut & pineapple vodkas, piña colada mix
Cherry Limeade
sobieski black cherry, house made lime simple syrup, fresh lime juice, cherry bitters
Strawberry-Basil Lemonade
belvedere vodka, strawberry-basil purée, lemonade, fresh basil
Siren's Song
tanqueray gin, fresh pressed lemon, thyme & rosemary simple syrup
South of the Border Espresso Martini
avion espresso tequila, white chocolate syrup, zoka coffee
Paloma Rosa
avion silver tequila, thyme & rosemary simple syrup, pink grapefruit juice, thyme sprig
Cucumber Mojito
effen cucumber vodka, house made lime simple syrup, mint bitters, soda water, fresh mint
Coconut & Lime Margarita
coconut tequila, house made lime simple syrup, fresh lime juice, toasted coconut rim
Citrus Rye
bulleit rye, pink grapefruit soda, grapefruit soda
Seasonal Sangria
assorted citrus & tropical fruits

Sweets

Key Lime Pie$9.00
cashew-graham crust, raspberry, chantilly cream
Seasonal Sorbet & Ice Cream$9.00
Chocolate Lava Cake$9.00
raspberry sauce, whip cream
Crème Brulée$9.00
pistachio biscotti, assorted berries
Assorted Local Cheeses$9.00
honeycomb, marcona almond, seasonal fruit
German Chocolate Waffle$9.00
coconut, pecan, dulce de leche, sour cream sorbet

Something To Soothe

Kona Kai Coffee$9.00
avion espresso tequila, house made whipped cream, chili powder
Classic B52 Coffee$9.00
bailey's, kahlua, grand marnier, house made whipped cream
Almond Joy Coffee$9.00
tia maria, malibu coconut rum, creme de cacao, house made whipped cream
Zoka Coffee$4.00
Assorted Hot Teas$4.00

Vessel Nightly Happenings

Mon - Meatloaf Monday$15.00
enjoy two timeless classics! meatloaf & a manhattan
Tues - Taco Tuesday$10.00
grilled fish tacos
Wed - Wine Wednesday
50% off selected bottled wines
Thur - Prime Rib Thursday
chef roy's slow-roasted prime rib
Fri - Go Fish Friday
"catch-of-the-day" new selection each week
Sat & Sun
live entertainment 11am - 2pm
- Bottomless Mimosas$20.00
- Endless Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar$22.00

What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

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334 Reviews

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Jackie
VIP
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great for happy hour / the Reuben is amazing / nice spot to relax with friends / stylish hotel and restaurant
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TariK
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely beautiful location. But the reason we love to dine here is the service and the food.
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JoeO
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Over priced food with not much selection....and it was bad on top of it. Waitress was very disinterested in her job
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TJRN
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and view of boats in the marina. Beautiful bar. Bathroom is kind of far away, would expect it to be right next to or inside restaurant/bar area.
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JoeMama
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gem of a resort on shelter island. It’s got everything, beach, pool, fire pits, lawn games, cool bar, fun cocktails, good food, excellent service. I had the sea bass which was cooked to perfection and the kids loved the Mac & cheese. We sat outside with a beautiful view of the marina.
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Mary
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great happy hour . All sliders are delicious .
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RayK
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waited 45 minutes for our food and it never came. We ended up leaving and going somewhere else. We were trying to celebrate our 6 year anniversary. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Very poor service.
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MichaelL
Anchorage
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Had reservation, arrived and seated promptly. Went downhill from there, took 40 minutes to get appetizers and another 45 minutes still did not have our diner order.. Spoke with manager and waitress they apologizes and another 15 minutes still did not have diner. Ended up asking for check and went elsewhere for diner. Would not recommend this for a dining place.
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KristenB
Hawaii
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Angel couldn’t have been more professional or attentive. She gave us outstanding service and made us feel like royalty. The lobster quesadilla was amazing, with huge chunks of lobster in every bite. We WILL be back!
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Darlene
VIP
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome overall experience as always! Love the live music, brunch choices with bottomless mimosas!
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Vessel Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

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1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

Additional information

Cross street
Scott Road
Neighborhood
Point Loma
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily: 7am - 11:00am Lunch Daily: 11:00am - 2:00pm Dinner Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Bar Sun-Thurs 11:00-10:00; Fri & Sat 11:00-11:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Located right in front of our front desk and an easy walk to the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Roy Hendrickson
Entertainment
Live entertainment Thursday to Sunday, see website for details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.resortkonakai.com/shelter-island-restaurant.aspx
Phone number
(619) 819-8195
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room offers exquisite views of the Tiki Pool and the Marina. Plated service for up tp 40 people.

Vessel Restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

Small Plates

Spicy Tuna Taco$7.00

Sugar Cane Shrimp$14.00

Kona Beef Slider$5.00

Reuben Slider$5.00

Lobster Slider$8.00

New England Clam Chowder$9.00

Wild Mushroom Flatbread$15.00

Mussels$14.00

Tuna Tataki$17.00

Calamari Fritto$14.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$17.00

Salads

Wedge "BLT"$12.00

Wild Arugula$10.00

Field Greens$11.00

Kale Caesar$12.00

The Noble Garden$13.00

Heirloom Apple$12.00

Large Plates

Artichoke Ravioli$21.00

Linguini Bolognese$22.00

Charred Octopus$25.00

Seared Diver Scallops$28.00

Scottish Salmon$24.00

Sea Bass$29.00

Cornish Game Hen$24.00

Pork Chop$27.00

Short Rib$26.00

Skirt Steak$28.00

Ribeye$32.00

Sides

Wild Mushrooms$9.00

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Yukon Potato Purée$8.00

Caramelized Kale$8.00

Cast Iron Carrots$8.00

Brussels Sprouts Fritto$8.00

Parmesan-Truffle Fries$9.00

Hand Crafted Cocktails

Vessel Piña Colada

Cherry Limeade

Strawberry-Basil Lemonade

Siren's Song

South of the Border Espresso Martini

Paloma Rosa

Cucumber Mojito

Coconut & Lime Margarita

Citrus Rye

Seasonal Sangria

Sweets

Key Lime Pie$9.00

Seasonal Sorbet & Ice Cream$9.00

Chocolate Lava Cake$9.00

Crème Brulée$9.00

Assorted Local Cheeses$9.00

German Chocolate Waffle$9.00

Something To Soothe

Kona Kai Coffee$9.00

Classic B52 Coffee$9.00

Almond Joy Coffee$9.00

Zoka Coffee$4.00

Assorted Hot Teas$4.00

Vessel Nightly Happenings

Mon - Meatloaf Monday$15.00

Tues - Taco Tuesday$10.00

Wed - Wine Wednesday

Thur - Prime Rib Thursday

Fri - Go Fish Friday

Sat & Sun

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