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VAGA Restaurant & Bar, Encinitas, CA

VAGA Restaurant & Bar

4.5
4.5
240 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 37 times today
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
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 07:00–14:00 Bar Daily 11:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 452-3484
  • 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.
  • Area
    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 240 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
VAGA Restaurant & Bar offers "fantastic food" with a "breath-taking ocean view." The ambiance is "warm and inviting," perfect for both meat lovers and vegetarians. While the "service is beyond expectation," some reviews mention slow service. Enjoy specialties like duck carnitas and creative cocktails in a "stunning location."
240 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Not worth what they charge. First of all, $10 required valet parking and no option to do it yourself. The servers were friendly, but be prepared for a LONG wait for your food. Some dishes we got were excellent, but others .... meh. E.g., I ordered the beef short ribs which turned out to be a 3"x3" slab of beef with only a few microgreens on the side. Come on--how about some veggies or potatoes or...SOMETHING! My plate looked lonely. The duck carnitas were yummy but you have to assenble them yourself. Yup--cut the meat up, separate out the fat, then scoop things into the tortillas. The broccolini side dish we ordered was undercooked (hard to cut up) and cold by the time it arrived. It's clear there's a talented chef that has some hand in the menu, but the execution was definitely off. If I'm going to shell out several hundred bucks for a dinner I expect better than we received. Won't be going back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Each course was flavorful and filled with interesting surprises. Our server was attentive and accommodating. He led us in the right direction when we couldn

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New favorite spot in North County. Great food, service and ambiance.

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  4. Craig

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Solid service. Beautiful room. Definitely a great experience

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  5. Flora

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Please give options for valet parking . Overall, everything was great .

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  6. Mark

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for eight of us. Great choices for all of us —meat eaters and vegetarians alike.

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  7. Rod

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s our second time and have to confirm that most dish souses don’t match the food they served. Cool cocktails and mocktails,as well as service!

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  8. munaf

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. And the service was beyond expectation. Kindness and humility was present with all

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  9. kay

    VIP

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breathtaking venue food delicious staff friendly a perfect lunch with friends

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  10. Emma

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Great service and a beautiful view! The duck carnitas were amazing. The cafe de olla cocktail was a delightful surprise! 10/10 recommend for a nice dinner!

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VAGA Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 240 OpenTable diners.

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2100 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    La Costa and Highway 101
  • Area
    Encinitas
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 07:00–14:00 Bar Daily 11:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • 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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