VAGA Restaurant & Bar

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   Isabella

   San Diego

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We got to the restaurant at 10:00am on the dot to check in for our 10:00 reservation. The hostess said it would be 5 minutes to be seated and about 20 minutes past when we went back up and mentioned we had still been waiting. They continued to seat other people who had come after us over and over. When we went back up and mentioned we had still been waiting the gentleman said it would still be a bit. Kind of confused as to the point of our reservation as the restaurant was not busy at all and we waited 30 minutes to finally be seated. Food and ambience was great, that was really the only redeeming part, probably won’t be back though considering the staff who checked us in and how long we had to wait when we had a reservation.
   

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   Angela

   Denver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food could have been good, but the menu needed some serious editing. The shishitos weren’t blistered, but maybe sautéed and soggy. The crudo was bizarre and pretty tasteless. The beet salad was ok, but had way too much fennel. Short ribs were good, but needed some polenta or mashed potatoes. The caramel “pudding” dessert was dry and needed ice cream or whipped cream.
   

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   Bradd

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed dining at VAGA. Great food, great view, and great service.
   

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   Sheri

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Excited for Christmas Day brunch. We sat in the bar for 20 minutes waiting for our table on the patio. Hostess and bartender were friendly, mimosas were good, view was beautiful. Hostess came and got us, brought us to the table farthest on the end, with the best ocean view. Lovely! Server came and got our drinks and appetizer order. Said he was covering for another server because she was very busy. Um, okay? Five minutes later he brought my son's drink and tried to take my half-full mimosa from the bar away; I stopped him, kind of bewildered why he'd do that. Ten minutes later he brought out the basket of pastries and my son's espresso, and we figured he'd be back right away with my black coffee and to take our orders. Pastries and espresso were delicious but I sure would have enjoyed a coffee with my pastry. Half an hour later, we were hungry and I still wanted coffee, so we left. Went up to the entrance host and asked for our check. Wow. No one even came close enough to our table during that half hour for us to call out to. It's like they completely forget we were there. I guess they must have been extremely short-staffed because it was Christmas, but you'd think that a hotel of that caliber would not have too much trouble attracting wait staff? I guess you'd be wrong?
   

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   Lauren

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Jessica took wonderful care of us and we enjoyed a fabulous Christmas Eve dinner. The entire staff is so professional and welcoming. We will be back soon!
   

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   Christine

   VIP

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We found the menu quite limiting and the food was not a quality expected at a restaurant of this caliber. The server was very nice, but we had to flag him down multiple times and service was slow. We saw our meals sitting under warming lights at the kitchen for several minutes, then called our server over to ask if that was our food. He looked surprised and offered to check … yes it was, and we’d watched it sit for quite a while. We went to the host stand to ask for a dessert menu. This is a restaurant we’ve been wanting to try and sadly we don’t think we’ll return.
   

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   Richard

   VIP

   San Francisco

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best breakfast, lunch, or dinner in Encinitas with a Jew of the ocean !
   

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   Will

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service. Great food. Great drink. Great views.
   

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   Magic

   VIP

   Orange County

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   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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    Gayle

    VIP

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    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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