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VAGA Restaurant & Bar, Encinitas, CA

VAGA Restaurant & Bar

4.5
4.5
267 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 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
  • 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

Menu

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What 267 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
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
VAGA Restaurant & Bar offers a "great local getaway" with "amazing food, amazing service, incredible atmosphere," and "absolutely spectacular views." Guests rave about the "delicious" cuisine, including duck carnitas and creative cocktails. While some note slow service, the "friendly and attentive" staff and stunning ocean vistas make it a memorable dining experience.

267 Reviews

  1. Cheryl

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the view and service. The food was excellent and freshly prepared. Overall, we had a great time at this venue.

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  2. Maureen

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband, tweenage daughter, teenage son and I came for my belated birthday lunch on a Sunday with reservations. It was a lovely, relaxing time. Staff was friendly, attentive and we enjoyed the food and the view. We sat outside and were all wearing cashmere except my daughter and the host brought her a blanket. Very sweet! This is a great local getaway.

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  3. Kristina

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was amazing! The food was delicious and it came so quick! The servers are all super nice as helpful! Definitely recommend!

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  4. Timmie

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Still working out the kinks. No one at the hostess stand for 6 minutes when we arrive and stood waiting. Numerous waters saw us but didn’t come over. Server was kind but very slow and often informed us of dish changes after we’d ordered and had been waiting 15 minutes. Overall the meal could have taken 90 minutes and instead was almost 2.5 hours.

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  5. Brian

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was not great, our food took forever and the restaraunt was not busy. Very limited menu

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  6. John

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Rae was amazing. Her knowledge of the offering was amazing. Definitely the best service we have had in years. The food was incredible thank you very much.the venue was great.

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  7. Alan

    VIP

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Al=ways an excellent experience. We really appreciate that Vaga provides so many Gluton and Dairy Free choices on the menu.

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  8. Christine

    Jackson Hole

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    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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  9. Amelia

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  10. Quinn

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Sadly felt disappointed from the onset. There was no host/hostess to seat us. Were given a table by a busboy and he ended up taking our order, as no proper server came to our table. There were a number of people I assume to have been working (plain clothes) but no one came to check on us. Drinks took ages and when our food finally came the entrees came out 2 minutes after the salad. We waited ages for a simple glass of champagne. When the bill arrived we were told they do not accept cash, despite the fact that was not stated anywhere in the establishment or on their website. We will NOT be coming back.

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VAGA Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for VAGA Restaurant & Bar

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 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.
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