VAGA Restaurant & Bar

4.5

243 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
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.

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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 243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
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 "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."

243 Reviews

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Dilva (DJ)
VIP
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GREAT location, food, service and parking. Most tables have an ocean view, the host desk is friendly and helpful. Our service was excellent and we loved our food… and mimosas. Valet parking is so easy and it’s inexpensive which is so refreshing! Look forward to going back for brunch or dinner!
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Robin
VIP
Orange County
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, the food and the ambience was fantastic. The only downside was the restaurant inside was so cold. We had to have blankets inside and it seemed to be that way for the entire meal.
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Mo
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Food was tasty and well portioned. Great variety on the menu. The ambiance was spectacular. This is the new family favorite spot for brunch.
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Kathleen
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days 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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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
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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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 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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Craig
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 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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Flora
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 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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Mark
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 9, 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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Rod
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 8, 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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FAQs

VAGA Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 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 243 people are saying

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