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Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse, Carlsbad, CA

Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
4599 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Vigilucci's Seafood and Steakhouse offers authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The location sits across from the Pacific on the historic 101 and has one of the best views in San Diego.
Open seven days a week. Signature dishes include Caprese salad with bufallo mozzarella and Heirloom tomatoes, made from scratch stuffed pastas, Cioppino, prime steaks, fresh seafood including a warm or cold fresh seafood tower with oysters, clams, mussels, crab, lobster and jumbo prawn. (items may vary )
Private Wine Cellar room available for private parties.

For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com
Catering to the most discerning palates for over 25 years.
Vigilucci’s catering team can custom create a unique and memorable menu for celebrating life’s special occasions.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 434-2580
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dana Sills
  • Catering
    Yes Vigilucci's Restaurant Group Caters to large and small events. <br />Contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com to begin customizing your event menu and get more details. Vigilucci's has been catering to the most discerning palates for close to 25 years. <br />For menus visit our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Vigilucci's offers dining in diverse atmospheres to suit every occasion, A private room for groups of 12 -24 or stunning views of the Pacific Ocean from most seats in the restaurant and patio- not private. Email Events@vigiluccis.com For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com
  • Private party contact
    Event manager: (760) 576-8947
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Cross street
    Tamarack Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,599 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • North San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse offers a delightful dining experience with "always delicious" food and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fabulous" ocean views and the "impressive" seafood tower. This Carlsbad favorite is perfect for special occasions, boasting a "spectacular" atmosphere and attentive staff. Remember to try the "delectable pillows of garlic, butter and heaven" gnocchi!

4,599 Reviews
  1. victor

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we ordered two rib eye steaks, medium. The steaks were of poor quality, difficult to cut with the knife and almost impossible to chew. We only ate half the steaks. I suggest that the manager sample today's steaks. The rest of the experience was great. My wife's lobster was great. Victor

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  2. Pam

    VIP

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vigilucci's Steak House is the best. It has become our favorite place in Carlsbad for dinner. We are never disappointed.

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  3. Stephen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food Attentive service Lovely location Beautiful view

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  4. Mike

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I had made a reservation over a month ago for five of us. They put us out in a tent. We were very disappointed with the ambience and street noise. Our waiter was excellent, and our food was too. 

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  5. Wendy

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Several problems: appetizer order never submitted by waiter, some menu descriptions were inaccurate and ingredients not correct, food served to wrong party member at the table, one person's salmon not cooked through but no one ever checked back after food was served. Bread was lousy and oil/vinegar without herbs disappointing. We parked on the street so avoided the $9 valet. Seating very comfortable, nice ambience. For $60-ish entree price/person plus sides, alcohol, soft drink and dessert, we expected more. Too many other better options in the area.

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  6. Kirk

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go to restaurant for a classy dinner. Service is top level, food amazing

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  7. Patrick

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    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual,Vigilucci’s was amazing. Outstanding experience is every regard. The service was attentive yet not over-bearing. The food was truly 5-star whether seafood, pasta, veal, or beef, the preparation and presentation were stunning.

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  8. Emily

    VIP

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner experience! Everything tastes perfectly!

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  9. Will

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A nice family meal was spoiled by becoming violently ill for 24 hours from the seabass special of the day. I notified the manager who volunteered a gift voucher which, just like the meal, didn’t deliver.

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  10. Lori

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a phenomenal experience! The service was excellent, the food absolutely incredible and ambience was so pleasant (minus the very loud table of patrons right next to us). We had the Caesar salad (enough for two people to share with very rich and flavorful dressing); the crabcakes (again, enough for two to share); spaghetti with meatballs (the meatballs I will make the 2 hour drive to experience again); and the risotto of the day (which happened to have the most tender short ribs ever); creme' Brule and chocolate gelato. From start to finish, everything was better than we expected. We will absolutely return.

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FAQs

Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 4599 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

3878 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Tamarack Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dana Sills
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 434-2580
  • Catering
    Yes Vigilucci's Restaurant Group Caters to large and small events. <br />Contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com to begin customizing your event menu and get more details. Vigilucci's has been catering to the most discerning palates for close to 25 years. <br />For menus visit our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Vigilucci's offers dining in diverse atmospheres to suit every occasion, A private room for groups of 12 -24 or stunning views of the Pacific Ocean from most seats in the restaurant and patio- not private. Email Events@vigiluccis.com For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com
  • Private party contact
    Event manager: (760) 576-8947
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