Vintana Wine & Dine

4.5

8286 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Great for scenic views

Located on the Penthouse Level of the The Centre at Lexus Escondido, Vintana offers a modern take on California Cuisine and picturesque views of the town and countryside.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 745-7777
Website
https://www.dinevintana.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Deborah Scott
Private party facilities
Located at the Penthouse Level of the Centre at Lexus Escondido, Vintana Wine + Dine offers stunning panoramic views perfect for any occasion. The venue can host intimate private dinners to large several-hundred Guest celebrations.
Private party contact
Event Manager: (760) 745-7777

Location
1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Neighborhood
Escondido
Cross street
I-15 Freeway
Parking details
Please park on third level of parking garage.
Entertainment
Live Music on the Lanai Thurs - Sat from 6-9pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Romance Upgrade
$7.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Treat that special someone and enjoy a romantic candlelit table decorated with rose petals. Preset champagne available as an addon.

Popular dishes

Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie$17.95
arugula + honey roasted garlic + pickled red onions + garlic crostini (v)
Oysters on the Half Shell$19.50
half dozen of chef's daily selection + apple mignonette + cocktail sauce (gf)
C-Level's Ahi Stack$21.95
blue crab + avocado + papaya salsa + taro chips + wasabi tobiko (gf*)
Kung Pao Calamari$17.95
roasted peanuts + red bell pepper + cabbage mix + crispy rice sticks
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp$19.95
green lentil + chopped bacon + papadum cracker
Black Mussels$18.95
chorizo + tomato + roasted corn + tortilla crips + cotija aioli + toasted ciabatta (gf)
Hummus$15.95
housemade pita + toasted seeds & nuts
Hamachi Crudo$21.50
cucumber + tamarind + pickled pepper + pickled onion + avocado crema + radish + cilantro (gf*)
Chicken Char Sui Meatball$18.95
steam buns + pickled onion + pickled chilli + chives
"Torta" Fried Roasted Eggplant$16.95
tomato salsa + cilantro vinaigrette (gf*, v*)
Maple Cured Pork Belly & Shishito Peppers$17.95
bourbon maple cured pork belly + shishito peppers + sherry glaze

Soup & Salad

Lobster Bisque$13.50
crème fraiche + chives + lobster
Corn Chowder$12.50
crispy bacon + chives
Farmer's Market Greens$12.95
mixed greens + kale + frisee + spiced pecans + seasonal fruit + ricotta salata + preserved lemon (v, gf)
Romaine Hearts Caesar$13.50
lemon-anchovy dressing + baby gem romaine + garlic croutons + shaved parmesan + soft boiled egg (v, gf*)
Vintana Wedge$13.95
iceberg lettuce, pickled red onion, blue cheese, tomato, chopped bacon, blue cheese dressing (v, gf)

Signature Offerings

Bouillabaisse$36.95
mussels + clams + calamari + shrimp + fresh fish + peewee potato + heirloom carrot + saffron aioli
Everything Crusted Ahi Tuna$39.95
black rice + roasted pineapple salsa + wasabi + soy-ginger reduction + fried plantain (gf*)
Sweet Pea & Mushroom Risotto$29.50
asparagus + onion + sweet peas + mushroom medley
Alaskan King Salmon$37.95
lemon and dill spaetzle + snap peas + carrot soubise (gf)
Macadamia & Coconut Crusted Sea Bass$39.95
sea beans + roasted pineapple salsa + sweet potato mash + ginger-lime beurre blanc (gf)
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower$26.50
biryani rice + vegetable samosa + green chili chutney + coconut curry sauce + cilantro dressing (gf, v)
Mary's Chicken Roulade$34.95
gnocchi + heirloom tomato + onion + truffle jus (gf)
Slow Braised Short Rib$38.50
parmesan mashed potato + roasted carrots + turnips + black garlic + onion

Steaks & Chops

all steaks + chops come with garlic mash and finished with maldon sea salt

14oz Grilled Pork Chop$38.95
spiced maple bourbon sauce + garlic mash (gf)
7oz Filet Mignon$49.95
bordelaise + black pepper bacon jam + garlic mash (gf)
18oz Sterling Bone-in Ribeye$59.50
noisette sauce + garlic mash (gf)
12oz Angus New York$46.95
carrot polenta + roasted tomato + mojo sauce (gf)

Add Surf to Your Turf

6oz Lobster Tail$32.95
gf
Shrimp$13.95
gf
Crab Oscar Style$14.95
gf

Sides

Lobster Mac & Cheese$17.95
bacon + bleu cheese + cheese blend
Hasselback Potato$12.95
hollandaise + bacon + cheddar + chives (gf, v)
Sauteed Green Beans$11.95
garlic + shallots + almonds (gf, v)
Herb Fries$9.50
ketchup + whole grain aioli (v)
Housemade Corn Bread$12.95
jalapeno butter (v*)
Baby Carrots$11.95
honey roasted + fines herbes

What 8,286 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vintana Wine & Dine offers "phenomenal" food and "amazing" service in a "beautiful" setting with "gorgeous" mountain views. Guests rave about the Lobster Bisque and the attentive staff who make special occasions unforgettable. Despite some inconsistencies, Vintana remains a top choice for "great" dining experiences, especially during happy hour.

8,286 Reviews

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John
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our two year anniversary dinner. I don’t think it could’ve gone any better. Not only was our server, Roberto was excellent. He was engaging yet very professional. In fact, everyone that tended to our table was very attentive to our needs. Thank you.
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Joshua
VIP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our dinner Saturday night. Made Reservation wa seated about 10 minutes after arrival. Server was very good, friendly. Drinks were tasty. Entree was excellent
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Jerald
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, beautiful.They food was great with a beautiful view.
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Kevin
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The prixfixed menu had delicious options and the service was incredible! Would definitely recommend 🙏
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ERIC
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner and outstanding ambience!!! The Valentine menu was delicious!! Our server Izzy was very happy with the selections and response to our questions and had great recommendations. Definitely worth the visit and we will definitely be back soon!!
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Randy
Central Coast
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is truly an Amazing location for an upscale dining experience! Ambiance was spectatular, Service Awesome and personalized. Food was very good. Our 5th time there and we will be back!!
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Shawn
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Valentines Day dinner with my wife. Staff very friendly, wait staff was great. Live band right by the entrance and it was LOUD. We were seated fairly close to entrance so there was still quite a bit of noise during dinner. Appetizers were wonderful, soup was hot (a good thing!). Dinner tasted good, but was not hot (barely warm) so maybe sat a while before it was served. Dessert was clearly just a stack of mass produced and refrigerated cake slices. Nothing to write home about. If it wasn't for the great staff I would probably rate lower given the cost of dinner.
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Gregory
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good offerings for Valentine's Day. Setting was a little crowded and noisy but that's because it was a special day. Offerings in seafood salad were excellent, steak was the best I've had in quite a while. Potatoes with mushrooms and gravy were not that great, should have selected another option, maybe grilled sliced potatoes with pepper and other seasonings, butter fried, would have worked better. Deserts were very good! Wine was also perfect for the palate. Service was Excellent, right there when you needed them and meet our every need. All in all, very good.
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Ron
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Presentation was good, menu creative, pumpkin soup good, seafood salad dressing too peppery, fish mushy and tasteless, chicken underspiced, burgundy with chicken and fish a bad choice, black velvet dessert ok, parfait excellent. The second course (entrees) were not up to Vintana standards. Next year I will cook dinner at home.
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Jeff
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great time at Vintana restaurant. It was quite, romantic, and had a great view.
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FAQs

Vintana Wine & Dine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 745-7777.

Vintana Wine & Dine is rated 4.5 stars by 8286 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
I-15 Freeway
Neighborhood
Escondido
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Please park on third level of parking garage.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Deborah Scott
Entertainment
Live Music on the Lanai Thurs - Sat from 6-9pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.dinevintana.com/
Phone number
(760) 745-7777
Private party facilities
Located at the Penthouse Level of the Centre at Lexus Escondido, Vintana Wine + Dine offers stunning panoramic views perfect for any occasion. The venue can host intimate private dinners to large several-hundred Guest celebrations.
Private party contact
Event Manager: (760) 745-7777

Featured in

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Vintana Wine & Dine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Romance Upgrade

10Oz Top Sirloin

Maple Cured Pork Belly & Shishito Peppers

Lobster Bisque

Starters

Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie$17.95

Oysters on the Half Shell$19.50

C-Level's Ahi Stack$21.95

Kung Pao Calamari$17.95

Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp$19.95

Black Mussels$18.95

Hummus$15.95

Hamachi Crudo$21.50

Chicken Char Sui Meatball$18.95

"Torta" Fried Roasted Eggplant$16.95

Maple Cured Pork Belly & Shishito Peppers$17.95

Soup & Salad

Lobster Bisque$13.50

Corn Chowder$12.50

Farmer's Market Greens$12.95

Romaine Hearts Caesar$13.50

Vintana Wedge$13.95

Signature Offerings

Bouillabaisse$36.95

Everything Crusted Ahi Tuna$39.95

Sweet Pea & Mushroom Risotto$29.50

Alaskan King Salmon$37.95

Macadamia & Coconut Crusted Sea Bass$39.95

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower$26.50

Mary's Chicken Roulade$34.95

Slow Braised Short Rib$38.50

Steaks & Chops

14oz Grilled Pork Chop$38.95

7oz Filet Mignon$49.95

18oz Sterling Bone-in Ribeye$59.50

12oz Angus New York$46.95

Add Surf to Your Turf

6oz Lobster Tail$32.95

Shrimp$13.95

Crab Oscar Style$14.95

Sides

Lobster Mac & Cheese$17.95

Hasselback Potato$12.95

Sauteed Green Beans$11.95

Herb Fries$9.50

Housemade Corn Bread$12.95

Baby Carrots$11.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Vintana Wine & Dine offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Vintana Wine & Dine restaurant rated?

Is Vintana Wine & Dine currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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