Vintana Wine & Dine

4.5

8254 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 78 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

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.
Valentine's @ Vintana
$74.95 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
$74.95 per person Vintana will be serving a special 3-course menu with a variety of selections for each course. Prefixed menu is $74.95 +tax ($19.95 +tax for children under 12). Menu available on our website. (taxes and fees may apply)

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 8,254 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Located atop a car dealership, Vintana Wine & Dine offers a unique dining experience in the San Diego area. With "exceptional food quality" and "impeccable service," it's a favorite for special occasions. Highlights include the "lobster macaroni," "seared Ahi," and inviting ambiance. Ideal for both celebrations and casual dining.

8,254 Reviews

M
Marissa
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone who helped us at dinner tonight was amazing! The hostess, the server, everyone who bussed our table, treated us really kindly and thoughtfully. :-) They made our wedding anniversary incredibly special, even surprising us with an amazingly delicious dessert! We recommend that everybody we know, and everybody that we don't know, go to Vintana Wine + Dine for an absolutely fantastic experience!
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Linda
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendliness from everyone. We were treated very professionally but also very casually, we were very comfortable. Food was amazing and accurate, they accommodated to my special requests and everyone went out of their way to be so efficient and aware. Vintana has been our your first choice for special occasions for quite sometime, because we have never had an unpleasant experience and today was exceptional. We were very surprised with the kind gesture to offer a special treat to celebrate our Anniversary and we can not wait for Easter Brunch
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Elizabeth
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve been here many times but the food was not what it used to be. I had the seabass and it was not good. Service also was bad, I received my food before getting my drink.
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Tony
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
James and the people at Vintana made my birthday special. A delicious meal in a beautiful atmosphere.
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Phillip
San Diego
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had 4 for lunch and Birthday celebration. The experience was ok. We had two appetizers. The Pork belly and peppers was disappointing. The peppers were delicious, but the pork was hard, crisp and tasteless. Lots of peppers and not much pork belly. Not succulent and juicy as expected. The Brie was warm but hurried and firm in the middle. With only 4 crispy toasts, not much to work a nice piece of Brie with arugula and garlic. We had 2 Chicken dishes and Fish and chips. The fish is very bready. The chips came with maybe 1 ounce of ketchup and one tin of tartar sauce. Not much to cover the fish and chips. We had a bottle of Chardonnay and a few beers and after $270 I expected more. A very nice touch to have a treat for the birthday. Full tip to the server. $65. The food was average and less than expected. Been to Vintana many times and a bit disappointing.
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Kathy
VIP
San Diego
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again Vintana Happy Hour was excellent. Food is always fresh and comes to our table quickly. The only suggestion I have is for the servers to put serving spoons in the appetizers. Also a separate dish to discard shells if you are ordering the mussels. Should be a standard practice.
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Pam
VIP
San Diego
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Lobster bisque in San Diego. Lots of lobster in a creamy bisque.
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Jeanne
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my truly favorite restaurants.. Roberto was our waiter and was great.
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Don
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
always great to dine here. never disappoints! thanks
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Christy
VIP
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. We had a great time - thank you!
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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 8254 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 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 78 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

Valentine's @ Vintana

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

Loved For

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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