Vintana Wine & Dine

4.5

8173 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Great for fine wines

Vintana will be Reopened on June 5th, 2020. 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.
Christmas 3-Course Prefixed Menu
$80.76 per person
Dec 25, 2024 only
Vintana will be serving a 3-course prefixed menu for Christmas.
NYE @ Vintana
$80.76 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
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.

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 8,173 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vintana Wine & Dine offers an enchanting dining experience with "phenomenal" Brie and Brussels sprouts and consistently warm, welcoming service. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, with an elegant atmosphere and stunning views. Although some events can cause delays, the "amazing" food and "excellent" service make it a favorite for anniversaries and gatherings.

8,174 Reviews

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Bettina
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Thanksgiving experience. Great service, great food, great atmosphere.
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debbie
San Diego
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Definitely NOT worth $80. Turkey tasted like processed meat. About one tablespoon of cranberries, two tablespoons of dressing. Gravy too salty, desserts were cold and tasted like they were made the day before. We’ve been to several Thanksgivings at Cohen restaurants and this was the worst food.
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Steve
San Diego
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our third time going for Thanksgiving. We were underwhelmed this time by a lot. Will need to rethink returning. Service-slow Food-meh Ambience-we were outside where no effect was made to create an ambience, just tables on a patio. Price-first time I have to says, not worth it. Quite frankly we were surprised how much the overall experience differed from past experiences.
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Kathleen
San Diego
170 reviews
vip
4.0
170 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice Thanksgiving menu with nice options. Restaurant was very busy, but there were enough servers etc to manage. Having said that would have appreciated our server stopping by our table to pour wine etc
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Lisa
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Family was out of town and we decided to go out for Thanksgiving. We have never had a bad meal at a Cohn Restaurant. We decide decided to order the traditional Thanksgiving meal, although Alejandro told us people had been enjoying the salmon and the pork chop. The food was terrible. Stuffing bland and mushy. Green beans almost raw. Turkey was not even carved from a bird, but a loaf that was sliced with white and dark meat. Gravy was dark and salty. The ambience and company were great and Alejandro was the bright spot of the evening. He was knowledgeable and efficient. We had the best service that we had ever had before, but sadly the food was awful. Very disappointed for a visit to a Cohn Restaurant. Would rather have paid more for real roasted and carved turkey.
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Mike
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team was so friendly and the food was amazing! We enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner in the main dining room. It was an amazing experience!
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Allen
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Took the family here for Thanksgiving. Service was pretty good. Drinks were good too. Made the mistake of ordering the turkey dinner. Got some dark colored stuff that appeared to be cut from a pressed turkey role. Couldn’t eat more than a bite. Should have told them to take it back and bring me a different dish but didn’t feel like waiting another 20 minutes. If I was eating at Denny’s and paying $15 bucks for the plate I probably wouldn’t complain. At $75 a plate, for what was supposed to be a high end restaurant I was disappointed.
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Kyle
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An outstanding Thanksgiving experience. Thanks to Izzy, and the whole staff. We will be back.
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Cherie
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always 10 stars. We had William today as our server. He's always great. 900 people booked out they had already served over 300 ... organized and delightful for a busy holiday. We loved it.
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Eddie
San Diego
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We opted for the roasted turkey dinner. Turkey was extremely salty, very little gravy and did not look very appetizing. All Thanksgiving menu items were plated already and could not make any changes or add on's very limited. This was not a good Thanksgiving day dinner experience. We figured to stay locally and enjoy, but did not materialize in that manner.
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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 8173 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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

Christmas 3-Course Prefixed Menu

NYE @ 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

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

Additional information

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