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Aquaterra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook, CA

Aquaterra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Resort

4.3
4.3
109 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Covid 19-Restrictions, please call for details....Pala Mesa’s Aquaterra restaurant has an extensive menu offering sensational comfort options home cooked meals. The restaurant and bar has the best Patio Deck in Fallbrook where special events, theme nights and live entertainment compete for your attention with the best views in town. The fun drink specials and affordable wines make Aquaterra the local’s favorite place to be.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Fri–Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–6:15 pm Dinner Daily 11:00 am–6:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 728-5881
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Fallbrook
  • Cross street
    I-15 & SR 76
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

109 Reviews
  1. JaniceP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience3
    It was ok. Food took a long time, didn't come out all at once, and was cold when it did come out. And it wasn't that busy, so not sure why the issues. Had a Bloody Mary. Though good, no garnish, not even olives. I love having the celery and olives to snack on. I would try again though and hope service is a little quicker. The servers were very nice and helpful. Beautiful views if the golf course.

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  2. MerriB

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Outside patio, lovely. Relaxing atmosphere. Excellent service.

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  3. DianaG

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    Overall3Food1Service3Ambience2
    This restaurant is most likely the only thing in the area for the potential of having a great meal. The menu is enticing, but they fall short on delivery and taste. The staff are personable and somewhat attentive. The property would be wonderful for a wedding venue or hotel for guests at other venues in the area - and yet, I suspect that the rooms are old and tired. The grounds are beautiful. They are doing some renovations in the main lobby, restaurant, and golf club grill. This is a major improvement but the buildings on the outside have major problems with dry rot that don't seem to be addressed. This could be a wonderful property - but so much money needs to be put into to it to make it a desirable destination.

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  4. Florence

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    Overall4Food3Service4Ambience4
    Nice menu. Well priced. Recipes seem to have changed, not consistent with previous meals. Been going here for several years. Will probably go back less frequently

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    This was our third visit to Aquaterra, and food was delicious as always. I had the shrimp & chops, my husband had the fish & chips, and we split a small house salad. The fried shrimp are some of the best I have ever had! Our service was good until we were finished, then it took 30 minutes after plates were cleared before we got our bill. The staff were stretched a little thin with a large group in the private dining room, so maybe that is why. The large group also raised noise level in the bar area as they went back and forth to purchase drinks.

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  6. CynthiaH

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Beautiful setting and great food! We got there right when the sun came out!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    Overall2Food2Service4Ambience1
    The server was friendly and the parking was fine, but the rest of the restaurant experience was meh. Food, decor, ambience. I should have driven farther for a better dining experience.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Easter brunch was amazing! Also did Thanksgiving brunch and it too was amazing. Great meats. Delicious sides. Out of this world deserts. Highly recommend!!

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  9. JALA

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    Overall1Food1Service5Ambience1
    I haven't been to this resort in over 20 years and it clearly hasn't been updated in over 20 years. The food was not good. All meats were so dry you almost choked. This was an Easter Sunday Brunch but there was only lunch food and an omelet bar. Barely any choices for $65 PP. There were ZERO choices for kids but yet they charge $30 per child. No drinks were included either. We were sat in a room that was dark and sounded like people were running upstairs but there was no upstairs. Terrible Easter experience for 4 Adults and 4 Hungry Children.

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  10. RSLICK8

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    We've had brunch here twice and both time have been fantastic.

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  11. MissWendee

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had an absolutely delicious lunch with a great view of the golf course. We had the prime rib French dip - the bread was soft and fresh and the meat so tender and delicious , French onion soup, clam chowder , and a Reuben sandwich . Everything was flavorful, fresh , perfect temperature and delicious! Service was outstanding ! Cocktails were great too!

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  12. Florence

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Very nice, calm environment. Great server. Food, as usual great.

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  13. YanelysF

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Service was really fast to give us a table. It was a little delay in brining the food even though the restaurant was half empty. But agin the waitress was very attentive.

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  14. MoniW

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    Overall2Food1Service5Ambience1
    Our server was so incredibly sweet and engaging! She’s the primary reason I’m giving more than one star. The bartender/manager who sat us was about as friendly as a rock and snarky when she did speak to us. The food overall was gross. I take it back - my husband said the fish and chips were actually good (and it was the only one that looked good) but the other dishes were were yucky. The inside is so old and smelled awful - management needs to step up and give these employees a reason to take pride in working there. Unfortunately we won’t be back.

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  15. amindr

    Orange County

    151 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Cold Coffee was not good Food ok

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Our server, Monica, was outstanding! Our meals were delicious, hot and delivered promptly. Garlic bread was especially good - wish it had come along with the salad instead of the main course. Our table by the window and the waterfall was a great location and beautiful view.

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  17. Busybody

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
    Food was good but the restaurant could use some updating.

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  18. HeatherC

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    We were there for Thanksgiving. Pretty view. Really nice buffet with a variety of options. Great drink prices and the servers were really nice. We’ll definitely be back.

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  19. JohnG

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    Overall2Food2Service2Ambience3
    We were disappointed in the quality of the food for a Thanksgiving Buffet. The value was not worth the cost

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  20. RodneyH

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Thanksgiving was a wonderful day at Pala Mesa! Our dining experience was splendid and the buffet was an amazing selection of deliciousness! We definitely will come again for holiday celebrating!

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  21. Anon

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Attended the buffet. Standouts were the salads and parsnip mashed potatoes.

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  22. AppleGuy

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    Overall2Food2Service1Ambience2
    Horrible service. Mistakes made on our orders, part of our order missed. Lots of employees standing around Monica, was the only one that did a good job, and she wasn’t our server.

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  23. KatrinaD

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Perfect service, delicious dinners and both Sara’s were amazing!!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Our server Monica was great! She brought great energy and was very prompt. Love seeing her when we come in

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  25. Calmtnbkr

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    We had not eaten at Aquaterra for a long time and were very pleased to find it still so pleasing. We had a 6:30pm reservation which was unnecessary because there was only 2 other tables occuppied when we arrived. Our guest was a few minutes late but staff cheerfully stayed and served us well even though technically kitchen should have closed. Food was wonderful

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  26. SherylB

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    Very quiet and enjoy the ambiance. Food is quality. Although, service is sometimes slow but I’d come back with friends and family again.

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  27. JeffW

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Food and staff were great! Temperature was a little warm in the restaurant and we were told there was no air conditioning. Hoping that will be corrected during renovations!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Absolutely delightful…. Sat outside…. Service was perfect and professional..salmon and short ribs…. Both delicious…. Definitely will come again!

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  29. LynnVonB

    Hawaii

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    Overall4Food5Service2Ambience4
    Lovely view, quiet area for conversation, food was delicious. Service was poor. I was served the wrong beverage, but it was quickly replaced - very weak & blah lemonade. Lunch plates took a very long time to be served, but we were not in a hurry. Upon serving, my plate had sweet potato fries instead of “plain” fries. That also took a very long time to be corrected. I had requested no tomato or avocado on my sandwich. There was no tomato, but plenty of avocado. My husband had to beg for a soda refill, but she declined to ask anyone else if they needed anything, thus had to make two trips as another in our party of four also wanted a refill. Interestingly, the bill was promptly delivered. We will likely return as we enjoy the food and the ambiance, but we’ll make sure to again allow plenty of time.

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  30. Nani

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Nice view quiet great service. We enjoyed the service.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    Overall3Food2Service2Ambience5
    Food took forever. Got a salad, which wasn’t bad… but hot $10 salmon added and it was the smallest piece. Not worth ten extra dollars. Place was beautiful.

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  32. JanQ

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience3
    Food was beautifully presented and ample in portions. Server was gracious and friendly and knew her menu. Food took a really long time to get to table after order. Dining room much too warm with no air circulation. Restaurant said they had no control over the air conditioning in their area.

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  33. SkipD

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience5
    Nice place to get a relaxing meal. Food was good. Servers were busy (maybe too few), but tried to help.

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  34. BillP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    It’s like getting out of town! Ambience and food great!

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  35. CaroleM

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    Overall3Food5Service2Ambience3
    We waited a while to be seated, our drink order came twice, we were at a golf course view patio restaurant and they initially seated us at a hidden view table while plenty of the good seats were available (We asked to move and were accommodated). Part of our food order was forgotten so we cancelled it. The food was DELICIOUS, the menu is unique and varied.

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  36. RobertB

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    Overall3Food4Service3Ambience2
    The service was very slow because only one waitress was working. The hostess was grumpy. The waitress was great but by herself she could not handle the load.

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  37. SherylB

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service3Ambience5
    Food was delicious as usual. This was my third visit there but this time around the service was slow. The restaurant wasn’t busy at all. We rarely saw our server and just wanted a drink refill and ended up not getting it since we were done eating. Waiting for the check also took longer than usual. Another server noticed and tended to us so we were grateful. I’d go back again but hopefully this won’t happen the next time I do.

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  38. deedee60

    Hawaii

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience1
    We had reservations and waited for at least 10 minutes at the hostess stand to be seated. We only got seated because the customer behind us got in front of us and got someone’s attention. The server was efficient. Food was good but I expected a more upscale menu. I’ve been going to this resort for years. I live close by. My daughter got married there. I’m disappointed to say this resort is not what it used to be. I wish it were still a nice place to go for a nice dinner. Not pub type food.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Great experience

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    Overall2Food1Service3Ambience3
    Food quality was very poor. Our server was kind and made up for the disappointing brunch items.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Aquaterra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Resort does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Aquaterra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Resort also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 728-5881.

Aquaterra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Resort is rated 4.3 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Aquaterra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Resort

2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA 92028-9771

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    I-15 & SR 76
  • Neighborhood
    Fallbrook
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Fri–Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–6:15 pm Dinner Daily 11:00 am–6:15 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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