Aquaterra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Resort

Name: Aquaterra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Resort
Address: 2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA, United States, 92028-9771
Telephone: (760) 728-5881
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

109 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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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
Website
https://www.palamesa.com/dine
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Catering
Please call for details.
Private party facilities
Please call for details.

Location
2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA 92028-9771
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

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$15.00
spinach, artichoke, cream cheese, parmesan cheese served with pita chips
Pub Pretzel$9.00
poblano white queso, horseradish mustard
Wings Your Way$17.00
pick your sauce for 1 1/2 lbs: buffalo, BBQ or general tsao
Slider Trio$17.00
three ground beef patties topped with pork belly, lettuce, tomato, pickle, 100 island on brioche
Loaded Nachos$16.00
spicy white queso, cumin black beans, sour cream, avocado puree, pico de Gallo, cilantro
Pala Mesa Tacos$17.00
3 tacos, your choice of: beer-battered fried fish, sautéed white fish, chicken or steak. topped with slaw, avocado, cilantro, onion, chipotle aioli
Baked Avocado$16.00
goat cheese, mascarpone, ricotta, red pepper, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic glaze
Baked Feta Cheese$16.00
feta cheese, roasted tomato, olives, fresh herbs, lemon oil, toasted crostini
Tempura Asparagus$13.00
shaved parmesan, chipotle-ranch
BBQ Chicken Flatbread$15.00
pulled chicken, mozzarella, cilantro, red onion, BBQ drizzle
Margarita Flatbread$15.00
beefsteak tomato, mozzarella, basil pesto
Meat Lovers Flatbread$16.00
pepperoni, sausage, pork belly, beef, herb red sauce, mozzarella

Soup + Salad

Berry Salad$17.00
spinach, strawberries, blueberries, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles, citrus-honey vinaigrette
Caesar$16.00
romaine, caesar, asiago cheese, croutons
Greek$18.00
romaine, kalamata olives, tomato, red omion, sliced cucumber, bell peppers, peperoncini, feta cheese, sweet herb italian dressing
Watermelon$15.00
baby arugula, watermelon cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, mint vinaigrette
Wedge$15.00
iceberg, tomato, egg, bacon, pickled onion, blue cheese, choice of dressing
Soup's On$9.00
bowl of daily house-made favorites

Protein Salad

Protein salad add on:

Grilled Chicken$9.00
Salmon$10.00
Five Shrimp$12.00

Small Plates

Onion Rings$8.00
French Fries$6.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$11.00
Garlic + Parmesan + Truffle-Waffle Fries$9.00
Sweet Potato Fries$7.00
Fresh Fruit$7.00

Sandwiches + Burgers

Sandwiches + Burgers Served with A Side of French Fries. Substitute for Sweet Potato Fries or Fresh Fruit. Parmesan + Garlic + Truffle-Waffle Fries, Add $4

Blackend Chicken Sandwich$16.00
6oz chicken breast, bacon, provolone, tomato, arugula, pesto aioli, on focaccia
Chicken Salad Wrap$16.00
chicken breast, spring mix, grapes, tomato, bell pepper, celery, red onion, apple, toasted almond, citrus vinaigrette
Turkey Club$15.00
applewood bacon, alfalfa sprouts, avocado, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, whole-grain
Albacore Tuna Salad-Wich$14.00
albacore, lettuce, tomato, whole-grain
Pala's Prime Rib Dip$17.00
swiss, horseradish aioli, black pepper & rosemary au jus
Pala Mesa Burger$18.00
lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, choice of cheese, brioche
Drive-In Burger$17.00
double meat, double american cheese, onion, pickle, 1000 island, brioche
Beyond Burger$18.00
100% plant-based protein, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche

Main

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash$22.00
marinara, mushroom, asparagus, spinach, baked mozzarella, balsamic reduction
House-Made Lasagna$22.00
multi-layered lasagna with italian sausage, beef, ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, garlic bread
Chicken-Pesto Pasta$24.00
grilled with pesto cream, penne pasta, blistered tomato, asparagus, spinach, parmesan cheese
Chicken and Waffle Stack$22.00
country fried chicken, waffles, sweet + spicy maple syrup, sausage gravy
Pasta Bolognese$26.00
traditional meat sauce with red wine, cream, onion, garlic, asiago cheese
Fish or Shrimp + Chips$21.00
your choice of 6oz. beer-battered fish or fried shrimp with french fries
Cioppino$28.00
clam meat, mussels, shrimp, salmon, crab, white fish, spicy-tomato broth
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$30.00
6oz with steamed broccolini, boursin cheese potato cake, lemon compound butter
Braised Short Rib$30.00
8 oz. cut with red wine demi sauce, chefs seasonal vegetable and herb risotto
Grilled Ribeye$39.00
12 oz. cut with garlic-herb butter, grilled asparagus, and buttery golden yukon mashed potatoes
Prime Rib Wednesdays$37.00
(1pm-close) 10oz with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

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

Noise • Moderate

109 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Great experience
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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

Website
https://www.palamesa.com/dine
Phone number
(760) 728-5881
Catering
Please call for details.
Private party facilities
Please call for details.

Aquaterra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Resort

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Dining areas

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Share + Start

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$15.00

Pub Pretzel$9.00

Wings Your Way$17.00

Slider Trio$17.00

Loaded Nachos$16.00

Pala Mesa Tacos$17.00

Baked Avocado$16.00

Baked Feta Cheese$16.00

Tempura Asparagus$13.00

BBQ Chicken Flatbread$15.00

Margarita Flatbread$15.00

Meat Lovers Flatbread$16.00

Soup + Salad

Berry Salad$17.00

Caesar$16.00

Greek$18.00

Watermelon$15.00

Wedge$15.00

Soup's On$9.00

Protein Salad

Grilled Chicken$9.00

Salmon$10.00

Five Shrimp$12.00

Small Plates

Onion Rings$8.00

French Fries$6.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$11.00

Garlic + Parmesan + Truffle-Waffle Fries$9.00

Sweet Potato Fries$7.00

Fresh Fruit$7.00

Sandwiches + Burgers

Blackend Chicken Sandwich$16.00

Chicken Salad Wrap$16.00

Turkey Club$15.00

Albacore Tuna Salad-Wich$14.00

Pala's Prime Rib Dip$17.00

Pala Mesa Burger$18.00

Drive-In Burger$17.00

Beyond Burger$18.00

Main

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash$22.00

House-Made Lasagna$22.00

Chicken-Pesto Pasta$24.00

Chicken and Waffle Stack$22.00

Pasta Bolognese$26.00

Fish or Shrimp + Chips$21.00

Cioppino$28.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$30.00

Braised Short Rib$30.00

Grilled Ribeye$39.00

Prime Rib Wednesdays$37.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

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