VAGA Restaurant & Bar

Name: VAGA Restaurant & Bar
Address: 2100 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA, United States, 92024
Telephone: (760) 452-3484
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (316)

$31 to $50

American

2100 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

For a true “vaga”, the journey is never-ending; the spirit and palate, always curious. Drawing ingredients and inspiration from near and far, VAGA explores San Diego’s ever-changing confluence of culture and wanderlust. From its perch on a coastal bluff in Encinitas, California, VAGA keeps one hand in the ocean, one hand in the farm, and both eyes on the horizon.

VAGA Restaurant & Bar is located on Level 2 of Alila Marea Beach Resort. Valet parking is available through the resort for $5.00 per car before 5 pm with validation only. After 5 pm, valet parking is $10.00 per car with no validation required. Self-parking is not available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 452-3484
Website
https://vagarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
VAGA Restaurant provides exceptional private dining experiences and breathtaking ocean-view venues for your upcoming event or celebration, accommodating up to 40 guests. For further details, please reach out to the restaurant directly or email alilamarea@alilahotels.com.

Location
2100 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Cross street
La Costa and Highway 101
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Valet Parking: VAGA offers valet parking through Alila Marea Beach Resort. Valet parking before 5 pm is $5.00 per car with validation only. After 5 pm, valet parking is $10.00 per car with no validation required. Self-parking is not available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 316 people are saying

VAGA Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Romantic
North San Diego
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

VAGA Restaurant & Bar offers a "stunning view" with delicious food and a warm ambiance. Guests appreciate the "amazing service" and attentiveness, especially from staff like Jessica and Nate. The menu features creative dishes like duck carnitas and apple burrata. However, some reviews mention slow service and portion sizes. Overall, a great spot for special occasions.

316 Reviews

s
susie VIP
San Diego15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. Parker rolls were a bit dry. But overall great evening. Love coming here
Is this helpful?
K
Kirty
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience overall as the food was terrific, service excellent and views terrific.
Is this helpful?
D
Dani VIP
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Views, great Vibe, great Food! We always enjoy sitting at the bar, taking in the view. The bar tenders are always fun and engaging. The burger and roasted sweet potatoes are a must!
Is this helpful?
a
alexa
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, beautiful restaurant with breathtaking views and excellent service. Will be back!
Is this helpful?
R
Rebecca VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful view, fantastic food, and great service.
Is this helpful?
A
Andrew VIP
San Diego29 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Jessie made our experience there great!
Is this helpful?
A
Andrew
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yelp reviews were just OK but I was staying at the hotel. Omg exceeded my expectation. amazing experience. Jessica was my server and knew the menu inside out and was able to speak to specifics and gave great recommendations. Food was really good. Very impressed.
Is this helpful?
E
Eugene
San Diego3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Made reservations to go with my wife. Notified them that it is my birthday(they asked on the reservation form). Beautiful view from the terrace. So far so good. Appetizer was good. My wife did got up and went to the waiter and told him that she would like a cake brought out for me at the end. We got our main course- trout was good, halibut was ok. Brought us the check and I paid it. We were leaving and my wife was upset. Told me about her request to the waiter. She even asked him on the way out about what happened. He said “well do you want me o bring it out now? No, thank you. Ambiance only goes so far. Food is ok. Service is not ok.
Is this helpful?
J
John
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful view and excellent food and ambiance. We definitely plan to go back.
Is this helpful?
l
lisa
San Diego3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I was shocked to learn that they charged a 20 % service fee!!! There was nothing on the menu or online preparing one for this charge!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

VAGA Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 316 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

2100 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
La Costa and Highway 101
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Valet Parking: VAGA offers valet parking through Alila Marea Beach Resort. Valet parking before 5 pm is $5.00 per car with validation only. After 5 pm, valet parking is $10.00 per car with no validation required. Self-parking is not available.
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://vagarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(760) 452-3484
Private party facilities
VAGA Restaurant provides exceptional private dining experiences and breathtaking ocean-view venues for your upcoming event or celebration, accommodating up to 40 guests. For further details, please reach out to the restaurant directly or email alilamarea@alilahotels.com.

VAGA Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 316 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is VAGA Restaurant & Bar restaurant rated?

Is VAGA Restaurant & Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information