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Vessel Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Vessel Restaurant

4.3
4.3
335 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Spectacular Waterfront Dining at Vessel at Kona Kai Resort!!
Offering fine cuisine on the very tip of San Diego's beautiful Shelter Island in California, the Kona Kai Dining Room and Lounge at Vessel at Kona Kai Resort features casual elegance by the beach and a magnificent view overlooking the Kona Kai Marina.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily: 7am - 11:00am Lunch Daily: 11:00am - 2:00pm Dinner Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Bar Sun-Thurs 11:00-10:00; Fri & Sat 11:00-11:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 819-8195
  • Website
    http://www.resortkonakai.com/shelter-island-restaurant.aspx
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Roy Hendrickson
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Dining Room offers exquisite views of the Tiki Pool and the Marina. Plated service for up tp 40 people.
  • Location
    1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
  • Neighborhood
    Point Loma
  • Cross street
    Scott Road
  • Parking details
    Located right in front of our front desk and an easy walk to the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment Thursday to Sunday, see website for details.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Small Plates

  • Spicy Tuna Taco$7.00

    avocado, chile aioli

    • Sugar Cane Shrimp$14.00

      ancho chile-preserved lemon cocktail sauce, little gem

      • Kona Beef Slider$5.00

        wild arugula, bacon jam, gruyere, heirloom tomato, pommery aioli, brioche bun

        • Reuben Slider$5.00

          pastrami, 1000 island, sauerkraut, swiss, pretzel roll

          • Lobster Slider$8.00

            crispy jalapeño, brioche bun

            • New England Clam Chowder$9.00

              caramelized onion crostini

              • Wild Mushroom Flatbread$15.00

                fontina, mozzarella, arugula, truffle

                • Mussels$14.00

                  rouille, tomato-shellfish emulsion, fine herbs, grilled sourdough

                  • Tuna Tataki$17.00

                    cucumber, soy, avocado

                    • Calamari Fritto$14.00

                      grapes, celery, chile-lime dipping sauce

                      • Lobster Mac & Cheese$17.00

                        four cheese fondue, panko, chives

                        Salads

                        flat iron steak $10 | grilled chicken $6 | salmon $8 | shrimp $6

                        • Wedge "BLT"$12.00

                          sugar-braised bacon, jalapeño ranch, heirloom tomato

                          • Wild Arugula$10.00

                            strawberries, goat cheese, smoked marcona almond, confit lemon, raspberry vinaigrette

                            • Field Greens$11.00

                              roasted corn, jicama, piquillo pepper, spring onion, chardonnay vinaigrette

                              • Kale Caesar$12.00

                                parmesan, white anchovy, heirloom tomato, croutons

                                • The Noble Garden$13.00

                                  bulgur wheat, quinoa, arugula, celery, beets, avocado, tomato, mint, marcona almonds, lime dressing

                                  • Heirloom Apple$12.00

                                    butter lettuce, goat cheese, micro celery, granola, lemon olive oil, white balsamic

                                    Large Plates

                                    • Artichoke Ravioli$21.00

                                      asparagus, confit lemon, marscarpone, pea shoots

                                      • Linguini Bolognese$22.00

                                        san marzano tomato, grana padano, micro basil

                                        • Charred Octopus$25.00

                                          ancho chile gastrique, papas bravas, baby elote, cilantro-garlic emulsion

                                          • Seared Diver Scallops$28.00

                                            chanterelle mushroom, caramelized brussel sprouts, pancetta, beurre rose

                                            • Scottish Salmon$24.00

                                              roasted corn latkes, squash blossoms, dill raita

                                              • Sea Bass$29.00

                                                porcini-dusted, confit peewee potatoes, avocado, wild mushroom, smoked bacon-dijon sauce

                                                • Cornish Game Hen$24.00

                                                  white bean, caramelized garlic, ham hock, baby tomato, rosemary

                                                  • Pork Chop$27.00

                                                    mustard-parsley spaetzle, upland cress, caramelized cipollini, sour cherry glace

                                                    • Short Rib$26.00

                                                      marble potato, cipollini onion, baby carrot, parsnip, natural pan jus

                                                      • Skirt Steak$28.00

                                                        leek & potato gratinee, marsala-green peppercorn sauce, french beans

                                                        • Ribeye$32.00

                                                          crispy yukon potato, blistered tomato, green onion, pecorino romano, port bordelaise

                                                          Sides

                                                          • Wild Mushrooms$9.00

                                                            beurre monte, chives

                                                            • Grilled Asparagus$8.00

                                                              • Yukon Potato Purée$8.00

                                                                • Caramelized Kale$8.00

                                                                  bacon, spiced apples

                                                                  • Cast Iron Carrots$8.00

                                                                    candied orange, dill, marcona almond

                                                                    • Brussels Sprouts Fritto$8.00

                                                                      garlic chips, lemon juice, mustard butter

                                                                      • Parmesan-Truffle Fries$9.00

                                                                        Hand Crafted Cocktails

                                                                        $13 each

                                                                        • Vessel Piña Colada

                                                                          ciroc coconut & pineapple vodkas, piña colada mix

                                                                          • Cherry Limeade

                                                                            sobieski black cherry, house made lime simple syrup, fresh lime juice, cherry bitters

                                                                            • Strawberry-Basil Lemonade

                                                                              belvedere vodka, strawberry-basil purée, lemonade, fresh basil

                                                                              • Siren's Song

                                                                                tanqueray gin, fresh pressed lemon, thyme & rosemary simple syrup

                                                                                • South of the Border Espresso Martini

                                                                                  avion espresso tequila, white chocolate syrup, zoka coffee

                                                                                  • Paloma Rosa

                                                                                    avion silver tequila, thyme & rosemary simple syrup, pink grapefruit juice, thyme sprig

                                                                                    • Cucumber Mojito

                                                                                      effen cucumber vodka, house made lime simple syrup, mint bitters, soda water, fresh mint

                                                                                      • Coconut & Lime Margarita

                                                                                        coconut tequila, house made lime simple syrup, fresh lime juice, toasted coconut rim

                                                                                        • Citrus Rye

                                                                                          bulleit rye, pink grapefruit soda, grapefruit soda

                                                                                          • Seasonal Sangria

                                                                                            assorted citrus & tropical fruits

                                                                                            Sweets

                                                                                            • Key Lime Pie$9.00

                                                                                              cashew-graham crust, raspberry, chantilly cream

                                                                                              • Seasonal Sorbet & Ice Cream$9.00

                                                                                                • Chocolate Lava Cake$9.00

                                                                                                  raspberry sauce, whip cream

                                                                                                  • Crème Brulée$9.00

                                                                                                    pistachio biscotti, assorted berries

                                                                                                    • Assorted Local Cheeses$9.00

                                                                                                      honeycomb, marcona almond, seasonal fruit

                                                                                                      • German Chocolate Waffle$9.00

                                                                                                        coconut, pecan, dulce de leche, sour cream sorbet

                                                                                                        Something To Soothe

                                                                                                        • Kona Kai Coffee$9.00

                                                                                                          avion espresso tequila, house made whipped cream, chili powder

                                                                                                          • Classic B52 Coffee$9.00

                                                                                                            bailey's, kahlua, grand marnier, house made whipped cream

                                                                                                            • Almond Joy Coffee$9.00

                                                                                                              tia maria, malibu coconut rum, creme de cacao, house made whipped cream

                                                                                                              • Zoka Coffee$4.00

                                                                                                                • Assorted Hot Teas$4.00

                                                                                                                  Vessel Nightly Happenings

                                                                                                                  • Mon - Meatloaf Monday$15.00

                                                                                                                    enjoy two timeless classics! meatloaf & a manhattan

                                                                                                                    • Tues - Taco Tuesday$10.00

                                                                                                                      grilled fish tacos

                                                                                                                      • Wed - Wine Wednesday

                                                                                                                        50% off selected bottled wines

                                                                                                                        • Thur - Prime Rib Thursday

                                                                                                                          chef roy's slow-roasted prime rib

                                                                                                                          • Fri - Go Fish Friday

                                                                                                                            "catch-of-the-day" new selection each week

                                                                                                                            • Sat & Sun

                                                                                                                              live entertainment 11am - 2pm

                                                                                                                              • Bottomless Mimosas$20.00
                                                                                                                              • Endless Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar$22.00

                                                                                                                            What 335 people are saying

                                                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                            4.3
                                                                                                                            4.3 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                            • 4.2Food
                                                                                                                            • 4.2Service
                                                                                                                            • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                                            • 3.8Value

                                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                            335 Reviews

                                                                                                                            1. GrumpyGourmand

                                                                                                                              Richmond

                                                                                                                              103 reviews

                                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                                              103 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on January 17, 2019

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                              Service fine. Brussel sprouts were terrible. Other ok but replies too much on fussy presentations.

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                                                                                                                            2. GRACEM

                                                                                                                              San Diego

                                                                                                                              27 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              27 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 28, 2018

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                              Beautiful but needs updating, looks a little dated for such a nice location.

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                                                                                                                            3. GuyS

                                                                                                                              San Diego

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              1.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 17, 2018

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                              2. Food 1
                                                                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Food took forever, served cold, service was awful, left before we even got our dinner they took so long and never checked back on us...it was terrible!

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                                                                                                                            4. JimT

                                                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                                                              18 reviews

                                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                                              18 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 15, 2018

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                              We had been to Vessel before but when it was a little warmer, so this time we opted to sit inside. There is a nice floor to ceiling glass window that you can see the marina through, which is nice. We ordered the Seabass which was very tasty, but a somewhat small portion and the Artichoke Ravioli which was good but again, somewhat small. I ordered a whiskey on the rocks which was an insane $16 for a pre-measured pour. We also checked in through Yelp and got a free glass of wine (which the waiter forgot to remove from the check until we noticed it). Overall the service was okay, the prices are a little too high in my opinion but the food is solid. I'm not in the biggest rush to return after this past experience. They had a live band which got pretty rowdy as an event let out and roughly 40 people (most of them appearing to be 25-35 years old) came in and totally took over the place. The music before was great for the space but once they came in, the ambiance was definitely ruined and had me wanting to leave as quiet date night turned into something other than what we expected.

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                                                                                                                            5. sharita

                                                                                                                              San Diego

                                                                                                                              21 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              21 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 9, 2018

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Loved the location. The food was good and the service was excellent!

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                                                                                                                            6. Niko

                                                                                                                              Palm Springs

                                                                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 9, 2018

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Hands down best food & ambience ! A classy but comfy place w overlooking tbe marina, and away from Downtown jungle. Octopus, sea bass w porcini, lobster Benedict - a must.

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                                                                                                                            7. Hayii

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              57 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              57 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 9, 2018

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Great food at reasonable prices. Both dinner and brunch/breakfast were very good quality. Lobster Benedict was amazing...and those cool potatoes they serve are to die for. Can't beat the short rib at dinner and the sea bass. Save room for the Key Lime pie too. Friendly easy going staff. Casual place in an awesome setting.

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                                                                                                                            8. BrendaB

                                                                                                                              San Diego

                                                                                                                              27 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              27 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 8, 2018

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              The food and service was outstanding. The setting was also amazing. The music was too loud for the setting. When eating a nice dinner it's preferable to be able to converse with friends during the meal.

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                                                                                                                            9. DawnM

                                                                                                                              San Diego

                                                                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 2, 2018

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Great food. Service was great and I really enjoyed the decor and view

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                                                                                                                            10. FoodLover

                                                                                                                              Houston

                                                                                                                              38 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              38 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 1, 2018

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              The food was excellent and the drinks were very good as well. It is a beautiful restaurant with a great harbor view. Noise level is a bit high. Live music was very good, though it added to overall noise level.

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                                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                                            Vessel Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 819-8195.

                                                                                                                            Vessel Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 335 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                            Google Map for Vessel Restaurant

                                                                                                                            1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

                                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                                            • Cross street
                                                                                                                              Scott Road
                                                                                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                              Point Loma
                                                                                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                              Breakfast Daily: 7am - 11:00am Lunch Daily: 11:00am - 2:00pm Dinner Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Bar Sun-Thurs 11:00-10:00; Fri & Sat 11:00-11:00
                                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                                              American, Contemporary American, Seafood
                                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                                              Located right in front of our front desk and an easy walk to the restaurant.
                                                                                                                            • Payment options
                                                                                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                            • Executive chef
                                                                                                                              Roy Hendrickson
                                                                                                                            • Entertainment
                                                                                                                              Live entertainment Thursday to Sunday, see website for details.
                                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                                              Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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