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Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse, Carlsbad, CA

Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
3842 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Vigilucci's Seafood and Steakhouse offers authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The location sits across from the Pacific on the historic 101 and has one of the best views in San Diego.
Open seven days a week. Signature dishes include Caprese salad with bufallo mozzarella and Heirloom tomatoes, made from scratch stuffed pastas, Cioppino, prime steaks, fresh seafood including a warm or cold fresh seafood tower with oysters, clams, mussels, crab, lobster and jumbo prawn. (items may vary )
Private Wine Cellar room available for private parties.

For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com
Catering to the most discerning palates for over 25 years.
Vigilucci’s catering team can custom create a unique and memorable menu for celebrating life’s special occasions.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (760) 434-2580

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Dana Sills

  • Catering

    Yes Vigilucci's Restaurant Group Caters to large and small events. <br />Contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com to begin customizing your event menu and get more details. Vigilucci's has been catering to the most discerning palates for close to 25 years. <br />For menus visit our website.

  • Private party facilities

    Vigilucci's offers dining in diverse atmospheres to suit every occasion, with private dining offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Email Events@vigiluccis.com to book. For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com Catering to the most discerning palates for over 25 years

  • Private party contact

    Event manager: (760) 576-8947

  • Neighborhood

    Carlsbad

  • Cross street

    Tamarack Ave.

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • North San Diego

    Italian

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waiter. Chris is absolutely awesome! Overall, this is the best restaurant in North County.‼️
  2. Andres

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVED IT! Huge portions, great flavor. Try the truffle fries. Service was impeccable. Was seated outside, and it started to sprinkle but I didn't care, was too happy to even want to move. Definitely returning.
  3. Mary

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and good service! Attention to detail is obvious.
  4. Nick

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Went here for the first time last week. Solid experience, but not 5 stars. It's a fine dining experience with a nice formal dining room with fairly closely laid out tables, but a very nice vibe - not too noisy. Servers wear uniforms, host stand is well staffed, etc. Entrees were excellent - butternut squash ravaioli, a mixed grill of fish and shrimp, and bouillabaisse. Appetizer (house mixed plate) was fine, but not fantastic. Service was fine, but waitress was a bit rushed or busk or something, and pacing was a bit off - entrees showed up before appetizers were cleared. Also has a bit too much corporate vibe - long paragraph on menu about upcharges ($3/person if you bring your own cake). Lots of menu items with no prices listed. The only one I asked about was the NY Strip, which was $99. I've eaten at many fine steakhouses and never paid $99 for a NY Strip, so that price plus the discomfort of not listing the prices of so many things on the menu rubbed me the wrong way. I don't think they are hiding the prices because they change so frequently, I think they are hiding them to get more sales at high prices. Not a good look. I can afford to eat at a nice place, but that doesn't mean price doesn't matter.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Wife ordered the Cioppino which she thoroughly enjoyed (said it was the best she’s ever had) I ordered the Grigliata di Carne- Here lies the problem. My steak was very nicely seasoned but was cold. The chicken and Italian sausage were very over cooked- both completely dry. If I were to come here again I would stick to a pasta dish.
  6. sueb

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great lunch at Vigaluccis....my favorite scallop appetizer for my main course and delicious carpaccio di mango appetizer. My husband had his favorite, the cioppino. Stephanie was a great server. Love that you can order wine by the half glass.
  7. KathyG

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic dining experience. Originally had reservation for 715, called to see if we could come early. They said they would work us in. We got there and were seated within five minutes. Waiter was extremely friendly. Once order was taken food was served in a very timely manner, even though they were very busy. The date and I split a Caesar salad, which was excellent. I had the Bolognese, which I thought was outstanding. My dad had the spaghetti and meatballs, which were served with three delicious good size meatballs.
  8. beeluvsbear

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to celebrate my husbands birthday. I love that they have a really nice kids menu too. It’s a place the whole family can enjoy.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Server was nice but not overly attentive. Food was way over-priced! Probably won’t be going there again.
  10. RandyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant - nice service from everyone there, everything on the menu was tasty, nice view of the Pacfic.
  11. SueH

    San Diego

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vigilucci’s is always a superior quality restaurant in regards to the food and the service. We try to go here once every couple of months over the years and have never been disappointed.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I love going to Vigilucci’s for happy hour! They are dog friendly so she gets to bring her Frenchie and he gets showered with attention. Cheryl has been our server twice now and she takes amazing care of us and Bodhi! The martinis are so great, and their happy hour food menu is delicious. We order the meatballs every time because they are THAT good. The ahi sliders and the crab cakes are also outstanding. And let’s not forget the view! Pacific Ocean shines from literally across the street! Highly recommend!
  13. TomB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent! Great food, service and ocean view.
  14. Eddie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and overall outstanding service. Will definitely recommend to others.
  15. MichaelH

    San Diego

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and delicious food, albeit a bit pricey. Nice ambiance with great ocean and sunset views. Noise moderate but not at all overwhelming.
  16. ChrisK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great oceans sunset location. Delightful entrees, great service by Tony and Chris. Chef's specials are amazing!
  17. KarenM

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fun atmosphere, good food and great service. Only con was hard to find a parking spot.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The portions for the main entrees were a lot bigger than we expected. Good for the price!
  19. ANTHONYM

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went there twice in one week, first time with a client from out of town then next with my wife, best filet mignon ever!
  20. DanF

    Dallas

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We ordered both specials that were outstanding! Sea bass and risotto with sea food were the specials that were to die for! Not cheap but well worth the money!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Food was just okay. One of the veal dishes was overcooked and dry. Salmon was fresh but undercooked.
  22. GerryB

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure. Wonderful and atmosphere, beautiful sunset, nice bar environment. Can't wait to go back again.
  23. CatherineC

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    This a favorite place in Carlsbad. Their food is amazing. Although my latest dining experience wasn’t as great because the service was subpar, I will definitely go back as they had a large last minute party of 69 people that they were not prepared for.
  24. MichelleH

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience at Vigiluccis, great view, excellent food and service💯‼️
  25. Sally

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was on point. Always a great fine dining experience. And beautiful ocean view!
  26. Nick

    Sacramento

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    They charged me 98.00 dollars for a dinner of veal scallopini. It was more than anything on the menu. A total shock. No warning. Also the calamari was way undercooked.
  27. Carol

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic, view of ocean and service was amazing!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    amazing experience
  29. Jeremy

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary dinner back on the coast of California. Great sunsets, great food, and the personal anniversary note with dessert was an added touch to make the evening special. I won’t wait 25 years to come back to Carlsbad for my next visit.
  30. RickS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    We felt rushed! Halfway through my salad they brought my entree. Way overpriced! We will not be returning! Tables were too close together. Too much noise!
  31. DavidD

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Unfortunately I have to give them a lower grade then in previous visits. The service was not up to par . The pricing for specials have gotten a bit over the top. Smaller portions for the antipasto. We always make it a point to visit when in town , we'll see if we return.
  32. CourtneyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My fiancé and I came to Vigilucci’s with two of our friends on a Saturday night. The wait was moderate for it being so busy but we sat at the bar and had some wonderful drinks. When we got to our table our waiter was wonderful, brought bread and water in a timely manner with how busy it was and our food came out in perfect time. Our experience was amazing. I had the tomahawk steak with fettuccine as did my fiancé, and we were blown away with how delicious the food was. We look forward to going back!
  33. jason

    San Diego

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had my daughter and her boyfriend in from out of town and we had one of the most amazing dining experiences. Thank you for the always perfect service and cuisine!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Over all great dining experience… with Open Table, we walked right in to our table! The drinks, food and dessert was delicious!
  35. DiannaP

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is delicious, pricey but worth it. Staff are attentive, friendly and knowledgeable.
  36. CamdenH

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location, amazing food. We had an excellent evening.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceeded expectations, waiter was exceptional.
  38. NickFerri

    San Joaquin

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent... my wife had the short rib risotto and I had ciopinno with linguine pasta...Very on point ..Carmela happened to be from the sane region in Italy as I ...Puglia she provided excellent service!!! Definitely a gem in Carlsbad
  39. Scooter

    Tahoe

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Try the short rib raviolis with truffles. To die for!! All of the food was excellent!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and excellent food

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  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3842 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

3878 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Tamarack Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Carlsbad

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood, Steak

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Dana Sills

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (760) 434-2580

  • Catering

    Yes Vigilucci's Restaurant Group Caters to large and small events. <br />Contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com to begin customizing your event menu and get more details. Vigilucci's has been catering to the most discerning palates for close to 25 years. <br />For menus visit our website.

  • Private party facilities

    Vigilucci's offers dining in diverse atmospheres to suit every occasion, with private dining offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Email Events@vigiluccis.com to book. For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com Catering to the most discerning palates for over 25 years

  • Private party contact

    Event manager: (760) 576-8947

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