Vintana Wine & Dine

Name: Vintana Wine & Dine
Address: 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA, United States, 92029
Telephone: (760) 745-7777
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

6960 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Vintana will be Reopened on June 5th, 2020. Located on the Penthouse Level of the The Centre at Lexus Escondido, Vintana offers a modern take on California Cuisine and picturesque views of the town and countryside.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(760) 745-7777

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 745-7777
Website
https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/vintana?y_source=1_MTU2Njg4MDItODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Deborah Scott
Private party facilities
Restaurant Private Dining Private Dining Room Up to 50 Guests Outdoor Private Dining Moonlight Veranda & Starlight Terrace Each area seats 250 for dinner/300 reception style Panoramic Point 30 Guests or less Banquet/Reception Space Crystal Ridge & Sunset Heights Each area seats 190 for dinner/150 reception style Meeting Rooms Crown Point & Delta Ridge Area seats 12-45 Guests *Financial minimums apply. To book one of our unique event sites at Vintana, please contact our events team & , at 619.908.3405 or fill out an inquiry on our website at https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/vintana/group-dining

Location
1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Neighborhood
Escondido
Cross street
I-15 Freeway
Parking details
Please park on third level of parking garage.
Entertainment
Live Music on the Lanai Thurs - Sat from 6-9pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Romance Upgrade
$6.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Treat that Special Someone and Enjoy a Romantic Candlelit Table decorated with Rose Petals
Romance and Bubbles
$12.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in the Effervescence of Champagne and a Romantic Table decorated with Rose Petals for your Special Occasion.
Romance and Luxury Bubbles
$37.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy and Romantic Candlelit Table decorated with Rose Petals and a chilled bottled of Chandon Etoile Rose Bubbles.

Popular dishes

Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie$17.95
arugula + honey roasted garlic + pickled red onions + garlic crostini (v)
Oysters on the Half Shell$18.50
half dozen of chef's daily selection + apple mignonette + cocktail sauce (gf)
C-Level's Ahi Stack$21.95
blue crab + avocado + papaya salsa + taro chips + wasabi tobiko (gf*)
Kung Pao Calamari$17.50
roasted peanuts + red bell pepper + cabbage mix + crispy rice sticks
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp$17.95
chipotle butter + chimichurri + poblano-corn salsa + tortilla crisps + micro cilantro (gf*)
Black Mussels$18.50
green curry + tomato + thai herbs (gf)
Hummus$15.95
housemade pita + toasted seeds & nuts
Amberjack Aguachile$18.95
pineapple + pickled fresno + cucumber + onion + cilantro
Seafood Brandade Croquette$17.50
romesco + black garlic + basil aioli
House Smoked Steelhead$17.95
compressed cucumber + yuzu creme + dill + tomato
Maple Cured Pork Belly & Shishito Peppers$17.95
bourbon maple cured pork belly + shishito peppers + sherry glaze

Soup & Salad

Lobster Bisque$12.50
crème fraiche + chives
Farmer's Market Greens$12.50
mixed greens + kale + frisee + spiced pecans + seasonal fruit + ricotta salata + preserved lemon (v, gf)
Romaine Hearts Caesar$12.50
lemon-anchovy dressing + baby gem romaine + garlic croutons + shaved parmesan + soft boiled egg (v, gf*)
Vintana Wedge$13.95
iceberg lettuce, pickled red onion, blue cheese, tomato, chopped bacon, blue cheese dressing (v, gf)
Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Beet Salad$16.95
champagne vinaigrette, balsamic + basil aioli

Signature Offerings

Bouillabaisse$35.95
mussels + clams + calamari + shrimp + fresh fish + peewee potato + heirloom carrot + saffron aioli (gf, v)
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower$24.95
coconut rice + vegetable curry samosa + sesame dressing + green chili fruit chutney (gf, v)
Parmesan Gnocchi$26.95
asparagus + haricot verts + mushroom + caramelized onions + pesto cream + walnut crumbs (gf*)
Sesame Crusted Tuna$38.50
japanese bbq sauce + tempura vegetable cake + miso broth + pickled vegetables (gf*)
Scottish Salmon$36.95
beluga lentil + collard greens + cabbage + smoked ham hocks + mustard cream (gf)
Pacific White Striped Sea Bass$37.95
new potato + black mussels + tomato + pernod (gf)
Mary's Chicken Roulade$32.95
pea risotto + truffle chicken jus + snap peas (gf)
Slow Braised Short Rib$36.95
parmesan mashed potato + roasted carrots + turnips + black garlic + onion

Steaks & Chops

all steaks + chops come with garlic mash and finished with maldon sea salt

14oz Grilled Pork Chop$34.95
spiced maple bourbon sauce + garlic mash (gf)
7oz Filet Mignon$49.95
bordelaise + black pepper bacon jam + garlic mash (gf)
18oz Brandt Beef Angus Bone-in Ribeye$58.95
bearnaise + garlic mash (gf)
12oz Prime New York$46.95
chimichurri + blistered tomatoes + cheesy polenta (gf)

Add Surf to Your Turf

6oz Lobster Tail$32.95
gf
Shrimp$13.95
gf
Crab Oscar Style$14.95
gf

Sides

Herb Fries$8.95
ketchup + garlic aioli (v)
Twice Baked Potato$12.95
cheddar + parmesan + chives (gf, v)
Sauteed Green Beans$10.50
garlic + shallots (gf, v)
Jumbo Asparagus$12.95
bearnaise (gf, v)
Lobster Mac & Cheese$17.95
bacon + bleu cheese + cheese blend
Baby Carrots$11.95
honey roasted + fines herbes

What 6,960 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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ReneeC
San Diego
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delious BLT. Delicious fries . Delicious cole slaw. Great service Love the view. And thanks for serving lunch inside on such a hot day .
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food5service5ambience1
Great restaurant good food and service. Unfortunately, it was hotter in the dining room than outside patio. So hot we were unable to enjoy our $800.00 dinner. Very poor dining experience.
S
Stephanie
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
The ambiance is nice- there was live music and the view is great. Our server was very informative, helpful and in top of our meal. The food was all so delicious! And beautiful presentation. My husbands only complaint was that his old fashioned had the wrong type of ice cube and it became watered down too fast.
J
Janet
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service was great and the food was outstanding. The room felt a bit warm and a couple of the servers were standing and talking a lot to each other not far from our table. Our waiter was terrific, attentive and helpful. All in all, we enjoyed our dining experience.
LR
LizR
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
We loved it!! Daniel our server went above and beyond. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and sincerely we had a pleasant experience.
PH
PeteH
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner at Vintana’s, we arrived early before our reservation, they were able to seat us early 👍🏼 Our drinks & appetizers were delicious and so was our dinner. Our waiter was very friendly & efficient & we even got a complimentary dessert for our anniversary!!! Great experience 😍
JS
JulieS
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter, Daniel, was the best waiter that I’ve ever had. He was beyond professional, attentive, helpful and kind.
C
Carmen
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
It’s delish! Waitress didn’t come around much. I paid for the candlelight dinner but no candlelight was placed. I don’t appreciate the fact they don’t let you see your check at check out they only tell you the amount which I thought was strange
SC
SoCalgirl
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
The restaurant was very crowded and it felt a bit cramped
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
I was sad to see that this place is not nearly as good as it once was. The popovers used to be hot and crisp. Tonight they were cold and soggy. The calamari was rubbery. The seared ahi was ok vut rhe rice cake was too hard to eat. Overall, a disappointment. I hope they improve to their former quality!
WH
WayneH
San Diego
59 reviews
vip
2.0
59 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
We used to love Vintana. However, they have removed all of our favorite items from the menu -- crispy brussel sprout appetizer; filet mignon trio; cioppino; macadamia nut crusted fish. It was my wife's birthday and her short rib came luke warm, potatoes almost cold. Very disappointing. We enjoy the Cohn group restaurants, but Vintana is now a poor value and may be coming off of our list...
C
Cindy
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service always. This is my go to place every opportunity I get to go out for a nice time.
MB
MarianneB
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
We had a terrible server. Took us over an hour just to order food. We had 6 people and some were almost done with their meal before everyone had food
MT
MarkT
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great food with excellent service. Incredible choices as well.
S
Sidler
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dinner. Different type of location. Amazing service from Braun our server. Best hummus I ever had and the pork belly to die for.
MM
M82M
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great place for our anniversary. It was originally a date place, and it was as good as we remembered. Delicious food great service and atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Everyone was very nice and professional, but it appeared they were short staffed.
M
Mikeglfr
San Diego
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The service was very good. We sat outside and there was live music which was very nice. Food was delicious!
RH
RetroHitsTributes
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Ricky was the BEST. Top notch. Also the chef was very sensitive to my son’s allergies. Will definitely return.
BV
BruceV
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience5
The bread was cold. The salad was good. My steak wasn’t medium rare, over cooked. The lobster was good. The service was poor. Ordered wine didn’t receive it for 15 minutes. I’ve eating there many times and this was the worst, and it was our 20th anniversary. I paid extra for romantic experience. Rose peddles and candle on the table.
s
schmunky
Los Angeles
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. WA Pinot was great, beet salad, and ahi!! Friends had short ribs and chick with bourbon sauce and they loved their meal, including Caesar salad.
C
Carole
San Diego
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience4
Waiter did not remove used plates. Had to be asked. BLT would have been better with bacons not pork belly meat. But fries were excellent.
TJ
ThomasJ
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, great service, great food! Loved it!!!
AJ
AndreaJ
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a 5:45 reservation with our friends who watched our house for 7 weeks while we were on a cross country trip. Three of us were in our 80’s and I am 71 and the designated driver. We all had a cocktail and my husband also enjoyed a glass of wine.The guys had lobster bisque (fantastic). The ladies split a wedge (wonderful) and then each couple shared a meal that were fantastically wonderful. We were all quite content after these great meals. When you are older you don’t eat a lot. Never felt any pressure to rush or order more. We spent an extremely pleasant 2 hours at Vintana. Great Experience!
WD
WineDiva
San Diego
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience5
Not the greatest experience! Had to ask for water 3 times, there were no chunks of lobster in the bisque (a dish they claim to be know for), our glasses of wine came after our first course was served, bottle of wine was opened at table but we had to ask to taste it (which the server accommodated) then walked away and never once poured the wine afterwards (we did so ourselves), asked for decaf coffee and considering we were wide awake until after 3am we’re guessing it was regular.
MS
MorrisS
San Diego
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
It used to be my favorite place to eat out.Menu and quality of food is not same. Service is excellent.I think this place became very well known now,so regardless they will have many requests for dining in
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a beautiful evening. Maddie was our server and she was great. We love the menu and the food presentation is always lovely.
GG
GiulioG
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Service very good.Food mediocre.Tuna stack very good!Mussels mediocre..Crostini with Thai coco broth???.Seabass not good…no flavor.Chicken roulade good..Pea risotto accompianment terrible!!NY steak decent.Celebrated bday don’t want a free dessert but wasn’t acknowledged.will not return!
T
Tablefor7please
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Not sure what changed, but the service was A+. The dinner was so good and a great celebration value
DB
DanielB
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was as expected. It was our 30th Anniversary And our waiter Bruan was Great.
PG
PhylG
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Steak was tough, short ribs were flavorless, music was so loud we could hear each other,
MP
MichaelP
Palm Springs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience5
We had dinner reservations for 7:30, got to the bar at 7:10, it took 15 minutes to get a drink, and we were sitting at the bar. I had a $46.00 Prime New york steak, it was terrible. We in the past had the prime rib, which was always good, but no longer on the menu. Also all kinds of fee;s being added to the bill. Sadly, we will look for a new place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening. We celebrated my wife’s birthday. Overall experience was outstanding.
TT
TammiT
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love to go for the happy hour. The food is amazing and staff are always attentive and friendly.
AB
AmyB
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I love the venue. It’s very relaxing, easy parking, nice dining spaces. I ordered the cauliflower, curried and roasted with coconut rice. I NEVER order vegetarian, but for some reason it appealed to me. My husband wanted to try it too, so we agreed to share it along with the short rib sandwich melt. My son ordered the fish n chips and my mom got a Asian inspired chicken salad. Both my husband and I agreed that the cauliflower was exceptional. We thought the sandwich was rather bland. I thought it was too beef forward - not enough other flavors. My mom said the salad was OK - but she’s not that into Asian flavors so who knows. Both my son and husband liked the fish n chips - a LOT. It was my husband’s favorite, mostly because he said the tartar was was really good.. The sandwich was my son’s favorite and they ended up swapping. That cauliflower was worth going back for! We also got the calamari which came with the jalapeño coleslaw - delicious. And the brownie dessert which was split 5 ways.
RS
RandyS
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience5
Birthday Horrible experience . Call me
GA
GinaA
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience5
I had a party of 10. We were seated on time but service to take order was very slow. Food was Amazing as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Celebrated our wedding anniversary. Loved the decor and natural lighting.
E
Ethan
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
I’ve been to this place over a dozen times and this last experience made it my last! I know good service is hard to come by these days but this was pretty bad. When we brought it to the manager’s attention half way through dinner it didn’t get much better. They were out of their best dish, the sea bass. The oysters and tuna were very average. Not going back :(
b
butter
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it. Always a great experience! Food was incredible, musician was very talented. Beautiful sunset view

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Vintana Wine & Dine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 745-7777.

Vintana Wine & Dine is rated 4.5 stars by 6960 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(760) 745-7777

1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
I-15 Freeway
Neighborhood
Escondido
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Please park on third level of parking garage.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Deborah Scott
Entertainment
Live Music on the Lanai Thurs - Sat from 6-9pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/vintana?y_source=1_MTU2Njg4MDItODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(760) 745-7777
Private party facilities
Restaurant Private Dining Private Dining Room Up to 50 Guests Outdoor Private Dining Moonlight Veranda & Starlight Terrace Each area seats 250 for dinner/300 reception style Panoramic Point 30 Guests or less Banquet/Reception Space Crystal Ridge & Sunset Heights Each area seats 190 for dinner/150 reception style Meeting Rooms Crown Point & Delta Ridge Area seats 12-45 Guests *Financial minimums apply. To book one of our unique event sites at Vintana, please contact our events team & , at 619.908.3405 or fill out an inquiry on our website at https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/vintana/group-dining

Featured in

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Vintana Wine & Dine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Romance Upgrade

Romance and Bubbles

Romance and Luxury Bubbles

Lobster Bisque

Kung Pao Calamari

Warm Butter Cake

Starters

Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie$17.95

Oysters on the Half Shell$18.50

C-Level's Ahi Stack$21.95

Kung Pao Calamari$17.50

Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp$17.95

Black Mussels$18.50

Hummus$15.95

Amberjack Aguachile$18.95

Seafood Brandade Croquette$17.50

House Smoked Steelhead$17.95

Maple Cured Pork Belly & Shishito Peppers$17.95

Soup & Salad

Lobster Bisque$12.50

Farmer's Market Greens$12.50

Romaine Hearts Caesar$12.50

Vintana Wedge$13.95

Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Beet Salad$16.95

Signature Offerings

Bouillabaisse$35.95

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower$24.95

Parmesan Gnocchi$26.95

Sesame Crusted Tuna$38.50

Scottish Salmon$36.95

Pacific White Striped Sea Bass$37.95

Mary's Chicken Roulade$32.95

Slow Braised Short Rib$36.95

Steaks & Chops

14oz Grilled Pork Chop$34.95

7oz Filet Mignon$49.95

18oz Brandt Beef Angus Bone-in Ribeye$58.95

12oz Prime New York$46.95

Add Surf to Your Turf

6oz Lobster Tail$32.95

Shrimp$13.95

Crab Oscar Style$14.95

Sides

Herb Fries$8.95

Twice Baked Potato$12.95

Sauteed Green Beans$10.50

Jumbo Asparagus$12.95

Lobster Mac & Cheese$17.95

Baby Carrots$11.95

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

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FAQs

Does Vintana Wine & Dine offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Vintana Wine & Dine restaurant rated?

Is Vintana Wine & Dine currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

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