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Vintana Wine & Dine, Escondido, CA

Vintana Wine & Dine

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4.5 (8376)
$31 to $50
American
1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for business meals
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Deborah Scott
  • Private party facilities
    Located at the Penthouse Level of the Centre at Lexus Escondido, Vintana Wine + Dine offers stunning panoramic views perfect for any occasion. The venue can host intimate private dinners to large several-hundred Guest celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (760) 745-7777
  • 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

Experiences

  • Cigars, St. George, and Cars

    $110.64 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 14, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE FATHERS DAY. Join us on our east patio for a night of Cigars, St. George, and Cars. Guests will receive a cigar and enjoy 4 curated St. George cocktails paired with tapas created by Chef John Bacolod. Special guest and master-distiller for St. George Spirits, Lance Winters will be in attendance. Lexus Escondido will be showcasing their line up. Enjoy the Cigar Bar hosted by Cigar Grotto where guests can purchase additional cigars. This event will be a cocktail style/mix and mingle. Live flamenco guitar performed by Jason Jenkins.
  • Romance Upgrade

    $7.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Treat that special someone and enjoy a romantic candlelit table decorated with rose petals. Preset champagne available as an addon.

Private dining

What 8,376 people are saying

Vintana Wine & Dine 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vintana Wine & Dine is renowned for its "amazing ambiance" and "outstanding service," making it a favorite for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "delicious food" and "spectacular views," with standout dishes like the "seared ahi nicoise" and "popovers." While some note inconsistency, the "friendly staff" ensures a memorable dining experience.
8,376 Reviews
  1. Arlene

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good—steak cooked properly and sides were tasty—but nothing that really stood out or justified the higher price point. For the cost, I was hoping for something a bit more memorable. Service was friendly and attentive enough, though again, not exceptional. Everything felt just a touch too standard for the upscale vibe they’re aiming for. The ambiance was clearly trying to be elegant, and they’ve put some effort into the interior design. Unfortunately, the view of the strip mall through the windows takes away from the experience a bit. It’s hard to feel like you’re dining somewhere special when you’re looking out at a parking lot. Overall, it’s not a bad spot—just not quite worth the premium in my opinion. Decent for a casual night out if you’re in the area, but I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to return.

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  2. Nancy VIP

    San Diego38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love meeting up with friends at Vintana. They already had a great selection of food & drinks, but now they have added a few more apps that are SO DELICIOUS!! The chicken skewers with vermicelli and papaya salad were tender and flavorful. (I wanted to drink the broth left in the bowl. 😁) The chicken dumplings are a new fav too. And the fresh market salad is flavorful and satisfying. We all shared the mussels in a Thai curry broth. Yum! They have fun drinks, the BEST martinis, a great environment with live music and service that could not have been better! Patrick & Bobby were friendly and made sure everything was to our liking, and Jose & Jeremy were fun, attentive servers. We can’t wait to go back soon!

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  3. Marion

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of 4 to celebrate a birthday - we have been coming to Vintana for years - this visit was one of the best - such outstanding service and enthusiastic, welcoming servers. Our brie appetizer, coconut margaritas, short ribs, sea bass and lobster mac n cheese were outstanding. A wonderful evening, memorable in every way.

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  4. Linda

    Tahoe / Reno Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time having dinner there. Service and food was excellent. Will definitely be back.

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  5. Christine

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuesday Night Date Night is a wonderful value. Food delicious!

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  6. Donna M

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I have eaten at Vintana’s for many special occasions over the years. We decided to celebrate our 47th Anniversary there because we wanted our dinner to be special. We made early reservations and were seated rather promptly. After sitting for a bit, we met our waiter, Kevin. He asked about drinks but neither one of us were able to drink this night. We perused the menu and we ordered a Caesar salad that was shared and the romaine chopped, and we both had the braised short ribs. Dinner was delicious! My water glass was constantly filled by another server. It was after dinner that the mood of the evening changed. We finished dinner, never felt as though we were rushed, but we sat for almost 30 minutes afterwards for Kevin to return. I left to use the restroom and apparently Kevin returned and boxed my leftovers. He also left a dessert menu. I wasn’t sure if I could order anything from that menu for a comped dessert given it was our anniversary because no direction had been given. We waited again for another 15 minutes….we weren’t asked if we wanted coffee or tea; another server brought us a complimentary dessert(red velvet cake with chocolate mousse), placing the wooden tray on the dessert menu. After our dessert, we waited again for Kevin to come back to see that everything was okay. We waited and waited and waited. I had to ask another server passing our table if we could have our check….I was more than frustrated. I understand that last night was pretty busy…there were many parties of more than four people there. However, if the reservations are placed in advance, I would think the managers would have a heads up on the situation and put on more servers. As I stated earlier, my husband and I have always thought of Vintana’s to celebrate important events, and I am usually patient when I see a server is really trying to please, but after last night’s service, we may need to rethink our decision.

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  7. Tiffany

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent ambiance, and excellent service. Our daughter wanted a special dining experience for her prom and Vintana delivered. Great for a special occasion.

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  8. Tedi VIP

    San Diego37 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve dined at Vintana since it opened and I’m grateful for a Cohn restaurant in our community. However, they struggle with consistency. Today’s service experience was curt, unorganized, lacking, uninterested and borderline unfriendly. The hostess was unexperienced and off mark, the server took forever to greet us and said absolutely too much, water was late being delivered. They split the salad nicely, but the main entrees had issues. The first salmon order was perfect flaky and great. The top sirloin was tough and not edible. The French fries were tasty. We asked the server to take the steak back. He started to take the plate to return to the chef, and I had to explain that we needed something to eat while a new order was made. The manager came over and although he tried he came off annoyed. We didn’t want to try the steak again since it tarnished the taste, so we requested the salmon instead. They did bring back a fresh order of fries which was good service. The next order of salmon looked great, but upon first bite it was mushy so we just decided to close out the bill and take the salmon to go. They notify customers of a 5% inflation fee that is optional only if you tell the server, so based on the experience I opted out of paying the extra fee. The restaurant should do a ten year check and repair the. Baseboards and other high traffic area.

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  9. Doug

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ceviche appetizer was excellent and we really enjoyed the cesar salad with salmon and seared ahi quinoa salad.

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  10. Felicia

    San Diego40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and Service. We ended our night with an expresso martini. A must have!

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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 8376 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Vintana Wine & Dine

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Located at the Penthouse Level of the Centre at Lexus Escondido, Vintana Wine + Dine offers stunning panoramic views perfect for any occasion. The venue can host intimate private dinners to large several-hundred Guest celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (760) 745-7777
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