Vintana Wine & Dine

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   SigridP

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Food and service were excellent as usual, the only negative was the new pricing of everything . It certainly exceeded current inflation rates by far and led us to skip certain items altogether .
   

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   daisymiiller

   San Diego

   54 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   54 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food5service4ambience5

   We have always loved this venue, but guests were handed a menu with food on it. There was something (food again?) stuck to the wall behind the booth. The fabulous butter for the popovers was grainy and difficult to spread. Had asked for an upper booth, and in a restaurant FULL of EMPTY booths, the receptionist tried to seat us by the door with a lower level booth. Really astonished by all the faux pas here. Have loved this venue for years, but if they want us back they will need to step up their game, or at least recreate the former ambiance and service. Very disappointed in all but the lovely food.
   

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   SandraL

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   Did not have a chilled bottle of the champagne we ordered and we didn’t order anything too fancy, unfortunately this seems to be a recurring problem with their wines and champagnes even during wine Wednesdays when we have visited in the past. Loved our server Brian he was amazing! Music was really loud so hard to have conversation (we sat in the main dining room top shelf) Main course was great! Dessert was awful even though it was complimentary due to celebrating a birthday so not on the regular menu! Thank goodness for that. Brian was nice enough to offer something else, but we opted to pass as our dining experience ran long due to initially waiting for the champagne to chill. Will only come during happy hour as the value is there and your overall expectation is lower.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Overall good. I ordered a salad and the cherry tomatoes tasted bad (probably old). The appetizers were great. We did ask for more pita bread and they forgot to bring it out.
   

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   KarinaH

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food as always delicious! Waiter was very attentive to us and our needs.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Waited 15 min for our reservation but once we sat down it was perfect.
   

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   jfbuddy

   Sacramento

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience2

   I had high expectations for our anniversary dinner. To begin with, the service was excellent!! The food was only ok but the noise level and pounding music were horrible. I left with a headache. With so much noise from patrons the music is totally not needed. We won’t be back.
   

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   PoppaJohn

   Palm Springs

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience4

   Holiday weekend. Very busy. Short ribs dry, sea bass dry. Love this restaurant but wont go on holiday weekends.
   

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   lovetodine

   San Diego

   61 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   61 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   We love Vintana; the decor, the ambiance, the service.... The appetizer menu is wonderful, but we always seem to be unhappy with the entrees. The seabass was so dry and overcooked and the chicken roulade was as well. I could only eat the center of the roulade because the ends were dry. I think we'll just stick with the drinks, appetizer and salad menus from now on!
   

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    kabu

    San Diego

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We love Vantana !! The food and service was fantastic.
    

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    JenM

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2

    What’s happened to Vintana? Took a client there for lunch and the table cloth was wrinkled and the food was just Eh … service wad good but can’t justify $150 lunch for 2 when the food and atmosphere is just ok. Had a dinner for clients there and again - just ok. I Hope they bring their game back.
    

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    Ajgpeau

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a lovely birthday celebration! We opted for a small romance package, and since it was Tuesday date night, it was even more affordable. Our service was incredible. Thank you!
    

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    JaniceBarron

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall1food5service5ambience5

    We were asked when we arrived if we were celebrating an occasion and we said two birthdays. At least we expected an acknowledgement but there was none. Nothing mentioned. Very poor. Why were we asked what we were celebrating? Disappointing.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place is excellent from the ambiance to the top notch service, and the amazing food and wine. A great special occasion place or a relaxing and elegant date night. One of the better restaurants in north county.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5

    Servers did not provide good service. Did not ask for drink orders , brought out a warm bottle of sparkling wine
    

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    JeromeN

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great location for social and family dining. Great atmosphere and top notch service . Love the ambiance, the views and the general layout of this spot. Food is excellent and you have a variety of choices to choose from. Food portions are great for entrees and main servings. The food is served as you want it. 5 Star location!
    

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    StuDiego

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Great food and attentive great service. Views are nice
    

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    LynetteJ

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    The food was very good. 7 people, 3 sea bass, 3 short ribs, 1 steak. We all had great food. The service unfortunately was not so great. Our table attendant was nice enough, he just had too many tables to attend. Drinks especially took a long time to come out. One order of ice tea was asked for 2 times and never made it to our table. We had an overall good experience, it’s just unfortunate how short of help the restaurant was on a Wednesday evening.
    

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    Cohnjunkies

    San Diego

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful evening! All 4 of us each had the filet, prepared differently and to perfection! Brian P was our server….he was wonderful! Great personality…he kept us laughing. Brian knew the menu very well, kept an eye on our table without interrupting our conversation yet was in control. What a great evening!
    

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    Cyrus

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4

    This is our third time in Vintana and it is generally a great experience. However, for Mother's Day it was just ok. The menu was very limited and our server forgot to bring me the drinks menu after I requested for it. Service can be a little better for the type of pricing they charge. But I'll give it to them that it was Mother's Day so I am sure they are busy. The food makes up for it because they do have good tasting food.
    

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    Stacey

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5

    Usually the food and service is stellar at Vintana. We were disappointed at the Mother's Day Brunch; service was good, but we had to request many changes, food was not up to par, ended up taking our desserts to go and the order was incorrect. Paying over $350 for 3 people was disappointing, which included a 5% surcharge and we tipped 18%. We don't feel like it was the servers fault, so we did tip over $50.
    

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    LocalEater

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    Average experience for a special Mother's day, nothing exceptional for this price. The worst part was the kitchen. They had plenty of wait staff, but we kept getting apologies about the kitchen since there was literally 45 minutes minimum between courses. They offered a drink, but when we asked if it was included in the price, the answer was no. They apologized for the horrible waiting but wouldn't comp a Coke? We felt bad for our waitress and for all the people arriving after us, that had the 2 hour reservation but were waiting for an hour anyway. Ridiculous, this venue was clearly over its head for a Sunday Mother's day brunch. The place does look nice though.
    

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    Terry

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Vintana did a great job of putting on a Mothers day brunch. All of the staff from the receptionist to the waiters were excellent , and very friendly. We were seated immediately , and offered a starter. The 3 part meal offered lots of choices that would please anyone and made it difficult to choose . We both chose a tasty salad to begin with, and then I chose the 10 oz New York steak and my wife chose the Salmon. Both were delicious. Dessert had three types of cake, all were very good. They topped things off with a Long stem Rose for my wife. Beautiful environment and very classy. We will definitely return in the near future.
    

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    FoodIsImportant

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another wonderful experience at Vintana! The Mother's Day menu was wonderful and made it hard to decide what to order. It's always a special experience to dine there.
    

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    rojo

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We are making this a regular place! Great ambiance, great view, great service, and great food.
    

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    LUGO

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service. Always attending to our comfort without being asked. (Umbrella positioning, removal, heaters regulated, etc) Well paced meal. Great testing food. Enjoyable variety of drinks.
    

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    EasterSunday

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice dinner. Food and service was wonderful. Our server, Kevin, took great care of us. Thank you!!
    

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Joseph was an amazing waiter and the ambience was unique for brunch. Will definitely return here.
    

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    RosieH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    We were seated approximately 30 minutes after reservation, from a consumer perspective I would expect only a 5–10-minute wait, especially since it was made known we had an 86 yr. old with us. This was our mothers first time to the establishment, and she was so excited & looking forward to her Mother's Day lunch, but her meal came out 10 minutes after everyone else and ONLY the salmon came out on a small plate. The rest of her entree was still being prepared. By the time she got the rest of her meal she was nearly done with the salmon.
    

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    RoxanaM

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mother's Day brunch the day before is always a treat...been celebrating for many years. A lovely tradition for the mothers in our family!
    

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    DanielleP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    The staff was friendly. The food was good but lots of salt. Our waitress was not very attentive, having to stop her for water and our check.
    

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    AndrewC

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I would highly recommend this restaurant. Food quality was excellent, service was impeccable, and the ambience was very pleasant. This is a big restaurant yet has a lot of character. Prices were very reasonable, considering the dining experience.
    

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    LulaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant is my new favorite. It is a hidden gem. I have lived in Southern California for 21 years and just recently discovered this restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing. The service is top-notch and the atmosphere is very warm and inviting.
    

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4

    Service was not the best. Our server (long haired white guy) had a bad attitude since we did not order a bottle of wine. He was very friendly with the other tables that did. We had to ask for butter to go with our pop overs and then he brought one ramekin for four of us. When we asked for more, he pointed at the one butter that was empty and told us, “I brought you butter.” and pointed. Food was really good though. Probably won’t be back anytime soon.
    

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    JoseG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service the food is amazing thanks to the chef John and Peter we definitely going to keep coming back thanks
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love it here! My favorite place close to home to celebrate any occasions
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our Ladies Thursday get get together was fabulous at Vintana!!! Our server, Braun, was one of the best we have ever had help us. He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and on top of it. We will definitely request him next time we dine at Vintana. The food was delish and the martinis were the best🍸 Also, kudos to the person who is in charge of the music.. the musician who played the evening of May 11th was great💃🏻🎶
    

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had Braun (not sure of the spelling) as our server and Sam as his server assistant. Braun was so amazing and Sam was so on top of everything. We had such a great time. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive and really funny. We were all laughing and enjoying ourselves.
    

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    BLUEHAWKSIX

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I have been to Vintana many times over the years -- this time to celebrate our 43rd anniversary. During COVID I thought the restaurant got a little wobbly, service-wise, but I'm happy to report the Vintana is back to its usual splendor. We enjoyed a fantastic dining experience in all respects. Our server was Lisa and she had that rare combination of delight and competence. She pointed out that it was "wine Wednesday" all wines were half priced. That worked! She also recommended an absolutely sumptuous dessert (warm butter cake). When it was served, she announced that it was with the compliments of the house. All in all, it was a wonderful part of a beautiful day!
    

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    HarryJ

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5

    Nice place. Food was ok . Service was a bit slow. Chocolate dessert was very dry.
    

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