Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

Name: Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara
Address: 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA, United States, 92011
Telephone: (760) 603-6999
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (1069)

$50 and over

Californian

7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

Immerse yourself into a refined modern setting featuring Baja-inspired cuisine and specialty cocktails composed of mezcal and tequila. Enjoy a show kitchen allowing you to get an inside look behind the scenes bringing Chef's creations to center stage. Locally sourced cuisine with a coastal flair is the cornerstone of this fine dining Baja-inspired experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 603-6999
Website
http://www.pontolago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Pierre Albaladejo
Private party facilities
Ponto Lago offers two spacious private dining rooms, perfect for an intimate family gathering or an exclusive corporate event. One dining room seats up to 14 guests and another up to 24 guests. Both rooms offer nature-inspired décor and gorgeous natural lighting to take in Carlsbad’s finest sunsets.
Private party contact
Rio Castro Gordon: (760) 603-6909

Location
7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Cross street
Aviara Parkway
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking with Validation
Entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Parents' Night Out
Multiple dates available
Want to savor a memorable evening at Ponto Lago while ensuring your children are safe and entertained? Our special offer allows parents to enjoy a relaxing dinner while their little ones are cared for by our trusted babysitters, affectionately known as the "Munchkin Minders." Children will enjoy light snacks and beverages as part of this experience. When: Select Thursdays from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Babysitting Fee: Complimentary with a dinner reservation. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 48 hours of the reservation will incur a $50 child cancellation fee. *Reservations based on availability. Only children ages 2-13 eligible. All children must be toilet trained.
Chef's Corner
$185.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience this one-of-a-kind culinary journey and delight your senses as you discover an exquisite array of seasonal flavors and artistry during an exclusive private dining experience inside Ponto Lago at Park Hyatt Aviara. Indulge in a specialty menu curated by the Chef as they detail each course with insight and storytelling, which may be paired with wine or tequila. When: 6:30 pm, Daily $185 per person, Sunday - Thursday $225 per person, Friday & Saturday Tequila pairing and wine pairing add-on experiences available. *Pricing excludes tax and service charge. Only children ages 12+ allowed.
Tequila & Agave Tasting Experience
$52.00 - $95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enhance your dining experience and take flight through Baja by exploring a curated selection of over 50 tequilas and mezcals. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of agave spirits as you sip and savor expressions from Mexico’s most renowned regions. When: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Daily *Pricing excludes tax and service charge. Must be age 21+ to enjoy.

Private dining

Offers

Corkage Free Mondays
Multiple dates available
Mon - 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Join us on Monday nights and enjoy a waived corkage fee when you bring your favorite bottle of wine! Savor Baja-inspired cuisine in a refined modern setting, perfectly paired with your own wine at no additional fee. Reserve your table today.

Popular dishes

What 1,069 people are saying

Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara 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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Californian
North San Diego
Romantic
North San Diego
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ponto Lago at Park Hyatt Aviara offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service and delicious food." Guests rave about the "beautiful location and property," standout dishes like paella, ceviche, and arepas, and the "memorable" atmosphere. Attentive waitstaff, notably Alejandro, enhances the dining experience, making it a "fabulous" choice for special occasions.

1,069 Reviews

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Maria VIP
Orange County6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Typically we have an amazing experience. Not sure if they got a new chef but the food was subpar and the service lacked attentiveness. Unfortunately we had hoped we dined elsewhere this trip to the hotel.
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded 7 days ago
Hi Maria, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Ponto Lago. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're disappointed to hear that we didn't meet your expectations this time around. We appreciate your feedback regarding the food and service, and we will certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the high-quality dining experience we're known for. Best Regards, The Ponto Lago Management Team
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Jeffrey VIP
San Diego73 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The three of us celebrated Father’s Day on the Tuesday following the holiday. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals with the Paella and steak dishes particularly outstanding. To our wonderful surprise, the restaurant comped us a new dessert which they had just introduced to their menu. WE WILL BE BACK!
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on June 18, 2025
Dear Jeffery, Thank you so much for celebrating a belated Father’s Day with us! We're thrilled to hear you all enjoyed your meals—especially the paella and steak. It's wonderful to know the new dessert was a pleasant surprise and hit the mark. We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! -Ponto Lago Management Team
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Robert VIP
San Diego46 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous anniversary dinner with excellent service on the beautiful patio. Thank you, Ponto Lago, for a memorable meal!
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on June 18, 2025
Hi Robert, Thank you for choosing to celebrate such a special occasion with us! We’re so pleased to hear you had a fabulous anniversary dinner and enjoyed both the service and the ambiance of our patio. It means a lot to be part of your memorable evening, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! -Ponto Lago Management Team
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Daisy
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food!!! Would definitely return to try more dishes! Celebrated our anniversary and so sweet of the restaurant to provide a champagne toast and custom dessert!
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on June 13, 2025
Dear Daisy, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had an excellent anniversary celebration with us and enjoyed both the food and service. It was our pleasure to help make the occasion special with a champagne toast and custom dessert. We can’t wait to welcome you back to explore more of the menu! -Ponto Lago Management Team
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Doug
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. We were celebrating our anniversary and we're well cared for. The service was very attentive. The churros were amazing as were the guacamole and crispy blue tortillas. My only complaint was that the dining room was cold, but that's just me.
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on June 13, 2025
Hi Doug, Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with us! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food—especially the churros, guacamole, and crispy blue tortillas—and that our team helped make the occasion feel special with attentive service. We truly appreciate the feedback regarding the dining room temperature and will keep that in mind for future guest comfort. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Ponto Lago Management Team
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lauren
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We participated in their Tequilla tasting and it was exceptional.
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on June 13, 2025
Dear Lauren, Thank you for joining us for our tequila tasting! We’re so glad to hear you had an exceptional experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moment. -Ponto Lago Management Team
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Luc VIP
San Diego7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Second time we come to Ponto Lago. Mostly great food but always one person truly stands out, our server Alejandro! His service is truly exceptional and outstanding. We’ll definitely be back.
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on June 13, 2025
Dear Luc, Thank you for your continued support and for joining us again at Ponto Lago! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your meal, and especially appreciate your kind words about Alejandro. We’re fortunate to have him on our team, and I’ll be sure to pass along your compliments. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Ponto Lago Management Team
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Matt
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service, beautiful location and property. I highly recommend this place!
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on June 13, 2025
Dear Matt, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and the beauty of our location. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. -Ponto Lago Management Team
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Daniel VIP
Chicago / Illinois74 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Spanish restaurant with a great selection of seafood, paella, ceviche and Mexican wines in a beautiful setting - inside our outside.
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on May 26, 2025
Thanks for the review, Daniel! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our seafood, paella, ceviche, and Mexican wines. It's always wonderful to know that our guests had a great dining experience with us. Your kind words about our setting are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Best, The Ponto Lago Management Team
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Volker VIP
Washington, D.C. Area42 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hotel restaurant well filled with diverse resort guests. Spectacular lagoon sunset vistas from outdoor balcony with heaters serving excellent modern Mexican Californian fusion food. Unfortunately the knowledge of the waitstaff is shallow. Spawning oysters drew a blank stare. Otherwise, the service is endearing and very attentive, resort style. We loved the tequila tasting experience although remain unenthusiastic about tequila, we will remain with our preferences for scotch. For us who live in the neighborhood a great place to come a couple of times a year and to bring the out-of-towners and introduce them to modern Californian- Mexican food with a view.
Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraResponded on May 14, 2025
Hello Volker, Thank you for your review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the lagoon sunset views, modern Mexican-Californian fusion cuisine, and attentive service. We apologize for the waitstaff’s lack of knowledge about spawning oysters and are addressing this with our team. It’s great to hear you had fun with the tequila tasting, even if scotch is your preference, and that you see us as a special spot for local visits and out-of-town guests. We look forward to welcoming you back! -The Ponto Lago Management Team
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FAQs

Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara is rated 4.9 stars by 1069 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Aviara Parkway
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking with Validation
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pierre Albaladejo
Entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pontolago.com/
Phone number
(760) 603-6999
Private party facilities
Ponto Lago offers two spacious private dining rooms, perfect for an intimate family gathering or an exclusive corporate event. One dining room seats up to 14 guests and another up to 24 guests. Both rooms offer nature-inspired décor and gorgeous natural lighting to take in Carlsbad’s finest sunsets.
Private party contact
Rio Castro Gordon: (760) 603-6909

Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Parents' Night Out

Chef's Corner

Tequila & Agave Tasting Experience

Private dining

Private Dining Room

Large Private Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Offers

Corkage Free Mondays

Popular dishes

Smoked Tenderloin

New York Strip

Ponto Lago Guacamole

Menu

What 1,069 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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