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VAGA Restaurant & Bar Encinitas Reviews from The Last Year
I went for brunch during the middle of the week.
Food was over priced hotel style and just ok. The view was amazing.
Went for dinner with my wife and another couple and were
Went for dinner with my wife and another couple and were disappointed with the service and overall dish quality given the location and prices. Would recommend the bar for the drinks and amazing view but can't say I would dine at the restaurant again.
The three stars are for the service and view, our white
The three stars are for the service and view, our white wine was room temperature (my friends asked for ice, kind of embarrassing to put ice in your wine) I ordered the chicken, beautiful presentation but so dry. I discarded half of my meal. They don't take cash so paying for valet with 5 cars in our party was a bit of a lengthy process, the poor guy worked as fast as he could. I can't imagine how long it would take on a weekend night. I would go back for the view and a cocktail, but not the food.
When I approached the reception desk at Vaga Restaurant at
When I approached the reception desk at Vaga Restaurant at about 11:45 am for my 12 Noon reservation on a Sunday, the tattooed hostess was furiously tapping on her I-Pad. Oddly, she continued her incessent tapping as I checked in and provided my name, scarcely looking up at me during the process. What on earth was so urgent on that I-Pad? Although the restaurant was nearly dead empty except for three occupied tables, the hostess asked me to wait a moment "to the side". She then resumed her furious I-Pad tapping. After waiting and standing there in the empty room for TEN MINUTES, I approached the tapping hostess [yes, she was STILL going at it!] and advsied her that i had just undergone a total left knee replacement surgery and could I please be taken to one of the sea of empty tables in the dining room. She seeemed surprised by my presence, and commented "she wasn't sure" if a server were available. Note---as stated above, the room was nearly empty, there seemed to be a number of staff members milling about, and at NO time later did any additional servers come on duty in the dining room, so it is not as if she was waiting for additional staff to arrive before seating me. Nonetheless,, I was seated at that time. The restaurant was "out" of the bottle of Iitalian Sparkling wine I initially requested. Accordingly, I went with a bottle of French Champagne, which I emjoyed. Once seated, the service by a young blond woman from Vermont [I forget her name] was kind an efficient. She was assited by Joey from Philadelphia, who was equally pleasant I noticed other people who arrived after me were also made to wait inexplicably long times by the hostess before being seated. Why? What is going on at the reception at Vaga? The Fish escabeche was delicious and beautifully served. The valet parking up front is easy and seamless, and the attendants greet you nicely. Someone thereafter opens the door to the lobby, which is a nice touch.
Came for the views, stayed for the food! Its a great spot
Came for the views, stayed for the food! Its a great spot for brunch, lunch and/or dinner. Cant go wrong with any if their dishes. Vaga made my stay at Alila that much more enjoyable with convenient food and rooftop options all in one. Had their grilled chicken sandwich which was great quality and hit the spot. We also enjoyed the drinks by the fireplace outside at the rooftop bar. Staff were nice a d very hospitable. When we didnt quite enjoy one of the drinks they were kind and took it off the tab. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful evening at Vaga tonight.
The atmosphere was cozy, and the service was exceptional. The house cocktails were delicious, and the food was bursting with flavor. The duck carnitas struck the perfect balance of savory, complemented by the escabeche for texture and balance. The Caesar salad with full leaf lettuce, bright dressing, and homemade thin croutons was impeccable, and the catch of the day was simply divine. The fire roasted sweet potatoes were also a standout. Overall, it was a perfect experience, and we will certainly be returning.
Gorgeous location! Such a hidden gem in northern San Diego!
Gorgeous location! Such a hidden gem in northern San Diego! Food was wonderful, service was excellent, can't wait to come during the day.
We loved the service and view from the restaurant.
The food is outstanding! A real gem on the water!
Gorgeous restaurant and great service, but the food and
Gorgeous restaurant and great service, but the food and wine list missed the mark. The servers also don't know how to properly describe the entrees. I ordered scallops and they were so spicy that I started coughing and sweating (and I do love spicy food!). The chocolate bomb dessert was described as rich and super sweet, but instead it was really flavorless and light with hardly any sugar. The sides of potatoes were just okay. Appetizers were the best with the duck confit tacos (and I'm not a big fan of duck in general). Overall, this restaurant was convenient with great service, but I wouldn't return for another meal.
Amazing drinks and food.
Great ambience. Will definitely be going back. Beautiful sunset views
Food was great and the environment was amazing.
Service was kinda slow but that's okay
Had a wonderful dinner with some friends! Alexis did a
Had a wonderful dinner with some friends! Alexis did a phenomenal job going over the menu, making recommendations and checking in with us periodically. We started with the Parker Rolls (delicious and cutely served in a square cast iron pan) and the Charred Eggplant Dip which was amazing! Three of us had the Fish of the Day (Swordfish). They all enjoyed it served in a simple broth. One of our friends had the sea scallops and said it was delicious as well. Two of us chose the Iberico Secreto which was amazing! It's the Wagyu of of pork and it was tender and flavorful. We also ordered a side of Coal Roasted Brassicas which was Broccoli Rabe, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, etc. in a vinagrette. Crisp and bright - yum! We finished the meal with a mango ice which was a perfect palette cleanser. They also made some great wine recommendations to go with our various meals as well as some delicious cocktails: Old Fashions & Manhattans. For the quality and service, the food is well worth it. The alcohol is where it'll get pricey if you have a limited budget. But we would definitely go back to try some of their other dishes. It was a very enjoyable evening!
We went to the bar restaurant to get the duck carnitas and
We went to the bar restaurant to get the duck carnitas and a few margaritas. The food was good, albeit expensive.. $73 each.. it was yummy. The next day my bank showed they had charges my card not $73 but an additional $83 and another charge for the entire bill for $160.. total charges were around $$250 for two margaritas and duck carnitas for one! I called the restaurant and the girl who I spoke to " told me she would tell the manager and he would call me. Well I never got a call the next day so I called my bank and had them take the 2 extra charges off.. never have heard from the manager yet.. very bad policies not to call your customers back. Maybe they hoped I wouldn't notice? Check your bill before you pay for this overpriced rip off. Will not be going back.
Vaga is defintely worth the price.
The food and service were superb! The flavors were immaculate and magical tasting. We've never had such an experience. My chicken was moist and cooked perfectly. All the flavors melted in our mouths. My boyfriend ordered the Iberico Secreto, Confit Crispy Roots, Escabeche, Pickled Serrano Pepper. Which was amazing and worth the try. We were told that this is the one meat you can eat raw without any worries because of the pigs diet consisting of acorns. We were newbies at a fancy restaurant but they made it so comfortable for our experience. The sun was setting, they had outside heaters and the outdoor seating was very enjoyable. The water was always filled, the music was nice to the ears. Overall a beautiful experience. I recommend 100%
Avoid
The summary: Avoid this place The food: Frankly too expensive for what you are getting. The flavors were about what I would expect from a restaurant at half the price. Some things were good (scallops & short rib appetizer), much of it was meh TBH. Service was fine but not noteworthy. Clearly paying for the views which are admittedly beautiful. The experience: Where I had the most difficulty was purchasing and using a gift card. When i went to get it, the person who I worked with clearly had never done one before. It was about 45 minutes from the time she started until the time I left (with very low confidence it was done correctly). Gifted it to a friend with who we went to the restaurant. Lo and behold, the gift card had a zero balance on it - embarrassing to be honest but I guess it happens. Of course, this becomes my problem as no one at the restaurant could do anything about it. Two phone calls and three emails later over the course of a week (first two of which went unanswered despite my knowing they were received), I am not one step closer to getting my refund despite providing the receipt (which I kept thank god) and being told it would be taken care of. If I wasn't pursuing this, I guarantee they would do nothing. The conclusion: If the mediocre food wasn't enough to prevent me from going back, the total lack of ownership and apologizing for the frustrating experience despite STILL not having done a single thing to resolve the issue means I'll NEVER go back. Most supposedly high end places would at least do something like 'We feel terrible, please come back and we'll comp you drinks'. I can't even get my money back yet. Obviously, they are reliant on the tourism trade and could not care less about having local support. Good luck to them.
Beautiful contemporary restaurant and bar in Encinitas with great views
This restaurant is very stylish with great views and the food was delicious! It doesn't feel like a hotel restaurant. The bar is also really nice! Great cocktails.
The Vega Restaurant at coast highway and La Costa boulevard. The best kept secret in North County Coastal.
The Vega restaurant at the top of this lovely hotel on the beach is, luckily for me, the best-kept secret in all of San Diego County. From the fabulous views (from every table) to the food (very affordable), this is one fantastic restaurant. I can't say enough about it. I would almost not write this review because I like it like it is! No crowds. No waiting. Crazy beautiful. Fabulous food, and the prices. You'd pay $50.00 a plate for less in La Jolla or San Diego and have to wait for a table. It's half that price or less at Vega! Unreal. This is my go-to restaurant now. I will eat out nowhere else!
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
Just wanted to take a second to shout out the reviewer team. Even though they probably review hundreds of listings and bids a day, they still take the time to leave great comments and respond relatively quickly. Thanks!
Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
Appointment
I was waiting on the transfer for name but it hasn’t happened yet and my reservation is tonight , will it be an issue that is hasn’t changed into my name yet
Buyers interested in Bern's Steakhouse: PLEASE READ
Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
Just got scammed!
Thats unfortunate but you can always get your money back if they cancel the reservation.
Congrats on 3 mil
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Need to cancel a bid, not getting a response… how do I do it?
Click on "Take off the Market Option" in your portfolio
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Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.
Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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Mostly from people who don't need their reservations or appointments any longer. AT has no relationship with places listed and acts as a platform connecting buyers and sellers making sure that listed reservations are real and that privacy is not compromised when transacting.
What happens if my bid expires unanswered?
Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.
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