Best Romantic Restaurants in Vista

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1. 333 Pacific - Steaks & Seafood

4.6

Exceptional(5407)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Oceanside

Booked 18 times today

Stunning Views of The Famous Oceanside Pier, Innovative Cuisine and Stylish Décor, Seaside California Elegance

2. Valentina

4.8

Exceptional(1795)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Encinitas

Booked 22 times today

A small neighborhood Spanish restaurant in a cute California beach town called Leucadia.we play music and serve wine, tapas, some cocktails and thoughtful hospitality with some dim lighting in a lively environment.We look forward to welcoming you.

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3. PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.4

Awesome(1953)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Carlsbad

Booked 7 times today

Paon restaurant offers California cuisine with French Cafe influences. Beautiful patio dining, elegant Art Deco in intimate dining setting. Private dining available in handsome club environment. Paon chef features seasonal, locally grown organic produce for the palates of fine food lovers from all over the world. Spotlighting organic prime meats, game and fish prepared with traditional French sophistication. Beautiful lounge with old Hollywood feel and relaxing French music. The patio in a Downtown Carlsbad Village atmosphere. Paon's knowledgeable and attentive staff looks forward to creating an exceptional experience.

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4. Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(2721)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlsbad

Booked 17 times today

Nestled in the heart of downtown Carlsbad, Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana offers fabulous Northern Italian cuisine and award-winning service. Enjoy lunch on the outdoor patio or start the evening off at their full-service bar before dinner. A great place for a romantic dinner, a family gathering, a company party or special event. Each of Vigilucci's three locations offer a notable wine menu, made from scratch pastas and sauces, fresh seafood specials, salads, prime steaks, chicken and veal dishes. For off-site events and parties contact Cater. Vigiluccis.comCatering to the most discerning palates for over 25 years,Vigilucci’s catering team can custom create a unique and memorable menu for celebrating life’s special occasions.

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5. Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(4567)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlsbad

Booked 30 times today

Vigilucci's Seafood and Steakhouse offers authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The location sits across from the Pacific on the historic 101 and has one of the best views in San Diego.Open seven days a week. Signature dishes include Caprese salad with bufallo mozzarella and Heirloom tomatoes, made from scratch stuffed pastas, Cioppino, prime steaks, fresh seafood including a warm or cold fresh seafood tower with oysters, clams, mussels, crab, lobster and jumbo prawn. (items may vary )Private Wine Cellar room available for private parties.For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.comCatering to the most discerning palates for over 25 years.Vigilucci’s catering team can custom create a unique and memorable menu for celebrating life’s special occasions.

6. 264 Fresco

4.5

Awesome(2587)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlsbad

Booked 29 times today

264 Fresco offers a warm, lively, and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a romantic date night. With exceptional service, delectable Italian dishes, and a relaxing ambiance, it's an ideal spot for celebrating special events and enjoying a quiet dinner. As one reviewer noted, 'Wonderful experience! Our table was ready even when I arrived early. Our Waiter was charming, attentive, and helpful throughout our dinner. All dishes were delicious and hot. Ambiance was very restful like a Parisian cafe.' So, if you're looking for a romantic dinner spot, 264 Fresco seems to hit the mark!

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7. King's Fish House - Carlsbad

4.6

Exceptional(3981)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Carlsbad

Booked 54 times today

Established in 2003, King’s Fish House is Carlsbad’s choice for seafood. Located just across from the Carlsbad Premium outlets and LEGOLAND, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

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8. Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

4.9

Exceptional(1028)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Carlsbad

Booked 11 times today

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.

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9. Bluewater Grill - Carlsbad

4.6

Exceptional(761)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Carlsbad

Booked 18 times today

Bluewater Grill is a seafood restaurant and grill serving delicious food for over two decades. Located along the swishy water body, the outdoor seating arrangement makes it a refreshing experience to dine in at this restaurant. The Bluewater Grill is a place to go for dinners in large groups, with friends or family; the place is also child friendly. The casual dining space offers television and free Wi-Fi.Bluewater Grill has a full bar which adds to the delectable flavors of the cuisines. Some of the popular cuisine choices at the restaurant & grill include baked stuffed maine lobster, crab crusted cobia, cedar plank salmon, lemon pepper mahi mahi, san Francisco cioppino, Alaskan king crab and linguine vongole. The restaurant also has a wide variety of appetizers, daily specials, salads, a grill menu and deliciously prepared homemade sauces.

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10. Canyons at The Crossings

4.4

Awesome(726)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 9 times today

The Canyons Restaurant is located inside the clubhouse of The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course in North County San Diego, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean! With our unique culinary flare, stone clubhouse, vaulted ceilings, rustic feel, multiple patios, and private dining rooms, The Canyons is perfect for any occasion. We are located right next to Legoland and the Sheraton/Westin Carlsbad Resorts!*Please note that the Canyons Restaurant is open until 3pm daily and Player's Lounge is open after 3pm. Player's Lounge seating is outdoors with the exception of bar seating. There is heaters and fireplaces outside as well as a wind wall for guest comfort.

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Aprilvip
San Francisco Bay Area •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were drawn to restaurant because of the Veal Sweetbreads. They were not the best but they are so hard to find. We enjoyed the beet salad, carpaccio, mussels, gnocchi, salmon tartare. The butternut squash soup was a little thin and not flavorful. We ate in the lounge, I really like the setting in there lounge. We look forward to our next visit.
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PAON Restaurant & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• French American• Carlsbad
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4.4
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Rita
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service is always great, along with the view. One of our favorites in Oceanside!
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333 Pacific - Steaks & SeafoodPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Oceanside
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4.6
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Nick
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Loved it. Spectacular food and service. Highly recomended
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Vigilucci's Cucina ItalianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carlsbad
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4.8
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David
San Diego •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a treat to dine at Vigilucci’s. The service was next level, the fried baby calamari appetizer was light and tender and the seared scallops over mini risotto cakes with a roasted corn, red onion, asparagus, and bell pepper medley, topped with a slightly spicy cherry and sun dried tomato sauce was absolute divinity. Almost forgot the perfectly made old fashioned to kick things off.
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Vigilucci's Seafood & SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlsbad
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4.8
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Robertvip
San Diego •240 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
There are always many ways to praise Valentina, but in few words it is one of the best, if not the best, dining experiences in all of San Diego county.
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ValentinaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Encinitas
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4.8

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. 333 Pacific - Steaks & Seafood

2. Valentina

3. PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar

4. Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana

5. Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

6. 264 Fresco

7. King's Fish House - Carlsbad

8. Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

9. Bluewater Grill - Carlsbad

10. Canyons at The Crossings

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