Dmitriy Y
Excellent experience. We had the three course menu, with the wine pairing. Servers and staff made us feel welcome and were knowledgeable about all menu options. The sea bass was one of the best seafood dishes I have had. Everything was so fresh. The available wines were all great additions to the meal. Perfect ambiance for a date night. If you are in San Diego, this is a must visit.
Michael Nazarinia
We went for a Thursday night special dinner and wine pairing. The atmosphere is very quiet and cozy. The candle light makes the mood relaxing and romantic. The food was excellent it came out in three courses. The waiter was attentive and everything came out on time and at the correct temperature. There was a private party in the entrance area and the place would make a wonderful venue for a party. 2 1/2 hours went by really fast. Had a great time would go back again And recommend it for a great evening where you can actually enjoy the food and the drink and your company.
Letriece Johnson
I think I’ve found my new favorite restaurant. Walking in immediately I fell in love. It’s so quaint and romantic. I love candles and burning fires and they had both. The staff greeted you welcomely and sat you down immediately. This is because it’s a reservation only restaurant. As I sat down I was served with water, hot fresh bread/ butter and a complementary glass of champagne. My visit was during restaurant week and the menu was incredible. The wine pairings was a perfect match. I enjoyed every bite; rich and exotic flavors, perfectly cooked, heaven in every bite.
Jose Calderon
What an incredible experience. We had a delicious meal with wine pairing for the prize of OK food and crappie wine in other places. Great atmosphere. Wild Salmon was amazing. My new favorite spot in San Diego.
Keisha Wendt
This is my favorite restaurant ever. We've flown from Seattle just to have a special dinner at the Wine Vault. Recently I was in town and tried their take out service and was skeptical that the reheating would hold up to how amazing the dishes were pre-pandemic and I was pleasantly surprised. I love that they choose the wines first then come up with a menu of unique flavors to best pair with the wines (instead of the other way around like most restaurants). Pre-pandemic the tasting menu dishes were generous tapas-sized but combined as a 5 course meal, I always came away quite full. Now as take out, they are large full meal sizes for each dish. The staff there is amazing - friendly, helpful & generous.
Monica Guevara
Reservations in advance are helpful to get a spot at this dinner only place. They also update their website with the latest menu items. I recommend doing the wine pairing with the meal - it is worth it! Some items on the seasonal menu are definitely better than others but the courses are small enough and sufficient that you should get full by the end. Great lighting and makes it feel like a casually elegant date night.
L L
During COVID, Wine Vault & Bistro is doing epic take-out orders. Great value, great quality. Their bottle wine prices are better than grocery stores, insane. Dont miss out!
Melissa St. James
Such a gem, fantastic food and wine pairings and the owners are fantastic people. The service is always great. The winemaker dinners are informative and fun.
Elise Joy Allan
What a sublime experience. This airy, unpretentious atmosphere made it feel like we were at a friends summer cabin for dinner. We did one of their Saturday night 5-course dinners -- inventive, fresh ideas every week, really outstanding wine pairings, and each protein was flawlessly cooked. The staff couldn't have been more friendly or attentive, and the price was more than fair for the experience and quality. I am looking forward to returning and recommending to all of my friends in the area!
Patricia V Waldron
The best food and wine pairings in San Diego. Love Mary & Chris, the proprietors, who always welcome us warmly ... and the curated selection of wines with food we always enjoy immensely!
Michael David Simons
We had a party of 6 and opted for the 10 course tasting meal with wine pairings. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the wines and food courses were paired. An excellent balance of seafood, vegetable, and proteins to provide a wide variety of food tastings that all paired well with the red wines selected. It was definitely a great time and we will be doing it again in the future. Also, really great service with very competent and well-educated servers who could detail the individual components of each dish and the subtle flavors of each wine.
Lisa Kelley
Wine Vault & Bistro is a spectacular restaurant and wine experience. I was introduced to this lovely place through my friends 3 years ago and I've kept coming back since!! Chris and his wife also arrange travel abroad with wine tasting in tucked away places that are superb. Definitely 5 stars in my book to Chef Gregory and the staff. Impeccable attention to detail and all are very personable!
Isabel Bartolomeo
The food was okay. The lamb was underseasoned. I wanted to do the wine pairing with the 5 course meal but unfortunately I was told there was no substitutions. I told the waitress I prefer red wine and I’m not a fan of super sweet wines like moscato. The wine pairing includes moscato. The restaurant was not accomodating to your taste at all. Since they did not accommodate the wine pairing to my taste, I bought a bottle of Spanish wine which was mediocre and there was no sommelier there to help you pick a wine that you like.
Shelley Rieth
Lovely dining experience. It was my first time here, and some friends wanted to take me out for my birthday. The menu was prix fixe, three course, three choice menu. The food was very good, the wine pairings were exceptional, the ambience was delightful, and the service was perfect. Definitely recommended.
Brenda Gold
I went on a night of a 5 course meal, unknowing. Eventhought the menu is set with no changes, they were very kind with my vegetarian needs and surprised me by adjusting the dishes to my needs. Thank you.
Jean M Buckley
What a wonderful surprise I had visiting this restaurant. The wait staff was
very helpful in explaining the wine with the entree. Food was very good,
wine exceptional
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I would like to visit again on my next trip to San Diego.
Kirsten Pekrul Dominguez
An exceptional gastronomical experience! Every bite was exquisite and every wine paired was perfect. The service was amazing. I can’t wait to go back and do it again!!
Greg Oltmanns
Total hit - we read about Wine Vault online before coming to San Diego. We will make sure we visit again next time we are in town. The food and wine pairings are wonderful. And the service put the experience over the top. It's a great deal with the opportunity to sample some wonderful food and great wines.
Allison Rossett
Setting is great, as is the concept. But we were disappointed in a few of the dishes. The meatballs were dry; the soup almost cool when it should be warm. The mains were mostly yummy.
Nicole Antoinette
Words cannot describe how amazing the food is at Wine Vault & Bistro. Chef Gregory Chavez is bursting with talent and consistently pleases your palate. The Wine Vault is truly a hidden gem in Mission Hills!
RL Milli
Always a 10. Get the wine pairings, they do a good job of actually selecting wine that enhances the flavors of the food.
Gi Claassen
Great wines, great food and great people. You can't ask for more! Always a great time here and learn a lot about wines and winemaking at the winemaker dinners. Thanks for being there, Chris and Mary!!!
Deborah Gilmour Smyth
LOVE everything about this restaurant! Food, wine, artistry, service! San Diego's finest!
Kirt Gilliland
This is a great place. We
have met some of our best friends here sharing wine and great food. The owners, Chris and Mary do an incredible job of making everyone feel like family. A perfect place to take friends, family or business associates for a fabulous night of wine, food and friendship.
Elaine Gower
Always excellent food wine pairing and great service. Never disappoints.
CJ Alexandria
Amazing food, Amazing ambiance, great service. Definitely an experience.
Michael Anthony Cheatham
The best place in town for food and wine, period!!!!!
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