What a unique and wonderful experience. They pour purpose and intention into creating a new menu every week, treating you to what it feels like to be part of a high quality, culinary family.The best food & wine pairings they create each week from hand-sourcing their freshest ingredients in the marketplace, could truly only be elevated if we were dining there at the restaurant to feel right at home.We tasted an incredible Truffle Chicken dish that surprisingly stole the show among the other dishes, only by an overall collective vote though, because all the plates were so delicious, and perfect in portion.This Truffle Chicken paired well with their suggestion of the featured wine “Ramey Pinot Noir wine” and, wow, I cannot describe to you the delicious smell of Truffle hitting your nose with so much detail before you even taste it.The Lamb Shanks and Syrah wine (also featured by Ramey) paired really well, and wow, the Lamb meat…. If you ever get the chance at this dish, order it, share it, pair it & compare it.The pork tenderloin definitely deserves recognition here, and as a delicate meat to choose as a “take out” dish, this is one to look forward to when they start hosting in person again, or if you book a private event there.The sides that came with each dish…Very impressive. Such savory and complimentary sides, and Im going to leave this a secret for you to experience yourself. Expect uniquely crafted items in ways you are only left wondering… “how?”And, the grande finalé… the dessert!This week was a Cherry Jubilee Cheesecake that brought it all home, and paired with a Spanish Orange Brandy, for those who want to fully indulge in the dessert experience.You might THINK you don’t want Cherries Jubilee with your cheesecake, but I’m telling you now… you don’t know, what you don’t know!Just say YES to everything they’re creating there, just as you would to your family if your family were master chefs who cared about your well being with quality food.You cannot be disappointed here, so, grab some friends, order everything they’re offering that week… and share it in a tasting and pairing experience, like family would.What a pleasure.In a world of restaurants of lost art and care for the body, mind, and spirit… the Wine Vault & Bistro may be the last one standing.
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.
Very nice food and presentation. Good prices and very good service
San Diego’s best kept secret. The place never disappoints.
Currently Wine Vault is offering pre-order only. Get on their email list. They will email menu on Sunday for pick-up the following weekend. They offer wine tastings or bottles and some cocktails geared to their menu. Service is friendly and efficient. Food is excellent.
Fantastic, equal to an abroad French or Spanish food tour. The wine pairing is top notch. The chef loves his citrus seafood appetizers and very sweet desserts.
The team seems to always knock it out of the park with their food and wine pairings and special events such as this one.
Great gourmet take out and wine flights. Very well managed. New menu each week.
Great food with quality ingredients. Next time I'll be back with my coworkers. The bill was fair for the quality of food. Feels similar to a cafe in Chicago I loved.
Service is always timely even when they have a full house. Prices that won't shock you.