Wine Vault & Bistro — Restaurant in San Diego

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...

This place is cute and has been a diamond in the rough during this pandemic. They offer take out menus where they pair with a specific winery, offer their wines and then cook a menu to pair with the wine or cocktails! You can order items separately and u can even order wine flights, not whole bottles. It's a wine lovers dream. Their covid measures are top notch when u pick up your food and they offer u an adult beverage while you wait in line 6 feet apart. They even have clean/dirty pens. The wines have all been really good. There hasn't been one that was not drinkable and believe me this pandemic has brought out some undrinkable delivery wines. Haha The food for the most part is excellent. Their home kit gumbo very authentic and tasty. Their short ribs, pulled pork sliders and beef bourginon were amazing. The thai dishes could use a little work. Cost is reasonable. The staff is super friendly. I can't wait until covid is over so I can actually hang out here but until then I have enjoyed this service they have put together....

This is my absolute favorite place in San Diego. First, they are only open regularly Thurs - Sat evenings so you need to plan ahead. They staff based on reservations so make sure that you make yours. The neat part of this restaurant, its a pre-fixed 3 course menu each night for $25. For an additional $15, you can have a wine pairing with your dinner. You can't beat the prices and they are very generous with their wine pours. You get a full glass of wine with each course. They have a calendar with their events and menus up on their website. The environment inside is so cozy and warm. They have low level light and farmhouse tables against the walls. Their for sale wine selection is on shelves above the table. They also have an outside dining area but we have always been seated inside. This is a great date night restaurant and I can't recommend it enough. For a foodie and wino like myself, this is the best of all...