Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

4.9

1028 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Innovative

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 603-6999
Website
http://www.pontolago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Pierre Albaladejo
Private party facilities
Ponto Lago offers two spacious private dining rooms, perfect for an intimate family gathering or an exclusive corporate event. One dining room seats up to 14 guests and another up to 24 guests. Both rooms offer nature-inspired décor and gorgeous natural lighting to take in Carlsbad’s finest sunsets.
Private party contact
Beth Almario: (760) 603-6909

Location
7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Cross street
Aviara Parkway
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking with Validation
Entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving Feast
$45.00 - $105.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Come hungry and ready to celebrate! We look forward to this special day filled with warmth, gratitude, and delicious food! Join us for a Thanksgiving Feast with family and friends. When: November 28 from 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm $105 per person plus tax and service charge $26 per child (ages 2-12) plus tax and service charge
Christmas Eve and Day Feasts
$35.00 - $125.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
Celebrate the holiday season at Ponto Lago and indulge in Christmas Eve and Day Feasts! Enjoy a festive dining experience with lavish dishes, making this a perfect gathering with family and friends. Reserve your table now! When: December 24 & 25 from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm $125 per person plus tax and service charge $35 per child (ages 2-12) plus tax and service charge
Chef's Corner
$185.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience this one-of-a-kind culinary offering crafted with an exquisite array of seasonal flavors and delicacies. Indulge in a specialty menu curated by the Chef as he details each course to you upon presentation at the table. Delight your senses and discover unforgettable flavors during your own exclusive private dining experience at Chef's Corner. When: 6:30 pm, Daily $185 per person, Sunday - Thursday $225 per person, Friday & Saturday Tequila Pairing starting at $50 per person | Wine Pairing starting at $60 per person *Pricing excludes tax and service charge. Only children ages 12+ allowed.

Offers

Tequila and Agave Tasting Experience
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 5:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Take flight through Baja and explore over 50 different tequila and mezcal selections offered at Ponto Lago. Available starting at 5:30 pm, daily. To reserve, please call (760) 603-6999.

Popular dishes

What 1,028 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Californian
North San Diego
Best Overall
North San Diego
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ponto Lago at Park Hyatt Aviara is an outstanding dining destination offering "fantastic food and service" with a unique Baja flair. Guests rave about the "amazing" flavors and "excellent" service, particularly from standout staff like Alejandro. The elegant atmosphere, lovely patio, and diverse menu options, including fresh seafood and delectable churros, make it a must-visit for special occasions or a delightful evening out.

1,028 Reviews

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Andrea
Denver
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our anniversary here and Norma and Angel took great care of us. Food and wine were outstanding. Plan to come back next year!
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Jay
Philadelphia
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was good. The service was not very good. It was slow and not very attentive. The room did not have a good ambiance and there were many tables with young children.
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Lily
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and experience! Helpful staff and overall pleasant time, accommodating to families!
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Rick
San Diego
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ponto Lago, located in the stunningly appealing Park Hyatt Aviara hotel in Carlsbad, California, is a destination / bucket list restaurant in which to dine in the coastal region of North San Diego County. See my review when we dined at Ponto Lago on October 25, 2023.
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charles
San Diego
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, well paced meal, attentive and excellent service by Alejandro.
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Donna
Puerto Vallarta
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely greeting, music too loud, Tyler helpful in choosing wine, salad not served first, came right before main, whole fish left w/o being split for 2 by server and no utensils to serve it. Probably won’t return!
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Feri
Orange County
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been to Ponto Lago for Sunday brunch twice and really enjoyed their buffet - fresh salads and fruit, multiple warm dishes, and a really nice selection of deserts! Service is great as well.
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Lynn
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fabulous food - exciting menu - we will be back!!!
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Scott
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the chefs table and it was the best restaurant experience we’ve ever had.
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Salvador
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drinks, and staff. Would recommend to anyone, even if you are not staying at the Hyatt.
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FAQs

Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara is rated 4.9 stars by 1028 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Additional information

Cross street
Aviara Parkway
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking with Validation
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pierre Albaladejo
Entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pontolago.com/
Phone number
(760) 603-6999
Private party facilities
Ponto Lago offers two spacious private dining rooms, perfect for an intimate family gathering or an exclusive corporate event. One dining room seats up to 14 guests and another up to 24 guests. Both rooms offer nature-inspired décor and gorgeous natural lighting to take in Carlsbad’s finest sunsets.
Private party contact
Beth Almario: (760) 603-6909

Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving Feast

Christmas Eve and Day Feasts

Chef's Corner

Offers

Tequila and Agave Tasting Experience

Popular dishes

Smoked Tenderloin

New York Strip

Ponto Lago Guacamole

Menu

What 1,028 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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