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.
Based on 48 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: (760) 603-3773
Website: http://www.pontolago.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 7–11 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7–11 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7–11 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7–11 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 7–11 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–11 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7–11 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Ryan Smith (Imagesmiths)
It is one of the most amazing restaurants I have been to in a long time. It is delicious and entertaining as the kitchen is fully open to see from all areas of the restaurant. It looks like an iron chef show right in front of you live. Filled with culinary masters of their craft. The food was extraordinary, and the staff honestly matched any fine dining experience you will have anywhere in the world. Jacob the the manager for all three installations, was impeccable his knowledge and service was top notch. The waiters and staff made this visit so memorable that it will stay with me my whole life. This is a special treat, and if you are local or traveling to Carlsbad, stop by and treat yourself and your family to some of the best food and service in all of San Diego.
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Jose Baldonado
We came for the Sunday Brunch Buffet. The sides were the stars here. The main dishes were good but not great. The paella needed more flavor, but had good amounts of seafood in it. I wish they also offered some traditional breakfast meats like bacon and sausage. I understand that may not fit the Mexican theme, but that’s ok.
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Mark Steele
Really enjoyed my experience here. I was single diner apprehensive about taking a table solo.
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Trav Smith
This restaurant is STUNNING! Absolutely gorgeous with every detailed though of during design.
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Chris “Impulse” Butler
So it’s morning there was a buffet type style setting with everything you can think of from bagels to fresh fruit to lox four different items it was $40 a person or you can order off the menu
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Midori Tora
Staff is very passionate about the meals they serve. Everything was so wonderful and beautiful. The scallops, hay flamed mushrooms and harvest potatoes were a hit with our table. Honestly there wasn’t anything that we didn’t like. Great Job~!
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Alena Blasio
This was our first experience dining at Ponto Lago and we truly LOVED all of the food fusion, and creative culinary delights. We will definitely return, and look forward to the adventurous dishes… Also,. GET THE CHURROS!
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Alan Wong
Innovative cuisine in a beautiful setting. We had the lamb, paella and chicken; all the dishes were presented beautifully and came out perfect.
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Ryan Pence
You always have a high bar set when you go to the Avivara but you need to raise it for Ponto Lago because this place is simply incredible. I was only able to post a picture of my old fashioned because we ate the food too quickly to take photos.
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Davina Bolinsky
Foods great, people are great. They were nice enough to sit my wife and I on the balcony. We had a lovely dinner.
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