Please join us (21 and up only, please) on Saturday, September 21 at 6:00 for our Chef’s 5-Course Tasting Menu with paired wines.

Doors open at 5:15 for happy hour and dinner starts promptly at 6:00. Cost is a mere eighty-nine fifty for all five courses and all five paired beverages. Sales tax and a 20% gratuity will be added which will bring the total to just under $115. Due to limited seating, CREDIT CARD RESERVATIONS ARE AN ABSOLUTE MUST. We accept Visa and MasterCard only.

NOTE

Due to the complexity of this menu we regret that we are unable to accommodate vegetarian requests or extensive menu modifications.

CHEF'S 5-COURSE TASTING MENU

Baja Scallop Ceviche | Cucumber + Tomatillo Salsa Verde | Toasted Garlic | Shaved Radishes

2023 Voix de la Vigne Sauvignon Blanc (5 oz. pour)

Fresh Burrata | Heirloom Tomatoes | Hungarian Wax Peppers | Caper + Anchovy Oil | Breadcrumbs

2019 Treana Blanc Rhone-Style White Blend (3 oz. pour)

Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin | Garlic Kale | Sunchokes | Stewed Ratatouille

2021 Rombauer Zinfandel (5 oz. pour)

Grilled Hanger Steak | King Trumpet Mushrooms | Charred Onions | Demi-Glace

2021 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon (3 oz. pour)

Ricotta Semifredo | Rum Macerated Summer Fruit | Sugar Cookie Crumble

Pina Colada (3 oz. pour)

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RSVP

Please RSVP by clicking on the “Contact the Host” button in the box on the right and responding with the following information.

1. your cell number and best time to call so we can call you to update your credit card info if we don’t already have it on file

2. how many people are in your party, and

3. answers to the HEAD’S UP question in the paragraph below if you’re a party of 1 or 2. (IMPORTANT!)

HEAD’S UP

Seating is EXTREMELY limited. We have a very limited number of tables for couples who want to sit by themselves so please let us know if you’re willing to sit at communal tables as that will GREATLY increase your chances of getting in. We also have two firepit tables for two (https://www.winevaultbistro.com/fire-pit) available so let us know if you’re OK with those tables if you want to sit by yourselves. If you’re a party of three or more there won’t be a problem getting your own table. We are currently limiting party sizes to a maximum of six.

LOCATION & PHONE

Wine Vault & Bistro is located in the heart of San Diego between Little Italy and Old Town at 3731-A India Street on the upstairs terrace. Follow the black handrail up the stairs from the sidewalk to our front door. Our phone number is (619) 295-3939.

PARKING

Meters are free after 6:00 so if you park in a metered space just put in enough money (usually under a buck) to get you to 6:00 and then you’ll be home free. Free non-metered on-street parking is also usually available within a 3-block radius. You can also park in the lot behind Shakespeare Pub two doors down, but do not park in El Indio's lot unless you want your car towed! If you can’t find parking next to the restaurant, there’s always LOTS OF PARKING on San Diego Avenue and the adjacent side streets just past the Chevron station across Washington Street. So please don't drive yourself crazy endlessly going around in circles waiting to pounce on that perfect spot when there's TONS OF PARKING less than three blocks away! 

WINE SALES

Although some wines may be in limited quantities, all wines poured at this dinner will be available for purchase at the restaurant until sold out. We reserve the right to limit sales of any rare or allocated wines at our discretion.

WINE NOTES & BOTTLE PRICES

2023 Voix de la Vigne Sauvignon Blanc ~ $18

(Oregon) Winemaker’s Notes: Aromas of mango, gooseberry, fresh summer herbs, lemon zest, honeysuckle, wet stone and peach. The palate has great texture and vibrant acidity with notes of citrus, white pineapple and minerality throughout. Subtle green apple and spice notes linger on the finish.

2019 Treana Blanc Rhone-Style White Blend ~ $22

(Paso Robles) Winemaker’s Notes: 47% Viognier, 35% Marsanne + 18% Roussanne. A stunning, full-bodied, new-world Rhone-style white blend with aromas of orange blossom, honey, peach nectar and a hint of tropical passion fruit. All of those aromas continue on the palette and evolve into rich roasted pineapple and dried apricot with notes of honeysuckle. The finish is long and weighted with a creamy texture that is brightened with a touch of acid.

2021 Rombauer “California” Zinfandel ~ $36

(California) Winemaker's Notes: 94% Zinfandel + 6% Petite Sirah. Aromas of raspberry, cherry, and cranberry mingle with notes of dried herbs and flowers. The palate is full of concentrated red berries, spice, and licorice flavors with a juicy mid palate framed by fine tannins. The finish is long, silky and full of flavor.

2021 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon ~ $45

(Napa Valley) Winemaker Notes: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc + 1% Petit Verdot. This fresh and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with aromas of blackberry, mulberry, cassis, and violet. On the palate, bright flavors of cranberry, red plum, cherry, and lavender are intertwined with supple tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, smooth finish. ~~~ Review by Wine Enthusiast ~ 94 points: Seductive oak spices and a plush mouthfeel come with abundant red and black fruits in this full-bodied, appropriately tannic wine that needs time to reach its full potential. Pine and rosemary accents merge nicely with the blackberries and blueberries. Best from 2028–2038. ~~~ Review by James Suckling ~ 93 points: Spiced and creamy character with ripe dark berries and a chocolate and bark undertone. Lots of cassis and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, polished and sleek with chalky texture and hints of graphite at the end. Lingering finish.

Pina Colada

The original Tiki cocktail. Still a refreshing classic after all these years that’s also perfect as a night cap with a creamy dessert like this one. Only three simple ingredients: pineapple juice, premium white Jamaican rum and coconut. Pre-chilled and served on the rocks instead of the typical crushed ice “slurpie-style” to prevent “brain freeze” and allow you to taste the drink undiluted. Yum!

THE FINE PRINT

Due to fluctuations of supply, we reserve the right to make substitutions of equal or greater value in case any of the wines or foods become unavailable. Please, ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 ... even if your babysitter flakes out on you at the last minute!

Hope to see you here. Buon appetito and cheers!

Chris