Modern coastal fare & craft cocktails are paired up in an open, airy setting with waterfront views.
Overlooking San Diego Bay, Chef Matt Richman takes the helm at Vistal, presenting bright, bold combinations influenced by the Baja peninsula coastline through Central California.
Casual chic vibes await, paired with breathtaking sunsets, locally sourced produce, cocktails, beer and wine. Open for a la carte brunch every weekend with limited reservations on our terrace via Open Table.
3.7 – 83 reviews • Restaurant
Menu
| Dinner | |
| Raw Bar | |
| Fresh Oysters daily selection, tomato myrtle mignonette, horseradish |
$19.00 |
| Baja Prawns grappa cocktail sauce, grilled lemon |
$19.00 |
| Tuna Poke Katosan sushi grade ahi, smoked soy sauce, sweet onion, furikake, togarashi, wonton chips |
$19.00 |
| Soup & Salads | |
| French Onion Soup Cazuela veal broth, chile morita, croutons, oaxaca cheese |
$12.00 |
| Vistal Caesar Salad romaine hearts, kale, torn focaccia croutons, parmiggiano reggiano, caesar dressing |
$16.00 |
| Chopped Antipasto Salad romaine, salami, provolone, pepperoncini, green garbanzo, artichoke, green olives, Italian dressing |
$18.00 |
| To Share | |
| Pair of Warm Buttermilk Biscuits white corn, chives, mezcal honey-lime butter |
$4.00 |
| Salsa Macha Guacamole grilled corn, cotija cheese, spicy salsa macha, corn tortilla chips; contains peanuts |
$15.00 |
| Harvest Beetroot Hummus assemblage of fresh, pickled, and roasted farmer’s market vegetables, pumpernickel dukkah soil, grilled pita bread |
$17.00 |
| California Cheese & Charcuterie collection of assorted artisanal California cheeses local salamis, house made salumi seasonal jam and mustard, crackers |
$24.00 |
| Flatbread roasted carrots, pesto alla trapanese, ‘nduja, Humboldt Fog, baby arugula, lemon oil, vincotto |
$18.00 |
| From the Sea | |
| Local Fish Tacos achiote marinated local fish, lime-avocado crema, shredded cabbage & cilantro slaw, pico de gallo served with esquites street corn salad |
$19.00 |
| Seafood Pasta house made casarecce pasta, market fish, baja shrimp, squid, clams, mussels, guajillo seafood broth, served with grilled bread |
$36.00 |
| Campbell River Salmon cider-brine, EVOO crushed fingerlings, garden sorrel sauce, shaved green apple and celeriac salad |
$32.00 |
| Fresh Catch of the Day chef’s whim, ask your server |
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| From the Land | |
| Wagyu Beef Cheeseburger aged cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato, red onion, house pickles, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun served with French fries, masa fries or garden salad |
$20.00 |
| Farmer’s Chicken cast iron seared breast, confit leg, farmer’s market vegetables, citrus mustard jus |
$29.00 |
| Steak Frites grilled 8oz angus hanger steak, blistered tomatoes, grilled scallions, crispy French fries, chimichurri butter |
$34.00 |
| 22oz Bone-In Prime New York Strip prosciutto wrapped grilled asparagus, roasted garlic, cacio e pepe butter |
$72.00 |
| Brunch | |
| Early or Late | |
| Farmer’s Breakfast two farm eggs any style, choice of apple smoked bacon or natural pork sausage hash browns, Sadie Rose ciabatta toast |
$18.00 |
| Three Egg Omelet cage free eggs, fennel sausage, grilled rapini, fontina calabrian chiles, caramelized onions, Sadie Rose ciabatta toast served with hash browns or garden salad |
$19.00 |
| Fork & Knife Breakfast Burrito shredded beef machaca, refritos, hash browns, guajillo salsa, lime zest crema, cotija cheese, topped with two sunny side up eggs |
$21.00 |
| Apple Streusel Pancakes caramelized apples, cinnamon streusel buttermilk syrup, fresh berries |
$16.00 |
| Chilaquiles thick cut corn tortillas, poblano salsa verde, two eggs over easy, red onion, cilantro, fresno chiles, cotija cheese, crema |
$17.00 |
| Shakshouka 63° poached eggs, stewed peppers & tomatoes, feta labneh, cilantro, grilled ciabatta |
$18.00 |
| Garden Tofu Scramble crumbled tofu, turmeric, vegan mozzarella, grilled rapini, tomatoes, garden basil, romesco sauce, malted brown toast |
$18.00 |
| Superfood Parfait Bowl goji berry-coconut yogurt, banana, house chia seed granola farmers market fruit & berries, hemp seeds |
$15.00 |
| On a Toast | |
| Avocado Toast persian cucumber, garden radishes, sesame seeds, crushed red pepper, micro basil, multigrain bread, fresh fruit cup |
$15.00 |
| Smoked Salmon Toast everything spiced cream cheese, marinated tomato, red onion, capers, fresh dill, malted brown bread, fresh fruit cup |
$19.00 |
| French Toast crushed hazelnuts, mint, orange ricotta gelato, vanilla vincotto, fresh berries, challah bread |
$16.00 |
| To Share | |
| California Cheese & Charcuterie collection of assorted artisanal California cheeses local salamis, house made salumi seasonal jam and mustard, crackers |
$24.00 |
| Salsa Macha Guacamole grilled corn, cotija cheese, spicy salsa macha, corn tortilla chips; contains peanuts |
$15.00 |
| Tuna Poke Katosan sushi grade ahi, smoked soy sauce, onions, macadamia, tamago furikake, seagrass, wonton chips |
$19.00 |
| Handhelds | |
| Wagyu Beef Cheeseburger aged cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato, house pickles, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun served with French fries, masa fries or garden salad |
$20.00 |
| Bayside B.L.A.T. house cured bacon, butter lettuce, heirloom tomato, avocado, tarragon aioli, country bread, served with French fries, masa tries or garden salad |
$18.00 |
| Local Fish Tacos achiote marinated local white fish, lime-avocado crema, shredded cabbage & cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, served with esquites street corn salad |
$19.00 |
| Birria Beef Tacos chili braised beef short rib, oaxaca cheese, onions, cilantro, consommé jus, served with esquites street corn salad |
$19.00 |
| Salads & Mains | |
| Chopped Anti Pasto Salad Romaine, salami, provolone, pepperoncini, green garbanzo, artichoke, green olives, Italian dressing. Add Baja Shrimp |
$18.00 |
| Seafood Pasta house made casarecce pasta, market fish, baja shrimp, squid, clams, mussels, guajillo seafood broth, grilled bread |
$36.00 |
| Vistal Caesar Salad romaine hearts, kale, torn focaccia croutons, parmiggiano reggiano, caesar dressing |
$16.00 |
| Steak Frites grilled 8oz angus hanger steak, blistered tomatoes, grilled scallions, crispy French fries, chimichurri butter |
$34.00 |
| Bar Menu | |
| Local Pint Drafts | |
| Pacifico Baja Lager | $9.00 |
| Ballast Point California Kolsch | $9.00 |
| Harland Japanese Lager | $9.00 |
| Alesmith Nut Brown | $9.00 |
| Pizza Port “Shark Bite” Red Ale | $9.00 |
| Stone “Tangerine Express” Hazy IPA | $9.00 |
| San Diego Canned Beer | |
| Societe Light Beer | $8.00 |
| Hess Hop Cloud Hazy IPA | $9.00 |
| Modern Times Coffee Stout | $11.00 |
| Second Chance Porter | $9.00 |
| Embolden Hazy Double IPA | $11.00 |
| Athletic Brewing “Run Wild” 0.05% Alc/Vol | $8.00 |
| Cocktails Cali Style | |
| Chipotle Smoked Old Fashion Tanteo Chipotle Tequila, Corbin Cash Rye, Bitters |
$18.00 |
| Blood Orange Smash Julep Four Roses Bourbon, Blood Orange Juice, Vanilla-Mint Sugar, Fresh Mint |
$16.00 |
| Bird Across the Bay Bali Hai Rum, Cruzan Rum, Basil Infused Sugar, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Fresh Blackberries |
$17.00 |
| Desert Cactus Gracias a Dios Mezcal, Nixta Licor de Elote, Fresh Passionfruit Juice, Lime, Agave |
$17.00 |
| Spice My Guava Tanteo Habanero Tequila, Fresh Guava Puree, Lime Juice, Agave |
$16.00 |
| Worldly Classics | |
| InterContinental 75 Botanist Gin, Honey, Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, Lemon, Honey |
$19.00 |
| American Dutchman Negroni Hendrick’s Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth |
$16.00 |
| Indonesian Nu Fashioned Woodford Reserve, Crème de Cacao, Angostura Bitters |
$16.00 |
| French Moto Ron Zacapa, Grand Marnier, Lemon Juice |
$16.00 |
| Light and Breezy (Zero Proof) Seedlip Garden, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, Lime |
$13.00 |
| Sunset Happy Hour | |
| Bartender’s Drink of the Day | $8.00 |
| House Chardonnay, Rosé, Cabernet | $8.00 |
| Vistal Favorites | |
| Salsa Macha Guacamole Grilled corn, cotija cheese, spicy salsa macha, corn tortilla chips; contains peanuts |
$15.00 |
| California Cheese & Charcuterie Assorted artisanal California cheeses, local salamis, house made salumi seasonal jam and mustard, crackers |
$24.00 |
| Tuna Poke Katosan Sushi grade ahi, smoked soy sauce, onions, seagrass macadamia, tamago furikake, wonton chips |
$19.00 |
| ‘Nduja Flatbread Roasted carrots, pesto alla trapanese, ‘Nduja, Humboldt fog, vincotto, baby arugula, lemon oil |
$18.00 |
| Pepperoni Flatbread Marinara sauce, mozzarella, pickled fresno chili |
$14.00 |
| Vistal Caesar Salad Romaine hearts, kale, torn focaccia croutons, parmiggiano reggiano, Caesar dressing |
$16.00 |
| Local Fish Tacos Achiote marinated local white fish, lime avocado crema, shredded cabbage & cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, served with esquites sweet corn salad |
$19.00 |
| Birria Beef Tacos Chili braised beef short rib, Oaxaca cheese, onions, cilantro, consommé jus, served with esquites sweet corn salad |
$19.00 |
| Waygu Beef Cheeseburger Aged cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato, house pickles, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun, served with french fries, masa fries, or garden salad. Mushrooms for an additional charge |
$20.00 |
| Weekend Brunch | |
| Weekend Buffet | |
| Freshly Baked Pastries From Bread & Cie Bakery seasonal bread pudding, and Gluten Free muffins |
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| Assorted Bagels Sadie Rose Bakery sliced breads, sweet butter, almond butter, and seasonal Jackie’s Jams |
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| Seasonal Whole Fruit and Sliced Organic Fruit | |
| Edible Alchemy Coconut Yogurt Parfait superfood breakfast smoothie |
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| Forest Berries & Myrtle Cured Verlasso Salmon Lox with traditional accoutrements |
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| Cage-Free Scrambled Eggs | |
| Chef’s Dish of the Day | |
| Applewood Smoked Bacon | |
| Natural Pork Sausage | |
| Quiche of the Day | |
| Garlic & Thyme Hashbrowns | |
| Giusto Oatmeal with muscovado sugar and sundried berries |
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| To Share | |
| California Cheese & Charcuterie collection of assorted artisanal California cheeses, local salamis, house made salumi, seasonal jam and mustard, crackers |
$24.00 |
| Salsa Macha Guacamole grilled corn, cotija cheese, spicy salsa macha, corn tortilla chips; contains peanuts |
$15.00 |
| Tuna Poke Katosan sushi grade ahi, smoked soy sauce, onions, macadamia, tamago furikake, seagrass, wonton chips |
$19.00 |
| Early or Late | |
| Farmer’s Breakfast two farm eggs any style, choice of apple smoked bacon or natural pork sausage, hash browns, Sadie Rose ciabatta toast |
$18.00 |
| Chilaquiles thick cut corn tortillas, poblano salsa verde, two eggs over easy, red onion, cilantro, fresno chiles, cotija cheese, crema |
$17.00 |
| Garden Tofu Scramble crumbled tofu, turmeric, vegan mozzarella, grilled rapini, tomatoes, garden basil, romesco sauce, malted brown toast |
$18.00 |
| Three Egg Omelet cage free eggs, fennel sausage, grilled rapini, fontina, calabrian chiles, caramelized onions, Sadie Rose ciabatta toast, served with hash browns or garden salad |
$19.00 |
| Apple Streusel Pancakes caramelized apples, cinnamon streusel, buttermilk syrup, fresh berries |
$16.00 |
| Superfood Parfait Bowl goji berry-coconut yogurt, banana, house chia seed granola farmers market fruit & berries, hemp seeds |
$15.00 |
| Avocado Toast persian cucumber, garden radishes, sesame seeds, crushed red pepper, micro basil, multigrain bread, fresh fruit cup |
$15.00 |
| Handhelds | |
| Wagyu Beef Cheeseburger aged cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato, house pickles, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun, served with French fries, masa fries or garden salad |
$20.00 |
| Local Fish Tacos achiote marinated local white fish, lime-avocado crema, shredded cabbage & cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, served with esquites street corn salad |
$19.00 |
| Birria Beef Tacos chili braised beef short rib, oaxaca cheese, onions, cilantro, consommé jus |
$19.00 |
| Salads & Mains | |
| Steak Frites grilled 8oz angus hanger steak, blistered tomatoes, grilled scallions, crispy French fries, chimichurri butter |
$34.00 |
| Bayside B.L.A.T. house cured bacon, butter lettuce, heirloom tomato, avocado, tarragon aioli, country bread, served with French fries, masa fries or garden salad |
$18.00 |
| Vistal Caesar Salad romaine hearts, kale, torn focaccia croutons, parmiggiano reggiano, caesar dressing |
$16.00 |
| Chopped anti Pasto Salad romaine, salami, provolone, pepperoncini, green garbanzo, artichoke, green olives, Italian dressing; add baja shrimp for an additional charge |
$18.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
Contact Vistal Bar + Restaurant
Address: 901 Bayfront Ct Suite 1, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 535-0485
Website: https://www.vistalsd.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=business-listing
Hours
| Wednesday | 7AM–10PM |
| Thursday | 7AM–10PM |
| Friday | 7AM–12AM |
| Saturday | 7AM–12AM |
| Sunday | 7AM–10PM |
| Monday | 7AM–10PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM–10PM |
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