VAGA Restaurant & Bar Menu

2100 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

BITES ADDITIONAL BITES FOR THE TABLE BENEDICTS OMELETS HOUSE SPECIALTIES GREENS FEATURED ITEMS SWEET STARTERS FROM THE GARDEN ENTREES SIDES SWEETS

BITES
- Parmesan Fries
  fresh herb mix, herbed labneh dip
- Pretzel Bites
  mexican queso dip, roasted poblanos and jalapeños, spicy mustard, cilantro
- Vegetable Crudité
  herbed labneh, seasonal Vegetables
- Crispy Chickarrones
  tossed in choice of umami glaze or passion fruit, mojito sauce, green onion, fennel slaw dairy-free
ADDITIONAL BITES
- VAGA Burger
  beef or beyond meatless burger, harissa bacon jam, caramelized onion, smoked aioli, parmesan fondue, choice of french fries or side VAGA salad
- Local Hamachi Crudo
  roasted beets, yuzu koshu, crudo fish, pomegranate dairy-free, gluten-free
- Beef Tartare
  tapioca puff, savory sabayon, pecans, mustard greens dairy-free, gluten-free
FOR THE TABLE
- Fresh Baked Pastries
  Daily Flavors, Gluten Free Available
- Avocado Toast
  Grilled Sourdough, Dukkah Crumble, Feta Cheese. Add Two Eggs for an additional charge
- Baja Halibut 'Lox' Toast
  Grilled Sourdough, Herbed Labneh, Fennel, Pickled Onion. Side VAGA Salad
BENEDICTS
- Avocado & Spinach
- Dry Cured Lamb 'Ham'
- Lobster Claw & Spinach
OMELETS
- Market Vegetable
  Roasted Sum64, 0mer, Squash, Spinach, Sundried Tomato, Mushroom
- Carne Asada
  Marinated Steak, Bell Pepper
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
- Vaga Breakfast
  Two Organic Farm Fresh Eggs, Sliced Tomato, Crispy Herb Potatoes. Choice of:
- Stacked Chilaquiles
  Beans, Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco, Lime Crema, Fried Eggs
- Chicken Sandwich
  Potato Roll, Arugula, Sun Dried Tomato Aioli
- Tuna Melt
  Smoked Tuna, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato. Served with: French Fries or Side VAGA Salad
- Kimchi Fried Rice
  Kimchi, Marinated Mushrooms, Scallion Ginger Oil
- Sunrise Sandwich
  Fried Egg, Smoked Aioli, Parmesan Fondue, Crispy Herb Potatoes.
- Baked Quiche
  Caramelized Onion, Spinach, Feta, Side VAGA Salad
- Vaga Burger
  Beef or Beyond Meatless Burger, Parmesan Fondue, Harissa, Bacon Jam, Caramelized Onion, Smoked Aioli. Served with: French Fries or Side VAGA Salad.
- Yakisoba
  Yu Choy, Cucumber, Scallion Ginger Oil, Crispy Shallots
- Seabass
  Yu Choy, Vadouvan, Lotus dairy-free, gluten-free
GREENS
- Vaga Salad
  Mixed Greens, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Persian Cucumber, Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Mustard Vinaigrette, Toasted Sunflower Seeds.
- Lobster Salad
  Arugula, Maine Lobster Knuckle & Claws, Shiso, Radish, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette, Poached Shrimp, Marinated Egg
- Crudite
  Seasonal Vegetables, Labneh
- Kalbi Steak Salad
  Lettuce, Pear, Orange-Sesame
FEATURED ITEMS
- One Egg
- Avocado
- Single Pastry
- Toast
- Bacon
- Grilled Chicken
- Two Eggs
- Fruit
- French Fries
- Potatoes
- House Sausage
- Grilled Steak
SWEET
- South Ponto Pancakes
  Citrus Curd, Cream Cheese Poppy Seed, Glaze, Lemon Almond Crumble. Choice of
- Bloomed Chia Pudding Seed
  Assorted Berries, Dates, Toasted Coconut
- Bread Pudding French Toast
  Pear, Hazelnut Crumble, Crispy Rosemary
- Yogurt Bowl
  Seasonal Berries, House Granola
- Oats
  Steel Cut Oats, Banana, Blueberries, House Granola, Dulce de Leche
STARTERS
- Warm Bread
  cultured butter
- Hoja Santa Griddled Cheese
  tomato & herb sauce, corn tortillas, crispy shallots dairy-free
- Birria Clams
  birria broth, escabeche, grilled sourdough dairy-free
- Beef Tartare
  grilled focaccia bread, Castelvetrano olives, egg yolks, sherry jam dairy-free, gluten-free
- Duck Carnitas
  black bean, guacsalsa, salsa macha, corn tortillas dairy-free, gluten-free
- Onion & Mushroom Miso Soup
  caramelized miso onions, coconut milk sourdough & gruyere gratin vegan dairy-free, gluten-free
- Citrus & Yellowtail Crudo
  grapefruit & orange segments, coconut leche de tigre,curry leaves dairy-free, gluten-free
- Seared Scallops
  celery root puree, VAGA chili crisp, pickled butter beans
- Short Rib
  black vinegar adobo, salsa macha, corn tortillas dairy-free
FROM THE GARDEN
- Baja Caesar
  baby gem lettuce, tj caesar dressing, parmesan
- Vaga Salad
  heirloom cherry tomatoes, toasted sunflower seeds, persian cucumber, queso fresco, mustard vinaigrette
- Fennel & Honey Crisp Apple
  marinated chayote, whipped garbanzo beans, walnut dukkha, queso fresco
ENTREES
- Market Risotto
  arborio rice, coastal roots vegetables, cotija cheese
- Whole Fish
  ancho powder, tarragon aioli, cherry tomato, crispy capers
- Koji Aged Hanger Steak
  roasted shishito, peanut mole, pickled shallots
- Roasted Chicken
  spicy peri peri, habanada yogurt, roasted squash
- Market Fish
  tomato & caper caldillo, olives, roasted potatoes
- 18oz R&R Farms Ribeye
  mustard rub, based roots, broken herb vinaigrette, celery root cloud
- Crispy Pork Milanesa
  napa cabbage coriander yogurt, tomatillo dairy-free, gluten-free
SIDES
- Roasted Roots
  yuzu butter, roasted sunchokes & celery root
- Roasted Squash
  coriander yogurt, fresh pickled cilantro
- Creamy Polenta
  goat cheese, maiz crumble, herb vinaigrette
- Hearth Fired Sweet Potato
  peanut mole, maldon salt
- Grilled Broccolini
  romesco sauce, olive oil vegan dairy-free, gluten-free
SWEETS
- Tres Leches De Limón
  meyer lemon poppy seed cake, sourdough crumble, lychee gelato
- Malted Chocolate Bombe
  malted milk semifreddo, milk chocolate feuilletine, black salt cocoa gems
- Mango Coconut Sticky Rice
  mango & pandan jewels, toasted coconut tapioca, caramelized peanuts
- Passionfruit Custard Cazuelita
  black sesame meringues, passionfruit seeds, tonka bean

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BITES ADDITIONAL BITES FOR THE TABLE BENEDICTS OMELETS HOUSE SPECIALTIES GREENS FEATURED ITEMS SWEET STARTERS FROM THE GARDEN ENTREES SIDES SWEETS

BITES
- Parmesan Fries
  fresh herb mix, herbed labneh dip
- Pretzel Bites
  mexican queso dip, roasted poblanos and jalapeños, spicy mustard, cilantro
- Vegetable Crudité
  herbed labneh, seasonal Vegetables
- Crispy Chickarrones
  tossed in choice of umami glaze or passion fruit, mojito sauce, green onion, fennel slaw dairy-free
ADDITIONAL BITES
- VAGA Burger
  beef or beyond meatless burger, harissa bacon jam, caramelized onion, smoked aioli, parmesan fondue, choice of french fries or side VAGA salad
- Local Hamachi Crudo
  roasted beets, yuzu koshu, crudo fish, pomegranate dairy-free, gluten-free
- Beef Tartare
  tapioca puff, savory sabayon, pecans, mustard greens dairy-free, gluten-free
FOR THE TABLE
- Fresh Baked Pastries
  Daily Flavors, Gluten Free Available
- Avocado Toast
  Grilled Sourdough, Dukkah Crumble, Feta Cheese. Add Two Eggs for an additional charge
- Baja Halibut 'Lox' Toast
  Grilled Sourdough, Herbed Labneh, Fennel, Pickled Onion. Side VAGA Salad
BENEDICTS
- Avocado & Spinach
- Dry Cured Lamb 'Ham'
- Lobster Claw & Spinach
OMELETS
- Market Vegetable
  Roasted Sum64, 0mer, Squash, Spinach, Sundried Tomato, Mushroom
- Carne Asada
  Marinated Steak, Bell Pepper
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
- Vaga Breakfast
  Two Organic Farm Fresh Eggs, Sliced Tomato, Crispy Herb Potatoes. Choice of:
- Stacked Chilaquiles
  Beans, Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco, Lime Crema, Fried Eggs
- Chicken Sandwich
  Potato Roll, Arugula, Sun Dried Tomato Aioli
- Tuna Melt
  Smoked Tuna, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato. Served with: French Fries or Side VAGA Salad
- Kimchi Fried Rice
  Kimchi, Marinated Mushrooms, Scallion Ginger Oil
- Sunrise Sandwich
  Fried Egg, Smoked Aioli, Parmesan Fondue, Crispy Herb Potatoes.
- Baked Quiche
  Caramelized Onion, Spinach, Feta, Side VAGA Salad
- Vaga Burger
  Beef or Beyond Meatless Burger, Parmesan Fondue, Harissa, Bacon Jam, Caramelized Onion, Smoked Aioli. Served with: French Fries or Side VAGA Salad.
- Yakisoba
  Yu Choy, Cucumber, Scallion Ginger Oil, Crispy Shallots
- Seabass
  Yu Choy, Vadouvan, Lotus dairy-free, gluten-free
GREENS
- Vaga Salad
  Mixed Greens, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Persian Cucumber, Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Mustard Vinaigrette, Toasted Sunflower Seeds.
- Lobster Salad
  Arugula, Maine Lobster Knuckle & Claws, Shiso, Radish, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette, Poached Shrimp, Marinated Egg
- Crudite
  Seasonal Vegetables, Labneh
- Kalbi Steak Salad
  Lettuce, Pear, Orange-Sesame
FEATURED ITEMS
- One Egg
- Avocado
- Single Pastry
- Toast
- Bacon
- Grilled Chicken
- Two Eggs
- Fruit
- French Fries
- Potatoes
- House Sausage
- Grilled Steak
SWEET
- South Ponto Pancakes
  Citrus Curd, Cream Cheese Poppy Seed, Glaze, Lemon Almond Crumble. Choice of
- Bloomed Chia Pudding Seed
  Assorted Berries, Dates, Toasted Coconut
- Bread Pudding French Toast
  Pear, Hazelnut Crumble, Crispy Rosemary
- Yogurt Bowl
  Seasonal Berries, House Granola
- Oats
  Steel Cut Oats, Banana, Blueberries, House Granola, Dulce de Leche
STARTERS
- Warm Bread
  cultured butter
- Hoja Santa Griddled Cheese
  tomato & herb sauce, corn tortillas, crispy shallots dairy-free
- Birria Clams
  birria broth, escabeche, grilled sourdough dairy-free
- Beef Tartare
  grilled focaccia bread, Castelvetrano olives, egg yolks, sherry jam dairy-free, gluten-free
- Duck Carnitas
  black bean, guacsalsa, salsa macha, corn tortillas dairy-free, gluten-free
- Onion & Mushroom Miso Soup
  caramelized miso onions, coconut milk sourdough & gruyere gratin vegan dairy-free, gluten-free
- Citrus & Yellowtail Crudo
  grapefruit & orange segments, coconut leche de tigre,curry leaves dairy-free, gluten-free
- Seared Scallops
  celery root puree, VAGA chili crisp, pickled butter beans
- Short Rib
  black vinegar adobo, salsa macha, corn tortillas dairy-free
FROM THE GARDEN
- Baja Caesar
  baby gem lettuce, tj caesar dressing, parmesan
- Vaga Salad
  heirloom cherry tomatoes, toasted sunflower seeds, persian cucumber, queso fresco, mustard vinaigrette
- Fennel & Honey Crisp Apple
  marinated chayote, whipped garbanzo beans, walnut dukkha, queso fresco
ENTREES
- Market Risotto
  arborio rice, coastal roots vegetables, cotija cheese
- Whole Fish
  ancho powder, tarragon aioli, cherry tomato, crispy capers
- Koji Aged Hanger Steak
  roasted shishito, peanut mole, pickled shallots
- Roasted Chicken
  spicy peri peri, habanada yogurt, roasted squash
- Market Fish
  tomato & caper caldillo, olives, roasted potatoes
- 18oz R&R Farms Ribeye
  mustard rub, based roots, broken herb vinaigrette, celery root cloud
- Crispy Pork Milanesa
  napa cabbage coriander yogurt, tomatillo dairy-free, gluten-free
SIDES
- Roasted Roots
  yuzu butter, roasted sunchokes & celery root
- Roasted Squash
  coriander yogurt, fresh pickled cilantro
- Creamy Polenta
  goat cheese, maiz crumble, herb vinaigrette
- Hearth Fired Sweet Potato
  peanut mole, maldon salt
- Grilled Broccolini
  romesco sauce, olive oil vegan dairy-free, gluten-free
SWEETS
- Tres Leches De Limón
  meyer lemon poppy seed cake, sourdough crumble, lychee gelato
- Malted Chocolate Bombe
  malted milk semifreddo, milk chocolate feuilletine, black salt cocoa gems
- Mango Coconut Sticky Rice
  mango & pandan jewels, toasted coconut tapioca, caramelized peanuts
- Passionfruit Custard Cazuelita
  black sesame meringues, passionfruit seeds, tonka bean

VAGA Restaurant & Bar Menu

BITES

Parmesan Fries

Pretzel Bites

Vegetable Crudité

Crispy Chickarrones

ADDITIONAL BITES

VAGA Burger

Local Hamachi Crudo

Beef Tartare

FOR THE TABLE

Fresh Baked Pastries

Avocado Toast

Baja Halibut 'Lox' Toast

BENEDICTS

Avocado & Spinach

Dry Cured Lamb 'Ham'

Lobster Claw & Spinach

OMELETS

Market Vegetable

Carne Asada

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

Vaga Breakfast

Stacked Chilaquiles

Chicken Sandwich

Tuna Melt

Kimchi Fried Rice

Sunrise Sandwich

Baked Quiche

Vaga Burger

Yakisoba

Seabass

GREENS

Vaga Salad

Lobster Salad

Crudite

Kalbi Steak Salad

FEATURED ITEMS

One Egg

Avocado

Single Pastry

Toast

Bacon

Grilled Chicken

Two Eggs

Fruit

French Fries

Potatoes

House Sausage

Grilled Steak

SWEET

South Ponto Pancakes

Bloomed Chia Pudding Seed

Bread Pudding French Toast

Yogurt Bowl

Oats

STARTERS

Warm Bread

Hoja Santa Griddled Cheese

Birria Clams

Beef Tartare

Duck Carnitas

Onion & Mushroom Miso Soup

Citrus & Yellowtail Crudo

Seared Scallops

Short Rib

FROM THE GARDEN

Baja Caesar

Vaga Salad

Fennel & Honey Crisp Apple

ENTREES

Market Risotto

Whole Fish

Koji Aged Hanger Steak

Roasted Chicken

Market Fish

18oz R&R Farms Ribeye

Crispy Pork Milanesa

SIDES

Roasted Roots