Ponto Lago
$$$ • American, Cocktail Bar, New American
Hours:
7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad
(760) 603-6999
About Ponto Lago
Customers' Favorites
Baked Huevos Rancheros
Bay Scallop Ceviche
Sea Scallops Crudo
Raspberry Cronut
Catch of the Day
Pacific Oysters
Whole Branzino
Avocado Toast
Lobster Pibil
Ceviche Tour
Ponto Lago Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 7 - 11AM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 7 - 11AM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 7 - 11AM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 8:30PM 7 - 11AM |
| Friday | 7 - 11AM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Saturday | 7 - 11AM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Sunday | 7 - 11AM 5 - 8:30PM |
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Ponto Lago is a restaurant that offers a unique dining experience with a beautiful ocean setting. Guests are greeted with live music and seated near stunning views of the ocean. The menu features a blend of Mexican and Spanish cuisine, including seafood, meats, paella, salad, and dessert bars. The seafood options are particularly fresh and flavorful, with dishes like oysters, ceviche, smoked crudo, and grilled octopus receiving praise. The restaurant also serves lobster tacos and branzino, providing a variety of tasty choices. The service is attentive and friendly, with staff making guests feel valued. Thoughtful touches, like towels in the restroom instead of paper, add to the experience. The ambiance is clean, spacious, and not stuffy, making it a great spot for a memorable dinner or a special date. An extraordinary experience includes a Chef's Corner, where guests enjoy a front-row view of culinary artistry, with dishes like buttery sea bass and prime rib. Overall, Ponto Lago combines refined Baja-inspired dishes with warm service and a stunning ocean backdrop.