An island of solitude and a window into the world of San Diego of long ago. We were looking for a peaceful place and we found it. Amaya is a treasure located on Penasquitos Canyon, and offers a curated selection of entree by chrf and his team and wine to go with it. We had halibut, oysters from Baja and wine from Oregon and in a setting that one can appreciate the natural beauty and time goneby of San Diego. Great for special occassions like anniversaries, retirements and birthdays. With both seating inside and out, the natural beauty, fresh air and setting are very zen and peaceful. It almost feels like being transported to a different time and place from the hustle and bustle of the beehive of San Diego. Speaking of, honey from beehives on property is available. The people of Amaya are friendly, funny, hardworking and helpful. For a memorable evening with a window to a natural and relaxing setting, this is it.
Sandi
The whole experience was wonderful. The service was excellent and the halibut was amazing!
Michele
The Ken Wright wine dinner was exceptional! The Burrata Agnolotti with LatchKey Pinot Noir and Wagyu Striploin with Auric Pinot Noir were my faves of the 5 course Menu. A very nicely done event by Amaya and Ken Wright Cellars of Oregon.
Terri
Not one of the better meals I have had there. The food was mediocre. Maybe the Breeders Cup crowd affected the food overall. Charcuterie was lacking quality, and they used to let you pick which items you wanted. However, the fig bread was excellent as usual. Wedge salad was very underwhelming. Tuna Crudo was OK but very small. Tuna was very fresh. Bistro burger was not very good. They are putting morrow in the sauce, not a good taste. Fries were excellent. Baked Alaska was excellent and compliments to the pastry chef. The service was excellent! Cappuccino was great. For $200, expected better. Will return, I think it was an off day. Normally, excellent food.
Pcke Btch
We ventured out to Amaya for dinner on a Friday evening. We were anticipating a high end quality experience based on the setting and price point. The food was palatable, but the poor level of service marred the experience. We were served cold mashed potatoes and no one noticed we only took a bite. The GM stopped by to check in but seemed oblivious to the service issues and never returned despite his promise too and the restaurant having only a handful of occupied tables. We left disappointed and won’t be venturing back anytime soon.
Gino
I had a reservation and noted it was my wife's birthday, which the hostess seemed to acknowledge, but this was not communicated to waiter and while it's a small detail, the dessert with a candle and a "happy birthday" is something people (especially my wife) looks forward to no matter how seemingly trivial...especially at a hotel carrying the Fairmont brand. We had a reservation for 6:15 and were not seated until 6.55 and the bar was packed with limited seating. We had to grab a table that was dirty, but the the waitress (the bright spot of the evening) was very polite and rushed to take a drink order and clean the table. We were finally seated at a table outside, but nowhere near a heater and it was cold. There were other tables open near a heater it seemed, but they appeared short-staffed. They lit the fire pit and provided a blanket, so problem partially solved. The waiter was great and the food was good, but certainly expected more from Fairmont, especially when entrusting them with a birthday dinner.
Maryana
Outstanding celebration of my husband birthday! Delicious food, magnificent atmosphere and surroundings. Our server Nadya was extremely helpful!
Chris Covell
Beautiful and pleasant patio dining, but the food was disappointing (and even left me not feeling well!). The French onion soup was the best item we tried, but sadly none of our entrees merited a return visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Marina
The service was super friendly with excellent recommendations even though it could be slower at times. We came every day for breakfast and enjoyed dinner three times — everything we ate was outstanding. Our kids loved the kids’ menu, and we really appreciated that kids eat free since we were staying at the resort. They were so accommodating with kids’ cups, menus, and high chairs, and the lawn right outside was perfect for the kids to play before and after meals. A truly exceptional dining experience for the whole family!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Happy
3rd time to visited there. Food was good but services were very poor. No pay attention to the table and extremely slow services. My past two visit were the same way. I was hoping a little be better this time but it was not. Disappointed.
We had an excellent dinner celebrating a birthday. We shared many dishes, and all were delicious. our server was excellent.
Michelle
We had a wonderful bridal brunch for one of our family members. It was delicious, beautiful and with wonderful service! Love the whole ambiance! Will definitely be back!
Richard
Each of the five in our party had exceptional food in a beautiful outdoor setting.the chicken with a corn sauce was cooked just right, moist and flavorful. Halibut with summer squash had a special sauce. Appetizers and the rest were great.
Jiminatx
Splendid place to enjoy an upscale lunch. Very nice menu, outdoor dining and top notch service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki
I would literally drive several miles just to eat the brioche bread with butter, and this is coming from someone who typically never eats nor craves bread. It is SPECIAL.
An island of solitude and a window into the world of San Diego of long ago. We were looking for a peaceful place and we found it. Amaya is a treasure located on Penasquitos Canyon, and offers a curated selection of entree by chrf and his team and wine to go with it. We had halibut, oysters from Baja and wine from Oregon and in a setting that one can appreciate the natural beauty and time goneby of San Diego. Great for special occassions like anniversaries, retirements and birthdays. With both seating inside and out, the natural beauty, fresh air and setting are very zen and peaceful. It almost feels like being transported to a different time and place from the hustle and bustle of the beehive of San Diego. Speaking of, honey from beehives on property is available. The people of Amaya are friendly, funny, hardworking and helpful. For a memorable evening with a window to a natural and relaxing setting, this is it.
The whole experience was wonderful. The service was excellent and the halibut was amazing!
The Ken Wright wine dinner was exceptional! The Burrata Agnolotti with LatchKey Pinot Noir and Wagyu Striploin with Auric Pinot Noir were my faves of the 5 course Menu. A very nicely done event by Amaya and Ken Wright Cellars of Oregon.
Not one of the better meals I have had there. The food was mediocre. Maybe the Breeders Cup crowd affected the food overall. Charcuterie was lacking quality, and they used to let you pick which items you wanted. However, the fig bread was excellent as usual. Wedge salad was very underwhelming. Tuna Crudo was OK but very small. Tuna was very fresh. Bistro burger was not very good. They are putting morrow in the sauce, not a good taste. Fries were excellent. Baked Alaska was excellent and compliments to the pastry chef. The service was excellent! Cappuccino was great. For $200, expected better. Will return, I think it was an off day. Normally, excellent food.
We ventured out to Amaya for dinner on a Friday evening. We were anticipating a high end quality experience based on the setting and price point. The food was palatable, but the poor level of service marred the experience. We were served cold mashed potatoes and no one noticed we only took a bite. The GM stopped by to check in but seemed oblivious to the service issues and never returned despite his promise too and the restaurant having only a handful of occupied tables. We left disappointed and won’t be venturing back anytime soon.
I had a reservation and noted it was my wife's birthday, which the hostess seemed to acknowledge, but this was not communicated to waiter and while it's a small detail, the dessert with a candle and a "happy birthday" is something people (especially my wife) looks forward to no matter how seemingly trivial...especially at a hotel carrying the Fairmont brand. We had a reservation for 6:15 and were not seated until 6.55 and the bar was packed with limited seating. We had to grab a table that was dirty, but the the waitress (the bright spot of the evening) was very polite and rushed to take a drink order and clean the table. We were finally seated at a table outside, but nowhere near a heater and it was cold. There were other tables open near a heater it seemed, but they appeared short-staffed. They lit the fire pit and provided a blanket, so problem partially solved. The waiter was great and the food was good, but certainly expected more from Fairmont, especially when entrusting them with a birthday dinner.
Outstanding celebration of my husband birthday! Delicious food, magnificent atmosphere and surroundings. Our server Nadya was extremely helpful!
Beautiful and pleasant patio dining, but the food was disappointing (and even left me not feeling well!). The French onion soup was the best item we tried, but sadly none of our entrees merited a return visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
The service was super friendly with excellent recommendations even though it could be slower at times. We came every day for breakfast and enjoyed dinner three times — everything we ate was outstanding. Our kids loved the kids’ menu, and we really appreciated that kids eat free since we were staying at the resort. They were so accommodating with kids’ cups, menus, and high chairs, and the lawn right outside was perfect for the kids to play before and after meals. A truly exceptional dining experience for the whole family!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
3rd time to visited there. Food was good but services were very poor. No pay attention to the table and extremely slow services. My past two visit were the same way. I was hoping a little be better this time but it was not. Disappointed.
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We had an excellent dinner celebrating a birthday. We shared many dishes, and all were delicious. our server was excellent.
We had a wonderful bridal brunch for one of our family members. It was delicious, beautiful and with wonderful service! Love the whole ambiance! Will definitely be back!
Each of the five in our party had exceptional food in a beautiful outdoor setting.the chicken with a corn sauce was cooked just right, moist and flavorful. Halibut with summer squash had a special sauce. Appetizers and the rest were great.
Splendid place to enjoy an upscale lunch. Very nice menu, outdoor dining and top notch service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would literally drive several miles just to eat the brioche bread with butter, and this is coming from someone who typically never eats nor craves bread. It is SPECIAL.
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