Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

4.5 starsThe food was impeccable! The crab cakes were to die for. My only complaint is that the price has gotten sooo expensive since we last were here two years ago. Additionally, there was a really loud group celebrating their 50th anniversary and their party was right in front of the ocean view. If there is going to be a loud group, they should really be put inside in a private room. All other diners shouldn't be inconvenienced by their loud glass clinking and speeches which was noise beyond a regular dinner.

Have been here a few dozen times over the years. Has a cool view of the sea at Carlsbad. I always sit in a booth inside. The motorcycles going pierce one's ears and senses as they rev up the power.The food is always top notch. Service is generally worthy of the white tablecloth level, maybe just a bit homier.Problem for me is that everything on the menu has ballooned in price since the pandemic. I sort of understand, and yes, it is a steakhouse, so people seem to be impervious to the size of the ticket.Not me though. Will go much less, but still may make it in once a year.Bar can be fun at sunset, but always crowded.

The only thing fresh about this place is the staff's attitude. The osso bucco was under cooked, not at all tender and the risotto tasted worse than jail food. Disgusting. Poor service. Trashy.

Great service, atmosphere, and delicious food. I do recommend this restaurant. We started with Calamari and shrimp, which was very fresh and good. I had the fish special Halibut, with Asparagus and mashed potatoes.

First time eating at this location. Had a great view inside by the window. Our server was excellent. She had great recs for drinks and food. It's pricey but worth it. The steak was cooked to perfection. My wife got the Grigliata and loved it. I had a bite of her scallop and omg...melt in your mouth. So good. Wouldn't mind coming by for lunch to try that menu out as well.

We decided to try this place at the recommendation of some friends and we are glad we did. First, the food. Everything we had was really good! I ordered a surf and turf (even though this place is more Italian) and the meat and shrimp were fantastic. The filet was cooked perfectly and was a great cut of meat. When dealing with the quality of meat you get with this place, you don't want to smother the meat with a bunch of seasoning. You want to be able to taste the quality of meat and here you'll get a good piece is filet. The bread they bring out was fresh, super hot and also very good. They also have a very extensive wine list. The service was also very good. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive to the needs of the table. He also made great recommendations while trying to decide what to get. The atmosphere here was pretty great. It wasn't loud and obnoxious, it was very nice. I was a little bummed that this place was not closer to the water and the traffic right outside makes sitting in the front patio a little loud. We sat inside. All in all this place was a pretty good place to have a nice dinner. If you're in the area give it a try! Cheers!

it was a sweet eveing at this "place to be seen". Our meals were good but over priced. I think it was nice to get a complimentary dessert.My 2 complaints were the sound baffling was nonexistent and service A loud man was totally overpowering our conversation and he was across the room. The second comment was that we sat at our table for over 7 minutes without any attention.

Amazing! The good was absolutely incredible. My first time trying sautéed calamari (gluten free option) and the sauce was to die for. After chatting and finishing the appetizer, my entree was brought out right after. I ordered gluten free noodles for the penne vodka pasta and they still tasted good. For dessert I got the cannoli and also a coffee. To make the night even better, sitting outside to get a beautiful view of the sunset was a perfect end to the night. Very lively. Some people were more dressed up than others while some people were in their beach clothes. Soft Italian music was played in the background. Servers were friendly and always smiling.

Come here for the overall vibes. Location is great, next to the beach and wonderful to sit if you are watching the sunset. Inside seating is a bit small, but again beach location. We opted for valet parking option ($9). Service was excellent and super accommodating for a new family. What we got:- ‍Fritto di Calamari e Gamberetti (5/5): Super crispy calamari and shrimp, without it being too overwhelming. Was surprised at how large the proportions were for this. Great to order to share.- Choice Ribeye (5/5): Got the upgrade to truffle fries. Normally we don't really eat much steak, so this is certainly a treat. Seasoned perfectly and super juicy inside. Fries were also great and tasted like it was just fried. - Pappardelle con Funghi e Capesante (5/5): Loved the scallops and the sauce. The pasta held the sauce quite well. - Espresso Martini (5/5): A treat! We saw everyone around us order this. We can see why! Perfect restaurant for a special occasion.

We had already been to the location in uptown Carlsbad and had always wanted to try this location by the beach.The crew members were very courteous and attentive.We were seated at an ocean view location, which was perfect til the screaming kid next to us kept testing the acoustics in the building. The parents had no intention of calming him down. We asked to move to another seat, and we took the option of sitting in the bar area. The outside dining area wasn't available for another hour. Unfortunately, we could periodically still hear the kid screaming, but it wasn't as loud. The food was great! Our waitress was excellent!The seating in the main lobby could've been a little more spacious, and the parking could be an issue if it weren't for the great valet parking.We definitely will be back.