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Vessel Restaurant + Bar

Vessel stands among San Diego’s top dining destinations, anchored by a dramatic 360° central bar and a video wall celebrating the region’s natural beauty. The menu embraces coastal cuisine using local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, elevating traditional favorites with vibrant, modern flavors.

Breakfast Buffet & Weekend Brunch Buffet

Breakfast | Daily7:00am – 10:30am
Brunch | Sat & Sun11:00am – 1:00pm

Dinner

Tue – Sat5:00pm – 9:00pm

Vessel Bar

Tue – Thurs5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fri & Sat5:00pm – 10:00pm

Upcoming Events at Vessel

The Lobster Roll Is Juicy And Tender Image
May06

Coastal Catch

Enjoy our upscale “Coastal Catch” lobster roll, chips, and bubbly every Wednesday.

Date: Wednesdays

Time: 5pm - 9pm

Location: Vessel Restaurant

A mother and her family on mothers day eating bunch
May10

Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy mimosas, marina views, and a special brunch with Mom.

Date: Sunday, May 10

Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: On-Property

Seafood, corn, sausage, and grapes for a clam bake
May14

Kona Kai Clam Bake

Savor our Californian clambake featuring fresh seafood and seasonal flavors in a lively waterfront atmosphere.

Date: Thursday, May 14

Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Location: On-Property

The Vessel private dining room at Kona Kai resort, in view of the San Diego bay

Private Events at Vessel

Make your special occasions truly unforgettable in our elegant private dining room overlooking the marina. Perfect for anniversaries, graduations, birthday celebrations, or a memorable girls’ night out, this intimate San Diego venue offers a beautiful backdrop for every moment and comfortably accommodates up to 40 guests. Submit an inquiry or call us at 619.819.8142 to begin planning your event.

4 people making s'mores at a fire pit outside Kona Kai

Nightly Bonfires

Wind down each evening by a crackling firepit on our private beach while being surrounded by breathtaking views and the best sunsets in San Diego.

  • The Vessel private dining room at Kona Kai resort, set up with a long banquet table
  • The Vessel private dining room at Kona Kai resort, in view of the San Diego bay
  • The Vessel private dining room at Kona Kai resort, in view of the San Diego bay
  • The Vessel private dining room at Kona Kai resort, a large comfortable room surrounded by windows looking out on the San Diego Bay
  • A group of four people eating on Vessels patio next to the water at Kona Kai
  • Vessel restaurant patio next to the water at Kona Kai