AVANT

4.5

1640 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

Oct 9, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Fancy

AVANT is the signature Forbes Four-Star rated restaurant at Rancho Bernardo Inn, offering elevated contemporary California cuisine that unites culinary influences and flavors from Baja California with French techniques and inspiration. Crafted by Chef de Cuisine Sergio Jimenez, the seasonal menu uses the freshest local ingredients and produce from The Inn's on-site garden. Regional Sommelier & Cellar Master Joe Baumgardner has curated an award-winning wine cellar for AVANT, from limited production wines around the globe to bio-dynamically farmed selections, offering the perfect pairing for each course. AVANT's cocktail program serves up imaginative libations ranging from light to direct, all complemented by playful presentations and artistic touches. The essential San Diego dining experience is set in inviting indoor and outdoor spaces with stunning views of the surrounding resort.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(844) 254-0013
Website
https://www.avantrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
With about 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor gathering space, championship golf course views, fine dining and professional service, AVANT is ideal for an intimate gathering for 12 or a larger event of 50. We’ve got you covered with three unique spaces. La Taberna, El Biz and Table 65.
Private party contact
Carolyna Ziske: (858) 385-8708

Location
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
Neighborhood
Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Cross street
Pomerado Road
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.<br />Self parking also available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Vine to Table Series - The Wines of France
$177.79 per person
Prepaid
Nov 14, 2024 only
Join our Chef de Cuisine Sergio Jimenez and Regional Sommelier Joe Baumgardner for a five-course dining experience featuring the seductive and alluring tastes of the wines of France for $165 per person, which includes a 20% service charge, (tax not included). The 20% service charge is distributed to our staff as gratuity.
Thanksgiving Dinner
$0.00 - $125.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Join our Chef de Cuisine Sergio Jimenez in a celebration of Thanksgiving as he will be offering a special Four Course Seasonal Menu for only $125 per adult, $65 per child plus tax and 20% service charge. The 20% service charge is distributed to the staff as gratuity.
Christmas Eve Dinner
$0.00 - $125.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
Embrace the enchantment of Christmas Eve with Chef Sergio Jimenez's exquisite four course seasonal menu at AVANT for $125 per adult and $65 per child plus tax and 20% service charge. The 20% service charge is distributed to the staff as gratuity. Let us make your Christmas Eve a night to remember, filled with delectable flavors and heartwarming memories.

Popular dishes

west coast oysters$24.00
escabeche + blue corn + lime
seafood tower$80.00
oysters + king crab + prawns + hamachi
- Small$80.00
- Large$130.00
local blue fin tuna$18.00
watermelon + strawberry + cilantro
Baja seas Hiramasa$19.00
shishito peppers + apricot aguachile + red onion
Kerwee Farms Wagyu beef carpaccio$25.00
esquites + caviar + beef tendon chips
Koa king salmon belly$17.00
cherry + nectarine + tomato

garden + small plates

chef's garden lettuces$17.00
roasted roots + macadamia + hibiscus creme fraiche
french sorrel 'caesar' salad$17.00
shaved kohlrabi + preserved lemon + citrus dressing
summer melon salad$18.00
chef's garden tomato + melon + mozzarella
hokkaido scallops$28.00
hominy + chanterelle + apple
seafood tetela$19.00
ramp+ english pea + lemon
raviolo$28.00
bellwether ricotta + egg yolk + truffle

land + sea

koa king salmon$42.00
pineapple + shishito peppers + summer squash
wild blu bass$38.00
asparagus + kombu + spinach
iberico pork secreto$52.00
chef's garden stonefruit + carrot + chipotle
kerwee farms wagyu striploin$68.00
potato mochi + chayote + guajillo marmalade
grimaud farms aged duck breast$46.00
rhubarb + truffle + tangerine
chiles en nogada$28.00
acorn squash + pomegranate + walnut
whole roasted branzino$62.00
garden spring greens + citrus beurre blanc + caviar
beef filet wellington$95.00
swiss chard + bordelaise

accompaniments.

crispy sunchokes$14.00
bone marrow + chimichurri + gruyère
foraged mushrooms$14.00
charred onion + flower consomme
charred broccoli rabe$12.00
broccoli emulsion + lemon
twice cook potato$14.00
red onion + dill + black garlic
Carrots$14.00
chili crunch + babaganoush + sesame seeds

sweet.

'coffee and donuts'$16.00
espresso cremeux + brown sugar streusel + cocoa nib gelato
chocolate terrine$14.00
cumberland sauce + pistachio + kumquat
new york cheese cake$14.00
sable + berries + meringue
french camembert cheese$32.00
strawberry + pepita butter + brioche
tres leches flan$14.00
caramelized espresso + orange tuille
apple jack brown butter cake$14.00
salted caramel + fennel + aged cheddar

Wines by Sommelier Joe Baumgardner

Sparkling

Zonin, Prosecco$13.00
prosecco, italy
Scarpetta$15.00
brut rosé friulli, italy
emmolo by caymus$19.00
brut, california NV
Moët & Chandon$25.00
brut 'imperial' epernay, champagne

White

Benvolio, Pinot Grigio, Friuli$13.00
Vidal Fleury White Blend, Cotes Du Rhone$14.00
Three Brooms, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$14.00
Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley$17.00
dr. loosen$13.00
Les Belles Roches Chardonnay, Burgundy$14.00
Zd Chardonnay, California$18.00
Frank Family Chardonnay, Napa Valley$25.00
Mont Gravet Rosé, Pays D'oc$13.00

Red

Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley$15.00
Ken Wright, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley$22.00
Grgich Hills, Zinfandel, Napa Valley$17.00
Numanthia 'Termes' Tempranillo, Spain$15.00
Cecchi Chianti Classico, Italy$15.00
Catena, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$17.00
Hourglass 'hg3' Red Blend, Napa Valley$25.00
Treana Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$14.00
J. Rickards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley$22.00

Draft Beer

Societe 'The Harlot' Blonde Ale, San Diego, 10, 5.7%$10.00
Helia, Porter, San Diego 7. 1%$10.00
Fall 'Magical and Delicious' Pale Ale, San Diego 5. 5%$10.00
Thorn Brewing 'Hopster Pot' Hazy Ipa San Diego 7. 0%$10.00
Ballast Point 'Sculpin' Ipa San Diego 7. 0%$10.00
Modern Times 'Fruitlands' Tropical Sour Gose, San Diego 4. 8%$10.00
Stella Artois Lager, Belgium 5. 0%$10.00

ZERO PROOF

LIFE WATER$12.00
rishi golden chamomile tea, coconut water, orange essence
MOROCCAN DREAMS$12.00
coconut milk, rishi maghreb mint tea, aquafaba, soda water, lime essence, mint
ORANGE CREAMSICLE$12.00
orange, lemon, vanilla, aquafaba
VIOLET COSMOS$12.00
blue spirulina, cranberry, lemon ginger, garden flowers

OLD-FASHIONEDS

WOODSMAN$18.00
kikori japanese whiskey, jasmine lemongrass, orange bitters
OLD AGAVE$20.00
rbi maestro dobel añejo tequila agave, citrus bitters
GOLD FASHIONED$17.00
sipsmith london dry gin, fernet branca orange bitters
EIGHTY-SIXED$17.00
old forester 86 proof bourbon, maple angostura & orange bitters

REFRESHING & NOVEL

SUMMER THYME$17.00
tito's vodka, citrus, thyme, prosecco
LAVENDER HAZE$19.00
empress 1908 gin, earl grey tea, coconut milk vanilla, scrappy's lavender bitters
SWEDISH GIMLET$18.00
tanqueray no. ten gin, lime, aquafaba cardamom & orange bitters
JALISCO ROOTS$18.00
rbi herradura double barrel reposado tequila, cointreau, ginger, lime
ALL PUFFED UP$18.00
courvoisier vsop cognac, cointreau, orgeat, lime, bitter truth pimento dram, east imperial ginger beer, cinnamon
CURES THE BLUES$19.00
belvedere vodka, bacardi silver rum blue spirulina, coconut water, vanilla
APEROL FIZZ$17.00
aperol, grapefruit, lemon, coconut milk, aquafaba, orange flower water, soda

BOLD & NUANCED

AMERICAN THEOREM$21.00
rbi private barrel whistle pig 10 year rye madeira, benedictine, black walnut bitters
FUNKY NEGRONI$17.00
batavia arrack van oosten, bruto americano, bigallet china-china
NASSAU 1930$18.00
talisker single malt scotch, cointreau, batavia arrack van oosten, mexican chocolate & orange bitters
CHASING YESTERDAY$18.00
the producer mezcal, chareau aloe liqueur lime, agave, orange bitters
SMOKIN' DIAMONDS$19.00
old forester 100 proof rye, amaro nonino, benedictine, smoked wood chips
RYE & DRY$18.00
rittenhouse rye, carpano dry vermouth, yellow chartreuse, luxardo maraschino liqueur orange bitters
STRAW HAT$19.00
hibiki harmony japanese whisky, harmless harvest coconut water

NIGHT CAP

DARK PEDIGREE$34.00
remy martin xo cognac, boulard vsop calvados benedictine, coffee & chocolate spritz
AIR SAILOR$18.00
suntory ao world whisky, brown sugar, whipped cream, dark chocolate, sea salt
EL GUAPO$18.00
el tesoro reposado tequila, licor 43, kahlúa, mostra espresso, whiskey barrel aged bitters, cinnamon
NAOMI KNOWS BEST$19.00
ketel one vodka, mr. black cold brew coffee liqueur, mostra espresso, vanilla bean
WHEN IN BEAUNE$18.00
hennessy vsop cognac, caffe moka espresso liqueur, bigallet china-china, cold brew coffee, black walnut

What 1,640 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Californian

1,640 Reviews

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Sashi
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Avant is an amazing experience--from the food to the service.
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SHAUN
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was amazing. The food was terrible. My wife had the wellington and the puff pastry was undercooked and doughy and the double cooked potatoes were way too salty. For the price I would have expected better tasting cuisine.
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lori
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Seafood tower was great, bartender friendly and all staff helpful.
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Katie
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful dinner, Parker house roll was the perfect way to start off our meal. We shared the seafood tower (prawns were my favorite), and salmon belly sashimi. The salmon belly sashimi was one of the best I have had. Our waiter, Blaine was excellent! He gave some excellent recommendations and was just a pleasure to be around. Looking forward to going back soon.
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Katherine
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic, every dish was high quality and delicious. It was our anniversary and the team went out of their way to make our evening special. We will certainly be back!
AVANTResponded on September 24, 2024
Dear Katherine, Thank you for dining at our Avant restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted to see that you felt that our food was fantastic and that you chose our restaurant as the perfect place for your special occasion. We want to thank you for the five-star review. We truly love to help you celebrate your special occasions with your families and your friends. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful property and a talented and creative culinary team working alongside our skilled service team here at Rancho Bernardo Inn We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Avant Management
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PattyF
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful experience! Sergio was such a great waiter explaining everything. The presentation of the food was incredible. Looking forward to coming back.
AVANTResponded on September 25, 2024
Dear PattyF, Thank you for dining with us at our Avant restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted to see that you had a wonderful experience, and we want to especially thank you for the five-star review. Letting us know who our star employees are is greatly appreciated. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Avant Management
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Lani
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The beef Wellington and “donuts & coffee” were both so delicious. Cocktail selection and wine list are also top notch. Service is excellent. Hadn’t been here in over a decade and really glad we came back. Look forward to returning!
AVANTResponded on September 25, 2024
Dear Lani, Thank you for dining with us at our Avant restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience, and we want to especially thank you for the five-star review. Thank you so much for the specific item feedback. This can really help us to know what we are doing right. I want to assure you that our team will receive all the feedback. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful property and a talented and creative culinary team working alongside our skilled service team here at Rancho Bernardo Inn. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Avant Management
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a
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent all the way no doubt far better than any other all it is missing are michellin stars
AVANTResponded on September 25, 2024
Dear a, Thank you for dining with us at our Avant restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted to see that you had a wonderful experience, and we want to especially thank you for the five-star review. We recently were honored with a Forbes 4 Star status and we are very proud of this acknowledgment of our quality and team's efforts. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Avant Management
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Todd
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was good, but certainly not great. For the prices they charge, it should have been outstanding. We have had many restaurant meals that were at least as good for half the price that Avant charges. We dined there on a Friday evening at 6:00 PM and the place was nearly deserted. I do want to mention that our server was excellent, and the overall service was very good.
AVANTResponded on September 25, 2024
Dear Todd, We sincerely appreciate you dining with us at our Avant restaurant. We are sorry to hear that your experience may have fallen short of the high levels of service and quality we expect from ourselves. We really want every diner to leave our restaurant delighted and satisfied. We do appreciate any specific feedback so that we may be able to focus on where we fell short. I want to ensure you that our team will receive your feedback and we are very pleased to know that you thought your server was excellent. Sincerely, Avant Management
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Bill
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and beverage service was exceptional. Staff went out of their way to answer questions and be very helpful. We have already made reservations to return.
AVANTResponded on September 25, 2024
Dear Bill, Thank you for dining at our Avant restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted to see that you had a wonderful experience, and we want to thank you for the five-star review. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful property and a talented and creative culinary team working alongside our skilled service team here at Rancho Bernardo Inn. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Avant Management
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FAQs

AVANT is rated 4.5 stars by 1640 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 9, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

Additional information

Cross street
Pomerado Road
Neighborhood
Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.<br />Self parking also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.avantrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(844) 254-0013
Private party facilities
With about 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor gathering space, championship golf course views, fine dining and professional service, AVANT is ideal for an intimate gathering for 12 or a larger event of 50. We’ve got you covered with three unique spaces. La Taberna, El Biz and Table 65.
Private party contact
Carolyna Ziske: (858) 385-8708

AVANT

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Vine to Table Series - The Wines of France

Thanksgiving Dinner

Christmas Eve Dinner

Cheese

seafood tower

seafood tetela

shared.

parker house roll$10.00

gougères$19.00

chef's garden crudite$17.00

French Camembert Cheese$32.00

raw + crudo

west coast oysters$24.00

seafood tower$80.00

local blue fin tuna$18.00

Baja seas Hiramasa$19.00

Kerwee Farms Wagyu beef carpaccio$25.00

Koa king salmon belly$17.00

garden + small plates

chef's garden lettuces$17.00

french sorrel 'caesar' salad$17.00

summer melon salad$18.00

hokkaido scallops$28.00

seafood tetela$19.00

raviolo$28.00

land + sea

koa king salmon$42.00

wild blu bass$38.00

iberico pork secreto$52.00

kerwee farms wagyu striploin$68.00

grimaud farms aged duck breast$46.00

chiles en nogada$28.00

whole roasted branzino$62.00

beef filet wellington$95.00

accompaniments.

crispy sunchokes$14.00

foraged mushrooms$14.00

charred broccoli rabe$12.00

twice cook potato$14.00

Carrots$14.00

sweet.

'coffee and donuts'$16.00

chocolate terrine$14.00

new york cheese cake$14.00

french camembert cheese$32.00

tres leches flan$14.00

apple jack brown butter cake$14.00

Wines by Sommelier Joe Baumgardner

Sparkling

Zonin, Prosecco$13.00

Scarpetta$15.00

emmolo by caymus$19.00

Moët & Chandon$25.00

White

Benvolio, Pinot Grigio, Friuli$13.00

Vidal Fleury White Blend, Cotes Du Rhone$14.00

Three Brooms, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$14.00

Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley$17.00

dr. loosen$13.00

Les Belles Roches Chardonnay, Burgundy$14.00

Zd Chardonnay, California$18.00

Frank Family Chardonnay, Napa Valley$25.00

Mont Gravet Rosé, Pays D'oc$13.00

Red

Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley$15.00

Ken Wright, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley$22.00

Grgich Hills, Zinfandel, Napa Valley$17.00

Numanthia 'Termes' Tempranillo, Spain$15.00

Cecchi Chianti Classico, Italy$15.00

Catena, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$17.00

Hourglass 'hg3' Red Blend, Napa Valley$25.00

Treana Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$14.00

J. Rickards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley$22.00

Draft Beer

Societe 'The Harlot' Blonde Ale, San Diego, 10, 5.7%$10.00

Helia, Porter, San Diego 7. 1%$10.00