Best Seasonal Restaurants in Rancho Bernardo

Excellent good! Mussels toast, ceviche and Lobster linguine for the win !

We had a lovely meal. We happen to go on a Tuesday night, which turned out to be date night. They had a special going for $74.95 per couple which included two entrées and a bottle of wine. We upgraded at $10 each and got the beef dishes. My husband got raised short rib and I got a New York strip with pepper sauce… Both were excellent as was the bottle of Pinot Noir. The waiter was very attentive and we most enjoyed our visit. 

We had a wonderful lunch here on the patio with our dog. Our server, Jose, was absolutely a joy. He made us laugh, we had fun conversation, he had great suggestions and was super accommodating. Our food was delicious. We will definitely come back!

The Veranda is a great favorite of ours. We live just 5 minutes away, but it's worth a much longer drive. At the Rancho Bernardo Inn, the Veranda has both indoor and outdoor seating. We always choose outdoor, both to enjoy the fresh and sunshine and the lovely view, and because our well-behaved Labrador, Teddy, can join us. The food and service are excellent, and the menu prices are very reasonable. The cocktail and wine list is ample, and there is a selection of beers as well. We have dined here often enough, in the 18 months since moving here from Pennsylvania, that the staff recognize and welcome Teddy - and my wife and me, too.

Celebrated my wife’s 52nd birthday at Avant and it was a perfect evening. Paul, our server, was attentive and knew the menu thoroughly, and Ann at the host stand was very accommodating. The Maine Diver Scallops, NY Strip, and Prime Angus Tomahawk were all cooked to perfection, and my wife, a retired chef, agreed. The signature cocktails were excellent, and the Wake Me Up Doughnut was the perfect finish. Highly recommend!