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rancho bernardo inn restaurants

A Tastemaker’s Paradise

Choose from an array of dining options where outdoor seating is in abundance. Artful, diverse, and casually sophisticated, our restaurants dare you to try something new and invite you to explore — in whatever way you are most comfortable. With a talented team running an award-winning culinary program and an onsite garden, having a meal and drinks at Rancho Bernardo Inn is always an experience. 

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Contemporary California Cuisine

AVANT

Venture forward and transcend the ordinary with the bright new flavors of our seasonally driven menu — fresh from the sea, farm, and garden. Our signature restaurant is lively and sophisticated with a dash of daring. When you come to AVANT, you come to experience what tomorrow tastes like.

Hours 
Tuesday – Saturday 5:00 pm –9:30 pm
Bar: 
Tuesday – Saturday 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

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Our Talented Team

With unrelenting passion for what we eat and drink bolstered by years of experience honing their craft, our top-rated team of seasoned professionals runs a culinary program second to none.

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Eat Well to Live Well

At Rancho Bernardo Inn, we’re committed to designing menus around the season’s bounty. Taste the nutritiously fresh ingredients picked at the peak of their flavor from our very own Chef's Garden.

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Vine-to-Table Events

Pull up a chair for an exclusive five-course wine and menu-tasting experience that takes place quarterly and revolves around a theme. This is a wine and spirits-forward program that you don’t want to miss.

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Happy Hours At The Inn

The Veranda Bar pays homage to its origins as a spot for a post-round beer and sports talk among locals and guests. Its vintage-inspired interiors offer pub-style favorites, cocktails, beer, and wine by the glass. Enjoy Happy Hour from 2:00 -5:00 pm with $5 beer and wine and a variety of $5 bites. 

AVANT Bar also invites you to indulge in their Happy Hour, available Tuesday to Saturday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Enjoy select AVANT favorites like our Parker House Roll or Local Blue Fin Tuna. Plus, sip on our sommelier's wine selections, seasonal draft beer, or our daily punch.