Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Rancho Bernardo

10 restaurants available nearby

1. AVANT

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 19 times today

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. 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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2. Harney Sushi Poway

4.8

Exceptional(50)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 5 times today

Experience the taste of high quality sushi with a trendy Neo-Asian inspired décor. Harney stands as the top sushi bar and dining destination in San Diego. It's as fresh and innovative as you desire. Here, the spirit of experimentation mingles with joyful revelry, where top-notch dining expertise meets vibrant charm and flair. Our establishment features a private VIP area and an array of over 30 specialty rolls crafted and named by devoted fans. It's a symphony for your taste buds, nourishment for your soul. Since 2001, we take pride in presenting our award-winning, sustainable sushi cuisine rooted in Southern California.

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3. Addison By William Bradley

4.8

Exceptional(1884)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Del Mar

Booked 32 times today

Addison, Southern California’s first three-star Michelin restaurant, showcases the beauty and allure of California Gastronomy. Chef William Bradley offers his distinct culinary perspective through an experience that celebrates regional ingredients and influences. With its picturesque views of the surrounding hillside, the dining room creates a transportive setting for Bradley’s ten-course tasting menu. To further enhance the experience, Addison’s 10,000 bottle wine program showcases small producers, rare Champagnes, and new discoveries from around the world.Since 2006, the purity and precision of Addison's approach has led to global recognition for the restaurant and the San Diego culinary scene. Addison is among an exclusive selection of stand-alone Relais & Châteaux restaurants worldwide, and, in addition to its three-star Michelin designation, is honored on La Liste. It has consistently received the highest recognition from Wine Spectator for its wine program.

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4. Vintana Wine & Dine

4.5

Awesome(8242)

Price: Expensive

• American • Escondido

Booked 65 times today

Located on the Penthouse Level of the The Centre at Lexus Escondido, Vintana offers a modern take on California Cuisine and picturesque views of the town and countryside.

5. The Pony Room

4.8

Exceptional(1506)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 68 times today

The Pony Room is a favorite among locals and resort guests alike. In addition to an extensive selection of all expressions of agave spirits, it is also home to one of Southern California's most impressive wine and hand-crafted, seasonally inspired signature cocktail lists. The Pony Room serves exceptional, American inspired comfort classics with daily specials.Live Music 7 nights a weekJoin us every Saturday and Sunday for Brunch on our beautiful hacienda inspired terraces from 11am to 2pm.

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6. Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

4.1

Excellent(1359)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Carmel Valley

Booked 12 times today

Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar combines the spirit of a beloved Parisian brasserie with a farm- and sea-to-table philosophy that celebrates the bounty of Southern California. Savor modern renditions of French brasserie classics including a hearty bouillabaisse, escargot, duck cassoulet, fruits de mer tour and tender filet de boeuf. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the shaded terrace surrounded by fragrant blooms, or immerse yourself in the convivial atmosphere of our indoor dining room.Amaya’s menu is defined as much by an allegiance to French tradition as it is to Southern California’s bounty through the seasons. LIVE LIMITLESS - Join the rewards program designed with you in mind. As a member of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, you’ll earn points on dining, experiences and hotel reservations at more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. Enroll at https://bit.ly/3gvDtJG

7. Mille Fleurs

4.9

Exceptional(2303)

Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 8 times today

**Please note: Patio requests must call the restaurant to confirm availability for patio dining, as availability is very limited due to table spacing.* Nestled in the heart of the historic and charming village of Rancho Santa Fe, just four miles inland from Del Mar, Mille Fleurs offers magnificent California food presentation with extraordinary French flair. The exquisite yet comfortable French country décor with inviting outside patio provides an atmosphere that is gracious, warm and welcoming. Mille Fleurs has received numerous accolades including: "Top 25 in America" from Food & Wine Magazine "Far and away the best restaurant sampled in greater San Diego" quoted in The New York Times as well as "Best French" and "Best of the Best" in San Diego Magazine. Our award winning wine cellar offers over seven hundred choices spanning the globe and varying greatly in price. A mile down the road is the Chino's Family Farm where our chef heads every day to get fresh ingredients.

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8. Bellamy's Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(1854)

Price: Moderate

• American • Escondido

Booked 11 times today

Bellamy's restaurant serves healthy, fresh California modern cuisine. All our menu items are prepared on-site daily using top-quality ingredients. We pride ourselves on our farm-to-table dining experience and welcome family and friends alike to come and savor the most robust flavors of every season.

9. Collette’s

4.7

Exceptional(1346)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Escondido

Booked 7 times today

We are committed to giving you a French inspired farm to table fine dining experience. We are forging partnerships with local farmers and organizations to bring you good food done well. We believe that food has the power to bring people together and build community, and we're honored to be a part of that process.

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10. The WineSellar & Brasserie

4.9

Exceptional(1004)

Price: Expensive

• French • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 10 times today

Established in 1988, The WineSellar & Brasserie is San Diego's premiere destination for fine wine and exquisitely crafted locally sourced, organic fare. Consistently ranked among OpenTable's Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie has been honored with either Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" and "Best Of Award Of Excellence" every year since our inception. With your meal, enjoy a bottle from the adjoining WineSellar boutique wine shop or choose a wine from our award-winning list. Either way, you’ll find an outstanding selection of unique small-production wines not found anywhere else. Not in the mood for wine? Choose from our rotating list of craft beers or seasonally available craft cocktails.

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Dawn
San Diego •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We brought guests from WA and they were pleased. Vintana never disappoints.
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Vintana Wine & DinePrice: Expensive• American• Escondido
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4.5
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GaleB
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Visiting Rancho Valencia is a treat in itself. I believe they care about the quality of their food and it shows. Everything was delicious, fresh and seasoned well. Don’t skip the chance to taste their homemade focaccia bread! Everything we ordered was a ten out of a ten.
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The Pony RoomPrice: Very Expensive• American• Rancho Santa Fe
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4.8
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MelissaVIP
San Diego •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Great little neighborhood sushi restaurant. Friendly service and outstanding sushi rolls. We will be back!
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Harney Sushi PowayPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Poway / Rancho Bernardo
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4.8
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Tim
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Outstanding place to eat, drink and enjoy. Food choices, presentation and flavor was great. Service was great.
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AVANTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Poway / Rancho Bernardo
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4.5
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LouiseE
San Diego •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 1, 2023
worth every penny and every calorie - bravo chef bradley and staff!
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Addison By William BradleyPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Del Mar
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4.8

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. AVANT

2. Harney Sushi Poway

3. Addison By William Bradley

4. Vintana Wine & Dine

5. The Pony Room

6. Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

7. Mille Fleurs

8. Bellamy's Restaurant

9. Collette’s

10. The WineSellar & Brasserie

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