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1. Carvers Steaks & Chops
4.6
Exceptional(3075)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Booked 25 times today
Carvers Steaks & Chops is a cozy spot with a warm, rustic, and romantic ambiance, as highlighted in several reviews. Patrons adore the welcoming fireplace and the old-school vibe. It's a place that provides a 'cozy feeling like dining at home with family'. The restaurant caters to a variety of moods, from a hand-shaken martini after work to a family dinner.
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2. AVANT
4.6
Exceptional(1708)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Booked 12 times today
AVANT, with its elevated contemporary California cuisine, is described as a cozy restaurant by many guests. The ambiance is often praised as 'great', 'terrific', 'elegant', and 'intimate', providing a relaxing atmosphere for a special occasion. The indoor and outdoor spaces offer stunning views, creating an inviting and comfortable environment for dining.
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3. The Shop - Rancho Bernardo
4.8
Exceptional(250)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Booked 2 times today
The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails is a family owned and operated restaurant located in San Diego's Rancho Bernardo Center. We specialize in west coast deep-dish and traditional crust pizza, served with a range of fresh salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and pastas -- all made from scratch. Enjoy our warm, welcoming atmosphere on our expansive outdoor patio. Our full bar features a range of hand-crafted signature cocktails, limited production wines, and local beers... and an insanely awesome (and growing) selections of hard-to-find liquors, especially whiskeys.Table sizes on our outdoor patio are limited. For parties of 6 or more people, please contact us directly so we can plan accordingly to accommodate you comfortably. See you soon!
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4. Events at Rancho Bernardo Inn
4.2
Awesome(114)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Join us at Rancho Bernardo Inn for our special event series! Whether you choose to join us for a Holiday Brunch, a special Private Barrel Release Party, or an exclusive Chef's Garden Dinner, reserve here to ensure your table or ticket with us!
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5. Brigantine Poway
4.6
Exceptional(1305)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Booked 8 times today
In keeping with the Brigantine tradition of excellence, The Poway Brigantine features a generous assortment of appetizers on their widely popular "Share" menu. An abundant selection of fresh seafood and grilled meats round out the rest of the offerings.Newly redesigned at the end of 2006, The Poway Brigantine boasts a lively and contemporary atmosphere, unlike anything else in the area. Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner, or happy hour, The Brig's casual and unpretentious atmosphere makes it the perfect everyday restaurant.With separate areas for private dining, The Brigantine is also an ideal place to make business connections, or celebrate special occasions with family and friends.Start your own community tradition and Meet Me at The Brig.
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6. Black Angus Steakhouse - Escondido
4.5
Awesome(1740)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Escondido
Booked 4 times today
Black Angus Steakhouse in Escondido is cozy due to its friendly service and superior quality food. Reviewers have praised it for its great food, excellent service, and welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer even said, 'The restaurant was busy, though it was the start to the dinner hour on a Sunday afternoon. Our server seemed very busy, though got us everything we asked for.' This speaks to the comfortable and attentive environment.
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7. The Pony Room
4.8
Exceptional(1627)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Rancho Santa Fe
Booked 56 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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8. Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
4.5
Awesome(1383)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Carmel Valley
Booked 12 times today
Savor a fresh take on California cuisine shaped by the region’s diverse terroirs and coastal inspiration. Amaya’s ingredient-forward menu highlights local farms, waters, and wild places brought to life with timeless technique and a spirit of seasonal creativity. Every dish is a celebration of nature’s rhythm and the bounty of the Golden State. Whether enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner on the shaded, flower-lined terrace overlooking our serene canyon preserve, or gathered indoors among deep red accents, Amaya offers the perfect setting for connection, where warmth, laughter, and camaraderie abound. Whether with family, friends, or for a romantic dinner, every moment is meant to be special. 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
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9. Collette’s
4.9
Exceptional(1368)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Escondido
Booked 2 times today
Hunsakers is described as 'lovely' and 'cozy' in multiple reviews. The ambiance is praised as warm and welcoming, and the small, intimate setting is ideal for date nights. The restaurant is also noted for its excellent food and attentive service.
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10. Grand Social at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
3.5
Very Good(98)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 5 times today
The fine unwinds into the fun across three distinct levels at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s outdoor lounge, Grand Social. Relax over a late afternoon apéritif and spirited games of bocce on our new courts situated on the second level. As evening unfolds, venture to our newly installed ground-level lawn to savor irresistible wood-fired dishes and skillfully crafted cocktails.
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