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1. Veranda Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2665)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Booked 31 times today
With its breathtaking golf course views and award-winning resort service, Veranda at Rancho Bernardo Inn is the perfect place to meet for a quick bite, dine under the stars, or gather around the fire with a cocktail. The olive trees, gardens, and villas that line the Mediterranean coast inform dishes that are made with locally-sourced ingredients and the freshest proteins and given a Southern California twist.
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2. AVANT
4.6
Exceptional(1708)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Booked 3 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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3. The Shop - Rancho Bernardo
4.8
Exceptional(250)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Booked 4 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. Chicken Charlie's Table
4.4
Awesome(30)
Price: Moderate
• American • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Chicken Charlie's Table in Rancho Bernardo offers a fun and unique dining experience with great food and great drinks. By experienced fair food junkie and chef Charlie Boghosian. Home of the original Fried Oreos, Chicken and Waffles, Charbroiled Ribs, Hand Breaded Tenders, Wild Caught Cod Fish & Chips, and more. Along with ice-cold local beers and handcrafted cocktails, including the best Old Fashioned in town.
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5. Grand Social at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
3.6
Very Good(94)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 3 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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6. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps Ranch
4.5
Awesome(977)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Scripps Ranch
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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7. Mille Fleurs
4.9
Exceptional(2368)
Price: Very Expensive
• French American • Rancho Santa Fe
Booked 6 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. Public House 131
4.6
Exceptional(57)
Price: Moderate
• American • Scripps Ranch
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to Public House 131 our Chef Shahob Pourteymoor has designed a menu full of your pub favorites all made from scratch in house and sourced locally whenever possible or when seasons allow. We are located in beautiful Scripps Ranch and offer a wonderful outdoor dining experience. Our Craft cocktails are our specialty and our tap list includes close to 20 local San Diego beers.
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9. The Pools at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
4.3
Awesome(42)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Carmel Valley
Fairmont Grand Del Mar offers a truly luxurious poolside experience, perfect for families and couples alike. Immersed in 400-acres of coastal canyon and lush landscaping, the resort features four heated outdoor pools—including three in the main Resort Pool area for families, plus a serene, adults-only Relaxation Pool adjacent to the spa. Each pool is maintained at a comfortably warm 81°F, with adjoining spas at 102°F Guests can unwind in private cabanas or daybeds for an enhanced experience with additional amenities complete with chilled mineral water, fresh fruit, snacks, and personalized service.
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10. The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
4.3
Awesome(149)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 4 times today
Come for classic grill fare and gorgeous fairway views. Golfer or no, The Clubhouse Grill is your place for a pre-round pick-me-up or laid-back lunch. Enjoy appetizers including chips & guacamole, salads, sandwiches and lunch favorites including fish tacos. Stay and visit a while enjoying wine, beer and craft cocktails.

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