Collette’s

Name: Collette’s
Address: 113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA, United States, 92025
Telephone: (760) 745-3835
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1361)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

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2 people

Jun 9, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, French, Continental
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 745-3835
Website
http://www.collettesongrand.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Juan Olvera
Catering
For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
Private party facilities
For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.

Location
113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Neighborhood
Escondido
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
Street parking is usually available on Grand Ave and Broadway. Within a close distance to the restaurant there are also public parking lots.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,361 people are saying

Collette’s reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Collette's is a culinary delight in Escondido, praised for its "true farm to table" offerings and "excellent preparation." Guests rave about "phenomenal and gorgeous cocktails" and "superb" service. Despite its higher prices, the "quality of food is excellent" and the ambiance is "warm and inviting," making it a must-visit.

1,361 Reviews

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PhilP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a great location to wrap up date night. Next time we hit the bar.
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MikeR
Orange County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 1, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall ok I guess. Salad delivered ered we didn't order, round drinks came we didn't order, additional onion soup came we didn't order. Seemed too many servers helping us. They got confused. Also why can't you just let your service and food do your talking. We don't need to know your personal support of a life style not all people support. If I would have known making reservations through Open Table we wouldn't have joined you for dinner. Best wishes we won't be visiting your place in the future.
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ZtReTcH VIP
San Diego6 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 1, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Considering there was only one other table sat in the restaurant, it took way too long to get drinks after we ordered them (10+ minutes). The food presentation was sloppy and it lacked flavor. I had to ask for salt and pepper to add flavor. We had high hopes for the place. Unfortunately, we won’t be back.
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Pickyeater
San Diego27 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place truly deserves a Michelin Star! I don't think I've ever said that before, even at actual Michelin Starred restaurants. Hunsaker's menu changes every week so that each dish is creative, delicious, seasonal, and fresh. The Chef is a culinary genius mixing flavours, textures and ethnic cuisines in a way that is exciting and comforting at the same time. The manager and staff are warm and welcoming. I love love love this place!
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RachelM
San Diego6 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 25, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Having been to this place before I was expecting a similar experience. But I was a bit disappointed. Service was fine but the food was ehh. We were hoping for a Wellington which we were told the last time we were there that it is always on the menu. But it was not. There was no free bread and I ordered a lemonade and they got me a refill, but when I saw the receipt i was charged twice for a lemonade (the server did not tell me that I would be charged for a refill). I got the Korean ribs and was pretty disappointed. The membrane was still on the rib making it very hard to eat because the meat was still on the membrane. The crispy rice tasted like half uncooked and didn’t have a crispy feel, more like a chewy undercook feel. My husband got a chipotle skirt steak Mac and cheese. It was alright a bit salty. Not really a wow factor there. And my brother in law got lamb chops. Probably the best out of the 3. Again service was fine but if you had been there a year or so ago it’s completely different now. I miss the set course menus.
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santa VIP
San Diego130 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food in north county San Diego. It is worth the added expense. There are no “never buy” items on the menu. We will continue to come and enjoy.
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Rufus
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place to come for a celebration or if you are in the mood for a great dining experience. Chef Hunsaker always has a delightful taste and interesting twist to each dish.
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TracyM
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu is small but very interesting. The food is outstanding quality, fresh and flavorful. I can't wait to return!
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CupcakeS VIP
Los Angeles88 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious ! We came on a Weds night and were greeted warmly by owner Jeanette. We dined on the brussel sprout and squash blossom salad, the miso sable fish and the sweet potato stuffed with skirt steak on a bed of chmichurri. Dessert sounded wonderful but we were full. Next time !
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FamilyOut VIP
San Diego14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect double date night. We all shared each other’s dishes and everything was exceptional.
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FAQs

Collette’s is rated 4.8 stars by 1361 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 9, 2025

7:00 PM

113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Escondido
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, French, Continental
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is usually available on Grand Ave and Broadway. Within a close distance to the restaurant there are also public parking lots.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan Olvera
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.collettesongrand.com/
Phone number
(760) 745-3835
Catering
For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
Private party facilities
For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.

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