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Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant, San Diego, CA
Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant, San Diego, CA
Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant, San Diego, CA
Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant, San Diego, CA
Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant

4.4
4.4
2358 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Inspired by the olive trees, gardens and villas that dot the Mediterranean coastline, Veranda Restaurant melds the classic and the unexpected, making it a place one simply has to experience. Add breathtaking golf course views and our award-wining resort service, and you've got a reason to stay all day. Fresh and modern, Veranda's seasonal menus feature Mediterranean cuisine with a Southern California twist. Each dish is designed by our team of chefs using locally-sourced ingredients and the freshest possible proteins. Veranda is the perfect place to meet for a quick bite, dine under the stars or gather around the fire with a cocktail. Come and enjoy. You're sure to have an experience to savor.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Poway / Rancho Bernardo
  • Parking details
    Hotel Valet Parking and Lot Parking.
  • Entertainment
    Every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday live music entertainment.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

2,358 Reviews
  1. JohnA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Our biggest complaint was regarding the food - the halibut dish was overcooked and was sent back. Our server was nice. We enjoy the atmosphere @ the Veranda.

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  2. NandB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The service and the outdoor venue were wonderful. The seared scallops were fantastic! The Alaskan Halibut was disappointing - great piece of fish but overcooked and a bit dry and the plating with multi-colored cauliflower was short of it's potential. Definitely no Wow like the scallops. For the price, I expected better. But overall, we had a great time.

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  3. LynnH

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed dinner at the Veranda. There is a beautiful view of the golf course and an acoustic guitarist was playing wonderful music. We had the market salad, blackened broccolini, halibut, and salmon. Everything was delicious! The fireplace and the fire ring added to the ambiance. Service was attentive. It is not inexpensive but worth it for a special dinner. The RB Inn is a beautiful resort that’s kept up impeccably.

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  4. JamesMackayJMM

    San Diego

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great outdoor location for a business meeting. Highly recommended.

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  5. Bob12

    Palm Springs

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Terrific setting overlooking the golf course. Food is always excellent. Service is typically pretty slow.

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded 7 days ago

    Dear Bob12, Thank you for dining at our Veranda restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are pleased that you had a good experience, and we want to thank you for the four-star review. We are interested in your experience and truly appreciate you informing us that it is the speed of service that may be stopping us from receiving a five-star review and we apologize for that. We strive to make every guest experience five-star every time. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Veranda Management

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  6. Hibberdd

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Very expensive! A normal size cinnamon roll was $20, same as an entree. Ridiculous!

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded 7 days ago

    Dear Hibberdd, We sincerely appreciate you dining with us at our Veranda and are sorry to hear that your overall dining experience fell short. Leaving our restaurant disappointed is the last thing we want our guests to feel. We welcome all feedback and do appreciate your opinions. I want to ensure you that our team has received and will discuss your feedback. Sincerely, Veranda Management

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  7. JimB

    San Diego

    78 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Very pleasant venue, but the food continues to be very! overpriced, with a very! limited menu: three scallops for $41, with little to go with them, was pretty outrageous. Something like $20 for a small portion of mac&cheese with a bit of lobster (as an appetizer) was also quite expensive for what you got. The restaurant used to provide a small platter with bread and tapenade for free (as many restaurants still do), but their "bread service" is now $9. Just hugely unwarranted. Music by Kevin O'brien on Friday evenings is always outstanding - the only reason we would pay such outrageous prices.

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded 7 days ago

    Dear JimB, We sincerely appreciate you dining with us at our Veranda and are sorry to hear that your overall dining experience fell short. Leaving our restaurant disappointed is the last thing we want our guests to feel. We welcome all feedback and do appreciate your opinions. I want to ensure you that our team has received and will discuss your feedback. Sincerely, Veranda Management

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Despite the fact that it's a bit pricey, it's still a lovely place to go and sit outside and enjoy the view of the golf course and the water fountains. Love sitting by the wall where the view is best. Also, it's a great place for covid safety.

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  9. ShaniP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    They put dressing on my salad when I asked for no dressing. Didn’t see my waiter for awhile so just ate the protein. My mom didn’t like the chicken sandwich. It had too much sauce on it. We were disappointed because the prices were so high $30 for a salad that didn’t have much. They took off the sandwich so we didn’t pay for it.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing view, great food and impeccable service. Everyone in our party really loved their lunches. We’ll definitely be back!

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded 7 days ago

    Dear Anonymous, Thank you for dining at our Veranda restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted to see that you had a wonderful experience, and we want to thank you for the five-star review and recommendation. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful property and a talented and creative culinary team working alongside our skilled service team here at Rancho Bernardo Inn We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Veranda Management

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  11. CarrieBurd

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Loved it. Great service from our server Kayla! Beautiful location!

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded on September 14, 2023

    Dear CarrieBurd, Thank you for dining at our Veranda restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are pleased that you had a good experience, and we want to thank you for the four-star review. We are interested in your experience, and would truly appreciate knowing specifically what we may be able to do to receive a five-star review? We strive to make every guest experience five-star every time and are truly pleased that you received great service. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Veranda Management

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  12. AngelaO

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious lunch. A favorite for a special occasion with good friends and family.

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded on September 14, 2023

    Dear AngelaO, Thank you for dining at our Veranda restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted to see that you had a wonderful experience, and we want to thank you for the five-star review and that you would recommend us. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful property and a talented and creative culinary team working alongside our skilled service team here at Rancho Bernardo Inn. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Veranda Management

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    We enjoyed lunch. We both had salads and one order of fried. 1soda and two glasses of wine. $130 seemed terribly over priced for a Caesar salad that was nothing special. The view and grounds are lovely. Service was just ok. This place could be better marked so people who are new to it can find it.

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded on September 14, 2023

    Dear Anonymous, We sincerely appreciate you dining with us at our Veranda. We are sorry to hear that your experience fell short of the high levels of service and quality we expect from ourselves. We strive to make every guest experience five-star every time and apologize that the service wasn’t up to our required standards. Thank you for the specific feedback that will let us know what we do well and also what we need to focus on to improve. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful property and a talented and creative culinary team here at Rancho Bernardo Inn. We are kind of a hidden oasis in San Diego, nestled in a quiet community here in Rancho Bernardo. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Veranda Management

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  14. BarbS

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as usual! The Veranda Fireside Restaurant is always a winner!

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  15. terrih

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our family of 5 ranging from 16 to 60 took our son to Veranda for his 30th birthday. We used OpenTable for an easy reservation and we were greeted by the hostess and provided a lovely table right next the course. The breeze was lovely (hot day) and plenty of shade from the umbrellas. Our server was one of the best I've had the pleasure of having, attentive, fast, right mix of familiarity and class. We ordered breakfast fare - eggs, bacon etc- and avocado toast (to die for), Belgian waffle and huge breakfast burritos. The food was hot, fresh and the perfect amount. The coffee hot and fresh. 10 out of 10. Our son said it was absolutely amazing!

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  16. DianeB

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food was good Check was brought to table and we were not offered dessert, so we paid and left Music too loud for conversation

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  17. TBinRB

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy the lovely setting overlooking the golf course! Food was perfect! Service was impeccable!

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  18. Roomy

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! Food is always delicious and environment is spectacular.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience5
    Location is great but expected more from the food then just ordinary salads and sandwiches

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Food was average. Steak very bland. Service was okay but server was dressed to work in a bar and grill. Ambience very good. For costs not worth it.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Really liked the breakfast! So delicious. Dinner food was good, just not great. My salmon was great though.

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  22. AnnieOOO

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and music. Really nice evening overlooking the beautiful golf course. They have live music which makes it a nice experience.

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  23. davspro

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    RBI never disappoints. Such a great venue… Food, service and atmosphere always great.

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  24. LesaP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience4
    Food was not very flavorful and expensive. Server was slow. I think she was the only one working on the patio. Music was nice. Sangria was refreshing.

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  25. Silent118

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The service was excellent, and the patio is a lovely setting, just perfect for outdoor dining.

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  26. Davenport

    San Diego

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Many thanks for an excellent dinner last night at the veranda. My wife had a delicious order of rigatoni, and I had a delicious order of halibut. We are very grateful for the special birthday dessert that was delivered to us. In honor of my wife’s birthday. We also were very grateful to be seated in a quiet area so that the five of us could hear each other. Thanks very much again.

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  27. WarrenS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The fireside lounge was once a beautiful get away. Today the food is overpriced and not very good. We took a friend for dinner to a restaurant that was very nice. I requested a table near the wall next to the putting green for quite ambience. We’ll they put us directly in front of the band. I had to ask to be moved to a quieter table and was given a table two over and still very loud. I guess I should have slipped the hostess a twenty to get the table I wanted, that by the way was empty. The hamburger I shared with my wife was dry and over cooked. She ordered sweet potato fries and got regular fries. We had to send them back. Our friend ordered lamb and it was over cooked and had to be sent back. The restaurant used to have bread and olive oil brought to the table. Not any more. Since the pandemic prices have risen by almost 40% and service has gone down.

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  28. KennethI

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    While the weather prevented us from dining outdoors, it was an enjoyable experience nonetheless. The food and service is always good.

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  29. Kadi

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The Lunch Dining Room was way too loud with noise. Curiously the outdoor patio was not open for seating (I had requested such during reservation making) and indoor A/C was blasting cold. Servers were not very attentive and food appeared quite mediocre. We ordered 4 sides and iced lattes. Glad we skipped the salads.

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  30. AnSi

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The food was just okay. We had to ask that one dish be redone and the second version was much better, but overall the price of the food was not worth it. The ambiance and service were great. I'd go back and just order wine and appetizers.

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded on August 22, 2023

    Dear AnSi, We sincerely appreciate you dining with us at our Veranda restaurant. We are sorry to hear that your experience fell short of the high levels of service and quality we expect from ourselves. Leaving our restaurant disappointed is the last thing we want our guests to feel. Thank you for your feedback, I want to ensure you that our team has received your feedback. Sincerely, Taco Luiten F & B Coordinator

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  31. DaveP

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy eating on the patio. Both of us ordered steak (rib eye and sirloin). Added mashed potatoes , wine and a Caesar salad. Meals were cooked well and tasted great. Only complaints were that parking was hell (we drove outside the entrance and parked on the street) and the group next to us had a toddler that they let run all over the patio. Not an inexpensive meal but a nice atmosphere.

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded on August 21, 2023

    Dear DaveP, Thank you for dining with us at the Veranda and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience, and we want to especially thank you for the five-star review. Thank you so much for the specific meal feedback. This can really help us to know what we are doing right. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Taco Luiten F & B Coordinator

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  32. KimberlyB

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was the best of all the categories. . I had my 6 year old granddaughter with me and Rebecca our server really was great about getting her exactly what she wanted. A kids burger with a plant patty. Lettuce tomato and pickles. She even ran upstairs to the other restaurant looking for pickles and she found them. Saying that , the prices are ridiculous. The kids meal because it had the plant patty instead of real meat went from $12 to $28. A salad with salmon on it was &30 when I have had one very similar for $14.99 before in a different restaurant.

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded on August 22, 2023

    Dear KimberlyB, Thank you for dining with us at our Veranda restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted to see that you had a wonderful experience, and we want to especially thank you for the five-star review. It is especially pleasing to hear that your server was the best of all. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Taco Luiten F & B Coordinator

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  33. SkipW

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Love the veranda and the surroundings. Usually food is better. Chicken dinner dish on the dry side. Chicken added to my wife's salad was overcooked and dry. My son's salmon was very good.

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded on August 22, 2023

    Dear SkipW, We sincerely appreciate you dining with us at the Veranda. We are sorry to hear that your experience fell short of the standards of service and quality we strive to provide. Thank you for the specific feedback that will let us know what we do well and also what we need to focus on to improve. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful property and a skilled service team here at Rancho Bernardo Inn. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Taco Luiten F & B Coordinator

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  34. Pamela

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you RB Veranda for another lovely setting and meal. The side serving of bread was the surprise! It was absolutely delicious - lightly buttered and seasoned. The rest of the meal was superb. And reasonably priced. Thank you. You are a neighborhood institution in our book, and we choose your venue often!

    Veranda Fireside Lounge & RestaurantResponded on August 22, 2023

    Dear Pamela, Thank you for dining at our Veranda restaurant and for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted that you had a good experience, and we want to thank you for the five-star review. Thank you for the specific feedback that will let us know what we do well. We are always striving to be better and improve. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sincerely, Taco Luiten F & B Coordinator

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  35. KennethP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hostess Nadia went over and beyond to assist us with our reservation. What an asset to Veranda.

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  36. ErichC

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Ordered the beef short ribs. Good flavor but there was not enough sauce and the last half of the meal was dry. Also ordered a wedge salad, Portion was extremely generous, the amount of dressing, not so much.

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  37. Buddy

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was one of the best dinners we have had in sometime. The food was excellent, the service as well. Outdoors in the shade was very comfortable and a great setting. We live close by and always intend to go but this time we did and we were not disappointed and we plan to go more often in the future,

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  38. ChrisH

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Loved it. Great service and good quality food.

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  39. Caroline

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love their patio for lunch- Lewis is the best server too!

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  40. Tootsie

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant located on beautiful golf course. All hostesses, waiters, and other staff very friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 2358 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Poway / Rancho Bernardo
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Valet Parking and Lot Parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday live music entertainment.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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