Came here late on a Sunday night to meet up with a girlfriend, and it was such a cute spot! We sat outside, which I definitely recommend. The outdoor area is lovely, and they even have live music after 6 PM. Disclaimer: I only tried one thing here but the highlight was easily the bread pudding dessert we shared. It was so fresh, fluffy, and jiggly, and the sauce complemented it perfectly. The fresh berries were a nice touch. I paired it with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, which made for the perfect nightcap. Overall, really loved the atmosphere and setting. Definitely worth checking out if you're staying here; grab a table outside if you can. read more

Veranda Restaurant - RBI Signature Bread Pudding = 10/10 would recommend - American Near Me - San Diego, California

It's been years since I have been to the RB Inn and even then I cannot recall ever eating there. But having tried Veranda, I would happily go back again! Loved the outdoor patio with stunning golf course views and though it was warm out, the evenings cool off quickly to make the outdoor seating enjoyable! We had lovely service throughout and began with the Sourdough with butter and pesto that was all absolutely delicious! The bread was warm and just the perfect bite of sourdough! My daughter and I then shared two dishes - the beet and burrata salad and the yellowfin! Everything was delicious, fresh and a perfect portion! Great setting, delicious food and service! Will definitely be back! read more

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The Veranda is a beautiful, quality place to relax outside and enjoy a happy hour, family meal, or business dinner. The rustic outdoor patio features red clay bricks that contrast nicely with the lightly colored stucco walls and earthy greenery. During our visit, we enjoyed live instrumental guitar music on the patio overlooking the beautiful golf course. As night settles in, the fire pit adds a cozy charm to the space. THE FOOD The kitchen focuses on Mediterranean and California-style dishes, utilizing many fresh vegetables from their on-site garden. While the presentation and colors were great, the kitchen did struggle a bit with some of the meat temperatures during our visit. * House-Made Guacamole & Salsa: Fresh and refreshing. * Shrimp Cocktail: Large, plump pieces served ice-cold with cocktail sauce and pickled vegetables. * Yellowfin Tuna Crudo: Very fresh fish served with pickled vegetables, an Asian-style sauce, and crispy plantain chips. * Grilled Ribeye: Served with a beautiful slab of béarnaise butter melting on top. Unfortunately, it was a rather thin cut and arrived closer to medium/medium-well rather than the requested medium-rare. * Grilled Pork Tomahawk Chop: A fairly large portion, but the edges were cooked close to well-done, leaving the meat a bit dry and lacking moisture. * Lamb Lollipops: The standout dish of the night! Cooked to a perfect medium-rare and served with a bright mint chimichurri. Warm, juicy, and flavorful. * Drinks: They offer a great indoor bar with a wide selection of wines and cocktails. I stuck with the Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, which was full-bodied and paired well with the meat dishes. THE SERVICE The servers and bartenders are quite personable, though attentiveness can be a bit sporadic during busy times. A special thanks to our server, Ubaldo, who was juggling quite a few tables but still worked hard to keep our drinks full throughout the evening. OVERALL The Veranda remains a recommended venue for getting together with family, friends, and business colleagues. It is a great spot to enjoy music, fresh appetizers, and a beautiful golf course backdrop. read more

Veranda Restaurant - Grilled ribeye with bernaise sauce - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Went to the Veranda for brunch while in San Diego and had a great time along with wonderful food. The service was amazing, and the endless cold brew is something I'll never complain about. There are great views, this is a good spot for a relaxing brunch with family or friends. One of my favorite breakfast dishes is Chilaquiles, which were phenomenal here. The meat was tender and had a lot of flavor. I tried my fiancés eggs Benedict and thought it was great as well. Look forward to trying lunch here in the future. read more

Veranda Restaurant - Black Forest Ham Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Five stars for this visit. At its best, the Veranda remains much too cool to waste on tourists! Patio: always love it, heaters worked great this night. Service was great too - waiter was Latino and had an unusual name - Uberto? He's been there before and was great. Cocktail: I tried a Greenpoint, which is a take on a Brooklyn, which I guess is a take on a manhattan. It was served on the rocks - it was missing at first a little something but as it got more chilled, I think it was just warm at first, which was a little strange. But I liked it. Sourdough boule: back to fabulous this time. Very yummy in every way. Market salad: always huge and enough for 2 to split for $15-ish. This time it had berries, blue cheese and some yummy dried pears. I ate up almost every morsel. Got the striped bass too, which is a good dish. I'm not going to say it's the most spectacular thing you'll ever eat - and the parsnip puree and cauliflower were a little boring - but the fish was huge and cooked well. And I enjoyed sneaking my sweetie's fingerling potatoes that came with his beef medallions instead. He enjoyed that also - he just thought that the blanket of blue cheese on the top was a little too much. Oh - and the real reason this is a 5 star visit this time in addition to the generally good food and drink & great patio? They have live music every Sat. night - and this time it was Daniel Newheiser who was a ton of fun. Often they have great vocalists doing covers of the Eagles or Olivia Rodrigo or whatever in creative ways. But Newheiser does standards - with very creative arrangements. Bio says he has a jazz degree from USC - and it was pretty darn awesome and different from the last time we heard him a few years ago. Great to come here and do outdoor dining & have great food, drink and music year round! read more

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Wonderful! The food was delicious. The setting is just as impressive as the meal--it's hard to imagine a better view than overlooking such a beautiful golf course with its perfectly maintained, lush green fairways. Enjoying great food while taking in such stunning scenery made for a truly relaxing experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for both an excellent meal and a beautiful atmosphere. read more

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Tasty food and great golf course views. We usually come to golf at Rancho Bernardo Inn, where Veranda is located, but decided to dine here since we were nearby. The service was friendly, and they did a fantastic job making sure our table was properly shaded and that our food was served promptly. I loved my Berry Granola Bowl and Ginger Snap Juice. My friend ordered the Beef Birria Chilaquiles and really enjoyed the flavor of the birria. I'll definitely be dining here again. read more

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You pay for the location. This restaurant overlooks the golf course and depending on the time of day can be relaxing or you're being blasted by the sun. They do have umbrellas everywhere but choose your seat wisely. Not all of them are under an umbrella. I ordered the lobster roll and to my surprise it was actually quite large. I think when compared to a place that their main menu item is a lobster roll, this restaurant charges more. Nonetheless it was pretty good and definitely filling. Seasoning was minimal so if you think you're getting a crab boil type taste, you're not. It came with fries which honestly aren't needed but they are nice to have. I also had the crème brûlée which never disappoints. I was there at quite a busy time with a somewhat larger group so service wasn't the quickest but it was complaint worthy. Staff is pretty accommodating to requests. The entire group didn't really have any complaints about the food. The 3 is based on price and being a little uncomfortable in the hot sun. We wouldn't mind going back. read more

Veranda Restaurant - Crème Brûlée - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a magical place, especially on a clear night under the stars or the full moon. The fountain, the shimmering lights of houses on the opposite hill, and the soft music all add to a special ambiance. And the food!It's outstanding, as is the service! read more

Met for lunch with my dear friend who was in town for a work conference. It was a beautiful day for outdoor dining. We had reservations for 11:30am. We were too busy yapping so our poor server had to come back a few times before we finally placed our lunch order. We shared the Crab Cake, Brussels sprouts and Margherita Flatbread. He had a beer. It felt like sauce with a side of crab cake. Brussels sprouts were tasty, they came with a generous amount of lardons. Flatbread was a little too tomatoey for me, needed more basil and not crisp enough. Overall our meal was sufficient. I wouldn't come to dine if he wasn't a staying here. read more

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Sunday Brunch. Ambiance was great, wonderful outdoor location, background music pleasant and not too loud. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Those were all the goods. In the "other" category was all the food. The signature warmed cinnamon roll was stale and difficult to chew. Soooo disappointing. The Lobster Scramble had a lot of lobster (definite plus) but the scrambled eggs were hard scrambled and the portion was small. Breakfast potatoes were way undercooked and hard, almost raw. The french fries were fair. The chiquiles were served warm, like room temp warm. Overall 3/10. Sadly, this was sort of a miss. read more

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The food, service and ambience were all excellent! I will come be back my family. We went after work with my colleagues and had a lovely time. The view of the golf course was lovely. The sunset really was a vibe. They had live music as well. Just a great experience all around. read more

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A favorite restaurant with my family. It was a sweltering day, but we had a beautiful dinner at night with perfect temperature on the patio. Live music playing in a picturesque setting. Service is always great, too! But the full menu has gorgeous seafood and steak selections. New chef, was last at Chateau Marmont in Hollywood and with Brian Malarkey! VERY vegan and vegetarian friendly! Also posting the summer specials, and we had several of the summer drink specials!! One more day at the special price. (The specials are posted on a board just inside the restaurant door). Try the Hugo, for sure! read more

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Was looking for a quiet place to catch up on my Advent reading... Enter... Veranda bar and grill. The bar was crazy busy on the 3rd Saturday of Advent but as if God or my guardian angel reserved a booth for me, I came upon a perfectly empty booth with a view of a Christmas tree and outside towards the patio. I had a $10 happy hour gin+lemon+ honey and a portion of delicious hummus, eggplant and warm pita for $5 happy hour price. They had problems with falling platters and slipping workers in my area; which of course I can't take my safety and RBI /JCResorts corporate hat off ( even though I dont work there anymore) but I promptly investigated and let the employees know I found the source of the perpetually slick floor... The water catcher under the water dispenser was full and overflowing each time someone served themselves. I'm glad they took my observation seriously and addressed it After my small meal, I headed to the patio and enjoyed live music as I lounged and read some more Nice to find a bit of peace during the Great silence of Advent. I also enjoyed the history of RBI wall near check in. Thank you to the Colachis family, especially James Colachis of JC Resorts and Mrs Colachis too. read more

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The hostess with red hair working at the front was not friendly or helpful. We asked to sit at a table with a better view, but she told us we could not because it was reserved for 11:00. We were instead seated in the corner. The issue is that no one ended up sitting at that table, and most of the surrounding tables stayed empty as well. Because of that, it felt like we were unnecessarily denied a better table without a real reason. Overall, the customer service from the hostess was disappointing. She came across as rude and unwilling to help, which negatively affected our experience. read more

My friends and I chose the Veranda Restaurant for our annual holiday/birthday celebration in December. What an excellent choice. First of all it's located inside the Rancho Bernardo Inn. It's a beautiful property. The restaurant is a fireside lounge so there is a huge fireplace on the patio. Our group sat in the patio section. There is indoor seating as well. The servers and hostess were very welcoming and attentive. The menu was very diverse and food was absolutely delicious. We had two people with birthdays and they were each given a complimentary slice of chocolate raspberry cake. It was very good. There was live jazz music which added to the ambience. Think Kenny G. There is also a Veranda full bar on the premises as well. Excellent for big groups. I will definitely be back. read more

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Le sigh. I was super stoked to check out this bar for their holiday cocktails. There were 1-2 bartenders taking care of a packed bar so service was a bit slow. & when we finally ordered, we sadly realized that their $17 cocktails were premade! Yes, premade! How on earth are you going to charge that for a canned cocktail? read more

We had reservations, so no wait. Paid for valet, free parking lot was pretty full (went on a Saturday). Food was okay. Had steak and eggs, lobster roll and cast iron cinnamon roll. I felt our waitress was prejudiced against me and my friend. She asked if we were guests/had a room, I said no. She said "don't put it as a room charge." As if she thought we were going to dine and dash. Her demeanor changed when she saw my AmEx. Was considering this venue for an event. But it wouldn't be the place for me. read more

Veranda Restaurant - American Near Me - San Diego, California

We sat at an outdoor table with a great view of the golf course, and there were plenty of umbrellas for shade. Service was good. I ordered the Beef Birria Chilaquiles. It was a good portion size and pretty tasty overall. read more

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Overall I'd rate our experience 3.5 stars. The pros: - a beautiful ambiance with all the patio seats overlooking the green golf course. The patio is pretty large with plenty of tables and chairs. They also have heaters and shades. - food selection was good for a Sunday brunch and all our food was fresh and tasty. Typical hotel prices but we left full. - free self-parking but on a Sunday morning, it was full (probably from everyone coming to golf) and we had to wait for a spot and it was pretty far from the entrance of the restaurant. The biggest con and the reason for knocking off 2 stars: - the service was terrible: we sat down and waited 10 mins for our server to acknowledge us. Then she dropped off coffee and the menus and didn't show up for another 20 minutes. Then we ordered our food and it took another 20-25 mins to come out. When we were ready to leave, we could not find our server and when we asked a busboy if we can get our check, he said we'd have to ask our server. Well DUH...but if we can't find our server, what are we supposed to do? If you're in a rush or hungry, you have been warned the service is very slow here. I'd consider returning but management really needs to work on providing better and more efficient service. read more

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The Veranda located at @ranchobernardoinn is the perfect place to enjoy outdoor dining with golf course views during the day, and a cozy fireplace to relax in front of while dining or mingling under the stars at night. There is also an indoor dining option with a pub like feel where you can stop in to watch your favorite game or grab a quick drink before a round of golf . The onsite Chef's Garden produces dishes made with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, the freshest proteins and give the menu a Mediterranean coastal feel with a Southern California twist. The Veranda was also the perfect place to bring a toddler with all the places you can walk around and entertain them when they get too antsy to sit before the meals come. kid friendly! Their Mac N Cheese was a bit too fancy for our picky kid's liking, but I enjoyed it as leftovers ‍. We ordered (Brunch Menu): Good Morning Burger Bottle of Sparkling Wine, Orange Juice Margherita Flatbread Grilled Swordfish Sandwich Kids Mac "N" Cheese Follow @sandiegofoodie858 (IG) for more must try San Diego restaurants, date night ideas, and food experiences! read more

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Food (short ribs) was excellent as well as the service. A few too many flies I will go back. read more

Excellent food service, and ambience. A most beautiful view. Their dessert, the chocolate cheesecake was exceptional as it were the scallops. read more

I had brunch/lunch with my group of lady friends. They had brunch and I opted to wait 30 minutes for the lunch menu to be available at 11:30am sharp. My heart was set on getting the burrata salad and I was so glad that I waited! It was an incredibly delicious salad! This restaurant had outdoor only seating when we went. From our table, we had a beautiful view of the driving range and watched golfers as we enjoyed our food. I would definitely recommend coming here! read more

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Like other reviews have mentioned, the view of the golf course is beautiful, but that's about the only highlight. The food was very average and definitely not worth the price. The biggest disappointment was the seating process. If you don't have a reservation, the hostess tells you to wait 15-20 minutes even when the restaurant is 30-40% empty. She also came across as cold and unfriendly, which made us feel unwelcome from the start. During our stay, we were forced to sit at the bar area both days because they wouldn't seat us in the dining room. The only reason I'm giving this review more than one star is because of the bar staff. The bartender and the servers working the bar were friendly, professional, and did their best even though they were clearly very busy. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the hosts. Between the poor seating management, the unfriendly service at the front, and the mediocre food quality, I wouldn't come back unless I had no other choice. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. read more

Veranda has indoor and patio dining that has a beautiful view of the golf course. A group of us had brunch on a weekend, and it was honestly the perfect weather. They have heated lamps but we didn't even need them. The umbrellas they had were helpful since it was so sunny. They also have an area with an outdoor fireplace. The menu here is filled with a pretty good variety of options, and the prices are reasonable. I ordered the birria chilaquiles, which while it wasn't the best I've had they were pretty good. They only offer red sauce unlike some other restaurants that offer green as well, but I like both so it was find with me. They do breakfast until 11:00 then take a break until 11:30 when the lunch menu starts. So just a heads up, in between that time you can't really order anything. I ordered a glass of Sangria as well which was pretty good, and not too strong. Overall it was a beautiful brunch with some solid food, and great views. I'd happily go back, especially considering it's so hard to find brunch spots that do reservations. Their dinner looks good as well, so I plan to go back for that. read more

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Nothing to write home about. My brother, mom, her friend, and I stopped in for breakfast over the weekend and the hostess seemed super confused. We put our names on the waitlist, were told it would be about 10 minutes (despite us being the only people waiting and half of the outside area being empty), and stood outside of the little gate for much longer. Finally we went back up and asked and she seated us right away. We ordered a smoothie, breakfast burrito, and an egg skillet. Everything was just ok. The views of the golf course are very pretty but I'd definitely skip eating here. read more

Once again the service from Louis & his team makes for a great lunch! Excellent shrimp cocktail which Louis made exceptional by asking chef to grill the shrimp! read more

Veranda Restaurant - Grilled jumbo shrimp cocktail - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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The hostess with red hair at the front was not very friendly or helpful during our visit. We asked to sit at a table with a better view, but she told us it was not available because there was a reservation at 11:00, so we were seated in the corner instead. What made the situation frustrating was that no one ever ended up sitting at that table, and many of the surrounding tables stayed empty the entire time. It felt like we were denied a better seat for no clear reason. Her attitude came across as rude and dismissive, and the customer service was disappointing. It definitely affected our overall experience. read more

Loved the view of the golf course and how could you ever go wrong with outdoor seating in San Diego weather. Service was attentive and responsive. I have come here twice and ordered the wedge salad twice and both times I thought it was very good... not a traditional wedge and no blue cheese dressing but still good twist in the traditional one with green goddess dressing. I ordered the short ribs which were a bit dry but the mashed potatoes were really good.... Second time mom ordered the scallops which had an odd taste so perhaps will try something different next time. I went to the other restaurant on the complex last night and ordered the scallops and pork belly which were delish so I was expecting the same at the veranda but was a bit disappointing. read more

Chilly Christmas night with friends looking for a holiday inspired place to hang out. This review is specifically for the Veranda Bar vs the actual restaurant. Open seating and lots of space for large groups in the bar area. We were able to get drinks in a reasonable amount of time and happy to be able to enjoy the Christmas decor and ambiance. The holiday drinks were very fun and priced decently considering them a seasonal specialty menu. 10/10 for the aesthetics 7.5/10 for drinks read more

Veranda Restaurant - American Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here for our first time when staying at the resort. I really liked it! The service was great. Food was good but could use a little more "pozzaz" to make it less bland. I got the chicken club and it was good but the bread was not my favorite. Additionally, I feel like it needed more flavor as it was too simple. Fries were good but again needed some more flavor (maybe more seasoning?). Breakfast burger - same deal - good but could've used some more flavor. I forgot the name of the cocktail I got (strawberry something?) But I loveeeed my drink and it was strong! Overall a great experience and would come again if I'm staying at the resort. Making reservations here is easy too. read more

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The food was good but nothing that really stood out and that will blow you away. Also it's a bit pricy. However it's super nice to sit outside and have dinner looking out at the sun setting above the golf course. Another plus is that it is dog friendly. The staff there is also very professional and friendly. read more

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Not a huge menu, but some interesting stuff on there. The cocktails were quite tasty. The hummus was only OK. The potato leek soup was great. The Caesar salad was great. The service was only OK with us having to wait long times with no water. read more

Beautiful setting with view of golf course. The mushroom egg scramble with added jalepenos and potatoes was absolutely delicious. Rebecca took great care in ensuring everything was just perfect! Highly recommend for breakfast/brunch read more

Staying at RB Inn for or 36th anniversary, so of course picked the Veranda for dinner. Even though it was a Tuesday and the patio was almost empty, we were told it was all reserved and were seated inside which didn't seem to have any A/C and was extremely stuffy. Our Waiter Ubaldo was a sweetheart, very attentive until he was given a party of 20+ outside. They were pretty demanding of him as we could see through the window. Our drinks ( strawberry basil martini and T&T) were delicious as was my beautiful garden salad. I was going to have a glass of wine with dinner but our waiter was too busy (I mean running busy) to check in. Dinner was tenderloin medallions and grilled ribeye, ordered medium rare. Both meats were incinerated into shoe leather, especially the 3 "medallions" which were about a quarter inch thick. Husband had a few bites of ribeye, but very over done beef is tasteless. I couldn't cut through mine, much less eat it. Sides were unseasoned Al dente fingerling potatoes. I had salt in my purse so ate 2. Broccolini was tough and the tops were really burnt so no go there. Uvalde apologized profusely and offered to redo our steaks but we had been there 2 hours by then and we were done. Anyway. Happy Anniversary to us, I guess read more

We stayed at the inn this past weekend and had a great experience at Veranda. We had an 8pm dinner reservation and was seated right away. There was a lady singing Olivia Dean tunes with her guitar. Ambience was cozy and inviting. We were pleasantly surprised with the food. My bf ordered the braised short rib which was very tender and delicious. I got the pear, prosciutto and brie flatbread. This was a great combination of flavors. Overall an amazing date night for us! read more

Veranda Restaurant - Sea Sun by Caymus, Pinot Noir, CA - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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We got a table outside and the ambience was just amazing ! It was a great view over the golf course and they had warmers for the little chill in the air. I actually grew up coming here, but this was my first time coming in a long time as an adult and it definitely felt special. The service was impeccable. The food was amazing and it wasn't too loud or crowded or anything like that. The only thing about it would be the prices and the price is relative to the limited options available but the limited options were still really good so it's definitely worth it! read more

Came in for an anniversary dinner. We have played the golf course before but never thought to stay for food and I am sad we didn't figure out how yummy the food is sooner! The food is good, service is good, ambiance is good. They have live music and very attentive servers and bussers. I believe there is only an outdoor patio so bring a jacket! They have patio heaters but still can get chilly once the sun goes down! read more

Good food and nice place to catch up with friends. Service friendly. I tripped over a dog bowl while getting seated, I wish hostess would have been aware of big dog with water bowl at my chair. read more