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    Veranda Restaurant

    3.7 (592 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 9:30 pm

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    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Romantic

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    Carlos S.

    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.

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    Jane L.

    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.

    I probably single handedly have brought 50-60 people here on my own over the years!  I love it!
    Arlene P.

    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.

    Grilled jumbo shrimp cocktail

    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!

    Golf course view
    Tracey F.

    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!

    Amber M.

    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.

    View of the golf course from our table
    Amanda J.

    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.

    Mae B.

    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.

    American Breakfast
    Essie K.

    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.

    Grilled Swordfish 10/10
    Jillian C.

    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!

    Mei T.

    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!

    Jan H.

    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.

    Stephanie O.

    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

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    Ask the Community - Veranda Restaurant

    When do they have live music?

    Every night from 5:00 to 8:00 pm

    Do you serve breakfast?

    Yes M-Sun Brunch Sat / Sun

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes

    What are the time frames for breakfast and lunch menus?

    8-11:30

    Is there any happy hour menu?

    I believe I saw one on line.

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    The Cork and Craft

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    1.2 miRancho Bernardo
    $$

    Visited Cork and Craft with my mama tribe the Saturday before Mother's Day around 7pm and were…read morehonestly surprised we were able to snag reservations so easily last minute. The staff was very warm and welcoming, though throughout the evening it definitely felt like they may have been short staffed and stretched a bit thin. Since we were headed to a movie after dinner, we decided to keep things light and share appetizers plus dessert. We tried the Fried Shishito Peppers, Veggie Potstickers, Grilled Broccolini, Rosemary Garlic Fries, Whipped Burrata, Garlic Noodles, Salmon Poke Tacos, and Lamb Chops. Overall, the food was decent but nothing especially memorable. The lamb chops were cooked nicely but could have used more seasoning, and the poke tacos were tasty but tiny -- literally about the size of my pinky for each taco. We were disappointed they had sold out of both the Crème Brûlée Bread Pudding and the Budino, which were the desserts we originally wanted to try. Thankfully, the Butter Toffee Cake completely saved dessert for us -- absolutely delicious and easily the highlight of the meal. Overall, a cute spot with good vibes for a girls night, but the food itself didn't quite live up to the hype for us.

    I arrived to pick up the order and waited 20 minutes, only to be told you don't have it. Turn off…read moredelivery if you're not handling it! Terrible place. I came for the second time--one employee says the order will be prepared, another says you don't have such an order. Why are you wasting people's time?! And you mark the order as ready when it's not. Awful place...

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    The Cork and Craft - Dining area, brewery off to the left.

    Dining area, brewery off to the left.

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    6 piece wings & side order of fries

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    AVANT Restaurant

    AVANT Restaurant

    3.8(489 reviews)
    0.1 miRancho Bernardo
    $$$

    Unbelievably incredible value! Their pre-fixe 4 course meal for $89 includes regular sized entrees!…read moreThe place, the service, and the quality of food is outstanding. This deal is almost a steal. I had the scallops and pork belly duo and my sister had the fish, both were perfectly cooked! The dessert was the perfect finish. We came on a Wednesday evening and it was not busy at all.

    This is best restaurant in the Inland North County. The service is wonderful. The food is…read moreflavorful. We have gone twice this year to celebrate special occasions. Our first visit in January we ordered the Lamb Chops which were amazing and cooked medium rare as is proper for Lamb Chops. The Salmon was cooked perfectly. Not over cooked. Skin was crispy. I cannot express the flavor in words. The second time we ordered the special 3-course prix fixe. For appetizers, the lobster bisque was sultry and the grilled shrimp prawns can with two huge prawns with roasted vegetables. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and not dry at all. It is easy for restaurants to make thick cut pork chop dry. Not at Avant! We also ordered the Beef Wellington (a special that was not on the menu). We didn't realize the Beef Wellington was sized for two people, hence the huge up charge. Beef Wellington was cooked medium rare which how its supposed to be prepared! The crust was more like a pipe crust than puff pastry. The pate is mushroom with swiss chard. I need to address another Yelp User's review of this restaurant complaining about the Beef Wellington: 1) If you dont like your beef medium rare, DO NOT order the Beef Wellington. Ask Chef Gordon Ramsey! Medium is considered over cooked in a Beef Wellington. The meat gets dry and tough. 2) The Beef Wellington is a special (typically on the weekend) with limited quantities and is not on the menu all the time. I heard the restaurant manager let other tables know the limited quantities and he needed to know ASAP if a diner was considering the Beef Wellington. 3) Please also note that Beef Wellington takes to 30 to 40 minutes because there is a 15 to 20 minute rest time. So be sure to order appetizers also to tie you over! The service here is fantastic! Blaine was great! The atmosphere is nice in dark woods. Just the right lighting. We are so glad to find Avant for our special occasions.

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    Carver's Steak & Chops - Texas Chile Oil Rib - eye

    Carver's Steak & Chops

    4.0(862 reviews)
    0.8 miRancho Bernardo
    $$$

    We came here for a private retirement dinner in their big library room, which holds 60 people…read more The venue was beautiful and very welcoming. All guests loved the food, the very friendly staff, and the restaurant venue. For a reasonable price, the restaurant offers a prefix menu with 3 salad options and 3 entree choices for guests. It was all delicious but the prime rib is famous here. Most people chose prime rib. It was tender, juicy and cooked to perfection. The manager David was so helpful and easy to work with. The staff was fabulous, attentive and caring. We absolutely loved this private party. it was perfection!! They made us feel like true VIPs. Everyone had a great time and loved the food. Carvers is a true San Diego gem.

    Tucked away at the side of a large strip mall in Rancho Bernardo, Carvers Steak & Chops offers…read moresteaks, burgers, pasta, salads, chicken, seafood and fresh fish amongst other things. We hadn't been to Carver's in probably 15-20 years and decided to give it a try for Easter lunch. (No special menu). I thought prices were high for what you get. The steak only came with a side of broccoli that looked no different from what I microwave in a bag at home. (You can choose one side from a variety of complimentary sides). Béarnaise sauce sauce cost extra. Bread for the table was complimentary. The food that we ordered was adequate, but not exciting. Service was OK and attentive enough, but not high-end or highly polished/highly trained as you might expect at a steakhouse. Decor is dark and atmospheric, but somewhat dated. Patrons were casual -- one guy was wearing a tank top, shorts and flip-flops, not what I would expect on Easter Sunday at a steak house. Come on people! Bathrooms could do with a refresh and kinda smelled. Ample free parking.

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    Vintana Wine + Dine - main dining room

    Vintana Wine + Dine

    4.0(3.1k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    I was very pleased with my experience at the Vintana restuarant located above the LEXUS dealer in…read moreEscondido. They offer a HAPPY HOUR from 2-5 pm and their food selection and drink selection is interesting, unique and delicious. The atmosphere of sitting up high on the 3rd floor is very nice. It is somewhat wind and sun protected and plenty big for accommodating large crowds. The manager was nice enough to allow individual checks for each of our 9 guests and we appreciated that. I ordered 2 delicious COCONUT MARGARITAS and chicken speared on wooden sticks with a peanut sauce under an ample bed of thin noodles. The drinks were $10 each and the appetizers ordering off their happy hour menu were also $10 each. Service was very good. Another added plus - parking is conveniently located on the 3rd floor - just drive up the ramp located behind the building and enter on upper floor. Fun to look and dream at all the new LEXUS cars on main floor too.

    Celebrating a special occasion! One of my favorite Hour happy places to go. Big portions at a great…read moreprice. Our waiter RJ and his team were superb and friendly. The plates we ordered were delicious. Most favorite dish was the Brie, mussels, and salad. Least favorite was the sweet noodles on the chicken skewers plate. The outside patio seating was nice but quite limited. A great and inexpensive place to go for nice gatherings. I would give them 5+ stars for great customer service. Would always visit again for happy hour

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    Main dining room

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    Barrel Riot - Reserve Malbec

    Barrel Riot

    4.2(49 reviews)
    1.1 miRancho Bernardo
    $$

    You seriously HAVE to check this place out. The wine is so unique and so good that I'm still…read morethinking about it weeks later. The food is just as impressive, everything tasted flavorful and high quality. The service was also top notch! We hosted a wine tasting and bites event here for our alumni group and it ended up being one of our favorite events we've done. They set us up on the private patio, turned on the TVs so we could play themed videos, and even changed the string lights to match our school colors. The level of thoughtfulness really stood out. The salad, veggie plate, and french fries were all amazing and they also have gluten free flatbreads that were incredible. Every time food came out, they made sure to call out any dietary notes, which we really appreciated. I've already been telling friends they need to go try it, and I'll definitely be buying a few bottles as gifts this year. It's that good. Perfect spot for date night, happy hour, birthdays, or any kind of get together or event.

    We live close to this restaurant. The previous restaurant at the location was called the Barrel…read moreRoom, and it was a good restaurant, great wine, great food, good service. This one doesn't even come close to it. The service personnel obviously lacked training. The tables lacked the basics, not even salt and pepper, although the water sevice was served in cold bottles and glasses, which was a good touch. The menu was limited, best for luch. My wife ordered a salad, which was average. I ordered a chicked pesto sandwich wich was pre-heated, and did not taste fresh at all. It was barely warm. We ordered focacia bread that was served with some garlic cream. The food presentation was amateurish. We did not finish our food and promptly left the restaurant.

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    Barrel Riot - Smokin J's Smoked BBQ Brisket Flatbread - amazing with Barrel Riot's Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Savignon

    Smokin J's Smoked BBQ Brisket Flatbread - amazing with Barrel Riot's Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Savignon

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