AVANT is the signature restaurant at Rancho Bernardo Inn, offering elevated contemporary California cuisine that unites culinary influences and flavors from Baja California with French techniques and inspiration. Crafted by Chef de Cuisine Sergio Jimenez, 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.
Upscale-casual space serving high-end American fare such as scallops & filet mignon, plus cocktails. Based on 189 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone: (888) 281-7938
Website:
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Hours
| Friday |
4–10 PM |
| Saturday |
4–10 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday |
4–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
4–10 PM |
| Thursday |
4–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Morgan Kelps
Always a great meal at Avant. Great views, food and service. Be sure and order the bread it’s surprisingly a real menu highlight. Only feedback would be the pricing does not align well with the food quality.
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Chef Marian
I am with San Diego Foodies and Carlsbad Foodies and our Table of Four. Tonight we are at Avant in the Rancho Bernardo Inn. This is certainly a date night place. Soft lighting and great ambiance. A special Thank You to Sue who gave us these beautiful pix!
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Nour Farahat
Great atmosphere, elegant restaurant and the food is super delicious, if you are into duck then you have to try the duck breast dish. ☺️
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Summer Sandberg
I have been to Avant before, and this time we went to do the chef’s tasting menu. It was $95 a person and another 55. If you wanted the wine pairing. We decided just to get a separate drink.
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Chaitrali Joshi
This place is a great experience!
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Randy B
Just finished a wonderful anniversary dinner at Avant. The service was excellent (thanks Wayne!), the food was spectacular (don’t miss the scallops or the fabulous Bluefin Tuna), and the atmosphere was upscale, but casual at the same time. Will definitely be back!
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Sheng Lor
Very fancy upscale dining experience. Ambiance was nice. Food was delicious. I ordered the Chef’s Choice Four Course for $95.
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Jeff Kaemmerling
Chef Christopher Gentile and his beyond superb staff (thank you Gaby!) host an exquisite and refreshing palette of flavors amidst a farm-to-table menu from their own, onsite garden, providing a culinary delight that rivals some of the best I’ve had in Southern California. Not only was I delightfully surprised by the high quality but I was continuously reminded how fresh and healthy the menu was as we enjoyed each dish! Truly a one of a kind experience.
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Gavin Zau
Good restaurant in the Rancho Bernardo inn hotel. They have 2 special dining room that you can book. There is a minimum. The service is good and I liked their 45 days after ribeye steak
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Arlene Paraiso
The food is quality and the service is personable and warm: from Katarina the hostess, Dalton the server and Tyson the manager (…and the kind bartender else granter I didn’t get) …and even the regular patrons like my bourbon expert friend, Al. You’d expect this place to be stuffy, but it’s just classy without the arrogance.
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