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AVANT, San Diego, CA

AVANT

4.6
4.6
1685 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for creative cocktails
AVANT is the signature Forbes Four-Star rated restaurant at Rancho Bernardo Inn, offering elevated contemporary California cuisine that unites culinary influences and flavors from Baja California with French techniques and inspiration. 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. AVANT's cocktail program serves up imaginative libations ranging from light to direct, all complemented by playful presentations and artistic touches. The essential San Diego dining experience is set in inviting indoor and outdoor spaces with stunning views of the surrounding resort.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking.<br />Self parking also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Easter Three Course Brunch

    US$48.00 - US$95.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Join our Avant Culinary team for a specialty Three Course Easter Brunch dining experience for $95++ per adult and $48++ per child (20% Gratuity and tax not included).
    Easter Three Course Brunch photo
  • Mother's Day 3 Course Brunch

    US$48.00 - US$95.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Join our Avant Culinary Team in a celebration of Mother’s Day as he will be offering a special Three Course Brunch-Inspired Menu for $95 per adult and $48 per child (not inclusive of tax and 20% service charge).
    Mother's Day 3 Course Brunch photo

What 1,685 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • North San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • North San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AVANT offers an exquisite dining experience with "incredible food," "awesome service," and a "beautiful setting." Known for its "amazing brunch," the restaurant features a diverse menu and attentive staff, creating a luxurious yet welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for special occasions, AVANT is praised for its "excellent" wine selection and creative dishes.

1,685 Reviews
  1. Natasha

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, Paul was amazing! Table on the right of us was extremely loud. could’ve done without that. For future, I wouldn’t recommend seating a couple of two on a date night next to a table of 10 who are screaming loud but other than that food was great. Service was fantastic. I would definitely recommend.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with amazing seafood or meat entree options! Lots of great side dishes as well!

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  3. joanne

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from Mandy. Food was great. Francisco was a great bartender. Overall wonderful evening.

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  4. Gina VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our night. Food was phenomenal. Will be back.

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  5. Daniel

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time, great food. Beautiful place and great service.

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  6. Andrew

    Seattle3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great! Was kind of cold where we were sitting.

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  7. Jeff VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food only surpassed by the fantastic service.

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  8. micahn

    San Diego4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The beef Wellington was very salty $95 is a lot for that if it’s not excellent. Branzino was ok. Couple of appetizers were really good . Thought it was overpriced. Service was really good always a beautiful ambiance there. But all in all value to me just was not there.

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  9. Jessica VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere for a team dinner.

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  10. Alex VIP

    San Diego49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven't been here for a while, and they had a new chef. The food was less "daring", but the quality is improved. Had the Beef Wellington, and it's definitely better than last time. It took a long time to get it served, but it's worth it. Still one of our favorite restaurants in San Diego.

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AVANT is rated 4.6 stars by 1685 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for AVANT

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking.<br />Self parking also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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