AVANT

4.5

1653 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
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. 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. 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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(844) 254-0013
Website
https://www.avantrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
With about 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor gathering space, championship golf course views, fine dining and professional service, AVANT is ideal for an intimate gathering for 12 or a larger event of 50. We’ve got you covered with three unique spaces. La Taberna, El Biz and Table 65.
Private party contact
Carolyna Ziske: (858) 385-8708

Location
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
Neighborhood
Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Cross street
Pomerado Road
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.<br />Self parking also available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Eve Dinner
$0.00 - $125.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
Embrace the enchantment of Christmas Eve with Chef Sergio Jimenez's exquisite four course seasonal menu at AVANT for $125 per adult and $65 per child plus tax and 20% service charge. The 20% service charge is distributed to the staff as gratuity. Let us make your Christmas Eve a night to remember, filled with delectable flavors and heartwarming memories.
Christmas Day Dinner
$0.00 - $125.00 per person
Dec 25, 2024 only
Step into the magic of Christmas Day with a festive four course seasonal menu at AVANT, prepared by Chef de Cuisine Sergio Jimenez for only $125 per adult and $65 per child plus tax and 20% service charge. The 20% service charge is distributed to the staff as gratuity.
NYE Dinner
$0.00 - $179.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with a celebratory five course seasonal menu from AVANT Chef de Cuisine Sergio Jimenez, priced at $179 per adult and $85 per child plus tax and 20% service charge. The 20% service charge is distributed to the staff as gratuity. Raise your glass to a night of culinary delight as you welcome in 2025!

west coast oysters$24.00
escabeche + horse radish + lime
seafood tower$80.00
oysters + king crab + prawns + hamachi
- Small$80.00
- Large$130.00
local blue fin tuna$18.00
watermelon + strawberry + cilantro
Baja seas Hiramasa$19.00
shishito peppers + pear aguachile + red onion
Kerwee Farms Wagyu beef carpaccio$25.00
esquites + caviar + beef tendon chips
Koa king salmon belly$17.00
cherry + persimmon + tomato

garden + small plates

chef's garden lettuces$17.00
pear + macadamia + hibiscus creme fraiche
french sorrel 'caesar' salad$17.00
shaved kohlrabi + preserved lemon + citrus dressing
summer melon salad$18.00
chef's garden tomato + melon + mozzarella
hokkaido scallops$28.00
hominy + chanterelle + apple
raviolo$28.00
bellwether ricotta + egg yolk + truffle

land + sea

koa king salmon$42.00
pineapple + shishito peppers + squash
wild blu bass$38.00
asparagus + kombu + spinach
iberico pork secreto$52.00
persimmon + carrot + chipotle
kerwee farms wagyu striploin$68.00
potato mochi + chayote + guajillo marmalade
grimaud farms aged duck breast$46.00
rhubarb + truffle + tangerine
chiles en nogada$28.00
acorn squash + pomegranate + walnut
whole roasted branzino$62.00
garden fall greens + citrus beurre blanc + caviar
beef filet wellington$95.00
swiss chard + bordelaise

accompaniments.

crispy sunchokes$14.00
bone marrow + chimichurri + gruyère
foraged mushrooms$14.00
charred onion + flower consomme
charred broccoli rabe$12.00
broccoli emulsion + lemon
twice cook potato$14.00
red onion + dill + black garlic
Carrots$14.00
chili crunch + babaganoush + sesame seeds

sweet.

'coffee and donuts'$16.00
espresso cremeux + brown sugar streusel + cocoa nib gelato
chocolate terrine$14.00
cumberland sauce + pistachio + kumquat
new york cheese cake$14.00
sable + berries + meringue
french camembert cheese$32.00
pear + pepita butter + brioche
tres leches flan$14.00
caramelized espresso + orange tuille
apple jack brown butter cake$14.00
salted caramel + fennel + aged cheddar

Wines by Sommelier Joe Baumgardner

Sparkling

Zonin, Prosecco$13.00
prosecco, italy
Scarpetta$15.00
brut rosé friulli, italy
emmolo by caymus$19.00
brut, california NV
Moët & Chandon$25.00
brut 'imperial' epernay, champagne

White

Benvolio, Pinot Grigio, Friuli$13.00
Vidal Fleury White Blend, Cotes Du Rhone$14.00
Three Brooms, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$14.00
Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley$17.00
dr. loosen$13.00
Les Belles Roches Chardonnay, Burgundy$14.00
Zd Chardonnay, California$18.00
Frank Family Chardonnay, Napa Valley$25.00
Mont Gravet Rosé, Pays D'oc$13.00

Red

Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley$15.00
Ken Wright, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley$22.00
Grgich Hills, Zinfandel, Napa Valley$17.00
Numanthia 'Termes' Tempranillo, Spain$15.00
Cecchi Chianti Classico, Italy$15.00
Catena, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$17.00
Hourglass 'hg3' Red Blend, Napa Valley$25.00
Treana Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$14.00
J. Rickards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley$22.00

Draft Beer

Societe 'The Harlot' Blonde Ale, San Diego, 10, 5.7%$10.00
Helia, Porter, San Diego 7. 1%$10.00
Fall 'Magical and Delicious' Pale Ale, San Diego 5. 5%$10.00
Thorn Brewing 'Hopster Pot' Hazy Ipa San Diego 7. 0%$10.00
Ballast Point 'Sculpin' Ipa San Diego 7. 0%$10.00
Modern Times 'Fruitlands' Tropical Sour Gose, San Diego 4. 8%$10.00
Stella Artois Lager, Belgium 5. 0%$10.00

ZERO PROOF

LIFE WATER$12.00
rishi golden chamomile tea, coconut water, orange essence
MOROCCAN DREAMS$12.00
coconut milk, rishi maghreb mint tea, aquafaba, soda water, lime essence, mint
ORANGE CREAMSICLE$12.00
orange, lemon, vanilla, aquafaba
VIOLET COSMOS$12.00
blue spirulina, cranberry, lemon ginger, garden flowers

OLD-FASHIONEDS

WOODSMAN$18.00
kikori japanese whiskey, jasmine lemongrass, orange bitters
OLD AGAVE$20.00
rbi maestro dobel añejo tequila agave, citrus bitters
GOLD FASHIONED$17.00
sipsmith london dry gin, fernet branca orange bitters
EIGHTY-SIXED$17.00
old forester 86 proof bourbon, maple angostura & orange bitters

REFRESHING & NOVEL

SUMMER THYME$17.00
tito's vodka, citrus, thyme, prosecco
LAVENDER HAZE$19.00
empress 1908 gin, earl grey tea, coconut milk vanilla, scrappy's lavender bitters
SWEDISH GIMLET$18.00
tanqueray no. ten gin, lime, aquafaba cardamom & orange bitters
JALISCO ROOTS$18.00
rbi herradura double barrel reposado tequila, cointreau, ginger, lime
ALL PUFFED UP$18.00
courvoisier vsop cognac, cointreau, orgeat, lime, bitter truth pimento dram, east imperial ginger beer, cinnamon
CURES THE BLUES$19.00
belvedere vodka, bacardi silver rum blue spirulina, coconut water, vanilla
APEROL FIZZ$17.00
aperol, grapefruit, lemon, coconut milk, aquafaba, orange flower water, soda

BOLD & NUANCED

AMERICAN THEOREM$21.00
rbi private barrel whistle pig 10 year rye madeira, benedictine, black walnut bitters
FUNKY NEGRONI$17.00
batavia arrack van oosten, bruto americano, bigallet china-china
NASSAU 1930$18.00
talisker single malt scotch, cointreau, batavia arrack van oosten, mexican chocolate & orange bitters
CHASING YESTERDAY$18.00
the producer mezcal, chareau aloe liqueur lime, agave, orange bitters
SMOKIN' DIAMONDS$19.00
old forester 100 proof rye, amaro nonino, benedictine, smoked wood chips
RYE & DRY$18.00
rittenhouse rye, carpano dry vermouth, yellow chartreuse, luxardo maraschino liqueur orange bitters
STRAW HAT$19.00
hibiki harmony japanese whisky, harmless harvest coconut water

NIGHT CAP

DARK PEDIGREE$34.00
remy martin xo cognac, boulard vsop calvados benedictine, coffee & chocolate spritz
AIR SAILOR$18.00
suntory ao world whisky, brown sugar, whipped cream, dark chocolate, sea salt
EL GUAPO$18.00
el tesoro reposado tequila, licor 43, kahlúa, mostra espresso, whiskey barrel aged bitters, cinnamon
NAOMI KNOWS BEST$19.00
ketel one vodka, mr. black cold brew coffee liqueur, mostra espresso, vanilla bean
WHEN IN BEAUNE$18.00
hennessy vsop cognac, caffe moka espresso liqueur, bigallet china-china, cold brew coffee, black walnut

What 1,653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Romantic
North San Diego
Californian

Review summary

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AVANT offers a delightful dining experience with "superb service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "attentive and knowledgeable staff" and the "incredible presentation" of dishes. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, featuring a "beautiful setting" and a diverse menu. While some find it pricey, the "endless champagne" and "variety of options" make it worthwhile.

1,653 Reviews

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Daron
San Diego
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wanted to visit again since we enjoyed the food last time, this time around with the Fall menu food was good but some dishes were heavy handed on the salt. Their take on the French Cesar salad was good but I thought was lacking crunch texture because the classic usually has croutons but was nice with the citrus to cut through the anchovies. The beef Wellington is a good size for 2, our waiter told us it was 20oz so we thought it was going to be huge, it was more 12oz, the swiss chards sauce that came with it was way salty and was hard to eat. king Salmon belly sashimi appetizer was good as always. Would still come back to try other dishes, service was good.
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Marcia
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Sergio is very attentive and ensures we have an unforgettable dinner. Thank you.
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Debbie
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were sadly disappointed in the thanksgiving meal served at Avant. The staff was delightful but the meal itself was disappointing and to walk out with a bill of $400 (2 cocktails) for two.
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Susan
San Diego
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The evening was perfect! Seated right away, a nice table, service was excellent! It was our anniversary and we were treated royally! Everything was delicious from the Parker house rolls, salads and the Beef Wellington is to die for! It is a very large serving so we split it and we were both stuffed! We were also treated to a delicious chocolate cake for our Anniversary! It is very expensive but for a once-in-awhile splurge or a special occasion it is worth it!!
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Aldo
Puerto Vallarta
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food is decent and service is good. I am a little disappointed on the quality of the fish, it wasn’t fresh which is a must for San Diego. I must say the quality of the vegetables were amazing since they are from their own garden and we also had the beef Wellington which was good. Overall the restaurant is a nice option if you’re close by.
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Allen
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Professional staff, relaxed atmosphere, well-prepared food. The Beef Wellington was astounding.
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Tina
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was wonderful except the room temperature was pretty cool. Also, the manager was very rude. The rest of the staff was wonderful!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great spot for a special celebration! Love this place!
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Andrew
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent. Sea food was prepared correctly and the wine list is good . Nice evening out for dinner. Would recommend it
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Bonnie
Greater Boston
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is an excellent restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere, great service and the food was over the top. It was out first visit and we are so glad to know it’s close by. Will definitely go back.
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FAQs

AVANT is rated 4.5 stars by 1653 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

Additional information

Cross street
Pomerado Road
Neighborhood
Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.<br />Self parking also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.avantrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(844) 254-0013
Private party facilities
With about 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor gathering space, championship golf course views, fine dining and professional service, AVANT is ideal for an intimate gathering for 12 or a larger event of 50. We’ve got you covered with three unique spaces. La Taberna, El Biz and Table 65.
Private party contact
Carolyna Ziske: (858) 385-8708

AVANT

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Christmas Eve Dinner

Christmas Day Dinner

NYE Dinner

shared.

parker house roll$10.00

gougères$19.00

chef's garden crudite$17.00

French Camembert Cheese$32.00

raw + crudo

west coast oysters$24.00

seafood tower$80.00

local blue fin tuna$18.00

Baja seas Hiramasa$19.00

Kerwee Farms Wagyu beef carpaccio$25.00

Koa king salmon belly$17.00

garden + small plates

chef's garden lettuces$17.00

french sorrel 'caesar' salad$17.00

summer melon salad$18.00

hokkaido scallops$28.00

raviolo$28.00

land + sea

koa king salmon$42.00

wild blu bass$38.00

iberico pork secreto$52.00

kerwee farms wagyu striploin$68.00

grimaud farms aged duck breast$46.00

chiles en nogada$28.00

whole roasted branzino$62.00

beef filet wellington$95.00

accompaniments.

crispy sunchokes$14.00

foraged mushrooms$14.00

charred broccoli rabe$12.00

twice cook potato$14.00

Carrots$14.00

sweet.

'coffee and donuts'$16.00

chocolate terrine$14.00

new york cheese cake$14.00

french camembert cheese$32.00

tres leches flan$14.00

apple jack brown butter cake$14.00

Wines by Sommelier Joe Baumgardner

Sparkling

Zonin, Prosecco$13.00

Scarpetta$15.00

emmolo by caymus$19.00

Moët & Chandon$25.00

White

Benvolio, Pinot Grigio, Friuli$13.00

Vidal Fleury White Blend, Cotes Du Rhone$14.00

Three Brooms, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$14.00

Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley$17.00

dr. loosen$13.00

Les Belles Roches Chardonnay, Burgundy$14.00

Zd Chardonnay, California$18.00

Frank Family Chardonnay, Napa Valley$25.00

Mont Gravet Rosé, Pays D'oc$13.00

Red

Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley$15.00

Ken Wright, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley$22.00

Grgich Hills, Zinfandel, Napa Valley$17.00

Numanthia 'Termes' Tempranillo, Spain$15.00

Cecchi Chianti Classico, Italy$15.00

Catena, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$17.00

Hourglass 'hg3' Red Blend, Napa Valley$25.00

Treana Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$14.00

J. Rickards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley$22.00

Draft Beer

Societe 'The Harlot' Blonde Ale, San Diego, 10, 5.7%$10.00

Helia, Porter, San Diego 7. 1%$10.00

Fall 'Magical and Delicious' Pale Ale, San Diego 5. 5%$10.00

Thorn Brewing 'Hopster Pot' Hazy Ipa San Diego 7. 0%$10.00

Ballast Point 'Sculpin' Ipa San Diego 7. 0%$10.00

Modern Times 'Fruitlands' Tropical Sour Gose, San Diego 4. 8%$10.00