Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

4.7

345 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Charming
Healthy
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro located in the heart of the beautiful downtown Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Our unique bistro offers an amazing menu and a superior wine selection for any lunch or dinner occasion. For lunch walk-ins are welcome.
Owner / Chef Mozy Jahanguiri, who has run restaurants in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Dallas, has opened The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro in the space formerly occupied by The Pantry on Paseo Delicias. Mozy has prepared a menu that offers a wide variety of healthy and stylish fresh grill and more offering a balanced approach to food and wine along with bistro favorites including Oysters Rockefeller, traditional escargots, baked brie with grapes and honey and more for starters. Entrees to satisfy any taste of carefully sourced meats, seafood and much more. Be sure to check out Bistro's beautiful wood wine cellar, housing an extensive collection that spans an impressive 100 years (1897-1997) at a variety of price points.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Continental
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 756-1221
Website
http://www.ranchosantafebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
6024 Paseo Delicias, Ste C, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-9512
Neighborhood
Rancho Santa Fe
Parking details
Plenty of parking spaces available on the streets and also a huge Parking lot is available behind the restaurant only at evening hours
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Baked Brie$14.00
Seedless grapes, with honey, and crostini
Caprese Salad$14.00
Sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, Basil and house vinaigrette
Margarita Flatbread$12.00
Tomato, basil, fresh baby spinach, mushrooms, and marinara sauce
Rancho Flatbread$12.00
Spinach and goat cheese
Italian Flatbread with Pepperoni$14.00
Traditional Escargot$16.00
Pernod, garlic butter, lemon, white wine, parsley
Shrimp Sauté$16.00
Garlic, mushrooms, tomato, white wine and lemon
Country Pate$17.00
Veal, duck liver, brandy, white egg and light cream. Served with Dijon mustard and baby dill pickles

Soups

Lentil Soup
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$10.00
Soup du Jour
- Market Price

Salads

House Salad
Spring mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato and house vinaigrette
- Small$8.00
- Large$12.00
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, fresh grated parmesan, croutons and house Caesar
- Small$8.00
- Large$12.00

Sandwiches

Sandwich Additions ($3) - Avocado, Cheese, Mushrooms, Red Onion

Black Angus Sirloin Burger$16.00
Grass fed beef served with organic lettuce, tomato and Thousand Island dressing
Chicken Avocado Wrap$16.00
Roasted, pulled chicken, avocado, sliced tomato, romaine lettuce and chipotle aioli
Norwegian Salmon Sandwich$18.00
Pan-roasted fresh Norwegian salmon, organic lettuce and tomato
Tuna Melt$19.00
Served with organic lettuce and tomato

Entrée Salads

Salad Additions: Anchovy $4, Chicken $7, Salmon $18

Baby Spinach Salad$16.00
Blend of fresh organic baby spinach, tossed with cranberries, carrots, goat cheese and house vinaigrette
Beet Salad$17.00
Roasted beets, spring mixed greens, pear, goat cheese and house vinaigrette
Chicken Caesar$17.00
Oven roasted, pulled chicken, romaine, fresh grated parmesan, croutons with chipotle Caesar dressing
Quinoa, Chicken & Avocado$17.00
Organic mixed greens, quinoa, carrots, tomato, avocado with house vinaigrette

Entrées

Eggplant Bistro$17.00
Roasted tomato, marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese
Roasted Bell Pepper$20.00
Black Angus ground beef, mushrooms, basil, and tomato sauce with Basmati rice
Chicken Piccata$19.00
Sautéed chicken breast with lemon, white wine caper sauce, served with couscous and fresh sweet peas or rice
Grilled Norwegian Salmon$19.00
Fresh salmon grilled, with lemon caper sauce served with couscous and fresh sweet peas or rice
Chicken Kabob$20.00
Grilled Mediterranean seasoned chicken, grilled tomato and Basmati rice
Shrimp Kabob$25.00
Grilled Mediterranean seasoned shrimp, grilled tomato and Basmati rice
Filet Kabob$28.00
Served with grilled tomato and Basmati rice
Shrimp Pasta Primavera$25.00
Shrimp and pasta with olive oil, parmesan cheese, cream, butter and asparagus
Pork Chop$25.00
14oz pork chop served with peppercorn sauce and mashed potato or fries

Sides

Bread and Butter
- per person$2.00
French Fries$5.00
Sweet Potato Fries$8.00
Sautéed Mushrooms or Spinach$8.00
Sautéed Asparagus$9.00

Children's Menu

Add House French Fries $5

Chicken Strips$10.00
Cheese Flatbread Pizza$10.00

What 345 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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North San Diego
American

Review summary

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Rancho Santa Fe Bistro offers a "fabulous atmosphere" with an inviting mix of indoor and patio dining. Diners praise its "phenomenal" service and "stunning" ambience. Signature dishes like the pork chop and lamb are "delicious," while its extensive wine list complements the experience. A true "hidden gem" with exceptional specials and charming decor.

345 Reviews

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Christine VIP
San Francisco37 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought out-of-town guests to one of our favorite restaurants. It did not disappoint. We ate in the patio, had wonderful service and the usual delicious food. Our guests really enjoyed the ambiance, the food and the experience.
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Steve
San Diego17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is a Rancho Santa Fe Treasure. I highly recommend it start with the baked brie. It’s awesome.
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cindy
San Diego3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have been to this restaurant numerous times always having the best experience. Food and Service. Valentines night was a bit different. As we love the food and love our server Gregory, the owner came over and tried to get us to order so we could leave at a certain time. This was right after we had ordered our dinner. It was obvious he was trying to get all patrons into the restaurant. It was so very uncomfortable as we told him we just ordered and you cannot tell us to leave at a certain time. We were just there an hour. Usually dining experience is two hours. He got very belligerent telling us this is his restaurant. I asked him to leave our table. He kept going with telling us how things work etc etc. We were all appalled by his behavior. Well he ended up bringing me a free bottle of wine and we left after dinner at a half empty restaurant. This was not a good experience. Maybe he needs to retire.
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Robert
San Diego30 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, good service, good value equal happy guests and repeat customers. Thank you.
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Steve VIP
Palm Springs11 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our entrees arrived dry…not nearly as moist and flavorful as same entree servings in past visits That said, love the outdoor seating ambiance
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Dave VIP
San Diego330 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was very nice - great wine, my steak special was perfectly prepared - waitstaff was friendly
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Gina VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love love this place . No better place in rsf and live been to them all.
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Katherine
Phoenix8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed the locally-sourced, fresh menu selections, hospitality, and friendly service during our family's week-long holiday stay. At Lillian's, Brian, manager, was especially thoughtful.
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Jonathan
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a find in the middle of Rancho Santa Fe! All the decorative lights on, quaint wood framed windows, protected patio out front- we chose a corner table inside, cozy crates of wine and poinsettias piled around, soft conversations from the tables, the gentle maîtred, the comforting waitress. What an ambiance. The Norwegian salmon and New York steak were special. Extensive wine menu. We loved the experience !
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Coach VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bistro never disappoints! Wonderful ambience and even better Cusine.
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FAQs

Rancho Santa Fe Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 756-1221.

Rancho Santa Fe Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 345 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6024 Paseo Delicias, Ste C, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-9512

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rancho Santa Fe
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Continental
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of parking spaces available on the streets and also a huge Parking lot is available behind the restaurant only at evening hours
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ranchosantafebistro.com/
Phone number
(858) 756-1221

Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Baked Brie$14.00

Caprese Salad$14.00

Margarita Flatbread$12.00

Rancho Flatbread$12.00

Italian Flatbread with Pepperoni$14.00

Traditional Escargot$16.00

Shrimp Sauté$16.00

Country Pate$17.00

Soups

Lentil Soup

Soup du Jour

Salads

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Sandwiches

Black Angus Sirloin Burger$16.00

Chicken Avocado Wrap$16.00

Norwegian Salmon Sandwich$18.00

Tuna Melt$19.00

Entrée Salads

Baby Spinach Salad$16.00

Beet Salad$17.00

Chicken Caesar$17.00

Quinoa, Chicken & Avocado$17.00

Entrées

Eggplant Bistro$17.00

Roasted Bell Pepper$20.00

Chicken Piccata$19.00

Grilled Norwegian Salmon$19.00

Chicken Kabob$20.00

Shrimp Kabob$25.00

Filet Kabob$28.00

Shrimp Pasta Primavera$25.00

Pork Chop$25.00

Sides

Bread and Butter

French Fries$5.00

Sweet Potato Fries$8.00

Sautéed Mushrooms or Spinach$8.00

Sautéed Asparagus$9.00

Children's Menu

Chicken Strips$10.00

Cheese Flatbread Pizza$10.00

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