Way overpriced for what you get. $15 Bloody Mary was watered down and was just canned Bloody Mary mix. Food was average at best. Entrees were $25-35 average. I guess you'll be paying for the "ambiance" or lack there of. It's just an over priced Olive Garden with a golf course attached. read more

Two stars only because we ate here during the day a few weeks ago and the food was good, the patio is nice and the server was great. However Friday night we dropped by to have food/drink and listen to music. The hostess was horrible. "Ohhhhhh, you don't have a reservation?" With the head shake and look of "Yeah, no we can't help you" There were TONS of open tables and I mean they were only at about 25% capacity. It was 7:35pm-whoever was coming was late, and she should have found a table for us. Anything!?! She asked for my phone number and put us on the wait list, told us to wait in the bar. I asked if she would text us when a table is ready and she said "no, you should come back and check." I would be horrified if I was managing this place and witnessed this incident. It was a total waste of time and MAJOR service fail. Needless to say, we left. read more

My family and I usually come here to see our friend play his music. Tried to give the food a couple of tries but ended up the same. Food would come out barely warm and the chocolate cake with ice cream that we got, the cake was super dry and no flavor, the ice cream was better than the cake. The service was okay, not the best here. Next time if your coming just for the music, eat before you come here. I would just suggest getting drinks and hanging outside. The evening sunsets here are the best. read more

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Awful snooty service with little regard to their guest. Didn't even pick up the phone when we tried to make reservations and then food was sub par when served read more

I enjoy sitting outside at this restaurant so much. It is a quiet place and feels peaceful. Overlooking the Rancho Bernardo Inn's lush green landscape and a portion of their golf course reconnects me to nature and the enjoyment of the outdoors. When the sun sets the fireplace adds emotional warmth (the standing heaters add the physical). Their food is always presented prettily and has been tasty for each of my meals. Our server last night was a respectful, earnest and friendly, a breath of fresh air. Another two employees were proactively helpful in operating the handicap lift inside for one of our party (and did so with good cheer!). Thank you. Another pleasurable evening at Veranda. read more

Even if not golfing here in California anymore, I like to visit Veranda Fireside with local friends. The best time is the sunset when you can see the glow off of the golf course. I enjoy outside seating near the fireplace. . . Inside is cozy as well. There is a good wine selection and typical Californian fare. The place is calm and quiet. I recommend the guacamole and the salads. The salmon tastes fresh as well. If I lived in the area and was an avid golfer I'd probably be eating here as often as I visit my local cafe (Lofty Coffee!!!!!!!) read more

Came here for breakfast. Ordered the buffet but once I looked over it, nothing was particularly appetizing. It was just old eggs, bacon/sausage, veggies, some tofu scramble thing, then cereal/yogurt/standard fruits. Not exciting for $29. I decided to order something off the menu but our server didn't come by again for 20 more minutes, so I just had coffee. But the view of the golf course was nice. read more

What a wonderful setting! Let's start with that! It's casual dining in a fine restaurant! We've been here a few times prior for mid afternoon cocktails. Tonight, we're here for dinner. We split on tomatoes and burrata cheese salad. Mmmmmmm! It was followed with an order of Australian Lamb Ribs. Done to perfection. Service was very good. The waiter was knowledgeable and accommodating! I asked to add Angostura butters. They do not allow guests do it themselves. They had to make a new drink when they brought it back with too much bitters. We strongly recommend enjoying this place when you want to treat yourself to a nice evening. read more

Beautiful place and food is delicious. Overlooking the golf course w a fire pit. Great music on summer nights. The price is, however, pretty expensive. read more

We often come to the Veranda for Breakfast lunch or dinner but today I was very impressed at how the hostess Netanya was so helpful is helping me make a dinner reservation "last minute" for my father and our family. She went above and beyond to help us accommodate at short notice and also took my personal touches and implemented them to make our experience wonderful. Thank you to her grace and help through my frustrating moments. Please let her know my family is very thankful read more

It's a beautiful setting. The service was great! The food was lacking. It was bland and mediocre. We were a party of 10 and everyone agreed. read more

Bad experience...We went to breakfast on Mother's Day and we ran into so many issues: 1. Pancakes came out Uncooked....how does this pass their management? They took it back and cooked them but it already changes the mood 2. Found a fly on the eggs, they took the whole plate back and re-cooked it. It could have been after they left the kitchen. But who knows 3. My wife found something hard and chewy in her egg whites, even the waiter didn't know what it was...they removed the cost of the meal from the bill. 4. They added that 4% or 5% labor surcharge to our bill. Every restaurant that did this in San Diego county that we ask for it to be removed, they removed it. Nope, they did not and a manager came out and said this is legal. It is actually not legal, you have to tell your customers ahead of their reservation or even post it on your site. Many restaurants have had class action law suits against them in San Diego for hiding such fees. I even called their director of outlets, Ashley Luna, no respond. Got a rude customer service desk manager who I asked to have Ashley called me in a couple of days and he goes "it's a busy weekend, don't know if they will have time". Awesome customer service! So instead of giving them a shot to correct this bad experience by calling back (which they never did),'I'll go ahead and share it here and other sites so they can understand that a customer experience comes first. No, you do not have to add a surcharge, you can increase your menu items but you are play these tricks so you can raise the percentage whenever you want, maybe during holidays. I'll be passing my comments to the City of San Diego....since your food doesn't meet health code standards. Bad delivery, bad experience, bad customer service and untrustworthy is what I characterized this restaurant. read more

We stayed at The Bernardo Inn and after three visits to this restaurant decided that it is the best overall in Ambiance, Food and Service in this resort. The BLT is delicious and way more than I expected in flavor. Since we stayed during this lockdown we did not have the opportunity to see or enjoy this beautiful restaurant in all its glory. We could not dine inside but we could see the two great bars in two rooms which in regular times would be a great place for a nice drink. But there is no denying that the patio dining offers lush views of the hillside and golf course. It is a very beautiful venue and best of all they have live entertainment. The food is delicious and the service is befitting of a five star resort. My only criticism is that the menu is very limited with few entrees and never changed the three days we dined there. But overall it this place did not disappoint. We will definitely be back even if we don't stay at the resort. read more

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Love the views. Service was special the other day. Shout out to Louis who took care of us. But boy the food was eh. We Ended up burping our way through the rest of the day due to our brunch. And no other reason. Had the Hawaiian burger egg combo. Just so annoying and unacceptable read more

I adore the Rancho Bernardo Inn itself and they've got a great set up for restaurants on the property-Veranda is looked over by Avant, it's more upscale sister restaurant. I recently grabbed an AM bite with my OC counterpart and truth be told on breakfast food alone I would say 3.5 stars as I've had a better Benedict often-but the ambiance and service was so present! and overall the property is truly a 4-5 star experience. The views of the golf course are simply lovely and the rustic decor give the property a wine country feel. My eggs were slightly undercooked and the Hollandaise wasn't remarkable-minor complaints really. The coffee served was great-and they also have a breakfast buffet on some days if you'd rather go for that than off menu. This is a great place to try for a lunch meeting or breakfast pow wow. The tables are comfy and the staff is accommodating. This place REALLY shines in the evening for wine, dinner and bites with live music! (everyday, starts at 6 usually till around 9pm) they have a happy hour type of menu menu called Daily delights that goes from 5pm to 9pm too (+ Taco Tuesday!) You'll find some families here as it's the more casual dining option on the property. If your sans kiddos and prefer it that way, head upstairs to the Avant bar. read more

Veranda Restaurant - American Near Me - San Diego, California

The atmosphere was really nice even though it was raining. The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent. The seasonal veggies, hummus trio, and tomato salad was very and flavourful. The suggestions from the service was great. Definately, will check it out when and eat outside. read more

RB Inn is the Gem of Rancho Bernardo! After a long stressful day at work this place really hit the spot. The atmosphere is casual yet I feel like I received a very upscale meal. Where do I start? Ask for outdoor seating even if it's a bit chilly because the heaters will keep you warm. You will have a great view of the golf course and the fountain. I decided to try the braised lamb and it really was very, very good. Sometimes a dish looks really nice but the taste is not up to par or vice versa but this dish had it all. I was so impressed by the serving size ($34) when it was brought out. The picture does not do this dish justice, the asparagus spears are monster! My friend had the burger and she said it was delicious. I tasted the fries and they were good. The table bread was yummy but I wish they gave a little more. The cream brûlée was way good but the walnut brownie was a total disappointed; the brownie was too dried out. The flowers are a nice touch to tug on a girls heart and purse strings. Overall I had a great experience. After dinner we walked around the RB Inn and it was amazing how quiet and serene it was with all the hustle and bustle going on there with restaurants, spa, hotel, resort and golf. I would highly recommend dining here! read more

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Beautiful view. Food is hit and miss. Flatbreads are not good. Burger is pretty good. But the atmosphere is great.

Headed to Rancho Bernardo Inn for a staycation and made a reservation here. What a wonderful dining experience! We opted to sit inside since it was a little chilly and I'm happy we were tucked into the corner so we could chat over wine. We both ordered steak and mine was juicy, deliciously seasoned, and I didn't want to share; although, I did let my husband have a bite. The potatoes and brussel sprouts were excellent accompaniments, as was the complimentary bread, but it was the steak that really had me. The next morning we did try out the breakfast buffet, which wasn't as great in comparison with dinner. They have a make-your-own-omelet station, but I opted for the sides: potatoes, sausage, bacon, fruit, and pastries. The sausage was really delicious (not sure what kind it was), but the rest was a bit underwhelming. However, there are several options to choose from. It's a little out of the way for us for a regular steak dinner, but I did enjoy the time I had here! read more

Great place Friendly staff Food was ok. I wish you guys have more options for food and the price is a little over for just a simple salad $20. read more

I have been a patron of the RB Inn for over 15 years now. I have always loved The Veranda. I am an odd duck though, I only go during the day time, such as late in the afternoon to eat and drink. On this particular day, I wander in, it's dark and away from the sun. I am surrounded by televisions that have golf on. I like it in a weird way, it's kind of soothing and it reminds me of my Dad. Big old chairs, big pool tables, elderly people getting tanked "on pitchers of that new beer called Yellow something"! :D 60 year old Cougar "trophy wives" with serious breast implants sitting at the bar with their 80 year old husbands drinking Greyhounds while bitching about the heat. They changed up the menu a bit, there are pizzas, salads and other stuff. I had a lot of food left over so be careful about what you order. My bartender was nice and made a mean Bloody Mary. The patio area is a zoo most times I have come here, so if you want to sit out there I bet there is plenty of seating at six in the morning when no one is there..;P. Anyhow, I liked my simple comfort food and the cocktail was delicious. The servers at the bar will treat you as if they have known you for a very long time but still like you! :D I can't wait to stay at the RB Inn in the late Fall when this place clears out, for me that is the best time to enjoy it when there is college football on the screens! I will definitely be back! read more

Came here for lunch today. The restaurant was a bit hard to find. If you're walking in front the main lobby, make a left and head downstairs, then walk all the way down the hallway. Service was great but really slow. They are facing the gold course so we had a great view with a nice breeze. The dipping they had for the bread was amazing.....some kind of sun dried tomato + garlic + olive oil I think. I got the Ahi Sandwich. IT WAS AMAZING! The ahi was perfectly seared just on the outside, and the fish itself was fresh and rare. The aioli paired perfectly with the ciabatta bread. I also did +$4 for the salad, it was a good portion but pretty standard. read more

We had a nice lunch there and food and service was excellent. However I was so disappointed that the Resturant gives out Plastic water bottles the minute you sit down. We asked for water in a glass instead and they brought it out to us - but the assumption that we wanted bottled water is so sad. with our planet in such dire straits with climate change you'd think a powerhouse hotel like this would set an example and try to do the right thing by limiting plastic.... Won't be coming here again til they change their practice. read more

The Veranda Fireside is one of the restaurants at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. One of its calling cards is it's glorious ample outdoor seating overlooking a ravine. There is an outdoor fireplace so it feels really comfortable and a lot like eating in your own backyard patio. For drinks, I like that they advertise a lot of the local San Diego beers and breweries that are really quite good. J enjoyed a flight of the local beers, with the Stone Pale Ale, Red Trolley, Sculpin, and Lost Abbey. They also have some interesting mocktails too, including a mango guava refresher that tasted like mango and guava sodas. For nibblers, their guacamole and chips would be good for a group to share because it's at least 3 avocados worth with as many freshly fried tortilla chips as you want. We took the leftovers home for a midnight snack to our guestroom and they were kind enough to give us fresh chips. The crab cake with a side frisee salad was good too with a meaty crab cake and the salad contained nicely dressed frisee and endive. The entrees are Veranda strike me more as generic hotel fare but they are generously portioned and hearty. My strip steak came with smashed potatoes and green beans. The steak itself was a tiny bit tough and not super flavorful. His half chicken with wild rice, and sauteed carrots and onions was a giant plate and was fine if not very interesting or impressive. The area surrounding Rancho Bernardo doesn't have the best of eats so it's nice that the restaurants own eateries are pretty decent. read more

Overlooking the Rancho Bernardo golf course, this is a beautiful spot to relax and satisfy your thirst (full bar) + hunger for breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar food and dessert. We arrived for lunch and their menu includes: appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches + wraps (comes with choice of sides), burgers, and pizzas. I had the turkey burger with sweet potato fries. The patty was a bit on the dry side, but the soft bun and fries were delicious. My friend had the Lunch Box combo, comes with your choice of soup, salad, sandwich and dessert. She enjoyed it. Their menu offers a wide variety: http://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/veranda/ Great ambiance both indoor and outdoor. Their staff helpful and friendly. Overall experience: 4.5 read more

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Dollar for dollar worst meal I've had in years. Was it better than McDonald's or dominos? Maybe slightly better but it cost 10x more so I'd expect better. I had the ribeye and dear god nobody ever order this, you've been warned. The meat was cheap horrible garbage. I've had A5, dry aged prime, choice and this was lower than choice I guarantee you. Select grade you could get for 3 bucks a pound at vons and they charge 34 bucks! The disgustingness doesn't stop there though. It has "lyonnaise potatoes" listed on the menu. This was the funniest part of the meal. It was 2 bite size wafers of old potatoes cook days ago and covered in a pile of under caramelized onions. It also came with green beans that were insanely undercooked and very hard and crunchy, raw pretty much. Horrible low quality food and horribly cooked by people who have no idea how to cook. You can safely avoid this place. read more

Veranda Restaurant - Disgusting low grade beef ribeye with undercooked green beans and a couple old potato bites covered in under caramelized onions, barf! - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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The open space and outdoor seating was awesome. The view, especially during the sunset was even better than advertised. Servers and hosts were masked, pleasant and helpful. Food was lukewarm and just ok. Nothing special other than being overpriced. Was hoping for a better meal and a spot to rely on for special gatherings. Seemed to me than even on a Thursday evening they were over their heads. read more

We celebrated my sister in law's birthday today. I had the yummy pear salad, hubby got the burger with fries, the tries were a bit salty, the B-Day girl also got the pear salad as well. Good atmosphere and waiter was friendly. Our burger was a bit dry so they were able to make another one. :) we got a complimentary creme brulee for Erin. Great place :) read more

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I've been to the RB Inn so many times in my life, I've gone for spa days, weddings, bridal showers and I've had a very casual brunch at Veranda several years ago but last night was the first time I've actually dined there. What a gorgeous outdoor patio they have and even though it was extremely chilly last night, they have several heaters built into the area along with many standing heaters that they were easily able to be move around. Julian was our server last night and he was very informative, pleasant, he made several food and beverage suggestions and overall provided great service. I will say he was also very patient to wait on 8 girls while we sat for over 3 hours through dinner, chatting, laughing and our Holiday gift exchange, thanks Julian! First we shared champagne, red and white wine along with their house bread that was truly delicious, that tomato basil sauce was to die for and we ordered some chips and guacamole. I had the ahi tuna off of the starter menu for my actual dinner as I wasn't too hungry. A few of the girls had the market salad and absolutely loved it. Other menu items that were ordered were the shrimp and grits, the fish and soup of the day and another gal had the bbq chicken pizza...we were all pleased with everything. Lastly, it was time for dessert, I'm not a dessert person so I can't speak on that but I know the 3 monkey breads, the tart, and sorbet went down very well and of course we had coffee to go along with all of this which was tasty. Overall, a gorgeous location with a beautiful view, delicious food, good drinks and great service! read more

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My husband planned for my 30Th birthday dinner here last month! We had invited close friends and family to the Rancho Bernardo Inn's Veranda Grill-- Our guests still talk about their food.. Everything was just perfect..the resort, the ambiance, the music, the staff-- THE FOOD! The Veranda offers a Spanish Style menu with all you can drink Red and White Sangria only during their Summer Friday nights through September 24Th.. The grilled meats is grilled right outside; FYI: The meats all have been imported from Spain-- read more

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Hey. I might be a bit biased as I am sitting outside while writing this overlooking the golf course and it's February. And I'm from Chicago. But what the heck! The Veranda Bar and Grill is a great place to grab a casual lunch, dinner or drink. The outdoor patio is huge with a couple of fireplaces (great for enjoying that last glass of wine) and comfy couches surrounding them. The food is a combination of Greek and Spanish. We tasted a wide range of the menu from the flaming cheese appetizer to the three pizzas (Margherita is the best) to the burgers, sandwiches and other casual fare. Order the chips and salsa and the chips are made right as you order them. The veranda is also a great place to host an event or reception. I attended a cocktail/dinner reception there and it was lovely. Strolling musicians, cooks cooking over open grills, and those great outdoor heaters to keep the group warm and comfortable even when the temperatures began to dip. The service is good- although we did have a bit of a delay on the one day we were here as there was another large group all ordering at the the same time. The manager comped us some drinks to "take the pain away" and we left "happy campers"! But the best thing about the Veranda is the view. Looking out across the expansive golf course with the hills in the distance and the fountain in the foreground is the perfect backdrop to what ever brings you to Rancho Bernardo. Try it for lunch, dinner or just to have a cocktail around one of the fireplaces. It won't disappoint you. read more

ahhh the RB inn. One of the best kept secrets in the area, and a favorite place for locals like me. Veranda is a wonderful outdoor restaurant. Brightly colored umbrellas and vine covered trellises provide great shade on warm days. The evenings are great with a crackling outdoor fireplace and more lounge style seating for light apps and drinks. I've had many different items off the menu at Veranda. My favorite menu is lunch. Breakfast menu is pretty standard with options like "la jolla healthy omelette", benedicts, etc.. I do enjoy an omelette there occasionally, but nothing on the breakfast menu stands out. The lunch menu however; is a really great assortment of salads, proteins, appetizers and has a bit more flare. I struggle with ordering anything different from my usual "california cobb". The cilantro vinaigrette is nothing short of magic... and the farm egg has a nearly neon fresh yolk that makes the whole entree blend together seamlessly. I also love the crab and artichoke dip appetizer, and switch out the accompanying crostini for fresh crudite to make it feel slightly healthier while I guzzle one of their cocktails. Veranda is a great place for a business lunch, romantic patio drinks, or a day out with girlfriends. There is something special about the entire inn, and Veranda is very much a part of that vibe. read more

Always enjoy coming here. Usually the food is great and the restaurant has great ambience. They usually have daily promotion and great kids meal. I started off with a nice fruity white sangria and hubby got beer on tap which made him pretty happy. They served warm bread with tomato:olive? Dipping sauce which was tasty. I got fried chicken which was not as crispy as I like. Hubby loved his shrimp pesto pasta dish. Got amazing cream brûlée dish as a birthday bonus. Was so good. The whole tab was about $100 including tip. read more

Loved it! The food was wonderful, but the best thing was the way the staff treated my mom, who is mobility challenged. They brought a golf cart to drive us to the restaurant entrance so she did not need to walk or deal with stairs. So kind and helpful. Will definitely go again. read more

Stopped by here on a whim because we were in the neighborhood and it was such a disappointment. The $15 shrimp cocktail had 3 sad shrimps with an even sadder presentation. The guacamole was decent but the chips were completely stale. The view was nice but definitely not coming back. read more

Veranda Restaurant - The saddest shrimp cocktail - American Near Me - San Diego, California

A bummer to say the least. Second visit here. First time was amazing. This time... no. The food was boring at best. Ridiculous pricing and on top of the menu prices, if you do the math.. 20% tip, 10% tax and now a 4.85% service tax... you're basically paying an extra 35 percent on top of your bill for sub par food and so so service, to dine here. Save your cash. I promise you San Diego has Sooooo much more to offer. Will say the manager was a good guy though. But they're ripping people off here. The clientele has the money to throw away though. read more

We went for breakfast this morning . Breakfast was obsoletely horrible . Pancake was dry , omelets were saggy . Everything was over priced . This is going to be the last time we go here . Everything was way too expensive and horrible taste . read more

One star for the food quality and the price. If you are going to charge like this for food while being located this far inland, then all the food NEEDS to be good. Great scenery and beautiful golf course green grass plus fireplace, nice patio set up... beautiful! BUUUT it's still just a run of the mill country club scene.... Make the food proper!!! To actually enjoy this place without feeling like you're being ripped off and fed disappointing food, just eat before you show up and maybe enjoy some beers and shots of your favorite spirits, because the mix drinks are also weak and sweeter than ever. Food sucks, soup gross, burgers sick, salads crap, drinks wack! Read the reviews, I'm not the only one who knows how good food and drinks are supposed to taste!!! read more

I went in today for lunch with high expectations as I had dined at the other restaurant at RBI, Avant, before and it was fabulous. The server was very friendly and attentive and that's the main reason I gave three stars. I ordered two starters, which would be my entire lunch, along with one of the draft beers. The first item was the grilled prawns ($22) and the second was the lobster Mac and cheese ($24). The prawns had a fire roasted tomato type topping and the flavor of the charred prawns along with the tomato and some finely chopped tarragon. The problem? The shrimp was very large and it was undercooked and slightly chewy. The lobster Mac and cheese, sadly, did not make up for it. While the lobster was perfectly cooked and generously portioned, and the dish fairly tasty, both the pasta and the seafood were swimming in liquid. The sauce was runny and sloppy and after a few bites I stopped eating. For a place that is handsomely priced and prides itself on gourmet offerings, the descriptions on the menu sound much more appetizing than the actual dishes tasted or were presented. Very disappointing experience. read more

My boss was visiting San Diego from Finland, and actually she was planning to stay at the Rancho Bernardo Inn but no free rooms. So a good way to get a glimpse of this quiet and relaxing place is to just spend lunch time at Veranda. The food is very farm-to-table and beautifully presented. I loved the smell of the flowers and the gorgeous sunny day (I could even heard birds singing).I had a fantastic homey lentil soup and arugula, pear and walnuts salad, very light yet filling. Love love love Veranda and surroundings. And this time what caught my attention was this pretty 'cauliflower' plant hanging in the wood wall covering the doors to the kitchen or working areas. I find this plant very pleasant to the eyes! read more

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