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11/07/2026
How far back do you go with Yanni's?
Some of you remember the early days down by the strip mall near Poway. Some of you found us in Scripps Ranch after 2014. Some of you are bringing your own kids now.
We'd love to hear your first memory of us, and who you were with.
11/06/2026
One private space for the whole group 🤍 Our Garden Patio at dusk, set for a group dinner, and the whole patio is yours. Planning a holiday dinner for your team, club or family? December dates are filling fast.
11/05/2026
Starting tonight at dinner: pork scallopini.
It's breaded, seared and finished with garlic, capers, shallots, white w**e and lemon, and you pick the sides. Scallopini comes from the Italian for a thin slice of meat, and thin is the whole idea.
Have it with The Tipsy Orchard, our fall cocktail, made with homemade apple c***r, spiced rum and Cointreau, iced or hot. Pork and apples are an old match.
Save room, too. The pumpkin cheesecake continues into the fall season.
10/31/2026
Where in the world is your w**e from?
Yanni has been collecting w**e since we opened in 2002, and he chooses every bottle himself. The list is up to 275 w**es from 11 countries, from Napa to Piedmont to the hills outside Verona, with Greek and Mediterranean producers alongside Heitz, Sassicaia and YB&G, his own label from Fallbrook W**ery.
It's a labor of love, and we'd put it up against any w**e list in San Diego. So we gave it a globe.
10/30/2026
Linguine with beef meatballs in our homemade marinara is on our dinner menu, and it has a dinner date.
The 2016 Campo dei Gigli Amarone della Valpolicella from Tenuta Sant'Antonio comes from the estate's oldest vineyard, the "field of lilies." The grapes dry for three months, and the w**e ages three years in new casks. The w**emakers pair it with braised meat in a savory sauce, and a meatball in marinara is exactly that. The w**e has the weight for the meatballs and the acidity for the tomato.
It's by the bottle, and we only have a few. Reservations link in the first comment.
10/28/2026
At our staff w**e classes, every bottle comes with a story. Valpolicella, just outside Verona, is said to mean “valley of many cellars,” with a little Greek in the name. Its most famous red, Amarone, starts with grapes dried on mats until they shrink. This week we’re opening a 2016 Campo dei Gigli Amarone from Tenuta Sant’Antonio, by the bottle, while the few we have last 🍷
10/23/2026
Retirement practice is over.
Yanni and Denise are home from Sardinia and Greece. Yanni calls the trip practicing retirement. We're calling it done.
Thank you to everyone who followed along, chapter by chapter. They got back just in time for Hope Blooms last Saturday, and this week they're back where you usually find them: at Yanni's. Come say hello.
10/23/2026
December on our Large Patio: heaters on, buffet out, the whole team together. 🎄 We've been hosting Scripps Ranch celebrations since 2002, and December dates are filling fast. Planning your team's party? Tap Get a Custom Quote or send us a message.
10/22/2026
Thank you, Scripps Ranch.
On Saturday, nearly 100 guests joined the Scripps Ranch Hidden Valley House Auxiliary on our patio for Hope Blooms. All proceeds go to Center for Community Solutions to support the Hidden Valley House emergency shelter, which helps survivors of relationship violence and sexual assault.
Thank you to everyone who came and raised a paddle, and to the auxiliary neighbors who made the day happen. Yanni and Denise got home from their trip just in time to be there, and Yanni ran the paddle raise.
All 16 photos are in our gallery. The link: The Hope Blooms gallery: https://ybg-hope-blooms.vercel.app/
If you or someone you know needs support, Center for Community Solutions runs a free, confidential 24/7 crisis hotline: 888-385-4657.
On October 17, the Scripps Ranch Hidden Valley House Auxiliary brought Hope Blooms to Yanni’s Bar & Grill. Thank you to everyone who joined us in support of the Hidden Valley House emergency shelter.
10/15/2026
Roasted pumpkin ravioli starts tonight at dinner and stays until we run out.
Pair it with The Tipsy Orchard: spiced rum, Cointreau and homemade apple c***r, iced or hot. And for dessert, the news we promised you in September: the pumpkin cheesecake is back.
Saturday is National Pasta Day, if anyone needs an excuse.
10/08/2026
Smoked salmon pasta starts tonight and stays until we run out.
Tri-color rotini, garlic cream sauce, smoked salmon, tomatoes, capers and zucchini. Two pours by the glass: ZD Chardonnay for the cream, Benton Lane Pinot Noir for the salmon.
Planning on Saturday? The patios are booked and seating is limited inside, so please call ahead for a reservation: (858) 527-0011
Address
12015 Scripps Highland Drive
San Diego, CA
92131
To get to the restaurant on Scripps Highland Drive in San Diego by public transport, take bus route [ROUTE NUMBER] and get off at the [NEAREST BUS STOP NAME] stop. The restaurant is a short walk from the bus stop.
If driving, head north on Interstate 15 and take exit [EXIT NUMBER] for Miramar Road. Turn left onto Scripps Ranch Blvd, then take another left onto Scripps Highland Drive. Look for parking options near the restaurant, such as street parking or a nearby parking lot/garage.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 8pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 8pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 8pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 8pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 8pm |
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What people say
Mediterranean restaurants are known for their delicious and healthy cuisine, and Yanni's Bar & Grill in Scripps Highland Drive, San Diego is no exception. This mediterranean restaurant has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike, drawing in a loyal following from nearby areas such as Rancho Bernardo, Ramona, Escondido, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Julian and Point Loma.
What sets Yanni's Bar & Grill apart is its focus on simplicity. The proprietors Yanni & Denise Pihas have years of experience in the hospitality industry and it shows in the elegant yet comfortable atmosphere they have created. The restaurant is spotlessly clean and the food is served with attention to detail.
The menu at Yanni's Bar & Grill offers a wide variety of Mediterranean dishes that are both flavorful and healthy. From classic Greek salads to succulent lamb chops, every dish is made with fresh ingredients that are sure to satisfy any palate. And don't forget to try their famous hummus - it's simply delicious!
Overall, Yanni's Bar & Grill is a must-visit for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience in San Diego. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a casual lunch with friends, this mediterranean restaurant will not disappoint.
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