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AVANT Restaurant

Avant Restaurant is an innovative American (New) restaurant located in Bernardo Oaks Drive that offers a diverse menu and social spaces designed to offer multiple settings for guests' enjoyment. With a focus on unpretentious, approachable cuisine paired with handcrafted classic cocktails, local craft beer and boutique wines from around the world, Avant represents a must-visit destination for food lovers. Their specialties include dinner and drinks, while customers can take advantage of catering, groups, outdoor seating, reservations, takeout services and waiters. Join them for happy hour daily between 4pm-6:30pm.
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11/10/2026

Date night, before the holidays take over.

Between the shopping lists and the family plans, carve out an evening at AVANT. Seasonal plates from our chef’s garden, a well-made cocktail, and a table for two with nowhere else to be.

Tuesday through Saturday | 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Reserve your table via OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/avant-at-the-rancho-bernardo-inn?restref=28180&lang=en-US&ot_source=Instagram&ot_campaign=LinkInBio

11/05/2026

Fresh is the whole point. 🌿

Three oysters, served ice cold with ch*****ne mignonette and lime. Best paired with a glass of bubbles.

Enjoy during Happy Hour, Tuesday–Saturday, 4:00pm–6:00pm
Reserve your table via OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/avant-at-the-rancho-bernardo-inn?restref=28180&lang=en-US&ot_source=Instagram&ot_campaign=LinkInBio

11/04/2026

Fall afternoons belong at Veranda. 💫

Settle in for happy hour, then stay as local musicians take the stage under the open sky. The perfect occasion for date night or an easy evening with friends.

Happy Hour | Daily, 2:00pm–5:00pm
Live Music | Nightly, 5:00pm–8:00pm | Fridays & Saturdays until 9:00pm

Reserve your table via OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/booking/restref/availability?rid=28183&lang=en-US&color=1&r3uid=cfe&dark=false&utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext&correlationId=bd048dcb-11af-4b44-b0ec-a23e0960cb14&restRef=28183&partySize=2&dateTime=2026-08-21T19%3A00

11/01/2026

A month of full tables and cool autumn nights at The Inn. 🍂

November brings live music on Veranda, happy hour at golden hour, and Thanksgiving three ways, from the Ballroom buffet to a four-course dinner at AVANT. Prime Nights rounds out the month, and the holiday season arrives on November 27th with the Gingerbread Village, the Gingerbread Lounge, and Toys for Tots.

Swipe through for the full November lineup.

10/30/2026

Sweater weather has its own appetite. 🍂

Our chef's garden has turned toward fall, and the menu has followed. Think slow braises, roasted roots, and a warm dining room worth lingering in.

Dinner served Tuesday through Saturday, 5 to 9:30pm.
Reserve your table using OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/avant-at-the-rancho-bernardo-inn?restref=28180&lang=en-US&ot_source=Instagram&ot_campaign=LinkInBio

10/29/2026

This year, let The Inn set the table. 🍂

Thanksgiving Buffet in the Ballroom, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Thanksgiving Four-Course Dinner at AVANT, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Thanksgiving Prix Fixe at Veranda, 11:30am – 9:00pm

Stay the night and make a weekend of it.
Reserve your Thanksgiving experience using the link: https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/rancho-bernardo-inn-events?utm_source=social&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=Happenings #!/

10/27/2026

Your fall date night, handled. 🥂

Dinner for two, a seasonal menu pulled from our own garden, and a dining room built for staying past dessert. All that is left is the reservation.

Tuesday through Saturday, 5 to 9:30pm.
Reserve your table using OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/avant-at-the-rancho-bernardo-inn?restref=28180&lang=en-US&ot_source=Instagram&ot_campaign=LinkInBio

10/23/2026

Good food is worth planning around. 💫

AVANT pairs French technique with American comfort and a menu that changes with the seasons. Come for dinner, then stay for a glass or two.

Reserve your table using OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/avant-at-the-rancho-bernardo-inn?restref=28180&lang=en-US&ot_source=Instagram&ot_campaign=LinkInBio

10/21/2026

Cure your comfort food cravings at October's Prime Night. 🌿

The evening opens with a rotating starter, settles into a slow-roasted prime rib au jus with Yorkshire pudding and hearty fall sides, and finishes with a dessert made for cooler nights. Selected w**e pairings round out each course, and the room, warm and unhurried, does the rest.

Reserve your Prime Night table for Sunday, October 25th, 4:00pm to 8:00pm using the link: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=28180&restref=28180&experienceId=652538?restref=28180&lang=en-US&ot_source=Instagram&ot_campaign=LinkInBio

10/19/2026

The best family vacations ask nothing of you: mornings by the pool, evenings gathered fireside at Veranda, where the kids eat free.

Save up to 15% on accommodations and treat the whole family to a getaway that takes care of itself. Now through February 28th, 2027.

Reserve your stay with code KIDFREE using the link: https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/hotels-package-rancho-bernardo/kids-eat-free?utm_source=social&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=kidseatfree

📍Veranda

10/16/2026

Happy hour at the AVANT Bar starts with oysters, hamachi, and wood fired wagyu skewers, then pours a sommelier's selection, a seasonal draft, or the daily cocktail. Bites from $10. Drinks from $6. 🍸

Tuesday-Saturday | 4:00pm-6:00pm

Reserve your table via OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/avant-at-the-rancho-bernardo-inn?restref=28180&lang=en-US&ot_source=Instagram&ot_campaign=LinkInBio

Address

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA
92128

If you are using public transport, take Bus 20 to the stop at Rancho Bernardo Transit Station and then walk southeast towards Bernardo Oaks Drive. The restaurant is located on this street.

If you are driving, take Interstate 15 and exit at West Bernardo Drive. Then turn right onto Bernardo Oaks Drive and continue for about a mile until you reach the restaurant.

Parking is available in the adjacent parking lot.

Opening Hours

Wednesday	4pm - 10pm
Thursday	4pm - 10pm
Friday	4pm - 10pm
Saturday	4pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.avantrestaurant.com/

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Avant Restaurant on Bernardo Oaks Drive in San Diego is a must-visit for foodies looking for innovative and approachable cuisine. The name itself, meaning culturally or stylistically advanced, is indicative of the restaurant's commitment to offering unique culinary offerings that are sure to impress. The warm and earthy décor of the venue provides an elegant counter-balance to the menu, which features homegrown culinary touches paired with handcrafted classic cocktails, local craft beer, and boutique wines from around the world.

Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, Avant has multiple settings for guests' enjoyment, including bar, patio, lounge, and dining room seating. The restaurant also offers catering services and can accommodate groups of all sizes. And let's not forget about Happy Hour! From 4-6:30pm daily, guests can enjoy discounted drinks and bites.

Overall, Avant Restaurant is a top-notch dining experience that should not be missed. With its unpretentious yet innovative cuisine and welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.