french Cuisine

Bernard'O Restaurant

A cosmopolitan feel combined with an elegant setting creates a relaxing and enjoyable experience at this French American establishment of fine dining.

"The food is really top notch. We had amazing French food! It was an excellent dinner and a beautiful wine and dessert to die for. "

Yolanda H.

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Summary

An elegant and cosmopolitan atmosphere encompasses Bernard’O Restaurant in Rancho Bernardo. With some of the best traditional French cuisine in San Diego, this fine dining establishment delights the palate and awakens the senses with the culinary masterpieces that Chef Patrick Ponsaty, fifth in a generation of French chefs, creates.

Delve into the wonders of this exquisite menu – mint and basil crusted rack of lamb served with organic artichokes and white beans and the sea bass with black truffle ricotta cheese ravioli and hazelnut are bound to enlighten your taste buds. A wide selection of California wines makes a palatable addition to any meal.

A beautiful Italian tile fireplace is the star of the dining room, and a lovely outdoor patio allows you to dine under the afternoon sun or evening stars. Wines are stored in a temperature-controlled cellar, enabling drinkers to partake in only the best.

Amenities

  • Full Bar
  • Outdoor seating
  • Homemade Desserts
  • Fresh Food
  • Small Atmosphere
  • Happy Hour
  • Private Parties
  • Prix Fixe Menu
  • Romantic Dining
  • Wheelchair Access
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Bernard'O Restaurant

french Restaurant

Bernard'O Restaurant

Neighborhood:
Rancho Bernardo

Location:
12457 Rancho Bernardo Rd
San Diego, CA 92128

Phone:
858.487.7171

Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Mon - Thurs from 5:30pm, Fri & Sat from 5:00pm Lunch: Tues - Fri 11:30am to 2:00pm

Restaurant Website:
www.bernardorestaurant.com/

Additional Info:
Happy hour 4:30to 7:00 Mon - Fri

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Bernard'O Restaurant Information

Restaurant Quick Facts

  • With a cosmopolitan atmosphere and a true feeling of elegance, Bernard'O is fine dining, well, at its finest. Relax with a glass of shiraz from the Peter Lehman winery in Barossa Valley, Southern Australia.
  • Real Maine scallops and organically grown local vegetables make for exquisite taste pairings and a menu that would be hard to come by anywhere else.
  • It's okay - allow yourself to be tempted by the desserts au chocolat. The warm chocolate coulant includes Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream and brandied cherries.
  • This is the perfect place for Mother's Day. Show Mom you care by treating her to one of the many Mother's Day specialties and live music by harpist Esteban Cerutti.
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User Review Average

Overall
4.5
Menu
4
Location
4
Ambience
5
Service
5
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Overall
4.5
Menu
4
Location
4
Ambience
5
Service
5

Would recommend to a friend

Date of Stay: February 2010

Went with: family

Went for: dinner

Type of visit: leisure

Bernard'o Restaurant is lovely!

Bernardo's Restaruant was outstanding food in every respect!  Great presentation and wonderful taste.  My daughters rehearsal dinner was held at this beautiful restaurant and what a good decision that was! A night that we all will remember!

Being that there were 14 people in our party, my daughter met with the owner ahead of time and arranged a fixed menu with options to choose from.  This worked out really well.  There were no dietary issues to deal with but they were prepared never-the-less.  The wine pairing was recommended by the owner and he did a fabulous job. 

This is a beautiful restaurant that I hope to return to whenever we are fortunate enough to be in San Diego again.

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