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| About: | Since 1992, Bernard'O Restaurant has offered award winning California French cuisine in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Your hosts, Bernard and Diana Mougel, along with executive chef, Patrick Ponsaty, invite you to join them in their quarters in Rancho Bernardo. The Restaurant is a study in quiet elegance. From the tastefully murals walls to the vase of fresh flowers that adorns each table, the attention to detail is striking. The restaurant has been awarded the "Award of Excellence" by the Wine Spectator from 2001-2008 as well as "Best Gourmet Cuisine" and "Favorite Restaurant" from 2001-2008 by Rancho Magazine's Dining Survey. 2008 San Diego Zagat Guide: "For sophisticated, sheer delicious cooking, it's worth the trip to Rancho Bernardo for talented chef Patrick Ponsaty's French cuisine with Californian accents, which reaches gourmet heights and knocks your socks off in the process....Elegant presentation, outstanding service and a wonderful, extensive, wine list |
| Hours: | Lunch Tues.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat. |
| Categories: | Entertainment Venues, Catering Services, All Bars, Pubs, & Clubs, Night Clubs, Californian Restaurants, French Restaurants, Bistro Restaurants, Restaurants |
| Parking: | Public Lot |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, American Express |
| Specialities: | Wine Spectator Award, Wine Cellar, Private Dining Room, Patio Dining, Lunch & Dinner, Full Bar, Award Winning California French Cuisine |
| Amenities: | Award Winning, Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wheelchair Access, Wine |
| Chef: | Patrick Ponsaty |
| Cuisine: | Bistro, California, Californian, French |
| Ambiance: | Family Friendly, Romantic |
| Feature: | Bar, Delivery, Entertainment, Great Wine List, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Seating, Private Rooms, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Smoking: | Non-Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only) |
| Dress Code: | Casual Dress |
| Price: | $9.25 - $15.75 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 858 487 7185 Email: bernardodining@aol.com |
Ambiance was great but food was mediocre. I did a lot of research online for what I thought was an excellent restaurant to celebrate Father's Day but we were very disappointed with our dinner. It was nothing to brag about. Definitely will not go back there again. Not worth the price!
Our experience was wonderful from the time we entered the restaurant until we walked out the door. The staff was friendly, professional and helpful. Each course was timed perfectly and was presented with a brief explanation of what we were about to enjoy. The food was flawlessly prepared. We did not want the meal to end and look forward to our next visit. We highly recommend that everyone go enjoy a meal.
The first experience I had at Bernard'o was far from good. The sea bass was way overcooked, and the atmosphere has a very cheap feel to it. They did not invest in the decor what so ever, not a chef. This place is overpriced and not worth the money at all. I heard from some friends that they really liked Bernard'o and to give it another try, so I did. Dissapointed once again. Their special lobster bisque tasted like it came out of a can, and their NY steak could have been from Sizzler. Onde thing to mention is their service is decent. I am shocked this place is in business, and I will never go back here. STAY CLEAR!