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Rancho Santa Fe Bistro, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

4.7
4.7
337 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Welcome to The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro located in the heart of the beautiful downtown Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Our unique bistro offers an amazing menu and a superior wine selection for any lunch or dinner occasion. For lunch walk-ins are welcome.
Owner / Chef Mozy Jahanguiri, who has run restaurants in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Dallas, has opened The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro in the space formerly occupied by The Pantry on Paseo Delicias. Mozy has prepared a menu that offers a wide variety of healthy and stylish fresh grill and more offering a balanced approach to food and wine along with bistro favorites including Oysters Rockefeller, traditional escargots, baked brie with grapes and honey and more for starters. Entrees to satisfy any taste of carefully sourced meats, seafood and much more. Be sure to check out Bistro's beautiful wood wine cellar, housing an extensive collection that spans an impressive 100 years (1897-1997) at a variety of price points.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 756-1221
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Rancho Santa Fe
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking spaces available on the streets and also a huge Parking lot is available behind the restaurant only at evening hours
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 337 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Ambience

  • San Diego

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Best Ambience

  • North San Diego

    Best Value

  • North San Diego

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • North San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North San Diego

    Romantic

  • North San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rancho Santa Fe Bistro is a charming spot with "consistently amazing food" and a delightful ambiance, both indoors and on the patio. Known for its exceptional specials, like the lamb and black cod, and impeccable service, the bistro offers a cozy, European feel. "Utterly charming" and a "hidden gem"!

337 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a find in the middle of Rancho Santa Fe! All the decorative lights on, quaint wood framed windows, protected patio out front- we chose a corner table inside, cozy crates of wine and poinsettias piled around, soft conversations from the tables, the gentle maîtred, the comforting waitress. What an ambiance. The Norwegian salmon and New York steak were special. Extensive wine menu. We loved the experience !

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  2. Coach

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro never disappoints! Wonderful ambience and even better Cusine.

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  3. Sam

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Review for Rancho Santa Fe Bistro Rancho Santa Fe Bistro never disappoints! The food is consistently amazing, and this visit was no exception. We usually sit on the patio, which we absolutely love, but this time we decided to sit inside for a change. It was just as charming and cozy, offering a wonderful ambiance. We brought friends along this time, and they were equally impressed. One of the highlights of this bistro is its specials—they’re not just good; they’re exceptional! In fact, we’ve found that the specials often outshine the regular menu, which is saying a lot. The lamb special was cooked to perfection, and the black cod was absolutely divine. To top it all off, the service was impeccable, as always. The staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely invested in making your dining experience memorable. Rancho Santa Fe Bistro continues to be one of our go-to spots for a perfect meal. Highly recommend!

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  4. Robert

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful bistro. Dishes were superb, dish plates “licked@ clean. A true gem

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  5. Valerie

    VIP

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this neighborhood gem. Food is always excellent and service friendly, owner is lovely.

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  6. Dave

    San Diego

    323 reviews

    4.0

    323 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dinner with friends - waiter was very helpful - wine was very nice - rib eye special tasted great but was hoping for something a little more tender - fish was excellent

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  7. Suzanne

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food, Ambience and excellent Service! A hidden gem in the heart of the village in Rancho Santa Fe. Family owned and operated, beautifully hosted!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and the food was such a great value.

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  9. Pam

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming restaurant with friendly service and excellent food ( i always order a fish dish).

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  10. Dorcas

    VIP

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Utterly charming. Lovely setting, service, and food. Indoor/outdoor feel. Casual but special. excellent waiter.

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FAQs

Rancho Santa Fe Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 756-1221.

Rancho Santa Fe Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 337 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

6024 Paseo Delicias, Ste C, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-9512

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Rancho Santa Fe
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking spaces available on the streets and also a huge Parking lot is available behind the restaurant only at evening hours
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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