Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

4.7

341 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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 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
Website
http://www.ranchosantafebistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
6024 Paseo Delicias, Ste C, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-9512
Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Baked BrieUS$14.00
Seedless grapes, with honey, and crostini
Caprese SaladUS$14.00
Sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, Basil and house vinaigrette
Margarita FlatbreadUS$12.00
Tomato, basil, fresh baby spinach, mushrooms, and marinara sauce
Rancho FlatbreadUS$12.00
Spinach and goat cheese
Italian Flatbread with PepperoniUS$14.00
Traditional EscargotUS$16.00
Pernod, garlic butter, lemon, white wine, parsley
Shrimp SautéUS$16.00
Garlic, mushrooms, tomato, white wine and lemon
Country PateUS$17.00
Veal, duck liver, brandy, white egg and light cream. Served with Dijon mustard and baby dill pickles

Soups

Lentil Soup
- CupUS$7.00
- BowlUS$10.00
Soup du Jour
- Market Price

Salads

House Salad
Spring mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato and house vinaigrette
- SmallUS$8.00
- LargeUS$12.00
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, fresh grated parmesan, croutons and house Caesar
- SmallUS$8.00
- LargeUS$12.00

Sandwiches

Sandwich Additions ($3) - Avocado, Cheese, Mushrooms, Red Onion

Black Angus Sirloin BurgerUS$16.00
Grass fed beef served with organic lettuce, tomato and Thousand Island dressing
Chicken Avocado WrapUS$16.00
Roasted, pulled chicken, avocado, sliced tomato, romaine lettuce and chipotle aioli
Norwegian Salmon SandwichUS$18.00
Pan-roasted fresh Norwegian salmon, organic lettuce and tomato
Tuna MeltUS$19.00
Served with organic lettuce and tomato

Entrée Salads

Salad Additions: Anchovy $4, Chicken $7, Salmon $18

Baby Spinach SaladUS$16.00
Blend of fresh organic baby spinach, tossed with cranberries, carrots, goat cheese and house vinaigrette
Beet SaladUS$17.00
Roasted beets, spring mixed greens, pear, goat cheese and house vinaigrette
Chicken CaesarUS$17.00
Oven roasted, pulled chicken, romaine, fresh grated parmesan, croutons with chipotle Caesar dressing
Quinoa, Chicken & AvocadoUS$17.00
Organic mixed greens, quinoa, carrots, tomato, avocado with house vinaigrette

Entrées

Eggplant BistroUS$17.00
Roasted tomato, marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese
Roasted Bell PepperUS$20.00
Black Angus ground beef, mushrooms, basil, and tomato sauce with Basmati rice
Chicken PiccataUS$19.00
Sautéed chicken breast with lemon, white wine caper sauce, served with couscous and fresh sweet peas or rice
Grilled Norwegian SalmonUS$19.00
Fresh salmon grilled, with lemon caper sauce served with couscous and fresh sweet peas or rice
Chicken KabobUS$20.00
Grilled Mediterranean seasoned chicken, grilled tomato and Basmati rice
Shrimp KabobUS$25.00
Grilled Mediterranean seasoned shrimp, grilled tomato and Basmati rice
Filet KabobUS$28.00
Served with grilled tomato and Basmati rice
Shrimp Pasta PrimaveraUS$25.00
Shrimp and pasta with olive oil, parmesan cheese, cream, butter and asparagus
Pork ChopUS$25.00
14oz pork chop served with peppercorn sauce and mashed potato or fries

Sides

Bread and Butter
- per personUS$2.00
French FriesUS$5.00
Sweet Potato FriesUS$8.00
Sautéed Mushrooms or SpinachUS$8.00
Sautéed AsparagusUS$9.00

Children's Menu

Add House French Fries $5

Chicken StripsUS$10.00
Cheese Flatbread PizzaUS$10.00

What 341 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
4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
American
North San Diego
Best Ambience
North San Diego
Neighbourhood gem
North San Diego
Great for fine wines
North San Diego
American

Review summary

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Rancho Santa Fe Bistro offers a "charming and cozy" dining experience with "superb food" and a "wonderful ambiance." The enchanting setting, both indoor and outdoor, enhances the "delightful" atmosphere. Known for its "exceptional" specials and "impeccable" service, this family-operated gem is a favorite for many diners.

341 Reviews

R
Robert
San Diego
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, good service, good value equal happy guests and repeat customers. Thank you.
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Steve
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Palm Springs
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our entrees arrived dry…not nearly as moist and flavorful as same entree servings in past visits That said, love the outdoor seating ambiance
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Dave
VIP
San Diego
326 reviews
5.0
326 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was very nice - great wine, my steak special was perfectly prepared - waitstaff was friendly
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Gina
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New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love love this place . No better place in rsf and live been to them all.
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Jonathan
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 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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Coach
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 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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Sam
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 23 November 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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Robert
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 October 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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Valerie
VIP
San Diego
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 20 October 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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Dave
VIP
San Diego
326 reviews
4.0
326 reviews
Dined on 19 October 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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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 341 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.ranchosantafebistro.com/
Phone number
(858) 756-1221

Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Baked BrieUS$14.00

Caprese SaladUS$14.00

Margarita FlatbreadUS$12.00

Rancho FlatbreadUS$12.00

Italian Flatbread with PepperoniUS$14.00

Traditional EscargotUS$16.00

Shrimp SautéUS$16.00

Country PateUS$17.00

Soups

Lentil Soup

Soup du Jour

Salads

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Sandwiches

Black Angus Sirloin BurgerUS$16.00

Chicken Avocado WrapUS$16.00

Norwegian Salmon SandwichUS$18.00

Tuna MeltUS$19.00

Entrée Salads

Baby Spinach SaladUS$16.00

Beet SaladUS$17.00

Chicken CaesarUS$17.00

Quinoa, Chicken & AvocadoUS$17.00

Entrées

Eggplant BistroUS$17.00

Roasted Bell PepperUS$20.00

Chicken PiccataUS$19.00

Grilled Norwegian SalmonUS$19.00

Chicken KabobUS$20.00

Shrimp KabobUS$25.00

Filet KabobUS$28.00

Shrimp Pasta PrimaveraUS$25.00

Pork ChopUS$25.00

Sides

Bread and Butter

French FriesUS$5.00

Sweet Potato FriesUS$8.00

Sautéed Mushrooms or SpinachUS$8.00

Sautéed AsparagusUS$9.00

Children's Menu

Chicken StripsUS$10.00

Cheese Flatbread PizzaUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Rancho Santa Fe Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Rancho Santa Fe Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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