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AVANT
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr
San Diego, US-CA 92128
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AVANT Dinner Menu
AVANT Bar Happy Hour Menu
Wines by Sommelier Joe Baumgardner
Table 65 Chef's Experience
Bar Packages
Reception: Tray Passed Hors D' Oeuvres & Canapés
Avant Dessert Menu
Garden
Mother's Day Menu
Market
Artisan
AVANT Dinner Menu
Signature Prix Fixe Experience
Three Course
$79.00
select: 1 x beginnings, 1 x land + sea & 1 x dessert
Four Course
$89.00
select: 1 x crudo, 1 x beginnings, 1 x land + sea & 1 x dessert
Crudo
West Coast Oysters
$25.00
champagne mignonette + cocktail sauce
gluten-free
Local Bluefin Tuna
$22.00
cured olives + cucumbers + RBI garden celery + basil + spicy tomato ponzu
gluten-free
Hamachi
$23.00
makrut lime + lemongrass + serrano + coriander + coconut fish sauce
gluten-free
Seafood Tower
oysters + king crab + prawns + diver scallops
gluten-free
- Small $85.00
- Large $135.00
- Supplemental Upcharge Small
- $50.00
- Supplemental Upcharge Large
- $80.00
Beginnings
Lobster Bisque
$22.00
maine lobster salad + chive
gluten-free
Caesar Salad
$21.00
roma crunch + pumpkin seeds + cured olives + espelette crouton + green goddess caesar
Iceberg & Blue*
$25.00
smoked bacon + cherry tomatoes + candied walnuts + point reyes blue cheese dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Burrata & Beets
$26.00
baby fennel + cara cara oranges + toasted pistachios + citrus dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Grilled Jumbo Prawns
$28.00
grilled sweet peppers + confit baby corn + bomba sauce
gluten-free
Radiatori a la Vodka
$34.00
spicy calabrese + roasted tomatoes + basil + ricotta salata
Land + Sea
Fire Roasted Cauliflower*
$42.00
sumac yogurt + chili + smoked almond crunch + herb salad
vegetarian
gluten-free
Diver Scallops & Pork Belly Duo
$48.00
spring peas + caramelized carrots + pine nuts + sultana raisins
gluten-free
Alaskan King Salmon
$45.00
asparagus + olive oil crushed purple potatoes + watercress + dill yogurt
gluten-free
Grilled Whole Branzino
$50.00
haricot verts almondine + citrus & caper relish
gluten-free
Niman Ranch Pork Chop
$48.00
celery + flame roasted grape salsa
gluten-free
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
$68.00
baby artichokes + thumbelina carrots + panisse + rosemary olive jus
- Supplemental Upcharge
- $20.00
SRF Black Label NY Strip
$79.00
potato terrine + broccoli mousse + morel mushroom jus
gluten-free
- Supplemental Upcharge
- $30.00
Prime Angus Tomahawk
$190.00
32oz long bone ribeye + creamed spinach + patatas bravas + au poivre
- Supplemental Upcharge
- $120.00
Accompaniment
Parker House Roll
$11.00
seasonal butter + sea salt
vegetarian
Foraged Mushrooms
$15.00
charred onion + garlic
vegetarian
gluten-free
Patatas Bravas
$15.00
chipotle + crema + cilantro
vegetarian
gluten-free
Wood Fire Broccoli
$15.00
chimmichurri + aged parmesan + lemon
gluten-free
Blistered Shishito Peppers*
$15.00
truffle sea salt
vegetarian
gluten-free
Herb Glazed Spring Vegetables*
$16.00
asparagus + peas + radishes + watercress + goat cheese
gluten-free
Sparkling
Zonin, Prosecco
$13.00
prosecco, italy
Scarpetta
$15.00
brut rosé friulli, italy
emmolo by caymus
$19.00
brut, california NV
Moët & Chandon
$25.00
brut 'imperial' epernay, champagne
White
Benvolio, Pinot Grigio, Friuli
$13.00Vidal Fleury White Blend, Cotes Du Rhone
$14.00Three Brooms, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
$14.00Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
$17.00dr. loosen
$13.00Les Belles Roches Chardonnay, Burgundy
$14.00Zd Chardonnay, California
$18.00Frank Family Chardonnay, Napa Valley
$25.00Mont Gravet Rosé, Pays D'oc
$13.00Red
Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
$15.00Ken Wright, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
$22.00Grgich Hills, Zinfandel, Napa Valley
$17.00Numanthia 'Termes' Tempranillo, Spain
$15.00Cecchi Chianti Classico, Italy
$15.00Catena, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
$17.00Hourglass 'hg3' Red Blend, Napa Valley
$25.00Treana Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
$14.00J. Rickards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
$22.00Draft Beer
Societe 'The Harlot' Blonde Ale, San Diego, 10, 5.7%
$10.00Helia, Porter, San Diego 7. 1%
$10.00Fall 'Magical and Delicious' Pale Ale, San Diego 5. 5%
$10.00Thorn Brewing 'Hopster Pot' Hazy Ipa San Diego 7. 0%
$10.00Ballast Point 'Sculpin' Ipa San Diego 7. 0%
$10.00Modern Times 'Fruitlands' Tropical Sour Gose, San Diego 4. 8%
$10.00Stella Artois Lager, Belgium 5. 0%
$10.00ZERO PROOF
LIFE WATER
$12.00
rishi golden chamomile tea, coconut water, orange essence
MOROCCAN DREAMS
$12.00
coconut milk, rishi maghreb mint tea, aquafaba, soda water, lime essence, mint
ORANGE CREAMSICLE
$12.00
orange, lemon, vanilla, aquafaba
VIOLET COSMOS
$12.00
blue spirulina, cranberry, lemon ginger, garden flowers
OLD-FASHIONEDS
WOODSMAN
$18.00
kikori japanese whiskey, jasmine lemongrass, orange bitters
OLD AGAVE
$20.00
rbi maestro dobel añejo tequila agave, citrus bitters
GOLD FASHIONED
$17.00
sipsmith london dry gin, fernet branca orange bitters
EIGHTY-SIXED
$17.00
old forester 86 proof bourbon, maple angostura & orange bitters
REFRESHING & NOVEL
SUMMER THYME
$17.00
tito's vodka, citrus, thyme, prosecco
LAVENDER HAZE
$19.00
empress 1908 gin, earl grey tea, coconut milk vanilla, scrappy's lavender bitters
SWEDISH GIMLET
$18.00
tanqueray no. ten gin, lime, aquafaba cardamom & orange bitters
JALISCO ROOTS
$18.00
rbi herradura double barrel reposado tequila, cointreau, ginger, lime
ALL PUFFED UP
$18.00
courvoisier vsop cognac, cointreau, orgeat, lime, bitter truth pimento dram, east imperial ginger beer, cinnamon
CURES THE BLUES
$19.00
belvedere vodka, bacardi silver rum blue spirulina, coconut water, vanilla
APEROL FIZZ
$17.00
aperol, grapefruit, lemon, coconut milk, aquafaba, orange flower water, soda
BOLD & NUANCED
AMERICAN THEOREM
$21.00
rbi private barrel whistle pig 10 year rye madeira, benedictine, black walnut bitters
FUNKY NEGRONI
$17.00
batavia arrack van oosten, bruto americano, bigallet china-china
NASSAU 1930
$18.00
talisker single malt scotch, cointreau, batavia arrack van oosten, mexican chocolate & orange bitters
CHASING YESTERDAY
$18.00
the producer mezcal, chareau aloe liqueur lime, agave, orange bitters
SMOKIN' DIAMONDS
$19.00
old forester 100 proof rye, amaro nonino, benedictine, smoked wood chips
RYE & DRY
$18.00
rittenhouse rye, carpano dry vermouth, yellow chartreuse, luxardo maraschino liqueur orange bitters
STRAW HAT
$19.00
hibiki harmony japanese whisky, harmless harvest coconut water
NIGHT CAP
DARK PEDIGREE
$34.00
remy martin xo cognac, boulard vsop calvados benedictine, coffee & chocolate spritz
AIR SAILOR
$18.00
suntory ao world whisky, brown sugar, whipped cream, dark chocolate, sea salt
EL GUAPO
$18.00
el tesoro reposado tequila, licor 43, kahlúa, mostra espresso, whiskey barrel aged bitters, cinnamon
NAOMI KNOWS BEST
$19.00
ketel one vodka, mr. black cold brew coffee liqueur, mostra espresso, vanilla bean
WHEN IN BEAUNE
$18.00
hennessy vsop cognac, caffe moka espresso liqueur, bigallet china-china, cold brew coffee, black walnut
*Contains nuts
Bites
parker house roll
$10.00
seasonal butter + sea salt
vegetarian
hamachi
$12.00
makrut lime + lemongrass + serrano + coriander + coconut fish sauce
gluten-free
local ahi tuna
$12.00
cured olives + cucumbers + rbi garden celery + basil + spicy tomato ponzu
gluten-free
oysters trio
$12.00
champagne mignonette + lime
gluten-free
wood fired wagyu beef skewers
$12.00
black garlic + nasturtium + chimichurri
gluten-free
blistered shishito peppers
$10.00
truffle sea salt
vegetarian
gluten-free
Allergens
peanut, tree-nut
artisian cheese duo
$12.00
traditional condiments
18% Service Charge will be added to parties of six or more guests. Maximum three (3) seperate checks per party Most items can be made Gluten Free. A 5.5% surcharge has been added to your check to help support the minimum wage increase approved by the State Legislature. Consuming raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness.
sparkling by the bottle.
zonin
$52.00
prosecco
roederer estate
$76.00
brut rosé, anderson valley
moët & chandon
$100.00
brut 'imperial,' epernay champagne
white by the bottle.
benvolio
$52.00
pinot grigio, friuli
giunco
$56.00
vermentino, di sardegna
three brooms
$56.00
sauvignon blanc, marlborough
grgich hills
$68.00
sauvignon blanc, napa valley
filaboa
$64.00
albarino rias baixas, spain
heymann-lowenstein
$52.00
riesling mosel, germany
les belles roches
$56.00
chardonnay, burgundy
duckhorn
$72.00
chardonnay, napa valley
frank family
$100.00
chardonnay, napa valley
mont gravet
$52.00
rosé, pays d'oc
red by the bottle.
tantara
$60.00
pinot noir, santa lucia highlands
hanzell "sebella"
$80.00
pinot noir, sonoma coast
turley
$68.00
zinfandel, california
numanthia
$60.00
termes' tempranillo, spain
cecchi
$60.00
chianti classico, italy
brotte
$64.00
cru des cotes du rhone, cairanne
treana
$56.00
cabernet sauvignon, paso robles
chateau milon
$72.00
red blend, st. émilion grand cru
hourglass hg3
$100.00
cabernet sauvignon blend, napa valley
Reserve Wine Pairing $125 Per Person
allow us to hand-select noteworthy wines to perfectly pair with your meal.
Consuming raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Luxury Bar Package
All $37 Per Person for (1) Hour; $23 Per Person for Each Additional Hour*
grey goose vodka, hendricks gin, ron zacapa 23 spiced rum, patron anejo tequila, woodford reserve bourbon, macallan 12yr single malt scotch, whistle pig "piggy back" rye, remy martin vsop cognac martin ray sauvignon blanc, rose, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon domaine chandon brut sparkling coors light, stella, corona, stone ipa, ballast point scuplin, alesmith .394.
Premium Bar Package
All $33 Per Person for (1) Hour; $21 Per Person for Each Additional Hour*
titos vodka, bombay sapphire gin, bacardi silver rum, herradura reposado tequila, maker's mark bourbon, glenmorangie x blended scotch, courvosier vsop cognac angeline reserve sauvignon blanc, rose, chardonnay, pinot nior, reserve merlot, cabernet sauvignon, bianchi brut sparkling coors light, stella artois, corona, stone ipa, ballast point sculpin, alesmith .394.
Select Bar Package
All $29 Per Person for (1) Hour; $19 Per Person for Each Additional Hour*
beefeater gin, smirnoff vodka, meyers white rum, el jimador blanco tequila, jim bean bourbon, cutty sark scotch sycamore lane pinot grigio, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, opera prima brut sparkling coors light, stella artois, corona, stone ipa, ballast point sculpin, alesmith .394.
Vegetarian
Gougère
$7.00
summer vegetable emulsion
Beet & Goat Cheese Mousse
$8.00
dill, mustard seed
Black Truffle Arancini
$8.00
mozzarella, parmesan
Mushroom Tart
$9.00
puffed wild rice
Seafood
Prawn Cocktail
$9.00
bourbon cocktail sauce, avant seasoning
Grilled Shrimp
$9.00
melted butter, scallion
Dungeness Crab Cake
$11.00
lemon aioli, green onion
Blue Fin Tuna Crudo
$11.00
yuzu aioli, spicy pepper, avocado butter
Meat
Prosciutto Stuffed Brioche
$9.00
whipped brie
Wagyu Beef Tartare Cornet
$10.00
horseradish creme fraiche, shallot
Duck Truffle
$11.00
roasted almond, berries
Roasted Wagyu Steak Yakitori Skewers
$15.00
puffed grain, fried garlic, green onion
Stationed Hors D'oeuvres
Cheese
$14.00
chef's selection of three artisan cheeses, including crackers, artisan bread and accoutrements
Charcuterie
$16.00
chef's selection of three cured or smoked meats, including our house-made accoutrements
Cheese & Charcuterie
$26.00
chef's selection of three cured or smoked meats and three artisan cheeses, including crackers, artisan bread and our house-made accoutrements
Bruschetta Tower
$14.00
display of seasonal bruschetta and creamy italian cheeses
Seafood Raw Bar Display
$40.00
prawns & crab cocktail, oysters, aguachile, hot sauce, lemon, cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce
Consuming raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Desserts
A delectable assortment of tastebud tempting treats.
oranges on the trees
$15.00
caramelized vanilla custard + burnt honey cream + mango + yuzu sorbet
strawberries at RBI
$15.00
harry's berries + RBI lavender cream + slow baked tuille + champagne strawberry sorbet
all I want is chocolate
$15.00
dark chocolate + hazelnut praline + passionfruit sorbet
baked alaska
$15.00
strawberry & pistachio gelato + meringue + strawberry consume
wake me up chef!!
$15.00
dulche stuffed cinnamon sugar donuts + affogato
After Dinner Drinks
Castelnau Sauternes
$15.00
aromatic spiced honey, baked apple, golden raisin, orange blossom, meyer lemon
Royal Tokaji 2013, Aszu 5 Puttonyos
$15.00
delightfully sweet and refreshingly crisp, peach, honeysuckle, candied apricot
Sandeman 10 yr Tawny Port
$15.00
Sandeman 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a premium, aged port with an intense red-tawny color and a complex aroma of ripe fruit, jam, nuts, and vanilla. It is full-bodied, smooth, and balanced, offering a rich palate of caramel, dried apricot, and soft wood acidity with a persistent finish.
Broadbent 10 yr Madeira
$20.00
Aged in oak casks for at least 10 years. A superb, full-bodied, wonderfully rich Madeira with a sweet, rich chocolaty flavor and a concentrated bouquet. Best enjoyed with desserts, or on its own after a meal.
Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port 2012
$25.00
powerful dark cherry, black fruit and herbal aromas, gently mulled plum, light toffee, bakers chocolate
Rémy Martin XO
$35.00
cognac fine champagne, a mature blend of over 400 eaux-de-vie, served with paired accoutrements
Premium Cognac
For the cognac connoisseur
Hennessey Paradis
This is an ultra-premium, "Hors d'âge" cognac known for its exceptional smoothness, rich copper color, and profound, silky complexity. Created in 1979 by Maurice Fillioux, this blend features rare eaux-de-vie aged for decades (some up to 130 years), offering a harmonious symphony of floral, spice, and candied fruit notes
- Half Ounce $50.00
- One Ounce $100.00
- Two Ounce $200.00
Louis Xiii Rémy Martin
This rare cognac takes four generations of cellar masters over 100 years to craft, creating a drink of unparalleled complexity
- Half Ounce $75.00
- One Ounce $150.00
- Two Ounces $300.00
*Gluten Free Upon Request - We support the minimum wage increase approved by San Diego voters and the State legislature. A 4.5% surcharge has been added to your check and all of us at AVANT Restaurant thank you for supporting us as we strive to offer you exceptional service and an extraordinary dining experience.
First Course
guests will choose one of the following starters:
Chefs Garden Salad
seasonal vegetables, gem lettuce, champagne vinaigrette
vegan
dairy-free, gluten-free
Asparagus Bisque
potato, chive, caviar
Second Course
guests will choose one of the following entrées:
Snake River Farms Wagyu Strip Loin
foraged mushrooms, soubise, seasonal garden vegetable
gluten-free
Mediterranean Sea Bass
chefs garden salad, caviar beurre blanc
gluten-free
Chef's Garden Vegetable Risotto
parmesan, black truffle, garden vegetables
vegetarian
gluten-free
Dessert
guests will choose one of the following desserts:
Dark Chocolate
chocolate ganache, chantilly cream, mint
vegetarian
Vanilla Cheesecake
seasonal berries, graham cookie crumble
vegetarian
Consuming raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness.
First Course
Your Selection of:
Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata
Sunflower Pesto, Grilled Focaccia
San Diego Seafood Bisque
Rock Shrimp, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Herb Croutons, Saffron Cream
Second Course
Your Selection of:
Summer Corn & Truffle Risotto
Ricotta Salata
Radiatori Nero
Nero Lump Crab, Clams, Mussels, Calabrian Chili, Green Garlic Butter
Third Course
Your Selection of:
Vegetable Frittata
Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Baby Zucchini, Roasted Sungold Tomatoes
Alaskan Halibut
Summer Vegetable Ratatouille, Sweet Pepper Coulis, Panisse
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin
Braised Belly, Sweet Corn Succotash, Natural Jus
Wagyu NY Strip
Broccolini, Potato Gratin, Peppercorn Sauce
First Course
guests will choose one of the following appetizers:
Chefs Garden Salad
seasonal vegetables, gem lettuce, champagne vinaigrette
vegan
dairy-free, gluten-free
Asparagus Bisque
potato, chive, caviar
vegan
Second Course
guests will choose one of the following entrées:
Snake River Farms Wagyu Tartare
parmesan, green olive, bunuelo
Spaghettini
chef's garden vegetables, ricotta cheese, nasturtium
vegetarian
Third Course
guests will choose one of the following entrées:
Snake River Farms Wagyu Strip Loin
foraged mushrooms, soubise, seasonal garden vegetable
gluten-free
Mediterranean Sea Bass
chefs garden salad, caviar beurre blanc
gluten-free
Chef's Garden Vegetable Risotto
parmesan, black truffle, garden vegetables
vegan
gluten-free
Dessert
guests will choose one of the following desserts:
Dark Chocolate
chocolate ganache, chantilly cream, mint
vegan
Vanilla Cheesecake
seasonal berries, graham cookie crumble
vegan
Consuming raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness.
First Course
guests will choose one of the following appetizers:
Chefs Garden Salad
seasonal vegetables, gem lettuce, champagne vinaigrette
vegan
dairy-free, gluten-free
Asparagus Bisque
potato, chive, caviar
Oyster Rockefeller
spinach, bacon, lemon
gluten-free
Second Course
guests will choose one of the following entrées:
Snake Siver Farms Wagyu Tartare
parmesan, green olive, bunuelo
Spaghettini
chef's garden vegetables, ricotta cheese, nasturtium
vegan
King Kanpachi
moroccan spiced cauliflower, marcona almond butter
gluten-free
Third Course
guests will choose one of the following entrées:
Snake River Farms Wagyu Strip Loin
foraged mushrooms, soubise, seasonal garden vegetable
gluten-free
Mediterranean Sea Bass
chefs garden salad, caviar beurre blanc
gluten-free
Chef's Garden Vegetable Risotto
parmesan, black truffle, garden vegetables
vegetarian
gluten-free
Dessert
guests will choose one of the following desserts:
Dark Chocolate
chocolate ganache, chantilly cream, mint
vegetarian
Vanilla Cheesecake
seasonal berries, graham cookie crumble
vegetarian
The consumption of raw or undercooked eggs, meat, poultry, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Mediterranean
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday:
Closed
Additional Information:
AVANT BAR
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm– 10:00 pm
AVANT BAR HAPPY HOUR
Tuesday-Saturday, 4pm-6pm ($10 glasses of wine and $10 cheese plates)
About Us
AVANT draws on the best of wine country dining – inspired culinary exploration, leisurely socializing, and the freshest seasonal ingredients – and moves it forward with a contemporary California mindset. AVANT serves up vibrant, creative dishes and artisan libations in an inviting setting defined by its indoor-outdoor design, dynamic spaces and lush garden milieu – bringing a sense of adventure and fulfillment to every experience.