2 Best Restaurants in Rancho Santa Fe, North County and Around

Mille Fleurs

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Wealthy regulars who have dined at this elegant Rancho Santa Fe eatery since 1985 got a pleasant surprise when chef Brandon Jennings took over the kitchen in 2022, bringing a sophisticated take on their favorite comfort classics. Devotees can still enjoy Mille Fleurs favorites like Wiener schnitzel and lobster salad, but new highlights include seasonal dishes prepared with ingredients from neighboring Chino Farms like roasted dover sole with potato fondant, or veal porterhouse with roasted mushrooms. The quiet dining rooms are decorated like a French villa, and several servers will present your dish in flawless French. Save room for desserts by Executive pastry chef, Papa Moussa, which might include chocolate fondant, apple crumble tart, or homemade mini-pastries.

6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, California, 92067, USA
858-756–3085
Known For
  • fresh produce from neighboring Chino Farms
  • authentic French desserts
  • soft jazz in the piano bar Wednesday–Saturday
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Mon., Reservations essential

Thyme in the Ranch

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Put your phone down and lose track of time—or thyme—at this darling cottage in the heart of Rancho Santa Fe. Owner-chef Keely Barrera has created quite the spread with artisan-baked goods made with locally sourced ingredients like the homemade muffins that blend blueberry with bran or raspberry with mango. Grab a scone or sweet bread to go, or stay for the savory Mediterranean quiche, albacore tuna salad, or old-fashioned turkey meat loaf; the focaccia sandwiches are guilt-free with locally grown avocado, tomatoes, and eggplant. If available, snag a table on the patio overlooking the rose garden.