The Veranda Restaurant

Had a fabulous lunch with the family, on the deck over looking the pond. The food was great and loved there sangria! I can’t wait to go back! I recommend that you make a reservation.

Beautiful estate and grounds. Fresh flowers at table, relish tray to enjoy while you review the menu, superb service, the view from the veranda is just wonderful. We went with friends and ordered the avocado egg roll, the hummus plate, and the Bruschetta plate as appetizers. Each one was delicious. For our entrees we ordered the Rueben, the Prime Rib, the Cuban, and the Capriese sandwiches. Not one complaint except how full we were. All were superior. This is a true five star and worth every star.

I wish I could come here everyday! The server was very friendly, the view was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and best of all my wife and I spent less than 30 bucks for the whole meal! I highly recommended this place. Reservations are required but they usually are at a classy place like this.

After visiting the Myrtle Creek gardens today (loved it & reviewed) we were hungry and of course we Unilocaled! This place popped up so we decided to give it a try. I’m going to try to be very careful about my wording. We parked and were amazed at how beautiful it was. We began to walk up and a lady who was standing at the front, which looked like a valet stand, gave us this look. We immediately felt uncomfortable and out of place. She proceeded to ask us if we were looking for something… NOT can she help us… But if we were looking for something; as if we were lost. Seriously?! Then she tells us it’s reservations only, which is fine, I must have over looked that but her tone wasn’t pleasant. Needless to say we left. I gave it 2 stars because it is a restaurant and I can’t fully review it without tasting the food… Which I won’t be able to… since I won’t return to this place. My advice to go on a day that you are not casually dressed visiting the town because they will make you feel out of place.

Our first time visiting the garden. Very beautiful and clean! Ample parking and the service was wonderful! The food was 4 stars. The coffee and orange juice was really good. We had the kids share the French toast. There’s a $ 2.50 charge for splitting a meal. I opted to split the food myself and the waitress offered to bring an extra plate to avoid the split fee. You can check out the garden and walk around for $ 2.50 if you had a meal at the restaurant. Otherwise it’s $ 6 or $ 7 to walk the grounds. They have kids menu and coloring pages. Heating lamps outside which was a nice touch. Our reservation was 9am and was a bit cold. Would definitely come back again and try other items on the menu.

I haven’t dined here in a while, but when I did it was definitely a five-​star experience. In fact there is nothing about the Grand Tradition and the Veranda that’s not 5 stars. The food and the service was fantastic and the grounds are impeccable and stunningly beautiful. It really feels like you are visiting a high end 5 star resort. This is a local treasure, try it, you won’t be sorry. Call a head and make a reservation.

This place is a hidden gem!!! I could not get over how beautiful the grounds were and there is a view from every dining table. Food was fantastic. Coffee was delicious and fresh squeezed orange juice. Staff was pleasant. It is too bad they don’t have rooms to stay in. Great getaway. Already have reservations to go back and I highly recommend you make reservations because they book fast.

My family recently celebrated my birthday at The Veranda Restaurant. Quaint little restaurant on the grounds of The Grand Tradition… what an enjoyable place to spend the day. The food, service and views were amazing. Or server Will was awesome. He was very attentive and helpful. Would highly recommend The Veranda Restaurant to anyone wanting a nice quiet Brunch/​Lunch.

You have to make a reservation to eat here. It should say that on the splash page.
And you have to pay $ 5 to even look around the grounds.

The food was delicious, our server Conner was great, and we had a magnificent view of the grounds. We couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant, relaxing experience. Good service, beautiful surrounding, and great food is the recipe for a perfect outing. I will definitely be back.

My husband and I came for brunch last weekend, It is like a little slice of heaven. The view is gorgeous, the food is incredible and the service is on point. We will absolutely be back!

First visit, had a 1pm reservation — very nice first impression, table was ready — a little snafu with the servers had us sitting about 10 min before someone asked about drinks/​order. Servers and nice but young… I had the prime rib sandwich, my girl friend the burger. They bring a little plate of veggies with dressing which is nice. Entrée’s were good, portion size was good. We each had a dessert & shared. Lemon raspberry marscapon cake, light and delicious (my favorite) and flourless tort — very rich but also very good. We couldn’t finish the desserts. The location is great — they have maybe 15 tables total so reservations are a must on the weekends. For two entrees, two desserts and two glasses of wine is about $ 55 which seems fair based on the wonderful environment. I took off one star for the snafu at the beginning and we had to keep asking for refills on water — other than those minor points — I will absolutely go back and highly recommend if you want a relaxing, quiet, lunch…

I had lunch here with two girlfriends yesterday and it was a spectacular experience.
The greeter as we entered the building, Angela, was cheerful and helpful and was so patient when we asked her to take photos of us. We got there early and toured the gardens… oh so beautiful!
Having lunch at The Veranda is an experience. Our server, Conner, was not only knowledgeable but had a great sense of humor! My sandwich was excellent and so were the homemade potato chips that accompanied them. The desserts were heavenly as well.
Set aside a day… it’s a bit of a drive from most of San Diego… enjoy the gardens, take in the beauty, and embrace the slow pace of a leisurely lunch offering one of the most spectacular views around!
I will be back, for sure!

I moved to FB five months ago and I am thrilled to find this local «gem.» My BF and I came here for lunch today. Great food, excellent service, reasonable price, beautiful view, I will definitely will be coming back. It is so worth checking out.

Magical! Took my folks (in their 90’s) and other family members for brunch, and to celebrate a few of our birthdays. We all could not get over the hospitality of everyone we encountered. Enthusiastically greeted by a woman in the parking lot who radioed into the restaurant to make sure our table was ready, then happily agreed to take a few family pix out front.
We were seated on the veranda at a table with the most beautiful view of the heart-​shaped lake and manicured lawns. All the tables are outside and have picture perfect views (maybe a dozen tables total, so reservations are a MUST!)
Menu is totally reasonable ($ 10 – 14) and portions are large. Enjoyed my avocado omelet. I think they get the avocado from trees on site. After brunch they brought out 3 free little ice cream desserts with a lit candle for each person celebrating a birthday in our party. Their potatoes are the most crispy, non-​oily (not kidding), most delicious French fry like morsels. Addictive!
After lunch, we considered walking the tropical gardens, (discounted if you dine there) but with the 90+ degree unseasonable heat, and elderly parents, decided not to. But the GM, Dan came by and introduced himself and offered to take 5 of us on a personal garden tour via his golf-​cart! My mom is still raving about it today, how lovely the experience was. His parents created this fantasy like estate, and it has only been open to the public a couple of years. They are a hidden gem, and completely worth the trip. It is a family business, and they are really passionate about treating you like a guest.
I boxed up half my omelet to go, and when I got home, saw that they also put a
cold bottle of water inside. Nice detail.
We will for sure be back.

Amazing view, amazing French Toast (coated with Captain Crunch!) and quite possibly the best sandwich I’ve ever had: the prime rib.

I couldn’t say anything bad about this place. The grounds are so beautiful and the staff are very friendly. They bought us a round of champaign to tell my mother that we are getting married and let us what the grounds for free. Jason did a wonderful job bring us everything we needed. Food was very good as well, it was comfort with elegance… U can’t go wrong with that.
The only thing I didn’t like was open table said that they had nothing open except 9am and when we got there at 9am in the morning, there was no one there until 10:30, I really wish we could of came in a little bit later although the quite morning was nice as well.

Excellent brunch, excellent service and an excellent view.
We had several items including the «burrito» which was fabulous. The French Toast was good, but I preferred the waffle. A side of bacon is a must. All portions were huge, but of very high quality. The mimosas were the best I’ve had and should not be missed.
The service was very professional and just what we needed to enjoy a wonderful afternoon gazing at the beautiful lake.
I would recommend this venue for a brunch with your folks (as I did) or just with your friends — all will surely enjoy.

We’ve been to The Veranda a handful of times and each time its been very pleasant. Service is very important to my husband and I and then the food.
When you arrive at the mansion there is always someone out front to help you find your way. She checks you in as reservations are usually required and then shows you in.
You are seated outside and have a beautiful view of the lake and there is a nice relaxing breeze that comes thru making for a really relaxing experience.
The wait staff has always been very nice and quick to serve, accommodating as well.
We love the food and wine. The fruits and vegetables are always fresh and ripe and the meals are cooked perfectly.
There really isn’t any downside to dining here. It’s a must try!

My wife and I had lunch at the Veranda on our wedding anniversary on a picture perfect fall day in Fallbrook. We have been to the Grand Tradition for a wedding in the past so we knew what an amazingly picturesque setting this is. It’s so beautiful and immaculate Walt Disney himself would have been proud to own it, no kidding.
The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I had the BLAT sandwich with the homemade chips. My wife had the chicken sandwich. The service and the friendly welcome was just top notch, really there is nothing negative to say about the whole experience except the Red Hat ladies down at the end of the veranda could have been quieter. So that’s the only reason I gave it an «loud» noise rating as a result. Get a clue girls, if you want to yell at each other do it at home.
I would highly recommend eating here and spending some quality time gazing out over the pond and the gardens. It is a bit jarring to drive out of here onto South Mission Rd., like going from heaven back to reality.
By the way, if you have time spend the five bucks to tour the new Compass garden. We had just got back from Hawaii on the day we visited and we were totally blown away by the unbelievable beauty of this garden. It’s literally world class. You have to see it to believe it.