Bertrand at Mr. A's

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2550 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-239-1377

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Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm; Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm; Sun 5pm-9:30pm

Cuisine:
American, Continental, New American

Dining Options:
Group Friendly, Parties / Private Rooms, Smoking (outdoor area)

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Romantic Dining: Bertrand at Mr. A's just might be one of the best places to enjoy a skyline view of downtown San Diego, Coronado, Balboa Park and Point Loma, with the occasional plane landing or taking off from the airport. The sunsets are spectacular and part of the reason why this restaurant is perpetually voted one of the most romantic places to eat in the city. However, its casual elegance is also welcoming to families. Leave your jacket and tie at home. Dressy jeans and business casual are now appropriate here. American cuisine is on the menu though dishes change based on seasonality of locally-sourced ingredients. Chef Stephane Voitzwinkler also infuses his Alsatian German upbringing into dishes such as spaetzel and house-made sausage. Hearty dishes are balanced out by more healthful California cuisine. Shawn Barker, the in-house mixologist can also whip up a specialty cocktail to compliment the view and menu.

Lunch: Bertrand at Mr. A's just might be one of the best places to enjoy a skyline view of Downtown San Diego, Coronado, Balboa Park and Point Loma, with the occasional plane landing or taking off from the airport. The restaurant is perpetually voted one of the most romantic places to eat in the city. However, its casual elegance is also welcoming to families and you may leave your jacket and tie at home. Dressy jeans and business casual are appropriate here. American cuisine is on the menu though dishes change based on seasonality of locally-sourced ingredients. Chef Stephane Voitzwinkler also infuses his Alsatian German upbringing into dishes such as spaetzel and house-made sausage, which is balanced out by more healthful California cuisine. Shawn Barker, the in-house mixologist can whip you up a specialty cocktail to compliment the view and menu.

Best Restaurants: Bertrand at Mr. A's just might be one of the best places to enjoy a skyline view of Downtown San Diego, Coronado, Balboa Park and Point Loma, with the occasional plane landing or taking off from the airport. Imagine the sunset at dinner time: This is why this restaurant is perpetually voted one of the most romantic places to eat in the city. However, its casual elegance is also welcoming to families (there is no kids menu, however) and you may leave your jacket and tie at home. American cuisine is on the menu though dishes change based on seasonality of locally-sourced ingredients. Chef Stéphane Voitzwinkler also infuses his Alsatian German upbringing into dishes such as spaetzel and house-made sausage, which is balanced out by more healthful California cuisine. Shawn Barker, the in-house mixologist can whip you up a specialty cocktail to compliment the view and menu, too.

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Insider Tips

Local Expert Katie Dillon Says:

Romantic Dining: "Arrive at sunset to enjoy a pre-dinner drink on the patio terrace. Also, word on the street has it that escargot are available, if you ask"

Lunch: "Request a table on the patio to enjoy the view and sunshine, though there isn't a bad view from any table."

Best Restaurants: "Arrive at sunset and enjoy a pre-dinner drink on the patio terrace with sweeping bay, downtown and airport views. Also, word on the street has it that escargot are available, if you ask."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: The intimate ambiance combined with San Diego's most spectacular view and award-winning cuisine make this the top choice.

Best for Lunch Because: Again, the view of San Diego is hard to beat and it's an excellent choice for a business lunch.

Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: In addition to mouth-watering cuisine, this is probably San Diego's most romantic restaurant.

Brunch Menu

Wake up Calls

Barbados Breakfast

zaya rum, coconut cream, A's cold brew coffee, angostura float ($13.50)

Royal Tea

black tea infused gin, orange spiced honey, lemon ($12.00)

Kentucky Coffee

buffalo trace bourbon, frangelico, espresso, fresh cream, served up ($13.00)

Bloody Marys

American

tito's vodka, bacon, horseradish and cream cheese olives, lemon zest ($13.00)

Mexican

el jimador tequila, house made habanero bitters, lime, olives ($13.00)

Italian

tito's vodka, basil, balsamic, black pepper, "caprese" skewer ($13.00)

Fresh Ideas

Pirate Punch

spiced rum, coconut, fresh lime & ginger, cilantro ($13.50)

The Antidote

pampelmousse grapefruit, ford's gin, honey, lemon, grapefruit ($13.50)

Dreams of Green

hendricks gin, fresh cucumber, lime & basil ($13.50)

Sunday Sparklers

Sparkling Sage White Sangria

calvados, honey roasted pineapple, fresh berries, prosecco ($10.50)

Jalisco Flower

french champagne, reposado tequila, agave, fresh lime, grapefruit bitters ($13.50)

Mimosas

traditional or pomegranate ($9.00)

Bellinis

strawberry & hibiscus, white peach & jasmine ($10.00)

Non-Alcoholics

A's Cold Brew

15 hr. house-brewed & bottled café virtuoso konga coffee, accoutrements ($9.50)

House Made Lemonade

traditional, strawberry, ginger-mint ($7.50)

Coconut Water

the cure itself, simply poured over ice ($8.00)

House Made Fresca

orange cider, cucumber & lime ($7.50)

Italian Limeade

marasca cherry syrup, fresh lime, soda ($7.50)

Republic of Tea Bottled Drinks, Organic+Calorie Free

pomegranate green tea ($7.00)

Shares

European Style Pastries

sweet and savory breakfast breads, house made jam ($11.00)

House Made Donuts of the Month

($11.00)

Duo of Pastries & Donuts

($20.00)

Jumbo Black Tiger Shrimp Cocktail

house made cocktail sauce, avocado ($24.00)

Cold

Traditional Spanish-Style Gazpacho

marinated cucumber, sweet peppers ($12.00)

Heirloom Tomato Salad

crispy eggplant, garlic oil ($14.50)

House Made Gravlax

on grilled eight-grain crostinis, herb chantilly ($14.50)

Maine Lobster "Toast" on Brioche

preserved lemon aioli, crispy grapefruit & avocado ($28.00)

Eggs

Trio of Local Farm Deviled Eggs

pork belly, gravlax, ratatouille ($10.00)

Soft Poached Eggs "Florentine"

soft polenta, spinach, mushrooms, provolone ($17.50)

A's Version "Croque Madame"

brioche, gruyere, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic fried egg ($16.00)

Eggs Benedict

spanish iberico or lump crab, old bay hollandaise ($22.50)

Farmers Market Scramble

potato rosti, spinach, tomato, gratinee ($17.00)

Pork Belly and Sweet Potato Hash

poached eggs, house made coleslaw ($19.00)

Hot

Wagyu Beef Burger

fried egg, crispy pork belly, truffle fries or salad ($20.00)

Buttermilk Fried "Chicken and Waffles"

rosemary, gruyere waffle ($20.00)

Swordfish Piccatta

lemon brown butter, crispy capers ($22.00)

Cedar River Farm New York Steak Frites

sauce au poivre ($25.50)

Sweets

Lemon Ricotta Pancake

lemon-scented blueberries ($12.00)

Blueberry Almond Croissant

vanilla ice cream ($12.00)

Cinnamon Swirl Brioche French Toast

cream cheese mousse, berries, maple syrup ($12.00)

Sides

Baker's Natural Bacon or Local Sausages

($7.50)

Traditional Hash Brown Potatoes

($5.50)

Mister A's Mac and Cheese

($11.00)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

($7.50)

Truffled or Sweet Potato Fries

($7.50)

Lunch Menu

Zero Proof

A's Cold Brew

15 hr. house-brewed & bottled café virtuoso konga coffee, accoutrements ($9.50)

Italian Limeade

marasca cherry syrup, fresh lime, soda ($6.50)

House Made Lemonade

traditional, strawberry, ginger-mint ($6.50)

Republic of Tea Bottled Drink

organic+calorie free pomegranate green tea ($6.50)

House Made Soda

orange cider or cucumber & lime ($7.00)

Coconut Water

the cure itself, over ice and garnished with a fresh fruit skewer ($7.50)

French Press

fine ground café virtuoso konga coffee, biscotti, served tableside ($7.50)

Lunch Time Libations

The Antidote

ford's gin, honey, pampelmousse grapefruit, fresh lemon & grapefruit ($12.50)

Royal Tea

black tea infused gin, orange spiced honey, lemon ($10.50)

Barbados Breakfast

zaya rum, coconut cream, A's cold brew coffee, angostura float ($13.50)

Rose Spritz

prosecco, pamplemousse, aperol, rose water ($12.00)

Dreams of Green

hendricks gin, fresh cucumber, lime & basil ($12.50)

Sparkling Sage White Sangria

calvados, honey roasted pineapple, fresh berries, prosecco ($9.50)

Tip of the Hat

beefeater gin, jasmine liqueur, fresh lemon, ginger, cucumber, mint ($13.95)

Starters

Classic Lobster Bisque

lobster fritters / scallions ($15.00)

Wagyu Beef Meatballs

tomato coulis / roasted garlic / oregano ($13.00)

Filet Mignon Carpaccio

parmigiano reggiano/ truffle oil ($17.00)

Pacific Wild Shrimp Cocktail

house made cocktail sauce

• (3): $21.00
• (5): $26.00

Salads

Local Farm Garden Salad

seasonal vegetables / champagne vinaigrette ($14.00)

Hearts of Romaine

parmesan tuile / caesar style dressing ($14.50)

Multi-Colored Beet Salad

native grains / arugula / horseradish vinaigrette ($16.00)

Savoy Spinach Salad

pork belly / soft poached egg / warm vinaigrette ($20.00)

Maine Lobster Salad

avocado / papaya / lemon dressing ($30.00)

Sandwiches & Pasta

Grilled Chicken Club and Fries on Ciabatta

crispy bacon / avocado / herb aioli ($19.50)

House Ground Kobe Burger

chef's daily creation / w/ low carb option

Chef's Daily Pasta Special

From the Sea

Ballast Point Beer Battered Fish and Chips

true ling cod / fries / cole slaw ($23.50)

Traditional Paella

shellfish / fish / chorizo / valencia rice ($24.50)

Roasted Alaskan Halibut

saffron sauce / fava beans / zucchini ($28.00)

Lobster "Toast" on Brioche

preserved lemon aioli / crispy grapefruit & avocado ($28.50)

From the Land

Hudson Valley Duck Confit

fingerling potatoes / sauce quercynoise ($24.00)

Grilled Rosemary Marinated Lamb Chops

garlic herb butter / fried polenta ($27.50)

72 Hr Braised Short Rib

roasted chino's vegetables / yukon potato ($29.00)

Grand Islands Farm Petite Filet

asparagus / buttered mash / sauce béarnaise ($35.50)

Side Dishes

A's Mac & Cheese

($12.50)

Truffled Fries

($9.00)

Sweet Potato Fries

($9.00)

Brussel Sprouts

($9.00)

Dinner Menu To Start

To Start

Local Farm Garden Salad*

baby vegetables, champagne vinaigrette ($14.50)

Watermelon, Cypress Grove Goat Cheese*

sea salt, espelette infused olive oil ($15.50)

Heirloom Tomato Salad*

burrata, aged balsamic, garlic olive oil ($17.50)

Wild Salmon & Ahi Crudo "Tiradito Style"

kumquat and saffron emulsion, serranos ($17.50)

Duo of Charcuterie, Local Melon

spanish iberico & prosciutto de parma ($19.00)

Hand Cut Prime Beef Tartare

classic preparation, pomme gaufrettes ($19.50)

Caviar Service

traditional accompaniments

Classic Lobster Bisque Soup

lobster fritters ($14.50)

Black Mussels Provençale

garlic, shallots, fresh herb butter ($15.00)

House Made Potato Gnocchi*

chanterelle mushrooms, corn, roasted garlic ($17.50)

Sautéed Santa Barbara Rock Shrimp

"spanish style" saffron risotto ($18.00)

Braised Local Octopus, Tomatillo Sauce

chorizo, cilantro, dragon beans ($19.50)

Maine Lobster "Strudel"

cognac lobster sauce, forest mushrooms ($22.50)

Pan Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras

vanilla corn purée, stone fruit chutney ($30.00)

Dinner Menu To Follow

Seafood

Traditional Seafood Paella

saffron rice, shellfish, chorizo ($31.00)

Olive Oil Grilled Local Sea Bass

sweet corn, braised fennel ($36.00)

Seared Wild Scottish Isles Salmon

chive butter, eggplant, pearl couscous ($35.50)

Pan Sautéed Line Caught Swordfish

sauce vierge, vegetable provençale ($35.50)

Pan Sautéed Diver Scallops

romesco sauce, porcini dust ($39.50)

Butter Poached Maine Lobster Tail

sauce diavolo, black ink linguini ($51.00)

Meat & Fowl

Roasted Jidori Chicken Basquaise

braised peppers, confit fingerling, shallots ($33.50)

Snakeriver Farm Pork Chop "Charcutiere"

rosemary polenta, local farm broccolini ($33.50)

48hr Braised Brandt Farm Short Ribs

cabernet, leek mousseline, root vegetables ($34.50)

Cedar River Farm Beef Trio, Sauce Béarnaise

petite filet, short rib, shepherd's pie ($39.50)

Herb Crusted Roasted Rack of Lamb

mint jus, comté cheese gratin, carrots ($45.00)

Grand Islands Filet

mushroom sauce, asparagus, buttered mash ($49.50)

Vegetarian

Chino's Farm Zucchini Provençale

sous vide hearts of palm, citrus essence ($29.00)

Roasted Curried Cauliflower "Steak"

sautéed early peas, brussels sprout verrine ($29.00)

Additions

Truffled Fries*

parmigiano reggiano ($9.50)

Brussels Sprouts*

caramelized onions ($9.50)

Sautéed Spinach*

garlic herb butter ($9.50)

Mr. A's Mac and Cheese

black truffles, pancetta ($12.50)

Dessert Menu

Artisanal Cheese Plate

Artisanal Cheese Plate

Wine Pairings: Ramos Pinto "Quinta Ervamoira" 2007, Port, $16 ($15.50)

After Dinner Drinks

Irish Goodbye

teeling irish whiskey, orgeat, house made coffee pecan bitters ($12.00)

Local Flavor

mezcal vago, caffè borghetti, crème de cassis, lemon ($12.00)

Collins Float

tru organic vodka, galliano, vanilla ice cream, cardamom bitters ($13.95)

Bar Menu Light

Light Menu

Truffle Fries or Sweet Potato Fries

house made condiments ($7.50)

Blistered Shishito Peppers

french sea salt, spicy aioli ($8.00)

Frito Misto Plate

tempura mixed vegetables, saffron aioli ($9.00)

Mediterranean Black Mussels Provençale

garlic butter crust ($11.00)

Kobe Beef or Ahi Sliders

truffle fries, condiments ($11.00)

Crispy Mediterranean Calamari

paprika aioli, tomatillo sauce ($11.00)

Open-Faced Multi-Grain Toast

gravlax, avocado, crème fraiche ($11.00)

Waygu Beef Meatballs

roasted garlic, oregano, grilled levain ($12.00)

Jumbo Black Tiger Shrimp "Cocktail"

house made cocktail sauce, avocado

• 3 Pieces: $15.50
• 5 Pieces: $23.00

For Dessert

House Made Beignets

caramel & chocolate sauce ($7.50)

Cocktail Hour Drinks

Classic Cocktail

French

beefeater's gin, fresh lemon, sugar, french champagne ($75.00)

Cocktail Hour

Well Drinks

($7.00)

Local Brews

Stone IPA or Pale Ale

($4.00)

Ballast Point Amber

($4.00)

Sculpin IPA

($5.00)

Imports & Domestics

Coors Light

($4.00)

Amstel Light

($4.00)

Stella Artois

($5.00)

Corona

($5.00)

Blue Moon

($5.00)

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