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Herb & Wood, San Diego, CA
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Herb & Wood

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$31 to $50
Californian
2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

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Executive chef: Carlos Anthony

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Spectacular wood-fired mains and a strong cocktail game are the twin draws at this sceney Cali-Mediterranean restaurant. Owner and Top Chef finalist Brian Malarkey created a place that’s just as charismatic as his on-air persona, complete with candlelit tables, barrel-vaulted ceilings, and modern art on the walls.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    From our spaces to your plate, we specialize in crafting California-inspired events. Each ingredient carefully sourced. Every server dressed to the nines. The perfect lighting, temperature, and music levels. Come into our home, where we think of it all so that you don't have to.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Kettner & Ivy
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and 4 parking lots within 2 blocks of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,733 people are saying

Herb & Wood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herb & Wood in San Diego is a vibrant gem offering a stylish atmosphere and exceptional service. With dishes like "outstanding oxtail gnocchi" and "unforgettable strawberry soufflé," it promises a memorable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant's "beautiful decor" and "upscale vibe" make it a top choice for locals and visitors.
6,733 Reviews
  1. melissa VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend

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  2. Kathy

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went in for their new “happy meal” $20 deal and it did not disappoint! They have this available M-F from 5pm-6pm. A burger, fries, 3 fried oysters, & a glass of champagne - what a fun idea! Everything tasted good. The restaurant was also completely empty at this time since it had just opened up, so the noise level was very low. I made a reservation on OpenTable but honestly you can probably just do a walk in any day between 5-6pm and still get seated.

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  3. Denise

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing menu! Faves: Hamachi appetizer, carrots with pistachio butter, soufflé for dessert!

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  4. Lesley Mamie

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is our favorite restaurant in San Diego, along with Animae. The staff, food, and ambiance are the best. We highly recommend both restaurants. Be sure to call for reservations so you can get in.

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  5. Sean

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, we celebrated my Father’s Day here and we sat in the open air area, amazing service. Our server was very attentive without being overly engaged, his knowledge of off menu cocktails was appreciated. The appetizers were delicious, my Australian wagyu steak… (eh)… ordered it medium, it was ok, I would recommend the filet, my wife ordered and much tastier. The deserts were really the star, we order all 4 of them, don’t overthink the date cake, worth it! Friendly staff, good vibes, good food.

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  6. Katelynn

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW - I don’t write many reviews, but this restaurant is worthy of one. My partner and I came for our anniversary, as I put we are celebrating through our reservation. Not only did they seat us at a fireplace table, they all congratulated us with champagne and desert for the evening. Our waters were full the whole time and the server took great care of us, I wish i got his name. Thank you so much Herb and Wood!! 💕💕

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  7. Crystal

    San Diego22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very good!! We were there for a celebration. The atmosphere was pleasant & relaxing without being “too much”. Zach, our server, was great. He had knowledge of each of the plates. He and was on top of the service with attentive detail. He and the staff did an amazing job! Even added to our celebration with glasses of champagne. We had three absolutely delicious appetizers-highly recommend the Hamachi! The Baba Gnoush was yummy too. The king mushrooms were some of the best I’ve had. The bone in pork, the wood fired chicken, the tuna and the iberico pork all got rave reviews from our table. Topped off with strawberry soufflé and a date cake (♥️) It was all delicious!! Thank you for making our celebration even more special!!

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  8. Dale

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love our experience at Herb & Wood. We will continue to celebrate our wedding anniversary there every year.

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  9. Helena

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Herb & Wood in San Diego is an absolute gem—stylish, vibrant, and effortlessly cool. The décor is a perfect blend of modern elegance and artistic flair, setting the tone for an unforgettable dining experience. We enjoyed a fabulous happy hour that felt like a steal for such an upscale spot. Every bite was outstanding—from fresh oysters and melt-in-your-mouth hamachi to rich, flavorful oxtail pasta and a unique rabbit pasta that was perfectly done. The grand finale was a showstopping strawberry soufflé—light, luscious, and unforgettable.

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  10. Lesli

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time again at Herb & Wood. Meeting son's girlfriend for the first time, we wanted a special atmosphere and great food. We had the evening special; a wagyu ribeye for four. It was cooked to perfection and enhanced with trumpet mushrooms, asparagus and bone marrow. The meal paired perfectly with red wine. We also added the roasted carrots and crispy broccoli, both of which were seasoned well. As always, the parker house rolls were pillowy and the herb butter yummy. We did bring in a bottle from our cellar and they graciously decanted it for us for a small fee. We will definitely come back soon, maybe sit in the atrium- it looked inviting.

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FAQs

Herb & Wood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 955-8495.

Herb & Wood is rated 4.7 stars by 6733 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Google Map for Herb & Wood

2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Kettner & Ivy
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and 4 parking lots within 2 blocks of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From our spaces to your plate, we specialize in crafting California-inspired events. Each ingredient carefully sourced. Every server dressed to the nines. The perfect lighting, temperature, and music levels. Come into our home, where we think of it all so that you don't have to.
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