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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 60 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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.

Why they're an Icon

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 6,779 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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 offers a "stylish, vibrant" atmosphere with "exceptional service." Celebrated for its "unique" and "delicious" menu, standout dishes include the oxtail gnocchi and strawberry soufflé. The ambiance is "moody and romantic," ideal for special occasions. While some found it "noisy," the overall experience is highly recommended.
6,779 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely spot to celebrate a special event!

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  2. Jessica

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Cocktails were the best part of the meal. Would come back for the coconut washed mezcal. The shrimp pizza was pretty good, a fun combination. The mussels tagliatelle pasta was good, but not special. The scallop crudo wasn’t well balanced, the sauce really overpowered the delicate scallops. Date cake was good. Service as good, enjoyed our server. Overall it was fine, but overpriced for the quality.

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  3. Enlai

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The star of the show were the cocktails and the iberico pork. It was incredibly loud. The other dishes were good. The plates were dirty and the place was incredibly loud. Dinner for for was 300+ including 2 cocktails 3 apps and 3 entrees. Could've passed on gnocchi. The pizza was okay. The service was good. He seemed like he cared.

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  4. David

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibes and the flavors were amazing. Service was top notch too.

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  5. Armaun

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and staff was also amazing! Matty was our server and he did not disappoint! I feel like he predicted our every thought! Amazing place to celebrate a special occasion!

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  6. Steven VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu with lots of choices. Big portions for sharing. The bread was outstanding. And we had excellent service that was timed perfectly.

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  7. Joe

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was excellent. Service was amazing! I lived their old fashion. I will definitely go back and try their other dishes.

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  8. Robert VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Off the charts, original food preparation and presentation. There’s a really original chef behind the items on this menu. I recommend you give it a try and try to order things that you might have doubts about.

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  9. Hrair VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Trying too hard to create new dishes rather then using basic techniques for cooking.

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  10. Chitra VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully appointed, the ambience is definitely a 11/10. The food was interesting yet underwhelming. while I understood that the chef intended to create interpretations combining the classic Mediterranean with a California flair, it was slightly unimpressive for how much it might have been talked up. We also felt a little rushed when the restaurant had a lot of room. At some point while I was not finished eating my entree , the server asked me if I was ready for dessert. At that point I decided not to bother with ordering anymore.

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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 6779 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
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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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