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Fort Oak, San Diego, CA

Fort Oak

4.7
4.7
416 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
1011 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego, CA 92103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
An ode to fire and sea, Fort Oak delivers the bold, wood-fired flavors that define Chef Brad Wise’s signature style. Centered around a live-fire hearth, the restaurant offers elevated yet approachable dishes alongside a refined seafood and raw bar. Smoke is the through line - simple, high-quality ingredients are transformed by flame into plates full of depth and character.

Dry-aged ribeyes, duck, and whole branzino showcase the hearth’s intensity, while freshly shucked oysters and seafood towers bring a raw, briny counterpoint. And while the meats and seafood command attention, the vegetables have earned a reputation of their own - charred, caramelized, and layered with surprising complexity. Some say they steal the show - but that’s up to you to decide.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brad Wise
  • Private party facilities
    Fort Oak’s four distinct dining spaces offer a seamless blend of past and present, celebrating San Diego’s rich history through thoughtful design and materials from multiple eras. Choose from a Mid-Century-inspired dining room, an open-air patios beneath the stars, or a striking 23-seat U-shaped bar set in the showroom of a 1930s Ford dealership.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Hills
  • Cross street
    Hawk Street
  • Parking details
    Parking available in surrounding area off Ibis St., Fort Stockton Dr., and Hawk St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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Experiences

  • Chef’s Counter Tasting Menu May 29th - July 5th

    $225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 29, 2025 - Jul 5, 2025
    The Chef’s Counter at Fort Oak features Chef Brad Wise’s unabashedly bold cooking, along with a front-row seat to catch our award-winning culinary team at work. Limited to just ten guests per night on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from May 29th through July 5th, our tasting menu takes diners on an adventurous journey, one that’s centered around our wood-burning hearth. An optional beverage pairing is highly encouraged. Substitutions and modifications will be politely declined.
    Chef’s Counter Tasting Menu May 29th - July 5th Photo
  • Chef’s Counter Tasting Menu

    $225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 3, 2025 - May 2, 2025
    The Chef’s Counter at Fort Oak features Chef Brad Wise’s unabashedly bold cooking, along with a front-row seat to catch our award-winning culinary team at work. Limited to just ten guests per night, our tasting menu takes diners on an adventurous journey, one that’s centered around our wood-burning hearth. An optional beverage pairing is highly encouraged. Substitutions and modifications will be politely declined.

What 416 people are saying

Fort Oak 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

416 Reviews
  1. Jason

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing ambiance, love this place!! Well definitely be going back!!!

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  2. Terri VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love Fort Oak for a special occasion. Our family likes to share different things and Fort Oak has many delightful offerings.

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  3. Kevin VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and overall quality. Easily among the best dining experiences available in San Diego. This is a restaurant where the love shows in the food and attention to detail. It’s the perfect mix of kitchen love without pretention or fussiness.

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  4. Lauren

    San Diego16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had reservations inside and asked to move outdoors because the noise level was so high we couldn’t hear each other talk. After we moved outdoors, our experience was lovely. We tried many dishes to share, the gem salad and the salmon. All of the dishes were full of flavor and the portion size was great. We also had the apple crisp for dessert which was scrumptious! Highly recommend with the caveat that the noise inside was really an issue for us.

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  5. Matthew VIP

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cool place. Service was extremely attentive without being annoying and food was excellent. Nice wine list. Everything we ordered was great. I would definitely come back.

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  6. SinCyn

    San Diego20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The brunch menu was unique and there's only 1 standard plate. The drink menu was ok, not a wide selection for brunch. Service was ok, nothing special.

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  7. ChrisL

    Charlotte8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lived up to its billing as one of the Top 20 restaurants of 2019. Great food, environs and staff!

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  8. GoodEats

    San Diego10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was excellent. The goat milk cavatelli pasta dish was very rich and full of flavor. The Duroc pork belly was delicious but portion size was quite small. The Coppa ham and rye was nothing special and not recommended. The Garlicky Hearth Grilled Prawns(only 4 prawns) were overcooked and did not have the expected wood grilled flavor. The house "Daytona" bourbon cocktail was refreshing and smooth. Prices were quite high considering portion size for the "share plates". Trust Restaurant is still our favorite!

    2 people found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! We were sat at the chef table, it was great to watch all the action!

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  10. Sabine

    Los Angeles56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the service to the wine list to the amazing food. Everything was on point.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Fort Oak

1011 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hawk Street
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Hills
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking available in surrounding area off Ibis St., Fort Stockton Dr., and Hawk St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brad Wise
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Fort Oak’s four distinct dining spaces offer a seamless blend of past and present, celebrating San Diego’s rich history through thoughtful design and materials from multiple eras. Choose from a Mid-Century-inspired dining room, an open-air patios beneath the stars, or a striking 23-seat U-shaped bar set in the showroom of a 1930s Ford dealership.
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