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Herb & Wood, San Diego, CA
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Herb & Wood

$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 103 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Carlos Anthony

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2022

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.

Dining areas

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
    (619) 955-8495
  • 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
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Kettner & Ivy
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and 4 parking lots within 2 blocks of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day 2025 @ Herb & Wood

    US$125.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at Herb & Wood! An amazing 4-course, prix fixe menu with additional wine pairings and other luxe add-ons available. You have reserved the table for 1 hour and 45 minutes from the time of your booking. We kindly ask that your experience does not exceed this time in order to seat other reservations on time. We look forward to celebrating with you!
    Valentine's Day 2025 @ Herb & Wood photo

What 6,521 people are saying

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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herb & Wood is a culinary gem in San Diego, celebrated for its "creative and flavorful" dishes and "outstanding service." The ambiance is "stunning" and "welcoming," with a menu that offers unique Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Patrons highlight the "exquisite food," with standout dishes like pork secreto and pumpkin soufflé, making it "a must-visit" dining experience.
6,521 Reviews
  1. Chris

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were delicious. Service was excellent. We were seated in the room with the fireplace and it was a little too dark. Noticed many people using their phones to illuminate the menu. Will definitely return.

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  2. Linda

    VIP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night’s meal was excellent in all ways. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and vibe. The Tomato Medley, clams and Hamachi were a standout. And the service was outstanding. We’ve been here many times, just keeps better.

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  3. Cindy

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant can be loud but we were fortunate to be seated in the side room. Will definitely be asking for that again. As always the food and service was spectacular!

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  4. Greg

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Herb & Wood did not disappoint! First time coming to San Diego and this place was so good! Beautiful interior, such a great vibe!

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  5. Ilene

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time there. Excellent staff, food and ambiance. Great vibe for a date night.

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  6. Alix

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been here about 4 times now and each time the food is delicious and complex, no matter what we order. The service is wonderful. This last time we brought our kids, which I was a little nervous about (4&7), but they had helpful food options for them and we felt very welcome and comfortable. Nice place for a date night or a group - very versatile and the location is great for a after-dinner walk.

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  7. Vicky

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were sat in a separate section of the restaurant, where the ambiance was completely different - brighter, quiet, not lively. Food was mediocre but portions were small and not worth the high prices. Waiter was attentive but had a bit of a serious/intense attitude.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu felt a bit disjointed and odd. Service was excellent although it did feel like we were being rushed. Beautiful restaurant.

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  9. Jeff

    Palm Springs

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing, food always great! We have been many times

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  10. Deisy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding… the Server was even better. He made sure to bring out all of the food in perfect timing. Helped us celebrate a birthday and was considerate of the dietary restrictions at the table throughout our meal! Great place to dine!

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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 6521 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 103 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (619) 955-8495
  • 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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