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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
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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

  • Christmas Eve Feast at Herb & Wood

    US$103.10 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Gather around our table with your loved ones this Christmas Eve! We're looking forward to hosting you for a traditional Christmas feast, complete with all the trimmings. Price per adult is $92.00 and price per child (12 and under) is $38.
    Christmas Eve Feast at Herb & Wood photo
  • Herb & Wood NYE Dinner

    US$123.27 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year at Herb & Wood and enjoy an indulgent pre-fixe menu crafted by Chef Aidan Owens. From the minute you walk through the door you'll feel the energy pouring out from the kitchen, it's the kind of party where everyone is welcome. Let's toast to 2025 together! Price per person is $110.00. You have reserved the table for 2 hours 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. Thank you!
    Herb & Wood NYE Dinner photo
  • Herb & Wood NYE Dinner Final Seating

    US$145.68 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year at Herb & Wood and enjoy an indulgent pre-fixe menu crafted by Chef Aidan Owens. From the minute you walk through the door you'll feel the energy pouring out from the kitchen, it's the kind of party where everyone is welcome. This seating also includes a Caviar course and complimentary glass of champagne at midnight! Let's toast to 2025 together! Price per person is $130.00.
    Herb & Wood NYE Dinner Final Seating photo

What 6,464 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herb & Wood offers an exquisite dining experience in San Diego with "spectacular food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing" bone marrow, oysters, and desserts like the strawberry soufflé. The ambiance is lively, making it ideal for special occasions. Some visitors note noise levels, but the creative and flavorful menu shines through.

6,464 Reviews
  1. John

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our group really enjoyed our food, drinks, the whole experience! It was a bit on the spendy side but worth it.

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  2. Claudia

    VIP

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anything Brian Malarkey puts on the table is perfection. The meal was so delicious with everything cooked to perfection! Always a favorite on my list!

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  3. Kenneth

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was outstanding. The must have dishes are the pork belly and venison tare tare appetizers, the oxtail gnocchi and Secreto entrees, and the date cake for dessert. The H&W Negron was also a stand out.

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  4. Denzil

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Australian Wagyu NY was divine as well as the mushrooms and the carrots. I would give it 10 stars if the app would let me.

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  5. Ericka

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great experience. The portion size and and quality of food was amazing. It’s was definitely worth the experience.

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  6. Harry

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service w/o being too much. Fun and modern ambiance w/ some touches of warmth - like the fireplace :). Unique menu items and flavors that work together is #1 reason we go. San Diego has some good restaurants but... most restaurants serve the same food as each other - just w/ their twist. I say "So what"? That's boring and I can make most of that food at home for much less and at least equally as good. Herb & Wood has a menu that stands out and the flavors work so well together no matter what we order. Not inexpensive by any means but not taking-advantage-of-you pricing either. High quality, well prepared, and thoughtful menu items with a true connection to "flavor town"! Eggplant, Branzino, Apple/Fig Salad, Hamachi, Date Cake... all winners. It's a special occasion restaurant mostly but I see it as a regular go-to when I crave food that stands out!

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  7. Ken

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The Iberico pork "secreto" was chewy and tough to eat. overpriced. BEWARE: 4% surcharge included.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was incredible. Started with Hamachi and Crudo apps. Followed by Wagyu NY Strip and husband had the lamb leg. Side of carrots were so good. Wrapped up with the toffee date cake with black walnut ice cream. One of our favorite meals of the year. Ambience was good but a little loud and tables for two was on the small side but overall a fantastic meal and we will be back for sure.

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  9. David

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit here, and absolutely great service from all involved. Kudos to our servers Troy and Zach! Great ambiance but on the noisy side due to a large party close to us. The drinks were well executed. On the appetizers, the carpaccio and the home made rolls were great. The clams not so much (where the clams?). My wife had the Branzino (Sea Bass) which was very tasty. I had the Grilled Iberico Pork, and while the flavor was good it was overcooked and tough. Overall we had a great dinner but felt the value relative to the food quality was marginal and could surely be improved on. With so many dining options in San Diego, we can say it was a nice dinner but not necessarily a hard return.

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  10. Food4thought

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Matty was awesome. Made us feel very welcome and had great recommendations for dinner items and drinks. Really enjoyed the experience and the food is phenomenal.

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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 6464 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
Booked 77 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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