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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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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.

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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch at Herb & Wood

    US$70.72 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us for a festive three course Easter Brunch at Herb & Wood. Menu crafted by Chef Aidan Owens available soon! Kids menu will be available for $30 for children 10 and under. 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!
    Easter Brunch at Herb & Wood photo
  • Mother's Day at Herb & Wood

    US$74.88 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for a fabulous three course Mother's Day Brunch at Herb & Wood. Menu crafted by Chef Aidan Owens available soon! Kids menu will be available for $30 for children 10 and under. 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!
    Mother's Day at Herb & Wood photo

What 6,613 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herb & Wood offers a lively and beautiful setting with a varied menu and "amazing food." Standouts include the pork secreto, branzino, and gnocchi, complemented by "perfect service." Despite occasional noise, the atmosphere is "romantic" and perfect for special occasions. Don't miss the "strawberry soufflé" for dessert!
6,613 Reviews
  1. Brid

    New York City55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good - original dining experience in the heart of Little Italy!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails were unique and excellent! Loved the shrimp toast. We each had pasta dishes and each of us thought our own dish was the better dish so we were very pleased with our meal. Our neighbor even shared his buns with us. Sadly we were too full to try the dessert.

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  3. JulyeC VIP

    Dallas4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good. Our table was so dark that we couldn’t read the menu or see our food. We requested another lantern and were told there were none. Waitress even told us there had been multiple complaints but management had not done anything to remedy the problem.

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  4. Garrett

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! The staff, the food, the ambiance! Everything was great, can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu! Well done Malarky! It was a birthday night & they brought out scratch made spumoni that was the best I ever had! Overall great pick & a must try!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was great! We enjoyed everything! The pork belly was insane

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Un espectáculo completo, lugar, servicio y comida de 10

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  7. Roger

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience at Herb and Wood! The service was excellent—attentive and friendly from start to finish. The food was a total flavor bomb, every bite packed with deliciousness. We’re already looking forward to our next visit—I can’t recommend it enough!

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  8. Christina

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an early dinner and felt very comfortable and not rushed. Food was delicious. We ordered beef carpaccio, pork belly for appetizers. Our entrees were the Waygu special with asparagus and bone marrow, swordfish and gnocchi dish. Dessert was strawberry soufflé and date soufflé which was very well prepared. Overall our dine in was very nice for a parents night out!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waiter needs to do a better job on conversation he just told us the menu changes frequently gave us 0 information. Walked away from us mid-conversation when I had a lot of questions about the menu didn’t really seem to care about us. He was really good with the table next to us so it seemed intentional. Only started to care about us when he learned the tip was all we were paying for since our tab got paid for by a family member. Really disappointed as it was me and my girlfriend’s 6 year anniversary and we chose this place thinking they would actually treat us well. That didn’t happen. Usually when we go out to places for our anniversary the waiter makes sure to care and ask and actually treat us with some nice service. Should learn from Ruth Chris.

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  10. Joe VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambience . Definitely recommended

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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 6613 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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