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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 77 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.

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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and 4 parking lots within 2 blocks of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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 6,603 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!

6,603 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined today

    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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  2. Joe VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

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

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  3. Stephen VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply some of the best food in SD. Come here for a date night, or perhaps with friends from out of town -- you will walk away like a rockstar

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  4. Hannah VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so good. I wish I could eat their fresh baked pita bread every day.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service an ambiance are really great. It’s loud and energetic so be sure that’s what you’re looking for. The food was good not great but I’d go back for another try because the overall experience was enjoyable.

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  6. Kate

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Douglas is the best! We had such a great time and the food was incredible

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  7. Judith VIP

    San Francisco106 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Each course, including our cocktails, was exquisite. Many unique flavors, expertly combined so that each dish was a delight. Even standards such as baba ganoush were elevated - the fluffy, hot pita and pickled vegetables that came with it made it special. (Did wish for a second pita, one was not quite enough!) Menu choices ran the gamut so it was easy to find something to appeal to everyone - fish, vegetarian, carnivore, pasta and pizza options. Service was the perfect combination of attentive yet unobtrusive. The space is dimly lit so we needed our phones to read the menu. Sound reverberates, so it is very loud , limiting conversation.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SO delicious and unique! The service was amazing, and the drinks were delicious. Couldn’t recommend this restaurant more!

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  9. Denise

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Herb & Wood. Experience was just phenomenal! We are huge fans of Brian Malarkey since watching him on the Food Network. This restaurant did NOT disappoint 👍🏻

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  10. Gibson VIP

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal, start to finish. Each course was perfectly executed.

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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 6603 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 77 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
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and 4 parking lots within 2 blocks of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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