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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.
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Booked 106 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
  • 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

  • Valentine's Day 2025 @ Herb & Wood

    US$125.00 per person

    Feb 14, 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 6,546 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

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herb & Wood dazzles with a "fantastic vibe" and "exceptional food." The attentive service consistently impresses, catering expertly to dietary restrictions. The ambiance combines "beautiful interiors" with "a cozy fireplace setting." Menu highlights include the "best swordfish" and inventive gluten-free options. Though pricey, it's perfect for "special occasions" and a "must-visit" in San Diego.
6,546 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    VIP

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Spectacular food as always but on this particular evening, the service was poor. We received entrees before the appetizers and we sat there at a small, dark table a total of 2-1/2 hours waiting on food to arrive in the correct order.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the food and the service. The atmosphere was a little different, very loud almost sounded artificially so and it was just too dark to appreciate the food. 10% more light could really be the difference here.

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  3. Lola

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous place, incredible service. Staff couldn't be nicer and were very accommodating. Food was ok. The appetizer Butter Salad was just butter lettuce with a little dressing drizzled, main dish chicken was very tasty but overcooked. The carrots with pistachio butter, however, were to die for. It was a nice experience.

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  4. Mark

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing and food delicious!! We had a great time

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  5. Mara

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, drinks and ambiance, but PLEASE do something about the noise!

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  6. Roland

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aside from the exquisite food, Douglas made our experience the reason why we’d return, especially if we have friends again from out of town we want to ensure a wonderful dining experience. #SecretMenuRolls

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  7. James

    VIP

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were really excited to dine here. Unfortunately it didn’t meet our expectation’s. The best dish was the cauliflower and chickpea dish. So flavorful. The lamb was tough and chewy. The branzino blah, mushrooms not cooked long enough and Iberico pork very fatty

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  8. Nikki

    VIP

    San Diego

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here and every bit as enjoyable as the first-great moody vibe with good music, fireplace, and lovely setting and art. The food was excellent with an eclectic mix of dishes. Our table ordered salad, Hamachi, swordfish, clams, lobster pasta, gnocchi, filet mignon, wagyu, pork, pizza, venison, potatoes, carrots, date cake, and pumpkin souffle. No problem for me as gluten free. An added bonus was when Brian Malarkey stopped by to say hello. Though finding parking in that area can be tough, there's $15 valet parking on India in front of the restaurant or a self-park garage for $20 on the cross street. Be aware that the noise level in the restaurant is energetic.

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  9. Sylvia

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food (mushroom pizza, tomato medley, Dutch potato, Date Cake). Beautiful ambience, responsive servers. A fun night to celebrate an early Valentines Day!

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  10. Donald

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    87 reviews

    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still my favorite. The flavors are terrific and you can always count on professional, friendly service. It’s full price but it’s a fair exchange of value. I’m never disappointed.

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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 6546 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.
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 106 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
  • 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
    (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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