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Herb & Wood, San Diego, CA
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Herb & Wood

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$31 to $50
Californian
2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 92 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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

  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 6,742 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

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herb & Wood in San Diego is a vibrant gem offering a stylish atmosphere and exceptional service. With dishes like "outstanding oxtail gnocchi" and "unforgettable strawberry soufflé," it promises a memorable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant's "beautiful decor" and "upscale vibe" make it a top choice for locals and visitors.
6,742 Reviews
  1. Heriberto

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The service was perfect. Our servers were attentive and helpful at the time to choose our drinks and meals.

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  2. Rich

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Everything was fabulous but it would have been if there was a little more light. Extremely hard to see

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  3. Raymond

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I recently dined at Herb & Wood and had a bit of a mixed experience. The food was very good – flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of care goes into the dishes, and the menu offers a great variety. That said, the ambiance was a bit too dark for my taste. While some might find it atmospheric, I found it a little hard to see and enjoy the full dining experience. The service also left something to be desired. Our server came off as a bit tough and somewhat rude, which put a damper on the evening. It’s unfortunate, because the food really did shine. Overall, I’d recommend Herb & Wood for the food, but be aware that the service and lighting might not be for everyone.

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  4. Lance VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent food! And really good service. Only one drawback to me...this is one of those places where many of the tables are right next to each other. Like you are practically in the next table's conversation. I personally don't like that.

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  5. Lauren VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience from the ambience, service, and food. Calvin was absolutely great and very attentive, especially with my food allergy. Everything was delicious - we can’t wait to come back!

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  6. Allison

    Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here. Everything tasted great and the service was spectacular.

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  7. melissa VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend

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  8. Christine

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience, and in a good location to walk around after your meal

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  9. Arindam

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The installation at the entrance kind of gives a vibe that you will be having great time. Great decor with the relaxed vibe makes it great. Everybody starting from the hostess to server of my table were cool professional and helpful. Great was I could improvise the dish as per my dietary need. I had roasted branzino but removed speck(pork) and it was fabulous. Also the date cake with ice cream was very indulgent but the right way to end the dinner.

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  10. Kathy

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went in for their new “happy meal” $20 deal and it did not disappoint! They have this available M-F from 5pm-6pm. A burger, fries, 3 fried oysters, & a glass of champagne - what a fun idea! Everything tasted good. The restaurant was also completely empty at this time since it had just opened up, so the noise level was very low. I made a reservation on OpenTable but honestly you can probably just do a walk in any day between 5-6pm and still get seated.

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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 6742 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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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