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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 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
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 6,704 people are saying

Herb & Wood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." The atmosphere is lively, making it ideal for special occasions. Signature dishes include the "oxtail gnocchi" and "Pork Secreto." While some find it noisy, the "unique cocktails" and "delicious desserts" make it a standout choice.

6,704 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time visiting and love the atmosphere. Accommodating for a baby, great food and drinks.

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  2. Christophe

    San Francisco12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very knowledgeable wait staff. Food was delivered promptly without issues. Good wine selection, though there were too few lower cost options. Desserts were original without being overly complicated.

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  3. Scott VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Will be back! Ordered the filet and pork and was very happy with the food.

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  4. Chad

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding meal and service. I have already told many of my friends who frequent San Diego, that Herb and Wood needs to be on their radar.

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  5. Chris

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Herd them in like cattle, feed em slop, nosier than a jet engine. Literally

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  6. Robert VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly an exceptional evening all around. The flavors in the various items we ordered was some of the best we have ever had. The Pork Secreto was so unique and fabulously flavorful. Troy, our server, was excellent in every way.

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  7. Brandon VIP

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always and fantastic service. Cocktails were great as well. Love coming here.

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  8. Amy

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was highly recommended and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is great, service was wonderful and the food was FANTASTIC. I had the Seared Tuna Steak and Roasted Carrots. Both were wonderful. My guest had the gnocchi which was the favorite of most of the staff we talked to. She really enjoyed it, said it was delicious comfort food. We both had the Old Fashioned, that the waiter told us people come in especially for. It was very good, but nothing special.

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  9. Oscar

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and a great Service, al in a very cozy ambient

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  10. JANICE

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Everything I have ordered in the 2 times I've dined have been excellent. Zach, our server, recommended a great wine and an awesome before dinner cocktail. It was the first time we did not have leftovers, that's how good the food was. I will be back next week for another special occasion! Why go anywhere else? I want to experience everything they have on the menu!

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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 6704 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 63 times today
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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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