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Fort Oak

Name: Fort Oak
Address: 1011 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego, CA, United States, 92103
Telephone: (619) 722-3398
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

Contemporary American

1011 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego, CA 92103

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

An ode to fire and sea, Fort Oak delivers the bold, wood-fired flavors that define Chef Brad Wise’s signature style. Centered around a live-fire hearth, the restaurant offers elevated yet approachable dishes alongside a refined seafood and raw bar. Smoke is the through line - simple, high-quality ingredients are transformed by flame into plates full of depth and character.

Dry-aged ribeyes, duck, and whole branzino showcase the hearth’s intensity, while freshly shucked oysters and seafood towers bring a raw, briny counterpoint. And while the meats and seafood command attention, the vegetables have earned a reputation of their own - charred, caramelized, and layered with surprising complexity. Some say they steal the show - but that’s up to you to decide.

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Executive chef: Brad Wise

From the OpenTable editors: Since it opened in Mission Hills in 2019, Fort Oak has received numerous accolades both locally and nationally: That year, San Diego Magazine recognized it as a "Critic's Pick Best New Restaurant" and Conde Nast Traveler named it one of San Diego's best restaurants. In 2021, chef Brad Wise’s bold, wood-fired flavors showcased in dishes like lamb merguez kefta and grilled branzino with pepperonata also earned the restaurant a MICHELIN Plate. Book the chef’s counter for an intimate look at Wise and his team cooking on the open hearth.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 722-3398
Website
http://www.fortoaksd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Fort Oak’s four distinct dining spaces offer a seamless blend of past and present, celebrating San Diego’s rich history through thoughtful design and materials from multiple eras. Choose from a Mid-Century-inspired dining room, an open-air patios beneath the stars, or a striking 23-seat U-shaped bar set in the showroom of a 1930s Ford dealership.

Location
1011 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego, CA 92103
Neighborhood
Mission Hills
Cross street
Hawk Street
Parking details
Parking available in surrounding area off Ibis St., Fort Stockton Dr., and Hawk St.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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Experiences

Dinner Reservations
Multiple dates available
Experience the bold, smoke-driven cooking of Chef Brad Wise with a reservation in our main dining room or patio at Fort Oak.
Chef’s Counter Tasting Menu 6:30pm 5/29-7/5
$225.00 per person
Prepaid
May 29, 2025 - Jul 5, 2025
The Chef’s Counter at Fort Oak features Chef Brad Wise’s unabashedly bold cooking, along with a front-row seat to catch our award-winning culinary team at work. Limited to just ten guests per night on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from May 29th through July 5th, our tasting menu takes diners on an adventurous journey, one that’s centered around our wood-burning hearth. An optional beverage pairing is highly encouraged. Substitutions and modifications will be politely declined.

What 443 people are saying

Fort Oak 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Contemporary American
San Diego
Best Food
San Diego
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fort Oak delights with "incredible food" and creative dishes, such as lamb kabobs and wood-fired oysters. Known for "excellent" service, Jeff, a standout server, often receives praise. The vibrant atmosphere and "amazing ambiance" make it ideal for special occasions, though note the high noise level indoors. A must-visit for culinary enthusiasts!

443 Reviews

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Elizabeth
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere and consistency of quality. I would recommend to make it a must dine.
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Lynne
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful as always. The Chef's Counter experience is always a treat. Such kind service and excellent delicious food. Thanks to the team, especially Adam, Diana, John, Patrick and Chef Ivanhoe (his linguine dish was exquisite!).
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Nancy
San Diego30 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb service, food, an amazing experience at the Chef’s Counter
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Jeff VIP
San Diego42 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely delicious meal! Specialty drinks before to start, The Fairlaine, OldFashion & Greyhound. Sourdough bread, old bay prawns, coppa ham starters Charred caulilini side, 2 pork chop and New York Strip. We brought our own wine. Amazing flavors! Desserts, Almond Joy (Wow!) cookies & cream beignets, (wow-wow) & a complimentary sorbet thank you!!!(Lime/Cucumber). All 4 of us delighted w our meals, our servers, Miguel/Carlos were wonderful too. Full house and we weren’t in a rush but we did wait at least 30 minutes for our main course. We asked for take home boxes that weren’t returned causing us to forget about until we’d left but we came back for them! Food here is just So good!
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Rick VIP
Miami - Dade1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
When I read prime steakhouse i think of a very different ambience. However every dish was excellent except the steak and pork chop. They were good, but not GREAT. Yes I’m a snob and but my meats butcher direct and still get one as good as I make. I live the wine by the glass selection. Finally a Vega Sicilia $40 actually if you know the wine it’s a fair price and paid it gladly. Dessert-the “Almond Joy” was not such a joy. That gets a 6.5/10. Jeff our server gets a 9/10. I know he has a lot of tables but you need to scan all of them as you serve any one within the group assigned. He missed a bit otherwise it’s a 10/10 for him. One negative, no valet parking but it wasn’t all that bad. I’d recommend it. If you’ve never had my steaks you’d give theirs a 9/10. So go and enjoy…. R
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Carole VIP
San Diego31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening at the chef’s counter dinner at Fort Oak last night. We were seated in the kitchen where we could observe all the action of one chef using the open fire grill, and others preparing other menu items to be served in the restaurant. We sat comfortably at the counter with other food lovers (12 total) for a delicious 7 course dinner. The food, wine and service were all excellent. This is a special experience worth the price.
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Ken VIP
San Diego15 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The menu has a lot of creativity in it. If you have picky eater, you might want to check it out before you go. We enjoyed the roasted carrots (yum) and the lamb Kafka (a little heavy on the cumin but good). The steak was a little fatty for a New York strip. The service is top-notch and the location is great. They are dog friendly, which seems to be a cost of entry in Mission Hills. We will go back and try some other items. The future upgrade in score is possible.
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Jimmy
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding! Best food experience in San Diego. (Having been to several Michelin star locations globally)
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Beth VIP
San Diego28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for Father’s Day dinner with our grown daughter and 4 year old son and the waiter was great! Food was great, service was great & the berry crisp with lavender ice cream was AMAZING!
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Vineet
San Diego24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Loved the shareable plates. Would love to visit again.
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FAQs

Fort Oak is rated 4.8 stars by 443 OpenTable diners.

Fort Oak does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

1011 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

Cross street
Hawk Street
Neighborhood
Mission Hills
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking available in surrounding area off Ibis St., Fort Stockton Dr., and Hawk St.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.fortoaksd.com/
Phone number
(619) 722-3398
Private party facilities
Fort Oak’s four distinct dining spaces offer a seamless blend of past and present, celebrating San Diego’s rich history through thoughtful design and materials from multiple eras. Choose from a Mid-Century-inspired dining room, an open-air patios beneath the stars, or a striking 23-seat U-shaped bar set in the showroom of a 1930s Ford dealership.

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Fort Oak

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Dinner Reservations

Chef’s Counter Tasting Menu 6:30pm 5/29-7/5

Menu

What 443 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Fort Oak restaurant rated?

Does Fort Oak offer gift cards?

Is Fort Oak currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card