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Juniper & Ivy, San Diego, CA

Juniper & Ivy

4.6
4.6
7110 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Juniper and Ivy delivers a chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Daily offerings rotate, based on the top ingredients brought in by local farmers and fishermen that morning.

Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, with James Beard Nominated Chef Anthony Wells at its helm, Juniper’s kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town. Pair that with pristine attention to detail and unsurpassed breadth of knowledge from our front of house team and award-winning wine list for an unforgettable dining experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 73 times today
Experiences are available.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Californian, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (619) 269-9036

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    James Beard Nominated Anthony Wells

  • Catering

    Juniper and Ivy does not have a set catering menu in play at the time. If you are interested in catering or large group take out please contact - ktrelenberg@juniperandivy.com or call 619)269-9036 and we will be happy to work with you to accommodate your groups needs.

  • Private party facilities

    Juniper and Ivy has many options for celebrating special occasions big and small, with customizable menus and dedicated staff. Contact ktrelenberg@juniperandivy.com or call 619)269-9036 for a quote.

  • Private party contact

    Kirsten Trelenberg: (877) 232-9202

  • Neighborhood

    Little Italy

  • Cross street

    On Kettner, b/t Juniper & Ivy. Street parking limited but also availabl

  • Parking details

    We offer valet service Tuesday to Sunday

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Supper!

    $65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Supper Join James Beard nominated Chef Anthony Wells and his team for a comforting Sunday Supper featuring ingredients sourced exclusively from local farms. Each month features a new Sunday Supper menu with three courses for $65 per person with optional pairing selections. Sunday Suppers have extremely limited availability, so reserve in advance to guarantee your selection. For the best family style experience, we ask that the full table participates in the Sunday Supper menu.
  • Easter Dinner

    $90.00 per person

    Apr 9, 2023 only
    Celebrate Easter Sunday with specially-prepared dinner at Juniper and Ivy. Gather your loved ones for a 4-course holiday prix-fixe menu crafted by James Beard nominated Chef Anthony Wells, featuring hyper-local ingredients from Southern California farmers & fishers. Enjoy classic favorites like handrolls, carne cruda and black cod, mixed with holiday specials including shepard's pie, lamb leg and carrot cake.
  • Easter Brunch

    $70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 9, 2023 only
    Celebrate Easter Sunday with once-a-year BRUNCH at Juniper and Ivy. Gather your loved ones for a special 3-course holiday prix-fixe menu crafted by James Beard nominated Chef Anthony Wells, featuring hyper-local ingredients from Southern California farmers & fishers. A selection of items for children 12 and under will be available, along with optional wine pairings for the grown-ups.

What 7,110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Contemporary American

  • San Diego

    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Contemporary American

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  1. PeterM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very interesting menu, excellent food, absolutely no complaints. Great dinner
  2. PatriciaW

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent meal at Juniper & Ivy! I will return again next time I visit San Diego! Riley and Ricky were awesome at accommodating all our requests which included lots of interesting wines and a table change! The food was just perfect! Beautifully balanced dishes where there was interest but the star was still the main dish! Such a cool vibe, beautiful bar and awesome space! Thank you!
  3. OscartheWorldTraveller

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Terrible Sunday Supper experience with a tasteless chicken too expensive for the quality and taste. Totally disappointed
  4. HollyM

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, excellent service, good food, a little pricey.
  5. WyattD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The prefix menu was amazing. The only complaint i could have is that its too expensive but gawd dam it was good.
  6. Taylor

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I came here for our anniversary. Our menu said “Happy Anniversary” at the bottom, which was a nice touch. Our drinks and food were so good. We’ll definitely be back in the future!
  7. KathyF

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    This was our first visit to Juniper and Ivy and we look forward to our next visit. The food was delicious and the service very attentive.
  8. mercedes

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    The food was good, the waitress was pleasant. Unfortunately I felt the ambiance was more like a night club and wasn't what I hoped. It's wasn't horrible but if you're looking for quiet or subtle ambiance, then this isn't the place.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Honestly, I didn't like it, AT ALL, service was crappy, took them forever to take our order, to bring it...It was a special occasion, it was my daughter's bday so when I made the reservation, when the app asked if it was an special occasion, I marked yes and the type of celebration, I asked the person that called me to confirm to deliver a small cake at the end of the meal, she said, mam is already on the notes, that's what we do....Did they? No, the answer is no, so for the price, I much rather go to Mr. A's or any other restaurant of your preference. Of course, is totally understanding if you are out with friends, don't care about the quality of food and just want to have fun, take pics in a trendy place, have a few drinks, look at pretty people but NOT eat, (everything was to salty for my taste), well, lies, Tuna Smashburger was pretty good, this the place for you. To each their own 😉 Place was busy but not packed, so not an excuse
  10. EricL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal of my life, every single item we had was spectacular
  11. STLfoodie

    St. Louis

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for dinner with a party of 4 and a 4-month old. We were seated just a few minutes after our reservation time, and were offered assistance with our little one. We focused on a variety of shared plates including pimento cheese (wonderful and unique), gnocchi, carne crudo (tender and amazing and the egg yolk jam rocked!), avocado citrus ( refreshing and bright flavors), smoked sturgeon dip (a must try - a fav of everyone at the table), and egg yolk raviolo (the star of the night!). We ended the night with their Yodel (multiple sweet and subtle flavors with varying textures - perfect way to end the meal.
  12. ArianeF

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great decor, wonderful food. Wait staff a bit too efficient taking away our almost-eaten dishes, but otherwise had a marvelous evening
  13. EdnaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hosted a client event at Juniper. The service, food and venue was fantastic.
  14. SaraB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for my mom's 71st birthday. They do lovely little thoughtful personalizations to make people feel special! I am vegan and had the beet salad (yogurt on the side), modified rockfish tostada (tomato instead of rockfish), chanterelles with mustard greens, and tetra squash. Beet salad, tostada, and tetra squash were 10/10. I wanted seconds on all three! Cassie, our server, was patient, helpful, and positive as well! We had a lovely experience and will likely be back. Note: Portion size is tiny, but there is value in not being overly stuffed after dining out!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We had a relaxing time at Juniper. The ambiance was great. Our server was very nice to us and provided a great service. Food was ok not aa hyped
  16. SweetDTravels

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in San Diego. They took great care of my mom for her 80th birthday! Thanks for being so amazing! We did miss the pearls from the oysters & pearls, and the yodel seemed to be a little less crumbly/crunchy than I had remembered it. The flavors in everything are fantastic!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I celebrated her birthday there with a 5 year old. The entire experience was outstanding from the delectable food to the impeccable service and the wonderful staff who take good care of you. We are coming back here every time we visit San Diego. They were also super kind as to help amend the dishes to suit our vegetarian dietary needs.
  18. JoeJoe

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had an excellent meal composed of fresh, well thought out ingredients. Our server described the menu as “a love letter to Southern California” and we felt the love.
  19. DanielleM

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and excellent service.
  20. DrewJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible and beforehand I was blown away by the sommelier. My wife and I dined with a work colleague and his wife, we shared bits of everything and it was all phenomenal. From the Oysters, to the nachos, the pork chop, steak and tri tip!! Even the desert was great and everything paired with the wine. I'd highly recommend!!
  21. Gary

    Atlanta Metro

    123 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 25th anniversary here. We got a special menu noting our anniversary as well as a champagne toast. Very classy. And three managers came to our table to congratulate us. We were impressed! The food and service were fantastic. Thank you!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great spot and wide variety on the menu.
  23. Seasonedtrvlr

    Detroit

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Book your reservation using Open Tables easy to use platform and Juniper and Ivy takes care of the rest. Our party of 4 adults had an amazing time. Attention to detail, amazing food, drinks, the list goes on! Do not sleep on Juniper and Ivy!
  24. BMH1

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    I’m not sure I’ve ever had service so slow. I really think our waitress thought we were just going to have appetizers and leave. She asked if she could get us anything else and we had to request that we order entrees. It was a Thursday night and dinner was almost 4 hours long!!!! But they always had our water glasses full which was appreciated. We were seated right next to a private party so it was extremely annoying to have so many people walking in and out with balloons and other things bumping our table.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a phenomenal dining experience! The attentive service, local fresh food, and welcoming ambience are amazing. Made our birthday celebration memorable!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. The wine list was spectacular!
  27. KathyD

    Naples

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Decor is nice. The bar was out of the first four choices of scotch… appetizers were fair, Main plates uninspired. Doesn’t stack up to other restaurants of similar standing.
  28. Sheila

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My experience at the Juniper & Ivy last night was good. The service and the ambiance were fantastic; however, the main course meat was big and I didn’t eat half of it. As a business administrator, I say that it is lost of money. Make it small! Besides the Sunday drink menu should consider less stronger drinks to women. I differentiation testing will be appreciated. Best, Sheila.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Birthday dinner
  30. badlobster

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    No parking. Overpriced and slow to poor service. Will never go there again.
  31. JeannieG

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful meal and drinks. Pretty expensive. Atmosphere was great for date night, while flash fried fish was wonderful as was the toast. The oysters were super tiny considering the cost.
  32. fanew

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joy, our wait person, was a joy, the food was delicious and all was good. I do think the $40 corkage fee is a bit high, but other than that…
  33. MirandaH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great spot for upscale farm to table quality menu.
  34. Nandofoodnwine

    Portland

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Grey Goose Martini was perfect. The food was impeccably executed. Every dish from the oysters with guava mignonette and chicken liver mousse pate to the hopped salad, snap peas with yogurt and finally the beef belly Raviolo in brodo and the Miso Black Cod. Service was very good. Relaxed but fun atmosphere. This is now on my short list of great San Diego fine dining restaurants with an edge! Bravo!
  35. Patrick1

    Minneapolis

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven’t been here for a couple years. Awesome experience.
  36. VanessaC

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ok delicious breakfast in SD!!! The apple pie pancakes are a MUST! It’s actually kinda healthy has real apples cooked and oatmeal sprinkled on the pancakes with cinnamon. I wish I can provide you guys with the pictures but as soon as that plate arrived I demolished those pancakes lol
  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting San Diego, and our friends treated us to a Juniper & Ivy gift card. Everything we ordered was excellent, and the whole experience was wonderful. Highly recommended!
  38. RichP

    Denver

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Phenomenal food! Loved everything we had!
  39. CarmenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrates my daughter's birthday by having the family style Sunday Brunch and the food and service was amazing.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family visiting from Seattle

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Juniper & Ivy is rated 4.6 stars by 7110 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 PM


Booked 73 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Juniper & Ivy

2228 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    On Kettner, b/t Juniper & Ivy. Street parking limited but also availabl

  • Neighborhood

    Little Italy

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Californian, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    We offer valet service Tuesday to Sunday

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    James Beard Nominated Anthony Wells

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (619) 269-9036

  • Catering

    Juniper and Ivy does not have a set catering menu in play at the time. If you are interested in catering or large group take out please contact - ktrelenberg@juniperandivy.com or call 619)269-9036 and we will be happy to work with you to accommodate your groups needs.

  • Private party facilities

    Juniper and Ivy has many options for celebrating special occasions big and small, with customizable menus and dedicated staff. Contact ktrelenberg@juniperandivy.com or call 619)269-9036 for a quote.

  • Private party contact

    Kirsten Trelenberg: (877) 232-9202

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