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Herb & Wood

4.7
4.7
5272 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 91 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Mediterranean, American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm 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

  • Executive chef

    Carlos Anthony

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Jarrod Zimpfer: (917) 455-3147

  • 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

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What 5,272 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

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Mr flamboyant and his partners have created a great venue of excellent food and servers that are the best conversationalists informers in the business. We had a great experience and I highly recommend this business. Tasty food, great service.
  2. Moom

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service, everything was amazing! A wonderful dining experience from cocktails to every single food item we shared… and we shared a lot! The background music sounded very nice, but with a large group who hadn’t seen each other in a while, and wanted to talk, it was a bit loud and made it hard to hear each other.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter was excellent… Anticipated things that most waiters wouldn’t anticipate and made the experience really nice. Definitely something that stood out.
  4. SherryM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Herb & Wood! The food is amazing. The atmosphere is sexy 50s private club with a modern edge vibe, and the wait staff is friendly, accommodating and well versed in the menu. Try the new gin and yogurt drink . . . trust me you will love it. Also, always save room for dessert. Their soufflés are chef’s kiss! Thanks for taking care of us Scott!
  5. trdlite

    San Diego

    94 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    This was the first time we have been there. We ordered the ricoletta pizza as appetizer which was good. One of us ordered the Buccatini but did not eat it because the clams were chewy and the pasta did not taste well either. Not sure if we will go back.
  6. Volleyball

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jeremy was our server, and he was great! He was attentive and friendly. Checked-in on us, but didn't bug. Honest about food and drink advice.
  7. KarrinE

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! We loved the cocktails and gnocchi
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Experience was at the bar and service was great. Enjoyed the food and drinks.
  9. MaureenC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Herb & Wood has stepped it up! Great food, great drinks and very good service. The atmosphere is young and hip. Would definitely go back.
  10. TabithaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food looked and tasted great. Would recommend and go again 100%.
  11. LoriS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time dining at Herb & wood. We were celebrating 2 birthdays & had a great time. It was noisier than we’d expected, but that’s because there were so many young people having fun. Our service was phenomenal - Dean was our server. He made spot-on recommendations, & checked on us often.
  12. JerryS

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top rate food, wine and service No Malarkee :-) Irish joke
  13. StuartM

    Phoenix

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been wanting to dine here for quite some time and we are so happy that we went! It was an amazingly good experience. We had delectable appetizers (bone marrow and oysters) as well as Hamachi - both recommended by our super-stellar waiter, Lukas! Lukas deserves special accolades for being one of the best waiters we have had in the San Diego area. His passion for the food, great service and attention to the four of us was unsurpassed. Our entrees were fantastic as well (beef cheeks, Wagyu steak, Branzino and Filet). We will be back soon!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Server was amazing and cocktails were wonderful
  15. CrisF

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Very busy restaurant with great service. Varied menu with many choices. The only recommendation would be to work on the noise level which made conversation difficult.
  16. AnthonyG

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great customer service. Server was knowledgeable in the menu. Great ambiance
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    I wasn’t a fan of Herb & Wood and wouldn’t come back. We came here to celebrate my graduation and I just wasn’t impressed by the food. :/ We ordered the trumpet mushrooms, fire roasted oysters and bone marrow, and the roasted beet salad. I was the most excited for the oysters and bone marrow and it was so drenched in butter and salt and sauce it was hard to swallow! I’m surprised there were so many good reviews. Would not return!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10 experience! The food was amazing and we got to meet and talk with Chef Brian Malarkey himself, who truly is such an amazing person. I’ve never seen a restaurant run so smoothly with such timely service! Everything here is on point and the ambiance is incredible! We will be back!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really perfect, enjoyed it thoroughly! Do not miss the souffle!
  20. NestorJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The pasta was delicious but the branzino disappointing. The service was very good. Will come back again.
  21. paula

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    service was terrific, food delicious especially the roasted carrots. The noise decimal was extremely high. mostly had to shout.
  22. NEBs

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed my first trip to this restaurant. By far, the highlight was the service. Everyone I encountered was so kind, helpful and friendly. I also enjoyed my meal. I ordered the roasted oysters appetizer and the filet with a side of mushrooms. I wish the mushroom stems on the biggest mushrooms are a bit more tender, but they were overall still very delicious. I will say, that was not a low calorie meal. So much butter and oil. Tasty, but noteworthy of that's a concern for you. The decor and ambiance were another highlight! The restaurant was so beautiful, especially the outdoor courtyard area that I could see a bit of from indoors. If I were to return, if definitely request a table out there.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really top notch service and delicious food with vegetarian options
  24. DianaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect 🤩 Would come back again.
  25. NatalieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining here and it was all around amazing. Great space, awesome food, excellent customer service. You could tell a lot of thought went into the space and its layout.
  26. Tkrug

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful space, lively atmosphere, the food was excellent, we had a couples of off menu specials. It was a busy evening and everything was cooked perfectly. This was our second visit and we will definitely return.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great cocktails and amazing food! Got the tequila chai cocktail and it was immaculate. The food is very rich but the wood fire pizzas are really a standout on the menu. Love coming here but it is often quite busy and therefore also pretty noisy but the experience is worth it!
  28. traveler

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    This is truly a special restaurant. The food was beyond excellent. 2 in our party had the brinzini and one had gnocchi. Only negative was the server had little attention to us. Other, younger people had much better service. Interesting! Overall, we would highly recommend this restaurant for any special occasion.
  29. JeffreyL

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    I usually love herb and wood. The server was excellent. The new chef was not great in my opinion. I had an expensive steak and it came on a bed of endive. The crab better was not good. It looked like he had thrown the steak on wilted greens. Big disappointment. This use to be my go to restaurant when I had guests in town. Back to Juniper and Ivy for special occasions. Maybe I’ll try it again in six months. It was $250 dollars and it was lousy. Too bad for sure. Atmosphere is always fun but at that price the food should be great and lousy
  30. RonM

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The crudo and roasted branzino were outstanding, as was the raspberry souffle. Moderate prices for such high quality food. Service outstanding. Double valet parking makes this one of the easier restaurants to attend. Ron Mix
  31. AlejandraV

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect, excellent service thank you!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here. Great ambiance, food, and cocktails!!
  33. JohnA

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    The food and cocktails were all good. The atmosphere was nice.
  34. PRIYAN

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and ambience. Food was really different and tastier than similar places.
  35. Petra

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Beet salad was amazing. We ordered the steak for two and didn't ask the price, big mistake. It was 170 and not good quality meat, thought it would have been 125 but for that price not worth it. Steak was tasteless and very grisly, but the sauce was good. Great service but beware of over paying for a medicore ribeye.
  36. RGB3

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here and absolutely loved it!! Service, food, decor, it wall all spectacular. Prices were not as high as I expected. Will definitely come here again!
  37. DouglasL

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    H&W is definitely one of our go-to's. Chef Malarkey and his staff have an extraordinary sense of how flavors work together and we always find fabulous surprises on the menu. We repeated on the oxtail gnocchi because it is just so darn good, as was the beef cheek. And the goat cheese appetizer was fabulous, but the venison tartare stole the show. Brilliant and balanced. We were blown away. And I experimented with my cocktail--who know that mezcal beet could be that good? Another great dinner at H&W. Thank you again!
  38. CraigW

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food from starters thru entrees to dessert. Very interesting flavor combinations. Have been there for brunch which was great but dinner was even better. Would highly recommend it.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    it was good experience the food is delicious. However They forgot one of our orders. just a Comment on the decoration. the plant is not fresh anymore there are plants on the left side - upper wall side plant is dried already.
  40. DD17

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Mother's Day brunch and the food was delicious!

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

Herb & Wood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 955-8495.

Herb & Wood is rated 4.7 stars by 5272 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 91 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Herb & Wood

2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Kettner & Ivy

  • Neighborhood

    Little Italy

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • 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

  • Executive chef

    Carlos Anthony

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Jarrod Zimpfer: (917) 455-3147

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