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Herb & Wood, San Diego, CA
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Herb & Wood

$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 88 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and 4 parking lots within 2 blocks of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch at Herb & Wood

    $70.72 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us for a festive three course Easter Brunch at Herb & Wood. Menu crafted by Chef Aidan Owens available soon! Kids menu will be available for $30 for children 10 and under. You have reserved the table for 1 hour and 45 minutes from the time of your booking. We kindly ask that your experience does not exceed this time in order to seat other reservations on time. We look forward to celebrating with you!
    Easter Brunch at Herb & Wood Photo
  • Mother's Day at Herb & Wood

    $74.88 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for a fabulous three course Mother's Day Brunch at Herb & Wood. Menu crafted by Chef Aidan Owens available soon! Kids menu will be available for $30 for children 10 and under. You have reserved the table for 1 hour and 45 minutes from the time of your booking. We kindly ask that your experience does not exceed this time in order to seat other reservations on time. We look forward to celebrating with you!
    Mother's Day at Herb & Wood Photo

What 6,593 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herb & Wood offers a lively and beautiful setting with a varied menu and "amazing food." Standouts include the pork secreto, branzino, and gnocchi, complemented by "perfect service." Despite occasional noise, the atmosphere is "romantic" and perfect for special occasions. Don't miss the "strawberry soufflé" for dessert!

6,593 Reviews
  1. Kia VIP

    Orange County37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great staff, Thank you! ................

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  2. Milan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really liked this place, especially the service. Friendly staff and delicious food, delicious cocktails. I will visit this place more than once

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  3. Maria

    San Diego7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Herb & Wood is definitely a trendy spot to have dinner on a Saturday evening in San Diego. The setting is open and well planned with lots of room for large groups. The service was great and the food was good and tasty. The noise level is a bit loud for conversations though, so next time I would sit at the bar, where the noise level may be less than at a table.

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  4. David VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service & food. A little noisy for my taste.

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  5. Robert VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Trying too hard. Food and sauces are overly complicated with too many ingredients

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  6. paola

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was phenomenal. Perfect for date night.

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  7. ToNy

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Well it’s cold and the roof part was open. There was a draft and we could not take our jackets off. We asked the server if they could move us. Felt like they gave us attitude once we did move. We had a good table. We started ordering food. Then the waiter told us to stop that that was enough. WTF!!! pretty sure I know what I like and how much I want to order. Don’t you work on tips so the more I order the bigger tip you get. Food was good

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  8. phil VIP

    Seattle11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best dinners I've had out in many months, and I travel a lot. highly recommend the pork dinner and the baba ganush appetizer as well as the tomato salad appetizer

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  9. Liliana VIP

    Pittsburgh25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting from out of town and this was our 2nd time at Herb & Wood in 3 days. This time around we ordered the pork belly, the branzino, the roasted carrots (best veggie dish ever), the pappardelle with mussels and brie and a strawberry souffle. Every single item was very tasty. Too bad we live on the other side of the country, otherwise we would be regulars. The service was also excellent.

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  10. Sharon VIP

    Greater Boston57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters and bone marrow was excellent! Wine btg and swordfish were very good. Will go back!

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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 6593 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 88 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Herb & Wood

2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and 4 parking lots within 2 blocks of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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