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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 78 times today
  • 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.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Carlos Anthony

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2022

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

  • 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
    (619) 955-8495
  • 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 6,495 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

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herb & Wood offers an exquisite dining experience in San Diego with "spectacular food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing" bone marrow, oysters, and desserts like the strawberry soufflé. The ambiance is lively, making it ideal for special occasions. Some visitors note noise levels, but the creative and flavorful menu shines through.

6,495 Reviews
  1. Bryan

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was ok but not to the quality expected for a Michilen Plate restaurant. The lemon sauce on the potatoes was overwhelming. I would recommend Born & Raised down the street if considering this place. There are dining time limits. We were a party of 3 which alots 1.5 hours. About 50 minutes in, one of the wait staff asked if we were beginning to slow down and if he could clear plates. Our plates still had ample food on them, and my wife was mid-bite. They charge a 4% additional service fee, which is disclosed on the menu but not in advance of making a reservation. At this price point, it's just an annoyance. No plans to return anytime soon.

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  2. Oneka

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a terrible experience, our food took over an hour to arrive to our table. Our 12 year old son has autism and the manager was terrible about rectifying the issue. So we left. Will not go again and do not recommend.

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  3. desiree

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had to wait over 30 minutes for a table. We were greeted by an unfriendly host who told us to take a seat. We were then 20 minutes later taken to the wrong table and placed back in the front area to wait another 15 minutes. We were offered drinks and the manager was very nice. The food was spotty. Great pizza, great salad- the beef dish was sent back. Just very uneven overall. We had high hopes but found the experience very disappointing.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the atmosphere. Some dishes were a hit (beef carpaccio and the pork entree) others missed (apple fennel salad and the eggplant entree). We did comment about the eggplant and from that point on our server was extremely rude; ultimately leaving us less than impressed with our experience.

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  5. Bianca

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 10 star experience for our New Year’s Eve dinner at Herb & Wood! We had an amazing experience first we were greeted with drinks and our first course. As the night went on we were brought all of our courses and wow the food was so delicious each and every dish had its own unique flavor and taste. And then we were greeted with caviar service it was just all around an amazing experience for New Year’s Eve! The ambiance was perfect and the service was top notch!!!

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  6. GABRIELA

    Mexico City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    For the restaurant standards we were expecting far more quality. Flavor and temperature management was disappointing. Our main waitress was in a rush, although some others helping bringing plates were excellent and with great attitude.

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  7. PabloM

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pasamos fin de año 2024, la comida, el lugar y el servicio bastante bien, si regresaríamos, buena opción, excelente servicio.

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  8. zachary

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this restaurant. Overall it was a great experience. We went for the New Years Eve Menu and the food was outstanding but I feel a little overpriced at I believe $120 per guest. All in all great evening and dinner and look forward to going again and trying some of the regular menu options.

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  9. Jun

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved for New year's eve dinner of the set courses. I like the ambiance and the service was very good! But some dishes are really salty , it tastes alright but the quality doesn't really live up to $110 per person. Overall we had a good time, but the value of that dinner needs improving.

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  10. Leanna

    VIP

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in a table with uncomfortable chairs so we asked if we could be moved. The waiter was great and gave us the best seat in front of the fireplace. It was a great experience and the food was also excellent.

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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 4.6 stars by 6495 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 78 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Herb & Wood

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
    (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.
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