Attentive service and very friendly staff Delicious baba ganoush too that I forgot to take photo. We really enjoyed the ambiance and old school hip-hop music in the background. We were not dressed up for the occasion compare to others there. We just finished a day of conference and walked over while enjoying the afternoon sun. However it was a lovely dining experience regardless in good company. read more

Herb & Wood - Duck toast and grilled broccoli - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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We chose Herb and Wood from the Open Table options through the Chase Sapphire Reserve options. Would we come back? Very unlikely. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted, but not directed to walk around the waiting guests who were blocking the reception area. We were seated after waiting approximately 3 minutes. The hostess literally let the menu fall onto our plates instead of placing them. Our table was quite small to share plates, but the atmosphere was very cute. Our server Justin was kind and knowledgeable; we just wish he didn't recommend the steak medium well. Gnocchi was a tad salty, and the branzino frankly felt like bacon-wrapped fish. Service & food were out of proportion compared to the quality. read more

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We had a work dinner at Herb & Wood on a Wednesday and enjoyed ourselves. It appeared to be a nice mixture of friends, work and family patrons. Location is great and fairly easy to get to. It was quite crowded at 7p but cleared out fairly significantly by 9p. Ambience is great. Loved sitting in the space with the open ceiling. Only felt a bit warm when it was packed! Our server was incredibly friendly. We didn't see him much and it was obviously because he was crazy busy.. NOT AT ALL because he was not good at his job. We quickly realized we needed to give him all of our orders ASAP because he didn't have the luxury to come check on us often. The entire staff seemed great, lots of smiles. The appetizers and vegetables were amazing and very shareable. Everything that we ordered was great. If we were to come again, we said we would order appetizers only! The main courses were okay, only 1 in our party raved about their selection (the gnocchi). The date cake was the favorite out of the desserts we tried, not too sweet and large enough to share. Overall everything was very flavorful but a bit on the salty side, even some desserts. We had a great time and hope to come again soon! read more

* catching up on old backlogged drafts so this review may be a bit out of date Had a work team dinner here in their upstairs private dining area! Very cool vibes with a weird giant unicorn and a gorgeous bar that feels completely different day to night. Lots of different dining areas and options throughout the industrial space. The course dinner was a bit long but delicious! read more

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Herb and Wood is a an iconic high-end restaurant located in the heart of Little Italy. It's been open since 2016 and I've passed by many times but only recently had the pleasure of dining here. Experiencing high end near fine dining is one of my favorite indulgences so I had high expectations and was very excited for a date night dinner at Herb and Wood with my wife. We had a reservation at 6:30 pm and were seated immediately without any wait. Service: Krista provided standout service, with attentiveness, good recommendations and an all around enthusiastic and pleasant vibe. Food: I highly recommend ordering a few appetizers and mains. Drink Iberico & Bourbon: really delicious, the fat wash gives this a delicious unique texture and flavor Appetizers Baby Carrots: really good flavor, a bit undercooked for my preference Grilled Corn: delicious and bursting with flavor, highly recommend Golden Potatoes: super crispy on the outside, warm and pillowy on the inside, rich buttery flavor, a must get Mains Pappardelle: delicious red meat pasta, perfectly cooked, rich deep flavor, highly recommend Grilled Iberico Pork Secreto: this one was my favorite, the layers of flavor were crazy on this one. The high end Iberico Pork was juicy and cooked just right. I wanted to soak up all the delicious sauce and the Canellini beans were the perfect touch to do just that. Overall a masterpiece dish. We were celebrating our anniversary as well and Krista got us a delicious dessert on the house. We also happened to come during the 10 year anniversary of Herb and Wood so we got to participate in a scratch of award and won a tote bag which Krista told us was the best award possible! The vibes and interior are top notch here. My only complaint was that table 541/1 was way too close to the adjacent table. We were literally listening to two conversations during our date. Overall would certainly come back for delicious high end dishes and standout service! read more

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Made a Reservation for 5:15 and was sat right away with my party of 3 once the restaurant opened. Loved where we were sat! Nice and cozy seating space by the fireplace. Our server was attentive and the service itself was exceptional! The food was absolutely an experience! Delicious, decadent, rich, and exhilarating! Yes, eating at this establishment gave me all those feelings! Definitely coming here again for future celebrations! read more

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I was invited for a dinner at Herb and Wood. The ambience is casual but upscale. I like the vibe as the unicorn at the entrance provided a very special vibe. Our party has a private room which was upstairs. The set up was cozy. The wood table gave it a nostalgic and cozy vibe. The sever was very attentive and provided us drinks as soon as we set down. The company who invited us ordered so much food. From the appetizer, to entree and the dessert were top notch. If I ever come back to San Diego, I sure will bring my friends/family to this restaurant. read more

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Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Vibes and service were superb. I loved the ambiance at night as it was romantic. We had a lot of meat and seafood during the daytime so for dinner, we ordered the roasted oysters and bone marrow dish (2.5/5) and the cauliflower steak (3.5/5) and they were both underwhelming. Maybe it's better to stick with pasta/pizza here. Would not feel super inclined to return. read more

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The food was amazing! This restaurant is located near LIttle Italy. All the food we had was delcious! The only reason why I am not giving this place 5 stars is because they did't serve any hot beverages: no coffee or tea to go with desserts. We had the following: 1. Braised Pork Belly 2. Branzino 3. Roasted Half Chicken 4. Pasta Pomodoro 5. Tuna Tartare 6. Avocado Toast 7. Japanese Sweet Potatoes I was attending a group work dinner and we had our private dining area. Service was excellent. I would come back here. For me, it was one of the top restauarnts in San Diego, The food was excellent. read more

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Why did I wait 3 years to write this review?! LOL Because I go everywhere!! It was a girls night out and we rolled about 8 deep. Herb & Wood is very swanky, impressive and a great spot for date night. Our group shared some of the dishes because everything was insanely good! The drinks are pretty out of this world, too. I especially loved the Golden Dutch Potatoes. It makes a great side for almost any dish. The service was impeccable and I would not hesitate to come back here again. I would suggest business casual attire. It's pretty fancy in here! Although prices are above average, you are definitely paying for the quality and ambiance. It is well worth the visit! read more

What a great place. Super cool vibe and modern style. The staff are incredibly friendly and the service is incredible. The only thing better than the ambiance and the service is the incredible food. We will be back! read more

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The food were delicious and definitely chef quality dishes. The place is beautiful decorated and a great sense of style. I am rating 3 because of my personal experience on the service. The server made me feel awkward and felt annoyed because I was ready to order right away like I threw off the process of ordering drinks and appetizers first. When we were finishing up our food, we felt rushed. I thought it was only me but my partner felt the same way. I don't know if there was a dress code because we were wearing t shirts and shorts since we were on vacation mode and just happened to be in the area and wanted to try this place. The delicious food was definitely clouded by the unpleasant treatment we received by one server. The other staff were friendly and helpful. read more

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We had a fun time here for dinner on a busy Saturday night. I had the hamachi as an appetizer and mushroom pizza for my entree. The hamachi was very good - fresh but a bit spicy for me. The pizza was made with a nice dough, but wasn't necessarily the best pizza I've eaten. For drinks, I had the Kauai Chickens and Smooth & Silk. The Kauai Chickens was a mocktail that was excellent and a good balance of savory and sweet. The Smooth & Silk was beautiful, not boozy and a good tasting cocktail. The restaurant is huge and beautiful with high ceilings and dark furniture. Service for the eight of us was generally good. Our server was friendly, but forgot the parker rolls. She could have been more timely with checking in our table throughout our meal. read more

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Food was amazing. Entrees took a while to come out and AC was blasting so it was pretty chilly inside. Enjoyed everything that came out, just wish there wasn't such a lag between appetizers and mains. Complimentary dinner rolls read more

Herb & Wood - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Wednesday was our 4 year wedding anniversary so we decided to check out Herb & Wood for their Adult Happy Meal that we heard about. It did not disappoint. For $20, you get Champagne, Smash Burger, Fries and Oysters. Everything was very tasty. It was my first time trying oysters and they were delicious. The smash burger was so yummy. Everyone that worked the bar was very nice and friendly. I appreciate the staff ensuring my husband food allergy was taken care of. Herb & Wood was really nice and the decor was very modern. Definitely want to go back and check out other dishes they have. read more

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Mediterranean twist but def more Italian influence. Large restaurant inside with live music and good vibes. I think star of the show is the date cake (on the sweeter side). And the branzino was cooked with no bones and in rolls- super unique!! I would skip out on the bone marrow next time since it was heavier than my liking. Overall pretty good food, would come back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Just moved to San Diego and had to check this place out after seeing their happy hour all over TikTok -- and it absolutely did not disappoint. For $20 you get a full burger, fries, three cooked oysters, and a generous pour of champagne. Such a steal. Happy hour runs Monday-Friday from 5-6PM only. We went on a Friday and got there around 4:45 to wait -- good thing we did because the bar was completely full by 5:03. If you want a spot, definitely arrive early! The rest of the menu looked amazing too. We'll definitely be back to try more. read more

Herb & Wood - Happy meal - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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This restaurant is amazing. The staff is friendly and attentive. They went out of the way to make our anniversary dinner feel special. All the food is wonderful I'm sure, but we had the half chicken with the amazing spice rub covering it. The broccoli was charred to perfection. Then we ended with a blueberry soufflé that was divine. The atmosphere of the place is unique and feels very comfortable. read more

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We've been coming to Herb & Wood over the years for special occasions and nicer dinners. The food is great, the woodfired methods are well highlighted, and quality has always been consistently high. The branzino has been a favorite, as it's deboned, portioned and wrapped in crispy prosciutto. The $20 "happy meal" is fun and large portions, but I would recommend ordering the burger & fries individually as the oysters are not the best, and ordering separately isn't any more in cost. This latest visit sitting at the bar turned me off of their cocktails when I realized almost all of them are batched and yet are still $19 each and not described as batched on the menu. Despite the bartenders not shaking anything up, service at the bar is not great, so I would recommend table service. read more

Herb & Wood - $20 "happy meal" - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

We had a friend come to visit and decided to give this place a try. WOW, are we glad we did. It's located very near Little Italy, so just like other areas of downtown parking may be tough. It is walking distance to a trolley stop. I didn't pay a whole lot of attention to the decor, we were with someone that we hadn't had a chance to see in ages so really did a lot of talking and not a lot of looking around. Our waitress was Xio, she was friendly and helpful with our menu questions. They've got a great menu and can likely handle anyone's food 'issues' (I have a couple myself, so I had a lot of questions). Two of us drank and were pleased with their selection, one of us had a diet soda. Two of us ordered Roasted Branzino and one the Grilled Swordfish. We were all pleased with our meals. I had the branzino, it was my first time having that particular fish - I was torn between the swordfish and the branzino. Honestly, my choice was soley based on the olive tapenade that came with it ( we all sometimes have silly reasons for choosing a dish, right?). Evidently branzino is usually served as a whole fish, which I *hate*, the waitress let us know that it comes deboned. I am SO glad I went with the branzino, it's a light flaky fish that's slightly sweet (if you're familiar with hogfish, it's been a few years but I almost want to say it's similar - but better). We enjoyed our experience and definitely plan on going back. I'm sure next time we'll enjoy the ambience a bit more - honestly, last night was all about catching up and sharing stories and planning for the weekend. If you're still on the fence between this place and another, just choose this one. It's on the Michelin Guide, if that helps you decide? (I didn't check that before I went). Okay, swipe your phone over to the 'reserve a table' area and just schedule a reservation! You won't be sorry! :) Thanks for reading my review. read more

In love with everything we had here. It is such a pretty spot in little Italy with beautiful modern decor and a lovely date night ambiance. The drinks were fabulous, and the Hamachi crudo was our favorite. The sauce has such strong, complimentary flavors with fresh hamachi, 10/10. My fiancée who doesn't love fish dishes adored this dish!! Potatoes were great as well, perfectly cooked. We were able to walk in to sit at the bar on a Friday night with no problem. Bartenders were very attentive as well! read more

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I was so excited to try this place in Little Italy because there are a lot of hidden gems here but I can honestly say. Herb and Wood is not one of them. Very over priced for what you get and the service is not Aligning with the priced and atmosphere.. We walked in and went to the host counter where np one was standing. After two minutes the host came up and asked for out names. She said they would call us when our table was ready. We were on time for our reservation and we waited for about 10 minutes. A group that arrived after us was seated before us. Once we were seated there was lots of crumbs on the booth side of the table we sat on and the host saw me trying to clear off the seat before I sat down. She offered me a new napkins which I accepted and then she cleaned off the rest of the booth Soni could sit. I think when they say your table is ready, it should be cleaned too.. Once we were seated our waitress spoke with the table next to us but then she disappeared for about 10 minutes before we saw her. When she finally came to out table she asked what we wanted to drink and we wanted to be polite so we asked for her name because she did not introduce herself.. my friend ordered a drink but I had water. The table was small the water glasses were even smaller, thankfully she brought a bottle lf water for us to fill ourself. When she finally came back to take out order, we had to ask if there were any specials. She said yes then informed us of them. I thought this was odd that we had to ask about the specials. We quickly tried to discuss if we were interested in the special and she walked away!! We were stunned honestly.. I thought it was completely unacceptable behavior.. We ended up ordering the Parker House Rolls, which are a special and not on the menu, and the Gem Lettuce. The Parker House Rolls were very good quality bread but the butter had so much herbs in it and it kind of ruined the bread. It was a bit too herby for me but this place is called herb and wood so I guess they use a lot of herbs. The Gem Lettuce had a very sharp and plant like flavor from the purple lettuce that almost tested like maybe we shouldn't be eating it.. there was also so much herbs on the lettuce. The seasoning and dressing was good but the lettuce wasn't the best tasting.. Once we finished our appetizers we were ready to order our entrees. We waited about 22 minutes before we gave up on waiting and waved down a different server. We explained we haven't ordered entrees yet and she gladly took our order. For dinner we ordered the Lamb Lollipops and the Prime Fillet Mignon with a side of Japanese Sweet Potatoes. The Japanese Sweet Potstoes had good flavor and were cooked nicely but stuck to our teeth as we ate them. The Lamb Lollipops were cooked nicely with a lovely crispy while also being medium rare butter was on a bed of sauce that wasn't really needed, and again had lots of herbs that wasn't necessary. The Prime Fillet Mignon came served sliced on a bed of au jus that would have been much better drizzled on top instead of a pool of it on the plate. The au jus on the steak made the steak taste like a pulled pork sandwich and completely ruined that beautiful steak. We were ready to leave at this point and again we could not find our server. When she finally showed you and handed us a dessert menu. We picked the Sweet Potato Souffle which a random server bought to our table and threw together in front of us which was a bit off putting. It had strong taste of nutmeg whichever gave off a Christmas vibe feel but not in a good way. It was just not what we were looking for. While the server carelessly threw our dessert together, we asked him if he could call our server. He said yes then said "actually you'd have to ask the manager" so I guess he was refusing to help us..? We spend a total of 2.5 hours there where we were honestly seated off to the side, forgotten about and ignored for most of the night.. the service was terrible considering they charge a 4% surcharge to help pay their servers then still expect you to tip. The food was just up to the standard of it's price tag and honestly it was so crowded with people and not enough workers. Just a super unpleasant experience and I truly wanted to leave after the appetizers because of how neglected out table was. Overall, I say this to be honest, a very unpleasant and disappointing restaurant that made me regret wasting my money here.. I do not recommend herb and wood. read more

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Great food and got to meet Brian Malarkey! Been here before and will keep coming every time I visit San Diego.

We went to Herb & Wood specifically for early birds special in downtown San Diego. It appears that it recently moved and glad we found the correct location. We were on a short line waiting for the place to open at 5 PM. We walked into a cavernous restaurant with a lot of panache. Chose to sit at the bar- the first bartender was a bit stand-offfish,but we asked another bartender questions about the menu and she became our server and was knowledgeable and very friendly! After looking at the early bird specials, we went for mainstream dishes and had them served at the bar. The menu was very varied and somewhat gourmet. We had pork belly appetizer and a whole lobster with pasta were both very good. the champagne happy hour special was great for my wife. We left and went to a local gelato store for desert. If we were in-town longer, would have returned for a sit down dinner during prime dining hours and further explore a very eclectic menu. read more

Enjoyed an intimate dinner at herb and wood on a Friday evening. Our waiter was very attentive and gave us flexibility to decide which items we wanted to order. We enjoyed a round of cocktails, followed by some shared apps and entrees. The hamachi crudo and baba ghanoush were super yummy. I also loved the parpadelle, although it's better when consumed right away as the pasta clumps together pretty quickly. read more

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Still one of my top spots in Little Italy, a go to. Such a beautiful bougie atmosphere, love the vibe! Really nice date spot or place to take someone to impress. Quite a large restaurant, I find it's not too hard to get into on a weekday or grab a bar seat, but weekend Friday/Saturday night it's definitely fully packed so grab a reservation for those nights. Food menu I feel like is packed of full of interesting fun items. Can't really go wrong here. The iberico secreto is one of my top picks hands down. It's like a ribeye steak, fatty, even a little crispy, juicy, tender, packed with flavor, it's hard to believe it's pork. The beans are a nice little touch but not quite a full meal if you're hungry. The entrees don't quite feel like a full enough plate on their own, and if I was going with 2 people, Id probably go for 2 entrees and a side of app as well. The half chicken is another go to, crazy flavor explosion here like nothing I've ever tasted. Very cool cocktails, can't go wrong here either really. My favorite is always the iberico fat washed Bourbon cocktail. It's like an old fashioned, but elevated, smoother, more unctuous. Love it. Forget the mediocre Italian in Little Italy and head here. read more

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Great way to start a night out in San Diego! Came here for dinner with my boyfriend; the setting is dim, moderately noisy and lively, with a mixture of industrial and elegant decor. Our server was very sweet, fun, and gave great menu recommendations. read more

Herb & Wood - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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One word. Love. We went on a Friday night and the place was busy, but reservations made seating quick and easy. The space inside looks beautiful. Warm, stylish, and welcoming. Our server was fantastic and walked us through the menu with thoughtful recommendations from each section. Start with the dinner rolls. They are not listed on the menu, but they are served and they are unreal. Absolute must. Ten out of ten! Ahi Tuna was cooked perfectly. Light, clean, and balanced with the pickled vegetables. Such a good dish. Grilled Iberico Pork Secreto surprised me the most. Pork and apples did not sound like a match at first, but the combination worked so well. The pork came out tender and juicy, paired with just the right amount of tartness from the apples. Total standout. Pappardelle was solid. Pasta came out al dente, and the sauce leaned rich and creamy, especially nice when shared alongside other dishes. Everything hit. Portions worked well for sharing between three people. For dessert, I ordered the soufflé and loved how quickly it arrived. No collapse at the table, which earned major points from me. Overall, this spot impressed across the board. Strong food, great service, and a welcoming vibe. If I lived in San Diego, this place would be my go-to. read more

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Nice restaurant with lots of different dishes, friendly service, and a trendy atmosphere. We tried the bone marrow, Iberico pork, Parker rolls, chicken, oxtail gnocchi, prosciutto and fig pizza, sweet potato soufflé and more. While everything was tasty, favorites were the pork and the gnocchi. They are on the pricey side, but the quality and flavors of the food warranted the cost for a nice meal. read more

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Reservations for 5:30pm and we were seated promptly. The lighting in here is part of the ambiance, but it would def help it was a notch or two brighter! We were a party of two and ordered the following to share: - pork belly app - crispy potatos - parkerhouse rolls (not on menu, but you can order!) - roasted half chicken - fig pizza We devoured the pork belly. It was carmelized nicely and the sauce complements the meat. We asked that the sides come with entrees instead of as apps. Everything was tasty, some familiar flavors and some new layers were nice to try. We were stuffed and could manage maybe1/3 of the potatoes, bread, chicken and pizza! All in all, tasty food and cool vibes - but a bit dark for my liking. read more

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Tucked in the corner right across from Postino. This place could be easily missed. Such a vibe inside! Decorated for Christmas. They didn't have any reservations available so we decided to walk in. Unfortunately no tables at the time so we sat at the bar. Tried their mushroom pizza! So good. Perfect soft and buttery crust topped with mushroom and a zest of lemon. Didn't think this would go well. Not a fan of goat cheese but it fit right in this dish. Bartenders were attentive and frequently asked if we needed anything! Can't wait to be back and be able to dine in the restaurant. read more

Herb & Wood - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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The vibe at H&W is old money + modern art + dim lights. Very classy but also trendy. Although we were seated quickly, our server took a long time greeting us. There was also a long pause between appetizers and the main entrees. Overall service was good. Our plates and silverware were quickly overturned. Our table for 4 was not big enough for all the large plates the food is served on. Yes, we appreciate the presentation but would also like some elbow room. The food was excellent. I really enjoyed all the dishes. See the breakdown below. Overall, H&W is a good choice for a food critic. Grilled oysters & bone marrow - tender oysters and buttery bone marrow toasts, what indulgence! 5/5 Artisan bread - fluffy, soft and buttery 5/5 Fig and prosciutto pizza - fresh figs nicely paired with prosciutto 5/5 Roasted carrots - a little soft but great flavor 4/5 Crispy Broccoli - great texture, flavorful salsa verde 5/5 Roasted branzino - a little dry but enjoyed the crispness, smaller portion 4/5 Iberico pork "secreto" - very tender, loved the cannellini beans with the lardons 5/5 Short rib gnocchi - rich flavor, small portions 3/5 (my friends liked this more than I did) Wood fired Half chicken - tender, juicy, Smokey, good portion 4/5 Sweet potato soufflé - warm, not overly sweet 3/5 Date cake - soooo good 5/5 read more

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I really wanted to like Herb & Wood, but this visit was a miss for me. The pizza was the biggest letdown. It came out with bits of lemon wedges on it totally threw off the flavor. Lemon WEDGES not lemon zest. The acidity overpowered everything and made the slice taste more sharp than savory. Maybe it works for some people, but for me it honestly killed the experience. What made it worse was the front-of-house vibe. The host staff wasn't welcoming, and the greeting felt cold and a little dismissive. For a place at this price point, that first impression matters. Cool space, but the combo of an odd pizza choice and an uninviting welcome made this one not worth the hype for me. read more

Herb & Wood - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here right before it opened. Waited in line for a few minutes, chose the bar. Got the happy hour special called "Happy Meal" which was a burger/string fries, and 3 oysters. I thought the oysters were going to be cold but they were heated with a special herb sauce to top, and a glass of bubbly champagne for 20 bucks. That's a steal! They were still really good especially for the price. The atmosphere was calm, not chaotic. The service was fantastic and even asked if you had any allergies to specific foods for them to accommodate your health needs. For a first time goer, I'd recommend this place immediately. read more

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A great intimate restaurant for a special occasion. The highlight of our meal was the amazing service. We made a reservation for an anniversary, and they were very thoughtful and seated us in an intimate corner of the restaurant. We were also treated to a complimentary sparkling wine and dessert! Our waiter gave us some great recommendations. We started with the Hamachi appetizer, which came with this herbaceous sauce that paired well with the fish. I only wish the sauce was a little less salty, then I could've drank it all! For our mains, we opted for the pappardelle, filet mignon, and the golden Dutch potatoes. The pappardelle came with a light cream sauce and a good amount of mussels. It paired well with the citrus of the potatoes. The filet mignon was also great, my only note was that it felt like it was more rare even though we ordered medium rare. I would definitely recommend ordering a level of doneness more if you're on the fence. However, everything was still delicious! read more

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WOW! I've been a Wedding DJ & Emcee for 20+ years. The Weddings that I have DJd at Herb & Wood have been so memorable! The venue is so unique, with the paintings on the wall, modern architecture and charm, all around. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. They had great communication with me, the photographer and the event coordinator. And let me tell you about the FOOD! The first wedding that I DJd at Herb & Wood, years ago was a HIT! What did I remember the most? The FOOD! I remember having the Branzino. It was probably the best fish that I had ever tasted and the presentation was beautiful. The most recent wedding has specialty pizzas, delicious salad, wonderful potatoes and carrots that I wanted more of! I would highly recommend looking at Herb & Wood for your next celebration. Take care and God Bless! Michael Cabradilla Sureflow Entertainment Founder Dj, Emcee, Wedding Officiant & Photo Booth 619-917-1315 Proverbs 3: 5-6 read more

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Herb & wood is by far my favorite restaurant in San Diego. Staff is excellent and food is delicious and fresh. Pro tip: ask for the bread rolls. They aren't on the menu usually but you can ask for them! read more

Herb & Wood - Tuna crudo - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I get it that this place is called Herb and Wood but the food is just overkill with herbs and spices, no hint of subtlety, and way too salty. The whole place just feels contrived. Service was OK if a bit understaffed and slightly pretentious (launched into a vivid description of the dish without taking away my prior plate). Gnochi which I was told would be exquisite was simply ok if a bit salty, carrots and broccolli were just bizarre with way too many herbs in too huge proportions and way too salty, again no subtlety whatsoever. The hamachi with amba on it was odd but overall good or at least something that could be viewed as legitimately experimental and perhaps the only reason I'm giving this place a 3 stars instead of 2. Probably should be like a 2.5 but let's be nice! read more

Our first experience at Herb & Wood was simply amazing! We had a 6:30 reservation for four but rolled in at 6:00 to grab a drink at the bar. We were greeted by two very well dressed, poised hostesses who were very welcoming. After sitting at the bar for about 25 minutes (friends came and met us at the bar), we were all seated "outside" (cool area that has a fire place heat lamps, very cozy tables and sky light ceiling) at a great table in the middle. The manager, Nick, escorted us to the table and made sure our whole dining experience was five star. Our waitress was very knowledge, patient, informative, and had a warm & genuine personality. Her assistants were there as soon as a plate or glass was empty. Excellent service from our first drink to the last bite of dessert! So besides the great service, we were also visited by the young chef who appreciated our feedback but also wanted to answer any questions we had &/or let us know some of his favorites. We also saw Brian Malarkey, owner, walking around visiting tables and having conversations with everyone...when does this happen? Food - outstanding! We started off with the Baba Ganoush and Pork Belly which was the perfect intro into the main courses. These included the Wood Fired Half Chicken, the Chorizo Pizza, and the Roasted Branzino. Next stop...desserts! Just as we thought we couldn't eat another bite...We were faced with the Strawberry Souffle and the Date Cake. What a way to finish an incredible meal...delicious! Everything was amazing and I don't have the culinary vocabulary to break it all down but the flavors, balance, tenderness, etc. was next level. Take away - "We'll be back!" The location, ambience, customer service, and of course, food...is what defines a true dining experience. Thanks again to Nick, the hostesses, and the young chef for making my wife's birthday and very special one that will talked about for along time :) Can't wait to try their other restaurants! read more

Herb & Wood - Bar - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Went In for the burger happy hour and it was well worth it. Burger and fries were delicious and a great value. Girlfriend added the oysters to her meal and I reluctantly tried them. I didn't die and they were actually not that bad. She loved them. Paired nicely with her champagne and I loved my tequila sour read more

Herb & Wood - Happy hour cheese burger and oysters tequila sour cream - New American Near Me - San Diego, California