Fort Oak · Restaurant · San Diego
Brad Wise's hearth-centered wood-fired restaurant in Mission Hills, with a 23-seat circular bar.
Fort Oak is chef and owner Brad Wise's wood-fired restaurant at 1011 Fort Stockton Drive in Mission Hills, part of his Trust Restaurant Group portfolio, and it carries a MICHELIN Guide listing in the 2026 California selection. The kitchen calls itself an ode to the fire and the sea. The hearth is the center of the room, the smoky wood-fired cooking that defines Wise runs through the menu, and a seafood and raw bar program sits alongside it.
The main dining room is Mid-Century-inspired, with retractable windows and two patios open to the stars and sky. A U-shaped, 23-seat bar is built into the circular room that was once the showroom of a 1940s Ford dealership.
The Gold Canyon spiced dry-aged ribeye comes with chermoula, aleppo oil and lemon. Koshihikari rice risotto is finished with spiny lobster, panang curry, lobster jus and chili oil. Hearth roasted carrots arrive with quinoa, Humboldt Fog, pickled fennel, carrot top pesto and smoky yogurt, and the ahi tartare is dressed with capers, pickled onion, crispy shallot, cured egg yolk and smoked oyster mayo, with brioche.
Doors open at 4:00 pm Wednesday through Monday, with a happy hour from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and Oyster Monday in the same window. Groups have three published options across 2,707 square feet of dining area: the patio at 40 seated or 100 standing, the dining room at 66 seated or 100 standing, and a full buyout at 100 seated or 200 standing.
Address: 1011 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego, CA 92103, San Diego
Fort Oak takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in San Diego; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 16:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 16:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 16:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 16:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 16:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: 16:00 - 21:00
Frequently asked about Fort Oak
How do I get a reservation at Fort Oak in San Diego?
Tables at Fort Oak are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger San Diego plan, our San Diego partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Fort Oak?
Fort Oak is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Fort Oak?
Fort Oak keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Fort Oak located?
Fort Oak is in San Diego, at 1011 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego, CA 92103. MyRSVP can build it into a full San Diego itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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