Herb & Wood · Restaurant · San Diego
Wood-fired Mediterranean cooking with a California ethos in Little Italy
Herb & Wood sits at 936 W Ivy Street in San Diego's Little Italy, a room built around rustic, wood-fired cooking that brings Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability to the plate. A grand central bar anchors the space beneath a barrel-vaulted ceiling, the kitchen shows its work through storefront-style glass windows, and a courtyard with a two-sided fireplace works as both lounge and dining room.
Culinary Director Aidan Owens runs the kitchen. He grew up on a small farm outside Byron Bay, Australia, and cooked at Kettner Exchange, Fort Oak and Trust, and his cooking leans on whole-animal butchery, fermentation and close ties to local farms and independent fishermen. Herb & Wood is recommended in the MICHELIN Guide.
The wood-fired side of the menu shows early. Roasted Oysters and Bone Marrow arrive with charred lemon and horseradish butter on country wheat. Oxtail Gnocchi comes with roasted garlic, sherry, parsley and parmesan. Hamachi is dressed with schoug, amba and crispy shallots, and the Grilled Iberico Pork Secreto is served with apple mostarda, cannellini, pancetta and arugula.
Pizza is a real section here, including the Mushroom, topped with wild mushrooms, Humboldt Fog, melted leeks and lemon zest. Roasted Branzino comes with Castelvetrano olive tapenade and prosciutto, and a 14-ounce USDA Prime New York strip with caramelized onion jus holds its weight as the flagship cut. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 5 to 6pm.
Address: 936 W Ivy St, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego
Herb & Wood 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: 17:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 17:00 - 21:30
- Saturday: 17:00 - 21:30
- Sunday: 17:00 - 21:00
Frequently asked about Herb & Wood
How do I get a reservation at Herb & Wood in San Diego?
Tables at Herb & Wood are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger San Diego plan, our San Diego partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Herb & Wood?
Herb & Wood 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 Herb & Wood?
Herb & Wood 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 Herb & Wood located?
Herb & Wood is in San Diego, at 936 W Ivy St, San Diego, CA 92101. MyRSVP can build it into a full San Diego itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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