The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego | Eater San Diego

"Head to Little Italy to experience chef Brian Malarkey’s flagship restaurant with its sprawling dining areas, including a roomy rectangular bar, low-lit sophisticated interior with exposed wooden beams, or enclosed patio space with a warming fireplace in the center. Herb & Wood is still a stunning spot to see and be seen in, with its California-meets-Mediterranean menu of grilled meats, pasta, and wood-fired pizza that keeps diners coming back. Start with pork belly with vadouvan aioli or roasted oysters with bone marrow before exploring the rest of the menu with dishes like a wagyu New York strip, roasted branzino, mushroom pizza, and lobster radiator. Must-try dishes: The rustic atmosphere lends itself to wood-fired dishes like the shareable mushroom pizza." - Candice Woo