Juniper and Ivy

"Set within a 1920s warehouse, redwood beams and tan leather furnishings lend this popular eatery a certain rustic charm. Helmed by Chef Anthony Wells, the approachable menu offers a thoroughly contemporary take on SoCal cuisine, rooted in top-notch ingredients seasoned judiciously with Latin and Asian flavors. In season, you can enjoy pastas like a yolk-filled raviolo paired with sweet peppers and corn, sauced with a lively gochujang butter, or perhaps linguine loaded with Santa Barbara uni, chorizo and cotija cheese; mains like a roasted half chicken with grilled peach panzanella are similarly satisfying. Desserts, too, are excellent: a signature reimagined upmarket Yodel might feature flavors like pistachio, white chocolate and raspberry." - Michelin Inspector

San Diego Comes Up Empty at the 2025 James Beard Awards | Eater San Diego

"A notable San Diego restaurant where chef Tara Monsod previously worked early in her career, forming part of the culinary background that led to her later leadership roles." - Mona Holmes

Juniper and Ivy - Review - Little Italy - San Diego - The Infatuation

"Juniper and Ivy is an American restaurant in San Diego's Little Italy. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

San Diego’s Best Burgers | Eater San Diego

"This 11-year-old institution is more than its elevated dishes — it also has a remake of In-N-Out’s Double-Double, but fancier. The Michelin-recognized dining destination features a seasonal menu that is ever-evolving. Regulars know there’s one dish off the secret menu that’s available year-round: the J&I burger made with two quarter-pound patties, two slices of American cheese, bread and butter pickles made in house, a special Juniper and Ivy burger sauce, and mustard-glazed grilled onions tucked between a sesame-sprinkled bun. It’s a crowd-pleasing burger that hits every time. Hot tip: There are only a handful of the J&I burgers made each night, so be sure to place your order early." - Roxana Becerril

San Diego’s Top Restaurants for Wedding Receptions and Dinners | Eater San Diego

"This Michelin guide standout used to be an abandoned warehouse that was transformed into a highly-coveted dining destination and events space in Little Italy full of rustic charm. Couples looking to tie the knot in an atmospheric venue with redwood beams and artsy surroundings can choose from five different event spaces or go all in with a buyout to gain access to 7,500 square feet of multi-level seating areas including a loft on the second floor, an outdoor patio with heaters, and a full-service bar. Southern California cuisine is offered through a variety of menus, from pre-fixe and custom to reception- and family-style that can be paired with select wines. Guests attending a Juniper and Ivy wedding celebration can munch on yellowtail tostadas, miso black cod with bok choy, duck black noodles, and end the night with a buttermilk vanilla wedding cake with berries." - Roxana Becerril