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Juniper & Ivy, San Diego, CA
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Juniper & Ivy

$31 to $50
Unspecified
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Juniper & Ivy

4.6
$31 to $50
Unspecified
Little Italy

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Jonathan Kinsella

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: This Little Italy mainstay is responsible for upping the neighborhood’s culinary cred. The kitchen takes local fish and ingredients from area farms, then turns them into stunning plates with international flavors like pappardelle with sunchoke stroganoff or albacore tuna crudo with citrus vinaigrette.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 269-9036
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Juniper and Ivy does not have a set catering menu in play at the time. If you are interested in catering or large group take out <br /><br />Please contact - events@juniperandivy.com or ktrelenberg@juniperandivy.com or call 619.487.9627 and we will be happy to work with you to accommodate your groups needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Juniper and Ivy has many options for celebrating special occasions big and small, with customizable menus and dedicated staff. Contact ktrelenberg@juniperandivy.com or call 619.487.9627 for a quote.
  • Private party contact
    Kirsten Trelenberg: (619) 487-9627
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Located on Kettner Blvd, between Juniper and Ivy cross streets.
  • Parking details
    We offer valet service Tuesday to Sunday
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve at Juniper & Ivy

    USD 170.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Join us and new Executive Chef, Jonathan Kinsella, for Christmas Eve at Juniper and Ivy. Four courses, each designed with hyper-local, quality ingredients, to deliver a unique and experience as you celebrate. Reserve your spot now, space is limited.
    Christmas Eve at Juniper & Ivy photo
  • NYE Expeirence

    USD 225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Kick off the New Year at Juniper & Ivy! Chef Kinsella & our team have developed an inventive NYE 4-course choice-of menu featuring top ingredients from SoCal's best farmers & fishermen. Plus, toast to 2025 at midnight with champagne and a DJ experience. $225/guest plus optional sommelier-crafted pairing (for an additional fee).
    NYE Expeirence photo

What 8,028 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Juniper & Ivy shines with its "incredible food" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the attentive staff, especially during special occasions. The menu is praised for its creative and eclectic offerings, though some find the prices high. Despite mixed reviews on portion sizes and noise levels, many highlight the "wonderful dining experience."

8,028 Reviews
  1. Rogelio

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They have the best food quality and service, everything was delicious.
    Juniper & IvyResponded 3 days ago
    Rogelio, thank you for your patronage at Juniper and Ivy. We are delighted that you enjoyed the food quality and service during your visit. Your feedback motivates us to continue providing exceptional dining experiences to our valued guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  2. Aakash

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Variety of food that satisfies every person. We had a group of 8 - and we had all the small plates and some good steaks.
    Juniper & IvyResponded 4 days ago
    Aakash, thank you for dining with us at Juniper and Ivy. We are delighted to hear your group enjoyed our diverse menu offerings and excellent steaks. Your patronage is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  3. Shanelle

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & all your team members were on top of it! Greatly appreciate it.

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  4. Paolo

    Cleveland

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A little lackluster service in noisy place. Food was disappointing, meat was undercooked for my wife (never asked how she wants it) and my lamb dish was so salty that I had to stop eating it. The oysters were good, likely because the best think to do to them is not much.

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  5. James

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived 10 minutes before our reservation, got told we would be seated in “one minute” two times over the span of the next 15 minutes with no additional info. We were seated and had our water filled immediately and our server came to the table to drop off menus before leaving without taking drink orders. 30 minutes after our reservation and no one had taken our drink order yet. Food was good as expected though they ran out of the dish we were most excited about, but service was a big miss from both the hostesses and our server

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Nicole

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The ambience and floor plan of this restaurant is exquisite. The menu has a good variety of delicious options. We had the yellowtail app, rigatoni, the wagyu biscuit Duck and the carne crudo? I think. You would think the name would stick with me since it was awful. It tasted like raw beef with raw diced peppers and no flavor. Not a good consistency at all. I should have had the lamb or whole fish. The other items were great, especially the rigatoni and duck. We ordered 2 drinks and one glass of “house” Pinot. Can I just say there is no drink menu with prices and if I knew a glass of house wine would be $28 I would probably not order it. We were surprised by this when we were presented with the check. We did not dispute it. Not worth it. Unfortunately, I wasn’t impressed by this Little Italy place. Good location.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Rose

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. Enjoyed Chefs counter experience! I would highly recommend & which I did! They loved it too!
    Juniper & IvyResponded 7 days ago
    Rose, thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Juniper and Ivy, especially the Chefs Counter experience. It's rewarding for our team to know that our efforts to provide an exceptional dining journey were successful. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  8. Wenshuo

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food there was beyond my expectations even though it’s lots of vinegar

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  9. joyce

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great clean quality locally sourced food with a fun atmosphere and amazing service. I highly recommended trying Juniper & Ivy.
    Juniper & IvyResponded on 5 December 2024
    Joyce, thank you for your support and kind words. We truly appreciate your business and hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable dining experience.

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  10. Denise

    Las Vegas

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner enjoyed the ambiance and booth. Great service too!
    Juniper & IvyResponded on 5 December 2024
    Thank you for your kind words, Denise. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your dining experience at Juniper and Ivy. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional service and creating an inviting ambiance for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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FAQs

Juniper & Ivy is rated 4.6 stars by 8028 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Juniper & Ivy restaurant

Juniper & Ivy

4.6
$31 to $50
Unspecified
Little Italy

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Juniper & Ivy

2228 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Located on Kettner Blvd, between Juniper and Ivy cross streets.
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer valet service Tuesday to Sunday
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 269-9036
  • Catering
    Juniper and Ivy does not have a set catering menu in play at the time. If you are interested in catering or large group take out <br /><br />Please contact - events@juniperandivy.com or ktrelenberg@juniperandivy.com or call 619.487.9627 and we will be happy to work with you to accommodate your groups needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Juniper and Ivy has many options for celebrating special occasions big and small, with customizable menus and dedicated staff. Contact ktrelenberg@juniperandivy.com or call 619.487.9627 for a quote.
  • Private party contact
    Kirsten Trelenberg: (619) 487-9627
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