Verbena Kitchen

Name: Verbena Kitchen
Address: 3043 University Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92104
Telephone: (619) 269-5776
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

14 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for happy hour

Bustling North Park Eatery located at 3043 University Avenue in the heart of North Park across from Seven Grand and next door to Target and North Park Fitness and the Yoga Box, comes the first solo venture from event powerhouse Jillian Ziska of Social Anthology - San Diego's newest hospitality brand. The hospitality veteran has come out of the pandemic with fresh ideas, designs, and recipes for this restaurant concept, Verbena Kitchen. Verbena Kitchen will operate Wednesday through Sunday for happy hour and dinner plus brunch service on the Weekends.

Verbena Kitchen is launching its private dinner series once a month as an experience through Open Table! Check out our home page, website, or IG for more information on private events, brunch, menu options, cocktails, and experiences! We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 269-5776
Website
https://verbenakitchensd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Bring the wonder of Verbena Kitchen to you! Our event team can assist with planning and catering events ranging from 10-200 guests. You can choose from our wide range of exclusive venues, design a custom food and beverage menu and enhance your experience with custom furniture and florals for your off site experience!
Private party facilities
Verbena Kitchen offers private events any day of the week! Our chef and our mixologist will curate custom menus for your experience and our events director will ensure your occasion is planned and executed flawlessly. Florals, custom furniture reservations and table top decorations are also available!

Location
3043 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Area
North Park
Cross Street
VK is East of the Target on University Avenue near Grim Avenue.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Matteo's Ultimate Cinnamon RollUSD 10.00
(limited offerings) Carmel apple sauce, candied pecans, cream cheese
Egg Salad SandwichUSD 15.00
Local croissant, dijonaise, cucumber, radish sprouts, garden salad
Not Avocado ToastUSD 15.00
Stuffed avocado, pickled onions, poached eggs, cauliflower tabouli, hummus
Canadian BltishUSD 15.00
Canadian bacon, dijon aioli, arugula, heirloom tomato, fried egg, american cheese
ChilaquilesUSD 14.00
Red salsa, black beans, red onion, cilantro, spicy crema, poached eggs
French ToastUSD 13.00
Whipped nutella, roasted strawberries, banana
Bistro Steak & EggsUSD 29.00
Creamy polenta, pickled shallots, poached egg, parmesan cheese

Locals Only

Farmer's Market SaladUSD 13.00
Farmer greens, local apples, candied pecans, artisanal cheddar cheese, balsamic reduction
Cheese and Charcuterie BoardUSD 19.00
Venissimo cheeses, artisanal meats, seven-minute egg, chefs accoutrements
Deviled EggsUSD 15.00
Avocado, cilantro, crab
Wagyu Beef TartareUSD 18.00
Cured egg yolk, dijon aioli, capers, fermented mushrooms, salted cucumbers, crackers
Winter Squash HummusUSD 15.00
Fall spices, goat cheese, saba, pickled shallots, cucumber, crackers
Burrata ToastUSD 15.00
Prosciutto, carrot top pesto, pickled tomatoes
VK BurgerUSD 18.00
Grass-fed beef, dijonnaise, onion jam, arugula, pickled stuff

Under the Sea

Salmon ToastUSD 16.00
Heirloom tomatoes, whipped cream cheese, pickled shallots, capers, everything spice
Shrimp and GritsUSD 18.00
Spiced shrimp, creamy grits, pickled pepper relish, poached egg
Peruvian Shrimp CevicheUSD 15.00
Aji amarillo, red onion, lime, furikake, sweet potatoes, Peruvian corn nuts
Oysters
House made hot sauce, mignonette, cocktail sauce
- Half DozenUSD 18.00
Seared Local TunaUSD 23.00
Green harissa aioli, pickled potatoes, cilantro and pomegranate vinaigrette, zaatar

Sides

GritsUSD 5.00
FruitUSD 4.00
Canadian BaconUSD 5.00
Poached EggUSD 2.00
Deviled EggUSD 3.00
Chili Braised ChickenUSD 5.00
Smoked SalmonUSD 6.00

Drink Specials

Check out our cocktail menu for our seasonal libations!

Sangria Pitcher
Californian Pinot Noir, Fig Port, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Citrus, Peach
- Serves 4USD 42.00
Bottle of SparklingUSD 20.00
California Sparkling + Orange Juice
The Gucci MaryUSD 15.00
White Truffle Bloody Mary + Deviled Egg
Hibiscus 75USD 11.00
Gin, Lemon, Hibiscus Simple, Sparkling
The Morning BuzzUSD 12.00
Cold Brew, Vodka, Condensed Milk, Almond Milk, Cardamom Bitters

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

182 Reviews

JM
JoyM
San Diego
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made a reservation a month in advance. Confirmed the night before. Show up with my group and the restaurant was closed with no warning or notice. Emailed management as to why and said they had no reservation notice from Open Table. That doesn’t explain why the restaurant was closed during their normal business hours anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️.. super disappointed as I was looking toward to brunch with my bridesmaids here and had to settle for a different place down the street.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I had reservations for today, April 30th, at 12:30 pm. Showed up to the restaurant with my guests, on time, after finally finding parking, and the restaurant is closed!!! Unbelievable.
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NataliaX
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is soooo good. My friends and I loved and for sure will go back there. The waiter was very sympathetic and professional. The only thing that I could complain is that was too noisy for a moment ( not all the time, but I almost couldn’t hear my friends). I super recommend this place.
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Jams
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The drinks were fantastic. I got something with passionfruit and would have it again 10 x over. Food was a little pricey for portion, but that's almost everywhere. Service was amazing, our waitress was awesome. The atmosphere was great for carrying on a conversation, and the chairs were stylish and comfy.
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RyanD
San Diego
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cool little spot for a date night. Great deal on the oysters! Creative cocktails. But honestly, the food, though fresh and light, flavors lacked any serious interest/depth. They all just seemed rather muted honestly, especially for the price. I think a reasonable place for a happy hour drink and quick small bite, but I wouldn't go there for dinner.
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margauxo
San Diego
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 April 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went for restaurant week. They had ran out of everything I ordered. Had to settle for what they had left and food came out cold!
Verbena KitchenResponded on 7 April 2023
Hi, what hot items did you order that you were not happy with the temperature?
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LouiseK
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In San Diego for a conference, we were fortunate to find a spot at Verbena Kitchen during Restaurant Week. The food was imaginative and delicious, and we really liked the vibe. Our group of 4 (2 in their 20s, 2 in their 60s) all had a really positive experience.
Verbena KitchenResponded on 6 April 2023
LouiseK, thank you and so glad you all enjoyed the vibe and the food! Please do come back and let us know when you are going to join again so we can offer you a free round of drinks!
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SD1FOODIE
VIP
San Diego
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 26 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch.
Verbena KitchenResponded on 6 April 2023
Brunch is our fave! Please come back soon. If you're looking for a private space with a custom menu for an upcoming special event/occasion, please do let us know! We specialize in private events!
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Rosijoni
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 26 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Music level could be lowered and it would be nice if they kept doors closed on a’cild day. But the Dr things don’t detract from the fact that our breakfast was delicious and we savored and enjoyed every morsel.
Verbena KitchenResponded on 6 April 2023
Sorry about the volume level! We will keep that in mind, thanks for the wonderful review and we are so glad you enjoyed our fresh spring menu!
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MelissaF
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was excellent—we particularly loved the deviled eggs. Ambiance was cozy and sophisticated. Will return many times!
Verbena KitchenResponded on 6 April 2023
Thanks Melissa! Please let us know when you come back so we can mark you as a VIP and get you a complimentary round of drinks!
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FAQs

Verbena Kitchen offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Verbena Kitchen also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 269-5776.

Verbena Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

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3043 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

Additional information

Cross Street
VK is East of the Target on University Avenue near Grim Avenue.
Area
North Park
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://verbenakitchensd.com/
Phone number
(619) 269-5776
Catering
Bring the wonder of Verbena Kitchen to you! Our event team can assist with planning and catering events ranging from 10-200 guests. You can choose from our wide range of exclusive venues, design a custom food and beverage menu and enhance your experience with custom furniture and florals for your off site experience!
Private party facilities
Verbena Kitchen offers private events any day of the week! Our chef and our mixologist will curate custom menus for your experience and our events director will ensure your occasion is planned and executed flawlessly. Florals, custom furniture reservations and table top decorations are also available!

Verbena Kitchen

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Deviled Eggs

Matteo's Ultimate Cinnamon Roll

Shrimp and Grits

Get After It

Matteo's Ultimate Cinnamon RollUSD 10.00

Egg Salad SandwichUSD 15.00

Not Avocado ToastUSD 15.00

Canadian BltishUSD 15.00

ChilaquilesUSD 14.00

French ToastUSD 13.00

Bistro Steak & EggsUSD 29.00

Locals Only

Farmer's Market SaladUSD 13.00

Cheese and Charcuterie BoardUSD 19.00

Deviled EggsUSD 15.00

Wagyu Beef TartareUSD 18.00

Winter Squash HummusUSD 15.00

Burrata ToastUSD 15.00

VK BurgerUSD 18.00

Under the Sea

Salmon ToastUSD 16.00

Shrimp and GritsUSD 18.00

Peruvian Shrimp CevicheUSD 15.00

Oysters

Seared Local TunaUSD 23.00

Sides

GritsUSD 5.00

FruitUSD 4.00

Canadian BaconUSD 5.00

Poached EggUSD 2.00

Deviled EggUSD 3.00

Chili Braised ChickenUSD 5.00

Smoked SalmonUSD 6.00

Drink Specials

Sangria Pitcher

Bottle of SparklingUSD 20.00

The Gucci MaryUSD 15.00

Hibiscus 75USD 11.00

The Morning BuzzUSD 12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Verbena Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Verbena Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Verbena Kitchen currently accepting bookings?

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