Wormwood

Name: Wormwood
Address: 4677 30th St, San Diego, CA, United States, 92116-3245
Telephone: (619) 915-6706
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

786 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Wormwood invites you to explore a bygone era when poets, writers, and painters found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Discover fine Absinthes as we share stories of its golden age and guide your palate on a unique journey.

Our restaurant blends French elegance with bohemian charm, creating a cozy haven for food lovers. Each dish, from wagyu tartare to fresh oysters, celebrates local flavors and craftsmanship. Experience curated tastes of our coastal region with passion and finesse.

We offer French wines and unique cocktails with a twist on classics. Every meal and drink promises adventure and cherished memories. Discover the fusion of past and present where dining is an unparalleled experience.

Enjoy our three dining areas: a cozy indoor space with an open kitchen, an enchanting patio for serene outdoor dining, and the Secret Garden, a speakeasy bar with a unique cocktail menu and Green Hour. We also host private events, from dinners to weddings, ensuring every occasion is memorable.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 915-6706
Website
http://www.wormwoodsd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Aldo Negrete
Private party facilities
Create the elegant and whimsical social or corporate event of your dreams here in San Diego. Let our team elevate your guest’s experience with a Chef’s Table Dinner, Absinthe Tasting, and Live Music & Entertainment.
Private party contact
Amar Harrag: (619) 573-0289

Location
4677 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116-3245
Area
North Park
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wormwood's 3rd Anniversary Celebration Menu
USD 120.00 per person
3 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
We are excited to celebrate our third-year anniversary with you by featuring a 6-course menu created by our amazing culinary team! The menu includes a couple of our top sellers and some special items only available for this week. Join us for an amazing night with live music, special wines & cocktails, the usual bustling atmosphere of old Paris and some giveaways! Wine pairings hand-selected by our sommelier available as well! A bientôt !!
The Gourmet Hour
USD 60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in our exclusive early evening dining experience. The Gourmet Hour. Savor a carefully curated three-course menu that showcases some of our favorite dishes at a special price of $60 per person.
Wormwood's Celebration Tasting Menu $120pp
USD 120.00 per person
Multiple dates available
$120 per person. Marking a special occasion? Indulge in the spirit of La Bohème with our exquisite seven-course “Best of Wormwood” tasting menu featuring our signature caviar, oysters and a champagne toast. Perfect for commemorating life's special moments!

Offers

Live Music
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Featuring rotating artists playing live music in the enchanted patio from 6-8pm on Sunday evenings. (Weather permitting)

Gourmet HourUSD 60.00
Indulge in our exclusive early evening dining experience. The Gourmet Hour. Savor a carefully curated three-course menu that showcases some of our favorite dishes at a special price.
Carpe DiemUSD 90.00
Savor Chef's Curated Six Course Dinner. A Giving Moment, Featuring Seasonal and Local Ingredients Experience Chef's Passion and the True French 'Art De Vivre'
Celebration in StyleUSD 120.00
Indulge in the Spirit if La Bohème with our Exquisite Seven-Course 'Best of Wormwood' Tasting Menu. Perfect for Commemorating Life's Special Moments. Menu Highlights include a Glass of Champagne, Fresh Oysters, Luxurious caviar & Coquilles St jacques.

Canapés

MadeleineUSD 8.00
Buckwheat, Whipped Fromage, Smoked Char Roe
DelicacyUSD 8.00
Oyster Butter, Sago Pearls, Golden Kiwi, Trout Roe, Champagne Foam
Coquille Saint JacquesUSD 12.00
Guanciale, Pecorino, Fresno
Huître x4USD 17.00
Pamplemousse, Mezcal Mignonette, Cara Cara, Amaranth

Les Salades

Burrata CrémeuseUSD 23.00
Summer Greens, Farmers Market Tomatoes, Fig, White Balsamic
Salade LyonnaiseUSD 21.00
Smoked Sablefish, Caesar Beurre Monté, Poached Egg, Frisée, Pickled Onions, Parmesan
BettravesUSD 19.00
Rye Tart, Herbed Fromage, Pistachio, Citrus, Zaatar

Pour L'Amour de Partager

PainUSD 12.00
Parker House Loaf, Seaweed Butter
Tarte aux OignonsUSD 22.00
Caramelized Onion, Puff Pastry, French Onion Demi-Glace, Petit Basque
Poisson CruUSD 26.00
Shinko Pear, Avocado, Celery, Morita Pearls, Kombu Tomato Dashi
Wagyu TartareUSD 31.00
Roasted Bone Marrow, Mustard, Pickled Serrano, Bordelaise, Sourdough

Pièce de Resistance

Fromage et Maïs AgnolottiUSD 32.00
Wild Local Mushrooms, Mascarpone, Roasted Poblano, Pastis-Pecorino Foam
Poulet à la MoutardeUSD 36.00
Mustard Greens, Mustard Seeds, Poulet Demi-Glace, Apricot
PoissonUSD 38.00
Mussels, Farm Fennel & Carrot, Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc
Steak du BoucherUSD 48.00
Porcini & Espelette Crusted Wagyu, Mushroom Bordelaise, Pomme Paillasson, Raclette Fondue

Le Fromage

Cheese PlatterUSD 8.00
Selection of 1, 2 or 3 Cheeses Served with Condiments

Les Desserts

Citron et CrèmeUSD 14.00
Local Citrus, Alpine Spruce, Crème Fraîche, Absinthe, Meringue
Tarte au ChocolatUSD 15.00
Banana, Salted Caramel, Malt Crème Anglaise
Crème BruléeUSD 15.00
Abstinthe, Regier Family Local Peaches, Caramel, Taj Farm Crema

Absinthe

"Absinthe is the only decent drink that suits an artist." Paul Gauguin

Absinthes de France

Absinthe Ordanaire 92USD 13.00
Absinthe 1804USD 32.00
Combier BlanchetteUSD 18.00
Eliz GorgoneUSD 31.00
Grande AbsenteUSD 20.00
Jade C.F. Berger 1898USD 28.00
Jade Esprit EdouardUSD 35.00
La Fee ParisienneUSD 18.00
La Fee BlancheUSD 18.00
La Muse VerteUSD 18.00
LucidUSD 18.00
Pernod 136USD 19.00
Paul Devoille Absinthe du CentenaireUSD 25.00
Vieux Pontarlier 3-YearUSD 32.00
Vieux PontarlierUSD 15.00

Absinthes d'Europe

Butterfly Classic (Switzerland)USD 22.00
Duplais Blanche (Switzerland)USD 20.00
Duplais Verte 136 (Switzerland)USD 19.00
Gruene Fee 130 (Austria)USD 13.00
Kubler (Switzerland)USD 18.00
La Clandestine (Switzerland)USD 20.00

Absinthes des USA

Barber Lee (California)USD 22.00
Dead of NightUSD 16.00
Doc Herson's Green (New York)USD 21.00
Doc Herson's White Poppy (New York)USD 20.00
Emperor Norton 136 (California)USD 20.00
Leopolds Bros Verte (Colorado)USD 18.00
ReBru Absinthe Superieure (California)USD 16.00
Two James Nain Rouge Verte (Michigan)USD 14.00
Vieux Carre (Pennsylvania)USD 16.00
St Georges CaliforniaUSD 15.00

Pastis

H BardouinUSD 13.00
HerbsainteUSD 15.00
La Muse VerteUSD 13.00
Pernod 136USD 16.00
Prado MarseilleUSD 13.00
RicardUSD 15.00

What 786 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Neighbourhood gem
San Diego
French
San Diego
Neighbourhood gem
San Diego
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wormwood offers a charming blend of modern and rustic ambiance, delivering an "outstanding dining experience" with "exceptional" food and "top-notch" service. The menu features creative dishes that are "visually stunning" and delicious. Diners enjoy the intimate garden setting and a unique selection of absinthe, making it a "must-visit" spot in San Diego.

786 Reviews

C
Celeste
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely tasting menu, chefs options. Great service and interesting food. Beautiful presentation.
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Marypat
Omaha
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food and service. The garden patio is a delightful space and our server, and all support staff, were so warm, knowledgeable and professional. This was a first visit, but certainly not the last!!
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Joshua
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. Wonderful people, $250 for dinner for 3.
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S
Stone
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and top notch service. The agnolotti and cod were our favorites, as well as my cocktail, French Riviera Sour. Looking forward to next time !
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C
Chantal
Montreal
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was extremely cold in there!!!! So many people were eating with their jacket on which is not a great experience. There’s at thermostat near the bathroom and it said it was 53 in there. The backdoor was kept open. I was literally shivering. It’s really hard to enjoy a really nice meal when you’re that cold. I just wanted to go home and be in my warm car or warm house or an other warm restaurant. It was also very, very loud. It was hard to have a conversation. It was a new experience for all 4 of us and unfortunately we won’t go back because being that cold during dinner is definitely not worth hundreds of dollars and we wouldn’t want to experience that again. the food was good overall. The waiter too.
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Elise
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner in a nice atmosphere. The service was terrific, and the food and drinks were delicious! I can't wait to go back again and try the secret garden.
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EmmaG
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants on rotation! They are constant and service is always on point. We absolutely recommend the golden hour’ dining experience ($60) for a 3 course gourmet meal. Lucas, the GM is fantastic and deserves 100 stars! He makes it a point to go to each table and goes above and beyond to make his guests experience a memorable one.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant in San Diego without a doubt! Incredible staff and food every single time! We can’t stop going back!
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F
San Diego
159 reviews
vip
5.0
159 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
WOW! The Chef is a culinary genius. Highly complex dishes presented beautifully and the flavors combined expertly. The entire staff is highly trained, personable and very knowledgeable, the atmosphere is transporting. You truly feel like you are dining in the French countryside - so chic yet comfortable. The music was also a very nice touch. Every detail was thought out - this place is a MUST GO if you enjoy fine dining, great service and beautiful atmosphere. We had some special requests and the staff responded to each one perfectly. THANK YOU Wormwood for an unforgettable dining experience.
1 person found this helpful
C
Cammie
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very unique dishes and well done. We enjoyed our dinner and the service was great. Highly recommend the oysters and the wagyu tartare. The chicken was flavorful and the cocktails are amazing.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Wormwood is rated 4.7 stars by 786 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

4677 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116-3245

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
North Park
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Aldo Negrete
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wormwoodsd.com/
Phone number
(619) 915-6706
Private party facilities
Create the elegant and whimsical social or corporate event of your dreams here in San Diego. Let our team elevate your guest’s experience with a Chef’s Table Dinner, Absinthe Tasting, and Live Music & Entertainment.
Private party contact
Amar Harrag: (619) 573-0289

Wormwood

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Wormwood's 3rd Anniversary Celebration Menu

The Gourmet Hour

Wormwood's Celebration Tasting Menu $120pp

Live Music

Tasting Menus

Gourmet HourUSD 60.00

Carpe DiemUSD 90.00

Celebration in StyleUSD 120.00

Canapés

MadeleineUSD 8.00

DelicacyUSD 8.00

Coquille Saint JacquesUSD 12.00

Huître x4USD 17.00

Les Salades

Burrata CrémeuseUSD 23.00

Salade LyonnaiseUSD 21.00

BettravesUSD 19.00

Pour L'Amour de Partager

PainUSD 12.00

Tarte aux OignonsUSD 22.00

Poisson CruUSD 26.00

Wagyu TartareUSD 31.00

Pièce de Resistance

Fromage et Maïs AgnolottiUSD 32.00

Poulet à la MoutardeUSD 36.00

PoissonUSD 38.00

Steak du BoucherUSD 48.00

Le Fromage

Cheese PlatterUSD 8.00

Les Desserts

Citron et CrèmeUSD 14.00

Tarte au ChocolatUSD 15.00

Crème BruléeUSD 15.00

Absinthe

Absinthes de France

Absinthe Ordanaire 92USD 13.00

Absinthe 1804USD 32.00

Combier BlanchetteUSD 18.00

Eliz GorgoneUSD 31.00

Grande AbsenteUSD 20.00

Jade C.F. Berger 1898USD 28.00

Jade Esprit EdouardUSD 35.00

La Fee ParisienneUSD 18.00

La Fee BlancheUSD 18.00

La Muse VerteUSD 18.00

LucidUSD 18.00

Pernod 136USD 19.00

Paul Devoille Absinthe du CentenaireUSD 25.00

Vieux Pontarlier 3-YearUSD 32.00

Vieux PontarlierUSD 15.00

Absinthes d'Europe

Butterfly Classic (Switzerland)USD 22.00

Duplais Blanche (Switzerland)USD 20.00

Duplais Verte 136 (Switzerland)USD 19.00

Gruene Fee 130 (Austria)USD 13.00

Kubler (Switzerland)USD 18.00

La Clandestine (Switzerland)USD 20.00

Absinthes des USA

Barber Lee (California)USD 22.00

Dead of NightUSD 16.00

Doc Herson's Green (New York)USD 21.00

Doc Herson's White Poppy (New York)USD 20.00

Emperor Norton 136 (California)USD 20.00

Leopolds Bros Verte (Colorado)USD 18.00

ReBru Absinthe Superieure (California)USD 16.00

Two James Nain Rouge Verte (Michigan)USD 14.00

Vieux Carre (Pennsylvania)USD 16.00

St Georges CaliforniaUSD 15.00

Pastis

H BardouinUSD 13.00

HerbsainteUSD 15.00

La Muse VerteUSD 13.00

Pernod 136USD 16.00

Prado MarseilleUSD 13.00

RicardUSD 15.00