Juniper & Ivy

Juniper & Ivy is a trendy, upscale restaurant located in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood. Specializing in tapas/small plates and New American cuisine, the restaurant offers a variety of options for both meat-eaters and those with dietary restrictions, including pescatarian and vegan options.

The restaurant provides a unique dining experience with its impressive utilities, including outdoor seating, a full bar, private dining options, and gender-neutral restrooms. Juniper & Ivy is also known for its attentive service, accommodating staff, and diverse menu featuring local ingredients and flavors.

One standout dish at Juniper & Ivy is the Spanish octopus, which has received rave reviews for its tender texture and flavorful sauce pairing. Other highlights include the lion's mane bigoli, Fanny oysters, and snow peas with pistachio pesto and creme fraiche.

Overall, Juniper & Ivy offers a memorable dining experience with a blend of sophistication and casual ambiance, making it the perfect spot for a special occasion or a cozy date night. Whether you're looking to enjoy a variety of small plates or indulge in a main course, Juniper & Ivy is sure to impress with its innovative dishes and welcoming atmosphere.

Juniper & Ivy Menu

Location

Address: 2228 Kettner Blvd San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 269-9036

🕓 Work Hours
MON 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
TUE 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WED 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THU 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SAT 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SUN 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Delivery
    No
  • Takeout
    No
  • Pescatarian Options
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Trendy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Valet Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Best nights on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Offers Military Discount
    Yes
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Open to All
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Not Good For Dancing
    No
  • Pool Table
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Smoking
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes
  • Bike Parking
    No

Last Reviews

  • Author: Natalie T.

    28 July 2024

    Came here again last night and it's still 5 stars lol really just wanted to share some more photos.

  • Author: Katie S.

    24 July 2024

    Attended a private event here recently and it was very well executed. One of the best events I've attended. Just the right amount of professionalism and fun! A great space to enjoy music, a lively reception and not to mention the food.... Great display of local ingredients & flavors!! Can't wait to come back for another visit

  • Author: Scott S.

    24 July 2024

    Overall a good restaurant, but in my opinion overpriced for the flavors. I appreciate the story of local farming, but wished those ingredients were highlighted more honestly and expected a step above in flavor/concept. The space is beautiful and large. Service was amazing. Cocktails were excellent. Tried the Stones Throw and High And Dry and really enjoyed both of them. Just had higher expectations for the food for the price. But overall still good, just not great. More details: SD halibut hand roll: 3.5 - wrapped in a perilla leaf and a small touch of sauces applied. this was good, but for such a small bite I would have preferred something that packed more of a punch. R&L farms stone fruit: 2.5 - this was a big miss for me. I would have preferred for the stone fruit to really be highlighted as the predominant flavor, but everything sort of fell flat in the almond crema which took over and the dish was lacking a lot of acidity in my opinion. Pixca farms summer beans: 3.5 - these were decent. I liked all of the beans except for the dragons tongue. That felt like it needed a different preparation or blanched for longer or something as they were pretty tough. flavors were decent. Miso black cod: 4 - this dish on its own was delicious, but it had such a delicate flavor profile that I'm not sure how it belongs on a small plates menu, it got lost by the two dishes to either side of it. Spanish octopus: 4.5 - this was my favorite dish. some of the best cooked octopus I've had in San Diego so far. super soft and tender with just enough chew to it. I thought the sauce pairing was just alright, but the cook on the octopus made up for it. Rigatoni al forno: 4 - this was pretty good. really rich in flavor and pasta cooked really well. wish it had something with a touch of texture in it though, but overall was enjoyable. Worth visiting to have a good meal, but yeah, on the expensive side for the flavor quality.

  • Author: Nick D.

    22 July 2024

    This was our first super fine dining experience and we felt that is was reasonably priced for super high-quality food. Small plates, even those that suggest shareable are really quite small for the price. Mains were hard to choose from but we ended up sharing a fantastic sea bass. Disappointed that Blaise isn't associated with it anymore -- it's why we sought it out for our anniversary celebration. Despite his absence, we felt like royalty and we're treated especially well. I was surprised how big it was on the inside, as it looks much smaller from the street. Fantastic wine selection, but be careful - we ordered a bottle and the waiter recommended something he liked better and paired well with our choices. We assumed it would be comparable in price to what we ordered, but neglected to mention it was 3X the price of what we were expecting to pay, we should have asked, $90 is ridiculous for a bottle of beaujolais.

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