KUMAMOTO OYSTER
$ 5.00Fresh Kumamoto oyster served on a bed of crushed ice, garnished with heritage chow chow and vibrant micro arugula.
Fresh Kumamoto oyster served on a bed of crushed ice, garnished with heritage chow chow and vibrant micro arugula.
Delicate sesame leaf wrapped around savory spicy tuna, sriracha aioli, crisp cucumber, and crunchy furikake.
Crispy corn tostada layered with fresh albacore, shark sauce, creamy avocado, pickled onion, and radish.
Masterfully seared day boat scallop glistening with rich miso butter, chili crunch, and fresh chives.
Skewers of charred Jidori chicken glazed in togarashi tare, topped with sesame-negi and crispy allium.
Succulent grilled pork belly finished with a sweet banana ketchup glaze, birdseye sugarcane gel, and aleppo oil.
Tender binchotan-smoked lemongrass beef served with salted peanuts and vibrant jeow som dipping sauce.
Thick slice of warm, rustic house sourdough served with whipped salted honey butter.
Delicately shaved raw beef carpaccio fanned across a chilled plate, dressed with spring onion vinaigrette, anchovy aioli, arugula, and croutons.
Rich roasted bone marrow paired with finely diced beef tartare, creamy tonnato sauce, and artisanal sourdough.
Vibrant red tuna crudo slices dressed in citrus ponzu, cucumber, berry radish, date molasses, and morita oil.
Fresh rockfish cured in a tangy guajillo aguachile broth, garnished with avocado, serrano, and jalapeño oil.
Juicy black tiger shrimp served over golden lady mango chunks, shallot peanut crunch, and tamarind vinaigrette.
Sweet seasonal melon paired with cured tuna bresaola, yuzu curd, macadamia crunch, and sesame.
Tender charred squashini squash topped with crumbled feta, pea chimichurri, and charred tomato vinaigrette.
Crispy corn-battered oysters piled with a farm egg, calamansi aioli, and fresno chilies.
Salt-roasted spot prawns dusted with cured egg yolk, bird eye chili, fried garlic, and curry leaf.
Thick charred cauliflower steak sitting atop romesco sauce, crowned with a pine nut relish and sweet pepper.
Handmade three-cheese tortellini in an aged parmesan brodo with foraged mushrooms, sugar snap peas, leeks, and aged parm.
Al dente rigatoni coated in hearty pork bolognese, topped with a cool dollop of stracciatella, fresh basil, and grana padano.
Meticulously sliced Jidori chicken roulade with harissa mousse filling, cauliflower puree, root vegetables, and braised kale.
Buttery miso-glazed black cod fillet in mushroom dashi with roasted shiitake mushrooms and glazed shishito pepper.
Medium-rare wood-grilled flat iron steak with an achiote rub, served alongside roasted peppers and market avocado.
Massive 22oz Tajima NY strip steak with umami glaze, J&I fries, togarashi aioli, and king trumpet mushrooms.
Crispy-skinned Mary's roasted duck served with flavorful fried rice, baby bok choy, general tso, and duck jus.
Crystal-clear cocktail featuring vodka, white sesame, banane du bresil, and lime.
Elegant cocktail combining Japanese gin, fuji apple, miso honey, and yuzu.
Silky Caribbean rum cocktail with honeydew, pandan, coconut milk, and sudachi.
Pristine martini-style drink made with olive oil washed gin, dry vermouth, and amalfi limoncello.
Complex tropical cocktail featuring caribbean rum, white cacao, pineapple, chamomile, smoked chili, and lemon.
Refreshing tequila drink with aloe, maraschino, agave, and lime.
Smoky mezcal cocktail featuring cocchi rosa, ramazzotti, pepino, sal de gusano, and lime.
Spirit-forward drink with bourbon, calvados, artichoke amaro, lemon, and black walnut bitters.
Impeccably stirred dark mahogany cocktail with rye, sweet vermouth, china china, and centum herbis liqueur.
Vibrant ruby-red mocktail made with pomegranate, lime, orange blossom, and mineral water.
Effervescent non-alcoholic drink featuring fuji apple, miso honey, yuzu, and tonic.
Soft peach-hued mocktail with white peach, elderflower, sea salt, and lemon.
Crisp, golden Japanese-style rice lager from Fall Brewing Co. San Diego, CA.
Hazy golden Belgian blonde ale from Societe Brewing Co. San Diego, CA.
Classic deep amber ale with copper highlights from Pizza Port Brewing San Diego, CA.
Bright, hop-forward West Coast IPA from Burning Beard Brewing San Diego, CA.
Brilliantly clear IPA with a piney aroma from Societe Brewing San Diego, CA.
Fruity, brightly colored sour ale from Second Chance Brewing Co. San Diego, CA.
Refreshing non-alcoholic Japanese lager from Rationale, San Diego, CA.
Craft non-alcoholic IPA from Best Day Brewing, San Diego, CA.
Rich amber dessert wine from Ambonnay Grand Cru, FR.
Golden sweet dessert wine from Veneto, IT.
Luminous honey-colored dessert wine from Coteaux du Layon Chaume 1er Cru, FR.
Sparkling pale gold Riesling Auslese from 'Felseneck', Nahe, DE.
Aged amber-gold vintage dessert wine from Coteaux du Layon, FR.
Decadent, rich golden Ausbruch wine from Rust, AT.
Deeply golden late harvest wine from Alexander Valley, CA.
Brilliant amber Tokaji Aszú wine from Tokaji, HU.
Classic rich amber Sauternes from Bordeaux, FR.
Deep ruby-red port wine from Oporto, PT.
Aged tawny port showcasing a magnificent mahogany color from Villa Nova de Gaia, PT.
Rich nut-brown Madeira wine from Savannah, Boston, and New York series.
Complex single-cask Madeira wine with deep caramel tones.
Freshly brewed espresso with a rich, velvety crema layer, or americano, latte, and cappuccino.
Selection of fine teas including English Breakfast, China Jasmine Green, Georgia Peach, Chamomile, and Wishing Well.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Little Italy, Juniper and Ivy stands as a premier destination for imaginative New American cuisine. Housed within a stunningly repurposed historic brick building, the restaurant marries industrial architecture with warm, artistic interiors, creating a sophisticated yet inviting dining environment. Under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Alex Penkin and Chef de Cuisine Khine Moore, the kitchen continuously pushes creative boundaries while maintaining a deep respect for foundational flavors.
Diners frequently praise the exceptional attention to detail across the menu. The House Sourdough has earned legendary status among regulars, celebrated for its blistered, flaky crust, cloud-like interior, and rich whipped salted honey butter. Seafood enthusiasts are consistently captivated by the Miso Black Cod, which reviewers hail as one of the best in the city, offering a melt-in-your-mouth flakiness balanced with a savory-sweet glaze and rich mushroom dashi. Other standout plates include the delicate Beef Carpaccio, the hearty Three Cheese Tortellini in aged parmesan brodo, and innovative small bites like the Spicy Tuna Handroll and Day Boat Scallop.
Juniper and Ivy's beverage program is equally compelling, featuring an inventive cocktail menu with exotic flavor profiles such as the Fujiyama and Jade Python, alongside an extensive, carefully curated wine list guided by knowledgeable sommelier service. Patrons frequently highlight the attentive, professional hospitality and the lively, well-designed dining room ambiance. Whether you are celebrating a milestone birthday, hosting a romantic evening, or simply exploring San Diego's culinary frontier, Juniper and Ivy promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
554 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
477 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108
1620 Camino De La Reina Bldg E, San Diego, CA 92108
1959 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
4428 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
4375 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA 92111
Juniper and Ivy is located at 2228 Kettner Blvd in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, offering valet parking for convenience.
Some of the most celebrated dishes include the House Sourdough with salted honey butter, the Miso Black Cod with mushroom dashi, and the handmade Three Cheese Tortellini in aged parm brodo.
Yes, the menu features several thoughtfully crafted vegetarian options such as the Charred Cauliflower Steak with romesco, G&D Squashini with feta, and House Sourdough.
Yes, the restaurant has an in-house sommelier named Dan who curates an exceptional selection of wines, dessert wines, and craft local beers to complement the New American fare.
Reservations can be made directly through their official website or via OpenTable/Google Reserve, which is highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.
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