Fernside
1946 Fern St, San Diego
(619) 255-9591
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FERNSIDE BURGER
Two Smashed Patties. American Cheese. Fern Sauce. Shredded Lettuce. Fresh Onion. Pickle. Brioche bun.
MEXICAN FIRING SQUAD SLUSHEE!!!
Tequila. Lime. Hibiscus. Pomegranate. Ango.
CHICKEN WINGS
Choice of House Buffalo, Spicy Dry Rub or Korean BBQ. Served with house blue cheese, rancho or miso ranch, carrots & celery.
NOT A PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
The Fresh Prince of Cheesesteaks. Rooted in Philly but definitely a West Coast thing. Ribeye. Provolone. Caramelized Onions. Bell Peppers. Citrus Jalapeno Aioli.
CAB FRANC - Jolie Laide "Glou d'Etat" (Healdsburg, CA)
Red Wine. 2022 Vintage. A red wine blend of 38% Valdigue, 33% Mourvedre, 17% Grenache, and 12% a mix of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. The nose shows a bright approachable style with red fruits, garrigue, cedar shavings and pepper spice. The palate is light and bright with lifted red berries, a light hit of pepper and some cedar on the exhale.
SHARK A DAIQ SLUSHEE!!!
Rum. Aperol. Watermelon. Lime. Danger!
FRIED CHICKEN SANDO
Fried Chicken Breast. B&B Pickles. Grilled Jalapeno. Creamy Slaw. Lemon Aioli. Potato Bun.
GAMAY - Breaking Bread 2022 (Healdsburg, CA)
100% Gamay produced in tru Beaujolais style. Great with all food and even better chilled on a hot day.
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FERNSIDE BURGER
Two Smashed Patties. American Cheese. Fern Sauce. Shredded Lettuce. Fresh Onion. Pickle. Brioche bun.
CHICKEN WINGS
Choice of House Buffalo, Spicy Dry Rub or Korean BBQ. Served with house blue cheese, rancho or miso ranch, carrots & celery.
CRUSTY CAULIFLOWER
Lightly Beer-Battered Fried Cauliflower. House Buffalo Sauce. Carrots & Celery.
BARDSTOWN "Fusion Series #6" - 97.9pf
Fusion Series #656% 3yr Bardstown Bourbon (75/21/4)14% 3yr Bardstown Bourbon (75/15/10)30% 11yr Kentucky Bourbon (75/13/12)
DIET FERNSIDE BURGER
Same great Fernside flavor with just half the patties! So one. There's one patty. It's a single burger.
BETWEEN BREAD
FERNSIDE BURGER
Two Smashed Patties. American Cheese. Fern Sauce. Shredded Lettuce. Fresh Onion. Pickle. Brioche bun.
FRIED CHICKEN SANDO
Fried Chicken Breast. B&B Pickles. Grilled Jalapeno. Creamy Slaw. Lemon Aioli. Potato Bun.
NOT A PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
The Fresh Prince of Cheesesteaks. Rooted in Philly but definitely a West Coast thing. Ribeye. Provolone. Caramelized Onions. Bell Peppers. Citrus Jalapeno Aioli.
CUBANO SANDWICH
Slow-Roasted Pork. Ham. Provolone. Horseradish Dijonnaise. Pickled Red Onion. B&B Pickles. Toasted Roll.Go for the full Cuban experience and add a Mojito for 6 bucks!
BREAKFAST SANDO
Over-Easy Egg. Bacon. American Cheese. Fried Shallots. Sriracha aioli. Hashbrown Cakes. Cheese Sauce. Who doesn't like Breakfast for Dinner?!
PULLED PORK SANDO
Roasted Pulled Pork Shoulder. Mustard BBQ Sauce. Creamy Coleslaw. Potato Bun.
"Fancy" GRILLED CHEESE
Gruyere Cheese. Caramelized Onions. Arugula. Levain Bread
VEGAN BURGER
Black Bean Patty, Guacamole. Pico de Gallo, Jalapeno, Crispy Shallots, & Shredded Lettuce. Served on a Kaiser Roll!
DIET FERNSIDE BURGER
Same great Fernside flavor with just half the patties! So one. There's one patty. It's a single burger.
KIDS Burger
This burger is for kids under 12. If you're an adult and you order this for yourself, you're a child. Served plain as day (meat, cheese, bun), but you have the option to add stuff. Comes with fries.
ITALIAN VEGGIE SANDO
Grilled eggplant and zucchini, provolone, arugula, sun-dried tomato tapenade, balsamic, ciabatta
KIDS Grilled Cheese
This grilled cheese is for kids under 12. If you're an adult and you order this for yourself, you're a child. American cheese and toasted sourdough. Served with fries.
"Buffalo" CHICKEN SANDO
Fried Chicken Breast coated in Buffalo Sauce. Blue Cheese Dressing. Shredded Lettuce. Onion. Brioche Bun.
SNACKS
SOME PICKLES
Pickled vegetables. Made here.
MARINATED OLIVES
Olive Mix. Aleppo Pepper. Lemon Peel. Coriander.
SHARES
CHICKEN WINGS
Choice of House Buffalo, Spicy Dry Rub or Korean BBQ. Served with house blue cheese, rancho or miso ranch, carrots & celery.
PARTY BURGERS!
Meat. American Cheese. Pickle. Fern Sauce. Hawaiian Roll.
CRUSTY CAULIFLOWER
Lightly Beer-Battered Fried Cauliflower. House Buffalo Sauce. Carrots & Celery.
NACHO FRIES
Waffle Wries. Nacho Cheese. Bacon. Salsa Fresca. Avocado Smash. Pickled Red Onion.
SHRIMP FRIED RICE
Rice. Shrimp. Eggs. Carrots. Water Chestnuts. Peas. Siracha Aioli. Sesame Seed. Scallions. Cilantro.
BOWL CHILI
A 16oz serving of our serving house spicy chilli! Watch out! It's got a spicy kick! Served with a dollop of sour cream and green onions
CHILI CHEESE FRIES
Chili. Nacho Cheeze. Sour Cream. Green Onion.
SALADS
CHOPPED SALAD
Kale. Iceberg. Chickpeas. Salami. White Cheddar. Carrots. Kalamata Olives. Shaved Radish. Red Wine Vinaigrette.
WEDGE SALAD
Iceberg Lettuce. Marinated Cherry Tomatoes. Brown Sugar Bacon. Red Onion. Blue Cheese Dressing.
WATERMELON FETA SALAD
SIDES & ADDS
SIDE WAFFLE FRIES
SIDE SALAD
SIDE OF BROWN SUGAR BACON
SIDE FRIED CHICKEN
SIDE GRILLED CHICKEN
SIDE BURGER PATTY
3-4oz all beef patty. Your dog's favorite human treat!
SIDE HASHBROWNS
SIDE CUP-O-CHILI
SIDE VEGAN PATTY
Housemade beet and chickpea patty. Your vegan dog's favorite vegan treat.
SIDE GRILLED SHRIMP
SIDE OF AVOCADO
SIDE FRIED EGG
SAUCES
GIANT FERN SAUCE
8oz portion of our Classic Fern Sauce. Goes Great on...EVERYTHING!!!
Side of RANCH
Side of FERN SAUCE
Side of NACHO CHEEZE
Side of BLUE CHZ
Side of BUFFALO (V)
Side of MISO RANCH
Side of RED WINE VINAIGRETTE (V)
Side of SOUR CREAM
Side of MUSTARD BBQ
Side of SRIRACHA AIOLI
Side of KOREAN BBQ
Side of MAYO
Side of MUSTARD
Side of SWEET BABY RAYS
SIDE OF VEGAN MAYO
2GO N/A BEV
Topo Chico "Grapefruit"
Topo Chico
Root Beer - Sprecher 16oz
MENU COCKTAILS
MEXICAN FIRING SQUAD SLUSHEE!!!
Tequila. Lime. Hibiscus. Pomegranate. Ango.
SHARK A DAIQ SLUSHEE!!!
Rum. Aperol. Watermelon. Lime. Danger!
WHISKEY SMASH - TO-GO
Bourbon. Lemon. Mint. Party!!!
MARGARITA - TO-GO
Tequila. Lime. Cane. It's Skinny!!!! 8oz Bottle
COBRA CLUTCH - TO-G0
Tequila. Mezcal. Lime. Pineapple. Cane. Absinthe. 8oz Bottle
TOKI HIGHBALL - TO-GO
Suntory Toki (Japanese Whisky). Peach-Pear LaCroix. 8oz Bottle
OLD FERNSIDE - TO-GO
Old Forester Bourbon. Brown Butter. Allspice. Chocolate-Angostura Bitters.
APEROL SPRITZ - TO-GO
Aperol. Sparkling Wine. Coconut LaCroix. 8oz Bottle
Michelada Mix - 32oz
Lime. Hot Sauces. Secrets. Add to your own beer or purchase in a Calidad 6 Pack Combo!
HAPPY LIL HIGHBALL - TO-GO
Westland Single Malt Whisky. Sherry's. Douglas Fir. A&W Cream Soda. 8oz Bottle
MOSCOW MULE - TO-GO
Vodka. Lime. Fresh Ginger. Angostura Bitters.
TEPACHE - TO-GO
CHECK OUT THESE MELONS SLUSHEE!!!
Tequila. Melon. Coconut. Pineapple. Lime. BEACHES!!!
GIN & TONIC - TO-GO
Gin. Elderflower. Becherovka. East Imperial Tonic Water. 8oz Bottle
MOJITO - TO-GO
Rum. Lime. Mint. Sugar. Soda. A Cuban Classic!!!
SPICY PALOMA - TO-GO
Jalapeño Tequila. Mezcal. Lime. Squirt. 8oz Bottle
NUDE HOLIDAY - TO-GO
SPIRITS BOTTLESHOP
MEZCAL VAGO ELOTE "Mini" 50ml
This was supposed to be only for the Nomad Hotel, but somehow we got it. It's a must try!
ELIJAH CRAIG "Small Batch" - 94pf
CARPANO ANTICA VERMOUTH "Mini" 50ml
The undisputed king of Vermouth in minature form.
MELLOW CORN - 100pf
Mellow Corn is a bartender favorite and it has an incredibly good/bad label that we hope never changes.
MYER'S RUM "Fernside" SINGLE BARREL
Myer's Rum Fernside Single Barrel finished in Sazerac Rye Barrels. This Jamaican Rum comes from the Long Pond Distillery and works in every cocktail we've tried it with.
BARDSTOWN "Fusion Series #6" - 97.9pf
Fusion Series #656% 3yr Bardstown Bourbon (75/21/4)14% 3yr Bardstown Bourbon (75/15/10)30% 11yr Kentucky Bourbon (75/13/12)
PIKESVILLE STRAIGHT RYE - 110pf
It's finally back after being out of stock for a year. Get it before you can't again.
HEAVEN HILL "7yr" - 100pf
This was Whiskey Advocates #4 whiskey of the year in 2019 and rightfully so.
BLACKENED BOURBON - 90pf
Metallica & Dave Pickerell collaborated to make a delicious whiskey! Ride the Lightning ⚡️⚡️⚡️
MICHTER'S STRAIGHT RYE - 81.4pf
Amazing Single Barrel Rye bottled at 84.8 proof.
SMOKE WAGON UNCUT "The Younger" - 114.76pf
One of the newest releases from Smoke Wagon. A must try!
RARE BREED BOURBON - 116.8pf
A blend of 6yr, 8yr and 12yr Bourbons with no water added at bottling.
BLACKENED x WILLETT - 109.6pf
Willett & Metallica collaborated to creat this Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey finished in Madeira Casks. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
WHISTLEPIG 10yr "FernCraft" Single Barrel - 114.4pf
Fernside Single Barrel collaboration with BottleCraft. This 10yr old Rye comes from Canada and is bottled at barrel proof 114.4pf.
BUFFALO TRACE "SINGLE BARREL" 1L - 90pf
Special Buffalo Trace Single Barrel. This is a pretty rare gem!
WHISTLEPIG "BottleSide" Single Barrel - 86pf
A Fernside and Bottlecraft collaboration single barrel!!! This is a 100% Rye Whiskey aged for 12 years and then rested in three separate barrels creating a smooth unique flavor.
LARCENY "Barrel Proof" - 122.6pf
Batch # C921. Larceny Barrel Proof came on the scene in 2020 and won #1 Whiskey of the Year in Whiskey Advocate. This is a different batch, but equally delicious.
5 SENTIDOS "Fernside Tepextate" - 99.4pf
Fernside Exclusive! This Tepextate was was all wild harvested and bottled exclusively for us at Fernside. There is a bunch more information on the back of the bottle, so please read it and enjoy! Salud!!!
ELIJAH CRAIG "Toasted Barrel" - 94pf
We call this "Sessionable Whiskey". Once you try it you will too.
ELIJAH CRAIG "Barrel Proof" - 121.0pf
Batch No. B522
ELIJAH CRAIG "18yr Single Barrel" - 90pf
Bottled: 1-19-23Barrel:6153
RUSSELL'S RESERVE "Single Barrel" 110pf
Single Barrel and non-chill filtered for and incredible sipper or a great old fashioned.
PEERLESS "Bourbon" - Barrel Proof
BERNHEIM "Barrel Proof" - 118.8pf
Kentucky Straight Wheat WhiskeyBatch No: A223Mashbill:51%Wheat, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley
BARDSTOWN "Laubade" 107pf
Technically "Chateau De Laubade", this blended bourbon of 10 and 12 year bourbons is finished in Armagnac Casks. This whiskey has a great spice and a subtle sweetness that drinks really nice. Limited amount, so get it while you can.
FORTUNA BOURBON - 102pf
After 50 years, Fortuna Bourbon Whiskey is back. Founded in the 1880's by Phillip Hollenbach, Fortuna played an integral role in the early days of the American whiskey industry. While the brand closed it's doors in the 1960's, it is now being revitalized for a new generation of bourbon drinkers.
COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR - "Small Batch"
Great when it's available!!!
HENRY MCKENNA 10yr Single Barrel - 100 proof
This won best whiskey at the 2019 SF World Spirits Competition. For a 10yr Bottled in Bond Bourbon, this is an incredible deal!
SMOKE WAGON UNCUT UNFILTERED - 115.16pf
Batch #136 and bottled on March 4, 2022
SMOKE WAGON SMALL BATCH - 100pf
Great product at a killer price! Limited supply, so get it while you can.
NULU - Double Oaked Cask Strength - 120.8pf
This was a Single Barrel pick by a distributor and its delicious! The extra 3 months in a new charred oak barrel really round out this Bourbon and give it a very creme brûlée like quality. Great after dinner sipper.
NASHVILLE BARREL CO. "cask strength bourbon" - 118.72pf
Amazing cask strength whiskey that goes great with cold weather. Guaranteed to make family time super enjoyable!
1792 FULL PROOF - 125pf
This high rye Bourbon is between 7-8 years old and its bottled at full strength coming in at 125 proof.
YELLOWSTONE BOURBON - 93pf
Soft delicate Carmel with a hint of rye spice.
MICHTER'S AMERICAN WHISKEY - 83.4pf
Unlike Bourbon or Rye which must use new charred oak barrels, this whiskey is aged in whiskey soaked barrels and it is delicious. It was off the market for 3+ years, but is back now and better than ever.
MICHTER'S BOURBON Small Batch- 91.4pf
Rich caramel with vanilla and stone fruit.
COGNAC - SAZERAC DE FORGE
This special cognac has a blend of up to 50 year old cognacs. Delicious by itself or make an original Sazerac Cocktail from the cognac that started it all.
OLD FORESTER BARREL PROOF "FS23 New Barrel Who Dis"
FS23 New Barrel Who Dis!!! This is our 5th barrel from Old Forester and this beast comes in at a whopping 135.8pf. Loads of banana bread on the nose with plenty of spice on the palate. This was a really small barrel due to the high proof, but it's from the same warehouse and floor as our 2021 Pandemic Proof.
CREAM OF KENTUCKY "7.5yr Single Barrel Rye" - 100pf
7.5 Year Single Barrel Rye. Hard to find, but it's "Double Rich"
WINE BOTTLESHOP
GAMAY - Breaking Bread 2022 (Healdsburg, CA)
100% Gamay produced in tru Beaujolais style. Great with all food and even better chilled on a hot day.
CAB FRANC - Jolie Laide "Glou d'Etat" (Healdsburg, CA)
Red Wine. 2022 Vintage. A red wine blend of 38% Valdigue, 33% Mourvedre, 17% Grenache, and 12% a mix of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. The nose shows a bright approachable style with red fruits, garrigue, cedar shavings and pepper spice. The palate is light and bright with lifted red berries, a light hit of pepper and some cedar on the exhale.
RED BLEND - Folk Machine "Parts & Labor" (Santa Rosa, CA)
Red Wine. 2022 Vintage. Parts & Labor is a blend is 40% CarIgnane, 30% Grenache, and 30% Syrah. A hodgepodge of California grapes including Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Barbera, this bottle is perfect for those that love a dry red wine.
PÉT NAT - Meinklang "Foam Vulkán" (Hungary)
Fun Pét Nat with a tropical tang. Not too sweet or too tropical with a good amount of bubbles.
VINHO RUBRO "chilled" - Marcio Lopes (Portugal)
Beautiful, dark generous red fruit, frizzante, tiny delicate bubbles, bright, fresh, dry, chill it, certified organic, natural, fun.
ORANGE - Meinklang "Mulatschak Orange" (Austria)
7 day Skin Contact natural wine made from a blend of biodynamic grapes, Welschriesling, Pinot Gris and Traminer. It's a banger!!!
GRENACHE - Les Tondeuses 2021 (France)
Biodynamic/Organic - 100% Grenache. Red fruit, cherry, spice, zippy mouth feel. Delicious and easy drinking.
ORANGE - OrangoTango (Paso Robles, CA)
Orangutangs 🦧 love this wine and you will too!!! Skin contact wine rules!!!
SILVANER - Helmut Christ (Germany) Liter Bottle
Think of this as a cousin to Reisling. Super dry with some lemony minerality. Delicious summer wine!
VINHO VERDE - Broadbent (Portugal)
It's light and crispy. The official patio pounder. We recommend buying 2 bottles. Just get it and don't look back.
ROSÉ of PINOT NOIR - Villa Wolf (Germany)
Good food friendly rose with loads of raspberry and vanilla.
CHILLED RED - Breaking Bread "Al Dente" (Healdsburg, CA) Liter
Delicious Chilled Red that is 70% Mourvèdre, 30% Zinfandel and 100% barrel fermented in neutral French Oak. Complete patio pounder!!
VIOGNIER - Conduit (Gold Dust Vineyard, CA)
Heaps of tropical fruit (pineapple, mango, lemon, peach, nectarine), but still super dry and refreshing. Amazing summer wine!
ZINI "Chilled Red" - Ziniel "Liter" (Austria)
Kind of like a dry and juicy jolly rancher. Great chilled summer red with red and white grapes.
MALBEC - Callia (Argentina)
It's red and its wine! Drink some!
GROWLERS
Cali Day IPA - Tarantula Hill GRWLR
American IPA - 6.2%
Guinness GRWLR
Irish Dry Stout (4.2%)
Calidad - Calidad GRWLR
Wake Up & Slay IPA - Eppig GRWLR
Oh Yeah! Lager - Fall GRWLR
High Tide IPA - Port GRWLER
Mango Peach Kombucha - Mate Maker GRWLR
Pfriem Pilsner - Pfriem GRWLR
Brave the Haze - Embolden GRWLR
Bulbous Flower - Societe GRWLR
Coconut Hiwa - Maui Brewing GRWLR
Rumbler Pale Ale - Harland GRWLR
Citraholic - Beachwood Brewing GRWLR
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Recent Reviews
The food—particularly the waffle fries—being good is a given, but I especially appreciate that they found a souvenir cup I left behind and held onto it for me until I came back an hour later after realizing my mistake. Thank you, friendly Fernside staff!
June 2025
The batched cocktails are good and I would definitely come back to have a couple on a warm afternoon. The food left a lot to be desired. There are many better options for dining within a 3 minute walk. Start your evening here for happy hour drinks and then go somewhere else after for good food.
April 2025
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