Juniper & Ivy

2228 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
(619) 269-9036

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Alissa Leone

We had a business dinner here and I'm still thinking about the whole experience a week later. The food is a culinary explosion in your mouth. Highly recommend getting several things and sharing with the table. The risotto and seafood pasta were incredible. I cannot even describe the flavors. The cocktails were also indescribably brilliant. Our server was perfect. She was friendly but professional. She had the perfect balance of being on top of everything, but not being on top of us. All around perfect experience.

Daniel

La comida está súper deliciosa. Muy bien cocinada. Saben lo que hacen. Solo fue incómodo que tenía recervado TOP SEATING. Estuve en recepción (era solo yo) unos 10 minutos y nadie me revivía. Luego llegaron dos personas y vinieron. A mi me dejaron 10 minutos más esperando y todo el top sitting estaba vacío. Después tardaron como otros 10 minutos en llegar a tomarme la orden. Terminé empezando a comer el aperitivo hasta las 8:30pm. Cuando llegan con el plato te lo explican pero de una manera muy ordinaria. No sienten lo que están diciendo. Hago este comentario porque se que lo pueden ver y mejorar al respecto. Volvería definitivamente. La gastronomía del restaurante es muy muy buena!!!

Arnaud kouskous

Amazing experience.
1st of all shoutout to the chef at the counter who was the highlight of our diner .
We enjoy steak tartare, meat tart,
Raviolis,octopus and the whole Duck .
Staff was so kind and helpful .
Thank you again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Tartare, Beef Tartare, Small Plates

Dr. Bill

What a total DISATER: 1) they ignored clearly stated OT resy food allergies & those stated again upon ordering from sweet, but new & lost server Daisy (yes, we couldn't find her when needed, she said she didn't even know some ingredients, she said new there x 3 months only...& our water guy said he working there x few weeks, 2nd server bringing plates said he started there x 1 month ago...quick TURNOVER is NOT a good sign) but MEGA dairy on the supposedly “dry potato” despite ordered with NONE, 2) very SLOW service despite the restaurant about 66% full on arrival & dwindled to, 25% full by 10pm, a 3) very RUDE & LOW-CLASS & SNIPPY GM Scott, 4) cold hot dishes (yes, the octopus & potatoes were near room temp), & 5) a few of our dishes were very bland (our neighboring 2nd table couple even RETURNED their dessert cake as they said that it was way too “DRY & HARD to eat” , 6) thick-cut steak fries wet RUINED & MEDICALLY DANGEROUS with mega large CHUNKS of salt all over them. And also, 7) our quiet & romantic assigned table for 2 soon had a table of 4 young & casually dressed maybe East Coast GANG-like tourist customers spewing loud & nearly every other sentence F-bombs & S-bombs as part of their regular speech, then came the N-word too. Yes, the server Daisy was told & nothing done to speak with them, then boss Scott found & told too, the same, not talk to them. I guess they & now mega rich & away Owner Michael like all of this ? Yuck. Each time I go (every 1-2 years) it is worse. It's not what it used to be. Never again.

Sam

Food was pretty good, enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered. Wagyu flat iron was probably the best. Server seemed irritated by the presence of my wife and I from the very start. Watched them treat other tables much better and more respectfully than us, very off putting and disappointing. Probably won't be back.

Jeremiah

I enjoyed that the restaurant suggested a “family style” way of experiencing their food. The duck special was spectacular. The next time I am in town I would happily revisit Juniper & Ivy to see what the next special I could enjoy with my family and friends.

Simone Sermattei

Amazing night with my family, beware of tables outside
Lots of planes above your head!!!
Good food and good service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Bryan Bailey

Wow! Impressive at every level!

Dietary restrictions: Took care of me with gluten intolerance! Very aware.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mariah Ayala

My fiancé and I went here after we got engaged! The food was fantastic! However, our server was quite rude and cold, which was shocking to me. We told him we had just got engaged and he didn’t even say congrats! I’d expect more from a higher end place. :(

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Small Plates

Christopher Alvarez

Juniper & Ivy exceeded all expectations from start to finish. Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious, showcasing creativity and perfectly balanced flavors that left us wanting more with every bite. The drinks were equally impressive, crafted with care and offering a variety of unique and refreshing options.

What truly set the experience apart was the exceptional service. The staff was attentive, engaging, and communicated well throughout the evening, ensuring that we felt taken care of without ever being intrusive. They were knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations that enhanced our dining experience.

It’s rare to find a place where the food, drinks, and service all come together so seamlessly, but Juniper & Ivy delivered on all fronts. This was, without a doubt, some of the best service I’ve ever received. Highly recommend this gem for a memorable dining experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Small Plates

Lauren Osada

My husband and I love Juniper & Ivy. It has become our go-to for important dates and occasions. We have recently celebrated birthdays and out-of-town visitors here. A few weeks ago, we took our small wedding party of 8, including ourselves, here to dinner on a Friday night. Our reservation was for 7:45, and unfortunately, we hit a snag. All the staff and the manager on that night did their absolute best to take care of us and provide excellent service with a phenomenal meal. While we were a little bit disappointed in the beginning, they more than made up for it!

We ended up basically ordering the entire menu and a variety of cocktails. All of the food was wonderful!

We will definitely be back and continue to celebrate life's joys here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alfredo Aguilar

Overhyped and Overpriced
I'm genuinely baffled by the high ratings for this place. The food was average at best, the service was unremarkable, and the prices were exorbitant. The only redeeming dish was the "carne cruda" which was surprisingly delicious. I can't understand the hype surrounding this restaurant. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Carne Cruda Asada Toast

Joshua

The food was excellent and the server was great and professional. The only downside was the length it took for the entirety of the meal. We ordered about 7-8 items to taste and the pace of receiving the food was longer than expected. Overall it took about 2.5-3 hrs from start to finish. However the food itself was fantastic and we enjoyed the ambiance. I would just recommend tightening up on the food service

sawyer

Food was UNREAL so so good. Service was sooooo slow. I think it was the kitchen. Our dinner took over 2 hours and we ordered pretty much right away. Thank goodness for Sean who was so helpful and fun throughout the evening !

Vidal Espinosa

Wow... food was really tasty... when Kids eat every single dished order you know its a good place... service was courteous and attentive

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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