San Diego · Little Italy

Juniper & Ivy

Name: Juniper & Ivy
Address: San Diego, CA, US
Price range: $$$

#39 in San DiegoContemporary American$$$

Awards

4.6

What People Are Saying

“One of the best fine-dining experiences I’ve had in a long time, Michelin star restaurants included. I took my husband here for his 49th birthday, and Juniper and Ivy exceeded every expectation. Every dish just kept getting better, starting with an...”

New Buzz

Where to Get Christmas Dinner in San Diego, 2025

San Diego Magazine · 6 months ago

Juniper & Ivy celebrates 10th birthday with revamped bar and bites menu

San Diego Union-Tribune · 10 months ago

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HRL Ranking

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Alex Penkin

Head Chef

Alex Penkin serves as Executive Chef at Juniper & Ivy in San Diego. The restaurant has earned a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand (2019) and produced a James Beard Award semifinalist, reflecting its high culinary standards. Penkin leads a chef-driven kitchen focused on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

What to Order

Wagyu Carpaccio

The standout starter here. A reviewer called it the best wagyu carpaccio they'd ever had, and the kitchen's precision backs that up.

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