Herb & Wood Happy Hour Times & Specials
SARAH S.
UPDATED
September 6, 2025
Happy hour highlights:
Herb & Wood offers happy hour specials Monday-Friday from 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Enjoy deals on food like smash burgers and crudite as well as drinks, from non-alcoholic cocktails to select glasses of wine and a Japanese lager.
Happy hour at Herb & Wood is served at the bar area only.
Herb & Wood
Discover the refined charm of Herb & Wood during happy hour, where bold flavors and a sophisticated ambiance come together in San Diego’s Little Italy. From Monday to Friday, 5:00pm to 6:00pm, unwind at the bar with expertly crafted offerings, including $6 roasted oysters, $8 double portobello smash burgers, and $7 non-alcoholic cocktails. Complement your bites with select glasses of wine, a crisp Japanese lager, or 50% off bottles of bubbles for a touch of indulgence. Set against the backdrop of Chef Brian Malarkey’s iconic, eclectic design—a seamless blend of Southern charm and Gilded Age elegance—happy hour at Herb & Wood is a celebration of culinary artistry and relaxed sophistication.
Herb & Wood happy hour times
Day | Times |
Monday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Tuesday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Wednesday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Thursday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Friday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Saturday | N/A |
Sunday | N/A |
Last updated: 1/26/25 (Source)
Herb & Wood happy hour menu
Herb & Wood offers happy hour food and drink specials Monday-Friday from 5:00pm-6:00pm. View the menus below for more information.
Happy hour food menu
Day | Specials |
Monday | $20 healthy & happy meal / $8 double portobello smash burger / $6 crudite / $20 happy meal / $6 roasted oysters (3) / $8 smash burger / $4 frites |
Tuesday | $20 healthy & happy meal / $8 double portobello smash burger / $6 crudite / $20 happy meal / $6 roasted oysters (3) / $8 smash burger / $4 frites |
Wednesday | $20 healthy & happy meal / $8 double portobello smash burger / $6 crudite / $20 happy meal / $6 roasted oysters (3) / $8 smash burger / $4 frites |
Thursday | $20 healthy & happy meal / $8 double portobello smash burger / $6 crudite / $20 happy meal / $6 roasted oysters (3) / $8 smash burger / $4 frites |
Friday | $20 healthy & happy meal / $8 double portobello smash burger / $6 crudite / $20 happy meal / $6 roasted oysters (3) / $8 smash burger / $4 frites |
Saturday | N/A |
Sunday | N/A |
Happy hour drink menu
Day | Specials |
Monday | $7-$8 non-alcoholic cocktails / $7.50-$13 select glasses of wine / 50% off all bottles of bubbles / $6 lager |
Tuesday | $7-$8 non-alcoholic cocktails / $7.50-$13 select glasses of wine / 50% off all bottles of bubbles / $6 lager |
Wednesday | $7-$8 non-alcoholic cocktails / $7.50-$13 select glasses of wine / 50% off all bottles of bubbles / $6 lager |
Thursday | $7-$8 non-alcoholic cocktails / $7.50-$13 select glasses of wine / 50% off all bottles of bubbles / $6 lager |
Friday | $7-$8 non-alcoholic cocktails / $7.50-$13 select glasses of wine / 50% off all bottles of bubbles / $6 lager |
Saturday | N/A |
Sunday | N/A |
Herb & Wood happy hour tips
One golden hour: happy hour runs Monday–Friday from 5:00pm–6:00pm, bar area only, so line up early as there's typically a small crowd that gathers before opening.
The $20 Happy Meal is the star: you’ll get a smash burger, fries, three roasted oysters, and a glass of champagne—considered one of San Diego’s best upscale happy-hour deals.
Small bites worth adding on: the $6 crudite and the $8 double portobello smash burger get rave reviews for being both creative and filling.
Drinks feel indulgent without breaking the bank: $6 Japanese lager, $7–8 mocktails, select wines, and 50% off bottles of bubbles make it easy to sip like a high roller.
Ambience is half the draw: candlelit bar seating, high ceilings, and chic design make even happy hour feel like a fine-dining experience.
Street parking is decent at 5:00pm: you can generally find nearby spots without stress if you arrive right at opening.
FAQs
What is the price per person?
The average price per person at Herb & Wood is between $50-$100.
What is the dress code?
The dress code at Herb & Wood is casual.
Do they take reservations?
Yes, reservations are accepted and highly encouraged. You can book a table online.
Herb & Wood Happy Hourista review
SARAH S.
CONTRIBUTOR
Happy hour at Herb & Wood distills the restaurant’s signature elegance into an hour of refined indulgence. Housed in a dramatic Little Italy warehouse with soaring ceilings, cascading greenery, and candlelit warmth, the bar becomes an intimate stage for Chef Brian Malarkey’s playful yet polished sensibility. The centerpiece is the aptly named Happy Meal: a half-pound smash burger layered with grilled onions, pickles, and American cheese, paired with crisp fries, three roasted oysters, and a glass of champagne—all for $20. It is a composition of textures and flavors that feels far more decadent than its price suggests. Cocktails follow the house style of balance and invention, from a bright non-alcoholic Lemon & Herbs with thyme syrup and grenadine to crisp pours of prosecco, rosé, or G.H. Mumm champagne by the glass. Beer lovers aren’t forgotten, with Harland’s Japanese lager rounding out a menu that feels curated yet accessible. What sets Herb & Wood apart is not simply its menu but its atmosphere: a cultivated blend of artistry, conviviality, and restraint. Here, even an early evening pause feels like a curated experience worth savoring.
