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Juan Jasper Kitchen & Wine

Restaurant · Moderately expensive ·

1216 28th St, San Diego, CA 92102, United States

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Juan Jasper Kitchen & Wine

About Juan Jasper Kitchen & Wine

Juan Jasper Kitchen & Wine brings a relaxed yet polished dining experience to the heart of San Diego, giving locals and visitors a place where good food, creative drinks, and easy conversation naturally come together. Located at 1216 28th St, San Diego, CA 92102, this neighborhood restaurant has the kind of atmosphere that feels welcoming from the moment you walk in. The outdoor seating adds extra charm, especially during warm California evenings when people gather over wine glasses, handcrafted cocktails, and shareable plates that keep the table lively. The space feels modern without trying too hard, blending comfort with a stylish edge that works equally well for casual dinners, date nights, or small group meetups.

One thing that stands out about Juan Jasper Kitchen & Wine is how balanced the menu experience feels. You can stop in for coffee and a light bite during a relaxed afternoon or settle in for a full dine-in experience with comfort food and carefully selected wines. The small plates make it easy to sample different flavors, which keeps the meal social and interactive instead of rushed. Alongside the food, the beverage selection deserves attention too. Guests can explore everything from classic cocktails and local beer options to smooth wine pairings that match the laid-back yet refined energy of the restaurant.

The service style also fits the overall vibe perfectly. The onsite service feels attentive without being overly formal, helping the restaurant maintain an approachable personality that makes guests want to stay longer. Since there’s no delivery focus, the experience feels centered around actually enjoying the atmosphere in person, whether you’re seated indoors soaking in the cozy setting or outside enjoying the neighborhood energy. Around dinner hours, the restaurant develops a lively rhythm filled with conversation, clinking glasses, and plates moving across tables, creating the kind of environment people often look for when exploring San Diego’s dining scene.

Where this information comes from

Prices and dish names are transcribed from the restaurant's printed menu, photographed in August 2026 and reproduced on the menu page. Hours, address and service options come from the restaurant's public business profile. An editor confirmed the restaurant was trading on 4 September 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Dine-in
  • No Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • No Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Cash-only

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Parking

Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Hours can change on public holidays. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

Location

1216 28th St, San Diego, CA 92102, United States

Diner notes

4.8 4.8 out of 5 · 136 notes
  • 5 stars 127
  • 4 stars 7
  • 3 stars 1
  • 2 stars 3
  • 1 stars 1
5 out of 5
Like another reviewer said, I almost want to keep this place a secret. It feels like one, and I want to protect it at all costs. My wife and I got here around 5 and there was a wait of just a few minutes. As 6pm rolled closer, there was definitely more of a crowd. The wines here are great, and reasonably-priced. The menu is small, but the food is exceptional. We got the burger, fries, mac and cheese, deviled eggs, and the octopus. The octopus was a daily special, the rest were part of the standard menu. There were no bad menu items. Service was great. No notes. Just keep in mind that Juan Jasper only accepts cash, Venmo, and Zelle.
JS Justin Schwartz Ate here , 04:30 am
4 out of 5
A very busy place that offers a variety of options made fresh by the team with excellent wine prices. Had the lamb chop appetizer which was more on the medium-to-well. Medium rare would've been perfect and needed a bit more seasoning. Similar can be said about the ribeye steak (you pick the steaks from next door) - came out more medium than the medium rare we wanted. Steak needed some salt and more seasoning. Large shrimp app was also nice but also a bit overcooked with plenty of butter as the crostini they sat on absorbed all the extra butter.
AK A k Ate here , 20:57 am
5 out of 5
We stopped by on a sunny winter day and it was full but we managed to snag a table at the outdoor sitting "bar". The drinks were good, and the food was fantastic! They were quick to identify allergies and graciously modified my meal, and it was still very delicious. Small menu that changes, different menu for lunch and dinner.
BE Bianca Encinas Ate here , 18:39 am

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