The Desmond

Housemade pasta, for the perfect twirl.

Taste the difference at The Desmond.

Beef Tartare

dijon mustard, chives, sunchokes, parmesan, house crackers

As iconic as its namesake.

The Josephine Baker—pandan-infused gin, giffards banana, oat milk, and a hint of lemon.

BBQ SPRING CARROTS

carrot top pesto, ras el hanout, honey, crispy quinoa

Zero proof, zero compromise.

AKIRA - sesame, lemon, black pepper

From our The Desmond on the Roof dinner with : Gravlax Kampachi, paired with the 2022 Justin Rosé.

House crème fraîche, smoked trout roe, fresh dill, rye croutons, and dill oil.

Something to celebrate: Wine B-Sides

50% off select bottles of wine |
Wednesdays • Thursdays • Sundays

Better together.

Roasted Garlic & Herb Focaccia with Babaganoush.

📍the bar @ The Desmond

Journey through our new wine flight, perfectly paired with a selection of Chef Aldo-crafted small bites.

POV: We saved a seat for you.

BEEF TARTARE - dijon mustard, chives, sunchokes, parmesan, and house crackers.

CACIO E PEPE - housemade spaghetti, parmigiano reggiano, black pepper, and pecorino butter.

Caught in the act - Chef Aldo Negrete in his element.

A few seats remain for our exclusive rooftop dinner with . Secure your spot at the link in bio.

Whether you're grabbing some pre-show bites or here for the main event, Fridays are always better at The Desmond.

Book your reservation at the link in bio.

HANGER STEAK

grilled asparagus. potato rosti. salsa macha. yuzu kosho bearnaise.

We still have limited seats available for our first-ever rooftop dinner!

Join us on August 15th for On The Roof, featuring world-class wines from Paso Robles .

Chef Aldo has crafted a special five-course menu, including wood-roasted octopus and whole spit-roasted bone-in pork loin, with a delightful Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp by Chef Kari to finish.

Book now at the link in bio.

You’ve had watermelon. But have you had Chef Aldo’s compressed watermelon? He calls it “nature’s jolly rancher.”

Compression allows for all the watermelon’s juice to be absorbed and enhances the fruit’s natural flavor. Paired with locally-caught tuna, avocado, espelette spice, pickled ramps, and cilantro, it’s a dish that celebrates melon season!

Meet your new dessert obsession: Executive Pastry Chef Kari's Signature Carrot Cake.

With a passion for peak-season, locally-sourced produce, Chef Kari brings unexpected flavor combinations to the plate. Her pecan carrot cake is topped with citrus cream cheese, candied carrot curls, and sumac carrot dust. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious, but don’t take our word for it!

Join us for an unforgettable evening, our very first The Desmond on the Roof Winemaker Dinner with award-winning California winemaker, .

On Thursday, August 15th, indulge in a five-course seasonal menu masterfully prepared by Chef Aldo Negrete, perfectly paired with limited-release vintages.

Hosted on the 4th floor rooftop of .alma, this event will include a special appearance by Master Sommelier Joseph Spellman, the only American honored as "Best Sommelier in the World in French Wines and Spirits."

Book your seat now at the link in bio.

Shaken, not stirred.

Urban Jungle - a fan favorite on our NA cocktail menu. Featuring Bitter Orange, pineapple, lime, and Demerara. The perfect light and fresh drink for this San Diego summer.

Dare we say, summer on a plate?

As light as it is rich, our Wildflower Honey Coconut Tapioca, featuring mango custard and honey-sweet mango, makes the perfect finale to a wonderful meal.

Good things take time, like our house-made pasta.

This weekend, go wild with our Tonnarelli Fideo, Cacio e Pepe, or Nodi Marini.

Sea to setting.

Our seared tuna dish starts with tuna from , a local San Diego purveyor focused on high quality, sustainable seafood. You can expect every to feature the freshest ingredients SoCal has to offer.

Paired with Pride.

Join us for a special prix fixe menu featuring five exquisite courses from Chef Aldo Negrete, paired with wine, spirits, and more from LGBTQ+-owned producers and distillers.

This limited-time menu is available from July 17-21. Book your seats today. Link in bio.

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Disclaimer: Red-eye to Sayulita not included.

Fantasy Island: Cinnamon-infused Tequila, roasted pineapple cordial, lime, and fresh pineapple.

Where every bite tells a story—and this is one you won't want to miss.

Indulge in our Tamarind Glazed Pork Belly, complemented by jicama salad, mint, and plum purée.

The perfect pour is waiting...🍷

Introducing Wine B-Sides – enjoy 50% off select bottles every Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Experience the difference fresh, handmade in-house pastas make. Lighter and flavorful, your sauce will thank you.

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Come dressed to impress at The Desmond

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Tapping two of our favorites - local and seasonal!

Lettuces served with green tahini, marcona almonds, marinated cherry tomato, drill and grilled strawberries

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Whether your day calls for a cocktail or a mocktail, our team expertly creates balanced drinks with the same approach as our chefs - using locally sourced ingredients that embrace best of the season.
Pull up a seat!

The highlight of any meal

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Tuna Crudo is one of our most requested dishes, and with good reason.

Delicately dressed in pickled watermelon, avocado and Aleppo pepper, its colors and textures are an ode to summer days ahead

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The fits and the drinks are both bringing their A-game tonight

Book a night out with your crew at The Desmond

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