Fernside Menu

1946 Fern St, San Diego, CA 92102
  • SPECIALS

    • Deviled Egg Sando

      $14.00
  • BETWEEN BREAD

    • FERNSIDE BURGER

      Two Smashed Patties. American Cheese. Fern Sauce. Shredded Lettuce. Fresh Onion. Pickle. Brioche bun.
      $16.00
    • DIET FERNSIDE BURGER

      Same great Fernside flavor with just half the patties! So one. There's one patty. It's a single burger.
      $14.00
    • VEGAN BURGER

      Black Bean Patty, Guacamole. Pico de Gallo, Jalapeno, Crispy Shallots, & Shredded Lettuce. Served on a Kaiser Roll!
      $16.00
    • FRIED CHICKEN SANDO

      Fried Chicken Breast. B&B Pickles. Grilled Jalapeno. Creamy Slaw. Lemon Aioli. Potato Bun.
      $16.00
    • "Buffalo" CHICKEN SANDO

      Fried Chicken Breast coated in Buffalo Sauce. Blue Cheese Dressing. Shredded Lettuce. Onion. Brioche Bun.
      $17.00
    • PULLED PORK SANDO

      Roasted Pulled Pork Shoulder. Mustard BBQ Sauce. Creamy Coleslaw. Potato Bun.
      $16.00
    • ITALIAN VEGGIE SANDO

      Grilled eggplant and zucchini, provolone, arugula, sun-dried tomato tapenade, balsamic, ciabatta
      $16.00
    • "Fancy" GRILLED CHEESE

      Gruyere Cheese. Caramelized Onions. Arugula. Levain Bread
      $15.00
    • BREAKFAST SANDO

      Over-Easy Egg. Bacon. American Cheese. Fried Shallots. Sriracha aioli. Hashbrown Cakes. Cheese Sauce. Who doesn't like Breakfast for Dinner?!
      $13.00
    • KIDS Burger

      This burger is for kids under 12. If you're an adult and you order this for yourself, you're a child. Served plain as day (meat, cheese, bun), but you have the option to add stuff. Comes with fries.
      $10.00
    • KIDS Grilled Cheese

      This grilled cheese is for kids under 12. If you're an adult and you order this for yourself, you're a child. American cheese and toasted sourdough. Served with fries.
      $9.00
    • NOT A PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

      The Fresh Prince of Cheesesteaks. Rooted in Philly but definitely a West Coast thing. Ribeye. Provolone. Caramelized Onions. Bell Peppers. Citrus Jalapeno Aioli.
      $16.00
    • CUBANO SANDWICH

      Slow-Roasted Pork. Ham. Provolone. Horseradish Dijonnaise. Pickled Red Onion. B&B Pickles. Toasted Roll. Go for the full Cuban experience and add a Mojito for 6 bucks!
      $16.00
  • SNACKS

    • SOME PICKLES

      Pickled vegetables. Made here.
      $5.00
    • MARINATED OLIVES

      Olive Mix. Aleppo Pepper. Lemon Peel. Coriander.
      $6.00
  • SHARES

    • BOWL CHILI

      A 16oz serving of our serving house spicy chilli! Watch out! It’s got a spicy kick! Served with a dollop of sour cream and green onions
      $9.00
    • CHICKEN WINGS

      Choice of House Buffalo, Spicy Dry Rub or Korean BBQ. Served with house blue cheese, rancho or miso ranch, carrots & celery.
      $12.00
    • CHILI CHEESE FRIES

      Chili. Nacho Cheeze. Sour Cream. Green Onion.
      $13.00
    • CRUSTY CAULIFLOWER

      Lightly Beer-Battered Fried Cauliflower. House Buffalo Sauce. Carrots & Celery.
      $11.00
    • NACHO FRIES

      Waffle Wries. Nacho Cheese. Bacon. Salsa Fresca. Avocado Smash. Pickled Red Onion.
      $13.00
    • PARTY BURGERS!

      Meat. American Cheese. Pickle. Fern Sauce. Hawaiian Roll.
      $10.00
    • SHRIMP FRIED RICE

      Rice. Shrimp. Eggs. Carrots. Water Chestnuts. Peas. Siracha Aioli. Sesame Seed. Scallions. Cilantro.
      $16.00
  • SALADS

    • ANTIPASTO SALAD

      Mixed Greens. Soppressata. Provolone. Bell Peppers. Cherry Tomato. Marinated Olives. Pickled Onion. Garbanzo Beans. Pepperoncini. Red Wine Vinegrette.
      $15.00
    • WEDGE SALAD

      Iceberg Lettuce. Marinated Cherry Tomatoes. Brown Sugar Bacon. Red Onion. Blue Cheese Dressing.
      $15.00
    • BEET SALAD

      Candy-stripe and golden beets, arugula, beet stained goat cheese, apple, fennel, crispy beet chips, pistachio, tarragon vinaigrette
      $15.00
  • SIDES & ADDS

    • SIDE WAFFLE FRIES

      $6.00
    • SIDE HASHBROWNS

      $6.00
    • SIDE SALAD

      $6.00
    • SIDE CUP-O-CHILI

      $7.00
    • SIDE OF AVOCADO

      $4.00
    • SIDE FRIED EGG

      $3.00
    • SIDE OF BROWN SUGAR BACON

      $3.00
    • SIDE BURGER PATTY

      3-4oz all beef patty. Your dog's favorite human treat!
      $5.00
    • SIDE VEGAN PATTY

      Housemade beet and chickpea patty. Your vegan dog's favorite vegan treat.
      $5.00
    • SIDE GRILLED CHICKEN

      $6.00
    • SIDE FRIED CHICKEN

      $6.00
    • SIDE GRILLED SHRIMP

      $6.00
  • SAUCES

    • Side Of RANCH

      $0.50
    • Side Of BLUE CHZ

      $0.50
    • Side Of BUFFALO (V)

      $0.50
    • Side Of FERN SAUCE

      $0.50
    • Side Of KOREAN BBQ

      $0.75
    • Side Of MAYO

      $0.25
    • Side Of MISO RANCH

      $0.75
    • Side Of MUSTARD

      $0.25
    • Side Of MUSTARD BBQ

      $0.75
    • Side Of NACHO CHEEZE

      $0.75
    • Side Of RED WINE VINAIGRETTE (V)

      $0.50
    • Side Of SOUR CREAM

      $0.75
    • Side Of SRIRACHA AIOLI

      $0.75
    • Side Of SWEET BABY RAYS

      $0.50
    • SIDE OF VEGAN MAYO

      $0.35
    • GIANT FERN SAUCE

      8oz portion of our Classic Fern Sauce. Goes Great on...EVERYTHING!!!
      $5.00
  • 2GO N/A BEV

    • Topo Chico

      $4.00
    • Root Beer - Sprecher 16oz

      $5.00
  • 11-2 MENU

    • BREKKIE BURRITO

      Two Eggs. Hash Browns. Bacon. Peppers. Onions. White Cheddar. Pico de Gallo. Crema. Tapatio on Side. Available Sat-Sun 11am-2pm
      $13.00
    • BREAKFAST SANDO

      Over-Easy Egg. Bacon. American Cheese. Fried Shallots. Sriracha aioli. Hashbrown Cakes. Cheese Sauce. Who doesn't like Breakfast for Dinner?!
      $13.00
  • MENU COCKTAILS

    • DANGER DAIQ SLUSHEE!!!

      Zombie Rum Blend. Lime. Absinthe. Cane.
      $12.00
    • MELON BALLA SLUSHEE!!!

      Tequila. Honeydew. Lime. Serrano.
      $12.00
    • MEXICAN FIRING SQUAD SLUSHEE!!!

      Tequila. Lime. Hibiscus. Pomegranate. Ango.
      $12.00
    • APEROL SPRITZ - TO-GO

      Aperol. Sparkling Wine. Coconut LaCroix. 8oz Bottle
      $12.00
    • COBRA CLUTCH - TO-G0

      Tequila. Mezcal. Lime. Pineapple. Cane. Absinthe. 8oz Bottle
      $12.00
    • GARIBALDI “SPARKLING “- TO-GO

      Campari. San Pellegrino Blood Orange. Lemon. Salt.
      $12.00
    • GIN & TONIC - TO-GO

      Gin. Elderflower. Becherovka. East Imperial Tonic Water. 8oz Bottle
      $12.00
    • HAPPY LIL HIGHBALL - TO-GO

      Westland Single Malt Whisky. Sherry's. Douglas Fir. A&W Cream Soda. 8oz Bottle
      $12.00
    • MARGARITA - TO-GO

      Tequila. Lime. Cane. It's Skinny!!!! 8oz Bottle
      $12.00
    • MOJITO - TO-GO

      Rum. Lime. Mint. Sugar. Soda. A Cuban Classic!!!
      $12.00
    • MOSCOW MULE - TO-GO

      Vodka. Lime. Fresh Ginger. Angostura Bitters.
      $12.00
    • OLD FERNSIDE - TO-GO

      Old Forester Bourbon. Brown Butter. Allspice. Chocolate-Angostura Bitters.
      $12.00
    • SPICY PALOMA - TO-GO

      Jalapeño Tequila. Mezcal. Lime. Squirt. 8oz Bottle
      $12.00
    • TOKI HIGHBALL - TO-GO

      Suntory Toki (Japanese Whisky). Peach-Pear LaCroix. 8oz Bottle
      $12.00
    • WHISKEY SMASH - TO-GO

      Bourbon. Lemon. Mint. Party!!!
      $12.00
    • NUDE HOLIDAY - TO-GO

      $12.00
    • TEPACHE - TO-GO

      $10.00
    • MICHELADA MIX - 32oz

      Lime. Hot Sauces. Secrets. Add to your own beer or purchase in a Calidad 6 Pack Combo!
      $18.00
  • SPIRITS BOTTLESHOP

    • 1792 B0TTLED-IN-BOND SINGLE BARREL

      Newest Fernside Single Barrel. This high rye Bourbon from the Old Barton Distillery is almost 8 years old. It went into the barrel on 9/30/15 and was bottled on 8/16/23. Super easy drinking at 100proof with plenty of caramel apple and some barrel spice to round it out.
      $45.00
    • BARDSTOWN "Laubade" 107pf

      Technically "Chateau De Laubade", this blended bourbon of 10 and 12 year bourbons is finished in Armagnac Casks. This whiskey has a great spice and a subtle sweetness that drinks really nice. Limited amount, so get it while you can.
      $149.00
    • BLACKENED X WILLETT - 109.6pf

      Willett & Metallica collaborated to creat this Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey finished in Madeira Casks. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
      $150.00
    • BOOKER'S "2023-02" - 125.5pf

      The second release of Booker bourbon 2023 collection is bookers Batch 2023–02 “Apprentice Batch”. Dispatch pays homage to the early days of my dad. Booker knows career – far before he was a sixth generation, master distiller – when he first learned the art of making bourbon under the guidance of his cousin Carl Beam.
      $100.00
    • BUFFALO TRACE (Liter) - 90pf

      Special Buffalo Trace Single Barrel. This is a pretty rare gem!
      $36.00
    • COGNAC - SAZERAC DE FORGE

      This special cognac has a blend of up to 50 year old cognacs. Delicious by itself or make an original Sazerac Cocktail from the cognac that started it all.
      $115.00
    • CREAM OF KENTUCKY "7.5yr Single Barrel Rye" - 100pf

      7.5 Year Single Barrel Rye. Hard to find, but it’s “Double Rich”
      $110.00
    • ELIJAH CRAIG "Barrel Proof" - 121.0pf

      Different Batch Numbers available.
      $80.00
    • ELIJAH CRAIG "Small Batch" - 94pf

      $24.00
    • ELIJAH CRAIG "Toasted Barrel" - 94pf

      We call this "Sessionable Whiskey". Once you try it you will too.
      $75.00
    • FORTUNA BOURBON - 102pf

      After 50 years, Fortuna Bourbon Whiskey is back. Founded in the 1880’s by Phillip Hollenbach, Fortuna played an integral role in the early days of the American whiskey industry. While the brand closed it’s doors in the 1960’s, it is now being revitalized for a new generation of bourbon drinkers.
      $79.00
    • FOUR SQUARE 2010 RUM - 120pf

      Barbados rum aged in ex-Bourbon casks for 12 years.
      $95.00
    • HEAVEN HILL "7yr" - 100pf

      This was Whiskey Advocates #4 whiskey of the year in 2019 and rightfully so.
      $50.00
    • HENRY MCKENNA 10yr Single Barrel - 100 Proof

      This won best whiskey at the 2019 SF World Spirits Competition. For a 10yr Bottled in Bond Bourbon, this is an incredible deal!
      $70.00
    • LARCENY "Barrel Proof" - 122.6pf

      Batch # C921. Larceny Barrel Proof came on the scene in 2020 and won #1 Whiskey of the Year in Whiskey Advocate. This is a different batch, but equally delicious.
      $75.00
    • LITTLE BOOK - Chapter 7 "In Retrospect" - 118.1pf

      $200.00
    • MELLOW CORN - 100pf

      Mellow Corn is a bartender favorite and it has an incredibly good/bad label that we hope never changes.
      $22.00
    • MEZCAL VAGO ELOTE "Mini" 50ml

      This was supposed to be only for the Nomad Hotel, but somehow we got it. It's a must try!
      $8.00
    • MICHTER'S AMERICAN WHISKEY - 83.4pf

      Unlike Bourbon or Rye which must use new charred oak barrels, this whiskey is aged in whiskey soaked barrels and it is delicious. It was off the market for 3+ years, but is back now and better than ever.
      $48.00
    • MICHTER'S BOURBON Small Batch- 91.4pf

      Rich caramel with vanilla and stone fruit.
      $48.00
    • MICHTER'S STRAIGHT RYE - 84.4pf

      Amazing Single Barrel Rye bottled at 84.8 proof.
      $48.00
    • MYER'S RUM "Fernside" SINGLE BARREL

      Myer's Rum Fernside Single Barrel finished in Sazerac Rye Barrels. This Jamaican Rum comes from the Long Pond Distillery and works in every cocktail we've tried it with.
      $35.00
    • NASHVILLE BARREL CO. "Cask Strength Bourbon" - 118.72pf

      Amazing cask strength whiskey that goes great with cold weather. Guaranteed to make family time super enjoyable!
      $75.00
    • NULU - Double Oaked Cask Strength - 120.8pf

      This was a Single Barrel pick by a distributor and its delicious! The extra 3 months in a new charred oak barrel really round out this Bourbon and give it a very creme brûlée like quality. Great after dinner sipper.
      $84.00
    • PEERLESS "Bourbon" - Barrel Proof

      $65.00
    • PEERLESS "Rye" - 111.6pf

      $90.00
    • PIKESVILLE STRAIGHT RYE - 110pf

      It's finally back after being out of stock for a year. Get it before you can't again.
      $55.00
    • RARE BREED BOURBON - 116.8pf

      A blend of 6yr, 8yr and 12yr Bourbons with no water added at bottling.
      $56.00
    • SMOKE WAGON SMALL BATCH - 100pf

      Great product at a killer price! Limited supply, so get it while you can.
      $60.00
    • SMOKE WAGON UNCUT "The Younger" - 114.76pf

      One of the newest releases from Smoke Wagon. A must try!
      $55.00
    • SMOKE WAGON UNCUT UNFILTERED - 115.16pf

      Batch #136 and bottled on March 4, 2022
      $75.00
    • TEQUILA OCHO "Widow Jane Barrel - Reposado"

      Aged 8 weeks and 8 days in ex-Widow Jane bourbon barrels. Only 1000 6-pack cases were released from this single estate so it's a very limited release.
      $80.00
    • WHISTLEPIG 10yr "FernCraft" Single Barrel - 114.4pf

      Fernside Single Barrel collaboration with BottleCraft. This 10yr old Rye comes from Canada and is bottled at barrel proof 114.4pf.
      $90.00
    • WHISTLEPIG 12yr "BottleSide" Single Barrel - 86pf

      A Fernside and Bottlecraft collaboration single barrel!!! This is a 100% Rye Whiskey aged for 12 years and then rested in three separate barrels creating a smooth unique flavor.
      $129.00
    • FREY RANCH BOURBON - 90pf

      Delicious 4-grain bourbon that is 100% grain to glass from a farm in Nevada.
      $40.00
    • WILLETT 4yr RYE - 107.4pf

      $80.00
  • WINE BOTTLESHOP

    • SAUVIGNON BLANC - Les Sagères 2022 (Loire, France)

      Classic low intervention Sauvignon Blanc from the famed Loire region in France. Great food wine and a total patio pounder.
      $24.00
    • GRENACHE BLANC - "Blasterre" (France)

      A blend of Grenache Blanc, Vermentino & Carignan. Light skin contact before pressing and tastes zesty with stone fruit. Great food wine.
      $25.00
    • VINHO VERDE - Broadbent (Portugal)

      It's light and crispy. The official patio pounder. We recommend buying 2 bottles. Just get it and don't look back.
      $22.00
    • ROSÉ Of PINOT NOIR - Villa Wolf (Germany)

      Good food friendly rose with loads of raspberry and vanilla.
      $24.00
    • ORANGE - Amber Waves (Paso Robles, CA)

      Skin contact wine made from Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, and Chardonnay grapes from California. Extended maceration on the skins (37 days) for an orange wine that smells of honey, apricot, and wildflowers.
      $25.00
    • PÉT NAT - Meinklang "Foam Vulkán" (Hungary)

      Fun Pét Nat with a tropical tang. Not too sweet or too tropical with a good amount of bubbles.
      $26.00
    • PET NAT - Tuff Nutt (Australia)

      Easy drinking pet nat from Australia packed with tropical fruits - and a little spritz to make you smile - pop the top and embrace the weirdness. Drink it mate!!!
      $26.00
    • DATE NIGHT "Chilled Red" - Jumbo Time Wines (Sonoma, CA)

      Date Night is a juicy easy drinking chilled red that's great with food or just sitting on the couch. It pairs great with popcorn and can be easily snuck into a movie theater.
      $25.00
    • ZINI "Chilled Red" - Ziniel "Liter" (Austria)

      Kind of like a dry and juicy jolly rancher. Great chilled summer red with red and white grapes.
      $28.00
    • CHILLED RED - Breaking Bread "Al Dente" (Healdsburg, CA) Liter

      Delicious Chilled Red that is 70% Mourvèdre, 30% Zinfandel and 100% barrel fermented in neutral French Oak. Complete patio pounder!!
      $28.00
    • BEBIDA MORADA - Lo-Fi Wines (Santa Maria Vy, CA)

      Bebida Morada, aka “Purple Drink”. Co-fermentation of two Iberian grape varieties: 70% Mencia, a red grape, and 30% Arinto, a white grape. Super crushable and good with friends.
      $28.00
    • BEAUJOLAIS "GAMAY" - La Galoche (France)

      100% Gamay from the largest organic producer in the Beaujolais region. This wine just Rips!!! Drink it chilled, room temp, whatever, just drink it.
      $25.00
    • CABERNET FRANC - Lo-Fi Wines "Clos Mullet" - (Los Alamos, CA)

      Big, bold and tons of fruit. This is great for when the nights start to chill and you need a wine to cozy up to. Great food wine and does equally as well on its own. Get it while it's in stock.
      $30.00
    • MALBEC - Trapiche (Argentina)

      It's red and its wine! Drink some!
      $22.00
  • GROWLERS

    • 1500 Pale Ale - Drake’s GRWLR

      Pale Ale 5.4%
      $18.00
    • Cali Day IPA - Tarantula Hill GRWLR

      American IPA - 6.2%
      $18.00
    • Calidad - Calidad GRWLR

      Mexican Style Lager - 4.5%
      $18.00
    • Dark Star Imp Oat Stout - Fremont GRWLR

      $18.00
    • Guinness GRWLR

      Irish Dry Stout (4.2%)
      $18.00
    • Hazy IPA - MadeWest GRWLR

      $18.00
    • Hefeweizen - Paulaner GRWLR

      $18.00
    • Labatt Blue - Labatt Blue GRWLR

      $18.00
    • Oh Yeah! Lager - Fall GRWLR

      American Light Lager - 4.0%
      $17.00
    • Pfriem IPA - Pfriem GRWLR

      $18.00
    • POG Kombucha - GRWLR

      $18.00
    • Pupil - Societe Brewing GRWLR

      American IPA (7.5%)
      $18.00
    • Robot Panda Hazy IPA - HUB GRWLR

      $18.00
  • TEES

    • FS COCKTAIL TEE - BLACK/GOLD

      $25.00
    • RAZZLE DAZZLE TEE - HEATHER/SILVER

      Bringing the Old Razzle Dazzle back!!!
      $25.00
    • SHOP TEE - TIE DYE

      $25.00
    • SLUSHEE TEE WHITE

      This Shirt will guarantee keep you cool.
      $25.00
    • SLUSHEE TEE BLUE

      $25.00
    • RAZZLE DAZZLE TEE - GREEN

      $20.00
    • GYM TEE - GREY

      $20.00
    • FS 5 YR ANNIVERSARY TEE

      $25.00
  • HATS / BEANIES

    • FERNSIDE DAD HATS

      $28.00
    • FERNSIDE FS HATS

      $35.00
    • FERNSIDE BEANIES

      $24.00
  • SWEATSHIRTS / JACKETS

    • SLOTHY HOODIES

      $40.00
    • FS PATAGUCCI CREW

      $45.00
  • TUMBLERS

    • FERNSIDE ICEE Tumbler

      Sure to go fast so get them while they last!
      $28.00
  • SP MUGS

    • SOUTH PARK MUG 16oz

      Proceeds from these mugs go to support the South Park Business Group to keep cool stuff alive in our neighborhood.
      $18.00
  • ARCHIVE SALE

    • $10 T-Shirt

      $10.00
    • $20 Sweatshirt

      $20.00

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