Realm of 52 Remedies

Modern French", "Japanese, Kaiseki", "Nordic, Seafood". · San Diego · Chef Jonathan Bautista

Ranked among North America's 50 Best Bars, Realm of 52 Remedies in San Diego pairs Asian-inspired craft cocktails with small plates. Conceived with culinary input from chef Jonathan Bautista, the speakeasy hides behind a traditional apothecary portal, serving drinks infused with housemade tinctures.

4805 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, San Diego

  • #93 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Dishes

  • 52 Burger (16) — 4oz. wagyu blend, Alabama white sauce, sweet and sour pickles, red onion, okonomi, provolone, brioche. Allergens: Shellfish, Gluten.
  • 12oz Bone-In Pork Loin (27) — Grilled salad, Carolina Gold rice, fried egg, sweet soy glaze, benne seed, pickled fresno chiles. Allergens: Soy.
  • Scallop Ceviche (18) — Bay scallops, Calabrian peppers, tomato sambal, culantro, mint, basil oil, hoisin, tortilla chips. Allergens: Shellfish.
  • KFQ (31) — Korean-Fried Quail, Honey Sambal, Almond Gremolata, Thai Basil. Allergens: Nut (Almond), Gluten.
  • 20 oz. Prime Ribeye (72) — Confit torpedo onion, charred gai lan, sweet pea puree, cultured maitake butter, benne seed, pear glaze. Gluten Free.
  • Oko Fries (18) — Hand-cut Fries, Sauce Mornay, Shaved Cabbage, Apple Okonomi, Miso Ranch, Bonito, Furikake. Allergens: Gluten, Shellfish, Dairy, Egg.
  • Chile Garlic Tamago (19) — Chile-marinated eggs, fresh jalapeno, toasted nori, herb panko crumble. Allergens: Gluten, Egg.
  • Mushroom Fried Rice (15) — Coconut Milk, Charcoal Roasted King Trumpet Mushroom, Beech Mushroom, Garlic, Onions, Toasted Coconut, Shiso. Vegan.
  • Charred Gai Lan (16) — Charcoal-Grilled Chinese Gai Lan roots, Chili Peanut Garlic Sauce, Sweet and Spicy Peanuts, Roasted Peppers, Thai Basil. Gluten-Free. Allergens: Peanuts, Shellfish.
  • Fresh Pickled Cucumbers (14) — Jimmy Nardello peppers, Thai red chile, torpedo onion, basil-chile oil, cucumber bitters, mint, scallion. Vegan & Gluten-Free.

Cocktails

  • Opium Den (20) — Smoked Salt, Shiitake Mushroom, Don Jose Oloroso Sherry, Millet VS Armagnac, Isla of Jura 10yr Scotch, Smoked with Oak Chips. Garnish: Salted pretzels.
  • Jade Empress (20) — Ming River Baijiu, Mizu Green Tea Shochu, Matcha, Lemon, Salted Cream Cheese. Garnish: Salted cream cheese foam + matcha dust.
  • Jade Empress (Spirit-Free) (15) — Spirit-free version of the Jade Empress cocktail.
  • Sunomono (20) — Matsutake Shoyu, Shiso & Plum Vinegar, Sesame, Cucumber Bitters, Angostura Bitters, Suntory Toki Whisky. Garnish: Cucumber.
  • Seoul City Hipster (20) — Cucumber Bitters, Lemongrass Tincture, Ginger & Honey, Lemon, Bokbunja Korean Wild Berry Wine, Tanqueray No.10 London Dry Gin. Garnish: Lemongrass.
  • Saigon Dreamer (20) — Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Whistlepig 6yr, Creme de Cacao, Lemon, Pineapple, Sugar, Clarified with Whole Milk. Garnish: Lemon peel.
  • Earl Grey (20) — Earl Grey-Infused Jura 10yr Single Malt Scotch & Kasama Filipino Rum, Saline, Honey, Cinnamon Cream. Garnish: Cinnamon cream + earl grey tea.
  • Kasato Maru (20) — Leblon Cachaca, Bombay Sapphire Gin, St. Germain Elderflower, Pear, Yuzu, Jasmine Tea, Lemon, Clarified with whole milk. Garnish: Kinome leaf.
  • 13 Assassins (20) — Laphroaig 10yr Single Malt Scotch, Alma Tepec Licor de Chile Pasilla, Cinpatrazzo Amaro, Amara Blood Orange Amaro, Honey, Black Lava Salt. Garnish: Baby’s breath.
  • Maskinganna (20) — Milagro Cristalino, Ramazotti Amaro, Palo Cortado Sherry, Cold brew. Garnish: Grapeseed oil + coffee extract.

Wines

  • Cavaletti - Grenache (16) — Glass. Sonoma Valley, California.
  • Lone Madrone - Oveja (16) — Glass. Paso Robles, California.
  • Thacher - Pet Nat (15) — Glass. Paso Robles, California.
  • Soto Sake Junmai Black (15) — Glass. Nagata, Japan.
  • Soto Sake Premium Junmai Daiginjo (24) — Glass. Nagata, Japan.

The Experience

A theatrical, intimate and opulent room in a hidden location. The meal is structured around à la carte dining. A good fit for a romantic evening and celebrations.

  • Occasion: Romantic, Celebration
  • Atmosphere: Theatrical, Intimate, Opulent
  • Format: À la carte
  • Setting: Hidden

Phone: +16197806675

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