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Kettner Exchange

Name: Kettner Exchange
Address: 2001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 255-2001
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

8:30 p.m.

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

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Executive chef: Brian Redzikowski

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2023
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2022
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2021

From the OpenTable editors: Anchored by a striking 20-foot eucalyptus sculpture, this two-story, indoor-outdoor showstopper has been a Little Italy hotspot since opening in 2014. Snag a seat on the rooftop patio with swinging daybeds, a roaring fireplace, and bookable private cabanas for sweeping harbor views and inventive American dishes with Asian twists like Szechuan frog legs and spicy tuna and crispy rice with eel sauce from James Beard Award-winning chef Brian Redzikowski.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Asian, Californian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(619) 255-2001
Website
http://www.kettnerexchange.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
2001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
3. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2021
Neighbourhood
Little Italy
Cross Street
Grape St
Parking details
Valet is available for $10.00 Cash or $12.00 Credit Card.
Entertainment
Live Djs Thursday-Saturday + occasional live bands (call venue for nightly entertainment)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Years Eve at Kettner Exchange
US$150.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Say farewell to 2024 in style at Kettner Exchange with a champagne tower, photo booth, live jazz, and DJs! Festivities will also include a 6-course tasting menu at $150 per person. Please note that only the New Year's Eve menu will be offered on this day, a la carte dining will not be available in the main dining room. An optional curated wine pairing will be available at $60 per person. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of $25 per person. Tax, 20% service charge, and 4% surcharge will be added to all checks.
Small Cabana Reservation
US$10.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
This is not a Standard Reservation, please read below: *Mon-Wed evening Small Cabana Reservations have no F&B minimum but tax and 22% service charge will be applied. *Thurs-Sun evening Small Cabana Reservations have a $400 F&B minimum + tax and 22% service charge. *Sun Brunch Cabanas have a $200 F&B minimum + tax and 22% service charge. The Small Cabanas offers a space where groups of up to (6) guests are able to enjoy Kettner Exchange’s elevated cuisine and unique beverage program in a casual lounge style VIP setting. Guests may dine from the Lounge Menu till 10pm while being seated at the core of a lively open-air rooftop. Everything ordered will go onto one bill. Each reservation is for (3) hours maximum.

What 1,354 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Contemporary American
San Diego
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kettner Exchange offers a "great rooftop ambiance" and "excellent cocktails," making it a perfect spot for a fun night out. Guests rave about its "delicious and inventive food," particularly the duck meatballs and tapas-style dining. The service is often described as "knowledgeable and friendly," enhancing the overall "fantastic dining experience."

1,354 Reviews

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Kiefer
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere. One of my favorites in little Italy.
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Lisa
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such a lovely evening at Kettner. We had the spicy tuna cripsy rice, house made bread and peanut dipping sauch, the pork chop and sonoma lamb and szechuan noodles. Everything was fantastic. My personal favorite were the noodles. They had great flavor. It was spicy but not too much.
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Bryan
VIP
Phoenix
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
There was a snafu with Cabana minimums. After they got it wrong, we were given a table in not the most desirable area, although our server was amazing. The patio is cold and table/chairs not the best option for sharing small plates. Next time if you make a mistake, make better choices to assure the customer has a “level up” experience.
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john
VIP
San Diego
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a classy place to dine. The staff is wonderful and always attentive. The food is delicious and there are options for everyone. The decor is beautiful and they have live music!
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Kurt
VIP
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We did not dine here. Upon arriving, we were informed all of the dining area was bought for the evening. We were directed to the lounge area, which is an outdoor bar. After being served water and then ignored for 15 minutes, we left to dine elsewhere, which could not be reserved using the app since it thought we were still dining. I should have been informed of the seating status prior to the reservation. Disappointed in the restaurant, and the app. Won’t be back.
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Maria
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's truly one of my favorite restaurants. Brunch was simply the best. Freshest ingredients. It was so delicious. Love the presentation. We had the best time celebrating our birthdays. Thank you, Chef Brian. Best hospitality. 👌
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Matt
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food & great service! We come here every time we are in San Diego for a visit.
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LaQuisa
Dallas
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful ambience and food was delicious. However noise level very high and it turned into a "night club" after 9pm so very difficult to have intimate conversation over dinner as difficult to hear. So just be aware.
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Olga
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What makes great food even better? Great service and that is what you get here. Plus a wonderful ambience and excellent cocktails.
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Kay
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall we enjoyed our experience, it was unique and exceptional. The only thing I like to say about the menu is that it was limited and the salmon I ordered was served cold.
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FAQs

Kettner Exchange offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 255-2001.

Kettner Exchange is rated 4.7 stars by 1354 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

8:30 p.m.

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
3. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2021
Cross Street
Grape St
Neighbourhood
Little Italy
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Asian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet is available for $10.00 Cash or $12.00 Credit Card.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live Djs Thursday-Saturday + occasional live bands (call venue for nightly entertainment)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kettnerexchange.com/
Phone number
(619) 255-2001

Kettner Exchange

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

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Experiences

New Years Eve at Kettner Exchange

Small Cabana Reservation

Menu

What 1,354 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Kettner Exchange restaurant rated?

Is Kettner Exchange currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Additional information

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