This is one of my favs places! The ambiance and decor are great. The kale salad is a top best!. Along with the duck meat balls and the spicy shrimp so good. The drinks are pretty good too I got the sake one that's like a whiskey sour! read more

The ambiance inside was stunning with moody lighting, warm wood details, and such an elevated atmosphere. The outdoor area was just as beautiful and made the whole place feel cozy yet upscale. Our server was also amazing and checked in on us throughout the night to make sure everything was perfect. They were super helpful with recommendations and made the experience even better. I loved that it was tapas style because we got to try so many different dishes, and every single one was packed with flavor. The drinks, food, and desserts were all beautifully presented and tasted incredible. This is definitely not just a restaurant, it's a dining experience. One of the most memorable spots I've been to in a while. read more

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Near Little Italy, Kettner Exchange has an entrance slightly hidden down a long isle. The upstairs has indoors and outdoors both with trendy vibes. However, the overall feel of the restaurant did not feel so cohesive. The indoors and outdoors were very different and a DJ even came later at night. Additionally, unfortunately, since we were so close to the water we were hoping for water views, but the outdoors faces the opposite direction. The menu is filled with enticing small plates to share. We were pleased that the large majority of the menu could accommodate gluten free diet, and chose to share the Kale Salad, Roasted Carrots, and Grilled Romano Beans as our initial courses. All were tasty with unique flavor profiles, but the true standout was the Grilled Romano Beans, with a delicious char to them. We followed with the Lamb Szechuan Noodles, White Fish with jalapeños and the Duck Meatball. We enjoyed them all, and even though all were very different it managed to still feel like a cohesive dinner. Overall, tasty plates, but something felt lacking in the feel of the restaurant. read more

My wife wanted to come here for Sunday Brunch because the menu looked interesting and because of the dining credit on our Chase card. We had a reservation around noon and were seated immediately. Our server was friendly and informative and the rest of the staff were very attentive in clearing the table and refilling out water. Ambience of the restaurant was pretty modern with a nice view of the harbor from Grape street. There is plenty of seating with two levels and a few different bar areas. This place is supposedly famous for their drinks, but we don't really drink so we ordered plenty of food. The crispy rice and spicy tuna was tasty but was not spicy at all. The sushi rice patties were fried like hash browns and were crispy and fluffy. The fried chicken was two pieces of breast meat and one thigh. Very crispy with a tasty mild numbing spicy peanut sauce. The lamb noodles were savory and not too gamey with a hint of numbing spice. Overall the food, service, and ambience was fantastic, but the portion size to price was just ok. Definitely worth a visit if you're not looking for value! read more

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Had a great night out here, with really good food and a nice atmosphere. Ambiance was nice, not too loud where you couldn't carry a conversation, but still lively in the lounge area. Tapas-style servings, which we liked so we could try out a few different dishes. Started out with the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, followed by Spicy Shrimp. Both were delicious. Next up, we had the Swordfish Wraps, which were good. The swordfish was wrapped in lettuce and they had a nice taste. We finished off with Grilled Mary's Chicken, which was a great dish for sharing. Our server provided timely and courteous service the entire evening and made sure we were taken care of. Parking as always is tough in Little Italy, but valet parking is offered at 15.00. We will return! read more

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This place was so awesome. They have a super cute rooftop patio/lounge with a bar. You can even rent a "cabana" For larger groups. I highly recommend making a reservation. The food was all super delicious, and the service was amazing. The staff was all super kind and knowledgeable. read more

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I've only ever been to Kettner to get drinks so I was curious to try out the restaurant for their actual food. We came for Sunday brunch on Super Bowl so there was no wait for a party of 2. Parking: As with any other downtown establishments, be prepared to drive around to snag a paid street parking-- unless it's Sunday, then most meters are free. Vibes: It's a huge 2-story restaurant with lots of outdoor and indoor seats. They can seat a large group party. We were seated upstairs on the patio since it was a nice day out. They had at least a couple TVs. There were regular tables, bar seats, and low tables with couches on the patio. Service: Huge shoutout to Zach who was our great server! He was personable, explained the menu well, and gave us a great experience. Food: The brunch menu is mainly tapas style. There were only 2 of us so we were limited on the dishes to try. If you have more people, you'd be able to try out more. -Caesar Twinkies ($15): 3 pieces of brioche crouton filled with mascarpone. Absolutely delicious. You'd think that the crouton would be too hard to bite but it was the perfect crunch consistency with the flavors of the mascarpone. A must get!! -Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice ($22): comes with 4 pieces of crispy rice and the spicy tuna is on the side topped with half an avocado. Generous servings of spicy tuna since it was served as a whole mound. The taste itself was nothing special, however. -Szechuan Fried Chicken ($25): 3 big pieces of juicy thighs. The flavor was great. Not too spicy for me (but I like really spicy food). I'd get this again only if we had more people. -Honey Butter Toast ($13): 1 piece of thick toast topped with creme. I enjoyed the taste but it didn't wow me as much. But what we enjoyed more was the Budino: crème fraiche topped with caramel! Overall: I can attest that their brunch menu is pretty good. Perfect place to enjoy a nice sunny day meal. I'd love to come back to try their dinner menu sometime. read more

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The menu is tapas-style and best for sharing. I tried two of their Michelin-recognized dishes (duck meatball and spicy tuna sushi rice) as well as their whipped ricotta. Our favorite was the duck meatball: smooth, almost effortless to eat, nestled on creamy soft grits with marinara. Comforting, rich, and balanced. We enjoyed the deconstructed spicy tuna crispy rice, too. The rice cake had a perfect bouncy, chewy texture without being overcooked, the tuna was fresh and silky, and the avocado was creamy and ripe. I wouldn't say it was mind-blowing. The ricotta was inconsistent--too salty on some bites, oily on the other. I liked the bread as it was smoky but parts of it were burnt. The dish ended up feeling heavy rather than indulgent. Also, the Kex cocktail leaned very coconut-forward and tasted like a college student whipped together Malibu and pineapple juice. I can see it being a crowd-pleaser, just not my personal preference. The space itself is a major win. Nautical ship-inspired with a striking deconstructed eucalyptus tree at the center, the interior feels modern, vibrant, and effortlessly cool. The crowd was lively which is perfect for date night or a friends' get-together. Service was attentive and smooth throughout. Shoutout Patrick! read more

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Beautiful restaurant , good service .. food comes out very very very fast !! Swordfish lettuce wraps - would not order again Bok Choy - so so small and just ok Ricotta whipped w toast - this was Good one of the best things we had Kale salad - delicious Tuna w fried rice cakes - yummy Hot oil seared salmon -meh Spicy shrimp - nothing special I would go more toward 31/2 stars Atmosphere and service very good Nothing blew my mind read more

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Kettner Exchange - what a dinner! It was our first visit to San Diego and KEX made our list of places to visit. Highly recommend for those who have never been. Our waiters were absolutely fantastic- super knowledgeable and helpful with making our food selections. Here are the fan favorites from our meal: - Spicy tuna crispy rice: little circles of crispy rice, with a nori-covered avocado and tuna (LOVE the presentation and just as delicious) - Butternut squash dumplings: as expected and with a great flavor - Duck meatball: MASSIVE single meatball in a little skillet with grits and tons of sauce. The meatball was the perfect texture, consistency, and flavor which isn't the easiest feat. - Molten chocolate lava cake: ah-MAZING. The perfect consistency of melted chocolate, and how can you pass up a vanilla McFlurry ice cream!?! The answer is you shouldn't. Fantastic meal. Cannot wait for our next trip back! read more

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After many nights at the rooftop bar here, I got to treat my friend to a birthday Sunday brunch also on the rooftop. It was nicely shaded yet open and the music was not too loud so we could chat the whole time. It didn't seem to be busy at 11am which was perfect for our group and we felt we had the place to ourselves. The drinks were all tasty but the food even better! My friends LOVED the crispy fried potatoes and even combined it with the spicy tuna crispy rice. I personally loved the lamb noodles and could have eaten it all myself! Not to mention they really nailed the simple double double burger, cooked to a perfect medium. The birthday budino was a great ending to it all as well. Our waiter had the best energy and great recommendations. Overall a really nice experience and the birthday girl had a great time being celebrated. read more

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Kettner is one of our favorite places to go when we want a great meal - the mapo is a go to and always delicious and the fried chicken for brunch is out of this world!! This place also offers lots of their cocktails as virgin mocktails and throughout this pregnancy the virgin dirty verde has made me feel like I'm not missing out!! The salted caramel Budino is also amazing - im not even a huge caramel fan but it's one of my favorite desserts! read more

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Bar & restaurant in Little Italy. Can get very busy. Parking can be tough so plan ahead. I don't recall if they offer valet but there are paid parking garages in the area if you can't find parking on the street. I love the outdoor seating section. It's a fun place to meet friends for drinks & a fun date spot. The food is okay but I'd say it's more of a fun spot to have some yummy drinks. read more

What a fantastic experience! We ordered 11 dishes and they paired them and coursed them out really well. For drinks we got the painkiller which was fantastic. I'll get that next time. The oddessy and the rosemarys baby was very good. I preferred the rosemarys baby We started with the big eye tuna sashimi which was excellent. And the butternut squash dumplings. That portion was a little too small. The eggplant was awesome! So different. Then we got the duck meatball and the puquillo pepper and peanut dip with focaccia bread. You would never know there were peanuts in it. The duck meatball comes with a creamy polenta. Yum! My husband loved it. The Caesar Twinkie was very rich and delicious. But a little too oily for me. I loved the lamb noodle dish. Next time I'll ask for the chili oil on the side. The spicy shrimp and the Szechuan frogs legs were my favorite. When you order that get the cucumber salad at the same time. The coolness of the cucumbers pairs really well together with it. Of the 3 desserts the honey butter toast was my favorite! I would come back again just for that! Our server, Eric was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We will come back here again for sure! Can't believe this is the first time we have been here They have and upstairs and a downstairs. We sat in a booth downstairs. But upstairs looked like a lot of fun! read more

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Leave it to San Diego to constantly impress. I'd already heard the buzz about this restaurant, so expectations were high--and they were met and exceeded. From the moment you enter, whether it's the live DJ or the open fire features, the space feels welcoming and inviting. The design is undeniably upscale. The food is even better. The plating feels like art, and the flavors--especially the spicy shrimp and other dishes--do not disappoint. I'll definitely be back. read more

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My girlfriends and I celebrated our bestfriend who is getting married soon. The staff at the front were very welcoming and even created a nice postcard with a note for our bride. Our server Juan was very knowledgeable, friendly, and just great overall. His wonderful service contributed to our enjoyable experience. The food was absolutely AMAZING! We loved every item except for the Pig Mac Bao and shrimp/pork wontons. They weren't bad at all, but ranked lower in comparison to everything else we ordered. We ordered: Hot Oil Seared Salmon, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Braised Shanghai Bokchoy, Crispy Weiser Farms Potatoes, Pig Mac Bao, Spicy Shrimp, 40oz meyers ranch bone in ribeye. We finished our meal off with all 3 desserts, our favorites being the Budino and Honey butter toast. Amazing experience, highly recommend, & will be returning soon! read more

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Loved the vibes and dishes at Kettner Exchange! We sat upstairs in the indoor/outdoor area which was so pretty. Our server was great and very attentive. Per his recommendation we got several things to share between the two of us. Mary's chicken was perfectly cooked and tasty. The duck meatball with grits was great and we loved the ricotta! The seared salmon and cabbage were good but we definitely preferred the other items we ordered. Molten chocolate cake was a great way to finish the night! We will definitely be back. read more

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Beautiful place to enjoy a drink. We sat outside and I ordered DIRTY VERDE (tequila blanco, poblano chile liqueur, cucumber, lime, paprika oil). It was well balanced cocktail. read more

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Excellent services the draw back was it was so dark Our table had no light. We enjoy atmosphere and the delicious food and very unique experience there. We all shared 5 difference dishes We loved the Duck meatball next I want that for me and mapo my photos didn't come but next time We are definitely going back!! read more

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Always see this place driving from the airport and know it's fairly popular amongst my friends. Finally made it out due to our chase dining credits. It's a nice tapas restaurant that seems to turn into a club setting after 10pm but we didn't stay that long. Staff was really friendly. Counter seating was the only available option when making the reservation but it was actually really nice, spacious, and private. The food was great. My wife and I shared 4 plates and were worried about it not bring enough but were comfortably full at the end. The star of the show were the cocktails. We each tried 2 different ones and they were all 10/10. Probably some of the best cocktails that we've had in recent memory. We'll definitely be making our way back here soon! read more

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Hubby and I had reservations for dinner and arrived early to have a drink at the bar. At 6pm on Saturday, we went upstairs to an empty bar that filled up within minutes. The vibe was "young & hip" upstairs. Our dinner downstairs was "slick and cozy" in our booth. Our server Miguel was excellent and suggested we order 3 small items to start. We prefer small plates since we rarely finish anything large. The frog legs were AMAZING! The sauce was OOTW and the legs were HUGE! We also loved the tuna crispy rice. read more

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While my itinerary for my SD trip was somewhat fluid, I did want to make solid plans for dinner. That being said, I took to Yelp and a few other sources to get a taste of the city's greatest hits. I had been to the city before and was reluctant to repeat, so I made sure the spots were new to me as well. Kettner Exchange came up several times in my search - the reviews and photos looked great, so we decided to book dinner here for our first night. KE is located in Little Italy - the entrance is somewhat shielded off from the street, blocked off by a wall which I think adds to the aesthetic of the entryway. The restaurant itself is quite spacious - while there's a decent amount of space on the main level, we were led upstairs to their rooftop which contained a bar and more seating. The vibe was trendy with somewhat low lighting and contemporary design. The dishes at KE are meant to be shared, and are roughly arranged from small to large as you read down the menu. They have a good variety of different cuisines - mostly American but some splashes of Italian and Asian as well. Bur first, a drink - we decided on a dry red which was quite good. For food, we decided to get 7 plates in total: cucumber salad, katsu bao, spicy noodles with shrimp, heirloom tomatoes, whipped ricotta, the duck meatball, and the chicken. All of the food was delicious - it's hard to choose my favs, but I would say that the bao, noodles, and meatball were the biggest standouts. I'm not a big fan of duck, but it was prepared well and sat in some really tasty polenta mmm. The noodles had just the right amount of spice to them, and the katsu really elevated the bao. Honestly though, everything was really great. Service was good, I think our waiter's name was Miguel (judging from my receipt) - he was friendly and made sure we were taken care of. Overall, I had a great experience at Kettner Exchange - they do small plates well and have a really comfortable setting to enjoy them. read more

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Great vibes upstairs at the bar with friendly bartenders. Tried cabbage and mapo tofu. Both were enjoyable although not necessarily extra memorable. Tasted the butterfly effect and sour cocktails. Butterfly effect had more complex and slightly sweet and very creamy elements with the Osaka sour being balanced but less unusual and slightly more liquor forward. Street parking. read more

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A really beautiful interior space with different seating areas with their own unique charm. We sat upstairs in the area with the large tree in the middle which was stunning. The service and quickness of the dishes were some of the highlights of the meal. They do small plate tapas and a lot of the items seemed very intriguing and delicious. The Charred Cabbage was decent and we had to make sure we scraped the tahini sauce on the bottom of each bite. The flavors were good together but it was a very small portion (a big theme of the night) and visually it was very boring (another theme of the night). It looked like simple stir-fried cabbage I could get at any generic asian restaurant. The butternut squash dumplings were much better overall. The inside filling was a little sweet and the savory sauce was a nice balance. The Pig Mac was a fun eat and it tasted just like a big mac. But overall it wasn't really that 'elevated' of a dish. The pork wasn't that special texturally or flavor-wise. $18 for 1 bun of this quality is not great. If there was one dish that earned it's price tag based on the flavor was the Piquillo Pepper and Peanut dish. The bread was perfectly soft and crispy while the dip was very flavorful. Plus it was a very nice presentation. Meanwhile the same couldn't be said for the Philly Toast. This monstrosity looked like something out of a drunk movie. It was so haphazardly-looking and the flavors were so single-note and nothing exciting. The garlic noodles flavor-wise were a lot better but for $19 we got only 4-5 bites. The Molten Chocolate Cake was a great last dish however. I'd absolutely recommend getting it. Our dinner at Kettner Exchange was very conflicting. It's hard to distill all of my thoughts but it's almost as if KE is trying to punch above it's weight-class. Between the beautiful interior and high prices, (we were still kind of hungry afterwards) they try to match them both with its food to not so much success. If you were to take away the aesthetic of the restaurant and ate these dishes in isolation anywhere else, I think a lot of diners would feel differently. I wouldn't be as hard on them if the prices were more reasonable. read more

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My friends and I reserved a table here for NYE, and it was a great time! Shout out to Kara for being an amazing server. Everyone else was really on it service wise too! We tried almost everything because we had a big group, but my favorites were the duck meatballs, the sashimi (the sauce was drinkable), the kale salad, and the steak (huge! And amazing). The group's favorite drinks were the butterfly effect and the rich and wired. The singer they had that night was fantastic too- he sounded like Frank Sinatra. read more

From a recommendation by another bartender from a different bar, we came to the Kettner Exchange for some cocktails! We absolutely adored the vibe, and sat at the roof in the late evening. Not pictured: we had an old fashioned (carajillo old fashioned) and the butterfly effect. Pictured is the whiskey sour. All of the cocktails that we tried were absolutely wonderful and well-balanced. Great flavor profiles, and we had to come twice while visiting. They also offer dinner options and other foods, which we didn't get to try, but it all looked wonderful. However, basing my review based on just the cocktails, it's absolutely solid. read more

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Kettner exchange has been on my list for a while, so I'm glad I finally got to check it out. The ambience was really decorated nicely. I came here early for a dinner reservation with friends. The host greeted us and sat us our table pretty quickly. The service was quick and efficient. The menu is seasonal and I just thought the options were just okay. It's sort of a mixture of American and Asian fusion flavors. Some dishes needed more flavor and others were overly salty. My favorite out of the six dishes would be the ricotta toast. Looking forward to try the other dishes next time. read more

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KE is a trendy restaurant/bar scene perfect for the adventurous kinds who are looking for a fun scene and quality food in downtown SD. The experience for our party of 4 was nice and memorable as we tried dishes we normally wouldn't. The drinks were good and inventive. Overall, solid 4 stars. Keep in mind the portions are on the smaller side so you'll need to order at least 2 dishes per person. read more

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We ordered the Sonoma Lamb and Mapo rice rolls, and these were undeniably some of the most amazingly unique flavors I've ever tried. The cucumber salad tasted great as well. However, I felt that everything was just far too salty. The host and servers were very accommodating and took their time to answer all our questions while also providing us with wonderful recommendations. The layout and ambiance were beautiful. Overall, I loved this place and I've added this to my list of places to return to whenever I'm back in SD. read more

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The food here was hit or miss. I would definitely nottt get the Pig Mac again, it looks cute but tastes reminiscent of a Big Mac from McDonald's, the plating was also kind of weird like it came propped up by a random rock in the basket? The rest of the food was good: the roasted Mary's duck with bao buns was my favorite especially with the sauce and consommé but I could honestly probably find something similar in convoy for cheaper. The Mary's chicken was really juicy. The cucumber salad was fresh and seasoned well, the hot and spicy garlic noodles were not too spicy and yummy. The spicy tuna crispy rice was not the best I've had but it was good, the plating was just kind of weird since the half avocado came w a piece of seaweed on top of it that looked like the skin but wasn't. It's family style so you pick different items off the menu then they're meant to be shared with your table. Cocktails were also a hit or miss. I got the weekend at Barney's and really liked it (I love a good ube cocktail) but my 3 other friends didn't enjoy their drinks, one of them said hers tasted like perfume, another one said it tasted like water with a hint of kiwi, and my last friend was struggling to finish her drink because she hated the way it tasted. Service was not that great, our server looked like he didn't want to be there and we kept having to flag down someone passing by whenever we needed something, even at the end we had to look for someone to ask us to bring the check. The best thing about this place is probably the ambiance/decor. It's really nice inside, trendy/upscale so I can see why it would be popular for a date night but for the price point I expected more. If I came back I would get the roasted Mary's chicken and weekend at Barney's again for sure then maybe the hot & spicy garlic noodles, spicy tuna crispy rice, and cucumber salad. Would definitely skip the Pig Mac and be cautious about trying the other cocktails given the 3 cocktails my friends tried weren't good. read more

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Had an amazing team dinner--easily 5 stars. They were super responsive over email when I was planning for a large group, and the private area we got was perfect, with a nice view upstairs. The food was all small plates, great for sharing, and there were good options for diffetent dietary restrictions. We ordered almost everything in the menu and every dish was great but the Mapo rice cakes were a personal standout for me, and dessert was *chef's kiss.* Cocktails were on point too. And service was friendly, quick and checked on us just enough. Overall, a great spot for a big group dinner. read more

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This was one of the best meals I've had in San Diego. I came with my coworkers and we all loved our experience. We ordered a ton of food, but here are the standouts: Niman ranch pork chop Sonoma lamb szechuan noodles Mapo Gioia burrata Cucumber salad Spicy tuna crispy rice Spicy shrimp Roasted chinese eggplant The desserts were also amazing and our favorites were the molten chocolate cake and the honey butter toast. Service was wonderful and I can't wait to come back! read more

The vibe at Kettner is always immaculate. My server Nikki was very nice and well versed on the menu. She helped me pick out a few different dishes, all were very good. I tried the cucumber salad, salty savory and refreshing. Similar to something you'd find on Convoy. The tuna sashimi was very good, a little hard to eat with chopsticks because the tuna was resting on top of mashed avocado. The roasted Chinese eggplant was very good, the lemon yogurt was a little overbearing for my taste but the overall taste of the dish really complemented itself. Grilled Striped Bass was fresh and perfectly cooked. Good portion size considering the price. Overall, the dining experience was great. The valet and the girls at the front and even the security were all super welcoming. I'd say the stand out moment of the night though was getting to chat with Alejandro. His station was near my seat, he has a warm personality and he and I had a good conversation about various topics all while he was tending to his tasks which made the whole experience really pleasant because I was dining alone. Even though I was in and out, I really enjoyed myself. Thanks! read more

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My experience here was divine! We ordered family style and the food was amazing! We tried so many dishes and kept saying the latest was our favorite! I was talking about this experience for weeks. Order all the things- bring great friends- and have a talented one take the photos. Service was great- made recommendations- kept the table clean at all times- refilled drinks before we knew needed new ones, funny and kind! The interior is warm and inviting. You feel elevated but not stuffy- the perfect place for a cozy date night or large gathering. read more

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Packed! Service was fast, margarita was not good, got something else. Drinks are pricey! You can get bottle service here. Definitely an end of the night ambiance because everyone is intoxicated, spilling drinks and vaping in your face. If you don't mind it, stand in line and have a good time! read more

Kettner Exchange - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Let's be honest, the food is always amazing here. They take a lot of pride in what they do. We came at 5:00 and it wasn't too busy. It was slammed by the time we left. Our server was really helpful, but she may have told us to order more than we needed. They kinda pressure you to get the order in all at once so they can pace it. But I do wish we could have ordered in phases, because it was just a bit much. The dining is gorgeous. Fabulous ambiance! Love this place. It's a little bit of a scene, but totally worth a good night out. read more

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This is a great hot spot that turns pretty lively at night. There is a downstairs bar with restaurant seating. The upstairs is another bar, which some seating, and several cabanas for bottle service. They have pretty large cocktail list which was nice. The Old Fashion was good. The Espresso Martini had a cold foam on top which wasn't bad. They do start removing chairs later in the night to make more standing room because it gets pretty packed on weekend nights. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner! Recommend making reservations ahead of time since the place is not very big. Atmosphere was good and the waitress was nice. Service was a little slow. Food was solid but nothing to write home about. We tried the duck meatball, which apparently was the dish that earned their Michelin award, but it was nothing special. (A sold meatball but that was it.) There's a bar/lounge attached as well which I liked for people-watching but I thought the crowd was on the older side... and there were some very interesting patrons. I will admit that the drinks were really good though! Overall, despite the average food, the drinks and vibes were above average. I don't know if I would come back to dine again due to the price for the food but maybe I would visit the bar. read more

Kettner Exchange - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Great little spot for a girls night or a date night. Not as kid friendly but the menu is interesting and definitely worth a spin through! Staff is knowledgeable and gives solid recs so ask! read more