About
Kettner Exchange, an American restaurant and pub in San Diego, California, offers a variety of dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients, as well as craft cocktails and an extensive beer selection. The restaurant's warm atmosphere, inviting patio, and lively events encourage guests to linger and enjoy the experience. Opening its doors in 2012, Kettner Exchange has become a well-known fixture among San Diegans and visiting patrons alike.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Bar
Kid High Chair
Veg Friendly
Alcohol
Happy Hour
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
Kettner Exchange located in San Diego, California, offers an impressive line-up of dishes that you must-try. Start with their scrumptious Soft Shell Crab Buns followed by their equally delightful Baja Stone Crab. The Seared Hokkaido Scallops are a stand-out, with its enchanting flavor and texture balance that gently slices through your taste buds. The Lamb Pappardelle is a crowd-favorite you shouldn't miss. For dessert, indulge in the house special, S'mores, which is a perfect sweet finish to a flavorful dining experience.
Ratings for Kettner Exchange
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Kettner Exchange has excellent presentation with their dishes, on top of creative menu ideas that rotate daily. The way the menu is arranged goes from least to most filling. Unless you order something from the very bottom, where the biggest dishes are, you’ll probably end up ordering 2-3 dishes to get full. They also serve complementary popcorn, which acts as their “bread service”. My flavor was salt and vinegar, although they might rotate that. Everything looked and tasted great.
Upscale dining experience, the plates are small sharable sizes, typically $16-18 each, except for the large pork chop ~$28. The sashimi and mushroom dishes were excellent! The frog legs were very tender and a little spicy. 5 dishes were plenty for 2 people. Top notch service, chef, and kitchen. Even though it was busy, our server and others checked on us often. Recommend for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries.
I have nothing but great things to say… Great location, amazing food, good drinks, great service! Definitely worth the visit if your looking for a great environment to enjoy some drinks and little eats.
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Monday: | 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
| Tuesday: | 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday: | 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
| Thursday: | 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
| Friday: | 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
| Saturday: | 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM |