Kettner Exchange

2001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
(619) 255-2001

Recent Reviews

Kirsten A.

Pricey. Exquisite atmosphere & delicious foods for dinner. Group of 13 of us booked the Captain’s Room which requires a $800 minimum. Popcorn was served while gathering our orders and it was a unique starter. 100% recommend the duck meatball ($19) and the Molten Chocolate Cake ($12)!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Meatball in Marinara Grits, Molten Chocolate Cake

Lost By Design

First time visiting today and I ordered a beer and a cocktail at the bar. I paid cash. Went back for a second round and the little thinning hair bartender asked if I closed my tab (?) I said I paid cash. When he brought my drinks he asked me, “Are you gonna tip me more this time?” In all my world wide service/ bar experiences, I’ve never been asked such a tacky, offensive question. No matter what amount anyone tips, is this an acceptable question to a customer.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

Vitaliy Lee

Finally got to try this place. It's really hard to get in, but we finally went here.We got the spicy tuna crispy rice, which was interesting and delicious.Also got the duck meatball. It was really good. Tender and tasty.For dessert, we had the budino. It was amazing.I highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

AOJEDASD

Great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ruben Casas

We had a delicious Brunch with a live DJ playing great funky housey music!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Linda Isley

My daughter requested this location for her birthday dinner. A unique presentation/menu that was enjoyed by the whole

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christopher Jachetti

Kettner exchange is underrated. Drinks are top notch and the service is unmatched. Shout out to Tom for being a great bartender for my fiancé and I as we spent a Sunday out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julia Walfoort

Loved the atmosphere of this spot & most dishes were very good! The duck meatball, spicy tuna crispy rice, and grilled salmon belly were delicious! Only miss was the Hot & Spicy garlic noodles.. portion was smaller than anticipated & didn't WOW us (felt like a dish you could make at home). Overall, I would recommend this spot to a friend - but wasn't a 10 out of 10 for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Meatball in Marinara Grits, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Cristina D.

Place is super cute and romantic! I came here with a friend but automatically felt cute first date vibes! Drinks were delicious and food amazing (I mean look at the plating of this food! Beautiful and taste is even better!) Service was also great and friendly! My friend and I did family style so we could try a bit of lots of things and honestly everything we tasted was delicious! Highly recommend especially as a first date or date night

Alexander K.

Eric C was an absolutely phenomenal host for our bachelor party. He expertly dealt with one of our members allergies and entertained the party whenever he showed up! Do recommend

Manué L.

I came here with my boys for my bachelor party dinner. The food was prime, the drinks fantastic, and the service transcendent. Eric was was our server, and he made our experience truly special. He had charisma, a deep knowledge of the menu, and a natural gift for hospitality. My party had a friend with extremely and varied allergies and Eric was both helpful and patient to ensure every one of us left happy and full. Would highly recommend!

Vincent H.

Top tier service here for an extremely large party with a difficult combo of allergies. Eric was amazing. Astounding. Entertaining and helpful. As best man he made me happy enough to get on Yelp to sing his praises. Thank you Kettner 10/10.

Ji-Hong S.

Our server was Eric--legend. He sold us on the rib eye and it was worth. Funny guy too.

Al M.

We came with a large table with lots of allergy requirements. Eric C was our server, and he was extremely helpful in getting food out to all of us. Strongly recommend!

LAA

This is a vibe dining place, loud dj, people who want to be seen. We ordered biscuits and gravy, fried chicken and lamb noodles. The biscuits were good, but it is actually just one small biscuit. The chicken had an overly tingly and peanuty sauce, I wish it was on the side or just a little less in your face, and I'm not talking about spicy, it kind of tasted like metal and makes your mouth buzz, they must have ised those bizzer flowers a lot of people have started using in hip culinary environments. The noodles were really over seasoned with salt and chinese 5-spice, all you could taste was clove. We finished with plates still full of food and left. Service isn't memorable, our waiter was nice and attentive, but that's not why you go there anyway. I watched the bartenders take multiple shots before 12pm. I think this might be an okay place when you're drunk and have been out and stop here for a drink, but don't spend your money here for brunch, there are far better places if you actually want an enjoyable meal and not rage at 11am.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

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