Kettner Exchange – Reviews, photos, menu, opening hours Claimed

I had always heard good things about KEX. And I can say that even with high expectations it was an amazing experience. The food was fantastic. Some of the best I’ve had in town. That along with the cozy decor and live music made it all a very pleasant experience.

The staff were very friendly and had great people skills. The menu was unique and innovative. The ambiance was on point.

Beautiful decor, lighting , and music. Amazing food. Duck Meatball was the best. We went on a Sunday night. Timing of food delivery was not good. Pork chop came out before pasta. Drinks are overpriced. Service was adequate but we had to ask …

Can I give them 6 stars???! When is Chef Brian getting his well deserved Michelin star?! I have eaten at Michelin star restaurants in the US and honestly, I still come back to Kettner and tell myself nah, I’ll spend this money on Kettner …

This place is great. The dishes are meant to be shared, but are not super big. Three of us split six plates and we had plenty of food. The duck meatball was excellent, as was the Szechuan lamb noodles. The decor was also very nice. We will …

Good eats and nice ambiance. Great for a trendy fun dinner. Small plates are recommended. Plates are not too small, IMO; for 2 people, 5 small plates will leave need doggie bags and give you yummy leftovers. Reservations are suggested.

Good tiki drink, small plates and customer service, really enjoyed our night and experience. Glad we stayed inside to feel more special and romantic as opposed to the patio with tvs and a college crowd- $170 before tip for 5 small plates and 3 drinks

We had a reservation for Sunday brunch. We were seated right away, service and staff were great. The server recommended a drink that was very good called the Harbor Brew. Was a nice coffee drink for brunch. All of our food was tasty, came out hot and timely. The atmosphere is beautiful.

Amazing restaurant!! Great service, all the dishes are to share so it’s a family experience overall! They have plenty of gluten free options which i am thankful for! The pudino dessert is to die for!! Highly recommend it.

Had a fun Sunday night here. It’s a great atmosphere for good drinks and small plates. A good place for groups. They rotate their menu, but my favorite items are the spicy tuna crispy rice and the pig mac bao. The rooftop is definitely the …

Came here for my dad’s birthday with our family and we ordered a good amount of the menu. They change their menu daily with rotating items and some that stay. We ordered the following with my ratings: …

Love the Sharable plates menu and restaurant location and environment. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu that’s printed daily and made wonderful suggestions for our party. The desserts were awesome too!

Let me start by saying we had only 2 days in San Diego, which means we only had 2 dinners to get the chance to try all of the amazing restaurants in San Diego. So glad I was able to grab a reservation at Kettner, the food and atmosphere …

DONT BUY THIS BAO BUN….
Buy some of there many other delicious items that they offer like the salmon! The bun is $17 dollars. the server said it’s a small bite and reassured us, great …

The Kettner Exchange was a new experience for me. For a set price they bring out a variety of dishes for you to try. Each is a smallish serving, but enough for everyone to get something good from it. I didn’t know what to expect, but …

Ambiance and decor are fantastic. Menu changes daily. Local beer selection is top notch, as are the hand crafted cocktails. Food is amazing. Shishito peppers, pork belly boa buns, Sonoma lamb Szechuan noodles, and spicy shrimp were delicious. I can’t wait to go back.

We went here for dinner and ordered about 12 different small plates for four people to share. Everything was really well presented and absolutely delicious. The portions are extremely small so be prepared for that. My favorite was the pork belly bao bun tacos and fried Caesar salad.

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 …

Wow. Forget coming on up, San Diego is already here and leading the way! Was super impressed with this restaurant. A lot of culinary innovation and some incredible flavors. Highly recommend. My only wish was that I had more friends here so that I could try more dishes!

Went here for a girls night out and really nice atmosphere, good music (harpist but in da club). The drinks sounded sweet but were actually really well balanced. All the food was on point and we ordered a lot of dishes without breaking the bank.