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05/29/2026
GET TO THE CHOWDA! 🥣🔥
This week’s special is warm on the belly.
New England style clam chowder poutine loaded with crispy fries, creamy chowder, bacon, and melty Oaxaca cheese.
It’s chowda time, baby.
(Please read in your best Arnold voice.) 💪🏼
05/22/2026
☀️ SoCal Summer Kick-Off Special Alert ☀️
SPAMALAMADINGDONG 🤙🌴
A crispy spam musubi burrito stuffed with furikake rice, pepper jack cheese, pickled cabbage, pickled peppers, and gochujang aioli all wrapped up in a toasted jumbo tortilla. The island-meets-SoCal 🌺🌯
$20 with your choice of side.
Come get some before it disappears into the summer sunset. ☀️
05/02/2026
This week’s special is here to talk turkey… and it’s got rhythm 🕺
Gobble & Groove – Smoked turkey getting cozy with wild ramp pesto, sharp cheddar, and roasted red peppers, all pressed between thick Texas toast like it’s the main event. $18 with your choice of side 🤙🏼
Warning: may cause spontaneous head bopping and zero leftovers.
04/23/2026
Two specials this weekend ✌️ and we’re keeping it old school 🎬 **We highly recommend taking both of these to the jugular, man**
Taters Gonna Tate- Black garlic parmesan fried cracked potatoes tossed with black garlic butter and freshly shaved parmesan served with Shish*to aioli. $12
You’re my boy Blue! - Smoked blue cheese crusted double smashed wagyu patties, blue cheese sauce, duck confit red onions, smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato on a toasted pretzel bun. Your choice of side $22.
“WE’RE GOING STREAKING!”… straight to the kitchen for these. 🍔🥔
04/16/2026
This weekend’s special is a killer 👀. It rubs the harissa tahini sauce on the bread or else it gets the hose.
Silence Of The Lambwich —
Juicy lamb meatballs, lemon labneh, feta, harissa tahini, fennel slaw, za’atar, and micro mint all packed into an Amoroso roll.
Comes with your choice of side for $22… and yes, it screams flavor 🔪🥪
04/09/2026
This weekend’s special is bringing BIG deli energy 😮🔥
Hella Mortadella!
Crispy grilled mortadella, melty provolone, sweet & sour mustard, mayo, shredded lettuce, and a crunch of BBQ chips all hugged between thicc Texas toast 🥪✨
Served with your choice of side for $19
It’s salty, crispy, cheesy, and just the right amount of unhinged 🤌
Come get weird with us.
03/12/2026
What’s crack-a-lackin? It’s weekend special ⏰!! Pop It Like It’s Hot 🍔🌶️
Double wagyu smash patties smashed with jalapeños, stacked with sharp cheddar, serrano bacon jam, pickled onions, BBQ-spice whipped cream cheese, and black garlic aioli on a toasty potato bun.
It’s smoky, spicy, creamy, crispy… basically everything your weekend deserves.
$22 dawg.
Soup du jour: Lentil We Meet Again 🥣
A Moroccan-inspired chickpea & red lentil curry loaded with veggies, warm spices, harissa, and vegetable broth. Bold, cozy, and adventure-ready.
🤠 Dr. Jones approved.
You dig?
🌶️🍔🥣
03/06/2026
The Hen-drix 🎶🐔
SoCal meets Philly in this flavor jam session—chopped pollo asado, roasted poblanos, caramelized onions, chopped french fries (because obviously), Oaxaca cheese blend, and roasted jalapeño lime aioli piled high on an Amoroso roll. Served with your choice of side.
$20
Corn to Be Wild 🌽
A soup that refuses to behave—red beans, southwest roasted chicken, and corn swimming in a tomato broth, finished with queso fresco for the grand finale.
Pull up, grab a pint, and let the specials do the talking. 🤙🏼
02/27/2026
This weekend’s specials are coming in HOT and slightly unhinged… just how we like it. 😎🔥 🦆 Duck Yeah Dude 🤙🏼
Our fully loaded duck confit reuben stacked with duck leg confit, shredded swiss, roasted garlic & caraway kraut, pickled mustard seed (nope, you can’t omit it — it’s mixed in 😈), and Burgeon Yum Sauce on butter-toasted San Diego pumpernickel.
Your convenient choice of side. $20
🥬 Kale Me Maybe? – Soup du Jour
Chicken, kale & white bean soup with bacon, fennel, shaved romano, and rich chicken broth.
(It’s already selling… so don’t “call me maybe,” just get in here.)
Soup season meets sandwich supremacy.
Pull up before we 86 your dreams. 🍻
02/19/2026
This week’s specials are reelin’ you in and bringing the fiesta 🔥🐟🐔
🎣 Gone Fishing Torta – Lime & chili marinated grilled rockfish, smoky romesco, pepper relish, fresh cabbage & greens stacked on a telera roll. Served with your choice of side.
$21
One bite and you’ll be hooked. 🎯
🐔 Cluckin’ Fiesta Soup – Chef’s spin on chicken tortilla soup with chiles and rich tomato broth, topped with crispy tortilla strips, Oaxaca cheese, avocado, lime & cilantro.
It’s giving main character energy… in soup form. 💃🔥
Come get your fish fix and fiesta feels before they swim away.
02/12/2026
⚡️ “Great Scott!” ⚡️
It’s time to announce this weekend’s Chef Special…
🚀 Mac to the Future
Crispy pork belly, black garlic beer glaze, caramelized onions, pickled jalapeños, FOUR cheese sauce, garlic bread crumbs, and crumbled chicharrones.
1.21 gigawatts of flavor.
$22
🥔 Loaded Potato Chowda
Creamy, dreamy potato soup stacked with smoked bacon, tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, and scallions.
Cup – $6 | Bowl – $10
Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads… just forks. 🍴🔥
02/05/2026
Holy Pozole! 🙌
Our Verde Pozole is here to bless your tastebuds — chicken, poblanos, tomatillos, jalapeños, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, pickled onions, tortillas & cilantro.
Cup $6 | Bowl $10 🌿🔥
And for the main event…
Steak It Easy 🥩😎
Grilled center-cut sirloin, romesco sauce, chopped sport peppers, caramelized onions, gruyère & baby kale on a telera roll.
$22
Come hungry. Leave holy. ✨🍻
01/29/2026
Allow myself… to introduce…myself. 🕺🏼.
🥪 “Get In My Belly!” – Grilled mojo-braised pork belly on crispy sourdough with pepper jack, roasted jalapeños, caramelized onions, spicy pickles, and black garlic aioli. Comes with a side because we care.
🧀 Beer Cheese Soup – Made with our Clear Intent, melty cheddar & pepper jack, bacon, chili oil, scallions, and croutons. Oh behave!
Come hungry. Leave feeling groovy baby!🍻🔥
01/22/2026
🔥🥣🥋 This weekend’s specials have entered the chat…
Fire Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Smooth, smoky, and dressed to impress with garlic oil, shaved romano, and sourdough croutons. Basically a warm hug in a bowl.
WELCOME TO THE DOJO PLATE 🥋
Straight outta Rochester, NY and absolutely not for the faint of heart. Home fries, mac salad, TWO wagyu smash patties, American cheese, and a full smothering of spicy meat sauce, mustard, and diced onions.
Come hungry. Leave victorious.
$24
🥊 Soup for balance. Plate for chaos.
Who’s stepping into the Dojo this weekend? 💥🍔
01/09/2026
This weekend’s special is Grilled & Confused 🧀🔥
A 4-cheese grilled cheese on dank sourdough, served with a dunk tank of creamy roasted tomato & basil soup.
$18
👉 Pro move: add that crispy bacon.
Come get melty, dunky, and delicious 😏
12/19/2025
🦀🔥 Weekend specials are making a splash starting today!🔥🦀
Yes Mister Krab! — two Maryland-style blue crab cakes served up with a kicky spicy remoulade for $22 🤤
Warm up with our Tom Yum Soup 🌶️🍋 sweet, spicy Thai goodness with mushrooms, tomatoes, and chicken
Cup $6 | Bowl $10
Available this weekend only — come hungry! 🍻✨
12/05/2025
🧑🍳🍴 We’re on the hunt for a line cook to join the crew at Burgeon at The Arbor in Little Italy!
If you’ve got experience, passion, and an eagerness to support our chef and team while fueling San Diego with epic food and fresh craft beer pairings, we want you behind the line! 🙌
✨ Full-time or Part-time
✨ Be part of our vibrant craft beer and culinary family
✨ Bring your skills, creativity, and drive to the table
Sound like your next move? Apply now via our website or story and let’s cook up something unforgettable together. 🔥🍻
12/04/2025
New week, new deliciousness 😎👇
🥪 Jammin’ Hammin’ — prosciutto, ham, Swiss, baby kale, apricot jam + whole grain mustard on local sourdough. Sweet, salty, melty perfection.
🍲 Chana Get Your Love — chana masala style chickpea & tomato stew with Indian spices and a coconut-lime drizzle.
Everyone loves soup season.
Address
1326 Kettner Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92101
Public Transport:
- Take the Green Line Trolley to the County Center/Little Italy Station.
- Walk south on Kettner Boulevard for about 5 minutes.
Driving/Parking:
- From I-5 South, take exit 17B for Front Street.
- Turn left onto Cedar Street, then right onto Kettner Boulevard.
- Parking options include street parking or nearby paid parking lots.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
Burgeon at The Arbor on Kettner Boulevard in San Diego is a hidden gem for beer enthusiasts and foodies alike. This Little Italy tasting room and craft kitchen offers a unique experience that combines delicious brews with mouthwatering dishes.
The social media posts from Burgeon at The Arbor showcase their creativity and dedication to providing an exceptional dining experience. From the tantalizing Mango Habanero Wings to the island-inspired Aloha Friday menu featuring dishes like Tuna Tartare and Ebi Burger, every visit promises a culinary adventure.
One standout item is the 3R Flatbread, boasting roast Calabrian chicken, almond romesco, mozzarella, pickled shallot, herbs, and marcona almonds. This dish is perfect for sharing and pairs beautifully with one of their freshly brewed beers.
With a focus on quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations, Burgeon at The Arbor is a must-visit destination for those looking to indulge in delectable food and craft beverages. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or planning a leisurely evening out, this beer garden is sure to impress with its inviting atmosphere and top-notch offerings.
