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Key and Cleaver

Key and Cleaver is a neighborhood burger joint located on University Avenue that offers great burgers and craft beer, as well as a rooftop patio perfect for enjoying a meal or happy hour. They also host events such as cow-naming parties, offer drink specials, and hold trivia nights.

Recent social media posts

11/08/2026

November's burger of the month! "The Big Sweet and Salty" beef patty, sweet potato hash, Munster cheese, mustard seasoned roasted walnuts. Served with our life changing fries $19

10/04/2026

We're at it again! Trivia at Key and Cleaver Oceanside! Friday October 16th! Dungeon Crawler Carl trivia hosted by the wonderful lind.say_lucero she's upgraded her technology and ready for a great night! Let's go Oceanside!

10/01/2026

Come on in to Key and Cleaver for a thick juicy burger and the best fries in town! We have a great lineup of drafts and cocktails to go with! Reminder happy hour is everyday 3pm-6pm!

09/30/2026

Join us in Oceanside October 9th from 4-7pm for some live music! We're bringing in Matthew McCoy come enjoy happy hour drinks and wings while listening to some great music!

09/24/2026

Keep an eye out for new things coming to the Oceanside location menu! We're adding some fun things for fall/winter!

08/17/2026

For over 20 years Tokyo has been my #1 place to visit in the world and we are going! This is my birthday trip and a dream come true.

To accommodate our absence City Heights will open at 3pm until we return. Oceanside is business as usual.

Please come visit and say hi to our amazing employees that helped make this possible.

I'll be posting every day so check in soon!

Thank you for all your support, we are very grateful

Love ,
Dainty

08/08/2026

Hey there Oceanside trivia fans we're got something for you! Thursday August 13th at 6:30pm we're having our first trivia night! Dungeon Crawlers let's have some fun!

08/01/2026

August burger of the month!
Going Greek! we're bringing back a fan favorite! with our house made Greek yogurt, kalamata olives, lettuce tomato and red onion served with our amazing rosemary fries! $20

07/13/2026

We do burgers great but sometimes you want something else. We got you covered! Our wings are amazing! Our cobb salad is filling and delicious! Our fried chicken sandwich is fabulous! The choice is yours!

Address

4727 University Avenue
San Diego, CA
92105

To get to the restaurant on University Avenue in San Diego, you can take public transportation by boarding a bus that stops at the intersection of Park Boulevard and University Avenue. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park on one of the side streets near University Avenue and walk to the restaurant. Please note that parking may be limited during peak hours, so it's advisable to arrive early or consider carpooling.

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 10pm
Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 10pm
Saturday	10pm - 10pm
Sunday	10pm - 10pm

Website

http://KeyandCleaver.com/

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Key and Cleaver is a fantastic neighborhood burger spot located on University Avenue in San Diego. This restaurant offers a great selection of burgers, craft beer, and more. The rooftop patio is the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious burger and their City Heights Sour. Key and Cleaver also hosts fun events like Cocktails and Canvases, cow parties, and happy hour specials. They even offered a free meal for moms on Mother's Day weekend! The staff is friendly and welcoming, making every visit to Key and Cleaver an enjoyable experience. Don't miss out on this amazing restaurant!