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Kettner Exchange is an upscale new American restaurant located in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego. The $3.6 million project offers multiple niches for dining and lounging, including the only rooftop lounge and patio in Little Italy with views to San Diego Bay. Head Chef Brian Redzikowski and Bar Manager Steven Tuttle bring sophistication and creativity to the menu of progressive American cuisine and craft cocktails that will make Kettner Exchange a culinary destination in San Diego.
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11/04/2026

Four Bars Walk Into Kettner… 🥃
The Cascahuín Gabacho Tour takes over our bar on Tuesday, November 17 at 6PM. Bartenders from True Laurel, BLON, and El Gallo Altanero stepping in to pour legendary Cascahuín tequila, alongside our own Brent Barcelona ✨
Reservations aren’t required, but strongly encouraged kettnerexchange.com or the link in bio 👆

Tequila Cascahuin
T. Edward W**es & Spirits
T. Edward West
El Gallo Altanero
blooooooooon
True Laurel

10/21/2026

One night. Four bars. One legendary tequila 🥃

The Cascahuín Gabacho Tour lands at Kettner Exchange on Tuesday, November 17 at 6PM.

Bartenders from True Laurel, BLON, and El Gallo Altanero will be stepping behind our bar to pour legendary Cascahuín tequila 🖤

Reservations for the experience are at the link in bio 👆

Save the date and tag your drinking partner 👇

10/15/2026

Follow the lights home 🖤

However the night started, it ends here: long table, soft light, and a view that feels like it was expecting you.

Welcome home ✨

Reservations in bio 👆

10/10/2026

THIS OR THAT 👀

🤍 THIS — Gioia Burrata
grilled sourdough, Girl & Dug sesame leaf, Thai salsa verde

🤍 THAT — Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
avocado, radish, crispy rice, eel sauce, spicy mayo

You can only pick one. Friendships have ended over less 👇

10/09/2026

You can never miss out on a dish if you’re sharing 🥂

🖤 THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT — butterfly pea flower gin, creme de violette, limoncello, basil, lemon, yogurt
🖤 NO-DOUBTER — shiso-infused tequila, lemon, yellow bell pepper, peach
🖤 PIG MAC BAO — pork belly, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion, special sauce
🖤 CAESAR TWINKIES — brioche crouton, mascarpone mousse, romaine lettuce
🖤 MURASAKI BLOOM — vodka, fresh beet juice, chamomile-infused honey, yuzu shu
🖤 DIRTY VERDE — tequila blanco, poblano chile liqueur, cucumber, lime, paprika oil
🖤 SPICY TUNA CRISPY RICE — avocado, radish, crispy rice, eel sauce, spicy mayo
🖤 BIGEYE TUNA SASHIMI — crushed avocado, nori chip, radish, chive, thai chili, kaffir soy

Which one’s your next order? 👇 Save this for your next Kettner night — reservations in bio

10/08/2026

Tucked behind the kitchen is our favorite little hideaway 🍷

One long table, walls of w**e, candlelight, and cooking from Chef Brian Redzikowski, the Michelin Guide-recognized chef behind Kettner Exchange.

The Chef’s Table is made for private nights with your favorite people.

Comment TABLE and we’ll send you the booking link
or grab it in our bio 👆

Where every gathering becomes and occasion ✨

09/25/2026

A favorite among our guests and our team. Roasted Chinese Eggplant paired with Moroccan spice, pine nuts, lemon and yogurt.

The kind of dish you will come back for again and again.

Available on both the lounge and dinner menu.

Address

2001 Kettner Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92101

To get to the American restaurant on Kettner Boulevard in San Diego by public transport, you can take the Green Line or Orange Line trolley and get off at the Santa Fe Depot station. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk northwest on Kettner Boulevard.

If you prefer to drive, take Interstate 5 and exit onto Front Street. Head south on Front Street and turn left onto W Kalmia Street, then right onto India Street. Turn right onto W Grape Street and continue until you reach Kettner Boulevard. Parking options include street parking or paid parking lots in the surrounding area.

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 12am
Tuesday	5pm - 12am
Wednesday	5pm - 12am
Thursday	5pm - 12am
Friday	5pm - 1am
Saturday	5pm - 1am
Sunday	11am - 12am

Website

http://www.kettnerexchange.com/

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Kettner Exchange is a must-visit destination for foodies and cocktail enthusiasts alike in San Diego. The restaurant's unique menu of craft cocktails and progressive American cuisine is sure to impress even the most discerning palates. With multiple niches for dining and lounging, including the only rooftop lounge and patio in Little Italy with stunning views of San Diego Bay, Kettner Exchange offers an unparalleled dining experience.

The restaurant's Head Chef Brian Redzikowski brings sophistication and unparalleled experience to the table, having worked for some of the best restaurants and chefs in the country. Paired with Bar Manager Steven Tuttle's knack for creatively acclaimed cocktails, Kettner Exchange is a culinary destination that should not be missed.

Named after William Kettner, a congressman credited with bringing the military to San Diego in the early 1900s, Kettner Exchange pays homage to San Diego's rich history with nautical touches like an early 20th-century map of San Diego Bay embellishing a darkened mirror. With daily live music adding to the vibrant atmosphere, Kettner Exchange is a perfect spot for a night out or special occasion.