Figgy Stardust
$19.00A delightful blend of mission fig Beefeater gin, Armagnac, red chai, and fresh lemon.
A delightful blend of mission fig Beefeater gin, Armagnac, red chai, and fresh lemon.
A fiery craft cocktail featuring tequila blanco, hot honey, blood orange-passion fruit, and lime.
Rich mezcal ilegal cherry bounce combined with toasted pecan Aperol, maraschino, and lime.
An energizing combination of vodka, maple szechuan honey, espresso, and coconut cream foam.
A bold mix of bourbon, Ramazzotti, pimento dram, stout reduction, and fresh lemon.
Enchanting butterfly pea infused gin with creme de violette, yogurt, limoncello, basil, and lemon.
Aprikot Four Walls whiskey balanced with demerara, lemon, raspberry-rosemary gomme, and cardamom bitters.
Smooth Toki Japanese whisky infused with yuzu and szechuan honey.
SDCM barrel Xicaru reposado, vanilla cordial, coffee liqueur, and xocolatl mole bitters.
Spiced butter Four Walls whisky with apple brandy, nori infused antica, and angostura bitters.
Jamaican overproof rum paired with french orange, Carpano Antica, and angostura.
A tropical house rum blend featuring coconut, pineapple, passion fruit, and lime.
Tequila blanco with poblano chile liqueur, cucumber, lime, and paprika oil droplets.
A refreshing mix of mezcal, reposado, ginger, strawberry, and fresh lemon.
Bourbon balanced with maraschino, Cynar, and orange bitters.
Exquisite Jacquart Mosaïque Brut Champagne from Champagne, France.
Crisp and refreshing Montefresco Prosecco Brut from Veneto, Italy.
Delicate Scarpetta 'Timido Vino' Spumante Brut Rosé from Friuli, Italy.
Aromatic Trimbach '22 Riesling hailing from Alsace, France.
Vibrant Land of Saints '24 Sauvignon Blanc from Santa Barbara, California.
Crisp Mind the Grapes '24 Pinot Grigio from Veneto, Italy.
Complex Samsara '22 Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills, California.
Fresh Nisia '24 'Old Vines' Verdejo from Rueda, Spain.
Refreshing Stolpman '23 'Para Maria' Rosé from Santa Maria, California.
Classic Triennes '24 Rosé of Cinsault from Provence, France.
Textured Lost Ranch '24 'Orange' Viognier from Temecula, California.
Structured Mibal '22 Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero, Spain.
Earthy Björnson '22 Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Juicy Yohan Lardy '23 Gamay Poppy from Beaujolais, France.
Bold Gibbs '22 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California.
Complex Castello Di Montepo '23 'Sassoalloro' Super Tuscan from Tuscany, Italy.
Full-bodied Herdade Da Lisboa '22 'Convés' Red Blend from Alentejo, Portugal.
Crisp and clean Harland Japanese Lager.
Refreshing Pure Project Tropical Mist Blonde ale.
Classic European-style Paulaner Pilsner.
Rich and indulgent Samuel Smith Chocolate Stout.
Fermented and fizzy Bücha Chambucha Kombucha.
Hop-forward and aromatic Societe Pupil IPA.
Traditional unfiltered wheat Paulaner Hefe-weizen.
Hazy and juicy Pure Project Diomond Dust Murky IPA.
Traditional German-style Eppig Festbier.
Bright and aromatic Fall Magical & Delicious Pale Ale.
Robust porter featuring subtle coconut notes from Maui Coconut Hiwa Port.
Crisp and tart Serpentine Apple Pie Cider.
Refreshing Stiegl Grapefruit Radler.
Complex Flemish red-brown Duchesse de Bourgogne Sour Ale.
Smooth and creamy Mother Earth Cali Creamin' Ale.
Crisp and refreshing Fall Brwing Tribal Mexican Lager.
Freshly squeezed artisanal tangerine juice from Connolly Farms.
Classic eggs benedict with charred bread, bacon, two forks farm tomato, and rich hollandaise sauce.
Crisp cucumber salad tossed with scallions, soy, sesame, and kochujang.
Nourishing rice bowl featuring soft scrambled egg, sautéed kale, broccolini, avocado, balsamic, and curry aioli.
Turkish poached eggs over seasoned yogurt, dill, mint, avocado, spinach, aleppo oil, and charred bread.
Gioia Burrata served with grilled sourdough, girl & dug sesame leaf, and thai salsa verde.
Silky whipped buttermilk ricotta drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil, served with charred bread and lava salt.
Vibrant piquillo pepper & peanut dip served with grilled focaccia, pomegranate, and olive oil.
Crispy fried potatoes seasoned with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
Creamy egg salad served on grilled sourdough with chive, aioli, and tomato jam.
Inventive brioche crouton filled with mascarpone mousse and romaine lettuce.
Flaky biscuits served with buffalo sauce and rich pork-maple gravy.
Crispy rice cakes topped with avocado, radish, eel sauce, and spicy mayo.
Niman Ranch pork katsu sandwich featuring hot cherry peppers, iceberg lettuce, and garlic aioli.
Fresh chopped kale tossed with almonds, apple, golden raisins, parmesan, and a lemon-olive oil dressing.
Decadent Pig Mac featuring pork belly, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion, and special sauce.
Juicy double patty burger with aged white cheddar, caramelized onion, and tomato confit.
Savory Sonoma lamb szechuan noodles tossed with spring onions, shiitake, and scintilla farms pea tendrils.
Crispy Szechuan fried chicken served with pickles, QP mayo, and bang bang sauce.
Thick cut golden toast topped with stehly farms strawberry jam and crème fraîche.
Silky caramel budino topped with crème fraîche and maldon sea salt.
Hot oil seared salmon served with soy, sesame, sunchokes, and shiitake mushrooms.
Big-eye tuna crudo with crushed avocado, nori chip, radish, chive, thai chili, and kaffir-soy.
Santa Barbara rockfish ceviche with avocado, sungold tomato, cucumber, red onion, and yuzu-black pepper dressing.
Charred cabbage wedge drizzled with creamy tahini and chili crisp.
Smoky babaganoush topped with tomatoes, feta, cilantro, mint, and warm brioche.
Crispy butternut squash tossed with peanuts, thai basil, mint, cilantro, and thai vinaigrette.
Grilled salmon belly served with brussels, shiitake, crispy onion, and mustard miso.
Roasted Chinese eggplant seasoned with moroccan spice, bulgur, pine nuts, and lemon yogurt.
Royal red shrimp garlic noodles tossed with chanterelle mushroom, bok choy, parmesan, and s.s. sauce.
Crispy fried szechuan frog legs served with bang bang sauce and QP mayo.
Spicy shrimp served over frisée, arugula, shiitake, and chipotle aioli.
Mapo Japanese rice cakes tossed with perennial pastures ground beef, scallion, rice, and szechuan chilies.
Savory duck meatball served over anson mills grits with heirloom tomato and parmesan.
Grilled striped bass served with avocado, tomato, tahini, and olive & calabrian chili tapenade.
Grilled Mary's chicken seasoned with black urfa chili, pickled red onion, and scintilla farms pea tendrils.
Niman Ranch pork chop served with scallions, potato chips, and peruvian sauces.
Decadent molten chocolate cake served with chocolate soil and vanilla soft-serve dessert.
Tender braised Shanghai bok choy sautéed with chili, garlic, soy, and sesame.
Roasted Two Forks Farm carrots topped with feta, pomegranate, mint, piquillo pepper, and peanut.
Blistered grilled Romano beans tossed with toasted almonds and pecorino sardo cheese.
Crispy Weiser Farms potatoes seasoned with parsley, dill, aleppo, and a side of yogurt aioli.
Artisan toast layered with prime New York strip, caramelized onion, crispy onion, and raclette fondue.
Freshly grilled Santa Barbara rockfish garnished with pickled connolly farms peppers, basil, dill, and garlic aioli.
Magnificent double bone-in pork chop served with scallions, potato chips, and peruvian sauces.
Roasted Mary's half duck served with steamed bao, cucumber, scallion, tai peanut, and hoisin sauce.
Massive 40 oz Meyers Ranch bone-in ribeye served with carrot, turnip, pickled pearl onions, peanut sauce, and cilantro relish.
Premium Código Extra Añejo Tequila served neat.
Smooth Código Reposado Tequila.
Crisp Código 1530 Blanco Tequila.
Delicate Código 1530 Rosa Tequila.
Traditional Herradura Blanco Tequila.
Aged Herradura Reposado Tequila.
Refined Herradura Ultra Añejo Tequila.
Artisanal Fortaleza Blanco Tequila.
Clean Lalo Blanco Tequila.
Classic Tapatio Blanco Tequila.
High proof Tapatio Blanco 110 Tequila.
Rich Espolon Añejo Tequila.
Single-estate Tequila Ocho Plata.
Aged Tequila Ocho Añejo.
Tequila Ocho Widow Jane finished in whiskey barrels.
Crisp Don Fulano Blanco Tequila.
Aged Don Fulano Reposado Tequila.
Aged Don Fulano Añejo Tequila.
Luxurious Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo Tequila.
Classic Arette Blanco Tequila.
Smooth Arette Reposado Tequila.
Azunia Reposado Tequila.
Real de Valle Reposado Tequila.
Asombroso Extra Añejo Tequila.
Bright Corralejo Reposado Tequila.
Corralejo Gran Extra Añejo Tequila.
Corralejo 99,000 Añejo Tequila.
Sustainable Mijenta Blanco Tequila.
Aged Mijenta Reposado Tequila.
Iconic Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila.
Smoky Del Maguey Vida Mezcal.
Single-village Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal.
Rare Del Maguey Iberico Mezcal.
Wild agave Del Maguey Madrecuixe Mezcal.
Divino Maguey Espadin Mezcal.
Distinctive corn-infused Mezcal Vago Elote.
Complex Mezcal Vago Madrecuixe.
Origen Raiz Chacaleño Mezcal.
Regional Derrumbes Tamaulipas Mezcal.
Legendario Domingo Espadin Mezcal.
Wild agave Legendario Domingo Papalote Mezcal.
Premium El Jolgorio Mexicano Mezcal.
Complex El Jolgorio Pechuga Mezcal.
Rare El Jolgorio Madrecuixe Mezcal.
Smooth Ilegal Joven Mezcal.
High-proof La Venenosa Puntas Raicilla.
Coastal La Venenosa Raicilla Costa de Jalisco.
Mountain-harvested La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra.
Rare Salvadores Tepeztate Mezcal.
Artisanal Salvadores Cirial Mezcal.
Smoky Xicaru Silver Mezcal.
High-proof Xicaru Silver 102 Mezcal.
Exclusive Xicaru Kettner Exchange Barrel-aged Mezcal.
Rich Xicaru Pechuga Mole Mezcal.
Smooth organic Yola Espadin Mezcal.
Regional Mezcales de Leyenda San Luis Potosi Mezcal.
Puebla-origin Mezcales de Leyenda Puebla Mezcal.
Wild tobola agave Mero Mero Tobola Mezcal.
Botanical American Aviation Gin.
Japanese craft Roku Gin.
Crisp Primo Gin.
Traditional English Plymouth Gin.
Classic London Dry Beefeater Gin.
Wild botanical Islay Botanist Gin.
Crisp premium Bombay Sapphire Gin.
Small-batch Brooklyn Gin.
Juniper-forward No. 3 London Dry Gin.
Cucumber-infused Scottish Hendrick's Gin.
Smooth blended English Martin Miller's Gin.
Exclusive Seven Caves Kettner Exchange Barrel-aged Gin.
Californian You & Yours Sunday Gin.
Crisp local You & Yours London Dry Gin.
San Diego craft Old Harbor San Miguel Gin.
Small-batch craft Old Harbor Voyager Series Gin.
Botanical Venus Gin.
Complex German Monkey 47 Black Forest Dry Gin.
Gunpowder tea-infused Irish Drumshanbo Gin.
Pink strawberry-infused Rives Gin.
Spicy High West Double Rye Whiskey.
Aged Templeton 4 yr Rye Whiskey.
Aged Templeton 6 yr Rye Whiskey.
Kentucky Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey.
Traditional Old Forester Rye Whiskey.
High-proof uncut Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey.
Aged small-batch Elijah Craig 12yr Bourbon.
Exclusive single barrel Old Forester KEX Single Barrel Bourbon.
Classic Kentucky Old Forester Bourbon.
Rich amber Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
Deeply toasted Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon.
Mexican corn whisky Abasolo.
Texas straight Garrison Brothers Bourbon.
Award-winning Horse Soldier Bourbon.
Historic James E. Pepper 1776 Bourbon.
High-proof uncut George T. Stagg Bourbon.
Lowland single malt scotch Auchentoshan American Oak.
Smoky Islay Bowmore 12yr Single Malt Scotch.
Rich Speyside Glenfiddich 15yr Single Malt Scotch.
Island Highland Park 12yr Single Malt Scotch.
Pungent and smoky Laphroaig 10yr Single Malt Scotch.
Rich sherried Macallan 12yr Double Cask Single Malt Scotch.
Luxurious Macallan 15yr Double Cask Single Malt Scotch.
Aged 18-year Macallan Single Malt Scotch.
Exceptional Macallan Rare Cask Single Malt Scotch.
Extremely rare Macallan 30 year Single Malt Scotch.
Pot still Red Breast 12yr Irish Whiskey.
Smooth Teeling Irish Whiskey.
Triple-casked Slane Irish Whiskey.
Classic blended Jameson Irish Whiskey.
Light and refreshing Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky.
Organic French Brennan Single Malt Whisky.
Speyside Benriach 12yr Single Malt Scotch.
Warm amber Appleton Signature Blend Jamaican Rum.
Aged Brazilian Avua Cachaca Amburana.
Wood-aged Brazilian Avua Cachaca Balsamo.
Clear silver Avua Cachaca Prata.
Dark Haitian estate Barbancourt 15yr Rum.
Light Dominican Brugal Extra Dry Rum.
Aged golden Dominican Brugal Añejo Rum.
Rich aged Dominican Brugal Extra Viejo Rum.
Ultra-premium double-aged Dominican Brugal 1888 Rum.
Exclusive family reserve Brugal Papa Andrés Rum.
High-proof agricultural Damoiseau 110 Rum.
Aged white Diplomatico Planas Rum.
Rich dark Diplomatico Matuano Rum.
Complex Venezuelan Diplomatico Exclusiva Rum.
Light aged Nicaraguan Flor de Cana 4yr Rum.
Amber Nicaraguan Flor de Cana 7yr Rum.
Rich Guyana Hamilton's Demerara 86 Rum.
High-proof Hamilton's Navy Strength Rum.
Pineapple-infused artisanal Plantation Rum.
Aged Barbados Plantation 5yr Rum.
Martinique agricole white Rhum JM Blanc.
Aged Martinique Rhum JM VO.
Master select blend Mount Gay 1703 Rum.
Golden Barbados Mount Gay Eclipse Rum.
Pungent navy strength Smith & Cross Navy Strength Rum.
Potent overproof white Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum.
Deep, sweet aged Zaya 16yr Dark Rum.
Artisanal blended Saison Pale Rum.
Intense high-proof Lost Spirits 151 Rum.
Local barrel-aged Seven Caves Kex Barrel Rum.
Port cask-finished Foursquare Barbados Rum.
White agricole rum from Martinique Clement 'Blue'.
Organic single-estate Copalli White Rum.
Cacao-infused organic Copalli Cacao Rum.
Rich solera-aged Guatemalan Zacapa 23 Rum.
Perched prominently in the heart of San Diego's vibrant Little Italy neighborhood, Kettner Exchange delivers a multi-level dining and lounge experience that seamlessly merges striking architectural design with world-class mixology and creative American small plates. Hailed by locals and visitors alike for its cozy yet sophisticated booth setups, indoor-outdoor patio spaces, and inviting rooftop views, Kettner Exchange sets the gold standard for contemporary social dining in Southern California.
Stepping inside Kettner Exchange is an immersion into upscale interior artistry. As highlighted by enthusiastic diners, the venue features intimate mini-cocktail snuggle areas near flickering fireplaces, beautifully curved booths, and a buzzing downstairs bar that immediately puts guests at ease. Whether you are catching the coastal breeze upstairs on the patio or enjoying a plush indoor booth, the atmosphere strikes a rare balance between energetic nightlife and romantic intimacy.
The culinary philosophy at Kettner Exchange centers around family-style small plates packed with bold global flavors and immaculate presentation. Standout favorites frequently celebrated by patrons include the wildly inventive Caesar Twinkies (brioche croutons filled with creamy mascarpone mousse), the expertly balanced Bluefin Tuna Tostada, the deeply comforting Sonoma Lamb Szechuan Noodles, and the succulent Grilled Mary's Chicken. Every dish showcases meticulous attention to detail, harmonious textures, and unforgettable flavor profiles.
Complementing the stellar food is a renowned cocktail program featuring daily, in-house-made ingredients, syrups, and infusions. From perfectly balanced Gimlets to imaginative creations like the Figgy Stardust and Apollo's Nectar, the bar program stands as a pillar of the Kettner Exchange experience. Paired with attentive, highly knowledgeable service from standout staff members like Patrick and Zach, every visit transforms into a memorable culinary journey.
1909 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
936 W Ivy St, San Diego, CA 92101
1747 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
2228 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
1355 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
505 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
Kettner Exchange is celebrated for its inventive shareable small plates. Standouts frequently recommended by guests include the Caesar Twinkies, Whipped Buttermilk Ricotta, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Sonoma Lamb Szechuan Noodles, and Grilled Mary's Chicken.
Yes, the menu features a thoughtful selection of items tailored for vegetarians and gluten-conscious diners, such as the Whipped Buttermilk Ricotta, Charred Cabbage, Crispy Fried Potatoes, and various fresh seasonal salads.
Kettner Exchange boasts a multi-level venue featuring a stunning rooftop patio, cozy indoor dining booths, private fireplaces, and a lively ground-floor cocktail bar ideal for pre-dinner drinks.
The restaurant operates a family-style small plates concept, allowing guests to order multiple dishes to share across the table. Small plates range from $14 to $28, while large-format entrees and premium steaks go up to $110.
Reservations can be easily booked online via OpenTable, which is strongly recommended, especially for weekend brunches and evening patio seating.
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