I love that the focus is on small plates intended for sharing – it’s a great way to try a lot of dishes on the menu.

Dirty Verde Cocktail on the Left 💚💚💚 a must have 🤤

81 lb. bluefin tuna 🐟 martinis, donuts, bao street buns, grilled meats, silent disco 🪩 Peking duck, smudge station, and the art of the martini 🍸 were everything we'd expect from one of San Diego's most beloved restaurants and chefs.

The lounge area upstairs has the best appetizers! My favorite was what they call a Twinkie, which was a huge crouton, packed with garlic flavor and stuffed with mascarpone cheese.

Kettner Exchange (al fresco edition) is hands down the best patio experience, pandemic or not!👏🏽 Talk about making lemonade out of lemons, they did a beautiful job of expanding their outdoor dining by completely transforming their parking lot. The staff was so incredibly friendly and helpful, and the food/ drinks were so tasty! I’ve been to Kettner many times before COVID, but their new al fresco option is truly spectacular. A must see, cannot recommend this spot enough! #littleitaly #alfresco

Lobster Tempura & 40 Oz Ribeye Steak 💕😍 Must Get These If You Are Here!!!! . . . #lobster #seafood #dinner #steak #ribeye #meat #fancy

the vibes were immaculate at kettner✨

@kettnerexchange @brianredzikowski @michelinguide 🐟 Hot Oil Seared Salmon soy, sesame, sunchokes, shiitake 👌🏻Duck Meatball anson mills grits, heirloom tomato, parmesan 🥗 Kale Salad almonds, apple, golden raisins, parmesan, lemon-olive oil 🥔 Crispy Weiser Farms Potatoes mint, parsley, aleppo oil, garlic aioli #sandiego #food #restaurant #michelin #michelinguide #guide #yum #potato #aioli #fish #salmon #duck #meatball #downtown #aesthetic #kettner #exchange #travel #adventure #love #follow