Awards & Accolades
Best of Uptown News / Downtown News (2022) :: Gold for Bar and Silver for Outdoor Dining, Kettner Exchange
Best of Uptown News / Downtown News (2022) :: Gold for Donuts, Devil’s Dozen
Best of Uptown News / Downtown News (2022) :: Gold for Wine Selection, Vin De Syrah
Michelin Guide (2021) :: Bib Gourmand Status 2021, Kettner Exchange
Michelin Guide (2019) :: Bib Gourmand Status 2019, Kettner Exchange
Cochon555 (2018) :: Los Angeles “Prince of Pork” – Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski
Ranch & Coast (2016) :: San Diego's Best Restaurants: Decor and Design (Reader's Choice)
OpenTable.com (2016) :: Top 100 Restaurants in America
EATER San Diego Restaurant Awards (2015) :: Bartender of the Year: Steven Tuttle
San Diego Magazine Restaurant Awards (2015) :: Best Atmosphere (Critic’s Choice)
Orchids & Onions (2015) :: Best Architecture (Orchid Award)
Gayot.com (2018) :: Best San Diego Restaurant for Valentine’s Day
EATER San Diego: (Spring 2018) :: 38 Essential Restaurants in SD
Condé Nast Traveler (2018) :: 20 Best Restaurants in SD
EATER San Diego (March 2017) :: Hottest Cocktail Bars in SD
San Diego Union-Tribune (2016) :: San Diego's Top Brunch Spots
San Diego Magazine (2016) :: 103 Dishes to Eat Before You Die (Pork Belly Buns)
ZAGAT San Diego (2015) :: 6 Toughest Tables
Thrillist (2015) :: San Diego's 12 Most Beautiful Bars
San Diego Magazine (2015) :: Top 10 Desserts of 2015
Press & Media
L.A. Times // The ultimate guide to tiki bars across Southern California
Ranch & Coast // A Whale of a Return – La Jolla’s La Valencia Hotel and SDCM
Eater San Diego // Climb Aboard Pacific Beach’s Luxe New Nautical Speakeasy, the Captain’s Quarters
Beach & Bay Press // Sail into Captain’s Quarters, a nautical bar with tapas and cocktails
Robb Report // Private Jets Are Racing to Serve Cuisine Made by Michelin-Starred Chefs
Locale // Mini Profile: Matt Spencer
Locale // 12 of the Hottest Spots to Dine in San Diego Right Now
San Diego Union-Tribune // 2021: From Michelin awards to our best bites, a look back at the year in San Diego dining
There SD // Ring In 2022 With A Special New Year’s Eve Dinner At These San Diego Restaurants!
San Diego Eater // Nautical-Themed Gin Bar Docking Next to the Grass Skirt in Pacific Beach