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

Zagat  //  9 San Diego Restaurant Trends That Are Here to Stay

Thrillist  //  Where to Drink Wine in San Diego

Eater San Diego  //  Kettner Exchange Team to Open Tiki Speakeasy & Island-Inspired Eatery

Discover SD  //  Where to Celebrate National Cheese Day

Zagat  //  San Diego Donut Fix

Plate  //  Exotic Flavors

Eater  //  Bartender of the Year – Steven Tuttle