Craft burgers and local vibes in the heart of San Diego.
Juicy, locally sourced beef burgers with perfect sear, including veggie options.
Unique curved-thin wedge fries with rosemary salt or tallow for crispiness and flavor.
Curated selection of craft beers on tap and expertly crafted cocktails.
Hosts bar trivia, game viewings, and other activities in a lively atmosphere.
Welcoming space with character, ideal for casual meals or group gatherings.
Excellent find in SD! Burgers are excellent, fries are some of the BEST, and portions are generous. We didn’t order any alcohol but the selections look great and the cocktails appeared well crafted and very tasty. Love the local ingredients and vibes. Staff was amazing and so friendly! Everyone was welcomed in and we were very well taken care of. I will be coming back and I highly recommend!
Best veggie burger in town imo. Rosemary salted fries are next level, with the option of tallow fries. Great local beer selection. Awesome place to stop by for community activities like bar trivia or watching a game with the crew.
While the vibe is great, the food is mediocre. The beef patties are dry, and buffalo sauce on blue cheese burger feels unnecessary. The rosemary potato fries, while plentiful, have lots of salt. The double smash burger has burned meat. So my rating is at 4 stars, an average between food quality (3) and atmosphere (5).
Just like all my reviews, if the place is clean the staff nice and the food is decent the review is 5 stars. I’m not gonna post any review of a small business that’s less than unless it’s a terrible experience. So mostly these are my enjoyable experiences…. Read further for the good stuff! This is a long time coming… I’ve been slacking for years on posting these reviews and this one should have been posted in 2023. So, yeah ! I need to go back and get me a burger and check the score! First off the building has so much character!! The space just screams like your on vacation from San Diego and the typical strip mall ultra corporate vibe and I’m all about that! Also, the cocktails were on point! But I’m not here to rate that I’m here for the burger baby!!! It’s a classic! Solid Beef and the Bun with the Veggies I like on a burger. Perfect sear, juicy and down right delicious! It was a very solid 8.4 I’ll add to the review the next time I stop in and you should too! Stop in and try it for yourself that is!!
Great burgers, both of the regular and smash varieties! Locally sourced beef and local beers on tap. Staff is stupendously friendly. They have one of the most interesting fries, they’re cut in a unique curved-thin wedge shape that makes it fry up with a good mix of crispiness and meatiness. Hard to explain, worth checking out! 🍟
Key and Cleaver is a beloved San Diego restaurant known for its high-quality, locally sourced burgers and vibrant atmosphere. We specialize in classic and smash burgers, unique rosemary-salted fries, and a curated selection of local beers and craft cocktails. With a 5-star Google rating from over 200 reviews, we pride ourselves on friendly service, community-focused events like trivia nights, and a welcoming space that feels like a vacation from the ordinary. Whether you're craving a juicy beef burger, a top-rated veggie option, or a night out with friends, we offer a memorable dining experience that celebrates local ingredients and good times.
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