Key and Cleaver

Restaurants in San Diego, California

4.9 (266)

Category	Restaurants
Address	4727 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Area	San Diego, California
Phone	(619) 207-4738
Website	keyandcleaver.com ↗
Google rating	4.9 (266)

Hours

Monday	12–9 pm
Tuesday	12–9 pm
Wednesday	12–9 pm
Thursday	12–9 pm
Friday	12–10 pm
Saturday	12–10 pm
Sunday	12–9 pm

About Key and Cleaver

Grass fed grass finished pasture raised beef burgers with great drinks in City Heights our menu is centered around being local. Happy to provide gluten free and seed oil free options.

Key and Cleaver is one of the restaurants listed in San Diego, California. The business is registered at 4727 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.

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The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 12–9 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (619) 207-4738. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is keyandcleaver.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 266 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded restaurants in San Diego.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Aaron Palusso 2 weeks ago

We recently tried Key & Cleaver and had a pretty good experience overall. We ordered the Greek burger, BBQ bacon burger, and two kids’ basic cheeseburgers. The BBQ bacon burger was good, but the bacon wasn’t crispy—it was very thick and more like a slice of ham. It was okay, but I would have preferred traditional crispy bacon. The Greek burger was also good, but not quite great. However, the boys’ basic cheeseburgers were amazing! We would definitely come back just for a basic burger. The fries were also amazing—definitely a highlight of the meal. They have a great selection of beer and alcohol, and I tried the watermelon drink, which had a spicy kick and was absolutely delicious. Overall, a solid spot with great fries, drinks, and burgers. We’ll definitely be back for those basic cheeseburgers!

Daria Bu 2 months ago

I swear this is one of the best burgers I’ve ever had in my life. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service was so warm and pleasant. We had such a great experience and will definitely be coming back!

Erin F 4 months ago

I have celiac disease and must eat strictly gluten free. I had heard wonderful things about Key and Cleaver and my visit today didn’t disappoint. Parking is a little rough but at 1 on a Saturday it wasn’t terrible. Inside looks and feels like a bar but is clean. The server/bartender jumped right in when I mentioned I have celiac- he mentioned the dedicated grill space and fryer. I got the Bahn Mi Grilled chicken with regular fries, hubby got the Salut burger and tallow fries. All was delish- and he is a PICKY burger guy. I preferred the tallow fries flavor but the regular fries were crisper. Don’t hesitate, go!

olivia lopez 5 months ago

The burgers are sooo good!! I got the black a blue burger. A tender juicy burger with blue cheese. The service is great, everyone who works here is so friendly!! I love that they don’t use seed oils and are so committed to sourcing ingredients locally! This is my second time here this week and I will definitely be back :) P.S they have the best music taste

David Torres Edited 3 months ago

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! 🍟

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Key and Cleaver located?

Key and Cleaver is at 4727 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105, in San Diego, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Key and Cleaver?

Key and Cleaver is listed as a restaurant.

What are the hours of Key and Cleaver?

Published hours are Monday: 12–9 pm; Tuesday: 12–9 pm; Wednesday: 12–9 pm; Thursday: 12–9 pm; Friday: 12–10 pm; Saturday: 12–10 pm; Sunday: 12–9 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Key and Cleaver open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 12–9 pm.

What is the phone number of Key and Cleaver?

You can call Key and Cleaver at (619) 207-4738.

How is Key and Cleaver rated on Google?

Key and Cleaver has a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 266 reviews.

Does Key and Cleaver have a website?

Yes, the website of Key and Cleaver is keyandcleaver.com (linked on this page).