Key and Cleaver

Restaurant

#4 of 107 Private Dining venues in San Diego
#6 of 107 Birthday Dinner venues in San Diego
  3 reviews  â€“ 
4727 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105 –
Fairmont Village, San Diego, CA
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Excellent communication - 4.3/5
3 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.3. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Trendy burger restaurant in San Diego's City Heights, known for grass-fed, locally sourced beef and gluten-free options. Perfect for casual parties with rooftop seating and own music allowed.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Key and Cleaver

Patio
Terrace
·
Semi-private area
20 seats
25 standing
As far as design, the restaurant offers a casual, garden motif with an upstairs outdoor patio and event space, and a mural on the side of the building by local legends Ground Floor Murals, who are known for their many Padres paintings sited around the city. The maximum capacity of the Outdoor Patio is up to 25 people. Check out the photos and cont...

Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Upstairs
Lounge
·
Semi-private area
20 seats
25 standing
Looking for a delicious and sustainable farm-to-table burger restaurant? Look no further than our hamburger establishment! Our Upstairs Area is a perfect space for various private events, such as birthday parties or family gatherings. It can be used for corporate hospitality as well! The maximum capacity is up to 25 people.

Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Reviews and ratings

4.3
Communication
4.3
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SM
Shivani M.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
3.0
MS
Mckenzie S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
JA
Jessica A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Upstairs
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Patio
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Upstairs
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Patio
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Upstairs
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Patio
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Upstairs
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Patio
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Thursday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Upstairs
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Patio
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Friday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Upstairs
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Patio
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Saturday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Upstairs
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person
Patio
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $13 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 25
standing
Up to 20
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Key and Cleaver

Key and Cleaver is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Key and Cleaver is a burger-focused American restaurant that serves locally sourced, grass‑fed beef from a compact menu centred on burgers.

Venue highlights: An upstairs banquet-style room can be booked for private events and offers views across the historic Silverado Ballroom. An outdoor patio provides additional space for social gatherings. An on-site bar features rotating local beer taps and a curated cocktail list, and in-house catering is available for private bookings.

Best for: Private dinners, after-work drinks and happy-hour gatherings, and casual celebrations such as birthdays or milestone meals.

Location: City Heights is an ethnically diverse neighbourhood along the University Avenue corridor, with a dense cluster of independent restaurants and bars. The area's mix of international eateries and small venues gives guests plenty of options to continue the evening nearby.

What guests say: Attentive, well-organised service supports private events and ensures the upstairs banquet room receives dedicated table service when it is booked. A rotating selection of local draft beers and a carefully composed cocktail menu provide varied drink options for receptions and group bookings.

FAQ

At Key and Cleaver, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free on-street parking is available

Key and Cleaver is located at 4727 University Avenue, in Fairmont Village, San Diego, CA.

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