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Kensington Grill

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Address:
4055 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116

Neighborhood:
Kensington

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Cuisine:
Californian

Price: $30 and under

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Kensington Grill Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.kensingtongrill.com
Email: contact@urbankitchengroup.com
Phone: (619) 281-4014
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Californian, Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Hanis Cavin
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: URBAN KITCHEN CATERING provides four star, stunning events with menus unique to your occasion. For more information check the URBAN KITCHEN CATERING link on our website www.kensingtongrill.com or call Kristine Valenzuela at 619.239.2222.
Special Events & Promotions: Kensington Grill offers two distinct dining rooms which are semi-private and accommodate groups of sizes ranging from 25-60 people. Perfect for rehearsal dinners, graduation celebrations, business dinners. Please contact us at contact@urbankitchengroup.com for inquiries.

Getting there

Cross Street: 15 Freeway
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Two public lots are adjacent to the restaurant. Free street parking is also available.

A word from Kensington Grill

In business since 1995, this award-winning restaurant features rustic American comfort food. A hip neighborhood eatery in the heart of historic Kensington, this sophisticated yet intimate restaurant is just five minutes from Mission Valley and ten minutes from downtown. Consistently named San Diego'…s favorite neighborhood restaurant, the Grill is also the winner of the California Restaurant Association's “Best Neighborhood Dining” Gold Medallion Award, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008. Continued

Kensington Grill

4.2

200 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerCalifornian
Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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223 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

223 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(175)
fit for foodies(137)
special occasion(81)

romantic(61)
hot spot(47)
notable wine list(39)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (223)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Hog bar was excellent, but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Hog bar was excellent, but otherwise I was not too impressed with the food for the price. I have been to Cucina Urbana several times and expected something similar, unfortunately that was not the case."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is rapidly turning into

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is rapidly turning into one of my favorite mid-range restaurants in the City. The food is simply outstanding, a great value for the money. Service is friendly and efficient, and the ambiance is vibrant and energetic without being deafening."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

relatively small menu with

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"relatively small menu with some interesting choices. Relatively large servings. Well seasoned food"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very pleased with wine, pork

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very pleased with wine, pork chop and baked trout."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic find!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Loved this place! Food, service and ambience were all perfect. Room was modern, yet cozy, not too loud but not awkwardly quiet, either. Food tasted very fresh and "clean"."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was a great pick for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was a great pick for a family birthday dinner - a little more upscale menu, for very decent pricing! Thanks for a wonderful time!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food at reasonable prices.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Good food at reasonable prices. It's consistent. Great service"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The grilled avocado side was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The grilled avocado side was very underwhelming. The short rib entree was divine. Too bad I was sharing it with someone. I would have eaten all of it! As for the banana bread budding, the flavor was good, but the top half was hard and chewy like it was dried up jerky. It was a bit of a disappoint after having a delicious pear bread pudding at Urban Solace the night before."