Knotty Barrel

844 Market St, San Diego
(619) 269-7156

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Side Rosemary Tater Tots
Grilled Cheese and Soup
Potato Chip Nachos
Local Craft Beer
Bavarian Pretzel
Chicken Flautas
Steak Sandwich
Chicken Strips
Knotty Burger
Fish & Chips

Menu

Featured items
Prime Rib Dip
House-Made Angus Prime Rib, Swiss Cheese, Horseradish Cream, Amorosa Roll, Au jus, Fries *While supplies last *
Cubano Sandwich
Black Forrest Ham, House Made Pulled Pork, Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickles, Yellow Mustard, Amoroso Roll, Fries
Blackened Salmon Greek Salad
Blackened Salmon, Mixed Greens, Red Bell Pepper Hummus, Kalamata Olives, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Cajun Seasoned Fried Chickpeas, Herb Vinaigrette Dressing
Tuna Melt
Albacore Tuna, Pepperoncini's, English Cheddar, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Rustic Sourdough Bread, Fries
Chicken Club
Grilled Chicken Breast, Black Forest Ham, Bacon, Avocado, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Sriracha Mayo, Toast Ciabatta Bun, Fries
Margherita Flatbread
Garlic Oil, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Tomatoes
Fried Cheese Curds & Jalapenos
Beer-Battered Wisconsin Cheese Curds & Pickled Jalapenos - Buttermilk Ranch
Chicken Flautas
Tinga Chicken - Flour Tortillas - Pickled Onions - Cilantro - Cotija Cheese - Mexican Crema - El Pato Red Sauce

Starters
Chicken Flautas
Tinga Chicken - Flour Tortillas - Pickled Onions - Cilantro - Cotija Cheese - Mexican Crema - El Pato Red Sauce
Fried Cheese Curds & Jalapenos
Beer-Battered Wisconsin Cheese Curds & Pickled Jalapenos - Buttermilk Ranch
Chicken Strips
Cornflake breaded chicken strips. Buttermilk ranch side of buffalo sauce or spicy-sweet chili sauce.
Beer Cheese Dip
Pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, minced jalapenos dark Belgium beer, and warm german pretzel.
Ahi Poke Stack
Sesame Marinated Ahi, Diced Avocado, Cucumber, Cilantro, Wonton Chips, Wasabi & Sambal Aioli Drizzle
Knotty Wings
Served with buttermilk ranch.
Potato Chip Nachos
House-Cut Potato Chips, Blue Cheese, English Cheddar, Jalapenos, Horseradish Cream
Fried Pickles
Dill pickle chips, cornmeal flour, and buttermilk ranch.
Sausage Trio
Jalapeno Cheddar sausage, andouille sausage bratwurst, sauerkraut, mustards, and pickles.

Greens
Blackened Salmon Greek Salad
Blackened Salmon, Mixed Greens, Red Bell Pepper Hummus, Kalamata Olives, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Cajun Seasoned Fried Chickpeas, Herb Vinaigrette Dressing
Southwestern Chicken Salad
Romaine, Roasted Corn, Black Beans, Jicama, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Cilantro, Seasoned Tortilla Strips, Grilled Chicken Breast, Southwestern Dresssing
Protein Bowl
Quinoa, brown rice, avocado, radish, roasted corn diced tomatoes, black beans, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds greek cilantro lime dressing. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Spinach and Steak Salad
Top sirloin (medium), spinach, toasted walnuts oven-dried tomatoes, and stilton blue cheese poppy seed dressing. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, bacon, shaved parmesan garlic parmesan croutons, and Caesar dressing. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Sesame Crusted Ahi Salad
Seared rare sesame-crusted ahi, Arcadian greens pickled carrots, edamame, avocado, radish seaweed salad, pickled ginger, and wasabi mayonnaise sesame vinaigrette dressing. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Sandwiches
Prime Rib Dip
House-Made Angus Prime Rib, Swiss Cheese, Horseradish Cream, Amorosa Roll, Au jus, Fries *While supplies last *
Chicken Club
Grilled Chicken Breast, Black Forest Ham, Bacon, Avocado, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Sriracha Mayo, Toast Ciabatta Bun, Fries
Tuna Melt
Albacore Tuna, Pepperoncini's, English Cheddar, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Rustic Sourdough Bread, Fries
Cubano Sandwich
Black Forrest Ham, House Made Pulled Pork, Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickles, Yellow Mustard, Amoroso Roll, Fries
Caprese Sandwich
Heirloom Tomatoes, Burrata Cheese, Pesto, Balsamic Glaze, Toasted Ciabatta Bun, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries *Pesto Contains Pine Nuts*
Steak Sandwich
Top sirloin (medium), Swiss cheese, sriracha mayonnaise, crispy fried onions, baguette, and fries.
Knotty Burger
Lettuce, tomato, red onions, cheese, toasted brioche bun, and fries.
Panini Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Muenster cheese, English Cheddar, gruyere, garlic Parmesan, sourdough, and house-made tomato soup.
BLT and A Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, oven-dried tomatoes, avocado, lemon thyme mayonnaise, brioche bread, and house cut potato chips.

Mains
Roasted Airline Chicken
Pan-Seared Airline Chicken Israeli Couscous, Sautéed Haricots Verts, Thyme Chicken Au jus
Carne Asada Flatbread
Jalapeno Sauce, Shredded Cheese, Red Onions, Cilantro, Mexican Crema, Carne Asada
Margherita Flatbread
Garlic Oil, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Tomatoes
Macaroni & Cheese
English Cheddar, pasta shells, English peas, house-made breadcrumbs.
Fish & Chips
Beer Battered Cod, Fries, House-Made Tartar Sauce

Pleasures
Deep Fried Twinkies
Two Battered & Fried Twinkies, Mixed Berry Compote, House Made Whipped Cream
4 Layer Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake with Walnuts, Raisins, Pineapple, Cream Cheese Icing, White Chocolate Ganache Drizzle

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Recent Reviews

Great bar we happened to stop by for beer and snacks! MUST try/Highly recommend the cheese curds and jalapeños! By far/hands down the best batter I’ve ever eaten with cheese curds/jalapeños! Absolutely worth ordering!! 10 🌟
January 2026
If you’re tired of the pretense and touristic nature of much of the Gaslamp, try Knotty Barrel.

KB is an old school, neighborhood gastropub with great burgers, fries, wings, and beer.

Mike Truty was with us and he went on one of his anti-ocean rants. I mean, I like the guy but who is actually _against_ the ocean?

I really can’t stress the fries enough. They are thin and crispy and super delicious. Try and sit in Robbie’s...
January 2026
Only able to have a drink but had to say the staff was excellent, friendly, helpful and hospitable. Others said food was good! If you are ever looking for a group gathering spot it’s a worthy choice. If anything check out the unique urinals just don’t tap them 😳😂
November 2025

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Knotty Barrel

844 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 269-7156