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Tavern, Solana Beach, CA

Tavern

4.8
4.8
571 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
Newly remodeled, the much airier Tavern is all about art, music, and above all great food. Open for lunch and soon to include evening dining, the Tavern adds a distinctly Mexican/Pacific Coast set of flavors to the local fine dining scene.

We are located in the heart of the Cedros Design District, within walking distance of the Amtrak station. The style is casual with indoor and outdoor dining ( plus bar seating). The patio, which can accommodate 18 guests, looks out onto the shop-lined Cedros Avenue and can be separated from the main dining area for private events.

*Please note* Our restaurant welcomes walk-ins during our Lunch hours from 11:30 am- 3:30 pm.
*Tavern restaurant will be closed for dinner (Lunch will remain open Monday and Tuesday when the belly up is dark)
*Please check our website for the most up-to-date hours*

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 720-9000
  • Website
    http://www.bellyup-tavern.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    143 S Cedros Ave T, Solana Beach, CA 92075
  • Neighbourhood
    Solana Beach
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Best Overall

  • North San Diego

    Best Service

  • North San Diego

    Best Value

  • North San Diego

    Hot spot

  • North San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavern delights with "great food and service" and a lively ambiance perfect for pre-show dining. Enjoy seamless access to the adjacent Belly Up concert venue. Highlights include "amazing lobster dumplings," "delicious tavern burger," and "wonderful servers" like Sierra and Joy. A Solana Beach gem that "never disappoints."

571 Reviews

  1. Lorenzo

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great especially paparadell vodka pasta. Wait people super attentive.

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  2. Ruth

    VIP

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful menu options. The Soup of the Day, Potato Cauliflower, was excellent s f topped with I believe was an asparagus drizzle. Yum! Mediterranean Salad excellent, albeit a bit too salty. Salmon Dijon was excellent as was the Blackberry Cobbler. Oh & the Mrazberry Cocktail was wonderful.

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  3. Valerie

    VIP

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. The food was wonderful. Loved the filet medallions. Cooked to perfection All the food was obviously prepared with fresh ingredients So glad we were able to get a reservation before a performance at the Belly Up

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  4. MAUREEN

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tavern is an great place to go before a show at the Belly up& anytime your in Solana beach. The bartender, Joy is friendly& helpful with drinks& ordering food!

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  5. Daniel

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, convenience - all OUTSTANDING!! So easy to have a great dinner, food comes out quickly, and be right there when doors open for a show.

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  6. Noelia

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & drinks and wonderful service! Can’t wait to return.

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  7. lynette

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic food and fast getting the meals. Server very attentive.

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  8. Tim

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, excellent food and service - plus was ability to enter the Belly Up for a concert directly from the restaurant (if you eat there) giving us an opportunity to get the best seats in the house! Will definitely return

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  9. mike

    VIP

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Although I saw great reviews on Open Table, I was a bit skeptical, based on the location & restaurant name. However, The Tavern delivered. It is a funky spot in Solana Beach...sort of a warmup spot for the bar/entertainment next door (which was packed - tickets sold in advance). Our waiter, Juan, was well versed on the menu and made great suggestions. My wife had the Scallops, which she loved. I ordered the Italian Sausage Pappardelle...Juan suggested adding Linguine ... and I did. It was excellent. The dessert - if you're into dessert...the Reese's Peanut Butter Pie...off the charts. Plenty big for sharing.

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  10. Serena

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful service! Food was good and came out quickly.

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FAQs

Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 720-9000.

Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tavern

143 S Cedros Ave T, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Solana Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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