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Tavern, Solana Beach, CA

Tavern

4.8
4.8
578 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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*

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 578 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    American

  • 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 shines as a pre-concert dining spot, praised for "amazing food and vibe" and "excellent service." Diners enjoy creative dishes like butternut squash tacos and lobster won tons. The restaurant offers convenient access to Belly Up concerts and a lively atmosphere. Some noted noise levels, but overall experiences are positive and memorable.

578 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always great. The food is amazing and it’s a fun venue before the Belly up.

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  2. kim VIP

    Los Angeles50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went before the concert at the belly up next door. Good experience. I’m vegan and they had a few items I could eat on the menu (without huge modifications). The butternut squash tacos plate was delish.

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  3. JORGE VIP

    San Diego66 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Fish overcooked and reported with no response from kitchen

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  4. Kandyce

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The employees were very nice and helpful, and service was prompt. We were seated a few minutes BEFORE the time of our reservation - woo-hoo! Our food was great, and the beer was cold. The atmosphere was good, although a bit loud (we're old). It's perfect for a before-Belly-Up-performance by a preferred performer for us oldies. We always plan to have dinner there before attending. It's a great date-night selection!!!

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  5. Aimee VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love going to Tavern, especially before seeing a show at the belly up. The food entrées are consistently excellent and the service is very good. Wait time for meals is not excessive at all. We’ll definitely be back again and again!

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  6. flatoutliar

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The laid back but super efficient and accommodating staff made our experience top notch. The food was superb. Our only regret was that we had no room for dessert!

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  7. Scott

    Orange County5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food and great service. Little pricey, but not unreasonable.

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  8. Lorenzo

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    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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  9. Ruth VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    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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  10. Valerie VIP

    San Diego35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    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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FAQs

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

Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 578 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Tavern

143 S Cedros Ave T, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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