Tavern

Name: Tavern
Address: 143 S Cedros Ave T, Solana Beach, CA, United States, 92075
Telephone: (858) 720-9000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (603)

$30 and under

American

143 S Cedros Ave T, Solana Beach, CA 92075

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood 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*

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
Neighborhood
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

What 603 people are saying

Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Hot spot
North San Diego
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tavern is a "hidden gem" perfect for a pre-show meal at Belly Up. Guests rave about the "amazing" burgers, "superb" lobster tacos, and handcrafted cocktails like the Whiskey River. The service is "friendly" and "professional," and dining here grants "early" access to the concert venue, making it a "must-try" experience.

603 Reviews

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dwight VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a joy to dine here. Always receive prompt and wonderful service.
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Livingston
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good sever very friendly good food will definitely come back
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Paula
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful, the atmosphere, the food, the service. Our server was Bobbi B and she was so amazing. Very attentive, and on time with everything.
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Keith VIP
San Diego49 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This place is sort of a hidden gem, attached to the Belly Up Tavern and live music venue. The food is pretty amazing (the burger...omg the burger) - also lobster tacos, bbq chicken pizza, and steaks! So good. The mixed drinks are hand made to perfection - the Whiskey River must be tried, so amazingly simple and tasty. Service is great, and if you are going to the show you get to enter "early" before the crowds if you dine at the restaurant first (pro tip - this is a must). Give yourself at least an hour before doors open for the show so you have time to order great food, have a solid bevvie, and they go inside for North County's BEST Live music venue.
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Tom
Las Vegas23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Above average customer service. Excellent preshow dinner. Much better drinks than at the show.
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Debbie VIP
San Diego12 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place to have dinner and then see a show at the Belly Up. The food was really good. Not a huge menu, but there were plenty of yummy things to choose from.
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Scott
Orange County7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place to eat before the show. Immediate access to the show through the back entrance. Food is good although a little pricey.
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Andy
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Whitney is the best! We love her!!! She is friendly! She is attentive! She is professional!
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Cindy VIP
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Joy was such a wonderful server, what a great smile & so friendly.
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Melissa VIP
San Diego30 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy dining here but this time changed a bit for us. The Mediterranean salad had so little couscous and cheese, too much dressing and salty overall making it too pungent. Side note: serving a salad with bread would be nice, especially if that is their entree. Lobster tacos…the lobster is like a stew in a pot, you assemble your own taco. With the corn tortillas and a soupy mix the tacos fell apart. The corn tortillas are amazing! Wishing they would tone down the fancy flare and get some of the old basics back. Have to say the flatbreads coming out looked super yummy! Be sure to try their specialty drinks too!
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FAQs

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

Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 603 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

Jun 13, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

143 S Cedros Ave T, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.bellyup-tavern.com/
Phone number
(858) 720-9000

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