Wild Note Cafe

Name: Wild Note Cafe
Address: 143 S. Cedros Ave. Suite T, Solana Beach, CA, United States, 92075
Telephone: (858) 720-9000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

277 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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As part of the world renowned Belly Up, The Wild Note Café is a neighborhood bistro style restaurant with exceptional atmosphere, exciting food & excellent service.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Californian, Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch: Sunday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(858) 720-9000
Website
http://wildnotecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Izzy Balderas
Catering
Catering options are available.

Location
143 S. Cedros Ave., Suite T, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Neighborhood
Solana Beach
Parking details
Street Parking and off-street lots are available.
Public transit
We are located in the heart of the Solana Beach Cedros Design District, within walking distance of the Amtrack Station. Also, just two blocks off the 101, Wild Note Cafe is located near a bus stop.
Entertainment
Available next door at the Belly Up.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Charbroiled Edamame$5.00
with japanese seven spice
Made To Order Guacamole$8.50
with fresh cut tortilla chips
Chicken Quesadilla$11.50
pressure cooked chicken, jack & cheddar, tomatoes, green onions & jalapenos
Lobster Dumplings$10.00
with port wine sauce
Crispy Cornmeal Calamari$10.50
chipotle mayo and marinara sauces
Spicy Ahi, Mango & Spinach Roll$12.50
wrapped in crispy nori with wasabi guacamole
Mediterranean Platter$10.50
grilled romaine, quinoa tabouleh, feta, kalamata olives, hummus, pita and lemon tabini drizzle
Tequila Chicken Spring Rolls$10.50
with avocado-ranchero sauce

Soups

Soup Of The Day$6.50
Lobster & Shrimp Chowder$8.50

Salads

Our Salad$8.50
organic greens with currants, candled walnuts, blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
Non Traditional Caesar$9.50
hearts of romaine, house made dressing and Reggiano Parmesan with roasted corn, tomatoes and avocado
Roasted Beet & Wilted Spinach$11.00
warm bacon vinaigrette & almond crusted goat cheese
Asian Tempura Shrimp$16.50
over soba noodles, snap peas, red & yellow peppers, carrots, onions and spicy sesame-ginger vinaigrette
Ancho Chili Honey Glazed Salmon$16.00
organic greens, mango, pineapple, oranges, jicama, toasted almonds with coconut-lime vinaigrette
Blackened Ahi Nicoise$17.50
organic greens, green beans, kalamata olives roasted potatoes and tapenade vinaigrette

Special Guests

Truffle Fries$5.00
topped with Reggiano Parmesan
Sweet Potato Fries$5.00
served with our house dill ranch
Fried Green Beans$5.00
Japanese 7 spice and wasabi soy

Gourmet Sliders

a delicious oxymoron

Jalapeno Turkey Burger Sliders$13.00
with avocado, jack cheese and truffle fries
Short Rib Sliders$13.50
roasted garlic-cilantro & tequila aioli, pickled onions and jalapenos with cajun sweet potato fries
Filet Mignon Sliders$14.00
medium rare with smoked Gouda, onion strings and cajun sweet potato fries
Mahi Mahi "Fish & Chips" Sliders$13.00
house made tartar sauce, creamy coleslaw and fries
Seared Ahi Sliders$14.00
teriyaki marinated with wasabi-mayo spread, ponzu slaw and truffle fries

Headliners

Shrimp Scampi$17.50
Linguine noodles and toasted garlic bread
Lobster Truffle Mac & Cheese$16.50
with a mixed green tomato salad
Dijon-Herb Crusted Wild Salmon$22.00
Israeli cous cous, broccoli & lemon-tarragon buerre blanc
Grilled Seabass$25.00
Israeli couscous, grilled zucchini & squash and tomato compote
Tandoori Chicken$18.00
spinach paneer, quinoa tabouleh and grilled garlic pita with a cucumber raita sauce (try with Tofu)
Grilled Filet Medallions$19.50
cheddar mashed potatoes, fried green beans and brandy peppercorn demi-glace
Beef "Red" Thai$17.50
filet mignon with fresh vegetables, crushed peanuts, rice noodles with a ginger tamarind sauce
Brie Burger$13.50
Brie stuffed 1/2 lb Sterling beef topped with sauteed mushrooms and port wine sauce

Down Mexico Way

Pressure Cooked Chicken Tacos$15.50
pulled chicken breast, poblano & bell peppers, stewed tomatoes & onions with Spanish rice and guacamole
Baja FIsh Tacos$17.50
fresh mahi-mahi filet, black beans, Spanish rice, salsa fresca, guacamole and choice of tortillas
Lobster & Shrimp Enchiladas$17.50
jack & cheddar, roasted corn with tomatillo sauce, Spanish rice & refried pinto beans
Carne Asada & Pollo Asado Plate$16.50
with Spanish rice, guacamole and choice of tortillas

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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Grundie
Birmingham
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always experience good food and good service when we go. This time we had our server named Damien… She was wonderful!
BS
BryanS
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Totally underestimated this restaurant. Food was great. And fairly reasonable. Went with a friend. Plan to go back with my wife.
m
mshames
San Diego
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
The real benefit to eating at the Wild Note is access to the BellyUp shows. The food is fine. The wine selection is quite good. But, IMHO, there are better restaurants in Solana Beach. It's really all about getting early entrance into the shows. The food isn't bad, it's just not the main show at Wild Note.
WS
WesS
San Diego
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very good service from waitress and staff. Tables were close together. Guy at next table talked so loud it was hard to converse at our table. Food was good and ample, and arrived with good timing.
SP
SamP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great way to enjoy some food before the show @ the Belly up Tavern. Helps you get in towards the head of the line, and their food is great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Cant say enough good things about the staff. This was our 1st time until the restaurant ahead of seeing a band next door at Belly Up. The staff were great to us, made a special night out of the fact we were from Scotland, comped a desert and helped us get into the gig early enough to bag a table and chairs. Awesome!
e
eatandbeeaten
San Diego
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Fancy free waitress plus good eats prior to a show. Can’t get any better than that. Great job Wild Note/Belly Up (as always).
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Sisters date night
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
We were celebrating a friend’s birthday and attended the Lady Blacksmith Mambazo concert next door at the Belly Up. The only disappoint aspect of dinner was the steak medallions were fought and too raw even thought the request that the steak be cooked medium. We won’t order those again. There service was good and my friend enjoyed her key lime pie desert for her birthday.
K
Kennyg
Phoenix
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great energetic neighborhood vibe, and a good meeting place. A little loud, but the American menu and courteous, helpful staff were excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Concert at the Belly Up next door.
m
momodesign
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Service was great, nice wine selection and good food. Lobster and shrimp enchiladas were tasty and nicely presented. Appetizer of chicken quesadilla was perfect for four. Tortilla soup had great body and flavor, though I prefer it with a more garnish (cilantro, crema, strips)- mine came with almost none. Scallops were very well prepared. The real star was our server, who went out of her way to get us into the show on time.
V
Verp
San Diego
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are absolutely hooked on the enchiladas suizas! Now if we could just get the woman at the next table to stop talking so loud. ;-/
TW
ToniW
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am never disappointed. Innovative menu, delicious food, generous portions, reasonable price, friendly wait staff, always a pleasant and relaxing experience.
EB
ElaineB
San Diego
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best before a show. Love that Brie burger!
JJ
JoJoGirl
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We come here often before a concert at the Belly Up. Good is always good and so is the service!!
D
Doreen
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a fabulous lunch there a week ago and took my husband and friends back for dinner. We all have great meals. Will definitely go back soon.
A
Annie
San Diego
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great pre concert eating and meeting place!
DP
DavidP
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a joy to come eat here and see a live show. I cant wait for the next one.
SC
SharonC
Palm Springs
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious food- lovely wine- good service- very loud/ prelude to amazing Aaron Neville concert! Great night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service
l
luv2eat
San Diego
80 reviews
vip
4.0
80 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2019
overall4food2service4ambience5
Been here many times. Overall, good experience. However, this time food was not up to their usual standards. Two of us ordered the scallops over linguine, but they were overcooked and rubbery. Seemed like they were boiled, not sautéed at all. They were is a very oily sauce with some chopped asparagus, but other than that, not much flavor. They definitely could do better with this.
DS
DebiS
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot before a Belly Up concert! Have a nice meal instead of standing in line outside...
F
Fishlovinsue
San Diego
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wonderful staff! Love this place pre concert!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always nice to grab a bite before a show at the Belly Up.
EJ
EricJ
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
Always good food and service but they could use some acoustic treatments as it is really loud and hard to have a conversation due to the noise level
JH
JanineH
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Consistently excellent food, a bit noisy at times. Wait staff seems to be overworked.
MK
MeredithK
San Diego
80 reviews
vip
3.0
80 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Soup came followed immediately by entree. Unusual as it was not crowded.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Anniversary
CS
ClausS
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat if you are going to a show at the Belly Up!
CD
CaliforniaDude
Orange County
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Energetic restaurant. Good food, good service, good value. Way too bouncy.
F
Foodie
San Diego
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We prefer sitting in the covered terrace since inside it is too noisy. The service by Damian was superb. The food was good and with fair prices. You have the privilege of being able to enter the Belly Up first before the outside line enters. That alone is worth dining at the Wild Note Cafe !!!
j
jerseygirl
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2019
overall3food2service5ambience4
I ordered the spring rolls not thinking they would be fried. My husband ordered the sliders and they weren't very good either. Service was very good and everyone was very nice.
MM
MarciaM
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot and great service! Perfect if you're going to the Belly Up for a concert.
BC
BunnyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
we like to eat at the Wild Note before a concert as it makes life easier and there is a good choice of dishes. The waiters really hustle and we like to eat outside because it is quieter.
M
Marty
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Better Location next to Belly Up!!! Will be back!!
LH
LindaH
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent and prompt service, nice selection of healthy foods on the menu.
CB
CathyB
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue, especially for pre-concert dining. Service was excellent, food and wine were delicious. We enjoyed!
SP
StephanieP
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
They were able to accommodate last minute guests that joined us. The server, Caroline, was excellent and very attentive to our requests. We will be back!
PR
PattieR
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always top notch!!

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

Wild Note Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

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Neighborhood
Solana Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch: Sunday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Californian, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking and off-street lots are available.
Public transit
We are located in the heart of the Solana Beach Cedros Design District, within walking distance of the Amtrack Station. Also, just two blocks off the 101, Wild Note Cafe is located near a bus stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Izzy Balderas
Entertainment
Available next door at the Belly Up.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://wildnotecafe.com/
Phone number
(858) 720-9000
Catering
Catering options are available.

Wild Note Cafe

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Opening Acts

Charbroiled Edamame$5.00

Made To Order Guacamole$8.50

Chicken Quesadilla$11.50

Lobster Dumplings$10.00

Crispy Cornmeal Calamari$10.50

Spicy Ahi, Mango & Spinach Roll$12.50

Mediterranean Platter$10.50

Tequila Chicken Spring Rolls$10.50

Soups

Soup Of The Day$6.50

Lobster & Shrimp Chowder$8.50

Salads

Our Salad$8.50

Non Traditional Caesar$9.50

Roasted Beet & Wilted Spinach$11.00

Asian Tempura Shrimp$16.50

Ancho Chili Honey Glazed Salmon$16.00

Blackened Ahi Nicoise$17.50

Special Guests

Truffle Fries$5.00

Sweet Potato Fries$5.00

Fried Green Beans$5.00

Gourmet Sliders

Jalapeno Turkey Burger Sliders$13.00

Short Rib Sliders$13.50

Filet Mignon Sliders$14.00

Mahi Mahi "Fish & Chips" Sliders$13.00

Seared Ahi Sliders$14.00

Headliners

Shrimp Scampi$17.50

Lobster Truffle Mac & Cheese$16.50

Dijon-Herb Crusted Wild Salmon$22.00

Grilled Seabass$25.00

Tandoori Chicken$18.00

Grilled Filet Medallions$19.50

Beef "Red" Thai$17.50

Brie Burger$13.50

Down Mexico Way

Pressure Cooked Chicken Tacos$15.50

Baja FIsh Tacos$17.50

Lobster & Shrimp Enchiladas$17.50

Carne Asada & Pollo Asado Plate$16.50

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