Tavern

This is a great place to grab a bite and some drinks before a show at the Belly Up! I would definitely recommend making a reservation on nights, which have shows as it's a decently small place.The menu here has something for most, a nice selection of appetizers ranging from poki to pizza. They have a pretty decent burger, and their filet is tender. Ask your server about specials as they do have those here and there!

My boyfriend and I came here before a concert on a Friday night. We had reservations which was good because the place filled up quickly!To drink I got the classic margarita and my bf got the lime in the coconut. I liked both a lot and it's awesome that you can just bring your drinks next door with you to the concertFor food I got the seared ahi and he got the fish and chips. The ahi was cooked really well and the rice it came with was super flavorful! The fish and chips was cooked really well and fried perfectly. Our server who took care of us was friendly and it was so fun to look at all the art on the walls. Next time we go to a concert we'll definitely come back!

There's a small restaurant in the Arts District of Solana Beach. It was previously named "Wild Notes," which closed for restoration and reopened as the Tavern. I an happy to say, it has the same owners, and more importantly, the same quality food and specialty cocktails. During my last two visits here, our server was WHITTNEY! She provides EXCELLENT service from the moment you walk in the door throughout your dining experience. The food, vibe, decor is well thought out and planned. Enjoy, steak, seafood, pasta, chicken or vegetarian meals. You will feel like a VIP!! It is IMPORTANT to mention, this restaurant is in the same building as the Belly Up Tavern and concert venue. The kitchen is toward the front and center and serves customers in the restaurant, patio, main concert floor and upstairs loft. On concert nights, it is extremely busy, seating is limited and reservations are a must (Open Table app). Customers receive PREFERENTIAL service so you can have your dinner AND gain EARLY access to the concert through a special door in the back. Show your dinner receipt to the security guard. If you don't eat in the restaurant, you must wait on the sidewalk for the doors to open at 7PM. What are you waiting for, adventures await you! Check the website, buy concert tickets, make dinner reservations and hit me up, I want to go back! You know the drill, don't forget to tell 'em Rosemary sent ya!

My wife and I tried Tavern a while back during a birthday day trip down to Solana Beach. After looking at the menu and loving the music themage inside, I was hooked and knew that this was the place I wanted to try. The place was not at all busy as we were the first guests inside, and we decided to sit outside on the patio as it was a nice day out. We were quickly seated and given our menus and a few minutes to look them over. We both ordered iced teas to drink, and I opted to go with the butternut squash tacos for my meal as this has become a favorite of mine (butternut squash) when on the menu. These came accompanied by Spanish rice as well. Despite being the only people inside for the time being, the food took an extraordinarily long time to come out to us. It felt like we had waited an eternity for the food. When the food did arrive, the presentation was nice, and everything looked fresh and vibrant, but everything was just OK. The butternut squash was a bit bland and not seasoned much, and despite the salsa and rice, everything was just a little too plain for my tastes. After waiting that long and then not liking the quality, it was hard to decide what to rate our visit. Despite the shortcomings of our visit, the place had a cool vibe to it, the server we had was friendly enough but for the price and quality I don't know that I would come back, although I do believe in giving places second chances so we will see. Overall, this was a very so so experience but not bad by any means.

This cool place is a great start before a show at the Belly Up. We started with the sushi burrito as our appetizer and it was a nice size and good flavor. Next we shared the Surf & Turf Enchiladas Suizas - these were a bit fishy and cold (even though the plate was super hot). Then, we had the Seared Anchiote Crusted Tuna - this was awesome. The tuna was terrific, the bok choy was fantastic and the pineapple fried rice was perfect. For dessert, we had the Warm Chocolate and Banana Cake - again awesome. Definitely will be back.

Our server was absolutely great! Hopefully you get lucky and having her she made it fantastici

I come here every time I see anyone at Belly Up. It attaches to the venue and if you eat there (need a stamped receipt) you can go in the side door a little early.The food is pretty good. I always get the lobster dumplings. My husband got the poke.He loved his. Mine was good (a little cold, but tasty), but always is.Had a couple of delicious dirty martinis which were poured to the brim with an extra shot on the side.Here's where my issues are...1) I asked if I could get a side of fries (not on menu). Was told absolutely. Asked how much they were and was told $4. Then I was asked what kind of fries I wanted. I okayed the truffle fries but no mention of an upcharge.2) My husband got his Jameson with a fancy round ice cube. That doesn't melt. So he asked for it to please be changed to regular ice. No problem.3) After we finished eating and had ordered a second round of drinks I asked if they had any bread, as there was still some yummy sauce on my plate. I was asked if I wanted grilled or buttered bread and I said no...just a piece of whatever plain bread they had and explained why I wanted it.We get the check. There's a 4% help-us-pay-our-people surcharge, which irks me but was detailed on the menu, so whatever. It is what it is. I'd much rather you just raised the menu price.But the OTHER nickel and dime-ing these folks do is insane!$1 up charge for ICE! Ice. Frozen water. And it was for the ice chips that everyone else got free in their water - not the fancy round ice. $1 for saying no that. The fries were actually $5.50, not the $4 I was quoted. And the final thing was the bread. I received 2 slices of heavily buttered, grilled bread, which I didn't end up eating more than a few bites of because the butter overwhelmed the sauce I wanted it for. Well, I was charged $2 for that. I like going out and I understand costs...just be upfront about them. Long and short, I had a chat with our server about the $1 ice upcharge. She was nice enough to take that off, plus the bread (which I didn't mention). Yes, it's only $1 but to be upcharged for ice is brutally bad form. On what planet?Be more transparent about upcharges. That gives people a chance to say yes or no. Sneaking them in is just horrible customer service.Also I had to practically beg for a reservation because my husband is disabled and I didn't want him to have to stand to wait, but the place was empty between the early and late shows.I'll always return but keep an eye on your check. Between the surcharge and all the little upcharges, almost $10 extra on our check alone. Given how many people are in and out of there...Just know going in.Also their hours are wrong here on yelp, as are all the menu prices.

This restaurant has great food and great service. Plus, if you have tickets to a show at the Belly Up, you can get into a separate line from the people waiting outside, which gives you a better shot at a good seat. The prices are reasonable and the servings are generous. You won't go hungry here! We don't drink alcohol so I can't comment on the cocktails. The only drawback is their choice of nonalcoholic beer: Bud Zero. There are SO many better ones out there!

Great food! The filet medallions are delicious! The salmon is fire! Service is great, fast and friendly! Very cool vibe with the music and band posters on the walls to check out!

We were here last when it was under a previous name. Like last time we came here before a show at the Belly up. The redesigned space is much more pleasant before the remodel the patio was not appealing. This time we sat on the patio and it was nicely decorated, and felt like a nice place to eat. We had a reservation and had us seated in moments. The service was great, from the hostess, to the busser, and our waiter. The place was busy for dinner and the bar. The drinks came quickly and the food was quick. We had the spare rib fries and the Italian sausage papardelle. We didn't expect much, just a place easy to eat before the show, and were very pleased with the food. Both were excellent. The portions were a good size. Best of all, we walked right into the show from there! We would definitely go back.