Uptown Tavern

Uptown Tavern Uptown Tavern is a casual American restaurant located in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego. With an open floor plan and spacious outdoor patios, this bar and eatery is the perfect spot to enjoy San Diego's beautiful weather while indulging in delectable dishes from their "super local" menu. They also offer HD televisions for sports enthusiasts to catch all the game day action. With a welcoming atmosphere, Uptown Tavern is the neighborhood choice for locals and visitors alike.
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Pick your pour, we’ll save you a seat! 🍸✨🌈
09/25/2026

Pick your pour, we’ll save you a seat! 🍸✨🌈

The view from here is looking pretty sweet! 😉 Midweek deserves a little fun, too, don’t you think? 🕺 It's happy Hour fro...
09/23/2026

The view from here is looking pretty sweet! 😉 Midweek deserves a little fun, too, don’t you think? 🕺 It's happy Hour from 4-6 tonight, so come make a Wednesday of it! ✨

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This Saturday, we’re throwing it back and turning it up! 😏🔥 DJ Mike Orion is taking over with his Pre-Game Mix, serving ...
09/22/2026

This Saturday, we’re throwing it back and turning it up! 😏🔥 DJ Mike Orion is taking over with his Pre-Game Mix, serving your favorite hits from the late ’90s through the 2010s! 🎶💿 Come early, order something strong, and stay late as late you want! 🍸✨

📆 Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
🎧 DJ Mike Orion
⏰ 7:30 PM–after midnight

Holy Cavatappi! 😮🍝 Tomorrow, we’re serving unlimited pasta for just $12! This week’s Bottomless Pasta features cavatappi...
09/21/2026

Holy Cavatappi! 😮🍝 Tomorrow, we’re serving unlimited pasta for just $12! This week’s Bottomless Pasta features cavatappi tossed in a cheesy charred tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and Parmesan! 🍅🧀🌿 Add chicken, shrimp or steak for a few dollars more! (Because a little extra never hurt anybody.) 😏

Bottomless Pasta Tuesday starts tomorrow at 4! Come hungry! 💖

Sundays were made for brunch, bubbles, and a little extra bass! 🥂🎶 Brunch starts at 11 with all your favorites, $5 mimos...
09/20/2026

Sundays were made for brunch, bubbles, and a little extra bass! 🥂🎶 Brunch starts at 11 with all your favorites, $5 mimosas, plenty of ch*****ne, and cocktails to keep the good times flowing! Then DJ Mike Orion takes over from 2–6 to turn your Sunday all the way up! 🍾✨

Come for brunch, stay for the beats, and leave Monday’s problems for Monday. 😉

Good morning, gorgeous! If your weekend could use a little more sparkle, we’ve got you. 🥂✨ Join us for brunch starting a...
09/19/2026

Good morning, gorgeous! If your weekend could use a little more sparkle, we’ve got you. 🥂✨ Join us for brunch starting at noon, with ch*****ne, $5 mimosas, and all your Uptown faves! 🍔🍳🍟

And don’t use up all your charm today.... Sunday Funday starts with brunch at 11am, then DJ Mike Orion takes over from 2–6! 🕺🪩

Two days, plenty of bubbles, and absolutely no reason to miss out on the fun! 😏🍾

It’s National Cheeseburger Day! 🍔 Come celebrate with something a little sweet, a little spicy and seriously juicy! 🔥Our...
09/18/2026

It’s National Cheeseburger Day! 🍔 Come celebrate with something a little sweet, a little spicy and seriously juicy! 🔥

Our Pepper Jam Guac Burger stacks an 8 oz grilled Angus beef or Impossible patty with house-made guacamole, Pepper Jack cheese, citrus pepper jam and candied bacon on a toasted Hawaiian bun!

She’s sweet. She’s spicy. She comes with fries! 😏🍟

Pumpkin spice is everywhere, so you know what that means... holiday party season is right behind it! 🍂🥂Give your celebra...
09/17/2026

Pumpkin spice is everywhere, so you know what that means... holiday party season is right behind it! 🍂🥂

Give your celebration a little more style in The Lounge at Uptown! Our private event space is ready for holiday parties, birthdays, corporate events, and any occasion that deserves great drinks, delicious food, and a setting with a little attitude. ✨

The holidays have a habit of sneaking up on us, so book early to secure your date. Send us a message to start planning your party! 🍸

Your Wednesday plans just got a little more shaken, stirred and caffeinated! 🍸✨ Join us for Wednesday Night Social Club ...
09/16/2026

Your Wednesday plans just got a little more shaken, stirred and caffeinated! 🍸✨ Join us for Wednesday Night Social Club and sip on $10 martinis all night long, including our Espresso Martini! ☕️🤎

Because sometimes your midweek needs a little pick-me-up! 😉⚡️🥂

Is Tuesday too early to start making brunch plans? Babe, we’re already picking our outfit! 😉🥂 $5 mimosas, all your brunc...
09/15/2026

Is Tuesday too early to start making brunch plans? Babe, we’re already picking our outfit! 😉🥂 $5 mimosas, all your brunch faves, and a little flirty fun over breakfast? Now that’s a weekend worth planning for! 🍳✨

Tomorrow is Bottomless Night… and we’ll have you coming back for more! 😉🍝 Just $12 gets you endless linguine tossed in h...
09/14/2026

Tomorrow is Bottomless Night… and we’ll have you coming back for more! 😉🍝 Just $12 gets you endless linguine tossed in house-made pesto, topped with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan! One twirl and you’re hooked. 😘

Bring your appetite, babe.! We can keep going as long as you can! 💋

It’s Sunday Funday, babes! 😏🥂 We’re kicking things off at 11 with brunch, $5 mimosas, and all your yummy Uptown brunch f...
09/13/2026

It’s Sunday Funday, babes! 😏🥂 We’re kicking things off at 11 with brunch, $5 mimosas, and all your yummy Uptown brunch faves! 🍳🥓🍔 Then DJ Joey Jimenez takes over at 2, and keeps the party going all the way till 6! 🔥 Come for brunch, stay for the beats, and make a whole day of it! 💋

Your Saturday night starts here! 😏🍸 DJ Mike Orion is on from 7:30 PM till late, spinning throwbacks from the late ’90s t...
09/12/2026

Your Saturday night starts here! 😏🍸 DJ Mike Orion is on from 7:30 PM till late, spinning throwbacks from the late ’90s through the 2010s!

Come pre-game with us, flirt a little, stay as late as you want, or see wherever the night takes you! 🔥 Every 2nd & 4th Saturday at Uptown!

$5 dollar mimosas? In this economy? 😏🥂 Yep! $5 mimosas all weekend during brunch at Uptown, so go ahead and order anoth...
09/11/2026

$5 dollar mimosas? In this economy? 😏🥂 Yep! $5 mimosas all weekend during brunch at Uptown, so go ahead and order another. And maybe another after that! 🍊✨

It’s never too early to start making weekend brunch plans! 😏🍳 Meet the Uptown Breakfast Burger! 🔥 A half-pound burger st...
09/11/2026

It’s never too early to start making weekend brunch plans! 😏🍳 Meet the Uptown Breakfast Burger! 🔥 A half-pound burger stacked with cheddar, bacon, arugula, a fried egg, and garlic aioli, with fries or tots on the side! 🍔🔥 And because brunch deserves a little bubbly… add a $5 mimosa and consider your weekend officially off to a very good start! 🥂 See you this weekend at brunch, babes! 😉

Saturday nights just got a whole lot more fun! 😏🎶 DJ Mike Orion is taking over every 2nd + 4th Saturday with a Pre-Game ...
09/10/2026

Saturday nights just got a whole lot more fun! 😏🎶 DJ Mike Orion is taking over every 2nd + 4th Saturday with a Pre-Game Mix packed with late ’90s, 2000s + 2010s throwbacks you definitely still know every word to! 💿🔥

Drinks flowing, nostalgia hitting, weekend officially activated. 🍸

🎧 7:30PM ’til after midnight
📍 Uptown Tavern

Consider this your official pregame before you head out… or accidentally never leave. 😉

Tuesday’s looking saucy! 😏🍝 Tonight, we’re serving Botomless Penne Pasta tossed in our house-made cherry tomato pesto, f...
09/08/2026

Tuesday’s looking saucy! 😏🍝 Tonight, we’re serving Botomless Penne Pasta tossed in our house-made cherry tomato pesto, finished with a sprinkle of parmesan for just $12!

Yep, it's bottomless! 😮 Yep, it's just twelve bucks! 🙌 So, you should probably cancel whatever else you had planned for dinner tonight! 🍷

Address

1236 University Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103

To get to the restaurant located on University Avenue in San Diego, you can take public transport by taking the Green Line Trolley and getting off at the "Park & Market" station. From there, you'll need to walk east on University Avenue for a few blocks until you reach your destination.

If you prefer to drive, you can take the I-5 or I-805 freeway and exit onto University Avenue. There should be street parking available nearby, but it may be limited depending on the time of day. Alternatively, there are several paid parking lots in the surrounding area that you can use.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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Uptown Tavern, located on University Avenue in San Diego, has received mixed reviews from critics in recent months. A review published in the San Diego Union-Tribune praised the restaurant's "fun and casual atmosphere" and "affordable prices," while highlighting menu items like the pulled pork sliders and Cajun mac 'n' cheese. However, this review is from 2019.

On the other hand, a more recent review from The Daily Aztec criticized Uptown Tavern's "inconsistent quality" and "overpriced" cocktails. The reviewer did note that the wings were a standout dish and enjoyed happy hour specials. This article was published in 2021.

Customer comments on Yelp are similarly mixed. One user raved about Uptown Tavern's "killer brunch" and attentive service, while another noted that their drinks were "weak" and not worth the price.

Overall, it seems that opinions on Uptown Tavern are divided depending on personal taste and experience. It may be worth a visit to see for oneself whether or not this American restaurant lives up to expectations.