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06/27/2026
Sweet, spicy, and only here for the summer. ❤️🔥 No, we’re not talking about your latest fling... 😉 We’re talking about our Honey Sriracha Salmon! 😋 It's glazed in house-made honey sriracha sauce, served over turmeric rice with grilled asparagus. 🔥 It’s part of our Summer Specials Menu for a limited time, so come get a little taste before it disappears! ✨
06/25/2026
Pride is coming… and we’re already picking out our outfits! 🌈🦄✨ We’re gearing up for San Diego Pride 2026, and let’s just say the lineup is looking very cute! 🔥 DJs, parties, cocktails, and plenty of Hillcrest sparkle are on the way! ✨ We’ll be announcing the full Pride schedule soon, so stay tuned, babes! 💋
06/25/2026
Pour decisions strongly encouraged. 😉🥃
06/23/2026
Get the weekend poppin early! 🍾✨ V***e Clicquot specials are now happening on Thursdays too! 🥂 Same V***e energy, now with an extra summer night!☀️ Enjoy $10 glasses of V***e Thursdays from 4–7pm AND Fridays from 5–7pm! 💛🍾 Only for the summer!
06/23/2026
Tomorrow night is giving bottomless pasta, and honestly, we support it! 🍝✨ Dig into unlimited $12 linguine with house-made pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan! Want to make it extra? Add chicken, shrimp, or steak for a few dollars more! 😋
06/21/2026
Sunday Funday is not here to be quiet. 💃🍹✨ Start with brunch at 11am, add a cocktail or two, then let DJ Mike Orion take the wheel from 2–6pm1 Good food, good drinks, good music, and just enough Hillcrest energy to make Monday jealous. 😉
📍 Uptown Tavern
🍳 Brunch starts at 11am
🎶 DJ Mike Orion live from 2–6pm
06/20/2026
The calm before the Saturday sparkle. ✨ The chairs are waiting, the bar is shining, and we’re just about ready for you! See you soon, Hillcrest! 🍸
06/19/2026
Freedom is always worth celebrating! 🌟 Today we’re honoring Juneteenth, celebrating freedom, and recognizing the resilience, joy, and history behind this meaningful day. ✊🏾 Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💛💚
06/19/2026
Summer showed up looking fresh! 🍉✨ Our Watermelon Salad is juicy, crisp, and just dramatic enough to keep things interesting. Made with watermelon, feta, fresh basil, shaved red onion, pistachios, balsamic drizzle, and a little Maldon salt magic. 🌿🧀 Come taste summer while she’s still here. 💋
06/18/2026
Four cocktails. One Adrian. Zero reasons to stay home! 😌🍹
06/16/2026
Pull up a seat. What are we pouring? 🍸✨
06/15/2026
We’re doing what for $12?! 😮🍝
Tomorrow night, it’s all. you. can. eat. pasta! This week’s special is cavatappi tossed in a cheesy charred tomato sauce with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and plenty of Parmesan. 🍅🧀🌿
Feeling extra? Add chicken, shrimp, or steak for a few bucks more.
Tuesdays at Uptown are not playing around. 🍝✨
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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What people say
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.
