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09/24/2026
Thursday’s lineup at Pillbox: happy hour from 3–6, Falcons at Packers at 5:15, and Padres vs. Dodgers at 7:10. 🏈⚾️
Try our Test Kitchen fried fish sandwich while you watch. Specialty cocktails are $12 and all wine is $9 all day. 🍹
09/23/2026
Wing Wednesday meets rivalry night. 🍗⚾️
Get 30% off wings all day, catch Happy Hour from 3–6 PM, then settle in for Padres vs. Dodgers at 7:10 PM. See you at Pillbox! 💛🤎
09/22/2026
Tag your industry crew and come celebrate with us! 🙌 This Friday, we’re celebrating the people who keep the restaurant industry running! 💙🍽️
In honor of National Food Service Employee Day, bring in a current pay stub and enjoy 20% OFF your entire bill at Pillbox!
👨🍳 Chefs • Servers • Bartenders • Hosts • Bussers • Dishwashers & more
📅 Friday, September 25
📍 Pillbox Tavern • Solana Beach
🍻 Happy Hour items excluded
You take care of everyone else all year — this one’s for you. 💙
09/22/2026
Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot bigger. 🌮⚾️ The Padres head into enemy territory tonight to take on the rival Dodgers at 7:10PM, and with San Diego right in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, every game matters.
Come fuel up with Taco Tuesday specials, grab a margarita or Mexican lager, and cheer on the Friars with us. Beat LA. Keep the Wild Card push rolling. 🤎💛
09/21/2026
Kick off the week at Pillbox with our $22 Burger & Beer special ALL DAY — upgrade to any premium draft for just $3 more.
🏈 Giants vs. Rams at 5:15 PM PT
Come hungry, grab a seat, and catch Monday Night Football with us! 🍻
09/20/2026
🧀 It’s National Queso Day!
Celebrate accordingly with our Queso Fundido — hot, cheesy, loaded with flavor, and served with plenty of chips for dipping. 🤤
We’re OPEN AT 10AM, so come hungry and get your queso fix early.
09/19/2026
🎉 It’s Mark’s birthday! 🎉
Come hang out with us at Pillbox today Sept. 19th, and help us celebrate one of our favorites — even though we’re making him work on his birthday. 😂
Stop by, say happy birthday, give him a hard time, and make his shift a little more fun. 🎂🥳
09/17/2026
🍹 Thirsty Thursday at Pillbox! All specialty cocktails are $12 and all wine is $9 all day.
Catch Padres at Rockies at 12:10 PM, Happy Hour from 3–6 PM, and Lions at Bills at 5:15 PM. ⚾️🏈🍷
09/16/2026
Wings, baseball and Happy Hour—your Wednesday plans are handled. 🍗⚾️🍺
09/15/2026
🌮 Taco Tuesday at Pillbox! Tacos start at $5, with drink specials and $10 Birria Rolled Tacos available all day. Happy Hour runs 3–6 PM, followed by Padres at Rockies at 5:40 PM. 🍺⚾️
09/14/2026
🏈 Monday night at Pillbox! Catch Broncos vs. Chiefs at 5:15 PM with our $22 Burger & Beer special all day, plus Happy Hour from 3–6 PM. 🍔🍺
09/13/2026
🏈 NFL SUNDAY IS BACK AT PILLBOX! 🏈
Sundays are for football, cold drinks and 9 TVs with ALL the games. We open at 10AM, the kitchen is open all day, and we’ve got sound for the games. 🍻
🔥 NEW: THE $15 PILLBOX PLATTER
2 potato skins • mini corn dogs • 5 wings
09/11/2026
🏈 FOOTBALL WEEKENDS ARE BACK AT PILLBOX! 🍻
Same crew. New Specials. Cold drinks. Better football. And now we’re OPEN AT 10AM for brunch every weekend! 🍳🏈
Catch the games with us and take advantage of our football specials:
🍺 $6 Tecate Micheladas
🍺 $5 Coors Light Drafts
🍹 $9 Vodka, Tequila or Whiskey Mules
🥃 $6 Corazon or Fireball shots
🏈 $15 Pillbox Platters
🥂 $30 Prosecco Bottles + choice of juice
Grab your crew, claim a TV, and spend your football weekend at Pillbox.
09/09/2026
Wing Wednesday + NFL is BACK! 🏈🍗🍺
🔥 30% OFF wings ALL DAY
🍗 14 flavors to choose from
🏈 Patriots vs. Seahawks — 5:20PM
📺 9 TVs so you won’t miss the action
Cold drinks, plenty of wings, and football at Pillbox. See you tonight
09/08/2026
Taco Tuesday at Pillbox 🌮⚾️🍻
🌮 Taco specials ALL DAY
🍹 Happy Hour 3–6PM
⚾️ Padres vs. Nationals 6:40PM
Tacos, cold drinks & Padres baseball — see you at Pillbox! 🌴
09/07/2026
Open today for Labor Day! 🇺🇸🍔🍺
Burger & Beer Monday — $22 ALL DAY
Upgrade to any premium draft for just +$3.
Spend the holiday with us at Pillbox! 🌴☀️
09/06/2026
Labor Day Weekend at Pillbox! 🇺🇸🌴☀️
Good food, cold drinks & plenty of sunshine in Solana Beach. 🍻
And yes — we’re OPEN MONDAY! 🙌
Come hang with us and enjoy the long weekend.
09/03/2026
Beautiful day in Solana Beach ☀️🌊
Beach first, Pillbox next. 🌴🍻
🐟 Test Kitchen Thursday — come try our Fried Fish Sandwich and let us know if it deserves a spot on the menu.
🍹 Happy Hour 3–6PM
See you after the beach!
📍 Pillbox Tavern • Solana Beach
09/02/2026
Wing Wednesday at Pillbox 🍗🌴
30% OFF WINGS ALL DAY
🔥 14 flavors to choose from
Cold drinks, wings & plenty of ranch. 🍻
09/01/2026
Taco Tuesday at Pillbox 🌮🌴
🌮 Taco specials ALL DAY
🍹 Happy Hour 3–6PM
⚾️ Padres vs. Reds 3:40PM
Tacos, cold drinks & Padres baseball. See you at Pillbox! 🍻⚾️
08/31/2026
Happy Hour, Burger & Beer Monday, and a full day of sports 🍔🍺⚾️⚽️
🍻 Happy Hour 3–6PM
🍔 Burger + fries + draft $22 ALL DAY
⚾️ Padres vs Reds • 3:40PM
⚽️ Arsenal vs Aston Villa • 12PM
See you at Pillbox 🌴☀️
08/29/2026
Brunch first, races after. 🥂🏇
Kick off your Del Mar race day at Pillbox with Weekend Brunch, Saturday & Sunday from 11AM–1PM. Grab some huevos rancheros or chilaquiles and start the day with mimosas or espresso martinis before heading to the track.
08/28/2026
Happy hour hits a little different when the Padres are on at 4:10. ⚾️🍻
Come hungry, grab a margarita, and settle in for the game. Happy Hour 3–6PM.
🌮 Tacos
🍹 $7 House Margs
🍺 $2 Off Drafts
See you at Pillbox! 🤙
08/27/2026
Test Kitchen Thursday! 🐟🔥
Our Fried Fish Sandwich is back in the test kitchen — crispy fish, creamy slaw & all the fixings on a toasted potato bun.
Try it today and tell us: should it make the menu? 👇
08/26/2026
🍗⚾ WING WEDNESDAY + PADRES BASEBALL!
30% OFF wings ALL DAY 🔥
Padres vs. Pirates at 1:10PM ⚾
Cold beer, hot wings & day baseball. 🍻
Address
117 W Plaza St
Solana Beach, CA
92075
To get to the American restaurant and bar & grill located on W Plaza Street in Solana Beach, you can take the Coaster train to the Solana Beach station, which is about a 10-minute walk away from the restaurant. Alternatively, if you prefer driving, you can take the I-5 freeway and exit at Lomas Santa Fe Drive. From there, drive west on Lomas Santa Fe Drive until you reach W Plaza Street. The restaurant is located on W Plaza Street and parking is available in nearby lots or street parking.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
Pillbox Tavern, located on W Plaza Street in Solana Beach, is the perfect spot for those seeking a taste of Coastal Americana cuisine. The "retro modern" beach bar offers a refreshing atmosphere to unwind and enjoy delicious food and drinks. Whether you're looking for a weekend brunch or late-night supper, Pillbox Tavern has something to delight every palate. Their selection of rotating local tap beers perfectly complements their hand-selected home-style favorites. From savory wing selections to their Panko Crusted Pork Tenderloin sandwich, all of their fresh ingredients are locally sourced. The house-made dressings and sauces add an extra touch of flavor that will have you coming back for more. Families and friends alike will love the welcoming atmosphere at Pillbox Tavern - it's the perfect place to live deliciously!
