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11/09/2026
Talk turkey to us. 🦃🔥 Meet The Gobbler, our new Sandwich of the Season!
House-roasted turkey breast, melted pepper jack, and avocado, served open-faced on sourdough with jalapeño & cranberry sauce. A little sweet, a little heat, and a whole lot to gobble.
11/08/2026
🏈🐎🍅 Your Sunday lineup at Pillbox!
Start with our Build Your Own Bloody Bar, 10am–1pm—vodka, tequila or gin and all the fixins!
Catch football on 9 TVs with the sound on, and make us your stop before or after the Bing Crosby season races. 🏇
Doors open at 10am!
📍117 W Plaza St., Solana Beach
11/07/2026
🏇 Start your opening weekend at Pillbox!
🥃 The Photo Finish — $10
Maker’s Mark, peach schnapps, lemon & iced tea—a little pre-race refreshment for Bing Crosby season.
🍅 Build Your Own Bloody Bar
Saturday & Sunday, 10am–1pm. Pick vodka, tequila or gin and load it up with all the fixins!
Swing by before the races or join us afterward for a Photo Finish. 🐎
📍117 W Plaza St., Solana Beach
11/06/2026
A winning weekend calls for The Photo Finish! 🏇🥃
Celebrate Bing Crosby Season opening weekend with our $10 bourbon peach iced tea—Maker’s Mark, peach schnapps, fresh lemon juice, and unsweetened iced tea.
Catch us before or after the races, November 6–8! 🍋
📍117 W Plaza St., Solana Beach
11/05/2026
Off to the races! 🏇🍹 Bing Crosby Season kicks off November 6–8, and we’re celebrating with The Photo Finish—our Bourbon Peach Iced Tea $10!
Stop by Pillbox before or after the races and make a weekend of it. Taking the train? Catch the racetrack shuttle from Solana Beach COASTER Station, available for Amtrak & COASTER passengers.
📍117 W Plaza St., Solana Beach
11/04/2026
Craving Poke?
Dig into our poke bowl with ahi poke, avocado, edamame, pickled cabbage, carrots, rice, and house-made wonton chips—or swing by happy hour for crispy poke tacos, 2 for $9!
🍹 Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 3–6pm
Excludes holidays.
📍117 W Plaza St., Solana Beach
10/31/2026
Build your perfect Bloody Mary with all your favorite fixings at the Pillbox Bloody Mary Bar!
10am - 2pm Saturday and Sundays
10/31/2026
Clocks back, Bloodys up! ⏰🍅 Set your clocks back an hour Saturday night and your alarm for 10am!
Build your own Bloody Bar Saturday & Sunday, 10am–1pm. Vodka, tequila, gin and all the fixins—make it your way at Pillbox!
10/27/2026
Tacos, margaritas & World Series baseball 🌮🍹⚾️
Tacos starting at $5, birria rolled tacos 3 for $10, and $5 Mexican l***rs—all day!
Happy hour 3–6 PM. Brewers vs. Rays at 5 PM. See you at Pillbox!
10/23/2026
Rain outside, comfort by the spoonful inside. 🌧️🥣 Warm up at Pillbox with a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup and settle in while the rain rolls through.
10/17/2026
🚨 BRAND NEW AT PILLBOX! 🍅🌶️
Meet our new BLOODY BAR! Choose your alcohol, pick your mix, dial up the spice, and load up your favorite garnishes. Build your Bloody Mary exactly how you like it.
Saturdays & Sundays | 10am–1pm
Come give it a try this weekend!
📍 Pillbox Tavern • Solana Beach
10/16/2026
Brunch just got a little bloodier. 🍅🌶️
Introducing our Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar! Choose vodka, gin, or tequila—or draft b**r for a Bloody B**r or Michelada. Pick your garnishes, dial up the spice, and make it yours.
Saturdays & Sundays, 10am–1pm at Pillbox. 🌴
10/13/2026
🌮 Taco Tuesday at Pillbox! Tacos starting at $5, $10 birria rolled tacos, and drink specials all day:
🍺 $5 rotating Mexican l***r
🍹 $7 house margaritas
🥃 $6 Corazon shots
Happy hour runs 3–6pm with food deals, $2 off drafts, and $9 wines. Come grab your favorites! 🌴
10/12/2026
Monday at Pillbox 🍔🍺🏈
Burger & B**r Monday—$22 all day! Upgrade to a premium draft for $3 more.
Happy Hour from 3–6 PM, then catch Bills vs. Rams at 5:15 PM!
Kiley’s behind the bar during the day, and Adrian & Allie take over tonight. Come see us!
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!
