# Uptown Tavern

> Uptown Tavern — New American restaurants in San Diego, CA.

## Key facts
- **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/uptown-tavern-125116
- **Type**: Restaurants
- **Cuisine**: New American
- **Location**: San Diego, CA
- **Address**: 1236 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
- **Phone**: (619)241-2710
- **Website**: https://uptowntavernsd.com
- **Coordinates**: 32.75, -117.15
- **Claimed**: unclaimed

## About
Uptown Tavern is the neighborhood hangout for locals and newcomers to call their second home. Centered on University Avenue in the heart of Hillcrest, this casually hip bar and eatery invites guests to eat, drink, and socialize in a comfort & style that can only be found in Hillcrest.  

Take full advantage of San Diego's beautiful weather with Uptown's airy, open floor plan, stunning skylights and large roll-up garage door windows that allow patrons to walk freely from the two spacious outdoor patios to the inner dining areas and bar. And it doesn't stop there. 

Focused on a "super local" approach in both food and philosophy, Uptown Tavern offers a dining experience that surpasses the ordinary with a full menu of original delectable dishes.
Established in 2012.
Uptown Tavern was acquired in 2017 by long-time restaurant and hospitality industry veteran Michael Saltsman and business partner Scott Borden
Business owner information
Scott B.
Business Owner
Scott and and co-owner Mike shar

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

## Amenities
- Vegan
- Apple Pay
- Cryptocurrency
- Credit Card
- Happy Hour
- Outdoor Seating
- Full Bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Take Out
- Wheelchair Friendly
- TV

## Reviews
### ritasyumyumland — 5.0/5 · Jan 3, 2026
Great ambience and Customer Service the drinks are good and the food is delicious! I love the chicken Cobb salad here!

### curt — 5.0/5 · Jan 17, 2026
great bar