Uptown Tavern Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Uptown Tavern, located at 1236 University Ave in vibrant San Diego. This inviting neighborhood hub is a perfect blend of a lively drinkery and a culinary hotspot. The menu features an enticing selection of dishes that balance flavors and creativity. Start your day with the Five-Spice Wings or the innovative Avocado Toast, which brings together rich avocado, sweet corn, and tangy pickled onions, creating a delightful brunch experience.
In the evening, indulge in the Tavern Chicken & Waffles or the comforting Tavern Mac, a creamy pasta dish that embodies indulgence. Don't miss the famous Apple Pie Empanada, served warm with vanilla ice cream, a perfect sweet finish! Whether you're with friends or enjoying a date night, the ambiance and flavors at Uptown Tavern promise a memorable dining experience.
DINNER MENU
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Rosemary and thyme, buttermilk chicken breast, Swiss cheese, fresh Bibb lettuce, house-made pickles, and garlic aioli served on a Hawaiian bun.
Cubano Sandwich
Thinly-sliced ham topped with Cuban style slow-cooked pulled pork, Swiss cheese, house-made pickles, mustard and mayo served on a Latin style roll.
Tavern Sliders
3 Angus patties with cheddar cheese, house-made pickles, ketchup, and garlic aioli served on Hawaiian rolls.
Veggie Sliders
3 Vegan beet patties with goat cheese, fresh spring mix, and garlic aioli served on Hawaiian rolls.
BBQ Pork Sliders
3 BBQ pulled pork sliders, topped with our house-made coleslaw served on Hawaiian rolls.
Chicken Strips Basket
Crispy, hand-battered chicken strips and fries, served with house made ketchup and buttermilk ranch.
Tavern Chicken & Waffles
Tempura battered fried chicken on top of a cheesy bacon waffle, drizzled with our house-made whiskey maple syrup and butter.
Tavern Mac
Cavatappi pasta with mozzarella, parmesan, asiago, garlic, and bacon, topped with green onions.
Buffalo Mac
Cavatappi pasta with grilled chicken, bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, and creamy Buffalo sauce.
Sesame Citrus Chicken Bowl
Grilled chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, and mushrooms on a bed of rice. Topped with our house-made sesame citrus sauce, garnished with micro cilantro.
Chicken Sriracha Ranch Flatbread
Crispy Flatbread with grilled chicken breast, bacon bits, Sriracha Ranch, and Mozzarella cheese, garnished with micro cilantro.
Pesto Chicken And Pear Flatbread
Crispy Flatbread with grilled chicken, house-made pesto, goat cheese, mushrooms, pears, and Mozzarella cheese, topped with a balsamic glaze.
Margherita Flatbread
Crispy Flatbread with house-made tomato sauce, topped with sliced heirloom tomatoes, basil chiffonade, and Mozzarella cheese.
Uptown Autumn Salad
Mixed spring greens with goat cheese, slices of honey crisp apples, cranberries, and candied walnuts, tossed in our house-made apple cider vinaigrette.
Burrata Salad
Seasoned Arugula with fresh Burrata cheese, grilled pears, toasted pine-nuts, topped with cold press unfiltered olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Avocado Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro, with Cojita cheese and an avocado cilantro dressing.
Traditional Buffalo Wings
Served with pickled celery and house made buttermilk ranch.
Five-Spice Wings
Served with fresh ginger, charred lime, and house made asian-spiced sauce.
Rosemary Parmesan Fries
Tavern fries tossed with fresh rosemary, parsley, garlic and grated parmesan cheese.
Taco Fries
Tavern fries topped with cheese, seasoned ground beef, sour cream, house made salsa, and garnished with green onions.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Tossed in a roasted citrus vinaigrette, with crispy bacon, red chili flakes, and Asiago cheese.
Veggilicious
Toasted pita bread with a spread of black bean hummus and quinoa, topped with spring greens, grilled asparagus, sun dried tomato pesto, and a balsamic vinaigrette.
Uptown Hummus
House-made hummus dusted with smoked paprika served with fresh carrots, cucumbers and lightly toasted pita bread.
Apple Pie Empanada
New! Two warm, fluffy, house-made empanadas, stuffed with sweet apple pie filling. Served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, drizzled in caramel sauce.
Steak And Eggs
8oz flank steak, 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes, garnished with chipotle mayo and served with sourdough toast.
Uptown Breakfast Burger
A half pound burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, arugula, and a fried egg, with garlic aioli and ketchup. Served with your choice of fries or tater tots.
Breakfast Sandwich
Scrabbled eggs, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread, served with breakfast potatoes.
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, bacon, onions, peppers, garlic, ranchero sauce, cheddar cheese, and seasoned house potatoes wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with salsa fresca and tortilla chips.
Garden Scramble
A savory breakfast scramble with fresh spinach, charred heirloom cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions. Served with crispy breakfast potatoes.
Tavern Chicken & Waffles
Tempura battered fried chicken on top of a cheesy bacon waffle, drizzled with our house made whiskey maple syrup and butter.
Uptown Waffle
Our house made waffle topped with a fresh mixed berry jam, maple syrup, and a lemon vanilla whipped cream, served with bacon.
Loco Moco
Steamed jasmine rice with a 1/2 lb. Angus burger, smothered in house country sausage gravy, topped with an over-easy egg and garnished with Chipotle mayo.
Sausage Biscuits And Gravy
Sunnyboy’s buttermilk biscuits smothered in house country sausage gravy.
Basic Breakfast
2 eggs any way you like, 2 slices of bacon, sourdough toast, and breakfast potatoes.
Avocado Toast
New! Two slices of toasted sourdough, topped with a layer of rich avocado smash, Elote style sweet corn, and pickled red onions. Sweet, slightly spicy, and delicious!
Uptown Hummus
House-made hummus dusted with smoked paprika served with fresh carrots, cucumbers and lightly toasted pita bread.
Traditional Buffalo Wings
Served with pickled celery and house made buttermilk ranch.
Five-Spice Wings
Served with fresh ginger, charred lime, and house made asian-spiced sauce.
Chicken Strips Basket
Crispy, hand-battered chicken strips and fries, served with house made ketchup and buttermilk ranch.
Chicken Sriracha Ranch Flatbread
Mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken breast, bacon bits, Sriracha ranch, garnished with micro cilantro.
Avocado Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and grilled chicken, with Cojita cheese and an avocado cilantro dressing.
Apple Pie Empanada
New! Two warm, fluffy, house-made empanadas, stuffed with sweet apple pie filling. Served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, drizzled in caramel sauce.