Pillbox Tavern

Stopped by for an adult beverage and appetizers during an day excursion with the family. Great calamari with variety of drinks and a fantastic patio for dinning and sports viewing. Just what the mother in law ordered

Bomb diggity food service was fast and friendly

+1

While spending the day on the beach, we had Pillbox recommended to us, so we ordered it to go. It was Saturday during Labor Day weekend, but we were able to call and place an order without any issues. The wait time for our food wasn't very long either! Was very impressed. We tried the All Day Burrito and Blackened Chicken Club. Both were massive portions! They were equally as delicious! I ordered the tots with my Club sandwich and liked those too. However, the sandwich stole the show. Would definitely order that again! Cannot recommend enough. If you're in the area, you gotta give this place a shot. Delicious food with huge portions. Great service all around as well from the staff, especially during a busy holiday weekend. You won't be disappointed!

Family tavern ; a fresh space to enjoy any day , any time !!!!

The service provided by Barry and Marcus was truly exceptional. They worked together seamlessly, like a well-oiled machine. Even the food runner went above and beyond, offering helpful and knowledgeable assistance. They took incredible care of us and our furry companion, and we are immensely grateful for their efforts. As individuals working in the industry, we understand the value of good service, and their exceptional service meant a great deal to us. Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure our experience was nothing short of amazing. The pillbox plate is delicious along with the birra plate. The chef truly “put his foot” in that steak appetizer, definitely my favorite, thank you!

Friendly, well run bar and restaurant with wall to wall tvs for watching your favorite teams. Food was delicious, service was prompt and friendly and there was a good range of beers to suit every taste.

Was new to the area, wanted to check out a local spot. This place did not disappoint. Great staff, great food, good times. Would definitely recommend. I will be coming back for their epic wings.

Had dinner and a drink at pillbox with a friend Sunday before a belly up show. had the steak tips, chicken egg rolls and lemon pepper and dry rub wings. They were all excellent. They have a good whiskey selection as well. Bartender recommended the baller whiskey from St. George spirits (Alameda) and it was an excellent choice. Very smooth and very nice pour.

If you haven’t tried the Pillbox Tavern yet, do yourself a favor and get down there ASAP! The food is delicious, service is great and you can eat and drink outside or in. Fun place to catch a game too. Last time here we had the shrimp al mezcal and the chicken marsala, both scrumptious! I usually get the pulled pork sandwich but super happy to try something new.

We flew in on Monday, unpacked and needed food....this locale does not disappoint! Service was welcoming and very chill. Pillbox Plate was a bit of a few things- salad, pasta salad, BBQ chicken and fluffy rice. Tots are awesome. We had a few margaritas and local IPAs. Highly recommended!

Went here for dinner with the family. The frozen mango margarita was awesome. The atmosphere was great and the weather was nice. The food overall from all family members was great.

Really good bar and grill. Good options for the kids and my burger was delicious. Highly recommend

Local, better than a dive bar. Small, but open atmosphere. Friendly service.

Great food and beer list. This is somewhat of a hidden gem in Solana solely because it should have a line out the door 24/7

Great atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Food was good too.

Allie and Ryan are the very best!! If you’re looking for a great spot to watch a game, have awesome food and get tremendous service the Pillbox is THE Place!!

Finally made it here after passing by so many times with intentions to make it in one day. Limited but solid draft list, mostly local brews. Great pub food menu with some unique house options. Decided to finally stop by after a bad service experience at Pizza Port. Not the first time so may be giving up on my regular spot and making this a part of the SB rotation.

A true local beach bar vibe wings were fantastic and the fish and chips were some of the best I've had crunchy batter exterior and perfectly cooked inside my wife ordered the burger and tots another banger of a choice great food and service all around

Looks like the type of place that has been in business for decades. Booth seating inside and a nice large dog friendly patio. The food was good. The hummus plate was ok, not great but it was eatable. The chicken wings were good. The regular buffalo was way better that the Siracha ones. Birria tacos were good. It was a comfortable place. I would return.

Wonderful waiters! A medium rare cheeseburger?! So nice to be able to order it pink! Good pulled pork and loaded potato skins. Nice fries and tater tots. 6/8/24 Went back again today and the service and the burger was just as good!

We come here every time we visit Solana Beach. It’s a fun atmosphere with great drinks and good food. This year we were visiting local restaurants and trying different beers. Honestly, out of the four places we visited this was the best stop. I enjoyed their hefeweizen. We also got the happy hour Gringo tacos and they were ok. The shell was a little stale but the salsa made up for it because it was just right on the spice level and tasted freshly made.

The best wings I’ve ever had! My husband and I went for dinner on Monday, 5.31.21 (Grayson was our waiter and he was great!) and had the Thai peanut wings and mango habanero wings. Both were so good, but the Thai peanut was the best wing I’ve ever had. They were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing, unique for a wing, but it worked SO well! My husband had the beef and chorizo burger, it was cooked perfectly and the tots were crispy and light. I had the fish and chips, the fish was light and flaky and the breading was proportional to the amount of fish. The coleslaw was really good, it was light and you could taste vegetables! I love as not swimming in a soupy sauce, which made it so much better! We went back today (6.1.21-Ryan was our waiter and he was great!) for lunch before leaving town so the boys could have the wings and they both devoured an order of the California BBQ wings. My husband and I split the tri-tip sandwich Philly style and it was delicious with really good fries! We don’t come to this part of CA often, but will make a stop at The Pillbox Tavern anytime we’re nearby.

Excellent food! Great service. Great vibes and good drink selection. Macaroni salad was fantastic!

Nice pit stop on the way to San Diego in beautiful Solana Beach. Philly was delicious but the tots were the star of the dish!

Bomb lil spot in Solana Beach. Pillbox has a local feel that doesn’t often have a free barstool. They have a patio that is dog friendly. Despite the local beer offerings, wine, and booze, the highlight is food menu. You can get a burger and a beer for 15$ on Monday. They also have mac salad as a side option. #Win Pillbox is a great spot for happy hour and catching a game on one of the many tvs. Thanks!

Poped in for a quick bite. With 2 large parties there we were afraid service would be slow along with the food. The service and food were Excellent! Monday's they offer a Burger and Brew just 12. You will not be disappointed. We also ordered the chicken club. Excellent as well. We will return.

Great little dive bar! Wonderful service and beachy atmosphere. I had the fish and chips, which were delicious! Close to beach access for a stroll after.

Since the first day Pillbox opened it has been the favorite of my friends and family. It’s not clear if it’s an excellent restaurant that features great sports, or a great sports bar that features excellent food but either way we keep coming back for both. Drinks always come out fast and wings are always hot. Best tater tots in town. Get ‘em extra crispy with Old Bay seasoning.

Jordan Knighton

A true local beach bar vibe wings were fantastic and the fish and chips were some of the best I've had crunchy batter exterior and perfectly cooked inside my wife ordered the burger and tots another banger of a choice great food and service all around

t diamond

Looks like the type of place that has been in business for decades. Booth seating inside and a nice large dog friendly patio. The food was good. The hummus plate was ok, not great but it was eatable. The chicken wings were good. The regular buffalo was way better that the Siracha ones. Birria tacos were good. It was a comfortable place. I would return.

mrschelseawong

We come here every time we visit Solana Beach. It’s a fun atmosphere with great drinks and good food. This year we were visiting local restaurants and trying different beers. Honestly, out of the four places we visited this was the best stop. I enjoyed their hefeweizen. We also got the happy hour Gringo tacos and they were ok. The shell was a little stale but the salsa made up for it because it was just right on the spice level and tasted freshly made.

A T

Wonderful waiters! A medium rare cheeseburger?! So nice to be able to order it pink! Good pulled pork and loaded potato skins. Nice fries and tater tots. 6/8/24 Went back again today and the service and the burger was just as good!

Angie K

The best wings I’ve ever had! My husband and I went for dinner on Monday, 5.31.21 (Grayson was our waiter and he was great!) and had the Thai peanut wings and mango habanero wings. Both were so good, but the Thai peanut was the best wing I’ve ever had. They were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing, unique for a wing, but it worked SO well! My husband had the beef and chorizo burger, it was cooked perfectly and the tots were crispy and light. I had the fish and chips, the fish was light and flaky and the breading was proportional to the amount of fish. The coleslaw was really good, it was light and you could taste vegetables! I love as not swimming in a soupy sauce, which made it so much better! We went back today (6.1.21-Ryan was our waiter and he was great!) for lunch before leaving town so the boys could have the wings and they both devoured an order of the California BBQ wings. My husband and I split the tri-tip sandwich Philly style and it was delicious with really good fries! We don’t come to this part of CA often, but will make a stop at The Pillbox Tavern anytime we’re nearby.

Todd Murphy

Since the first day Pillbox opened it has been the favorite of my friends and family. It’s not clear if it’s an excellent restaurant that features great sports, or a great sports bar that features excellent food but either way we keep coming back for both. Drinks always come out fast and wings are always hot. Best tater tots in town. Get ‘em extra crispy with Old Bay seasoning.

Russell

Excellent food! Great service. Great vibes and good drink selection. Macaroni salad was fantastic!

Butter Bell

Nice pit stop on the way to San Diego in beautiful Solana Beach. Philly was delicious but the tots were the star of the dish!

David J Bohnet

Bomb lil spot in Solana Beach. Pillbox has a local feel that doesn’t often have a free barstool. They have a patio that is dog friendly. Despite the local beer offerings, wine, and booze, the highlight is food menu. You can get a burger and a beer for 15$ on Monday. They also have mac salad as a side option. #Win Pillbox is a great spot for happy hour and catching a game on one of the many tvs. Thanks!

Julianne Pulido

Poped in for a quick bite. With 2 large parties there we were afraid service would be slow along with the food. The service and food were Excellent! Monday's they offer a Burger and Brew just 12. You will not be disappointed. We also ordered the chicken club. Excellent as well. We will return.

Jen Rowan

Great little dive bar! Wonderful service and beachy atmosphere. I had the fish and chips, which were delicious! Close to beach access for a stroll after.

Joseph X (Joe)

The service provided by Barry and Marcus was truly exceptional. They worked together seamlessly, like a well-oiled machine. Even the food runner went above and beyond, offering helpful and knowledgeable assistance. They took incredible care of us and our furry companion, and we are immensely grateful for their efforts. As individuals working in the industry, we understand the value of good service, and their exceptional service meant a great deal to us. Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure our experience was nothing short of amazing. The pillbox plate is delicious along with the birra plate. The chef truly “put his foot” in that steak appetizer, definitely my favorite, thank you!

Ally is the best. Had a great experience with a difficult party. She was on top of everything and did a great job. Great place to watch games and have a god time with good food.

Hidden gem of a restaurant and bar with a ton of TVs and the nicest staff you will ever meet. It was our first time here and it felt like we had been coming for years.

Pillbox is one of our favorite stops when we are out on a ride up the coast, or coming back home from a coastal motorcycle ride. It's always been a fun time when we drop in.. we have had motorcycle events, birthdays, other events, and tuesdays :) Thank you for always being good to us and our friends. The food is very tasty.. especially the tacos. Drinks are always mixed well... staff is friendly. A go to stop for sure.. and we can't wait to party on the new outside patio.

This is a great little sports bar. They have at least half a dozen TVs in their cozy main bar area and you can see them all from just about every spot. The last NFL Sunday we were there, they had every game on plus a baseball game. There's also an outdoor patio area. They have a Sunday brunch menu for the games. What sets the Pillbox off from most places is the food which is absolutely fantastic. We'd come back for the food alone

Place rocks and is a staple for us. The staff is laid back and friendly and very attentive, the food is excellent tasting and always hot and fresh, the fish and chips is the best in San Diego and the drinks are perfectly mixed. Ryan the manager and occasional bartender is a gem and it’s always a great experience to eat there. Atmosphere is coastal cool with numerous TVs to catch a sporting event

Asher Lisec

Hidden gem of a restaurant and bar with a ton of TVs and the nicest staff you will ever meet. It was our first time here and it felt like we had been coming for years.

Bruce Koren

Ally is the best. Had a great experience with a difficult party. She was on top of everything and did a great job. Great place to watch games and have a god time with good food.

Jason Taylor

This is a great little sports bar. They have at least half a dozen TVs in their cozy main bar area and you can see them all from just about every spot. The last NFL Sunday we were there, they had every game on plus a baseball game. There's also an outdoor patio area. They have a Sunday brunch menu for the games. What sets the Pillbox off from most places is the food which is absolutely fantastic. We'd come back for the food alone

Alan Martin

Friendly, well run bar and restaurant with wall to wall tvs for watching your favorite teams. Food was delicious, service was prompt and friendly and there was a good range of beers to suit every taste.

Troy Morgan

Was new to the area, wanted to check out a local spot. This place did not disappoint. Great staff, great food, good times. Would definitely recommend. I will be coming back for their epic wings.

Charles Dufault

We flew in on Monday, unpacked and needed food....this locale does not disappoint! Service was welcoming and very chill. Pillbox Plate was a bit of a few things- salad, pasta salad, BBQ chicken and fluffy rice. Tots are awesome. We had a few margaritas and local IPAs. Highly recommended!

Norris tacos and fish tacos were pretty good. Service was quite slow and the waitress mixed up our drinks more than once. Overall, decent experience, good food, would definitely come back.

It's a decent spot to grab a quick bite to eat. Nothing bad but nothing special about it either.

This was a fun place to watch the games. They have local beers on draft and decent bar food like wings and fried shrimp. They also have fair amount of seating and easy parking making it a great place to go hang out and watch games or just grab a drink.

+6

Quick service. Nice presentation of food. Typical bar scene. Clean. I had a black bean burger. So there's an option for vegans (req. no cheese) /vegetarians.

Went for dinner and was pretty disappointed. I should have listened to the little voice in my head that said this wouldn't be a good spot to get a half rack of ribs and I was right. They were burnt. How do you burn oven ribs? The beans were just okay And I had the rice instead of the Mac salad. The rice had supposedly four ingredients and you could only taste the coconut. I guess my expectations were higher due to a 4.5 or whatever on the googles. I don't think I'll go back.

Cool spot nice people great location. TVs are kind of busted and look blue. I would not recommend eating here, the burger was probably my least favorite in San Diego similar to a cafeteria burger in elementary school even soggy buns. If I had to guess I assume the chicken wings are the go to at this spot. The beer was good. Still dropped a cool 100 plus bucks here. For reference the friendly, Rocky’s, wise ox, are excellent burgers. Nice waiter

Olivia LeBlanc

The food and drinks were good. The food came out quick. Service was ok. We had to wipe out own table down tho. Otherwise service was good. Only thing that bothered us was that we got charged twice on tip. Dont know if that was intentional or not but the waiter did not say he had charged the tip already on the bill. So that was dissapointing. Make sure to check that when u go.

Nick Tally

Cool spot nice people great location. TVs are kind of busted and look blue. I would not recommend eating here, the burger was probably my least favorite in San Diego similar to a cafeteria burger in elementary school even soggy buns. If I had to guess I assume the chicken wings are the go to at this spot. The beer was good. Still dropped a cool 100 plus bucks here. For reference the friendly, Rocky’s, wise ox, are excellent burgers. Nice waiter

The food and drinks were good. The food came out quick. Service was ok. We had to wipe out own table down tho. Otherwise service was good. Only thing that bothered us was that we got charged twice on tip. Dont know if that was intentional or not but the waiter did not say he had charged the tip already on the bill. So that was dissapointing. Make sure to check that when u go.