It pains me to write this review, as I've been a regular customer at The Tavern since they opened. Their food is excellent, the decor is interesting, and I've always gotten terrific service. Until today. Admittedly, they were busier than usual when I came in with two friends, but I figured that wouldn't be an issue. I'd been hyping up this restaurant to my friends and was excited for them to try it for the first time. We ordered drinks and appetizers with a very frazzled young waitress, and we got them... eventually. We were having a great time catching up, so we almost didn't mind the wait and never said a word to the busy waitstaff. Then, we ordered our entrées. After an hour and a half, the now even more frazzled young waitress came over and told us that she had forgotten to ring in our food. She said she had been checking a ticket for another table and didn't realize she forgot us. Why she didn't find it unusual that her table was missing food for 90 minutes is beyond my understanding. She offered to ring in the ticket then, but at that point, my friend's meter was about to expire and we had other things planned for the afternoon. We asked for the bill and received it, in full, for the drinks and appetizers. I paid for what we received, of course, but it would've been a nice gesture for the house to apologize and/or comp a menu item. I'd never expect a free meal, but "Hey, we're sorry. Here's a beer or one of the appetizers ($6 or $7) on us" would have gone a long way to smooth things over, especially for my friends who now think that this is the standard of service at this restaurant. Gentle reminder - You never get a second chance to make a first impression. read more

Like the other reviews said, the fish and chips were greesy and only fair. Their menu is limited regarding food choices, but our other two meals were good. Coronado is not a cheap city, so 3 meals and drinks were over $100. Worth it? We were hungry, but I would recommend trying another establishment for the price. read more

The location is along the main street of Coronado (Orange Ave.) and is down the stairs in a cool space that I would call a more upscale tavern. The main plus here is the food. I like the variety of the menu and enjoyed everything I ordered. I had the Parmesan Soup, which had good flavor, but would have liked it to be tad thicker, not a thick soup, just a little creamier than what it was. I also had the short rib sliders, which were good and full of meat - not the best I've had, but still tasty. For dessert, I split the olive oil cake with gelato and fruit, which I really liked because it wasn't too sweet - the perfect ending. Seating was a little awkward where we were because the seat kind of blocked in the seat of the other table. Our was service was pretty good and the atmosphere of the place was fun. Even for San Diego standards, I thought it was on the pricey side, but I would like to try more off the menu. read more

We spend the day walking around Coronado and were looking for a place for lunch-- we were walking to another spot when we saw this nestled below street level. We stopped in and were able to be seated immediately. The food menu was crazy awesome. I ordered mac and cheese... but let me tell you-- it wasn't ordinary mac and cheese... it was so flavorful. Exactly what I needed for lunch. The view was great, service was excellent. read more

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Liked the atmosphere. Service was prompt and friendly. My wife and I both really enjoyed our meals. My wife (personal chef) had the salmon and said it was outstanding. read more

Very good food, great service and very nice ambience. The chicken pot pie was excellent and the Corn Tortilla soup was a gourmet delight.

The atmosphere was nice. The service was prompt and responsive. The food was good, my husband had the pot pie. He liked it. I had the sliders, they normally come with Brie, which I skipped. I think the Brie would have helped. The food was good but a bit pricey...to be expected given its location read more

We stumbled upon this place desperately looking for a place that wasn't crowded and wasn't fast food. It is a cute tavern nestled below the street level walking distance from the Hotel del Coronado. I enjoyed the tavern atmosphere and the ability to people watch while eating dinner. It's dimly lit and cozy. We didn't expect too much, so we weren't terribly disappointed. The service wasn't bad and the food was pretty average. The Cobb Salad wasn't bad. The Grilled Salmon wasn't terrible. We didn't get food poisoning and we didn't have to wait forever for our food. Not much to complain about. If we're in the area, we would probably consider coming back for a drink or a quick meal. read more

So I am seeing the complaint across the board from Yelp Reviews, my entourage I attended The Tavern with and my personal experience is that the food tastes good, but very very small in proportions. Whilst I'm not your typical "America" who thinks bigger is always better pertaining to food and vehicles... All you can eat buffets and Super Jumbo Meal, Super Size me please!!!! There should be a balance between good tasting food and portion, Not left to be wondering.... Is there something more???.... As you walk away and you are left still hungry after paying a hefty price for a meal. The cocktails selection seemed diverse and appropriate for a beach community, based on the refreshing themes. I enjoyed The Mules, Russian Style and my Favorite.. The Kentucky Mule. I also took away some interior decorating designs... so it isn't a total loss.... read more

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I walked right past this place. It's in the basement of the building. We were greeted by a super friendly hostess that went out of here way to find us a nice booth. The waiter and the rest of the staff were just as friendly and hard working. The food was to die for. We started with the mac & cheese and followed it up with the fresh grilled halibut tacos and a double cheese burger. Super good comfort food, just what we needed. read more

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It's a shame when good food and impressive drinks are combined with horrible service. This restaurant looked great and their food was presented well and tasty. Their drink list was amazing. It's been awhile since I found a drink menu that had multiple drinks I would want. I mean, they use Hangar 1 and Hendricks in their featured cocktails for God's sakes. Again, I went with a drink that I could have made at home - muddled cucumbers, Hendricks, fresh lime juice and simple syrup...but there's just something about having someone else make it for you. Delicious. But how long did it take me to get my Muddled Cucumber Collins? Let's see...I was with a party of 7 and 6 drinks came out after about ten minutes. The last drink (my drink) came out about twenty minutes after that. My sweet potato fries came out long before my drink did. What's up with that! We had to ask the server TWICE to check up on my drink. I was all set to cancel my order when it finally came...without a straw. Sigh. Since my boyfriend had already finished his drink by this time, I took his straw. All in all, it was kind of a disappointing experience. They wouldn't let us have a table, despite empty tables along the back wall. They said they were saved for reservations. At 3PM? Right. Lucky for them, they have one of the best drink menus I've seen in a long time. Their Perfect Margarita is EXACTLY how my boyfriend likes his...and did I mention the Hangar 1 already? We will definitely be back, but probably head straight to the bar instead. read more

Stopped by The Tavern on the way to the theatre and only had about 45 minutes to spare. I sidled up to the bar and ordered a Salty Dog and an order of the Beef Sliders. Let's start with the drink. I normally don't love a salty dog because bottled/canned grapefruit juice has a sour/bitter flavor. The Tavern fresh squeezed their grapefruit juice and the result is a slightly sweet salty dog with a fresh citrus flavor. It was a perfect refreshment from the heat. The sliders (two come with your order) are chock full of meaty goodness. The beef is fresh and tasty and perfectly cooked to medium doneness, loaded with bacon jam and topped with a healthy slice of buttery Brie. A cup of tasty fries and ketchup and it was just what I needed to tide me over until dinner. The bartender was awesome as well. Very knowledgeable. read more

Tavern - New American Near Me - Coronado, California

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I'll keep this sweet and short. Atmosphere and service were great. Flank steak was fantastic - perfectly cooked and incredibly flavourful. The crispy wings? Not really crispy, but very intriguing spicy flavour. The yogurt sauce was necessary to tame the spice. The baguette and butter were ok, but nothing special. But the big disappointment? The pot pie... the crust was good, but the filing was soup. Literally soup. The base was a velouté, but a velouté, one of the great mother sauces, is usually a foundation for a spectacular sauce. This, sadly, was not. I wish they had mentioned it would be soup as I was really craving a heavy thick gravy filling... or a decadent suprême. So I gave the soup to my husband and he gave me a bit of steak and all is well that ends well. Would come back for that steak. read more

The Tavern is a nice unpretentious restaurant in a city that has a few of the other kind. The atmosphere is very casual, and just a bit on the noisy side. The service was quite good, and in fact, the owner came to our table to chat for a while. I ordered the Fish and Chips ($15) and found the meal to be very satisfying. The fish was very tender and flaky with a light batter. The meal came with a scoop of pretty good creamy cole slaw, literally in a pewter scoop. The fries were placed in a water glass lined with a napkin and had a light, sweet taste about them, although they were quite salty. A container of ketchup and one of mayo were also included. Mayo, not tarter sauce or aioli. All in all, a good meal. My wife ordered the Angus Beef Sliders ($10), and two came on a plate with fries in a water glass and a container of ketchup. She thought the sliders and fries were excellent. We had sides of Brussels Sprouts ($6) and a Beet dish. The Sprouts were very good, although I've had better elsewhere. The Beets were astonishingly good, and I don't even like beets ! There's some magic in the kitchen, methinks. One observation: We almost always have leftovers to take home. Not this time, as the portions were small. I would not hesitate to recommend The Tavern to friends and family. We plan to come back and take advantage of their Happy Hour one of these fine days. We're both fans, for sure. read more

Service (3/5 stars) - they were pretty attentive but our waiter was really pushy about asking us to try this drink or buy drinks. Do we LOOOK like we're that alcoholic ?? Lol D R I N K S - I ordered red wine. Can never go wrong with that. :) it was good and smooth. F O O D Grilled calamari (2/5 stars) - I expected the calamari to be really grilllllledddd. But it was only grilled a little bit. And the sauce looked good but it was super bland. Not that good. read more

Tavern - Grilled calamari. Looks better than it tastes.. - New American Near Me - Coronado, California

Walked a block from Hotel Del expecting nothing special. I never post or Yelp but this 24oz Porterhouse Rare was top notch. Cheers to the chef and the most awesome server Sean. Well done my friend- my daughter says we must come back soon! read more

So happy we finally tried the tavern tonight! We were skeptical because of the reviews but, boy were we wrong. Our server Sean/ Shawn (sp?) was super attentive. He made us feel like old friends rather than that he was doing a job. We really enjoyed him and the ambiance of The Tavern. We had a few cocktails to start and I definitely recommend trying the pear whiskey sour. For an appetizer we had the mussels which were the best in Coronado!!!!!!! (*order the baguette to soak up the sauce, thank me later). The flat iron steak was so flavorful and cooked to perfection. I just wish they had options for the sides. Mash instead of fingerling potatoes- green beans instead of mix veg- maybe they do it just wasn't offered.. Either way the food was great! We weren't crazy about the Mac and cheese but it wasn't bad either. All in all we will definitely be back and look forward to it. Foodie food with an unpretentious price tag. read more

Tavern - New American Near Me - Coronado, California

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I love a good chicken pot pie but was disappointed when they brought out one that was cold. When I pointed it out, they just nuked it to the point where it was scalding hot and i couldn't touch it. The pie itself was only meh. The crust was flaky but it was super thin. Service comes with a hipstery laid back attitude but it was a little to inattentive even for coronado. read more

Awesome atmosphere! You could walk past this place and admire it just even from the outside, but when you get inside, it's even cooler! Food... well... it's okay. I wanted to be healthy, so I ordered the brocolini and the brussel sprouts. :/ Brussel Sprouts were DRENCHED in Balsalmic. Brocolini was al dente, so that's good, but salty somehow! To be fair, I am trying to eat healthy in a place called 'The Tavern', but I really feel the healthy food, if offered, should remain healthy. The service was great though! My friend felt her french fries were too salty, so they remade them for her. All in all a VERY cute location with GREAT atmosphere, but even if they list healthy food, it's probably prepared "bar food" style. Ask for 'fresh' and tell them to lay off the salt and soaking. read more

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Meh. Beat salad needed acid and salt. Fries good. Halibut taco lacked pizazz. Crab cake nice. Side salad could have used some dressing with bite. read more

Our last night in California and after a late start out for dinner, this was just about the only place still open on Orange Ave. OK, it is kind of Spartan looking inside. Sort of looks like a tavern that our much elders would hang out in-----oh yeah, it is called The Tavern. We started with the Mac N Cheese and it was really good. The Iceberg wedge was good too although I have seen larger renditions of this dish. The blue cheese dressing was only so-so. My wife and I both had the roasted chicken while our friends had halibut tacos and chicken pot pie. The roasted chicken was very good and the tacos were said to be very good. The chicken pot pie came out extremely hot and never quite satisfactorily cooled down. Our server Lucas was a very interesting character and added much to the evening's enjoyment. He speaks in an interesting almost soothing tone, kept calling us Friend, and subtly tried to sell us every item on the menu. No pressure but he operated in a fascinating manner. Comfort food served in a comfortable setting by a guy that was very comfortable. read more

Stayed at the Del and needed to get away from the very nice but crazy expensive restaurants there. Found this place on Yelp so the wife and I took a short walk and enjoyed the very affordable happy hour with a great bartender Glen. The Coronado Brewing pilsner was refreshing and the wife enjoyed her sangria while we split some especially delicious brussel sprouts. Others were raving about the flat iron tacos. Would definitely recommend. read more

We stopped into The Tavern with the family. The atmosphere was inviting and it wasn't as busy as the other places in the vicinity. They had a nice tap lineup and the beers were all on point. The food however was a different story. I ordered a chopped salad with chicken. The lettuce was limp due to the amount of dressing and the chicken had a charred flavor. The filet mignon tacos were grizzly. The Angus sliders were dry. I'd go here for beers again, but not the food. read more

The rating is quizzically low, but it's justified by the portion size. I came with friends for happy hour and there's a great atmosphere. The food is quite tasty, particularly the pork slider and Brussels sprouts. The mac & cheese, mozzarella bites, and steak taco were decent, but nothing to rave about. I really liked the house sangria though! The waitress was pretty friendly and the happy hour prices are decent for the still tiny portions. Overall, it's a chill place, but the portions are sized for a Guinea pig. Have fun! P.S. The bathrooms aren't clearly labeled and the men's room has a clear window on the door which was weird. read more

Tavern - Tiny pork slider for $5.50 plus sangria for $5.50. You should get both during happy hour! - New American Near Me - Coronado, California

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Good food. Our waiter has only been on the job for a couple of days, super nice guy!! His brother works there also, friendly service. To the owner/manager. Give your staff time to train and learn. Give them the tools to succeed and you'll get 5 stars. This guy was so apologetic, there was no reason for him to keep doing so. Good thing my husband and I have either served or worked in the service industry in the past. This young man is going to do great. Don't lose him, he's genuine and grateful! We need more people like him on earth. Atmosphere was good, they have a nice outdoor area with two large tables. They were busy, no one seemed in a hurry to go anywhere. Not a huge menu but overall good choices and good food. read more

Awesome spot. We had excellent service by Jackson. The happy hour was worth it. We enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, Mac and cheese, and skirt steak tacos. Definitely plan on coming back to this spot when in town! Bookmark this place for sure! read more

Came here after Ice Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del Coronado and I definitely love this place! All the servers/bartenders were really nice and the ambiance is welcoming. My favorite items so far are the halibut tacos and bacon shishito peppers burger. I'll definitely come back to try more~ read more

Great place! Roman, our server, was awesome! Then we met his twin brother Stefon also a cool dude. The beet tequila drink was AMAZING read more

Tavern - Beet drink with tequila....forgot the name - New American Near Me - Coronado, California

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The place is so cool and the drinks so tasty. Food was on point! Had a really good meal and our waiter Roman was such a good guy. He shared with us about himself and gave us good suggestions. Always nice to find a place like this. But even more special to meet people along the way that inspire us to live our best lives! read more

These are fantastic! Grilled to perfection with a touch of salsa verde, avocado, and a kiss of cilantro. Not spicy but delightful. Customer service is welcoming and a place for all. read more

Tavern - Filet Mignon Tacos - New American Near Me - Coronado, California

Nice quaint bar at the end of the Coronado thoroughfare. The food and drink were amazing. You really must try their mixed cocktails - they make all their mixes from scratch - from fresh squeezed lemons to the simple sugar solutions. The bartenders really take pride in their work!! The food was also impeccable! We had the Mac-N-Cheese ( a must have), the flat iron steak tacos (mm) and their Fish-n-Chips. I totally screwed up on that one - should have gone for something that really showed their skill. The Fish was just OK - the Brigantine was better. So I would steer away from the traditional bar food and go for the more exotic entrees. The gentleman next to us absolutely swore by their bone-in prime rib - and it looked absolutely fantastic. Be sure to check out this little hidden gem of a bar - I'll definitely come back! read more

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Excellent Happy Hour daily, not many cocktails in the HH menu but loved the lavender lemonade cocktail and the filet tacos and Brussels sprouts were both out of this world. read more

Belching beaver stout is incredible! Food is good, although crab cake come one small cake per order, :-( Typical tavern food well done. Thank you Jessica for great service! read more

Tavern - Nice view of the bar - New American Near Me - Coronado, California

Outstanding joint across from The Del easy to miss but worth the visit. Tried it out based on other great reviews and we were not disappointed. Had the halibut tacos appetizer which was the best fish taco I had all week and then did the shishito pepper burger which was incredible, top 5 burger in my book. Sat at the bar and the bartender (CJ ?) took great care of us. We'll definitely be back again!! read more

Love love this place!! We were in town for our yearly trek to Comic-Con and if any of you have been to Comic-Con then you know it is a very long hot sweaty (FUN) time. We were in need of a cold beer and some good grub! We left our hotel and started into town in search of such a place! We found this place near our hotel (walkable from Del Coronado) and decided to check it out. It is a dark sort of restaurant (lighting-wise) and the food is very "pub-like (wood, English). We had a large group (20 of us) and they were able to accommodate us all easily with their long wooden tables. This was key for us since we were there on a business trip and wanted to have a fun team experience together. We ordered some steaks, chicken and burgers but the brussell sprouts (yes I said it!) were outstanding! We ended up ordering several orders of them which is a first for me! The food was pretty good presentation-wise and it tasted very good. However, what really good out were there servers. They were incredibly fun and even remembered us a couple of nights later when we went back to eat there again! It may seem like a "given" that service should be good but it is so rare these days that when you have really good servers it can make such a great difference! We would definitely go back there when we are back in Coronado. read more

Visiting from out of town on a Monday. Looked at the menu while walking around and looked like a warm and inviting place to come back to for dinner that night. Couldn't have been more wrong. We walked up and we're greeted. We said "table for 3?" The response "no pause well only outside." There was no offer of a wait time or any other pleasantries. Just "NO" so we walked across the street and had a lovely steak dinner. read more

A fun little place to chill. Love the chic yet rustic ambiance of the place. Service was SLOW although the place was only half full. But our server was really friendly so I think if management could just work on how everything comes out at snail pace, the experience will be much better. Can't comment on the food because we only came for drinks, which were solid and strong enough to my liking. read more

Great place for dinner and a couple of good happy hour specials. We had our wedding anniversary dinner here and sat out on the front sidewalk seating. Food and cocktails were good. Service was good. Would recommend. read more

The Tavern on Coronado Island is a fabulous place to dine and enjoy drinks! The atmosphere/decor is welcoming and they have a large open window to feel the island breeze. The bartenders and servers are great and very friendly and the service absolutely outstanding! The food menu offers a vast selection! We highly recommend the Angus Beef Sliders with sweet potato fries, the Brussel Sprouts in a balsamic glaze are beyond compare and the Mac and Cheese is over the top fantastic!! The drink menu offers exceptional choices and the best part is all the juices are fresh squeezed!! For late nighters they have a bar menu with perfect food choices! Next time you visit in Coronado Island put The Tavern at the top of your list!! read more

Tavern - Margarita Martini with fresh squeezed lime juice & greyhound with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice! Delicious - New American Near Me - Coronado, California

My husband and I sat up at the bar for food and drinks yesterday. The service was great and quick. All the food we tried was delicious too! We had the pot pie, a side of mashed potatoes and the Mac and cheese. The pot pie isn't as creamy as others, but it still had good flavor. read more