Uptown Tavern Menu

1236 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  • 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.
      $17.25
    • 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.
      $17.25
    • Tavern Sliders

      3 Angus patties with cheddar cheese, house-made pickles, ketchup, and garlic aioli served on Hawaiian rolls.
      $15.00
    • Veggie Sliders

      3 Vegan beet patties with goat cheese, fresh spring mix, and garlic aioli served on Hawaiian rolls.
      $14.50
    • BBQ Pork Sliders

      3 BBQ pulled pork sliders, topped with our house-made coleslaw served on Hawaiian rolls.
      $14.50
    • Chicken Strips Basket

      Crispy, hand-battered chicken strips and fries, served with house made ketchup and buttermilk ranch.
      $17.50
    • Tavern Chicken & Waffles

      Tempura battered fried chicken on top of a cheesy bacon waffle, drizzled with our house-made whiskey maple syrup and butter.
      $17.75
    • Tavern Mac

      Cavatappi pasta with mozzarella, parmesan, asiago, garlic, and bacon, topped with green onions.
      $16.50
    • Buffalo Mac

      Cavatappi pasta with grilled chicken, bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, and creamy Buffalo sauce.
      $17.00
    • 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.
      $15.00
    • Chicken Sriracha Ranch Flatbread

      Crispy Flatbread with grilled chicken breast, bacon bits, Sriracha Ranch, and Mozzarella cheese, garnished with micro cilantro.
      $14.50
    • 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.
      $15.50
    • Margherita Flatbread

      Crispy Flatbread with house-made tomato sauce, topped with sliced heirloom tomatoes, basil chiffonade, and Mozzarella cheese.
      $13.00
    • 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.
      $17.00
    • Burrata Salad

      Seasoned Arugula with fresh Burrata cheese, grilled pears, toasted pine-nuts, topped with cold press unfiltered olive oil and balsamic glaze.
      $15.50
    • 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.
      $17.25
    • Traditional Buffalo Wings

      Served with pickled celery and house made buttermilk ranch.
      $14.00
    • Five-Spice Wings

      Served with fresh ginger, charred lime, and house made asian-spiced sauce.
      $14.00
    • Rosemary Parmesan Fries

      Tavern fries tossed with fresh rosemary, parsley, garlic and grated parmesan cheese.
      $12.00
    • Taco Fries

      Tavern fries topped with cheese, seasoned ground beef, sour cream, house made salsa, and garnished with green onions.
      $15.00
    • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

      Tossed in a roasted citrus vinaigrette, with crispy bacon, red chili flakes, and Asiago cheese.
      $17.00
    • 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.
      $17.00
    • Uptown Hummus

      House-made hummus dusted with smoked paprika served with fresh carrots, cucumbers and lightly toasted pita bread.
      $13.00
    • 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.
      $9.00
  • BRUNCH MENU

    • Steak And Eggs

      8oz flank steak, 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes, garnished with chipotle mayo and served with sourdough toast.
      $20.50
    • 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.
      $17.25
    • Breakfast Sandwich

      Scrabbled eggs, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread, served with breakfast potatoes.
      $14.00
    • 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.
      $15.75
    • Garden Scramble

      A savory breakfast scramble with fresh spinach, charred heirloom cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions. Served with crispy breakfast potatoes.
      $14.75
    • Tavern Chicken & Waffles

      Tempura battered fried chicken on top of a cheesy bacon waffle, drizzled with our house made whiskey maple syrup and butter.
      $17.75
    • Uptown Waffle

      Our house made waffle topped with a fresh mixed berry jam, maple syrup, and a lemon vanilla whipped cream, served with bacon.
      $14.00
    • 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.
      $16.50
    • Sausage Biscuits And Gravy

      Sunnyboy’s buttermilk biscuits smothered in house country sausage gravy.
      $15.00
    • Basic Breakfast

      2 eggs any way you like, 2 slices of bacon, sourdough toast, and breakfast potatoes.
      $12.50
    • 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!
      $16.50
    • Uptown Hummus

      House-made hummus dusted with smoked paprika served with fresh carrots, cucumbers and lightly toasted pita bread.
      $12.00
    • Traditional Buffalo Wings

      Served with pickled celery and house made buttermilk ranch.
      $13.25
    • Five-Spice Wings

      Served with fresh ginger, charred lime, and house made asian-spiced sauce.
      $13.25
    • Chicken Strips Basket

      Crispy, hand-battered chicken strips and fries, served with house made ketchup and buttermilk ranch.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Sriracha Ranch Flatbread

      Mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken breast, bacon bits, Sriracha ranch, garnished with micro cilantro.
      $14.00
    • 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.
      $17.25
    • 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.
      $9.00

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