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West Coast Tavern

Restaurant Bar American restaurant Bar and grill

Former movie theater is now a slick, casual spot for American fare, cocktails, happy hours & events. People often mention brunch, good, spot, great,


Address

2895 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

Website

www.westcoasttavern.com

Contact

(619) 543-0113

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (506 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 5 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: brunch (9) good (8) spot (6) great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Karla L. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was surprisingly tasty and nice environment for sports watching or lunch with friends!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mario D. 2 years ago on Google
    With a driving beat playing through the speakers throughout your dining experience, this cute brunch spot has televisions for all your sports, a simple but delicious menu, and bottomless mimosas. The chicken and waffles are delicious. The maple syrup is not overly sweet. Perfection.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lauren B. 1 year ago on Google
    The chicken ad waffles were really tasty!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ted M. 9 months ago on Google
    Food quality was very poor for the price. Chicken and waffles were $19 with small portions. Chicken was tough and dry without much flavor, and one of the strips were burnt. Service was good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 5 years ago on Google
    This was a cool bar. I loved it, the drinks were good and refreshing, the staff were fantastic. It was the perfect pre show hangout, and in the direct access to the Observatory, what more could you want. But this place looks like a great spot even without a show, the Sunday brunch menu looks rather tasty. It just has a great vibe to it. Next time I’m in SD I’ll stop in for a drink and a bite to eat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah W. 5 years ago on Google
    *Review of weekend brunch* This is my new favorite brunch spot in North Park! Listen: they do $15 bottomless mimosas or $18 bottomless rosé. This is fantastic...especially since the service was super attentive and friendly, and they refill your glasses frequently. There’s a solid variety on the menu, including great vegetarian/pescatarian options. The vegetarian soyrizo and egg burrito was amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Duke 6 years ago on Google
    I've been here many times but this was my first brunch outing. The food was good and presented well but really what stood out from it all was the ginormous cinnamon rolls to end all brunches! It's slathered in bacon real bacon pieces and topped off with a heaping ice cream spoon full of their artisan butter. Also they have unlimited mimosas
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gerald B. 1 year ago on Google
    How are you going to advertise brunch on Sunday from 9am to 4pm, on your website show that your kitchen closes between 4 to 5 PM, and then call me almost an hour before my reservation to tell me your kitchen is closed and that you're canceling my reservation? My reservation was at 1 PM and now I'm having to change my plans last minute.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruth J. 4 years ago on Google
    Trendy, urban, sports bar in the re-developed North Park Neighborhood. The menu is a bit limited; I had the West Coast Burger and it was full of flavor and lots more than I could eat. The waffle fries were excellent, the ketchup mixed with chipotle was delicious. The Strawberry Margarita was very tasty; they only do Margaritas on the rocks. Prices are on the high side; but, so are all the restaurants in that area. The ambiance is LOUD!! Not a place to have a conversation; but it's a great place for happy hour. Lively, Vibrant and good service. A bit slow, but, what the heck, you're on Happy Hour Time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J Q. 1 year ago on Google
    I am so happy that this place didn't permanently close. This is a great place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hector C. 1 year ago on Google
    WCT could be a real JEWEL if they served real dinner food items that would get them away from acting as a fast casual spot. Missing out on a large clientele for sure.

  • 5/5 Judi W. 6 years ago on Google
    My favorite happy hour spot. The giant mules and bottomless mimosas or rose are a plus! The food is pretty good too. For weekend brunch call ahead as it is a popular spot

  • 2/5 G P. 11 months ago on Google
    So !! Let me tell you why ! I gave this restaurant à 2 star, So I Normally look around for the best BRUNCH! Place ! Went there Mother’s Day. And let me just say save your MONEY don’t even waste your time! The restaurant is DEAD ! That should have been my 1st red flag how dead it was . But me being me I wanted to give them an opportunity to wow me. First the mimosa was alright to much ice I have no idea why a Mimosa would have ice but unfortunately it wasn’t my favorite Mimosa it also had hair on my glass . Another red FLAG ! The second thing I received was an Egg Benedict . It has this very unusual taste almost like it was packed with goat cheese! Which was very disgusting. Another thing was the Creme Brulee Waffle . DRY and of course they didn’t have the Crème Brûlée cream ! To top things off the waffle had hair in it ! Okay so The host . Get better host they look dead almost as if they love the job they do . The area is nice If you want to enjoy your time please go somewhere else . They need better menus and a better chef !

  • 5/5 Surf and s. 11 months ago on Google
    The hospitality here is amazing. The food is unbelievable. Everyone is exceptionally friendly. Thanks, West Coast Tavern and thank you Matty!

  • 1/5 Sarah M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was terrible, low quality for the price. I left hungry because the mac and cheese I was ordered was that gross. Tasted like there was lumps of chalk in the cheese. The staff were not very friendly or accommodating. For instance I asked for water with no ice and it came out filled with ice. “Bottomless” mimosas but they never come around to refill it so you might as well save your money and just get one mimosa. I went here for brunch and the main dining room is so loud that we couldn’t hear each other taking and had to shout into each other’s ears. Not relaxing and I wouldn’t be back here if you paid me.

  • 5/5 Jamie D. 5 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious brunch, fair prices and good all you can drink prices too ! Vegetarian burrito was incredible and my God their waffle fries are killer !! Will be back, highly recommend !

  • 4/5 Rico S. 1 year ago on Google
    Drinks were excellent. Ordered the chicken and waffles and though it was advertised that it was marinated in buttermilk, I guess they forgot to season the buttermilk. The chicken had a great crust but it didn't taste like anything. Same for the chicken. The waffle with cubed bacon was outstanding!! Wife ordered the cheese burger and it was pretty good for an upscale bar burger. Order the watermelon chili margarita. It is superbly good.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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