Awesome experience, fast service, great food. Absolutely cannot beat the happy hour prices either. We went because it was close to our hotel at the holiday inn. I'd go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mariana Vazquez
We loved it !!! Really good vibe and drinks! Also the habanero bqq wings are delish ! Best wings we’ve had !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aditi Karthik
I, a strict vegetarian, ordered a cheese quesadilla from here and after repeatedly requesting no protein and only cheese in it, the quesadilla came back with chicken. Waste of $14. Never coming back. A similar situation happened to a friend but with blue cheese in her salad. This is unacceptable. If I was allergic to chicken and didn’t notice it inside the quesadilla, I could’ve had an allergic reaction and been seriously harmed. This is a safety violation and needs to be dealt with.
Food: 1
Mimi Kramer
Happy hour EVER DAY with half price apps!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Will G
Great spot. Food was delicious. Quality draft options. Excellent service. Love the Happy Hour specials. Kids loved the food. Especially the Nacho plate and Chicken fingers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Estiee Palomino
Fun location by the Beach ⛱️ with bar, seating, outdoor street or back yard seating and love rhe seasonal live music, trivia nights 🌙 and even hosted a Star Wars trivia night 2025. Also, the location hosts large events casual bathrooms 🚻 spacious with baby changing station.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allen P.
Delicious steak fretas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elaine Archer
I am so GRATEFUL to the staff at Nautilus Tavern for canceling my order and refunding my credit card. I placed an order online thinking this restaurant was close to where I was staying on the East Coast. Needless to say when I asked for directions and google maps sent me clear across the United States to California to pick up my order, I knew I had made a BIG mistake. When I called and spoke to both the receptionist and manager they were very understanding and remedied this situation quickly and efficiently. Clearly, Nautilus Tavern has customers service as a priority! A refreshing experience. 💕
Emily Sewell
Amazing service and great food/drinks. Enjoyed watching the thunder win that night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Phelts
Solid food and good atmosphere. Downside are the prices, $11 for a beer is absurdly high for a neighborhood spot.
I was out on a business trip, and what a gem of a place. Friendly staff and.patrons. the staff made it enjoyable, and if you're ever in La Jolla, try to find the Mautilus Tavern!! You won't be disappointed.
David Danieli
Dive bar, lots of TVs for viewing sports. Fair amount of beers on tap and good cocktail list. Service is a bit slow, but now bad, they move at a slow pace. Food was really good, decent portions and tater tots!!!
Peter Athanas
The bartender was great. He was working the whole bar of about 8 tables. I didn't wait that long for my food. Best fish sandwich evah!! Good place to meet friends & hang out.
REZA VEYSEH
An Incredible Spot – How Did I Not Come Here Sooner?!
I’ve lived in San Diego for 21 years, and I’m honestly wondering how I never made it here before! I stumbled upon this place by chance—I just needed to use the restroom—but as soon as I walked in, I was completely impressed by the ambiance. It has the perfect balance of style and comfort, making it a great place to unwind.
I ended up staying for a drink and some food, and everything exceeded my expectations. The cocktails were top-notch, the food was flavorful and well-prepared, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive.
This isn’t some hidden gem—it’s a well-known spot for a reason! If you haven’t been yet, make sure to check it out. You’ll be glad you did!
J Wurgler
Excellent service, food, and drinks! The wings and fish tacos were fantastic.
Awesome experience, fast service, great food. Absolutely cannot beat the happy hour prices either. We went because it was close to our hotel at the holiday inn. I'd go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved it !!! Really good vibe and drinks! Also the habanero bqq wings are delish ! Best wings we’ve had !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I, a strict vegetarian, ordered a cheese quesadilla from here and after repeatedly requesting no protein and only cheese in it, the quesadilla came back with chicken. Waste of $14. Never coming back.
A similar situation happened to a friend but with blue cheese in her salad. This is unacceptable.
If I was allergic to chicken and didn’t notice it inside the quesadilla, I could’ve had an allergic reaction and been seriously harmed.
This is a safety violation and needs to be dealt with.
Food: 1
Happy hour EVER DAY with half price apps!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great spot. Food was delicious. Quality draft options. Excellent service. Love the Happy Hour specials. Kids loved the food. Especially the Nacho plate and Chicken fingers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun location by the Beach ⛱️ with bar, seating, outdoor street or back yard seating and love rhe seasonal live music, trivia nights 🌙 and even hosted a Star Wars trivia night 2025. Also, the location hosts large events casual bathrooms 🚻 spacious with baby changing station.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious steak fretas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am so GRATEFUL to the staff at Nautilus Tavern for canceling my order and refunding my credit card. I placed an order online thinking this restaurant was close to where I was staying on the East Coast. Needless to say when I asked for directions and google maps sent me clear across the United States to California to pick up my order, I knew I had made a BIG mistake. When I called and spoke to both the receptionist and manager they were very understanding and remedied this situation quickly and efficiently. Clearly, Nautilus Tavern has customers service as a priority! A refreshing experience. 💕
Amazing service and great food/drinks. Enjoyed watching the thunder win that night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid food and good atmosphere. Downside are the prices, $11 for a beer is absurdly high for a neighborhood spot.
Restaurantji Recommends
I was out on a business trip, and what a gem of a place. Friendly staff and.patrons. the staff made it enjoyable, and if you're ever in La Jolla, try to find the Mautilus Tavern!! You won't be disappointed.
Dive bar, lots of TVs for viewing sports. Fair amount of beers on tap and good cocktail list. Service is a bit slow, but now bad, they move at a slow pace. Food was really good, decent portions and tater tots!!!
The bartender was great. He was working the whole bar of about 8 tables.
I didn't wait that long for my food. Best fish sandwich evah!! Good place to meet friends & hang out.
An Incredible Spot – How Did I Not Come Here Sooner?!
I’ve lived in San Diego for 21 years, and I’m honestly wondering how I never made it here before! I stumbled upon this place by chance—I just needed to use the restroom—but as soon as I walked in, I was completely impressed by the ambiance. It has the perfect balance of style and comfort, making it a great place to unwind.
I ended up staying for a drink and some food, and everything exceeded my expectations. The cocktails were top-notch, the food was flavorful and well-prepared, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive.
This isn’t some hidden gem—it’s a well-known spot for a reason! If you haven’t been yet, make sure to check it out. You’ll be glad you did!
Excellent service, food, and drinks! The wings and fish tacos were fantastic.
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