Good food, good service, don't be surprised at the prices.The pomme in the menu is not fries (pomme frites), it's (apparently) pomegranate.Parking: The restaurant entrance is a little hard to find if you haven't been there and it's raining. There appears to be outside seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib
Angelica Velazquez
I went to Solstice with my good friend tonight, and it was SO good! The service was great, the food was delicious and the company was even better. Thanks for a great night, Salina! Can't wait to do it again!We started with a complimentary squash purée, which was compliments of the chef. It was a light palate cleanser and the perfect way to start our dinner at Solstice.Then we followed it with two starters. We chose the deviled egg jar and the Parker house rolls. Both were delicious. I would easily recommend both. The buns were SO soft, and the strawberry jam they came with was the perfect complement.For our entrées, Salina had the Malbec Braised Wagyu Short Rib, which I got to try, and it was amazing! I went with a Solstice burger and asked for it medium rare. It was just as equally amazing as the Wagyu short rib! The burger had such great flavor, and the fries were fried to perfection. You could just tell they were freshly made, and their ketchup is made I'm house. If you love a good burger, I definitely recommend trying it on your next visit.Sadly, we didn't have room for dessert, but maybe next time.Overall, we were both very happy with our visit. We loved the ambiance, the service, and the food. It was all chef's kiss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Parker House Rolls, Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib
Kaveh Djahan
Been here twice and it's been a great experience both
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ignacio Virto
Excellent tartare, unimpressive trout and decent
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nicole S
My husband and I don’t frequent very many restaurants as we usually enjoy trying new places when we go out, but this one we keep coming back to and recommend to friends. The food is always delicious and well presented. The service is always friendly and attentive. And the bonus for us are the mocktails! Not many places create GOOD non-alcoholic drinks, and we love the ones they make here. Parking is validated which is also a perk! The seasonal menu changes also keep us excited to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yuin Choe
I really like this restaurant and food is excellent and of good value. Two issues (in my opinion): location and service. Restaurant is not visible from main road so marketing is desperately needed. I think it could do much better. Another problem is service. Waiters are lackadaisical, just missing the crispness that you would expect from such a restaurant with potential. We noticed a lot of chatting and laughter among waiters while we were waiting to be served. We had to ask several times for a refill on coffee...again, staff were laughing it up among themselves. Food is great, ambiance is great, just need a couple of things to make it amazing...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Michele Pellizzon
Very modern restaurant inside office complex. Definitely a place for work lunch and after work happy hour, even if happy hours ends at 5:30pm. Server was extremely knowledgeable friendly and fast. Food was good well presented. Fresh seasonal ingredients. We were there to celebrate two birthdays and they got recognized with 2 free desserts and glass of white bubbly wine for everyone at the table. Nice gesture.Vegetarian options: Will accomodate for special requestsDietary restrictions: Server ask for special needsParking: Big parking garage remember to validateKid-friendliness: Not recommend for kidsWheelchair accessibility: Easy access from flat entrance
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Parker House Rolls, Brown Butter Fudge Cake, Apple Butter Cake
Andrew molinary
First time visiting, and had a wonderful experience. Sunday brunch was very good. We will definitely come back again to try there dinner selections. The odd part of our visit, we had to ask for ketchup, salt, pepper and jelly for our meals. They offer validation parking.
Truly fantastic dining experience. The food is so good it’s hard to describe the server, Karlee, was wonderfully efficient and kind. The quote for “for atmosphere is simply because the lighting was a little bright for my taste. Having said that, this is one of the better dining experiences I’ve ever had with my family. bravo, and compliments to the chef!!
I can just say “incredible “. Chic restaurant with the awesome food. Steak was so good, highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Ingram
We saw an IG ad about a hidden gem in Irvine, and being residents of Irvine we were curious. And let me tell you, this place isn’t a hidden gem, it’s a whole jewelry store of amazing food and ambience.Salmon is amazing the short rib is melt in your mouth, the Brussels sprouts were phenomenal and the new manager was beyond helpful. Overall a 10 star experience (and they validate parking) it’s in the boardwalk building complex.Vegetarian options: The menu is filled with veggiesDietary restrictions: They ask at the beginning of the meal to cater to your needsParking: Parking structure and they validateWheelchair accessibility: Everything is ADA compliant on the first floor.
Really really good food here - everything is well seasoned and the atmosphere is for the crowd that has louder conversations. We tried everything from the short rib (melt in your mouth) to the lie ribeye and apple butter bread. The initial seating from the host is typically a bit slower, but the service was great. Our server knew the whole menu without looking at it, explained everything to a T, and provided great service. Parking isn’t an issue because they validate in the structure, so park in the structure and walk right in.Came here a few times so would say everything is pretty consistent. The chef seems to give a damn too, because he always sends out a complimentary taster dish that is different every time we’ve went.Parking: Validated parking in the structure. Don’t have to walk far at all.Kid-friendliness: We brought our kid and due to the ambience, our kid screaming was drowned out and server was kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Cauliflower, Parker House Rolls, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Apple Butter Cake
Alexander Hahn
Overall really great experience. Our waiter, Brandon, provided excellent service and was very attentive. Atmosphere was elegant without being stuffy or pretentious. The food was generally good, but entrees were too salty and we had to send one pasta dish back because it was overcooked and clumpy. But they got it much better on the second attempt. The old fashioned was one of the best I've ever had.
Good food, good service, don't be surprised at the prices.The pomme in the menu is not fries (pomme frites), it's (apparently) pomegranate.Parking: The restaurant entrance is a little hard to find if you haven't been there and it's raining. There appears to be outside seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib
I went to Solstice with my good friend tonight, and it was SO good! The service was great, the food was delicious and the company was even better. Thanks for a great night, Salina! Can't wait to do it again!We started with a complimentary squash purée, which was compliments of the chef. It was a light palate cleanser and the perfect way to start our dinner at Solstice.Then we followed it with two starters. We chose the deviled egg jar and the Parker house rolls. Both were delicious. I would easily recommend both. The buns were SO soft, and the strawberry jam they came with was the perfect complement.For our entrées, Salina had the Malbec Braised Wagyu Short Rib, which I got to try, and it was amazing! I went with a Solstice burger and asked for it medium rare. It was just as equally amazing as the Wagyu short rib! The burger had such great flavor, and the fries were fried to perfection. You could just tell they were freshly made, and their ketchup is made I'm house. If you love a good burger, I definitely recommend trying it on your next visit.Sadly, we didn't have room for dessert, but maybe next time.Overall, we were both very happy with our visit. We loved the ambiance, the service, and the food. It was all chef's kiss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Parker House Rolls, Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib
Been here twice and it's been a great experience both
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent tartare, unimpressive trout and decent
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
My husband and I don’t frequent very many restaurants as we usually enjoy trying new places when we go out, but this one we keep coming back to and recommend to friends. The food is always delicious and well presented. The service is always friendly and attentive. And the bonus for us are the mocktails! Not many places create GOOD non-alcoholic drinks, and we love the ones they make here. Parking is validated which is also a perk! The seasonal menu changes also keep us excited to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really like this restaurant and food is excellent and of good value. Two issues (in my opinion): location and service. Restaurant is not visible from main road so marketing is desperately needed. I think it could do much better. Another problem is service. Waiters are lackadaisical, just missing the crispness that you would expect from such a restaurant with potential. We noticed a lot of chatting and laughter among waiters while we were waiting to be served. We had to ask several times for a refill on coffee...again, staff were laughing it up among themselves. Food is great, ambiance is great, just need a couple of things to make it amazing...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Very modern restaurant inside office complex. Definitely a place for work lunch and after work happy hour, even if happy hours ends at 5:30pm. Server was extremely knowledgeable friendly and fast. Food was good well presented. Fresh seasonal ingredients. We were there to celebrate two birthdays and they got recognized with 2 free desserts and glass of white bubbly wine for everyone at the table. Nice gesture.Vegetarian options: Will accomodate for special requestsDietary restrictions: Server ask for special needsParking: Big parking garage remember to validateKid-friendliness: Not recommend for kidsWheelchair accessibility: Easy access from flat entrance
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Parker House Rolls, Brown Butter Fudge Cake, Apple Butter Cake
First time visiting, and had a wonderful experience. Sunday brunch was very good. We will definitely come back again to try there dinner selections. The odd part of our visit, we had to ask for ketchup, salt, pepper and jelly for our meals. They offer validation parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Coffee Spiced Ricotta Doughnuts
Truly fantastic dining experience. The food is so good it’s hard to describe the server, Karlee, was wonderfully efficient and kind. The quote for “for atmosphere is simply because the lighting was a little bright for my taste. Having said that, this is one of the better dining experiences I’ve ever had with my family. bravo, and compliments to the chef!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best food I have had in CA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I can just say “incredible “. Chic restaurant with the awesome food. Steak was so good, highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We saw an IG ad about a hidden gem in Irvine, and being residents of Irvine we were curious. And let me tell you, this place isn’t a hidden gem, it’s a whole jewelry store of amazing food and ambience.Salmon is amazing the short rib is melt in your mouth, the Brussels sprouts were phenomenal and the new manager was beyond helpful. Overall a 10 star experience (and they validate parking) it’s in the boardwalk building complex.Vegetarian options: The menu is filled with veggiesDietary restrictions: They ask at the beginning of the meal to cater to your needsParking: Parking structure and they validateWheelchair accessibility: Everything is ADA compliant on the first floor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib, Pan-Roasted Salmon, Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Parking: They validate parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Pan-Roasted Salmon
Really really good food here - everything is well seasoned and the atmosphere is for the crowd that has louder conversations. We tried everything from the short rib (melt in your mouth) to the lie ribeye and apple butter bread. The initial seating from the host is typically a bit slower, but the service was great. Our server knew the whole menu without looking at it, explained everything to a T, and provided great service. Parking isn’t an issue because they validate in the structure, so park in the structure and walk right in.Came here a few times so would say everything is pretty consistent. The chef seems to give a damn too, because he always sends out a complimentary taster dish that is different every time we’ve went.Parking: Validated parking in the structure. Don’t have to walk far at all.Kid-friendliness: We brought our kid and due to the ambience, our kid screaming was drowned out and server was kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Cauliflower, Parker House Rolls, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Apple Butter Cake
Overall really great experience. Our waiter, Brandon, provided excellent service and was very attentive. Atmosphere was elegant without being stuffy or pretentious. The food was generally good, but entrees were too salty and we had to send one pasta dish back because it was overcooked and clumpy. But they got it much better on the second attempt. The old fashioned was one of the best I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5