From birthdays, to engagements, and baby showers, solea has always been our favorite place to gather as a family or share an intimate night out. Our favorite tapas are limo de buey a las frutas, Albania’s de Cordero - sauces so good I always take it home. Solea is a must for authentic tapas and a fun night out!
Honest review: I went here a couple weeks ago and met a friend for dinner, We ordered about 4 different tapas dishes and drinks. The service was not good and disappointing. We ordered a second round of tapas and we were waiting about 20 minutes. After waiting 20 minutes for our second order, the server came over and told us that he forgot what we ordered. After waiting and when we got our second order with the tostadas, it was cold and we weren't a fan of it. The hostess/ manager came over to ask us how we like it. We were honest and told her that we didn't like the tostadas and she said that she can have the server take it off our bill. The server cam back and told us that we couldn't get it taken off our bill because we ate half of it. (This information was misleading.) The server then took it away without asking if we still wanted it and we were still charged for the dish on the bill. We unfortunately had a disappointing experience. About a week later I decided to call the resturant to talk to the manager to give them feedback. The manager did listen to my feedback and was open to it. I was told again by the manager that I could be reimbursed for the dish and I gave them my name and card info. I was hopeful and patient for the reimbursement to show up on my card. I waited for the reimbursement to show up on my card and I never got the reimbursement. I will not be coming back to this resturant. There are other tapas restaurants I rather go to. I would not recommend based on the service. Thumbs down.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jessica Lyons
It's been a while since I've been here. The menu is a little different and apparently it's under new ownership but everything is still fantastic.
We had a great night here a couple of weeks ago. There are tables outside, but we sat inside by the window and had a great view of the activity on Moody street. We ordered a bottle of wine and then 2 rounds of various tapas. Servers were attentive with water and we look forward to going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alan Sieving
Solea is always a wonderful treat.Everything on their menu is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Empanadas
Mia Mejia
I ordered a few tapas. Patatas bravas, tortilla de patatas, solomillo con chimichurri, y sangria. Overpriced food and do not offer many Spanish staple dishes on the menu. I did not enjoy the dry tortilla de patatas. The other dishes were ok. I will return at a different time of day when is busy to try other dishes and give it a second try. Hopefully it will not disappoint the second time around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Annette L.
Honest review: I went here a couple weeks ago and met a friend for dinner, We ordered about 4 different tapas dishes and drinks. The service was not good and disappointing. We ordered a second round of tapas and we were waiting about 20 minutes. After waiting 20 minutes for our second order, the server came over and told us that he forgot what we ordered. After waiting and when we got our second order with the tostadas, it was cold and were weren't a fan of it. The hostess/ manager came over to ask us how we like it. We were honest and told her that we didn't like the tostadas and she said that she can have the server take it off our bill. We unfortunately had a disappointing experience. About a week later I decided to call the resturant to talk to the manager to give them feedback. The manager did listen to my feedback and was open to it. I was told again by the manager that I could be reimbursed for the dish and I gave them my name and card info. I was hopeful and patient for the reimbursement to show up on my card. I waited for the reimbursement to show up on my card and I never got the reimbursement. I will not be coming back to this resturant and there are other tapas restaurants I rather go to. I would not recommend based on the service. Thumbs down.
Chris G.
Really nice service last night. A good quiet place to hang out, grab some food and watch Champions League on my iPad early on a Wednesday night. I got tapas and enjoyed the patates braves the spicy cauliflower and beans and rice.
Rick Oxner
Went here for the first time and while the service and atmosphere were excellent, the food in my opinion left a little to be desired. The temperature of several dishes were luke warm and the flavors of others I found to be somewhat bland.Crispy cauliflower was not crispy but ok.Lamb chops = goodBrussel sprouts = eh, a little undercooked and bitterBeef tenderloin was bland and wasn't a fan of the herb sauce in general.Grilled shrimp = ok.There is a fantastic Temperanillo on the menu, Egyia Reserva though for $13.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops
Lisa
The decor is a plus & service was attentive for a 40-person private party with classic tapas plates. They pivoted well when we arrived earlier than the supposed expectation by offering drinks right away, so kudos to our solo male server. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fresh Churros Con Chocolate, Empanadas
We always have a great time when we visit here with friends. We shared the Oceana Paella which was fantastic. It is always fun to try something new on the tapas menu as well.
Clean restaurant with nice food. I tried the cheese bread, beef, and lamb chops. They all tasted good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops
LindaT
Fantastic food, especially the beef with apricot and fig sauce! The most beautiful decor, too. We (2 of us) always start with 2 vegetable dishes and 2 meat dishes, but keep the menu at the table in case you want to order more!
Todd
We have been to Solea many times and unfortunately the food, usually very good, was average at best this time. I appreciate it was very busy for Valentine's Day but I was disappointed in the food quality
Julie Gamponia
Great food & atmosphere for our Friday night party of 9. Ours was a birthday party. Definitely say yes if the waitstaff asks if you need a birthday candle! And take their recommendation & choose the daily specials. Everything was delicious & full of different flavors. We loved it and can't wait to go back.
From birthdays, to engagements, and baby showers, solea has always been our favorite place to gather as a family or share an intimate night out. Our favorite tapas are limo de buey a las frutas, Albania’s de Cordero - sauces so good I always take it home. Solea is a must for authentic tapas and a fun night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Lamb Meatballs, Empanadas
Honest review: I went here a couple weeks ago and met a friend for dinner, We ordered about 4 different tapas dishes and drinks. The service was not good and disappointing. We ordered a second round of tapas and we were waiting about 20 minutes. After waiting 20 minutes for our second order, the server came over and told us that he forgot what we ordered. After waiting and when we got our second order with the tostadas, it was cold and we weren't a fan of it. The hostess/ manager came over to ask us how we like it. We were honest and told her that we didn't like the tostadas and she said that she can have the server take it off our bill. The server cam back and told us that we couldn't get it taken off our bill because we ate half of it. (This information was misleading.) The server then took it away without asking if we still wanted it and we were still charged for the dish on the bill. We unfortunately had a disappointing experience. About a week later I decided to call the resturant to talk to the manager to give them feedback. The manager did listen to my feedback and was open to it. I was told again by the manager that I could be reimbursed for the dish and I gave them my name and card info. I was hopeful and patient for the reimbursement to show up on my card. I waited for the reimbursement to show up on my card and I never got the reimbursement. I will not be coming back to this resturant. There are other tapas restaurants I rather go to. I would not recommend based on the service. Thumbs down.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
It's been a while since I've been here. The menu is a little different and apparently it's under new ownership but everything is still fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Churros Con Chocolate, Lamb Meatballs, Baked Goat Cheese
We had a great night here a couple of weeks ago. There are tables outside, but we sat inside by the window and had a great view of the activity on Moody street. We ordered a bottle of wine and then 2 rounds of various tapas. Servers were attentive with water and we look forward to going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solea is always a wonderful treat.Everything on their menu is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Empanadas
I ordered a few tapas. Patatas bravas, tortilla de patatas, solomillo con chimichurri, y sangria. Overpriced food and do not offer many Spanish staple dishes on the menu. I did not enjoy the dry tortilla de patatas. The other dishes were ok. I will return at a different time of day when is busy to try other dishes and give it a second try. Hopefully it will not disappoint the second time around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Honest review: I went here a couple weeks ago and met a friend for dinner, We ordered about 4 different tapas dishes and drinks. The service was not good and disappointing. We ordered a second round of tapas and we were waiting about 20 minutes. After waiting 20 minutes for our second order, the server came over and told us that he forgot what we ordered. After waiting and when we got our second order with the tostadas, it was cold and were weren't a fan of it. The hostess/ manager came over to ask us how we like it. We were honest and told her that we didn't like the tostadas and she said that she can have the server take it off our bill. We unfortunately had a disappointing experience. About a week later I decided to call the resturant to talk to the manager to give them feedback. The manager did listen to my feedback and was open to it. I was told again by the manager that I could be reimbursed for the dish and I gave them my name and card info. I was hopeful and patient for the reimbursement to show up on my card. I waited for the reimbursement to show up on my card and I never got the reimbursement. I will not be coming back to this resturant and there are other tapas restaurants I rather go to. I would not recommend based on the service. Thumbs down.
Really nice service last night. A good quiet place to hang out, grab some food and watch Champions League on my iPad early on a Wednesday night. I got tapas and enjoyed the patates braves the spicy cauliflower and beans and rice.
Went here for the first time and while the service and atmosphere were excellent, the food in my opinion left a little to be desired. The temperature of several dishes were luke warm and the flavors of others I found to be somewhat bland.Crispy cauliflower was not crispy but ok.Lamb chops = goodBrussel sprouts = eh, a little undercooked and bitterBeef tenderloin was bland and wasn't a fan of the herb sauce in general.Grilled shrimp = ok.There is a fantastic Temperanillo on the menu, Egyia Reserva though for $13.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops
The decor is a plus & service was attentive for a 40-person private party with classic tapas plates. They pivoted well when we arrived earlier than the supposed expectation by offering drinks right away, so kudos to our solo male server. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fresh Churros Con Chocolate, Empanadas
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We always have a great time when we visit here with friends. We shared the Oceana Paella which was fantastic. It is always fun to try something new on the tapas menu as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella, Calamares Fritos Fried Calamari
Clean restaurant with nice food. I tried the cheese bread, beef, and lamb chops. They all tasted good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops
Fantastic food, especially the beef with apricot and fig sauce! The most beautiful decor, too. We (2 of us) always start with 2 vegetable dishes and 2 meat dishes, but keep the menu at the table in case you want to order more!
We have been to Solea many times and unfortunately the food, usually very good, was average at best this time. I appreciate it was very busy for Valentine's Day but I was disappointed in the food quality
Great food & atmosphere for our Friday night party of 9. Ours was a birthday party. Definitely say yes if the waitstaff asks if you need a birthday candle! And take their recommendation & choose the daily specials. Everything was delicious & full of different flavors. We loved it and can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops, Empanadas, Patatas Bravas Potatoes, Lamb Meatballs, Calamares Fritos Fried Calamari, Tapas