Solera

Feb 2nd, 2020

I'm certainly going to miss the place that brought tapas to the Twin Cities.
Aug 9th, 2016

Well, I don't know what everyone is talking about here. We have always found the food and service at Solera to be top notch. Here is an example: last winter we came to attend the Wine Time Live wine tasting. We hoped that they would have valet parking, but it is not usually offered on weeknights unless there are big events. No problem, I parked outside at a meter. Later that night I was giving the manager a good-natured ribbing about it, and he walked outside and with his own money plugged the meter! Now that's service. Also, they must have some way of keeping files on what you order, because every time I have come in and sat at the bar, if I had a reservation they knew what wine I had ordered the last time I was there and brought me a glass! Again, great service. And the food's not bad, either.
Jul 12th, 2015

DON'T GIVE THAT MUCH FACT'S
Aug 8th, 2014

We ate in the "down stairs" part of Solera restaurant. First, I will say that the service was excellent. We were immediately seated in our booth and our water cups were always refilled. Our food arrived in a timely manner. Unfortunately, we didn't enjoy the type of food Solera offers. The "tapas" style left much to be desired in that the servings were minimal for the price we paid. A side of roasted carrots was probably one carrot julienned into 8 sticks. It was cold and the el dente texture was less than palatable; the accompanying sauce did little to dress it up. The plate of potatoes was more generous, however, the spicy dressing was so hot it distracted from the new potato freshness. Our $21 dollar chicken was more of a cornish game hen. It was definitely the highlight of the meal with a tasty crust and moist meat. Our dessert consisted of three small cream puffs with three fillings: chocolate mousse, plum jelly and black tea rose cream. The jelly was so tart we left half of it behind. The rose cream was watery. We will not be returning to Solera.
Jul 7th, 2014