I recently visited Solana Beach Kitchen and honestly had such a great experience that I had to share. From the moment we arrived, the service really stood out. The manager, Andrea, along with Tara, took amazing care of me and my friends. They were attentive without being overbearing, super friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome the whole time, which is something you don't always get. I ordered an Aperol Spritz, (if you ever ordered, please get it with campari. we also got a margarita, both were perfectly made. The spritz was refreshing and well-balanced, and the margarita was just as good, not too sweet and really smooth. Definitely a great start to the night. The food was just as impressive. Everything came out surprisingly fast, especially considering how good it was. You can tell there's real attention to quality and flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is another highlight. It has this relaxed, chill vibe but still feels put together and a little bit "cute" in the best way. It's the kind of place that works perfectly whether you're going on a date, catching up with friends, or just want a nice casual dinner without it feeling basic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, great service, delicious food, quick turnaround, and a really enjoyable atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back read more

Solana Beach Kitchen - New American Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Tried SB Kitchen for lunch. Sat outside under an umbrella. Plenty of parking during lunch and the shopping center this is part of had a parking garage at the back. Service was okay. I had to remind the waitress I hadn't gotten my drink and had to ask for the check at the end. The food was just okay. I got the Hot Chick chicken sandwich and my friend got the classic burger and we split them. Neither had much flavor, which really surprised me with the chicken sandwich as it's supposed to be Cajun spiced. We both paid the extra $4 to change the fries to truffle fries. That had the most flavor of anything. read more

Solana Beach Kitchen - Classic burger - New American Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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SB Kitchen has been a regular place to eat with each visit to Solana Beach. I really enjoy the fresh items they serve. Favorites are: the wedge salad, the steak frites, the chicken sandwich and the truffle fries, so delicious! A new favorite is the lobster bisque, one of the best I have had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The open air seating is a real plus. Even when sitting inside, the air flows throughout the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Usually, the service is very good. Recently though, had a rough visit. The person that was sort of taking care of our table was curt, abrupt, uninterested and didn't seem to care when we ordered something, it didn't arrive to the table because they didn't put the order in. When mentioned, they shrugged it off in a somewhat snarky way. Other tables seemed to be well taken care of. Maybe, just a bad day for this particular person, but leaves us with a bit of a disappointing feeling. As much as we enjoy SB Kitchen, not sure it's still in the list. read more

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Why is this well rated? It was terrible. The floors and bar counters were sticky. No one seems to be in charge. It's the kind of place where sad old white men drink solo at the bar and I know that because I saw 4 sad old white men drinking solo at the bar. The tofu and beet salad were inedible. Is this the best Solano Beach has to offer? Sad. Never coming back. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spacious place to meet up with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We came here on a Thursday for trivia night. The lady who ran the trivia night was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was so fun to have eat and drink while playing trivia.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had an espresso martini and the Mother's Day special cocktail ( forgot the name but it was purple, yummy and pretty.) I ordered the jalapeno deviled eggs for appetizer and the chicken shawarma with truffles fries for my entree. Deviled eggs were very good, but didn't taste spicy at all which was fine with me. The chicken shwarma was ok. Im glad I upgraded the fries to truffle fries which reminded me of McDs fries but 100 times better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall the food was ok but good portions, delicious cocktails and fun atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a pretty laid back place with a bit sport bar vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a big bar area with indoor and and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got grilled Cauliflower, surf and turf nacho, shrimp dipper, baba ganoush and beef skewers. They all tasted decent and the portions were generous, perfect for 4 of us to share. Also, their service was super attentive. . read more

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Tried this place for the first time for lunch. We had the shrimp burrito and shared a Caesar salad. We also tried the upside down pineapple dessert. Food was a bit plain to be honest. However, service was great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]overall it's a cute little place at Solana Beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking was easy since it has a parking structure at the back of the restaurant. read more

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Casual restaurant with friendly staff, generous portions, fair pricing and varied menu items. We tried grilled cauliflower, nachos, shrimp dippers, skewers and baba ganoush. Everything was fine but nothing stood out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not a bad place for a casual get together when in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This is our first time at this restaurant the food, the service and the staff did not disappoint. the sourdough was amazing and the jam was to die for! We will for sure be coming back on our next trip to San Diego We got bacon cheese omelets 10/10 Green chilaquiles 10/10 Burger and loaded fries 15/10 The owner gave us freshly made bread pudding and we are so thankful for it! It was so delicious [[HIGHLIGHT]]Highly recommend this beautiful kitchen[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Solana Beach Kitchen - Bacon cheeseburger and loaded fries - New American Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Had dinner with my girlfriend here after going to a lagree class, located in the same plaza as Solana Beach Kitchen. I give my meal at this restaurant a solid OK. I ordered the Med Head Salad with Chicken. The chicken lacked flavor, but the texture was great. The salad dressing had a nice balsamic vinaigrette taste which was my favorite part and the fresh tomatoes. My friend wasn't a fan of her Chicken Caesar Salad. I'd give this place another visit and try out other items in the menu, maybe what I picked out isn't a signature staple. Staff were great and the restaurant decor is lovely. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dog friendly patio, amazing food and fast service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I started with the shrimp dippers and they were delicious. Cooked perfectly with a nice crisp on the outside. The dipping sauces were a perfect pairing. For my main course, I had the chicken poblano sandwich and it was cooked to perfection. Juicy, perfectly seasoned and the overall flavor was spot on. Lastly, the Flowers for Baby cocktail sub vodka was a perfect pairing of flavors- not too sweet, just the right balance of ingredients. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio was nice, quiet and relaxing after a long day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will definitely be back. read more

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Solana Beach (SB) Kitchen in Solana Beach offers a wide range of menu options from Middle-Eastern inspired to American cuisine. The beet salad was super tasty with both yellow and purple beets, whipped goat cheese, sliced mandarins, and pistachios . Our absolute favorite bites though were the Hot Chick, a Cajun spiced chicken sandwich with cheddar cheese, coleslaw, crunchy pickles, and a spicy aioli and the perfectly crispy fries with garlic aioli. Wow... so bomb! We highly recommend the Hot Chick... we would order it 10 times over! They are not only kid friendly, but also dog friendly with an outside patio for dining. We ordered: Roasted Beet Salad The Hot Chick Kids Chicken Strips with fries Follow @allthingsfoodinsandiego for more must try San Diego restaurants, date night ideas, food experiences, kid friendly spots, with a sprinkling of home-cooking! read more

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I would give them 0 stars. Not a friendly spot for evening gastro food. When we walked up, the hostess smiled and said they were closed then seated the people who came after us while we walked away. By the way the Google said they closed at 10 pm. read more

Came here for a quick bite at lunch with kids. After seeing the reviews, I definitely wanted to check the place out for myself. Ignore the bad reviews - this place is great. Staff were friendly and attentive, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is exactly the gastropb feel one would be looking for with this type of food with the added roll-up doors for a classic industrial feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great food too with some really interesting choices. I loved the poblano chicken sandwich. Highly recommend and will be returning! read more

Tara was absolutely amazing! We had such a great experience at Solana Beach Kitchen, and Tara made it even better. She was super friendly, attentive, quick, and genuinely made us feel taken care of the whole time. Great service, great energy, and she made the meal feel easy and enjoyable. Definitely recommend asking for Tara if you go -- she's awesome! read more

Solana Beach Kitchen - New American Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Solana Beach Kitchen was the perfect low-key NYE spot! My friend and I wanted none of the big party chaos, so we chose something close by and relaxed. The restaurant was pretty dead when we got there and that was perfectly fine with us. We had our pick of seats, and the service was super friendly and attentive. We shared the cauliflower and the nachos. The curry aïoli and pomegranate seeds on the cauliflower was so good. This was the servers #1 rec. The Surf & Turf Nachos (carne asada, shrimp, guac) was amazing. My only gripe is the chips were a bit too thin to hold the weight. Still crispy (my favorite style), just needed a little more structure. Also there was a hot sauce situation. I asked for hot sauce and the only option was Sriracha. No bueno for nachos. A classic hot sauce or homemade salsa would've leveled it up even more. For dessert, my friend crushed the chocolate cake... the entire thing. So clearly it was good. Really glad we went. I'll be back for sure. read more

Quick and friendly service. Reasonable prices given the location and the quality of the food provide. Ample hwy/street parking and a relatively large parking lot that in the evening is shared with businesses that are closed. I can't speak to what parking is like for lunch... guessing less available. Not super fancy or uppity, but reliable food and ample portions. A huge space that isn't full by any means on week nights... guessing it fills up on weekends. Full bar. Sports on TV. indoor/outdoor patio which can be amazing, or cold depending on the evening's weather. read more

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They were able to fit a last-minute request for a reservation of 7 people on graduation weekend. Reminds me of Mendocino Farms but with delicious alcoholic drinks and a friendly server to take your order at the table. There wasn't automatic gratuity for a party of 6+, which is rare these days. My dad loved his burger. My tofu salad was a bit salty for my liking (I'm sensitive to salt though). My brother loved his spicy Cobb salad with chicken. It was a personal preference on both the beef skewer and chicken shawarma. Some liked it while others didn't. The Hot Chick (medium spice) was not too spicy, nice bun with big piece of chicken. Airy and cute ambiance. Delicious drinks. Friendly and fast service! I don't know that we'd return because the food was bla. read more

Solana Beach Kitchen - Sesame tofu salad - New American Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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3pm on a Saturday, turned away because they "weren't serving food until 4pm" sat outside and tried to google a different place to eat nearby and not even 5min later someone brought out two entrees for the couple seated behind me. Uppity? Idk, not impressed. They also turned away a 2nd group of 4 people who came after me. read more

Paid by card. Solana Beach Kitchen is located in a plaza and offers plaza parking. I went on a Saturday night for dinner around 5 pm and was able to be seated right away since there were only a few customers. The host was somewhat friendly. I ordered the fish and chips and a kid's chicken tenders. I didn't care for the fish and chips because the coleslaw was on the fries, which made the fries soggy and it came with pickled veggies which didn't go with the coleslaw. The fish was decent. The chicken tender batter was not good. Overall I'm not sure I'd go back. read more

Our first time at Solana Beach Kitchen in Solana Beach. We enjoyed the following drinks and appetizer: *Habibi Hummus made in house by their chef. *Lime on the coconut cocktail drink. I had two. *Whiskey Garden drink my friend had two as well. Our cocktails were smooth and not over powering. I came with my fellow Yelp friend Nicole C. Sam our bartender made great drink suggestions and was completely professional, but fun. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant was very clean. We look forward to coming and trying their dinner menu. Heard their salmon, fried chicken sandwich and surf and turf nachos are a must try. Give this place a try! Happy Yelping :) read more

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we had a mixed experience dining here for dinner. great, friendly service with a full house of dogs on the patio which was nice to see. the servers were also accommodating of dietary restrictions at the table which was very appreciated. we started with truffle fries, which were pretty standard (and delicious) along with the jalapeño deviled eggs. the fried jalapeño added a nice crunch, but i wish the egg had some paprika or another punch to it. overall, the starters left us with high hopes for our entrees. i ordered the truffle mushroom risotto, which i enjoyed! i thought the flavor of the truffle came through nicely and the mushrooms were cooked well. however, others at my table that ordered meat with their entree were disappointed. beef skewers were extremely chewy, and the steak was filled with fatty bits. hit or miss experience, so be careful what you order! read more

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Well I'm not sure what is happening here. I used to love eating here because the food was so good and reasonable. The last two visits have been weirdly disappointing. The last time I ordered the spicy Cobb salad and it costs 18 by itself . So you get a nice big salad with lots of toppings. This time it came out on a really small plate and was like a side order. Not much on it and pretty disappointing. Last night I had the chicken allepo. It's like they cut the chicken pieces in half. It all came piled up on a tiny plate? What is the idea behind this? I couldn't see the food and it fell all over the counter. It cost 34$ so I'm not sure why it is now on a tiny plate. It's ridiculous and I am not going back. I love the staff there. Tracy and Ashley are the heart of the restaurant but the cost is just too high to be served on side plates. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The silverware, however, has improved[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . I don't think cutting down on portion sizes is going to bring in business. And serving it like they did is even worse. read more

Solana Beach Kitchen - The chicken is under the pita because the plate is so small. WTH?? - New American Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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WARNING: If you have food allergies, avoid this place. They do NOT care. Really tried to brush our experience off as a bad night for this restaurant and for my family, but it still irks me the way we were treated by the (presumed) manager. I informed the staff I had food allergies, apologized for ordering poorly & asked for a replacement drink. Even offered to pay for the one I couldn't drink. The drink I sent back was brought back to my table & I was told I would be fine. I politely declined & asked for another drink. The new drink was slammed on the table by the male manager who later aggressively asked "If everything was ok now?!" while throwing his arms out. I was sick for two days after. Assume there was something in the meal I shouldn't have had. I gave 2 stars because our server seemed nice and the food, although toxic to me, seemed fresh. read more

I came here on a Wednesday for lunch around 1:30. There was plenty of parking and open seating, so we grabbed a high-top table outside in the dog-friendly area. We were greeted right away. I ordered the chicken sandwich and swapped the fries for a salad. It was honestly the biggest chicken sandwich I've ever had--the meat was thick and cooked perfectly. The salad was fresh, and the tomatoes tasted like they were organic. My friend had the brisket sandwich with fries, which were thin-cut and really well done. Portion sizes were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. Our server was attentive and even brought out a bowl of water for my dog, which was a nice touch. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]It was nice upon entry. There was a cute little live band.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But it was $80 for mediocre food. The $8 chicken I added to my $20 Mac n cheese was very dry. The pita and hummus was good. The beef skewers were just ok. The service was okay. The wait time was good but the food came out concerningly fast, I wonder how fresh it truly is. read more

Solana Beach Kitchen - Habibi hummus. - New American Near Me - Solana Beach, California

I had a very uncomfortable experience at this restaurant. After we finished our meal and left, the bartender actually chased us into the parking lot because she thought I hadn't paid my tab. The situation could have been handled professionally by checking first before publicly confronting me in front of my guest and other people nearby. Not only had I paid, but the accusation was embarrassing and unnecessary. It made both me and my guest feel singled out and humiliated. Customer service should never involve chasing customers outside and making assumptions before verifying the facts. Very disappointing experience. read more

Came here for trivia twice now and great spot with good seating and parking. Trivia never gets too packed which is nice and they have a lot of tv's for sports games too. Outdoor/indoor seating. Staff is rly nice. Good variety of food, love their Brussel sprouts! Solid happy hour if you can make it before 6 pm read more

My friend and I swung by Solana Beach Kitchen for a quick late lunch at a perfect spot for that coastal gastropub vibe right on Hwy 101 in Solana Beach. We snagged a table indoors, it wasn't very busy at around 2pm and service kicked off smooth and speedy. Kicked things off sharing the Jalapeño Deviled Eggs: creamy yolks stuffed with crisp bacon bits, topped with fried jalapeño rings and fresh chives. That spicy crunch cut through the richness like a dream--gone in two bites each. Main event: the Beef Skewers. Marinated top sirloin grilled to juicy perfection, threaded with squeaky halloumi, colorful market veggies, and served over fluffy yellow rice. The spicy pita and cool tzatziki on the side? Game-changer--dipping heaven that tied the whole Mediterranean-ish plate together. Rounded it out with a side of fries: crispy, golden, and not greasy--just the right salty crunch to polish off the skewers. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and hit that quick-bite sweet spot without feeling rushed. Portions generous for sharing, prices fair for the quality. If you're craving elevated comfort with a SoCal twist, SBK delivers. We'll be back for sunset drinks next time! read more

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This is a casual but surprisingly happening spot in a location that has, unfortunately, gone through its fair chance of restaurants. Let's hope that this business stays for a long time. There's plenty of free parking so you have no excuses to give them a try. You should absolutely get the Habibi's Hummus. I would get this dish every single time I come here. The hummus is fantastic and comes with veggies and other things for your dipping pleasure. I was a little disappointed with the Brisket Sandy. It is a barbecued brisket sandwich and it is good-sized but the flavor didn't knock me out. There was a lot of slaw on it (probably a little too much) and the slaw and the overall sandwich were a little dry. The Roasted Beet salad, with arugula and goat cheese, is very nice. The ingredients tasted very fresh. If you are into beets and/or goat cheese and/or good health, this one is for you. The cocktail choices are extensive and most of them sound very good. I went with the DIY Margarita with mezcal and it was nice and smoky. I have no idea if the mezcal used was any good but it was strong and hit the spot. Service was mostly very good. It was a busy night and the servers were hopping. For a casual spot, the food and drink menu offers a lot of options. It's worth a visit. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely atmosphere, attentive service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had the tofu salad which was fresh and quite delicious. Creative combination of quality ingredients. Would definitely recommend and will return. read more

The tofu Asian salad delicious. The staff so welcoming. Priced reasonably. Easily reached by the beach.

The food and drinks here were good! I got the Solana Sunset cocktail. I like that they let you pick vodka or tequila. I also for the hot chicken sandwich. I liked it but didn't like that it wasn't really spicy at all. The deviled eggs were decent as well. The service is good and the inside is nice and looks clean! We were able to make reservations which is good, and there is plenty of parking in the lot read more

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Stopped by for lunch one afternoon and we were thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food. Lobster bisque was truly one of the best I've ever had! We also had the delicious and sassy jalapeño deviled eggs, a super fresh and very tasty beet salad and excellent fish and chips. The fish was high quality, well cooked and not mushy in the least. Would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for high quality food and a relaxed atmosphere. To top it off the service was excellent as well. We will be back! read more

Good, casual restaurant in the heart of Solana beach. I like that they have homemade salad dressings and wild caught salmon. They also have tofu available for vegetarians which I love. read more

We stopped here to have a drink and an appetizer to hold us over until our main event. Not what I anticipated but so much better. I will definitely go back to try out a different parts of the menu. The staff was polite and courteous, and very helpful The atmosphere was fun, relaxed, but still trendy I will definitely be back ! read more

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Came in a group of 6, asked to have it be separate checks. Manager came over to say that each table can only have the check split into 4 separate checks at the most per table. Okayyyyyyyy never had that happen before. But l guess there's a first for everything. I ordered the mac n cheese. It was creamy and has good reviews but it lacked flavor. I had ordered it with bacon and broccoli but salted it probably 4 times. I also don't need a ton of salt in my food but my friend had a bite after l initially salted it and said it was bland. Salting it further really didn't help, sadly. Friend had the salmon with chimichurri. Said it was delicious. I don't eat seafood but l did try the chimichurri and it was in fact very tasty! We went to celebrate my friend's bday and she ordered their cookie. The first thing we noticed was it has sesame seeds on top but that isn't noted in their menu at all! I have another friend who is allergic to sesame so not disclosing that in this day and age seems crazy. The cookie itself is cold, hard, dry and topped with ice cream. Overall, not great. Our server was good and attentive. Probably the only positive here. When we went to pay, one of our friends gave cash and the server said cash wasn't accepted here. I didn't think that was legal. But found it very odd the restaurant wouldn't want to cut down on their cc fees. We surmised that with the inflated prices, those cc fees were added onto the cost of the food. We won't be back. Food was meh, service was good, but policies here make this a hard pass for us in the future. read more

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A few weeks ago, we stayed in Solana Beach during a trip to San Diego and after checking into the hotel, we took a brisk walk over to Solana Beach Kitchen. We were able to get seated very quickly and enjoyed a nice meal of fried calamari (my son gobbled that up), I had a chicken shawarma wrap and my husband had a salmon dish. My son had some chicken fingers and fries. (They do have a kids menu that isn't on their website.) Portions were large and food was tasty. The restaurant got very busy and their kitchen got kind of slammed. My order was wrong but our waitress got that corrected immediately. No prob at all. The only real issue was when we walked in, the young staff member at the front was getting a very stern talking to from who I can only assume is the manager. That's putting it nicely. I felt badly for her. Maybe it was a bad day. read more

Solana Beach Kitchen - Shawarma wrap with side salad - New American Near Me - Solana Beach, California

First off Ronnie is a very good server. She is attentive, fun, caring and knows her stuff. We loved our food. The brussels sprouts were over-the-top delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the atmosphere too, we'll be back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Nice little spot located right off the 101 in Solana beach. They have a good selection of California style food, cocktails and apps. Cool little outside patio and some decent service. Totally recommend for a quick bite. read more

Solana Beach Kitchen - Wedge BLT with Chicken - New American Near Me - Solana Beach, California