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    Solana Beach Kitchen

    4.2 (309 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Romantic
    Dogs allowed

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    Beef skewers
    Elizabeth M.

    This is a pretty laid back place with a bit sport bar vibe. It has a big bar area with indoor and and outdoor seating. 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. .

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    Maria M.

    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 overall it's a cute little place at Solana Beach. Parking was easy since it has a parking structure at the back of the restaurant.

    JiaJia T.

    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. Not a bad place for a casual get together when in the area.

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    Jemiah J.

    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.

    The Hot Chick, a Cajun spiced chicken sandwich- cheddar cheese, coleslaw, crunchy pickles, spicy aioli and crispy fries with garlic aioli
    Jillian C.

    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!

    Surf and turf.
    Patrick O.

    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.

    Sesame tofu salad
    Lorraine M.

    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.

    The chicken is under the pita because the plate is so small. WTH??
    Kirsten D.

    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. The silverware, however, has improved . I don't think cutting down on portion sizes is going to bring in business. And serving it like they did is even worse.

    Habibi hummus.
    Nevaeh F.

    It was nice upon entry. There was a cute little live band. 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.

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    Drove down from LA to meet our son in SD for Mothers Day. Had a great experience,, the food was excellent and the staff were friendly,

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

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    Ask the Community - Solana Beach Kitchen

    Can they accommodate for a gluten allergy?

    I don't know for sure, but the staff is so wonderful.I can't imagine they wouldn't try to accommodate.

    I notice they don't do take out on their website. Are there plans for take out in the future?

    Hi! They do take out order over the phone, but no delivery, only pick-up right now!

    Do you offer happy hour if so what is it and does it include on weekends?

    Happy hour is 4-6, Monday - Friday!

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    My wife and I went to Mia's for her birthday yesterday. We were blown away. Pleasent atmosphere for…read morea coastal spot. Amazing selection of tequila. Service was top notch! Highly recommend doing an appetizer dinner...really just so you can try them all. We did the oysters - best I've had in a long time - octopus and ceviche. Chef's kiss to those three. The entrees were good but I would say the apps were the shining moment. My wife also did a coconut margarita and it was pretty great. All in all, we will be back without a doubt.

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    Went here to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday! I've had this spot "saved" for this occasion!…read more We had 7 in the other party, so yes, we definitely made reservations. We had this fun bar table so we were higher off the ground. It was cold, so sitting near the door was not fun when the door kept opening and closing with that draft coming in. That made our experience a little more annoying. Most of us had to keep our jacket on to stay warm. Wasn't really expecting to wear my jacket during dinner. Anyways, forget my coldness for a second. The food was delicious and here I go: Parker House Rolls (we ordered 2)....YUM! fresh out of the oven....soft and just yum! Bacon: it was alright....not a fan of the glaze, but others in my party liked it. Boards: Associate (1) and Executive (1) Meat: 8 oz snake river wagyu and 22 oz dry-aged ribeye Sides: Potato au gratin (2), asparagus (1), whipped potatoes (2), shell mac (2) and broccolini (1) It was a great experience, definitely on the pricey side, but my daughter enjoyed her 21st birthday dinner surprise with family!

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    I have always wanted to attend a concert here, but either I wasn't in Solana Beach at the right…read moretime or I could not make it down. We were looking for a fun evening to bring in the Christmas spirit post Thanksgiving and I saw this advertised concert on the website that I thought our daughter would really enjoy. I went ahead and purchased our tickets which were very reasonable for a show. I love that Belly Up has its own website so people can still afford to attend their shows. We saw Grammy nominated and Father of Contemporary Jazz David Benoit perform all the Peanuts Christmas songs from A Charlie Brown Christmas. WOW! What a terrific show! We sat on the main floor right up close to the stage and we all had such a good time especially our daughter as it was a surprise show for her. The layout is perfect with lots of open space, a bar area, dance floor and a second level. It is quite large inside but you cannot see that from the outside. Acoustics are perfect and David Benoit is still the master of the piano. He had a guest vocalist Courtney Fortune which added to the evening performance. Parking is about the only challenge so we made sure to arrive extra early and grabbed a spot right out front. Also parking was free! I definitely recommend this venue for good service and great music.

    First time at Belly Up in Solana Beach and wow... what a fun surprise! We came on a Friday evening…read moreto see Atomic Groove playing all the best 80's & 90's hits, and the energy was AMAZING. Every single musician was so talented -- not only were they great on their instruments, but they could all sing too! That honestly caught us off guard in the best way. It was such a fun girls' night vibe -- singing along, dancing, and just enjoying the music. We're definitely coming back, and next time we're bringing more girlfriends with us! We came hungry and almost grabbed food before arriving, but decided to wait -- good thing we did because they actually serve food here along with drinks. We ordered the hamburger sliders with truffle fries, plus beer and a cola. The food was solid and hit the spot. Only small downside was the soda -- it was flat and didn't have carbonation. But everything else made up for it. Overall, such a fun spot with great live music, good food, and a lively atmosphere. Can't wait to be back!

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