We had no destination in mind but saw Solano's and decided to give it a try. We go there now at least 3 times a month and have never been disappointed!! The Chef/owner is incredible. When you enjoy a dish there and want to have it again rest assured it is the same fabulous taste as your initial time! We have had steaks, pastas, salads ,, pizza and wines and I have loved every dish I tried. The short ribs are luscious . My favorite salad is the beet salad. Always so fresh and so many flavors in one salad! The Pork Chop is excellent too. It's difficult to find a Chef who can get a pork chop just right. This chef nails it everytime!! There is a little area with high top tables Where one can catch a ball game and also one tv in one of the eating areas but they are not at all intrusive. There typically not many children when we are there but when they have been they have been well mannered at very young ages and they make dining fun! I have no negatives which is highly unusual for me (just ask my husband!!)wonderful overall experience. If you want a bit more time between courses just tell your waiter. They are very accommodating!! PS Roy the bartender is really nice and fun. Try it!! read more

Food was better than expected. The server helped us decide on the pizza and we really enjoyed the BBQ chicken- all 3 parts were good (crust, sauce and cheese). The old fashioned and Manhattan were great, not too sweet. Service was excellent. Restaurant looks small but is spread out. read more

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It has been a long while since I reviewed one of my favorite restaurants. We eat here many times and it usually never disappoints tonight we had three fish dishes, which were excellent all around $36 . The mashed potatoes, sweet potato fries, salad, and all three fishes were excellent. The only thing that was just OK was the risotto but we were all three very happy with our meals. We also loved our server, Roy, who was prompt and cheerful. Now they have happy hour almost every night! So your cocktails will be reasonable. I think they said Monday through Friday happy hour all night but I'm not sure so please check. This is just a summer deal so I'm not sure how long it will last. read more

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Had a great dinner here tonight all around. Food was delicious - loved the salad, wings, and pizza. I did not try to gazpacho but my friend said it was good. Service was fast, professional, and pleasant. I asked for a few extra items and they got them with a smile and made me feel treated. Ambiance is fancy restaurant, intimate seating and art on walls. They also have a bar option as well. Place was clean and a had ample seating. Recommend. read more

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This place is a solid 4-star spot when it comes to food and Ambience is quite and clean. -- but the service pushes it to a 5! David was outstanding -- warm, attentive, and made some spot-on recommendations that really elevated our experience. The fish tacos were a highlight -- perfectly crisp with great flavor. Pesto pasta was also tasty, and while the pizza could have been a bit better, it was still enjoyable. Drinks were well-made and hit the spot. It's rare to find a place where the people make such a difference, but Solano's is definitely one of them. Because of the great staff and genuine service, I'm happy to call this a 5/5 experience. Will definitely be back! read more

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Very nice cozy place- service was good- it was fairly quiet around November- prices was decent and the food was very good. We will clearly return when we visit palm desert again. read more

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The drink was outstanding. The food was okay. I added grilled chicken to my salad. The salad was nothing the write home about. The service was great. My server was nice and attentive. He made me laugh a bit. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It's a very laid back environment with sports playing on the tv at the bar. They have happy hour beers, well drinks, and house wines. read more

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We stopped for a quick meal on our way to Phoenix. Conveniently located near the 10 freeway. Lots of parking. It was a Wednesday so the restaurant wasn't full. We got the spinach and beet salad and the blackened shrimp with risotto. Food came out quick. Both were delicious. The shrimp and the risotto is not a big portion. Server was friendly. read more

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I'm sticking with my 4 stars but I'm close to dropping to 3. Food was good. Pork chops were a bit on the boring side but cooked well. I do have two "wishes" - stop with the fast paced service. I'm not looking to gulp down a salad and a main course in 30 minutes. Let the diners relax. I know I know turning tables means more money - but these days dining out is so expensive that we want to actually enjoy it as an event rather than a speed race. Also the young lady busing the tables should know she matters and makes a difference in the dining experience. She was prompt but that's where it stopped. Everyone at your restaurant is important to the experience and I hope you share that with her. read more

I was very pleasantly surprised! The description had it as more of a "bar-ish grill" but the food was FANTASTIC and so was the service!! The staff are very attentive and always checking on the table as well as filling all drinks! Had the artichoke appetizer which was great and well cooked, the wedge salad was great with their tasty blue cheese dressing, and the fish tacos were the perfect main to follow. Definitely making this one of my go to spots in the future! read more

Fabulous dinner at Solano's last night... The service was awesome and we were so happy with everything we ordered!

Fabulous! Great service, happy smiles, and acknowledge from all the staff (even if just a head bob). Food was fresh cooked and ample servings. read more

The most reasonable items on the menu are the pizzas. I ordered a Margarita with added artichoke hearts and kamalata olives. It was delicious and enough for 2 people it one very hungry one. Their pasta is fairly pricey, but my friends enjoyed it. It's a lively place with good energy. read more

I love Solano's!! Quaint, great atmosphere, nicely decorated, and the aroma of the food hits you as walk up to the restaurant. The Chicken Marsala was amazing!! We didn't have reservations on a Friday night, but we were able get a table. It was pretty full, still the food came out pretty quick. Service was over the top. You will love this gem of a restaurant. read more

Food was absolutely amazing. David did a great job at explaining his favorite dishes in detail to us. So well, we ordered both of what he suggested. Italian sausage fettuccine & Cajun shrimp linguine read more

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The pizza was the best part of the meal, as the pasta dishes, shrimp, etc were only average. The service was good and the drinks were made well. Not sure if I would go back, as there are other options for sure, but if someone wanted to go, I wouldn't object. read more

Super friendly service, nice ambiance especially for a "mall" restaurant and the food was very good! We had the Short Ribs, wings, and the beet salad. Everything was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. read more

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This is my second review of this place. We still shared the beet salad...my partner still had the butternut squash ravioli. Tonight, I had the NY Strip with the whisky sauce...ERMAHGERD. It was incredible. Every single time we come here, we are impressed. Their chef/owner is phenomenal, and the service is always amazing. Kudos to David and Roy tonight for taking such good care of us. We're already looking forward to our next meal with them! read more

This was a good find on our vacation! Husband said best burrito he's had. My crispy tacos also great. As well as tasty salsa / chips, and also liked the rice and beans it all came with. Quaint inside and nice patio. With a man walking around singing / guitar. Very cute vibe, fun and was kid friendly for our kids. I would definitely go back! It was recommended by our hotel and I'm glad we went! read more

Went Back to Solanos 2 days later & had another stellar dining experience! The sweetest, professional and friendly bartender "Araceli" was awesome! The food & crew at Solanos is a must visit especially if attending a concert @Acrisure arena! Will definitely recommend & return if I'm ever in the Coachella valley again!! Thank you so much I loved the restaurant!! read more

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Food authentic and delicious Service quick and friendly Ambiance great! We will be back!! read more

I came to Solanos to celebrate a dear friend's bday while in Palm Springs. I will say that the service we received from David the second we walked in was amazing. As for the food, we were a party of six and for the most part, we all liked our food. The buffalo Mac n cheese was overhyped. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either and definitely lacked that buffalo spice/flavor. I enjoyed the linguine with bolognese. It could've had a little more sauce and spice. And I would like actual garlic bread to be served with it. read more

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Server, Atmosphere, and quality of the food served here is excellent. Will return the next time we are in Palm Desert.

Found this through Yelp and we were so glad for the solid reviews. We started with the beet salad, so so good! My husband had the turkey burger and was so happy with his choice. I had the butternut squash ravioli, also a great choice and the portion wasn't too big. Overall had a great meal! read more

The food was great. We ate in the bar area and really enjoyed the ambiance. Looking forward to going back.

Nice restaurant but pretty basic food. Good salad, OK pork chop and they delivered on my martini. Service average and not sure I'm running back to this place anytime soon. Check out their happy hour though and that might be worth a visit. read more

Searched for good pizza in Palm Desert. Found it at Solano's. Ordered half veggie, half pepperoni. Was excellent. You can't go wrong with a Solano's Pizza read more

Excellent service, food, and drinks! Our Waiter was very attentive and gave us good recommendation feedback on what to order. Our dessert was DAOU Cabernet! Smoooth read more

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A great neighborhood restaurant with nice menu selections, delicious food, and great service from our bar tender Roy!! A fun place for happy hour, or a nice meal out. But hey what's up with the 5$ split charge ?? Are the already high prices not enough for you if I want to share a meal with my wife?? read more

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Great food at a reasonable price! Very good service and nice ambiance, we'd happily go back.

Food was excellent, service great and the ambiance in the dining room was most pleasant

The ambient if the place is nice. The bar is separate from the restaurant part and it is nicely decorated, although my wife thought it was strange that they had a screen showing pictures of the food. The food was up and down. My short ribs were nice: tender with a tasty sauce. The Salmon pasta and salads were all average. I thought the salmon was too sweet. The salads were meh. The steak had a nice sauce and sides, but came out closer to medium after we ordered it rare. That's pretty bad! The service was fine up to that point. My son decided to eat the steak , but I told the waiter and he just kind of shrugged his shoulders. All in all, we were not impressed. read more

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One of the employee's (David) invited us to try Solano's and we are really glad we did. My wife and I got excellent service and the cocktails were delicious. The entrees we ordered were done perfectly and at the right temperature. We will go back again for sure. read more

This restaurant has wonderful service and delicious food! It's casual, yet classy with quality food. They have several gf options on the menu. I tried the gf quinoa pasta, which was delicious. At another meal, I tried the blackened prawns and the salmon. Both were excellent! read more

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Wonderful service, good energy ambiance & lighting with open kitchen, and delicious food. We split the bbq chicken pizza and Solanos chop salad. So delicious and perfect amount for two of us. Loved it! read more

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The food was wonderful. However, we felt less than welcomed and appeared to annoy their staff coming in 45 minutes before their closing. My wife and I had a long day and were out of town looking for a nice meal. I don't like going out for food or to establishments when they are close to closing hours but felt we had ample time. We ordered quickly. Ended our night with our waitress suggesting we "chug" our drinks. read more

Good food and drinks .. nice selection of items to choose from . Pizza was amazing .. cool vibe for strip mall area

We hadn't been to Solano's since they were in La Quinta. Their old location was awesome, including their bar area. I was a little apprehensive about this location, since I had visited this site before when it was another restaurant. Well, let's wipe the slate clean because a group of eight had a fantastic dinner last night. The reservation we set at 5PM was due to it being Valentine's and the concert we would be attending later on. We were greeted and seated almost immediately, as we arrived right on time. After scanning the menu, we decided on adult beverages first. My wife and I had the Prickly Pear Margarita with Jalapenos. (Sweet/Tangy/Spicy) It was great. For our entrees, I had the Short Ribs with Risotto & Green Beans while my better half selected the Chicken Marsala. Both were excellent but when I gave her a morsel, she was amazed by the tenderness. The other orders included Thai Salmon/Blackened Salmon/New York Steaks. Everyone was SUPER impressed with their dishes. We also brought in two bottles of wine which they uncorked for $20 each. (Not on their menu) The service we received from Francisco was over the top, even though we became a little boisterous after the alcohol kicked in. I was thanked for arranging the meal here and we all had the most divine time. We will definitely return, now that my ambivalence has been obliterated. read more

We had a lovely dimmer at Solano's tonight. We had no idea what type of restaurant or the price point. I ordered scallops, everything I asked for was perfect. The menu item was 3 scallops and 3 prawns, I asked for all scallops and my plate came with 5 very large scallops, resting on seasoned rice with asparagus. The scallops were perfect. I'll probably dream of eating them again. The rice was amazing and even the green vegetables were so ripe with flavors. We had an unplanned date night that was by far one of the best. read more

Highly recommended by friends of ours, Solanos' is comfortable and welcoming. The owner greeted us at the table and took our orders. He is very friendly yet not overbearing. We ordered the bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese: crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy inside. A bit more crunch inside would have made it perfect. (My thought pistachio). My husband and one friend truly enjoyed the meat lovers pizza. With added peppers it looked delicious. Our other friend ordered the salmon. It was served on salad greens and looked so delicious. I ordered the Thai Brussel sprouts. They were short on Thai flavor so we asked for extra. Adding the extra flavor cooled down the Brussel sprouts making them a good choice to take home. I like their policy of labeling gluten free options. I would love more gf choices. I would love to come back some day. read more