Decided to try a new place on the 3rd. Great outside seating area and local live music. Too bad the service was terrible from getting an order, the time to prepare, and quality. My Cuban sandwich was basically a semi dry pulled pork and the accompanying salad really sad. The blueberry mojito was soda water with a sprig of mint waved at it and two frozen blueberries. Other people were having the same serving issues and watched people walk out. I assumed they must have been very busy inside but it was almost empty. I guess for.good reason. read more

I love this place for some late night, quality food. They have quite a bit of vegetarian and vegan options! The staff is so nice and attentive. read more

Kimchi Fries! I have been here a number of times and the food and service especially are always good. We tried the kimchi fries for the first time and they are awesome. read more

Solid Grill and Bar - Kimchi Fries - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Staying in the Hampton Inn right down the street and needed a night cap. Well what better spot than Solid? Located in a great spot PLUS they have a LATE Happy Hour .....so BONUS. Picked out our cocktails and ordered Nachos and Wings and kicked back. Food was great as always.....cocktails were well made and on Happy Hour. Enjoyed the vibe shooting the breeze with our friends and just relaxing. Lots of beers on tap, lots of good quality Bottles to have a cocktail made from. Service was damn good too. Server was friendly and made us feel welcome. If you haven't been here give it a shot. New menu (little more upscale) and the bartenders know how to mix a drink. They have outdoor seating, trivia on some nights, music and tv's that play whatever sporting event is on. Come on down this place is SOLID!! read more

Fantastic place to grab a bite to eat before a movie. I went in and ate at Solid with my wife, daughter, and my daughter's friend. The service was fantastic! We just had some light apps but it was the highlight of our afternoon. Our server, the bartender, was a total delight and the food/drinks were top notch. 10/10! I'll be back for sure. read more

Went to Solid on a Sunday afternoon for lunch with my husband, mother-in-law and 2 1/2 year old. The food was good, basically what I expected from the menu and nothing to rave about. Each of us adults had sandwiches with fries or salads. The portions are large; we all had food left over. On food alone, I would have rated this restaurant a 3 star. What really set Solid apart is the service. Our server was very sensitive to the fact that we had a child. He made a point to bring drinks for all of us immediately - a kids cup for our child - and took the initiative to put our daughter's order in before the rest of the group. He also was prompt in getting us our check so we could get out the door quickly. THANK YOU! I don't know if they really want to develop a reputation for being "kid-friendly", but I know I'll be back with my child. read more

Another mediocre local restaurant. The air conditioner was on even though it's only around 20° outside. A vent was directly under our table and the server asked us if we wanted her to cover it with a tray . Weird. My husband and I had a very awkward dining experience with this server. She interrupted us several times while we were eating asking us if we were finished. No.... Clearly we were not. We gave no indication that we were finished. She also asked my husband if he was finished with his whiskey when it was only half gone. It's unlikely that we will return. Is Boise's palate so ignorant that there must only be "New Traditional" restaurants? To me, new traditional is just a fancy way of saying, over-priced bar food. read more

We were visiting for a conference and this place was within walking distance of the Grove. The wait staff, while friendly, recommended the risotto bites so we tried them...they were terrible. The fried coating combined with the starchy risotto made for a weird texture. It would have been one thing if the risotto was good, but it was lacking flavor which made the dish very unsatisfying. We also ordered the hummus, but it too had an odd texture, like cold bean dip... Overall, while the service and atmosphere was pleasant, the food we ordered was not good. If I am ever in Boise again I may give them another try and order what other Yelpers suggest. read more

We just had a family event with 20 people to celebrate our daughter's graduation from Boise State. They have a great private dining room just off the entrance. Jeremy was very quick to respond to our many questions via email. Brad our dedicated server/bartender was awesome. No one waited more than a minute or two for drink refills or the next round from the bar. Brad is friendly, accommodating and makes it look easy. The food was great. We had appetizers preset. And then everyone ordered off a preset limited menu we put together with Jeremy. FOOD: Apps - The hummus was all the talk. Everyone loved it. Chips & Guac was good. The veggi platter was simple, but all fresh and good Mains- Herb roasted chicken was delicious. Perfectly cooked and served with delicious vegis that were sautéed with a garlic sauce. The street tacos (both chicken and pork) were great. A little spicy so make sure you like that. The pulled pork sandwich and burger were also very good. We had a great time. Thanks Solid! read more

I really wanted to like this place because of the cool vibe and location but because of the service and the food, I cannot. My husband and I both ordered the chicken and waffles because his co- worker suggested the place and the dish but it turned out to be a very bad choice. The fried chicken was pretty much burnt. It was so bland that we needed some hot sauce to add even a little bit of flavor. The waffle was really dense, hard, and also burnt. I couldn't even eat more than a quarter of it. Other people's food actually looked good and they have cucumber water that I found very refreshing. read more

I had been wanting to go to Solid forever, and I am so glad I finally did. We got seating in a perfect little secluded corner spot with a settee and pillows and we were so comfortable. The water comes in little mason jars with cucumbers & our server was really nice. We started with the risotto croquets and they came with an amazing dipping sauce. We would definitely order that again. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap & if you like spicy this is the way to go! Yum! My husband ordered the chicken cordon bleu with asparagus & garlic mashed. He ate his whole plate! We can't wait to come back! Great ambiance, servers & food! read more

This is a 3 1/2. I want to give this place a 4, but need just a bit more kick with the food - the menu selection is excellent, but I didn't wake up the next day thinking it was the most amazing food I'd ever had - EVER. Their tap beer selection is fabulous for locals and micros. The next time I want a beer and apps or a beer and desert I will definitely think of this place as a go-to. The service was excellent and the prices very reasonable. And I do love the atmosphere/decor - it is spot on as a place where you just want to stay for a while. There was also a great WTF moment as we left around 11pm that has nothing to do with the restaurant itself: just then a doctor in scrubs walked in, a rugby player walked in, and a guy in full tux coattails walked in. I felt so unexciting in just jeans and a t-shirt at that moment. read more

Thank you for being there on my Friday night when I might have drank an extra drink. I was tempted by the chicken and waffles ( I hear they are great) I chose the burger, also great. Good, quick service, nothing to complain about. Great place to land after the happy hours! read more

First things first, walked in and waited 10m for a seat... nobody, this includes customers AND staff, was present. We finally called into the kitchen and the cook was able to locate someone to serve us. We ordered the pork nachos... layered abundantly HOWEVER lacked flavor on all levels. There weren't enough chips for the toppings, we were surprised to be charged an additional $2.50 for a small bowl of chips on the side. The kid's meal we ordered was "Mac n Cheese with Seasonal fruit" turns out it was $8.99 for a 1/4 of a green apple which was half brown and the Mac n cheese came in a shallow dish with a serving size equivalent to my fist. I never received a refill once on my water so I drank my child's water with him. Whilst checking out with the server he also made an error and overcharged us. The bill was $35 and we were charged $50. He corrected this by swiping again and telling us he voided the first transaction. Overall, poor service and a waste of our money. read more

Yes this place is delicious. Yes this place is charming. Yes this place has a great bartender and tap list. In fact this whole place is pretty goddamned amazing. I sat down at the bar and there was a gaggle of googly-eyed gals groaning gregariously about something or another and this obviously had the bartendeers main attention, despite this fact and the fact that I don't have a big ol' pair of fake tits I still received very good service. He helped me decide on a samich, the defibrillator, which is a burger with....wait for it.... deep fried bacon, guacamoles and deliciousness served with fries (sweet tater and regular!!). One of the best sandwiches I've ever put in my mouthhole. The prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality of food and decor and if I am ever lucky enough to haunt the clean streets of Boise again I will definitely be making a foray back into Solid. read more

We ordered the wine plate the bad thing is our kids could have made us a better one using a lunchable.

I had the chicken cordon bleu it was amazing! I will definitely go back for dinner again. read more

Solid Grill and Bar - The Chicken Cordon Bleu is amazing! - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Too much on the Salad wedge but the Club sand.was pretty good. Pork Sando next time. Pulled pork pretty good says g/f

Great food! My girlfriend and I ordered the risotto bites, some sort of bread thing with 3 different dips- SO good. Also ordered the portobello sandwich which was delicious. Would definitely return read more

Solid Grill and Bar - Portobello sandwich - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This places deserves at least 4 stars. Love the live music on the patio! Great choices for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. I had the GF and Vegetarian Sweet Potato Enchiladas. They were very good and slightly spicy. read more

Solid Grill and Bar - Sweet potato enchiladas! GF and Vegetarian - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Good, standard American food; nachos are great! Staff is very friendly, happy hour is great, and the outdoor balcony is one of the best in downtown. read more

Solid Grill and Bar - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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one visit only, may that be the only one. Will update should we happen to return. And, since the place was chosen by a friend for an event, I mentioned my impressions of the food. He said prior visits had been excellent for food quality and drinks. However tonight he noticed his food was not very good and his drinks were poorly mixed. Minuses: Blueberry mojito. Hubs said was too much mint, however I think the major issue was the inferior quality of rum. No blueberry flavor, just nasty booze and strong mint. 'Well' drinks for happy hours usually aren't this bad. Hubs got a long island, then a black opal. I thought both were pretty bad, mostly related to alcohol quality. He thought they were acceptable. Unlike others, I found the cucumber in the water to be too strong, but I do admit being too picky. So I picked it out. plusses: Servers nice, attentive to our large party, flexible for seating needs. I like the idea of a 2nd happy hour from 10pm-midnight, though our drink prices didn't actually seem to reflect this ($7.50 for a blueberry mojito of crap?). For food we got the nacho platter with chicken, was quite nice. The chicken was dry and unseasoned, but the chips were crisp and the dish had obviously hit the broiler and was well-stocked with toppings. The guacamole seemed fairly fresh and good, the salsa was ok. It did get cold at the end of the plate of course, but the plate didn't start out super hot. Just a matter of restaurant's preference, though I prefer the super hot plate and food saying warm longer. *might* try again. The food we ordered wasn't bad, but the drinks were just so bad. The patio seating will be a draw later, if no intent to drink. read more

Food was AMAZING but service sucks!!! Our waitress just disappears and we've been done for the longest time and she's no where to be found and the place is not busy!!! read more

Local wine & a few vegan food options-- just gotta make a few subs (the waitstaff is very accommodating). Outdoor patio is great people watching & perfect for warm nights. Great 10pm to midnight happy hour read more

This place is right around the corner from the Hampton Inn downtown which is where I was staying during my visit. Friendly service and the food was great. I got a burger...I think it was called the Full Monty? It was great. The Nachos were good too. Delicious native beers and a warm dining room made for an overall great experience. read more

Reasonable price for exceptional food. Great service, too! Open late. Great downtown location.

GREAT PLACE-- walking down 8th St in the August heat, saw a patio with misting water on their balcony-- obviously the place to be. Cucumber water hit the spot. Good beer. Tried the Shrimp and Grits and tasted better than what I remember back in South Carolina. A++ read more

My wife and I came here for dinner before a show last weekend. Everything was fabulous! We ate at the bar and Emily took great care of us. Girl knows her way around a good cocktail! She was very personable and vibrant! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the gyro was great as well. Gotta love sweet potato fries. We found out the owners of solid actually own liquid as well. Which just so happened to be where our show was at! Wonderful decor, great, food, and wonderful service! read more

Oh, holy shit, try the salmon. The calamari was bready and greasy and nasty, and they TOTALLY made up for it with the salmon over asparagus risotto. Now, it's important to note: I loathe risotto; I wanted a second helping of this one. It's that good. My buddy ordered something and said it was good, but I don't remember what. I don't remember because every sense in my body was focused on this salmon. I tuned out the music, I tuned out the tranny on whom my buddy was hitting, I tuned out the bartender, I tuned out the trivia game in the background - this salmon was all-focusing, all-consuming. Try. The. Salmon. read more

Deconstructed cobb salad? This trend has gone way too far. If you are going to deconstruct something make it different and unique not ingredients slopped on a plate, and give me some ripe tomatoes for God sakes! Also, refund a person if they send it back. I realize I just glanced at the menu, saw Cobb salad, and ordered it, but when I try to send it back please at least try to accommodate me in some way. read more

I'm a local. Went to meet some friends on a Sunday afternoon. I went to pay my bill and discovered that that Bud beers cost $30 because they have to pay the talent. Booooo! No thanks. That's not the way to run a business. read more

We stumbled in here before some sort of event thingy we were going to to actually get some food, and the the full course thing with drinks, appetizers, and entrees. We started with drinks and what I'll call "roasted cheese curd with an exotic foreign sounding name I can't remember" which we really liked. Everything was pretty good and well prepared. I wish the menu had more options, that's what would stop us from coming back here again. I really do appreciate restaurateurs who work on doing a few things well, but they may have taken it to an extreme. read more

Solid food lives ups to the name. If you're looking for uncomplicated, great tasting food, check this place out. We had burgers and club sandwiches that hit the spot. Patio with music outside, local beers. Mikael have great service and some good suggestions on what to do in Boise. read more

Pretty standard college bar, went on a saturday and it was pretty slow, beer selections were good and atmosphere was alright. Possible the smallest tvs ever so it was pretty hard to watch the game. read more

Solid Grill and Bar - Coffee porter! - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

The food was absolutely fantastic for the prices they charge. I had the blackened N.Y. strip while my girlfriend had the sweet potato enchilada. The service on the other hand left a lot to be desired. The young woman who seated us was extremely nice and courteous. The server on the other hand was a complete waste. After bringing the meal he did nothing more then grind on one of his counterparts at the bar and completely ignored us. Then after sitting for 20+ minutes, he brought our check without asking if we'd like any dessert, drinks or anything else. We had planned on desert. read more

Misters on full blast at 75 degrees, too much, oh and bathrooms were nasty, server didn't even tell us you could use the liquid bathrooms that were in the same building. And we asked 3 staff members to turn off misters and nothing happened. read more

Live music, outdoor seating, an extensive menu - this place is perfect for downtown Boise! Great beer menu - the orange blossom beer was a-mazing- and the handcrafted ice cubes in the cucumber cocktail was perfect for a hot summer afternoon. The foccacia is house made and to die for - and plenty of options for those avoiding gluten. Fast and friendly service - just not enough time to try everything that sounded so delicious on their menu!! read more

Solid Grill and Bar - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Everything was great until I got half way through my fries and there was a spider in them. Waiters only response was "yea, that's weird." I agree sir and we will not be back... read more

I'm giving a 5 star review because I love Solid. HOWEVER, I'm giving a negative review on the service we received the last time we were in Solid. It was mid afternoon and very slow. The bartender "Katherine" had literally no personality which might explain why it was so slow for that time of day. She sat behind the bar and text on her phone the entire time when she was out front. We then had to go find her to get our check to pay. I love Solid and have never really had a service issue before. I generally frequent the evening hours and am always very well taken care of usually by Heather who is amazing. read more

We took a short business trip to Boise and sampled several restaurants and bars. Solid was so much fun! We split the Italian slider and fries and that both were delicious! The green belt was refreshing (gin mojito). Service was good and we will be back. read more