Stopped at Solaire for a happy hour cocktail and it was lovely. There are beautiful views of downtown Richmond and even on a hot day it was breezy and comfortable. Ordering if done via QR code on the table with I like, this allows you to peruse the menu at your own pace. I tried the Spicy Carajillo, it was so different, and spicy! I love it for something different. Would love to return to try other cocktails and apps. read more

Solaire Rooftop - Spicy Carajillo - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The only reason to come here would be the view, and even then you could find better. Hostess had an attitude and looked miserable like she couldn't be bothered. You order with a barcode on your table/ seating area, see a serve only when they drop off your drink and on top of the normal 13.5% tax present in Richmond they add a 18% "venue fee" to every bill regardless if it's just yourself. My $14 drink was $19 with all the taxes when I never had a server do more than drop a drink on my table without saying a word. Cherry on top was a dead spider and ball of gunk on the couch area. read more

Solaire Rooftop - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great ambiance! Very good drinks. Chicken Caesar salad was delicious. Mediterranean dips just meh. Obviously go for the views. read more

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Visiting town and it's a super great environment! Good live music. The staff wasn't very nice and accommodating (excluding the hostess). Wings were cold and drinks were ok. Probably won't return. read more

Solaire Rooftop - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Top floor of a Hilton property, guessing some of the visitors are guests of the hotel. The space is very nice and lounge-y, chill vibe. There is a great view of the James River and all the way to Byrd Park. Since they had just opened a couple of months ago, I suppose there are still kinks to workout. The service is attentive and the food was good, though the menu seems to be a work in progress. Curious to visit again for the sunset. read more

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They have a holiday pop up bar and it's very nicely decorated. The service here is okay, but something about the vibe here is always a little off. The music selection was also so bad. I heard a patron asking them to change the music. If you have a holiday pop up bar, I would expect Christmas music. It would definitely help with having a more fun vibe, it just feels very dreary. Thankfully they did change the music, thank god! But then it was back to the regular bad music like 20 minutes later. Anyway, the drinks we ordered also was not the best, we only had one round and left. Loved the decor a lot but I wish the vibe here was more fun, upbeat. read more

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Stopped into Solaire while in Richmond before heading to a concert at the National. I wanted to find a place with a rooftop to enjoy the beautiful weather with a view. The vibe is chic but relaxed, and the view is absolutely gorgeous! Definitely one of the highlights of dining here. The inside is small, but the outdoor seating wraps around and there is so much room, spaciously spread out. I went with the Mediterranean plate and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly portioned. Paired it with an espresso martini (of course), that was smooth and well balanced (not overly sweet like some places make them). My girlfriend had a spritz and the shrimp cups. Both were light and refreshing. The only downfall was the service. It felt like we were bothering the bartender when we ordered our drink, and there was little to no interaction. Between the food, drinks, and that view, it's the kind of place that works equally well for a date night or grabbing a bite with friends read more

This place has all the vibes and more in RVA! It's giving Miami in downtown Richmond - prices aren't bad either and a perfect spot for a girls night read more

Perfect weather and Dorey was incredible with checking on us THe DJ did not have any dance hall or sean paul, bit was open to request. Brusell sprouts are good but on the sweeter side read more

Nora was sooooo sweet & had amazing customer service, the overall vibe was 10/10, the food was amazing!! I had the steak skewer and honestly they exceeded my expectations. Must visit when in RVA and request NORA AND HUDSON they were amazing 20/10 read more

My husband and I came to relax and have a Br drink to celebrate a special occasion we sat outside and ordered some drinks, using the QR code on the table and a waiter came and asked us was the third person going to order food, We don't know why he thought someone was joining us, but we said no, He brought the drink order, we were having a good time. When we finished our drinks the waitress came and collected our glasses. We continued to enjoy our conversation and then later he comes and kept asking us to order and the. Sent a manager over who told us we had to order, we explained our drink order was removed already and she apologized because the waiter made it seem we had not ordered. It was a good time until we kept getting harassed by him, may e if they took orders instead of using QR codes they would track better. Would not return or recommend. read more

We stopped by for a happy hour since it had just recently opened. The place is very well designed and the rooftop area is huge. There are great views of the city which really adds to the feel of the place. Our servers took a while to warm up and seemed put off by the customers at first. We later realized the staff was new so when you asked a questions it wasn't unusual to hear "I'm not sure, this is my first day". I was disappointed that they don't serve Chardonnay at all. That's just odd to not have any since that's a popular type of wine. We also had the BBQ chicken skewers along with cole slaw. They were tasty but I felt they were a little overpriced especially for a happy hour menu. read more

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The ambiance alone is what would make me come back here. They do have a decent happy hour and they have Brussels sprouts on it. Their watermelon jalepeno cooler was also tasty. This is one of the nicest rooftops in RVA that I have been to so far. The service was good as well. And they have swings up there too!!! read more

Solaire Rooftop - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Totally felt da Christmas vibe! The host was pleasant and charming... the wait table staff was super nice and helpful, they kept checking on us to make sure all was well. Definitely a great vibe... and a delicious drink!!! read more

Solaire Rooftop - Andes Secret - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great atmosphere, and great drinks. The venue was decorated beautifully for the Christmas holiday which made our visit extra special. Scanning the qr code made ordering easy, and our orders came quickly. read more

What a treat to spend the evening with friends at the merrily happy Solaire. The drinks were great. I loved the mistletoe mule. The bartenders were kind and made me a homemade Hot Toddy. I appreciate the kind staff and positive energy. It's a great way to usher in the weekend. read more

Solaire Rooftop - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

It was disappointing to visit on Labor Day weekend for rooftop drinks, only to find the doors locked at 3 PM with patrons inside. The host explained that they already did last call because the bartenders were tired and wanted to go home. There was no notice on the website or social channels about the early closure. This lack of communication and planning is extremely unprofessional. Guests don't come for excuses; they come for a consistent experience. If staffing can't support posted hours, then operations should be adjusted in advance, not after customers arrive. Experiences like this reflect poorly not only on the establishment but on Richmond's ability to compete with other major cities. A business cannot succeed if it treats patrons as an afterthought. read more

Amazing sunset, amazing bartenders, amazing music, all around amazing. Didn't even know this was open till I did and will be coming back read more

Solaire Rooftop - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I just happen to be staying at the Hilton hotel in downtown Richmond, and stumbled upon this place The food was quite tasty. I had the fried chicken with a salad and brussels sprouts. Everything was cooked perfectly. The bartenders Kat and Johnathan were very personable and friendly. The drinks were pretty good as well. The manager Tina was very knowledgeable about places to go and see in the area. It was definitely a good experience Buddy read more

Solaire Rooftop - Espresso martini - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Amazing views and vibes!! I recommend the espresso martini! First time here and will definitely be returning!

The view is amazing, first and foremost and that's why people go there! Games for kids and adults too make it a fun vibe. Drinks are "normally" priced. Our server was delightful (Pixie I think). But the small things don't add up. Confusing elevator system coming from Franklin St. Worn & cracked flooring, No toilet paper in women's bathroom keep it from getting 5 stars. The real insult this past weekend - the elevator stopped going to the 20th floor. So you have to walk down the 3 segments making up one floor to get the elevator. (I asked the aloof check-in guy on 20, "what if someone has mobility issues?" and he shrugged and said "No idea." Not a 5 star response or situation.) I'll go back for a drink and the view, but I can do without his attitude! read more

Horrible I have been to this place 3 separate occasions and each time there was an issue with their food menu. They close the kitchen at 2 for a break for the chefs and reopen at 2:30 the menu was unavailable, when going to the bar to ask what is going on the server told us the menu was down after being told it's working just fine from another employee. The server then wrote a list on a piece of paper and said this is all that's available. It was literally less than half of the menu. This was told to us after waiting over 30 mins for the menu to appear on their QR code. Will not be back. The only good thing are their drinks. This place is only good for drinks. read more

Really cool spot with a great atmosphere. Drinks were good, staff was friendly, and the music/vibe made it easy to relax and hang out. Prices were fair and service was quick even when it got busy. Definitely a place I'd come back to with friends read more

Service was GREAT! We love Mia and Nora! Great drinks and food. Definitely request for Mia and Nora when you go they are GREAT!!!

10/10! Super nice service and the drinks and Parmesan fries are to die for. Great aesthetic and view

Such a nice roof top bar! Great happy hour specials during the week for food and drinks! Kat is the best bartender! definitely give it a visit!! read more

Very chill. Cute vibe. AMAZING pictures to be taken. $5 mimosas all day on Sundays. The people are pretty nice. Not too busy yet, but I think they just opened back up. Pixie was sooo sweet got us what we needed in great time with no hassle. Me and my partner definitely be back. read more

Solaire Rooftop - Mimosas with my bestie - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Had a truly great experience. The rooftop is cozy and has heaters to stay warm, the holiday pop-up and coffee cocktails were a whole vibe!! And the the brussel sprouts were amazing read more

I'm might be unfair because I actually didn't go there. I paid to park. Entered the hotel and the clerks directed me to how I could enter the rooftop. My wife and I got off the elevator. We could see the bar but couldn't enter because the door was locked. We knock and finally got a wait staff to respond. He turned and ask someone "are we open". He relayed to us the answer was a no. The website clearly states there open M-F at 4-6 for happy hour. I shared that with the wait staff. He didn't want to hear it and closed the door. The clerk at the front desk was apologetic but said "we don't know there hours, they rent the space and we don't communicate". Sounds like previous bars/ restaurants from the past in that space. I'm out $5 for parking. Cheap to find out it's the same. Don't go. read more

Best Service, drinks, and holiday atmosphere! Kat and Gabe were great. Exceeded my expectations in every way and would recommend to anyone looking for a holiday spot in the Richmond area. read more

Solaire Rooftop - rooftop bar - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Service is awful. It's sad because rooftop has alot of potential but they need to educate their staff on better customer service. Thats goes for the manager as well. Not friendly at all! Needless to say I am never going back. read more

Went to Solaire Rooftop Bar for a late birthday celebration with my girls and it did not disappoint! The vibe was everything--elegant, upscale, and effortlessly chic. We loved the energy of the space, from the stylish patio setup to the stunning view of the Richmond city skyline. The food was delicious, and the cocktails? Absolutely amazing. It's the perfect spot for a celebration or a night out when you want to feel a little fancy. Can't wait to go back! read more

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was really excited to try this new place but it definitely has some kinks to work out. We waited at the host stand about 10 mins before a host came to sit us. The decor and vibe of this place is awesome! However, the "serverless" style does not seem to flow well. The food runners were very confused and dropping food/drinks at the wrong tables or just going around asking until they found the right one. It took us about 25 minutes to get our first drinks and it was not too busy; they also gave my friend a margarita instead of a mule despite the long wait. Furthermore, it took around 40 mins to get appetizers and one of our orders got lost and probably dropped at another table (it took about an hour to get the tater tots after we had to inform someone we never got them). We decided not to order mains as it took over an hour to get just appetizers and a drink. Overall, the drinks and food were good, but the lack of service and confusion from the staff made the experience feel a bit disappointing. Hoping that in a few months they are able to work out the flow of service to make this place as great as the view and vibe! read more

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The former Kabana Rooftop (now Solaire) has been improved and refurbished with more shade from the glaring sun without sacrificing the fabulous rooftop views of the city. The bartender looked like Johnny Depp and was excellent! Happy Hour menu and drinks were tasty and refreshing. My colleague and I especially enjoyed swinging on the wicker hanging chairs - so relaxing and fun! Definitely the place to go after work or to show off our beautiful river city to out-of-towners. Loved every minute we were there! read more

First impressions matter, and this establishment didn't leave a good impression on me. The place closes at 5pm on Sundays. We walked in Sunday at 4:30pm, they had already closed the kitchen and the bar. I might understand closing the kitchen, but the bar? I can drink a beer in 30 minutes. The staff barely let us in to walk around and check out the view. I don't know if the place is good. If the food or the cocktails are good. All I know is that it has 3.5 starts in Yelp (not great), that they technically close before closing time, and that the views of the city are worth going up there just for that. read more

This place could be nice so we have it a shot. It was so awful we left after one drink. They messed up a soda water and vodka which seems impossible to make that taste so gross. They poured a ton of lime juice and it tasted like water with lime juice. The bugs were insane everyone was slapping themselves. We had to laugh at the whole scene of how bad it was but seriously don't waste your time. Took 45 min for a drink they had two people serving the whole rooftop. We asked a guy that worked there about the bugs and he said it was not bad compared to what it usually is like! Wow we had to laugh and just leave. read more

BEST VIBE IN THE CITY. amazing view and even better bartenders. Tina and Kat are incredible. drinks are awesome. live jazz super cool!!!!

I love the Christmas pop up and my drink was 10/10. You should definitely come check it out. Ask for Kat if you come she was amazing!!

Great food and service. Kat and Tina were super attentive!!! Decorations and great music were added touch!!!

Delicious Skewers and wonderful Christmas decorations. Talk to Kat at the bar for a craft cocktail