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Solana Beach Kitchen

4.2 (316 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Forgot the name of this pretty cocktail but it was yummy
Corinna W.

Great spacious place to meet up with friends. We came here on a Thursday for trivia night. The lady who ran the trivia night was great. It was so fun to have eat and drink while playing trivia. 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. Overall the food was ok but good portions, delicious cocktails and fun atmosphere.

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. .

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!

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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.

Bacon cheeseburger  and loaded fries
Monica D.

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 Highly recommend this beautiful kitchen

Draft been menu
Jenn D.

Dog friendly patio, amazing food and fast service! 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. The patio was nice, quiet and relaxing after a long day. We will definitely be back.

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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.

Lime on the Coconut cocktail at Solana Beach Kitchen
Olga M.

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 :)

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3 years ago

All around an amazing experience! The food was delicious and the staff was attentive and friendly. I can't wait to come back!

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amazing!! the food was delicious and the service outstanding. Loved this place!

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The best cauliflower dish I've ever had!!! The food, waitstaff , ambiance, and drinks were 10/10. New weekly staple for the neighborhood.

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3 years ago

Delicious food and presentation.. first time we tried and will be back. Was dead but we came right when they opened..

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This place is incredible. Great food. A really nice bar. Awesome beer selection. It's the new go to spot. The service is really fast too.

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3 years ago

Food is great. Service was very good atmosphere was great, nice quiet trendy atmosphere

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"Pre/post race happy hour" = 3-5 full priced items printed out on a separate menu. Nice trick SB kitchen

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The only reason it's a four and not a five is that the waitress was not friendly, in fact, she was unfriendly .

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2 years ago

The best appetizers and drinks. Highly recommend the charred cauliflower and calamari! You'll love it.

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Excellent food and service, the grilled cheese with short ribs was amazing. My wife loved her burger, the open air seating is perfect

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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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