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    Solbird Kitchen & Tap

    4.2 (154 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Mexican Poutine?
    Jim F.

    Oh, MAN, do I wish there was a restaurant like Solbird Kitchen & Tap closer to home. On a recent visit to Fort Wayne my wife and I were trying to figure out where to have dinner. Our son-in-law asked "Have you tried Solbird? They have amazing tacos!". Wellll...that's all that took! The decor at Solbird is nicely done. It's not bright and flashy. It's not overdone. It's not obnoxious. There's enough to give the place some ambiance without being overwhelming. It's dignified and suits the establishment. Solbird has a combination tables: bar seating, high tops, and regular height table. We're always high top sitters. Oh, and can we talk about these chairs? At least the tall chairs? Those things are HEAVY! If I'd have known they were that heavy I'd have eaten Cheerios® for breakfast. Our server was a very delightful young lady named Soleil (yes, like the actress Soleil Moon Frye). She was amazingly fun and just....cool. I'm not going to lie. My son-in-law mentioned the Mexican Poutine and that's all it took to get me in the door. My wifey was interested in the Korean tacos. Our food was delivered hot -- VERY hot -- and accurate, and I couldn't get the Mexican Poutine in my belly! It was 100% delicious in a way that I did not see coming, and I'm guessing that was the Chorizo. It made it AWESOME. The staff (all women as far as we saw) were all friendly, helpful, and always busy cleaning and stocking. The overhead music was 80s and 90s and was at a perfect level and not overwhelmingly loud. It gave the restaurant an upbeat, fun vibe. There's a sign on the door that says that no one under 21 is allowed to enter. I don't if that's an absolute, or that you can't eat here if you have kids under 21. No matter, I don't object to a restaurant having a rule like that. It's not an altogether bad thing to have adults-only establishments. Yea, if there was a Solbird close to home I'd be there every night...which makes it a good thing that it's about 4 hours away. :)

    The bar

    The restaurant is cute wasn't crowded at all when I came in for lunch. Sat at the bar and the server came very quick to bring water and a menu. Tried the Korean beef tacos and ancho fries. Everything was amazing but I just didn't personally care for the dipping sauce for the fries. Was too sweet? Would definitely eat here again.

    Carne asada bowl and Mexican poutine
    Katie B.

    Not this visit but normally get the ceviche which is the best in Ft Wayne! Went for savor Fort Wayne and it was a great deal. We loved talking to JoJo I think was his name? He was great. The portions are large and ingredients so fresh! Sangria is great price and delicious. Churro waffle is a must. Often get tacos when we go but it was good to change it up. Small restaurant so probably good to make reservations. Sit in the back in the winter to avoid the cold from the door opening.

    Shrimp ceviche
    Antonio R.

    It's a small place but the food is very good. So far we have tried the tacos and the bowls. Both of them were delicious, not greasy, fresh and with flavor. Service is good, they have several options for beers, they have an outdoor seating area so you can enjoy the nice weather when available . The only thing I don't like is that they only have canned drink, no fountain drinks, so forget about the free refill .

    Wine Margarita
    Susan J.

    I like this place, but I don't LOVE it. Food is good and Taco Tuesdays are pretty reasonable. I like that it's locally owned and the recipes are interesting and innovative. What problems I have experienced are not overwhelmingly horrible, but they could improve and otherwise great establishment. Problems: Small, close seating. It gets pretty loud when it's full. The tall chairs are not comfortable at all, but the wall-attached booths are. Service is _odd_ I guess? It never feels like things are going smoothly. The music, again, is a little annoying. It's too loud most of the time, and the selections don't really fit. Mostly songs you wish you could have forgotten when they stopped being played on the radio. Cocktails are expensive. Greatness: The food! Great flavors! I wish there were more of the chips! Locality. It's close by, and easy to get to. I want this place to do well. Just a few changes could really help!

    Stephanie V.

    You had me at inspired by Roy Choi. Just kidding, but not really. I first came across the Sol Kitchen Food Truck at the YLNI's Farmers' Market. I lived in San Diego for 5 years prior to moving to Fort Wayne. Since then I've been on the search for good tacos. After having tried a couple tacos from the food truck, I visited Solbird. This place is amazing. Good food, good local beer, and good vibes. My favorite tacos include the chicken tinga, pork carnitas, and Korean beef. On my most recent visit Jerry, the owner, was having a photo shoot to capture life during the pandemic. I chatted with Jerry about his inspiration - Roy Choi - and told him how much I loved his tacos. Solbird definitely has the best tacos in Fort Wayne. After photos were taken of el Californio burrito (it has french fries!) Jerry gave it to me. I really appreciate his passion for his business and bring people together through food. He also told me he designed the bar to be a place for people to meet. Even with social distancing, Solbird is still a place to socialize and meet new friends.

    Chips and guac, Kekionga Cider
    Megan M.

    Great food. Came on a weeknight and sat at the bar. They have a limited selection of drinks (no liquor) but a good variety! Ordered chips and guac and tacos. All great! Didn't love the seasoning on the chips. Took away from the chip flavor itself! Would def go back!

    Tacos 2 for $11
    Zhanna C.

    Enjoyed the food and the vibrant atmosphere! Tried the 2 for $11 tacos, and they were big and tasty. Loved the option to mix and match tacos. Service was excellent, and the food arrived promptly. Will definitely be back!

    Black mole frie bowl
    Keto K.

    Great location, but I was not expecting this place to be so tiny inside! Very small limited menu. Was shocked that they didn't have Mexican beer or regular beer on the menu, just IPA draft beer. My 3 little tacos with mediocre meat alone was $18.00. The thai shrimp burrito was overpowered and saugy from too much peanut sauce. The black mole fries were good, but they should have put fries on one side & meat on the other side because the fries got saugy. Probably won't go back but the staff were super friendly.

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    This place is great. I've reviewed it on Google, but I think it's one of the best places in town. Kind of a hidden gem.

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    Love the interesting and very tasty variety of tacos. Good beer menu. Friendly and casual atmosphere.

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