This was our second night in a row. They had live music and I wanted to try a flatbread. The wine and food are very good. The staff are outstanding, especially Ian and Andrea. Gave us some great suggestions on wine and other spots to hit. It was a fun spot for sure! read more

What does the chef have against alliums. There was zero trace of onion, garlic or shallot flavor in my food. This made me sad.

Cool local winery. All the wine we tasted was well balanced. We sat at the bar and I believe Kristina was helping us, she was really nice and attentive! We got the mussels as well and enjoyed them, def coming back next time we're in town. read more

Solterra Winery & Kitchen - Wine Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

My husband and I found a beautiful spot in Carlsbad on an impromptu date night. Service and food were amazing! Great place to enjoy wine and listen to live music. We ordered the wine flights. One white wine flight, one red wine flight but what's great is you have the option to get a mix of red and white wines. My favorite dish was the special. Mahi mahi over seasoned rice topped with mixed mushrooms and butter beurre blanc sauce. The owner caught the Mahi himself. Talk about fresh catch!!! It was PERFECT!!! Thank you to the Solterra team for a great first time experience. read more

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We saw this little gem on our drive to explore San Diego since we live here now. Me and my hubby enjoy red wine so we stop by for a glass or two. We are very satisfied with the wine and service was excellent that we joined their membership. We've been coming here for 5 months now to pick up our wine and a nightcap drink after our dinner date. So far, service is superb and very attentive to their customers and we really enjoy the wine as well. read more

This is, by far, my favorite place to go for date night, take friends who are visiting or just relax with a glass of wine. All of the wine is made my Solterra, and fantastic. If you're not sure what to get, start with the American or Sav Blanc with the marinated olives and almonds. Sit in the front near the fire pits or ask to sit on the back patio in the "vineyard" for something cozy and romantic. They take COVID precautions very seriously and the staff have special face shields. Also, the hostess, Andrea, is very welcoming, she and I are already best friends but she doesn't know it yet! If you love good wine and really good food, this is the place to go. Also, the wine membership is 1000% worth it. read more

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Very disappointed! I live here locally in Encinitas. I have been to Solterra many times over the years. Several years ago, or changed ownership and my favorite wine was removed from the menu. So I stopped going. I decided to give this place another try. Honestly, the food was horrible. We had the tuna tartare, a strange combination of flavors, the polenta and prawns, is 2 shrimp with heads and the polenta was overdone and looked like it had been sitting around for a week. Brussels sprouts were blah and the flatbread wasn't flat and was undercooked. I couldn't eat it. So, skip Solterra and head over to La Papagayo if you want good food. read more

I was so glad to hear this place was open , especially during Covid. We came down from Redlands - Yucaipa area and got a beach house off Neptune. We rode our bikes to this beautiful GEM. The server Cindy was so sweet. We have a small vineyard of bordeaux where we make several bottles. It was nice to hear the passion of Ainsley . We also had the Brussels sprouts. This place is 5 star read more

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Such an amazing Gluten free menu! The staff is always so polite and happy and helpful which elevates the whole experience! And they bring water for our dogs each time. A+ spot, we love coming here ! Thanks Solterra for keeping this place cozy and welcoming read more

Wines are nice. Food can be excellent id you choose the right things. The Flatbread were good but a bit heady. The choices of searing were wonderful for options. Id go back read more

Excellent ambience and amazing service from Ian and GM Josh. We sampled the tapas which were fantastic, highly recommend the sliders and the potatoes tapas. I like that they have beer and cocktails in addition to the wine. 10/10 recommend Solterra! read more

Just hosted our office's 10-Year-Anniversary/Holiday Party at Solterra Winery & Kitchen. We rented the Barrel Room and our guests absolutely loved the ambience!! It was unique. We had such a great feedback from our guests on food and wine, too. Great food, great wine, great services, great set-up, and most of all, the planning was so easy and hassle free (thanks to the Event Manager, Alexandra!). Definitively a five star! We look forward to hosting another party here. read more

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We always make a point of coming here when we are in SoCal. We discovered Solterra about 8-9 years ago and always bring friends here as well. They have amazing wines and the food is stellar! The service has always been the best. They now are trying their hands at distilling spirits which I'm sure they will excel at as well. read more

Every time I come here the service is absolutely terrible! I have given this spot three different opportunities to redeem itself. All three times I have sat at my table for 15 minutes before anyone has acknowledged us or even provided water. The charcuterie board is extremely weak, expensive and has minimal cheese, spreads or much of anything else. Takes just as long to get a refill on your wine. Either they are understaffed or just don't care. It's a shame as north county could use an awesome wine bar. read more

Sub-par food and service. I've been here four times because one of my friends keeps giving it a chance. Plates lack any finesse and are messy. Service has ranged from adequate to downright contentious. They don't seem to want repeat customers. My friend has even given up trying to make this place work. Too many excellent options to spend money here. read more

My favorite item here has to be the lamb burger with patatas bravas. Yes it's a slightly unusual dish for a Spanish tapas inspired restaurant, but it is so good I find it hard to not want to read every time I visit. I would probably go so far as to say that it is the best patata a bravas in San Diego. They got the consistency of the potatoes just perfect, and both of the sauces are really spot on and delicious. The burger is cooked really perfectly, and has a great flavor profile and is always moist and juicy. Yes the charred cauliflower, flat breads, charcuterie plate's and fish are outstanding as well - but I'm a creature of habit and keep getting that read more

Solterra Winery & Kitchen - Wine Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

Wonderful service and ambiance. Unique wines offered by people with serious wine knowledge. Enjoyed the very diverse menu. Wishing I had enough of an appetite to order the paella. read more

Wine membership with perks available at reasonable monthly pricing. Includes two glasses of wine 2x/month and one monthly wine bottle. Menu gets altered abut once or twice a year with minor changes yet generally remaining on par with the common food item choices (veggie, dark-white meat, seafood) options that is common in menus. The majority of their staff is friendly and attentive. Coastal paella is quite delicious, as well as their new item on the menu of the asparagus with egg on top. Many red blends of wine to choose from and a selection is available from their casks. Beer options are available for non-wine-fans. There is some parking in the back alley yet most parking is out front on the highway 101. If you don't mind and Can block out the loud trains blaring its horn as it makes its way through Leucadia Blvd, a good place to kick back. read more

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I attended a private party at Solterra yesterday evening and it was a beautiful venue. This was my first time here. The food and wine were delicious. The fire pit and live music was a nice addition to the cosy ambiance. read more

10/10 service and scenery . Me and my boyfriend came here for our anniversary tonight and we're welcomed with champagne upon our arrival and the most amazing server. Food was phenomenal and overall was an splendid experience!! read more

Such a cute winery! I came here with some girlfriends and we decided to do a tasting. With the tasting, they give you 4 different wines (you can choose either white or red). The only downside is that you cannot choose what wines to taste. That being said, our server, Matt, was FANTASTIC and selected wines based off our preferences. The flatbread was so yummy! My friend ordered the mussels and she reported that it was delicious as well. Thanks to Matt for being so friendly and providing such great service! I can't wait to come back to try out the other wines! read more

Great place to get lunch/dinner before walking around Encinitas. There are plenty of street parking and make sure to get reservations on opentable beforehand. They have happy hour everyday so make sure you get there from 3-6 for the specials! Brussels sprouts 5/5. This was AMAZING. Probably the best I had. The Brussels sprouts were perfectly cooked with hints of cheese and bacon. Potato brava 4/5. This was great as well but I wish they had more sauce on it. Seafood paella 4/5. This paella comes with a baby lobster! The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly but this isn't really a paella dish. The rice was a bit dry and not too much seasoning with the dish. Short ribs 2/5. Everything that came with the dish was great except the short ribs. The short ribs were so salty I had to take a gulp of water with every bite. Overall the service and food was great and would definitely come back! read more

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I am so shocked this place was not more crowded because it was wonderful! Great value, great space, great food and great service! We came Sunday evening -- no reservations -- they sat us right away in the bar area by the window. Surprisingly it was not too loud, with being next to the sidewalk and a main road and train tracks. Ian was our server and walked us through the menu -- both of food and wine. He let us take our time in chatting, ordering a couple glasses of wine throughout our meal, didn't rush us at all. Wines -- started with the Sauvignon Blanc: very easy to just sip and start the night, crisp but not tart, balanced with a medium body. Then went to the Malbec 2016: it was nice, but probably not what I was in the mood for it, slightly too much of the spice/smokey hints for me. Next time I'll get the Tempranillo. Their Syrah was delicious: my friend has the 2016, 2018 and the port. The 2018 was lighter, more summer berry and the 2016 was more full bodied/deeper. The port, woah now, be careful! That was just goooodddddd. Food -- started with Tomato Salad: very fresh and light for summer. Scallops: well cooked, puree was LOVELY and great paring. Good size portions so we each could have a bite. Vegan Paella -- yummmmm That artichoke on top was just so delicious and surprise, there's a whole acorn squash in there! It was a tantalizing puzzle of flavors that came together splendidly! Lamb burger -- honestly didn't get a bite because once he started eating, he didn't put it down. Asked for medium rare, but it came more as medium well. He still liked it. Creme Brule: smooth and creamy with that perfect crunch hard shelled caramelized top. This was my favorite dessert out of the two. Flourless chocolate cake: yuppp that's decadent chocolate for sure! Thanks for a wonderful exploration of flavors with food and drinks, as well as atmosphere. We all enjoyed ourselves! read more

Solterra Winery & Kitchen - Wine Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

I saw pictures and posts about this cool winery! Stopped her with some friends to check it out, and thought it was going to be a bit different in terms of views and location. But nonetheless we tried a wine tasting sample with 4 different wines and it was amazing! We unlocked the free wine tasting so that was awesome. I also got the Patatas Bravas and Chicken Flatbread, both were amazing. We also had Matt as our server and he was fantastic! He definitely made our experience enjoyable! read more

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Ask for Matt he was amazing. Make sure you check to Yelp to get your FREE wine tasting. read more

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A working winery and restaurant, right on PCH in Leucadia? Pretty nice. The design is coastal hip and fun. Lots of wood and a fire pit in the front. More important, the bar is well staffed with guys who know the wines, like wines and beers, and can tell their stories well. The wines are excellent, mostly a bit young, owing to the five years that the place has been in business, but it's great wine. Put it away, stored well, and you will be rewarded with more mature vintages that make you look smart for having held the bottle. The food was very good, but need timing work on the plating. My lamb burger was excellent. The patatas braves were stone cold. It was an enjoyable afternoon. The vibe here is chill. Definitely a cool hang. read more

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New place tonight! Check out Solterra for great food and really good Chardonnay. Kitchen closes at 9 so get there early.

This great location offers wonderful wine selection (love organic options) and some beers. Love the food here, charcuterie board, mahi-mahi tacos, Cubanos sliders, and flatbread pizza. Recommend making a reservation and grabbing a seat outside. We have not been here for tastings, but looking forward to checking out more. read more

This place is so much fun! Low key spot to enjoy wine and great Mediterranean inspired food. We had the Brussels sprouts, patatas bravas, and the vegan paella and it was so tasty! Our waiter Ian was amazing and recommended the Syrah Sirah which we absolutely loved. He was very attentive as was the entire staff who took great care of us. I haven't had such great service along with good food and wine in so long. I also loved the fact that this place makes wine that isn't sold anywhere else, so it's truly a unique experience! Loved the ambiance as well. read more

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If you haven't been to Solterra for delicious food and wine, I highly recommend going. Our server Kristin made sure our order got in before Happy Hour ended, and then the food arrived quickly. I had the yummy shishito peppers and tacos. We were seated among the finished wine barrels and production winery space. And the two man band who were playing there last night - Craig and James were jammin' the hits of my high school days in the eighties - country, blues rock, rock, and alternative! read more

Good wine at a reasonable price. Glasses were $10-$15 a piece. I had Botha rose and a Pinot Grigio. I enjoyed both and liked the atmosphere with the wine barrels around. I will visit again read more

Cute spot, slightly upscale, great happy hour menu. The hostess was not the mostess, in fact she doesn't smile at all and acts like it's a bother to seat you! But hey it was happy hour so we didn't let it bother us too much. Our server Ian was very nice, and yes he smiled! Ian was helpful and knowledgeable about the wines. We had a Yelp check in deal so we did a tasting of their reds. Very excellent wine here! The menu looks excellent. Lots of great happy hour food, wine and beer. We will be back for dinner. Very impressed by the red wines. read more

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I thought the wine and food options were great! The server was nice and the atmosphere minus the toddler banging his toy on the table behind us for 20 Minutes was lovely. Still not sure why people bring kids to places like this... my only negative comment was the world hot dog eating contest on the big screen in front of me. Not exactly appetizing to see guys regurgitate their food then shove it back down when I am trying to enjoy my meal. read more

Solterra Winery & Kitchen - Wine Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

I've visited Solterra twice and on both times I was pleasantly surprised. First they have a fantastic selection of wines. I'm pretty sure some are their own and some are from other wine makers, but don't quote me I've never asked for wine tasting. The Patatas Bravas are my favorite. One would not think that fried potatoes would be a fav, but they are crispy and soft and the aioli is to die for. On my last visit I had the Cubano sliders and the patatas...not disappointing at all. Washed it down with a 1/2 glass of Verdelho (Stainless Steel) Costa Azul, Alta Mesa CA. So if you are anywhere Encinitas stop into Solterra. read more

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Cindy was the BEST! Such good service, food and wine. Would absolutely recommend this place. The live music was delightful as well. Ask for Cindy if you can! read more

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We've been coming to Solterra for a few years and love this spot! Our first time was with the wine passport in San Diego where we got the enjoy free tastings. Ever since we always like to come here to end our night with a good bottle of wine. Additionally, Cindy is the best employee at this spot. She is so sweet and friendly and we love seeing her when we come in! read more

It's a traditional beach setting with lots of wine barrels and rustic wood. The food and service are good and the wines are produced by the owner. The food is is good and well priced. The featured entree is paella (5 types). I make a tastier and more authentic paella at home, using familiar ingredients and saffron for the rice. The saffron can be bought for reasonable prices and very little is used per serving. Give me a call and I'll help to improve the product with very little cost and effort. I am Alma Koch and my cell number is 619-850-7167. I live quite nearby in Cardiff read more

(I would like to give the rating 4.5 stars if that was a possibility). This place is super cute, and has some great food and wine. I came here on a Friday night with 6 people and they were able to seat us right away outside which was really nice. We ordered a bottle of the cab sauv and a bottle of the rose. We also spoke to the waiter about the yelp offer for a free wine tasting- there was a little bit of a miscommunication because it's typically supposed to be before 6pm according to their website, but it doesn't state on on yelp. After discussing it with him, he was able to honor it for us which was nice, and the wines were great! The bottle of rose was way too sweet for our liking, so I wouldn't recommend that unless you like super sweet wine, but the rest were good. In terms of good, we started with the seafood paella which was DELICIOUS. I ordered it first because usually paella takes a long time, but this one was small so it didn't. We got 1 for 6 people (along with other food), but I wish we got two because it was so good. The other things we shared were the lamb burger ( which everyone loved and raved about), patatas bravas (also loved), the seabass (I only had a bite but it was really good) and then the shrimp & Grits which were okay, and the mushroom flatbread which was not good. If it wasn't for the last two items, I would say this place is 5 stars in terms of food. My husband never really like lamb and he LOVED the lamb burger. The service was great, definitely 5 stars. The owner came over to talk to us and give us a free bottle of wine (I think because we tried to send back the rose and also the miscommunication about the wine tasting). I would love to go inside and see the winery part when indoor dining is allowed again. Overall, will definitely be coming back and would get lamb burger, paella, patatas bravas, and some other new things from the menu. read more

Atmosphere is beautiful and spacious. We went on a night with live music and we weren't bombarded with loud music. It complimented the space and we were able to still hold a conversation at our table while still enjoying the guitarist. We only came here for drinks before dinner and we ordered some pilzners and pale ales. All were delicious. We also sampled their pinot grigio and rose. The pinot grigio was light and refreshing. The rose of malbec was a little dry for my taste but the hints of berries were very pleasant. I would love to come back to sample the food and some more wine. Overall we had a lovely experience. read more

Food was amazing! Cheesecake was delicious! And the wine tasted yummy! Beautiful place, and great atmosphere. Customer Service was ok, initially the waitress took forever to take our order and food took too long to come out. It wasn't that busy so didn't like the service. Will eventually go again and give this place another chance because it was a cute place and food was good. read more

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