Urban Solace & Bar Solace - Permanently Closed

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   AlmaB

   San Diego

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on March 14, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I'll miss this place so much. Thanks for the tasty and fun memories.

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   OBLady

   San Diego

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on March 14, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Will be greatly missed after 12 years! Food coming out of Matt Gordon's kitchen was always brilliant. Look for him to helm another kitchen somewhere soon!

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   Tastetheworld

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Absolutely perfect experience from start to finish. We were hosting a large group (12+) and the Urban Solace team was nothing but accommodating, flexible, and patient. The ambiance and food were spectacular.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 10, 2019

   overall5food3service5ambience5

   Food was good, cheddar biscuits and fries, and salad all amazing... the cod not so much. I also had a cocktail with rum and ginger beer really good...the service was AMAZING

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   bbritt

   New York Area

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on March 9, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great place for lunch with my sister after shopping! It’s a charming and friendly atmosphere. Lively, but not so loud that you can’t have a private conversation. The food was delicious and the range was wide enough to suit a carnivore like myself and a vegetarian like my sister. Our server was polite, helpful, and attentive but didn’t hang out with us. It was my first trip but will not be my last!

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   DianeR

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 5, 2019

   overall3food2service5ambience5

   I have been to Urban Solace so many times over the years. Went back to find a new "tasting" menu . While I was disappointed to find no duck on the menu (one of my favs) I tried two items off the new menu. I would not order either of these again. Not sure I will be back, what a shame.

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   Ramc

   San Diego

   15 reviews

   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on March 3, 2019

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   The Veggie burger needs better construction. It crumbled in my hand as i was eating it. The taste was ok though. Maybe a bigger bun ? The waiter was very friendly and courteous. The service time could be definitely improved.

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8. NH

   NHeights

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 2, 2019

   overall3food3service3ambience5

   Pros: The atmosphere was great and being able to sit outdoors during a rainy evening was very nice. Location is wonderful, right in the heart of North Park. Cons: Reservation at 7 and we're seated until 730. The drink order was incorrect. One plate never came out and had to be reordered. The plates are TINY and at $10-15 a plate, don't expect to leave full unless you're willing to pay a hefty sum.

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   Christian

   San Diego

   17 reviews

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   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on February 24, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Love this place; from small groups, to larger groups (as with this visit), to just solo for lunch at the bar - it's always the same: outstanding food, relaxed and casual atmosphere, and a staff focused on courtesy and service. US&BS set up a table for 10, on a Sunday morning. The usual Bluegrass next door outside that provided a nice music backdrop and still able to keep up good conversation while inside. Service was impeccable as always - ask and you receive, with just the right amount of attention that you don't feel neglected, but given enough space to enjoy the meal and your company. Food was up to the usual standard, with the Bennys and Salmon bowls almost perfect. The Croque, while outstanding in taste and flavor, was a bit "messy" - guess I was expecting a tight-collar French presentation. Maybe it was Urban Solace's take on it: comfort food - but ultimately, the presentation didn't matter as much as the eats - it was completely finished and very satisfying. Oh - and "This is for Rosa": it has become my favorite morning cocktail, and on my personal list of "guilty vice pleasures" :-). Thanks again, Urban Solace crew - I will keep coming back!

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    cmack

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    We have eaten at the sister restaurant “Solace” in North County many times and have always been satisfied. Unfortunately, our experience at Urban Solace was disappointing. I ordered the veggie burger and fries. The burger was good but the fries were soggy as if they had been reheated in the microwave. The restaurant was almost empty on a Saturday at 1:30, yet the waiter, though friendly, rarely appeared. We had to go up to the bar to retrieve our own drinks. I will not be returning.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great wine and food. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful in guiding us to exactly the wines we were looking for.

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    NYCFoodie11225

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It's been two years since I last went to Urban Solace. While the menu changed to a small plates style, the food was no less inventive and delicious! I had the chimichurri steak, roasted celery root, and a small 3-item charcuterie board (a sausage with two cheeses) and thought they were all very good. I definitely recommend this place to foodies.

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    MARY

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was excellent, food was interesting and fresh and the blue grass band was awesome!

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    Kathy

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall3food4service1ambience2

    The food is very good but not worth the wait. We had a 730 reservation and didn’t get our food until between 930-10pm. The restaurant wasn’t even full so I’m not sure why it took so long. The waitress was very rude and wanted to argue. She didn’t mention anything about the menu like the plates are small- but I asked because the prices seemed too low for a full entree. We had a party of 6 and was seated at a booth for 4 with one of us on an uncomfortable wooden bench and the other sitting out in a chair. Overall I was not impressed and will never come back.

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15. MB

    MicheleB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall2food3service3ambience1

    I specifically said in my reservation that it was a celebration for my son's 21st birthday, and that we both work in the industry. Upon arrival there was no birthday wishes nor throughout the entire meal. Most disappointing was our selected table- directly across from the restroom, and right next to a server terminal. Because we both work constantly, going out is a rare treat. I wrongly assumed my reservation note would be enough for some sort of special treatment. The meal itself was very tasty, but would have actually been able to really enjoy at a quiter table.

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16. DA

    DennisA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    Everything seemed AOk, I really like this restaurant. The only complaint I had was... knowing that these were small plates, the order of scallops was the definition of a small plate. Should have been, maybe, 6 scallops or may 3 very large ones. It seemed pricy and ridiculous when it arrived at the table. Everything else was fine.

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    JulieL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely. Cooked beautifully. Nice service and ambiance.

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18. SM

    ShannonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love the new menu - the mushroom fritters and smoked beets were delightful. And the lemon tart! So. Good. I love that there are so many plant-based options and they're clearly labeled on the menu. Staff was wonderful, and were able to accommodate my request for a quietish spot so my hard of hearing dad and I could chat easily.

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    MarcW

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Met up with friends from out of town for brunch. It was so awesome! There was a blue grass band playing. Tons of families and locals. Food was superb!

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20. CB

    ChristineB

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Urban Solace is one of my husband's and my favorite restaurants. We have been many times and always loved the food and drink menu. We returned for my birthday and to try the new small plate format. Drinks came out immediately, and so did the charcuterie and cheese plate we ordered, which we always enjoy. We ordered about 5 small plates and a second round of drinks next. For some reason, they got behind on tickets and food was slow, we were finishing our drinks and still no food. Without even having to ask, we got a free round of drinks and a free dessert as food was so slow. It felt nice to be so well taken care of; we understand sometimes the kitchen gets behind for various reasons. Running a restaurant is not an easy thing! But when the management can recognize a mishap and make up for it shows true customer service. As for food quality, all was very tasty, save the broccolini which I think they rushed out (it was not charred as advertised). The lamb meatballs and the pork belly pancakes were REALLY good and worth the wait. Overall, this is still one of my very favorite restaurants and I plan to return again soon. Thank you Urban Solace!

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21. AB

    AndrewB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    the food was good. our server knew which wines to pair with what food on the menu.

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    SanDiegan

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Fun meal with friends - enjoyed the new small plates menu!

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23. JB

    JessicaB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    This place was so delicious!! The cinnamon bun definitely lived up to the hype I read about before going. The drinks were also delicious. Serve was slightly slow, but we are NYCers so perhaps we are just used to a faster pace then usual. Overall, great place!

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    jlchianese

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service never felt rushed and was attended to perfectly!

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    GregoryS

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great transition to small plates. Excellent service.

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26. RW

    RobertW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best caramelized black cod ever! Oysters fresh, waitress helpful and friendly but not intrusive.

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    woobelle

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Had a lovely evening. Sunday night of a Holiday weekend, it was pretty quiet. Everyone in our party (8), thought the food was excellent. My only negative would be, very poor selection for Vegan diets. Also a couple of the dishes were small.w

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    ArtH

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome brunch and great service.

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29. BS

    BradS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious Sunday brunch with live Bluegrass starting at 10am!

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    EmilyS

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Urban Solace was amazing for vegetarians. There were so many choices: the gnocchi and the broccolini standing out by far. The cocktail and beer selection is extensive and very good too!

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    PamK

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love the new dinner menu of small plates! We had a very filling and affordable dinner with six plates. Loved the gnocchi, chaired broccolini, black cod and biscuits especially and wish I’d gotten the mussels, too, because they smelled amazing at the table next door.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Overall we had a nice meal and time together. It was brunch time and the place was busy. A few suggestions. A restaurant can not run out of simple off the shelf items (coconut milk) Hot drinks should not be served in glass, they look amazing but not functional, finally food should be served hot or cold. Nice job on service and table cleanup.

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    Ellie

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    service was a pain tomato soup was a thick marinara

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    MandyA

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great, came for brunch with my folks and everyone loved the food and the live music. Service was excellent. Will back soon to try the new dinner menu.

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    Lulu

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2019

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    Service was very poor. We waited an extraordinarily long time for drinks, appetizers, everything really...The Manager was extremely apologetic and said that this was due to many large parties at the same time and a new menu that week. He accommodated us by comping everything, which was unexpected and very nice. However, the food was just fair to good at best and given our experience, even with the kindness of management, I am not sure that I would return.

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    Christian

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    There's a reason why Urban Solace has been in North Park so long - they know what they're doing and are very good at it! Came from a small casual group brunch on a Saturday. Moderately filled with people, we were sat down immediately for our reservations. Food was excellent: eggs benedict (Pork Belly Benny), a skillet hash, and comfort food: biscuits and sausage! "This is for Rosa" was a great cold brew/vodka alternative to the mimosa, and the ambience is always pleasant, elegant, quiet - but casual. I'll keep going back!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2019

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    They changed the dinning experience to more of a tapas style. The food was ok. We all preferred to old menu and dinning experience.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2019

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Not sure the new menu is fully refined yet. And oddly, the move away from urban comfort and towards CA small plates makes it less unique, rather than more.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our new favorite local food spot. We fell in love with everything, can’t wait to try their brunch menu.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Great food, but need to vary menu.

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