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Solare Ristorante Lounge, San Diego, CA
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Award-winning

Solare Ristorante Lounge

4.6
4.6
2215 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Family-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and his team are dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience for you. Our authentic Italian cuisine features a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients. including fresh pasta made each morning and organic produce, wild fish, and hormone free meat.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 270-9670
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    PRIVATE ROOMS are available. Please contact us at info@solarelounge.com or 619-270-9670 or visit our website for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a full lounge and bar offering a deep selection of wines, beers, and craft cocktails. Even our design and interior is rooted in organic elements, like teak for the customized furnishings, and natural wood floors & fabrics imported from Bali.
  • Private party contact
    Petra Belliti: (855) 504-4736
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Point Loma
  • Cross street
    Roosevelt Road
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of FREE parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Dinner at Solare!

    Feb 14, 2024 only
    You will love this — Valentine’s Day dinner at Solare! Come enjoy an awesome romantic Italian experience. Make your reservations now as we will sell out for our special dinner this evening. Reserve now to get the best seating times and tables. An awesome Italian prix fixe menu dinner. A complimentary rose for each couple!
    Valentine's Day Dinner at Solare! Photo
  • Solare Christmas Eve Dinner

    Dec 24, 2023 only
    Ciao! This is Randy at Solare Ristorante. Please join us for a special 4-course Italian Christmas Eve dinner with lots of selections -- a Holiday Feast with traditional dishes from Italy! Seating starting at 4:30pm. $68 for adults and Kid Friendly Menus available too.
  • New Year's Eve Dinner & Party

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Ciao! This is Randy at Solare Ristorante. We have a fabulous 4-course New Year's Eve Dinner & and Party! Seatings before 6pm at $78 - and $88 starting at 6pm. Great DJ, Champagne Toast, and Party till 2am. Full bar available. $99 Marriott rooms. Join us at Solare!

What 2,215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

2,215 Reviews
  1. DavidN

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was excellent, but no ambiance. It was loud, and the exposed metal shelves of wine make it feel like you're dining in a store. Service was slow, and mixed up...but again, the food was fantastic.

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  2. AngieG

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and great service. It was a little cold outside on the patio in early December.

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  3. Cindy

    San Diego

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solare is the best! Six of us enjoyed a truly magical holiday evening with perfect corner seating (we could hear each other talk) and excellent food: fantastic and huge tomahawk pork, scrumptious fish special in amazing sauce, and tasty fettuccine with shrimp. Portion sizes are great. Wine selection was endless and the wine steward came out and gave us a great wine history lesson. Our server, Julia, was excellent, attentive, yet never rushing us. We enjoyed a long, leisurely Christmas get-together that was really memorable. We all will be back!

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  4. CindaB

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only comment was the bread. Italian restaurants should have good Italian bread not rolls.

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  5. ally

    Hawaii

    148 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    148 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The special lobster and pasta dish was very good. Consistently good service, food, drink.

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  6. GeraldC

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A little loud but not surprised. Holiday season and everybody was very intergenic. Awesome Restaurant!

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  7. JenniferM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is great. Our server was good once we were finally seated at our table, and then eventually greeted.

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  8. YolandaM

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a lovely experience...the food was magnificent, the setting was lovely and the service was top-notch! We were welcomed warmly and treated like honored family. I would recommend this to anyone who loves Italian cuisine, or good food.

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  9. apressea

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in San Diego...everything about the experience was off the charts!

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  10. MichelleT

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I had a cute table on the patio. Our wine and dinners were just delicious as I knew they would be. The waitress, Sarah was friendly and efficient. The hostess was also very warm and welcoming. I will come back again soon for a special evening. This place is always excellent!

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  11. KenC

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live 70 miles north of Solare, so every time we go to San Diego we always make it a point to eat there, it never disappoints!

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  12. GlenK

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mostly excellent italian (a lot of sicilian and southern) dishes. Excellent service. Something the restaurant, and the entire Liberty Station, can do nothing about is the deafening noise of the jets taking off and landing, directly overhead. Minus the noise, its a great experience on the porch but the jets make it impossible to talk and listen quite often. My best advice is to eat inside.

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  13. Chelsea

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great ambiance, fair prices, good service every time! We can’t wait to go back

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  14. kjmaxis

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Very noisy. Food was mediocre . Lasagne was especially disappointing for a so called Italian restaurant

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  15. Merrilee

    Salt Lake City

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always one of our fav spots!! Enjoyed a lovely meal with special friends!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The special are always delicious. They are truly special. Something new and delicious. The Sheepshead Fish was delicate and delicious perfectly prepared. The sauce was tasty but not our preference, had a strong smoke flavor. Able to eat the dish without sauce was easy.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The special fish was to die for! Excellent service and truly delicious food. A wonderful meal!

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  18. buenabrenda

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Met my gfs for Friendsgiving, they liked Solare. The pear & gorgonzola pizza and focaccia bread were delicious.

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  19. DebbieP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Three people at the table ordered a Lemon Drop. When the waiter brought them two of the glasses were the same and the third significantly smaller. When we asked him about it he said it was a different shape but same size. After I finished my drink I poured water to the top of my glass and then poured the water in the other drink glass. The water only went up to a little over half the glass so I got about half the Lemon Drop the other two did. The waiter lied about the glasses holding the same amount. How cheap can you get! I can’t believe the bar tender poured the drinks that way and that the server served them. The food was ok but very small portions. No complimentary bread. The waiter was rude. Won’t be back.

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  20. WajmaL

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible services and overpriced bad food. The waiter was not friendly, although the rest of the staff were.

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  21. rozM

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I chose your restaurant after I saw you had earned a Michelin star. The food was good but the service wasn’t up to my expectations. Once the first pour of wine was given the staff never came to replenish our glasses. A soup spoon was not delivered when the soup was brought to the table. Napkins were never refilled when someone got up

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  22. ToniG

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We keep coming back because the food is consistently great. The service is 5 Stars every single time. I love the organic salad so much and the organic wine selection. One of my favorite places to go before seeing a movie at the LOT.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience,, fabulous food ,, best service,,friendly atmosphere

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  24. Terrible

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with delicious lobster/pasta special. Will definitely return.

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  25. TedM

    Phoenix

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    3 very large parties 10 plus people. Service was all hands on deck. Staff was polite and helpful. The food was very slow to come out. It was hot and very good food. Cocktails were also good.

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  26. EleDoc

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent and the heater kept our outside table very comfortable.

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  27. MaggieB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food a service were superb! I will sit inside next time for more ambience tho. Recommend the scallops and tiramisu! Oh and my cafe americano was soooo good. The arancini appetizer was tasty but a bit small for the price. Definitely will return!

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  28. rosechick

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the food but service was slow and it was super noisy. Maybe should find a less busy time to go.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of 7. Tried many dishes including two specials, the mushroom risotto & lobster pasta. Lobster pasta was very nice and tasty. The mushroom was nothing special. We also had the house made bread which was very good. Two of us had salads, my apple salad was just ok. I would say the pasta dishes and bread and drinks were the best thing on the table. Service was excellent.

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  30. Becky

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t believe I haven’t been here sooner! An impeccable dinner with excellent service . Will definitely be back soon.

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  31. Omniguy

    San Diego

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are looking for a gourmet dinner that can be customized to your dietary needs and tastebuds, this is the place. The homemade pasta and raviolis are awesome! We split a Caesar salad before the entrees that was delicious. They have an extensive wine menu as well. Service was excellent!

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  32. bleset

    San Diego

    198 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    198 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Excellent food and a wonderful wine selection. Staff is attentive and very knowledgeable. Kitchen is flexible and caters to the customer

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  33. dennism1176

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to Solare many times. The food and service is always good. I just wish the kitchen was not so backed up. 30 minutes for the entree to arrive.

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  34. JimM

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a wonderful restaurant in Liberty Station. The service was excellent and very friendly. The menu is loaded with great entrees and my glass of red wine was very good and the bottle was just opened. Wish we could have stayed for dessert, but had a concert to catch. We are planning to come back with friends next time, it’s that good!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual food was delicious. We were a group of 7 and the staff was wonderful! Solare is a must eat at restaurant every time we are in town!

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  36. StevenS

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All categories of an elegant and delightful dinner were met. Recommend enthusiastically. I just wish people dining here would dress appropriately to the ambience that this restaurant represents. But that’s SOCAL culture I guess. IMHO

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  37. A8000family

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our server, James, had a large party next to us. In the middle of taking their order, he tells us he will be right with us. When he came over, we ordered a bottle of rose first and asked if we could order the rest of our food too as we were ready and knew what we wanted. We come here often and know what we like. He kind of rolled his eyes and seemed annoyed but he took it down. He served us once before. James brought a bottle of sparking something on ice. Before he opened it, I said, that is not the bottle we ordered is it - he says yes. I was like, no it’s not. This is sparking- James offered to bring the wine list over to look at it again. As James took a glance of the menu on his way back over to us, he saw he was wrong, he told us that and had someone else bring the right bottle. When James opened my husbands beer, he spattered beer on my husbands shirt and pants, looked, then continued to pour. I told him “you spilled some of that on my husband” and James turned an eye to look then looked back breathing what I think was “sorry” through the side of his mouth. James stopped checking on us, didn’t respond when we said “thank you” or even bat an eye. It’s ok to say you are welcome. When ordering, I asked if we could add a side of the saffron risotto. James said that it will depend on the chef “if he has time” … I was thinking, what?!? He didn’t let us know if we were getting the risotto - I had to ask if the chef was able to approve the risotto order. He went back to check and brought a side of risotto but not the saffron risotto. I didn’t want to say anything else to him after that. We waited so long for the check that my husband had to walk over to to register to ask James himself. We also had to ask for a printed receipt as we asked but never got it. The food was great. Burrata, Cesar , Lamb chops, eggplant parm - we order the same thing every 2-3 weeks here. We still tipped 15% + but I will prob ensure we don’t sit in James section ever again.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food at a great value. Only detractor when sitting outside are the airplanes taking off from Lindbergh. Risotto with truffles was highly recommended by our party.

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  39. Pcm1127

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful! The food was fantastic! Service was great. This is now on my dining list for Point Loma! I highly recommend this place. Fresh pasta, perfect.

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  40. ReneeL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was so-so compared to previous times I've been to this restaurant. Only one waitress for the whole dining room. Didn't come back to check on us until way later. Disappointed about our waitress.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Solare Ristorante Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 270-9670.

Solare Ristorante Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 2215 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Solare Ristorante Lounge

2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    Roosevelt Road
  • Neighborhood
    Point Loma
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of FREE parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 270-9670
  • Catering
    PRIVATE ROOMS are available. Please contact us at info@solarelounge.com or 619-270-9670 or visit our website for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a full lounge and bar offering a deep selection of wines, beers, and craft cocktails. Even our design and interior is rooted in organic elements, like teak for the customized furnishings, and natural wood floors & fabrics imported from Bali.
  • Private party contact
    Petra Belliti: (855) 504-4736
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