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Solarium Kitchen & Bar, Bellevue, WA

Solarium Kitchen & Bar

3.6
3.6
277 Reviews
$30 and under
Northwest
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Inspired by our local farmers the menu spotlights the best northwest ingredients executed in simple, fresh, craft cooking.
Solarium provides a large, open dining area with vertical glass ceilings which allows for a safe and welcoming atmosphere to gather together and enjoy the best in northwest cooking served alongside craft cocktails and an extensive list of local beer and wine.
Located on the 3rd floor of the Hilton Bellevue. Free parking.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Asian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (425) 450-4152
  • Website
    https://www.solariumkitchen.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Erick Gonzales
  • Private party facilities
    Solarium Kitchen and Bar features three private dining rooms that can accommodate parties from 15 to 100. Additionally we have the Skyview Ballroom and our Grand Ballroom which can hold over 700 guests for larger events and celebrations. Featuring complimentary parking and easy access from I-405.
  • Private party contact
    Thomas Hope: (425) 450-4177
  • Location
    300 112th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Neighborhood
    Bellevue
  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking available on both the 1st and 3rd floor of the Bellevue Hilton Hotel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Dinner

    Dec 24 - Dec 25, 2023
    Join us in celebrating Christmas with a special al la carte menu available Christmas Eve & Christmas Day featuring Prime Rib, Northwest Salmon, & much more.

  • Christmas Brunch

    $58.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2023 only
    Enjoy our Brunch buffet featuring Carved Prime Rib & Honey Ham, Fresh Made Omelets & Waffles, Smoked Salmon Lox, Selection of Breakfast & Lunch Favorites, Fresh Fruit & Salad Displays, Assorted Desserts. Mimosas, Juice, & Coffee Included. We look forward to having you in Solarium this Christmas! Adults $58; Seniors $48; Kids (6-12) $20; 5 & under eat free

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for brunch

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Kid-friendly

  • Eastside

    Great for brunch

  • Eastside

    Good for business meals

  • Eastside

    Kid-friendly

  • Eastside

    Healthy

277 Reviews

  1. Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had Thanksgiving buffet there. It was quite good. I did think the temperature of the food could have been hotter. And maybe have mashed potatoes. But overall we really liked it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We went there for Thanksgiving dinner and had a horrible experience. No one came to take our drink order or even acknowledge us. It was like we were invisible. We ended up getting up and helping ourselves to the buffet. I had to end up calling a waitress near me and asking her why we haven’t been served. She seemed confused, left then came back and got our drink order. A man came up to me saying he’ll be right with us and never did. He was too occupied catering to a larger table and ignoring us. He never came back to serve us. The food was HORRIBLE! I was hungry and literally picked at my plate because it was just disgusting and didn’t want to leave a full plate there. Never again! Right when the lady brought our ticket, the man server tried to act all friendly with us and I told him the service was awful. I can tell he was trying to take the tip. He ended up walking away. We paid cash for the tip and gave it to the woman who brought our drinks. We specifically told her the tip was for her and not the man server who didn’t do his job! Please be cautious if you decide to go here - it is soooo bad.

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  3. TerronW

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    You definitely need to plan to get there early. Otherwise the food is meh at that point.

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  4. Dissapoited

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    The food was terrible! It was cold, ad tasteless.

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  5. Jane

    Seattle

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Main entrees, including turkey were good. However, the dessert bar was disappointing. A couple of cheesecakes, a store-bought apple pie, a carrot cake, some dry cookies. Where was the chocolate? Chocolate petitfours, or chocolate cake, etc.? Rolls were also sparse with little variety. The service was terrible. We had to stop the wait staff to get anything to drink, or to ask for the bill. I had to get my own cup for tea. Not sure I would recommend this restaurant.

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  6. DaveS

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    None of the food offerings were of good quality. This was a quantity not quality buffet. I felt robbed after paying the ridiculous price for what was offered. Will never be back. This was a job poorly done for a day meant to be spent with family.

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  7. CarrisaS

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We have been going here for Thanksgiving for years. It has been a family tradition and our kids look forward to it every year. Each year it does however become more expensive with less offerings from the year before. My kids miss the chocolate fountain. I miss more salad options, but overall everything they do have is good and we always enjoy ourselves.

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  8. PeterL

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very happy with our time at Solarium Kitchen. Food was great and the people working were great!

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  9. HappyFoodie

    Seattle

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    In true T'day tradition, the turkey was dry;-) Thank goodness, everything else was yummy ... and so many kinds of "yummy" to enjoy. I made reservations several weeks ago and there were lots of tables still available in our time slot, but we were still seated at a small table in the main aisle next to the loud music. Despite being on "main street" for all wait staff to pass by, we seldom got our coffees topped off. More importantly, I had a slight spill that required a towel to clean up, but no wait staff came to our rescue, and we had to do our best with a cocktail napkin that was under the creamers. Hate to think that our poor service [which never happened when I came with my husband] was caused because we were "just a couple of old ladies" who would stereotypically be bad tippers but the evidence was overwhelming. WRONG! We both gave generous tips because we thought that people who work on Thanksgiving deserve extra thanks.

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  10. rsa0099

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Very nice Thanksgiving buffet! We enjoyed the holiday food, dessert, and good ambience. Good selection of seafood.

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  11. SnowR

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    We didn’t realize this is the Hilton hotel restaurant.

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  12. JIMMY

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The steak is not of good quality, and is difficult to chew.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    Nobody was there to greet us. No reservation should have been made because all it said was "seat" yourself. This restaurant should really just be available for the hotel guests. I respect the server because he really put in the work being alone. Anyways.. I don't think I would come here again.

    1 person found this helpful

  14. Seabrooks123

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We didn't eat the food. The drinks were fine, but just getting our drinks at the bar was painfully long, and so we figured the same would happen with our food. There was one bartender, and the person that was behind the bar serving us was not the bartender, but a very nice person. The skylight windows were filthy.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food. Good service. A little pricey for what it is but i will definitely go back.

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  16. Hawkeye

    Seattle

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great selection for Father’s Day buffet. Price was good. No lines, good flow.

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  17. MattC

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Decided to go somewhere new for mothers day and we were disappointed in the overall experience. The mother's day Buffet was ok at best. Dry chicken and salmon. Constantly running out of food, and just not a big selection for the pricing. Plus the ridiculous 21% added gratuity for a buffet where the only service you're getting is someone coming around and bringing you a mimosa is out of this world. For the price of about $375 for 4 adults (plus 2 kids which are free) to eat is just insane. Wouldn't go back.

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  18. HermioneG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Overall not great. We went for Mother’s Day brunch. The Hilton itself felt like an airport hotel, and this restaurant is right off the main lobby. Food was well below expectations for the price (brunch buffet was $140 for two before tip). All the servers had name badges for other hotel areas (e.g. hotel manager, housekeeping, etc) so it may be that the Mother’s Day brunch isn’t representative of the normal restaurant. Buffet was an assortment of rather unappetizing/sad looking dishes. Popcorn shrimp looked like raw tater tots. Sad-looking assortment of pastries. Bagels but no toaster. The list goes on…

    1 person found this helpful

  19. Marry

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Very loud ,we were seated in the back of the room,feels like we were at olive garden or ihope somewhere

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  20. AmyL

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    This is a hidden place offers great ambience- It’s quiet but busy who I allows you to enjoy dining and socializing.

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  21. Bryan

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a great setup for mother's day. Start was very courteous and responsive and the food was very enjoyable

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  22. elizabetha

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The Easter brunch buffet was absolutely delicious. We dined on fresh omelets, Belgian waffles and Vinny French toast, clams and mussels, salmon, bagels, breakfast potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables, and so much more. To top it all off, we all selected a dessert from the pastry table. Mine was a decadent chocolate mousse cake. Everything was wonderful. Might go a bit earlier next time as I feel like things were dwindling towards the end of our dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  23. CourtneyL

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Easter brunch. WAY overpriced for what you got. Way understaffed. Scinchy with mimosas(bottomless). Never again.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. JeffW

    Naples

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Overall great experience. Terrific service and wonderful selection of buffet brunch foods. Would certainly go there again for their specialty Easter brunch!

    1 person found this helpful

  25. BECE

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great buffet, lovely decor, easy parking, pleasant personal. Could do better with the black tea - English breakfast! Bigalow is low grade, there was no Tazo for the black tea, however all green teas and herbal teas were in the Tazo range. So, if you want a good up of tea with your food I'd recommend bringing your own. While there is a Starbucks in the buffet area they were only serving the hotel Bigalow brand...nasty.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. ericgabe

    Seattle

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    There was good selection of food. The Prime Rib was a bit overdone, but everything else was very good.

    1 person found this helpful

  27. Surbhi

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food2service1ambience4
    Good food and beautiful ambience but very slow service

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  28. DougS

    Seattle

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, attentive, thoughtful service with scrumptious food and an airy ambiance!

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  29. KristineM

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Easy parking, very friendly and attentive staff, great food. There was an odor in the restaurant that smelled like wet carpet.

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  30. GarryP

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We came to Solarium Kitchen and Bar to listen and dance to a jazz group doing a cabaret-themed event. We we pleased with the menu choices and pleasantly surprised at the reasonable prices for a hotel restaurant. Good and service were fantastic!

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  31. DivyaP

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Valentine’s Day- 3 course dinner Starter - Tomato Bisque - it was great! Entree - Northwest King Salmon - bad! Salmon was tough and dry; there was no horseradish pistachio crust on it, as it says in the dish description; Salmon was very plain, like the one you would expect to get at a deli; Polenta was salty Dessert - red velvet cake - okay; cake and frosting were not moist; felt like it was not freshly made

    1 person found this helpful

  32. ChrisF

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    The Valentines menu was limited but appreciated. Unfortunately, the food wasn't very good for the price. Very disappointing.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Besides the food I may have had an allergic reaction to it was great

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  34. Pauly

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    New tear party

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  35. Eileen

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    This review might be a bit unfair. It was New Year's Eve, and set up in a completely different room. A couple of things to note. The lights were way too bright for a New Year's Eve party. It seemed to be pretty understaffed. No one ever asked us if we wanted any extra water, and we had to ask for our food, Dessert, etc. The bar they had set up was not complete. We couldn't order Prosecco, and within an hour they were out of some items. I think I saw the same staff for breakfast in the morning. As I mentioned, maybe they are just way understaffed. The band was fun and I'm glad they had Kim come in to sing too. Nice dance floor. I would recommend the solarium for a future dinner and music/dancing. I would go back to the solarium and Thursday night dancing. However, they need to reevaluate for larger events.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This restaurant is nestled within the Bellevue Hilton's lobby floor level. Their Thanksgiving buffet is fabulous and highly recommended. Their regular and special event menu is really good too. Slightly pricey (but unsurprising for Bellevue/Microsoft area. The staff are fast, efficient, friendly and attentive.

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  37. Trish

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Gentleman reception excellent. No table cloths which disappoint us for a reserved expensive formal Christmas buffet. Food was Luke warm. Desserts good. Two mimosas included but only got one. Asked for second drink to 2 employees but never got them. Finally left after 20 minutes from last request.

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  38. NathalieA

    Seattle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I told them multiple times and to multiple people that we were celebrating my daughters 13 birthday. No acknowledgement made, no candles or special desert. We have been there before with a nicer experience. I will never go back. I am disappointed to say the least.

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  39. singinglady

    Seattle

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Christmas Brunch Buffet was Overall Very Good. Reasonable price as $52 for Adult / $46 for Senior (62 years old and over). We enjoyed it. Thank You!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Annual Christmas brunch tradition

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • 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

FAQs

Solarium Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (425) 450-4152.

Solarium Kitchen & Bar is rated 3.6 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Solarium Kitchen & Bar

300 112th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    Bellevue
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Asian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking available on both the 1st and 3rd floor of the Bellevue Hilton Hotel
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erick Gonzales
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.solariumkitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (425) 450-4152
  • Private party facilities
    Solarium Kitchen and Bar features three private dining rooms that can accommodate parties from 15 to 100. Additionally we have the Skyview Ballroom and our Grand Ballroom which can hold over 700 guests for larger events and celebrations. Featuring complimentary parking and easy access from I-405.
  • Private party contact
    Thomas Hope: (425) 450-4177
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