Solid Grill & Bar
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mexican / Southwestern, Comfort Food
- Hours of operation
Bar Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
- Phone number
(208) 345-6620
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Executive chef
Dennis Unzicker
- Catering
Off site bar or food catering is available for any special event. Each party is easily tailored to suit your individual needs with endless options available.
- Private party facilities
Main level private room can be reserved for parties up to 30 people. Lower-level banquet room available for parties up to 50 people. Liquid Lounge can be reserved for parties up to 150 people (21 and up only for parties held at Liquid.)
- Private party contact
Jeremy Aevermann: (208) 371-8989
- Neighborhood
Boise
- Cross street
Broad
- Parking details
Metered street parking is available. Non-metered street parking available south of Myrtle and 8th Streets. Parking garages located at 9th and Front Streets and at the Hampton Inn, entrance on Capitol Blvd. First hour free in parking garages.
- Entertainment
Weather permitting, acoustic musicians serenade outdoor diners throughout the warmer months of the year. Live acoustic dinner music is offered indoors Wednesday nights, weekends, and first Thursdays during the winter months.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Just a little fine print, $2 charge will be added for split plates (but you get more fries!). Half-off select drinks and dollar off all apps for happy hours 4-6pm and 10pm-midnight every day!
Starters
Spinach & Artichoke Dip$9.99
served hot with warm baguette and tortilla chips
Chicken Quesadilla$9.99
roasted chicken, molten cheese, green onions & tomatoes, served with salsa and zesty sour cream
Cauliflower Bombers$9.99
lightly tempura battered and flash fried florets tossed with spicy hot wing sauce and served with green goddess dipping sauce
Nacho Platter$14.99
cheese covered chips with jalapenos, olives, green onions, diced tomatoes, black beans, zesty sour cream, guacamole & salsa with choice of chicken or pulled pork
Chipotle Hummus$9.99
served with curried tahini, warm pita bread and veggies
Kimchi Fries$11.99
housemade french fries topped with pulled pork, spicy kimchi & zesty sour cream
Risotto Bites$8.99
panko crusted risotto balls served with honey beurre blanc and balsamic reduction
Hot Wings$12.99
a full pound of bone-in wings in your choice of house bbq, hot, or inferno sauces
Salads
Have any salad as a wrap with fries for just $1 more. Dressing options: white balsamic, green goddess, orange curry, honey mustard, ranch, bleu cheese, caesar
Pear Chèvre Salad$13.99
city peanut candied pecans, fresh pears, red onions, tomatoes & a house rolled pesto chèvre on a bed of greens, served with green goddess dressing
Wild Grains & Greens$12.99
quinoa salad, cucumber, chickpeas, tomatoes, pickled onions, avocado, on a bed of mixed greens & shredded cabbage, served with orange curry vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$11.99
chopped green leaf lettuce tossed in our house caesar dressing and homemade croutons with parmesan cheese and tomatoes
Bleu Idaho Steak Salad*$14.99
grilled, sliced, mid-rare steak over mixed greens with tomatoes, green apples, City Peanut candied pecan, gorgonzola & fried sweet onions, served with white balsamic vinaigrette
Soup & Side Salad$8.99
Just Soup
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$8.99
Just Salad$4.99
House Favorites
Get these with Solid fries by default or go wild with sweet fries, onion rings, quinoa salad, green salad, or soup for $1 extra. No fries over here, because, you know, carbs
Pulled Pork Sandwich$12.99
slow braised pork shoulder with house bbq sauce on a challah roll, served with house slaw
Gyro$11.99
lamb, chicken, or tempeh, with lettuce, tomato, onion, signature tzatziki sauce & feta in a pita
Mediterranean Pita$11.99
hummus, quinoa salad, lettuce, tomato & onion in a whole wheat pita
The Cubano$13.99
a panini-style cuban sandwich with slow-braised pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles & dijon mustard
Classic Club$13.99
triple decker style with turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, onion, tomato, cheddar & swiss cheese on sourdough
BLT Redux$12.99
Sweet and spicy candied bacon, spring mix, and tomato with house chimichurri on ciabatta bread. Sub tempeh for vegan option
Street Tacos$11.99
3 pork or chicken tacos with cabbage, onion & zesty sour cream, served with salsa, guacamole & housemade tortillla chips. Go vegan w/ tempeh & sriracha
Mac and Cheese$13.99
a generous portion of corkscrew noodles in a creamy cheese sauce with weekly mix-ins
- Plain Jane (Vegetarian)$12.99
Chicken & Waffles$17.99
1/2 chicken, fried and served atop a fresh belgian waffle, served with butter & warm maple syrup
Entrées
Shrimp & Grits$19.99
roasted corn and cheddar grits with buttery garlic shrimp, sautéed bell peppers & red onions, topped with a smoky ham and chorizo gravy
Sweet Potato Enchiladas$16.99
Sweet potatoes, black beans, corn and roasted green chiles wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with chipotle chile verde sauce, cashew cheese & chimichurri. Served with avocado and spicy chilli risotto
Chicken Cordon Bleu$20.99
Breaded and baked chicken breast stuffed with bacon, ham, gorgonzola & swiss cheeses. Served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes. Topped with a rich béarnaise sauce
Herb Roasted Chicken$19.99
oven roasted nearly boneless half chicken served over a bed of seasonal risotto with a savory pan sauce and seasonal sautéed vegetables
Solid Salmon*$20.99
pan seared salmon fillet with honey beurre blanc and balsamic reduction, served on a bed of seasonal risotto with seasonal sautéed vegetables
- Get it Blackened with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce$21.99
Solid New York Strip*$21.99
hand rubbed angus new york strip served with potatoes and seasonal veggies
- Get it Blackened with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce$22.99
Burgers
Feel free to do you (within reason). Sub a veggie patty or grilled chicken on any burger for no charge. The fixin's = lettuce tomato, onion, and a pickle on the side. All the burgers come with fries, or upgrade to any of those fancy side substitutions listed earlier
Solid Burger*$10.99
served on a challah bun with mayo and fixin's
- Go for The Whole Monte - Add Both For$12.50
The Defibrillator*$14.99
house made burger, tempura battered bacon, guacamole, hot sauce, pepper jack & the fixin's on a challah bun
The Western Poblano*$14.99
house made burger, poblano peppers, bbq sauce, onion rings, cheddar cheese on a challah bun with mayo and the fixin's
Chipotle Black Jack*$14.99
blackened house burger with pepper jack cheese, chipotle-tomatillo salsa, guacamole & onion rings on a challah bun with mayo and the fixin's
Seoul Burger*$14.99
thai sweet chili marinated burger, kimchi, spicy bacon & mozzarella on a challah bun with mayo and the fixin's
The Veginator$13.99
vegan patty smothered with chili and topped with red onions and cashew cheese sauce with guacamole, served on a ciabatta bun (fork optional)
Desserts
Creme Brulée$6.99
classic vanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar
Chocolate Bread Pudding$8.99
Apologies to all the raisin lovers out there, you won't find any shriveled grapes in this bread pudding! Ours is rich chocolate with a hint of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Served warm with vanilla ice cream and homemade amaretto and caramel sauces
Seasonal Cheesecake$8.99
our amazingly smooth and creamy house made cheesecake with chef's choice seasonal ingredients that will compliment the times and his mood, likely the best you'll ever have! ask your server about this featured dessert
What 142 people are saying
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- 3.8Food
- 4.1Service
- 3.7Ambience
- 3.9Value
Noise • Moderate
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Solid Grill & Bar is rated 4 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.
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405 S 8th Street STE 100 Boise, ID 83702
Additional information
- Cross street
Broad
- Neighborhood
Boise
- Hours of operation
Bar Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
- Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mexican / Southwestern, Comfort Food
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
Metered street parking is available. Non-metered street parking available south of Myrtle and 8th Streets. Parking garages located at 9th and Front Streets and at the Hampton Inn, entrance on Capitol Blvd. First hour free in parking garages.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Dennis Unzicker
- Entertainment
Weather permitting, acoustic musicians serenade outdoor diners throughout the warmer months of the year. Live acoustic dinner music is offered indoors Wednesday nights, weekends, and first Thursdays during the winter months.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(208) 345-6620
- Catering
Off site bar or food catering is available for any special event. Each party is easily tailored to suit your individual needs with endless options available.
- Private party facilities
Main level private room can be reserved for parties up to 30 people. Lower-level banquet room available for parties up to 50 people. Liquid Lounge can be reserved for parties up to 150 people (21 and up only for parties held at Liquid.)
- Private party contact
Jeremy Aevermann: (208) 371-8989