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Solera

900 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (612) 338-0062
Solera
Price:
$$$
Best of Citysearch:
Bar Scene 2006, Small Plates 2004
Hours:
Restaurant: Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Lounge: Mon-Thu 4pm-1am, Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 5pm-2am, Sun 4pm-11pm

Message from Solera

Solera

Valentines is near. Make your reservation now!

  • Late Night Happy Hour
  • Award Winning Food
  • DJ's Friday & Saturday Nights

Reservations for Valentines Day are still available in the dining room. Featuring an 8 course Chef's Tasting and Dessert.

Our Valentines Day Event on Thursday the 14th, Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th set on the second floor features an 8 course Chef's Tasting with dessert for $60 inclusive. It also includes live music and Flamenco performances by the cities top artists.

Tickets will be available online shortly.

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Editorial Review for Solera – by Donna Tabbert Long

In Short
Vibrant mosaics, contemporary sculpture, curving booths, floating glass light fixtures--everything about this art nouveau-styled space indicates it's not your average tapas bar. A youthful, high-energy crowd keeps the vibe bouncing. La Belle Vie's Josh Thoma and Tim McKee have outdone themselves creating artful, flavor-savvy cuisine. Entrees such as garlicky roasted monkfish and strip loin with mushrooms are finely executed, but it's the 40-plus small plates arriving like mini-masterpieces that are the showstoppers.

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Insider Tips

The Extras

Parties of 10 can reserve the Alhambra Room, where luxurious fabrics form a canopy above a low table surrounded by dozens of pillows.

What to Drink

Sample some of the almost 40 sherries offered--the largest selection you'll find in the state.

Parking

There's free valet parking after 10pm.

User Reviews for Solera

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/13/2008 Posted by Raterguy

I've been dropping in at Solera for the late night happy hour recently (half price drafts and sangria, $2 off cocktails, $2-3 tapas) and always enjoy the bar and the great specials, but last Tuesday was the first night of a cool new band at Solera. They said their name was Tico Tico, and they played a lot of latin jazz and salsa and some African sounding music. The music was great, not too loud, but very energetic. I was told that the bass player was from Ivory Coast, and he sounded amazing. I was really expecting to see some dancing, because the music was perfect for it. Maybe this week. Regardless, I'll be back on Tuesdays to hear some more.

Pros: Great live music on Tuesdays!!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/28/2008 Posted by auom

So my husband and I went here for our anniversary and they seated us in a cozy two person booth. It started out quiet, but then a group of seven people came in and sat next us and although they were a little loud, our experience was still good. We tried 5 tapas plates and most of them were very good. My favorite was dish was the veal meatball and I loved the sangria (although it could've used a little more fruit). The ambience is very nice; it can be romantic if you sit in one of their cozy booths, but if you want more noise and liveliness, then I suggested sitting in the room with the bar. All in all a great place to go if you want to have a romantic night or if you want to go as a group.

Pros: Food, amience, services

Cons: Big parties can ruin romantic dates, parking

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Editor's Review

Foodies clamour for a table at this Spanish-inspired downtown hot spot.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

The Extras

Parties of 10 can reserve the Alhambra Room, where luxurious fabrics form a canopy above a low table surrounded by dozens of pillows.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • In the lounge

Notable Chef

  • Josh Thoma
  • Tim McKee

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Restaurant: Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
  • Lounge: Mon-Thu 4pm-1am
  • Fri 4pm-2am
  • Sat 5pm-2am
  • Sun 4pm-11pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • Mediterranean
  • Tapas / Small Plates
  • Spanish

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Romantic Dining
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Fine Dining
  • Notable Wine List
  • People Watching
  • Bar Scene

Recognition for Solera

2006 Editorial Winner - Bar Scene
2004 Audience Winner - Small Plates

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