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Solera in Minneapolis is a three star Spanish restaurant. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and fine wines. This place is good for groups.
Solera was voted "One of the World's Top 10 New Restaurants" by Food & Wine Magazine.Solera is a truly unique venue that transports you to Barcelona with its vibrant Spanish decor and authentic Tapas, perfect for sampling and sharing. Tapas, or "small plates" is a dining tradition that has long been a part of Spain's culture. Tapas dining encourages tasting a variety of unique foods to create a lively and entertaining experience. Beautiful city views grace the event space for up to 1200 guests. Open Late Night. Reservations encouraged.Join us for our "Flavors of Spain" Wine Dinners held the fourth Thursday of each month from March through August - Details and tickets available online at www.Solera-Events.com.
3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I'm torn about Solera. The paella is amazing, and a good deal at $24. But the tapas are very hit or miss and quite expensive. Plus, the decor suggests fine dining, even romantic dining, but with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their late night happy hour specials. The sangria is cheap and the tapas are anywhere from $3-10. Both the shrimp and mushroom croquetas were fabulous and the stuffed peppers with goat cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this review probably won't be a help to most of you. . . . I didn't order any food. And I only ordered a coke, so no sampling off the drink menu. But I was there, that has to count for something....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are two reasons to visit Solera: Happy Hour and the rooftop deck. Unfortunately, the two are mutually exclusive - no HH on the roof. Sad face. Prices here are normally prohibitive. Even though...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in after the fireworks on the 4th for a drink. I thought the atmosphere was great. The bartender, nay, the mixologist seemed very knowledgeable and mixed a very good drink. A bit pricey but I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this would be a higher rating, but the food was so-so. There were a few things that were great, like my cocktail. It was a a vodka martini with chambord, and was served with crackers with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm done with this place. I've been three times now and I'm officially done. I want to like it but I always leave disappointed and broke. Way too expensive for what you get. The front desk is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went strictly for the late happy hour on a weeknight. the rooftop scene is awesome, laid back, and and some old school movie showing on a projector. only negative, kitchen closes early and no...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first night home in Minneapolis, I was really craving Spanish food. Unfortunately my family was too lazy to drive downtown so we wandered around until we figured out every restaurant in the city...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Sangria. So the fact that you can get Sangria during happy hour here, is something that is greatly pleasing to me.I really don't eat pork anymore, which seems to make up the bulk of their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place because of their late night happy hour. That's all I come here for. Cheap tapas and cheap drinks and if you go on a week night, its nice and quiet. I wouldn't go there for dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
beautiful decor and definitely a trendy placedespite having a slight snobbish feel, the food was excellent and the waitress was very very nice (only issue is that she took more than 10 minutes after...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, after being re-directed to this restaurant by an employee of the orginal restaurant I wanted to dine at (Barrio's), I thought that although I wouldn't be getting the mexican treats I craved for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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I had been a frequenter of Solera because of their great food and wine selection. I took my family there whie they were visiting from Chicago, a group of 10 people. My dad ordered a bottle of wine, they didn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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My husband & I have been loyal to Solera (we had the luck of making dinner reservations for New Year's, so we did not get stuck out in the cold or miss out on our money's worth of drinks). My only reservation...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was completely underwhelmed. Stopped in for some pre-show tappas and wine. The wine selection was unimpressive - and they were out of the two that that I wanted to try. The tappas selection was vast...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding tapas by any standard. Wide selection of excellent, tasty, and nicely presented food. Service is spot on. Prices not bad at all. I will be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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For my sisters birthday this last weekend, she chose to go to Solera's to celebrate. At the beginning I had been very reluctant to go since I have never been there before, but once we arrived we all had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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I have been to Solera's a couple of times so far and have had fun experiences. live music and cool atmosphere added alot to the night! The drink specials they have are great and the price isnt to shabby! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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I went out for girls' night a little while ago. We always try to find a place we've never been before. Some places we've gone have either been too expensive or not enough of a "fun" environment. We went to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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I just recently visited Solera's for the first time and had a wonderful time! I went with a bunch of girl friends for a night out and the staff could not have been more helpful and nice. The atmosphere is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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i love visting soleras for a night out on the town. it is near all of the downtown partys! it can be a little crowded but what place downtown on saturday night isn't? right? the music and entertainment is good...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
kick ass.they got this late night special - three dollar appetizers and beers - and their appetizers are real good - they got this one like mini-sandwich with pork in it I think - its pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Solera is our FAVORITE restaurant! This place is awesome. The food is great, the service is super accomodating, and the prices can't be beat. I loved the atmosphere of this place - very casual, very young and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Just visited this restaurant for the first time...What a gorgeous space?! This is one of the few places Barcelona has been recreated tastefully. The food was delightful and our professional server guided us...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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There has been a lot of disappointment in Solera as of late. I agree that it is not smart to judge an eatery/bar on one experience. NYE was a massive disaster. It is also smart to read reviews spanning back 6...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is insanely overpriced for only half-way decent tapas. The drinks are overpriced too. They do have some deals on happy hour so it can be worth it for that.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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I have to say that I'm reading posts about Solera with disbelief. The comment "I gave the bar a chance to regain our confidence in this place and was told they were not interested in our business." doesn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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I cannot begin to voice how upset I am with Solera and their NYE celebration. Dissapointment and disgust are probably the best words I can use. Several other reviews have been written, so I will not ramble on,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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I have to say that I'm reading posts about Solera with disbelief. The comment "I gave the bar a chance to regain our confidence in this place and was told they were not interested in our business." doesn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Please read every review in the last 6 months. It appears that we are not alone. Something has obviously changed at this place. I do not feel that my previous review was unfair. Everything I said was factual....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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I have always been a fan of Solera. I must say that I was a frequent customer especially because their sangria - in my opinion, it is the best in town. However, because of the experience I had on NYE's, I will...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Please read every review in the last 6 months. It appears that we are not alone. Something has obviously changed at this place. I do not feel that my previous review was unfair. Everything I said was factual....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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I will never again return to Solera just because of New Years Eve 2009. I had never been there and now will not go no matter what! I had a lot of fun sitting in the gay bar across the street by myself because...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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AS USUAL, MY GIRLFRIEND AND I BATTLED OVER WETHER TO GO OUT ON NYE OR NOT. I DID NOT WANT TO GO OUT BECAUSE I KNOE WHAT TO EXPECT. SHE CONVINCED ME TO GO TO SOLERA. THE ONLY REASON FOR ME POSTING THIS IS...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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As I see there are alot of mixed reviews of NYE I would like to say that I had a good time. In perspective, was it a packed house on NYE?...ya. Was it busy and did you have to wait for drinks...ya? But what do...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Don't ever go to Solera for NYE. You've been warned. Management at this place is HORRID; reading others reviews across the web confirms this. I had the same experience of waiting outside for over an hour to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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We had prepaid tickets for NYE at Solera, which was advertised to be a great time. We got there and had to wait in a line in the freezing cold for over an hour. When we finally made it to the door the boucer...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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I was one of the unfortunate ones who attended Solera's NYE party. Not only was I outside for hours waiting to get in, coat check was a nightmare and getting a drink was a nightmare. I was so mad I left early...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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My boyfriend and I spent $146 to go to this dreadful event. This monte carlo themed disaster. Apparently there were going to be bond girls and body paint? Where was this? And an open bar pass??? Well, I bought...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Worst new years ever. Anyone who gave them a five star review must be an employee at Solera. My party waited for an hour to get in, even though we had tickets. Then after waiting an hour to check our coats in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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I hate to give a bad review, but the event that took place at Solera on NYE leaves me no option. For those of you who had fun, you are lucky! I dont know how you pulled it off, I can usually make the best of a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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We paid $73/ticket for what was advertised to be a great NYE party. However...even though we had prepaid for our tickets, we had to wait in the freezing cold for well over an hour. Luckily we had on long...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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We paid $73/ticket for what was advertised to be a great NYE party. However...even though we had prepaid for our tickets, we had to wait in the freezing cold for well over an hour. Luckily we had on long...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
THE WORST NEW YEAR'S EVE ORGANIZATION IMAGINABLE. Solera is great for dinner, but had I not been too drunk and cut in line, I would have been outside for 1.5-2 hours on New Year's Eve, as the line...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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My friends and I were very excited for Solera's NYE party. However, it turned out to be one of the worst nights /event experiences. Similar to the other reviewers, we purchased tickets in advance with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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TERRIBLE NEW YEARS. As the other people wrote, we pre-paid $70 days in advance and we were excited for the party. Upon our arrival, the doors were not even OPENED (even though it "started" at 9), and we had to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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I will agree with everyone on here that the Solera NYE bash was the WORST ever. I called, however, and they are offering full refunds for the horrible experience. This was run by a production company and not...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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This party was a complete joke, we prepaid for our tickets and sat outside in 5 degree weather for an hour. This was the most poorly planned party I have ever experienced. After waiting an hour in line...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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GREAT PARTY SOLERA!! So we got there early and sat at the bar got some food and got some great drinks from Keri and watched the line form out side. the host got us are wrist bands and we walked up to the party...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Solera's had by far the absolute worst New Year's party ever experienced. Not only did people have to wait outside for two plus hours to get in (even though they had previously purchased a ticket to get in)...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Have you ever wanted to experience a poorly planned, understaffed NYE party? Solera is your place. Lets begin with an hour wait outside for people who PREPAID. Once you finally get to the door your met by...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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HORRIBLE PLANNING! I WILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN, AND I DO NOT RECOMEND IT. AFTER PAYING $70 WE GOT TO WAIT OUTSIDE FOR OVER AN HOUR... THEN WHEN WE GOT IN THE DOOR (AFTER GETTING PAST THE RUDE BOUNCERS) WE...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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GREAT PARTY SOLERA!! So we got there early and sat at the bar got some food and got some great drinks from Keri and watched the line form out side. the host got us are wrist bands and we walked up to the party...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Went to Solera for a friend's birthday party. The food and service was OK just average. Thing i liked best was the atmosphere and the live music, drinks were good to!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Solera for two reasons. Reason No. 1 - I met one of my favorite food writers, Anthony Bourdain, there last fall. Reason No. 2. - The communal style of eating it forces you to engage in....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Did you know that Solera can host weddings, special events and large group events. Their banquet hall is BEAUTIFUL - the whole restaurant is amazing! If your looking for someplace different give them a call!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is delicious, much better than the average tapas place I have been to. However, the service is extremely slow. I was here with a group of 12 ppl for a work dinner, and I was famished before...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went to Solera with my husband and a good friend. We made a reservation at Open Table, so were seated immediately. The bar and restaurant were both packed with lively patrons and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here quite a bit and hesitated to give it 5-stars because of my last experience. But it does have a great selection of tapas and they are only a few bucks during the late night happy hour....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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My wife and I went there to use a $60 gift card that we had. What an embarrassment, we ordered 6-7 different items and they were OK at best. The stuffed figs were cold and gross!! For the price they charge for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the worst dining-out experience of my life... Uppity, pretentous, rude, inattentive... It's like they think they're Le Bernadin, Alinea, Chez Panisse, or The French Laundry -- whereas...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There were a lot of waiters and waitresses on a Tuesday night, but the service was pretty crappy. We were first put at a table with a flickering ceiling light and then asked to be moved to a place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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My co workers and I went to Solera because we have heard of their great roof top. We went there and had a fine time but when it came to the bill I have never had such a horrible experience. First, we ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you do anything at Solera, make sure you go to the rooftop patio and have a drink. The view is awesome. Unfortunately, drink specials do not apply on the patio. However, they do have a great happy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a group dinner here (20 ppl) in a private room upstairs, and everyone had a great time. The room was a little under decorated, but nice. The food was fantastic and everyone was happy and full...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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I am usually the fun person, who picks the great places to go in the family. My cousin was up from Florida, and I bragged about Solera and the Tapas, Sangria, etc. I went with my parents and her. CRAZY!! We...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVED Solera. We started upstairs on the roof-top deck. It was the opening day upstairs as it was the mark of the beginning of spring! Apparently they show movies up there in the summer,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
While the rooftop music is awesome, their take on a mojito is a bit weak. WARNING - if you start a tab, closely review it before signing off. They tend to 'add' to your tab if have a few people on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to give them five stars, but they are just so damn expensive and have managed to miss the point of tapas. Sadly, most of America has turned the food that is practically thrown at you for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's really no other place in town for late-night dining and drinking. In the summer it is probably the only restaurant in Minneapolis that fools you into believing you're in a big city. Order a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solera is a gorgeous Spanish-Tapas themed restaurant/bar with 3 floors and a rooftop patio that is unparallel to any in the city. Their food is excellent and has been written up in prestigious...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their roof top patio in the summertime! It's got an NYC feel and vibe to it. They have a lot of tapas to chose from during their happy hour but not too many drink specials.It is pretty inside...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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We just got back from Solera's and I promised Steve the manager I would write a great review on our first time there! After much researching online and reading reviews, I decided to make reservations at...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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My first experience at Solera was a rooftop movie on a Sunday summer night. I consider it one of the best nights I've had in DT Minneapolis. Great service, fun idea. I've also had dinner at the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chick peas and spinach with roasted garlic alioliDeviled eggs with blue crab and cuminCumin roasted pumpkin seedsGrilled asparagus with lomo and MahonSpiced marcona almondsMushrooms "a la Plancha"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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I guess I should be excited about eating at Solera.I was. After eatting from the prescribed menu I felt under whelmed.I did enjoy some of the choice, but some of the others were, well, OK.Not sure if I'd go...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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I guess I should be excited about eating at Solera. I was. After eatting from the prescribed menu I felt under whelmed. I did enjoy some of the choice, but some of the others were, well, OK. Not sure if I'd go...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There was 11 of us that went there to celebrate my fiance's birthday. If you plan on going with a group of people, big or small, you should make reservations, especially during dinner time. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting interior decor. Server was friendly but a bit scattered. We stuck to tapas. The menu descriptions of the tapas are very spare, so often what showed up wasn't what we were expecting. Next...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solera's bar is the best place in the TC for Tapas. The restaurant is a bit lackluster, not quite up to the same level. We had paella and it was kind of gummy and tepid. I'll keep coming back for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food, nice presentation, great happy hour! Their Sangria is really good, very juicy. I also like the piquillo peppers and the chorizo burgers. If you want to go on an impressive date, take em...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty kooky inside for Minneapolis. Under-the-sea meets Starry Night meets Hundertwasser.Go for the late night happy hour. No longer $2 tapas, but still pretty cheap at $4ish. The patio is super,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
nice patio movie nights.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner last night....dish portions are small so 5 tapas was good for two people.grilled duck - was too dry but was a good savory dishchorizo stuffed dates with bacon and goat cheese - very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend, the bride, was having her girl's night out here, so we meet her at the rooftop. Took awhile for the elevator to come down but since I had just walk from my hotel (graves) in my cute but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I met a friend there for drinks and dinner the other night.First...the cocktails. Average priced for a downtown bar. Bartenders were very friendly and helpful. (sorry guys, no female bartenders...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh it is always so fun to leave the big city and come to (a big oe for mid-Westerners) city where as you sit down the watier asks "Now..have you had tapas before?"Plenty of space, comfy booths, decent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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My wife and I absolutely love Solera! We have been there numerous times and have never been disappointed... Infact we got married on the rooftop 2 1/2 years ago.. We tell everyone we know to go there! If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have found that Minneapolis has a number of really good restaurants, and Solera is one of the best in my opinion. One of the most fun evenings I have ever had started at Solera!The tapas are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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Solera was so much fun a few Saturdays ago.....the rooftop, not sure if it has a name or not but our group had a wonderful time. They have a DJ who is OK but give them credit for a great time much more relaxed...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Wonderful service, wonderful atmosphere, friendly people, great food, reasonable prices in my book. Amazing menu offered choices for everyone in our party, from age 7 on up. It was great to try a bunch of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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We have been frequenting Solera for about a year. We are thoroughly addicted to the Sobrasada and anything with honey and cheese. We have always had good service there, but it is not the type of restaurant nor...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely outstanding in every way; one of the most all-around terrific dining experiences I've had in a long time. Impeccable service, beautiful decor, inventive and creative dishes superbly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't consume any food when I was there but its the perfect place to bring a date or freinds and watch a movie on the roof during the summer months. It gets packed so go a little early. Truely a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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I was so excited to learn about Solera. While vacationing in Spain I found this great little restaurant/bar called Solero, so I absolutely had to check out this place here in the States! I was pleasantly...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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I was excited to try Solera after reading reviews on this sight. I was afraid of "snooty". I hate snooty! Got there at 5 on Friday night. Our res. was for 5:30 but we got to town early. Three smiling lovelies...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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I love Solera. I've probably been there 10 times and had a great experience every time. My favorite thing about this restaurant is that it offers something DIFFERENT. Although I have so many tappas favorites...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We managed to nail the pleasure den seating and kicked off our shoes to enjoy the massive table that was set before us. Our meal consisted of 2 large plates, 8 small plates, and 3 desserts. The meal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here about 3 times in one week that I happened to be in Minneapolis on tour. Who knew MN could be so hip. The tapas menu is amazing... This place would have gotten 5 stars if it weren't for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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One of the best happy hour in downtown! (But- its only available at the bar.) The tapas are fantastic (but expensive if you go any other time than happy hour). Great vibes and service. Will come back again and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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My boyfriend and I have been to Solera a half a dozen times since it opened. Despite what some people have said on this site, this restaurant provides great value and we've had very pleasant each time we've...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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My boyfriend and I have been to Solera a half a dozen times since it opened. Despite what some people have said on this site, this restaurant provides great value and we've had very pleasant each time we've...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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We decided to check out Solera for my girlfriend's birthday, 6.26.06. As we walked up to the host stand, I noticed a sneer pass the hostess's lips. She told us that they were only seating for the bar and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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We decided to check out Solera for my girlfriend's birthday, 6.26.06. As we walked up to the host stand, I noticed a sneer pass the hostess's lips. She told us that they were only seating for the bar and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Heard great reviews on Solera and went there on my birthday. Food was above average but portion size to dollar paid was unacceptable to me. I went with two others and one was fine with the "value" whereas the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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i first went to solera on was a friday night around 8 30. we hadn't made reservations so there was no available seating but we could sit at the bar. it was fairly busy but the crowd made it exciting. the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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We were able to make reservations on Mother's Day (unexpected, but nice).Aside from one small glitch of the restaurant not having a high chair, it was a fantastic first experience. (They do have high chairs,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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We were able to make reservations on Mother's Day (unexpected, but nice). Aside from one small glitch of the restaurant not having a high chair, it was a fantastic first experience. (They do have high chairs,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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First time to Solera. Our waitress unfortunately wasn't much help with the wine, a brief description on the wine list would have proved helpful. Our other pet peave was that whenever a dish was brought out...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dont miss the Sangria on the rooftop. This is "theeee" spot to be on a warm summer night in downtown. The Mojitos aint bad either!
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent tapas restaurant with an extensive variety of dishes. During a weeknight, Solera was about 75% filled, indicating its popularity. On this night, it attracted a young crowd about 20-35...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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Six of us went to Solera for dinner before a show at the State Theater. None of us had been here before. Our waiter was very helpful, patient and had a good sense of humor. He took time to explain and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Six of us went to Solera for dinner before a show at the State Theater. None of us had been here before. Our waiter was very helpful, patient and had a good sense of humor. He took time to explain and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Wow, all of these complaints here and I find none of them to be true. Everytime I go to Solera I have an amazing experience. I highly recommend the food to everyone, service impecable and the ambiance was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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I've been to Solera many times and have always enjoyed it. My wife and I have gone with different people everytime and they have all enjoyed it as well. Great for a couple or group of four. The small plate...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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After having traveled in Spain I was very excited to try Solera. We LOVED it. The food was very authentic. As for the value, we found it to be quite reasonable. The portion sizes were larger than we've found...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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I'm so glad I tried Solera with the girls and didn't bring my husband. He would have made us go to another restaurant for dinner, right after "dinner" at Solera! Our server was very good, she helped us choose...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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I went to Solera tonight on the basis of the previous reviews. It's Wednesday and the place was mostly empty except for two tables and one person at the bar. After eating, I could see why. I ordered 4 plates....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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My boyfriend and I had been to Solera several years ago for Valentine's Day and loved it! So, for his 30th birthday celebration, he decided he wanted a group of friends to dine together at Solera. Our group...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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Bad service. Rude service. Bad non- filling food priced way to high.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the true great places to go for tapas. The chef who originated this restaurant is one of the best the Twin Cities has to offer. It came along at a great time too when something new was needed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Great decor. Nice, cozy booths for 2. Small servings for sampling. Drinks a bit pricey. Menu requires food dictionary.OUR EXPERIENCE: God help you if the waitstaff somehow mixes up on who is supposed to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Great decor. Nice, cozy booths for 2. Small servings for sampling. Drinks a bit pricey. Menu requires food dictionary. OUR EXPERIENCE: God help you if the waitstaff somehow mixes up on who is supposed to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Great time had by all. I was in a group of 8 for a friend's bridal party. Our waiter Steve was awesome. Very helpful with menu and wine list. Food was great, lots of different things to try, which is fun. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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The place is for the people that are all about image. I'm not, so that's probably why I didn't care for it, plus they could have just as well slapped me in the face when I got the bill. In all actuallity the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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The menu for Solera is quite extensive, and the artwork adds a beautiful touch to the authenticity of this restaurant. What I really like is the seperate tapas bar, which is open later than the regular...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Friday night. By phone they said "hour wait," but @ 9:30 plenty of tables, inside & out.Food was great. Grilled sausages, spicy beef tenderloin (not spicy but good), baked egg/sausage, grilled veggies (YUM) =...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Friday night. By phone they said "hour wait," but @ 9:30 plenty of tables, inside & out. Food was great. Grilled sausages, spicy beef tenderloin (not spicy but good), baked egg/sausage, grilled veggies (YUM) =...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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The seating was prompt, but the rooftop was not serving food. Our server was rude and knew nothing about the wine. In fact, she recommended a white wine that turend out being red. The waitress checked back...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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Words fail me. I love, love, love, love, LOVE this place. Everything about it is perfect. I've been half a dozen times, and every time is the same - the food is brilliant, the service is better than any place...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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Words fail me. I love, love, love, love, LOVE this place. Everything about it is perfect. I've been half a dozen times, and every time is the same - the food is brilliant, the service is better than any place...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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I see a few less than complimentary reviews here, one from a self-proclaimed world traveler, and here's what I can tell you--EVERYONE thinks they know tapas. And guess what? It's different wherever you go, so...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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The Good : Its a hip place with a nice trendy feel. The techno/dance music fits the upscale ambiance. This feels like a place to be seen at. The Bad: Ive visited Tapas bars throughout the country and Solera is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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What a fantastic special occasion restaurant! The servers were so helpful with the menu throughout the meal, and all the dishes arrived very promptly. I recommend the veal & chorizo meatballs, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2005
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This chic Spanish-inspired restaurant offers over 40 hot and cold tapas -- small, savory samplings that encourage guests to try a little of several dishes -- and one of the largest sherry menus you've ever...
frommers.com - user review
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spanish decor. tapas and other spanish dishes include shrimp or scallop a la plancha made with serrano ham and saffron, fried calamari with smoked-paprika aoli, steamed shrimp with avocado vinaigrette, clams...
usrg.com - user review
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backstage at bravo serves midwestern cuisine with flair. the singing wait staff belts out show tunes in this dining spot in the midst of the minneapolis theater district. the 220-seat restaurant is stylish and...
wcities.com - user review
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tapas top the menu...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Backstage At Bravo in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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