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Solid Grill & Bar

Housed in the historic 8th St Marketplace, Solid Grill & Bar, focuses on local food and beers. We feature eleven local beers on tap; a selection that changes based on the availability of the best offerings from the local brewers. The food is both classic and daring. The menu is wide enough to please any guest while narrow enough to ensure quality and freshness. Vaulted ceilings, brick arches, natural wood, and warm tones make Solid Grill and Bar the perfect dining getaway. The walls are decked with local art that has a distinctly Boise theme. Solid has two happy hours daily from four to six pm and ten to midnight with half priced drinks and a unique appetizer menu. Every Friday and Saturday Solid stays up extra late serving breakfast from midnight to four in the morning.
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16 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(16 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 16 reviews
5 stars
(4)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Noise Level
2.4 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • great for outdoor dining(6)
  • good for groups(5)
  • fit for foodies(4)
  • great for lunch(3)
  • hot spot(3)
  • late-night find(3)
Solid Grill & Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Solid Grill & Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Graduation

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I had a great graduation lunch with my friends and family. I'm glad I chose solid as my event place."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view, late-night find, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Solid Grill & Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Yummy

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"Food was delicious and service was great! My group had a wonderful time."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 3 for Solid Grill & Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Food and Service

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The menu had something for everyone. Spoiler alert - when it says spicy it means spicy! The food was outstanding. Our server was extremely helpful with suggestions, but never hovered. The entire dining experience was nice. The lighting is something to see, especially the lights over the bar. The music on the patio was great, although it was a bit chilly so we ate inside."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Solid Grill & Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Shrimp and grits with sausage

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Shrimp and grits with sausage gravy were a killer combo!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Solid Grill & Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

College Bar Scene

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service was great food was great. Definitely do not take your sweatheart here for a romantic evening. Its very bar like bright lights even after they dimmed them. I requested a private table and we seated literally right next to a lounge area for playing board games with shelves full of family games. My wife and I began having a quiet personal conversation an we were interrupted by a young couple loud and obnoxious playing board games no more that 6 feet away. We had to ask to be moved to a more private table. Again great food and drinks but not a romantic place to eat. I will not be returning again unless Im with the guys and they drag me there kicking and screaming. Great location, great menu get rid of the college bar scene gear. Cheers"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 6 for Solid Grill & Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The atmosphere was great!

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The atmosphere was great! Our potatoes were cold the first time, sent them back, they were raw and warm the second time. We did not get a discount on meal other than 'your desert is free', but that's because it was Valentines day. Anyway, I won't order the Augraten potatoes again, my friends meals were okay. It is a hot location for a place in downtown Boise, loved the pillows on the bench behind us, I really appreciated the accomadations for my awesome date. Thank you!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Solid Grill & Bar
Based on the average of (10) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
0 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.4 / 5
(Very Good) 3.4 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic