Whether it be a cocktail while soaking up the sun at the poolside bar, an
expertly prepared meal, or a spirited conversation at the bar, Solaire
Restaurant + Bar offers the best of what is available with the changing
seasons.

Solaire offers a truly local dining destination that offers unexpected and
offbeat twists on local ingredients and flavors. The atmosphere of the
seasonal restaurant changes based on the weather—in the warm weather
months it is a playful experience centered on the indoor/outdoor bar and
the vibrant pool scene and in the foggier months guests can cozy up to the
fireplace or by a fire pit while enjoying a cocktail. Mirroring the laid-back attitude of Santa Cruz, the restaurant and bar incorporate the natural elements of the water, sky and fire in imaginative and modern ways.

Sink your teeth into fresh farm-to-table American comfort food at our Solaire Restaurant + Bar.

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Reservations for Solaire Restaurant + Bar

22 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

(22 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 22 reviews

5 stars

(4)

4 stars

(14)

3 stars

(3)

2 stars

(1)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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fit for foodies(14)
special occasion(7)
good for groups(6)

great for outdoor dining(3)
kid-friendly(3)
romantic(3)

Solaire Restaurant + Bar Reviews List

Review 1 for Solaire Restaurant + Bar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We will try again...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/21/2013

2010

Dined on 04/21/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Need full bar, however bartender does great, handling job for two people
Making creative infused drinks. Service slow for a non busy time. Love the indoor outdoor feeling.
Could use a really good steak, rib eye or porterhouse. The sirloin was not great, we are meat people.
They gave us a complimentary dessert that was beautiful but inedible because wafers were stale.
Good efforts but no good rhythm here yet. Will try again when full liquor license operating. Pool scene looks fun"

Dined on 04/21/2013

2010

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Review 2 for Solaire Restaurant + Bar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is a real gem and what

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2013

2008

Dined on 04/05/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is a real gem and what an improvement over the previous restaurant that was at the same location several years ago before the hotel was the Paradox. The food is excellent, and the wine and drink list good although they do not as yet have a liquor license. The meals are fairly priced but not what you would call a bargain. There is a range of dishes offered for all tastes and the appetizer we tried (calamari) was excellent with the restaurant's own special touch. We went there for our son's 25th birthday, and it was a perfect choice."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 3 for Solaire Restaurant + Bar

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

dissapointed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2013

2002

Dined on 03/28/2013

2002

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We have eaten here several times. We were delighted with the local ingredients carefully and delightfully prepared. This last time was terribly disappointing. The gnocchi were unedible, the risotto not much better. My clam chowder tasted thrown together with the celery still raw, lacking in clams and over powered by the bacon. I don't know what happened in the kitchen that night,but if that keeps up the restaurant is doomed."

Dined on 03/28/2013

2002

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Review 4 for Solaire Restaurant + Bar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Has a very nice Valentines

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Has a very nice Valentines dinner here. It is still new enough/in a hotel we were able to get a table when we wanted.

Waitress was very friendly and the fix four course menu was a good selection of local food. Only items we did not finish was the dessert. Everything else was great.

Could see going to the bar in the summer when the pool is open"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 5 for Solaire Restaurant + Bar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Beautiful room - had table

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/13/2013

2007

Dined on 02/13/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Beautiful room - had table right in front of the fireplace. No hard liquor license, but offered bar creative soju (sake?) cocktails. A good, though not extensive, wine list. Seemed a little under-staffed (only one waitress on duty), but they did a really nice job -- attentive, personable, informative. Ordered scallops and they were perfectly done and perfectly presented. I would definitely go back. Give this place a little time to mature and I think it will turn out to be a real local treasure."

Dined on 02/13/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 6 for Solaire Restaurant + Bar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Just Missing the Mark

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/18/2013

2007

Dined on 01/18/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This place is trying really hard, but parts of it still feels like a high end Denny's. That may be too harsh but I think it is the bright lighting and stark white booths that turned me off. They have a great selection of local wines and beer, but no hard liquor license so no cocktail before dinner unless you want one made of soju.

The cheese and charcuterie plate was rather sparse & uneventful. The calamari didn't come with any aoli or lemon wedges - something notably missing. The roasted chicken looked great. My husband polished off his Shrimp and Grits. My steak was good and came w/a side of benaise. The potatoes and broccoli were uneventful & boring. The bread pudding and coconut-kiwi martini desserts were good."

Dined on 01/18/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list

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