Solera Restaurant & Wine Bar
Virtually every plate is a mouth-melter of lush flavor, artful presentation and wonder.
(303) 388-8429
5410 E Colfax Ave
Denver,
CO
80220
39.7401
-104.9244
Neighborhoods: Park Hill, Northeast Denver, South Park Hill
Hours:
Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-10:30pm
Sat-Sun 5pm-10:30pm
Last updated 6.26.09
What People Are Saying About Solera Restaurant & Wine Bar
The Owner
Solera Restaurant & Wine Bar
Owner
A warm and sunny ambiance comes to mind when one thinks of Solera, Mistress of the Sun. While Mistress Solera's influence has inspired our warm and friendly approach, so has our commitment to the artistry of dining and cuisine. When you enter the inviting embrace of Solera, you are carried into an extraordinary atmosphere. Take your place in our pleasant and freindly bar to explore Solera's broad and thoughtful selection of wines. Experience the intimacy of Solera's richly appointed dining room , or stroll outside to the lush outdoor patio for dinner with friend or family. Experience all the subtle differnces that places Solera in a class of its own. Peruse the menu of the freshest cuts of meat, fish, and seafood as well as a variety of options for vegetarians.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
he decor is done in stone and dark reds, and the highbrow cuisine fiends, date-night gourmands and D-town high-rollers keep the place bustling. The menu glows with seasonal ingredients: Rings of calamari are lightly fried with mint and cilantro, striped bass swims in a puddle of lobster and bell pepper reduction, and a rancher-sized beef tenderloin features a buttery texture and a bittersweet side dish of wilted spinach.
User Reviews
DenverDiva
April 21, 2009
We chose Solera because of the reviews and buzz but were very disappointed. Other than the calamari the food was pedestrian at best. Paella ($24) Solera-style means mussels and scallops with a little overdone tuna and a half cup of rice and not much else. The broth was tasty. Their Mushroom Cannolis ($20 for 2) were 2" by 1/2" in size. Premade ~ in this case they'd been sitting around for the better part of a week. were dried out and totally devoid of any flavor including the promised Eggplant puree. The Lamb ($30) was okay but again not very fresh. All in all Solera does not deserve more than a two star rating and suspect Solera is a restaurant on the edge of closing trying to cut costs while charging gourmet prices. Too many other terrific restaurants in Denver with better locations and quality food.
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hungrytxn
March 16, 2009
The food was ok, but the service was horrible, the manager was rude. This place refuses to accept the gift cards that they give out. Avoid this place.
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Venue1590
January 26, 2009
My girlfriend and I visited Solera on New Years Eve and frankly, our experience was FAR below what one would expect out of a "fine dining restaurant." I am NOT the type of person who complains or who would go out of his way to write a poor review, but this time I feel compelled to do so because the dinner we shared that night was pathetic. The menu was "fixed," and somewhat understandable being New Years Eve, but the dinner was unsavory (an understatement), bland and frankly, we could have spent a LOT LESS at the Bank Bar and Grille down the street and the meal would have been better ($75 a head is outrageous). On top of that, they ran out of half of the selection on the menu and the valet out front could probably have been more helpful about describing our dinner options than our waiter Jordan who, bless his soul, may unknowingly be suffering from Trisomy 21. I did email the restaurant AND the owner hoping for at least a reply (implied I didn't expect a refund) but received NO RESPONSE, a simple apology or explanation would have rectified the situation. With all fairness, I?ve been to Solera on one occasion before this, and the food was good, which is why I give it a two star rating instead of one. But, with such a HUGE fluctuation in food quality and derth of a viable customer service base, I would recommend steering clear of this establishment completely.
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Know Before You Go:
The sprawling wine list has the most outrageously priced bottles in Colorado ($5,999 frees the '24 Rothschild from the safe).
When to Go:
Sample less costly vintages each Wednesday, when happy hour (5pm-7:30pm) features a $13 wine sampling and education class.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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Message from Solera Restaurant & Wine Bar
- $1 PEI Mussel Tuesdays
- 1/2 Price Wine Thursdays
- Wine Tasting Wednesdays
A warm and sunny ambiance comes to mind when one thinks of Solera, Mistress of the Sun. While Mistress Solera's influence has inspired our warm and friendly approach, so has our commitment to the artistry of dining and cuisine. When you enter the inviting embrace of Solera, you are carried into an extraordinary atmosphere. Take your place in our pleasant and freindly bar to explore Solera's broad and thoughtful selection of wines. Experience the intimacy of Solera's richly appointed dining room , or stroll outside to the lush outdoor patio for dinner with friend or family. Experience all the subtle differnces that places Solera in a class of its own. Peruse the menu of the freshest cuts of meat, fish, and seafood as well as a variety of options for vegetarians.
