Solera Restaurant & Event Center

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The Twin Cities were forever changed the fateful night that this four-story tapas bar opened in the middle of downtown. It wasn't just the Gaudi-inspired architecture with all that Barcelona style that changed Minnesota. And it wasn't just that Solera has probably this country's best sherry list, and one of the best Spanish wine lists. It wasn't even the sunny rooftop party deck, with its house-music-all-night-long summer vibe. It was this: Suddenly Minnesotans of every income could get a taste of richly nuanced, deeply spiced, purely pleasurable cooking, at a quarter of the price that had made critics swoon. Sit at the chef-staffed tapas bar for the most purely gourmet treats (just ask the chef to cook for you).

Cuisine(s): Seafood, Spanish, Wine Bar

Hours: Sun-Thu 4pm-1am, Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 5pm-2am

Price: $$
Features: Business Dining, Coat Check, Free Wifi, Multi-Level, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout

Serving: Late Night

Entertainment: Live Entertainment, DJs
Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Valet

2008 | BEST PLACE TO WATCH MOVIES OUTDOORS AT A BAR

Solera ranks pretty high on the list of bars with great views. Amid the skyscrapers and street-level Block E clatter, it's a posh-yet-casual experience. But the best viewing happens when Solera hosts its summer film series on its rooftop deck... More >
2005 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR APPETIZERS

Years ago we read a magazine restaurant column that advised readers to order another appetizer instead of an entrée, to ensure the greatest experience of the chef's skills and elite ingredients. So, we tried it in the Spago in Las Vegas, and... More >
2005 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR DESSERT

Is it possible that pastry chef Adrienne Odom is getting more accomplished, more creative, and just generally more great as the years go by? It defies conventional wisdom, but yes, we say yes, she is. Our proof? We stopped by Solera recently and... More >
2004 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR DESSERT

We can think of about a thousand reasons why Solera is the best restaurant for dessert in Minnesota--yes, a dozen: 1) The enormous sherry list; 2) the sexy lighting; 3) the after-work-to-very-late hours, perfect for post-work birthdays or... More >
2004 | BEST RESTAURANT--MINNEAPOLIS

The main thing that sets apart a great work of art, be it a novel, a painting, or a movie, from some crap at the mall is that it should be a fully realized vision, a completely thought-through, whole, interrelated, and complete event in which all... More >

City Pages Reviews and News

Solera's expanded wine list features Spain's best

By Kara Buckner | Fri, January 27, 2012

I've finally stumped Jay Viskocil. For the last hour, Solera's general manager and beverage aficionado has been giving me a tour through the restaurant's expanded wine list, which now boasts 8 More >
Farm in the City snags top chefs to benefit Second Harvest Heartland

By Joy Summers | Fri, October 21, 2011

On Sunday, October 30, many of the best-known chefs in the Twin Cities are partnering with Dragsmith Farms at Solera to host a dinner celebrating the local harvest to benefit those who have a hard tim More >
Solera's sun rises again

By Rachel Hutton | Wed, September 07, 2011

"We'll have an order of those, please," I said, scanning my finger down Solera's tapas list. "And then—" "I'm going to stop you there," our waiter said. "That'll be enough to get you started." He flipped his notepad shut and lifted the menu from ... More >
Solera celebrates Hemingway with food, drink, music and a movie

By Rachel Hutton | Mon, August 22, 2011

In honor of the years literary titan Ernest Hemingway spent in Spain, Solera Spanish restaurant is hosting a week-long celebration of food, drink, and entertainment. Starting tomorrow through More >
Celebrity Chef Tour comes to Minneapolis

By Michelle Leon | Tue, September 14, 2010

Dining at the James Beard House in New York City is an experience very few people enjoy. Since chances are slim that any of us will ever be invited, the next best thing is happening in Minneapolis on More >

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heidipanelli

| Tue, November 09, 2010

Love this place. Ate rabbit there once. The decor is gorgeous.

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Leah199

| Thu, August 26, 2010

Patatas Bravas! Stellar

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henry.travis28

| Wed, August 25, 2010

Week night drink specials are great. I got a Ketttal One Martini and a Fat Tire for $15 including tip.( p.s. the tip was more than 20% )

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lolar

| Tue, May 18, 2010

Salmon tapas are my favorite. Very cool summer evenings on the rooftop, watching some of my favorite flics.

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mcurran

| Tue, May 11, 2010

Solera is a very cool, swank, mulit-level restaurant, bar and event center. Great place to take out-of-town guests.

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