Solas Restaurant Lounge & Rftp

Husband and I had a fabulous diner last night at Solas. This was our first visit and will not be our last. We had the mussels for an app and the sauce they were cooked in was delicious. For main course we had the salmon and the lamb. Both were we're really good. We were too full to try desert but the menu looked very good. I would recommend going a little early for a quiet dinner because the club crowd started to come in when we were leaving around 10. more

Always enjoy going here ! Food is great Face at moment is the mussels or lamb , I prefer going mid week , less busy . more

I love this place , cocktails on roof in open air before dinner , Amazing food downstairs , then a night of dancing , Have the tuna tartare , my face ' Bring your girl ! Can't wait to go back , Does get a little busy and noisy at weekends more

We were in for dinner, not the club scene, and had some service issues, and were incorrectly charged for some items. However, the food was superb as always, and Ryan was quick in resolving the issues we had when I contacted him. He turned our experience around, and changed my mind on whether I would dine here again or not. With his dedication, I am confident in recommending Solas again for dinner. more

New Years eve dinner started off fine... With a 7:00p reservation we were seated immediately which was much appreciated.  Within 5 minutes our drink order was taken and from there it went from, frustrating, to just comical, to annoyed and then ""what is it going to take to get me out of here"". When making reservations a week prior, we were looking at Angus Barn, Sullivans, among others, but wanted to be downtown so went with Solas and there $55 per person dinner.  It's probably just easier to bullet point the experience: -Took 45 minutes to get the 1st drink after ordering (this was the only drink we were able to get) -3 different servers brought us the wrong appetizer/main course 4 different times.  Each time it took over 20 minutes to get the right order.  So by 9:00p we were eating our main course.   -At this point I didn't even mention I was eating my filet with a butter knife because I knew it would take ANOTHER 20 minutes to get a steak knife. -Server bumped into our table and spilled drinks everywhere, required taking everything off and redoing the table cloth. -Every server came out ""auctioning"" food off -At 9:30p I asked for the manager to just bring us our check and desserts in a to go box.  Another 20 minutes later we finally received the check and our desserts. -We did receive 50% off for the meal, but honestly even paying $100 for this meal seemed ridiculous.   It was embarrassing to see a restaurant so out of its element to handle a new years eve dinner.  Our table and the ones around us couldn't help but just laugh at how bad it had gotten, like out of a comedy movie, I mean at that point what else can you do. Will never ever return here, worst service I have EVER received, would have done better going to Applebee's. more

I dined at Solas for the first time, in May of this year, for my anniversary and it was hands down the best dinner I have had in my 10 years here in Raleigh. I left wanting more, and could not wait to visit again. On Saturday night I returned to find that Solas had a new menu, which did not include either of the dishes that we had in May. After reading through the new menu I also noticed that the entrees are more expensive and no longer come with a choice of two side items. Along with a higher entree price diners now have to pay $3 for a single side item or $7 for a ""family size"" portion of a single side item. I remembered how delicious the food was on our first visit, so I decided to order and hope that the food would be worth the price tag. It was not. I am saddened that my second visit to what I thought was my favorite restaurant will be my last. I will never understand a restaurant that redesigns their menu only to raise the prices. I also do not understand the point of charging extra for a single side item when I do not know a single person who would eat a steak or piece of fish alone for dinner. Just tack on $3 to an already exorbitant entree price and allow diners to choose a side, that way you don't look QUITE as greedy. Totally disappointed! Solas went from number one on my list to not even on my list. more

I went to Solas last night with a dear friend(GUY) so we walk in, great hostess, but when we sat down,(in the dining room) it took us 15 minutes to get some water. Our Server was not interested in asssisting us with getting a simple straw. Then when we ordered champagne it took 20 minutes, not only that when we was ready to order it took our server 3 tries to get the order right. The food came out cold, and the dj was TERRIBLE... The champagne was really great(had me feeling great) I ordered the Seared NY Strip, very bland... It was cut up into small pieces(still dont understand that) my friend purchased the Lamb, it was 10 times better than my steak. Overall my experience would be that I would go back, defiently eat the LAMB, and drink, but that's all. I wont be trying anything else, because it all looked and sounded funny. Before I went I read the reviews, everybody has to make their own impression, but mine is that it is defiently OVERRATED.. KANKI is better than this, and cheaper!!!! more

This place used to be a fantastic night spot. Lately they added a loud DJ to the 3rd floor where all the... more

My husband and I are (used to be) regulars here. We usually invite out a bunch of friends and get a VIP table. The table waitresses WERE always amazing. The last two times we went.....well, we won't be going back again. The quality of the service has dropped. The crowd is rougher. The 3rd floor where all the VIP tables are used to be a little quieter (you could hold a conversation). Now it has a very loud, not very good, DJ. Don't get me wrong, I like loud music, but it's nice to have a place to retreat to (especially if we're paying a lot) where we can comfortably socialize. The 2nd floor with the main DJ has become....well....less upscale, less pop/rock/dance and more.....bump and grind and rap type stuff. more

I was first attracted to Solas by the really cool decor of the building, so was really tempted to get inside and see what this place was all about! I was floored by the posh, beautiful interior. Really beautiful hardwood floors, lines, use of stone, everything; especially their signature white curtains that hang between tables. I've taken friend after friend here, and everyone's been impressed. Great for dates (or so I've been told by a dear friend!) The food is expensive, but totally worth it for the wonderful experience...AND IT'S SOOOOO GOOD!!! The fondue is worth the trip alone! Great desserts, too! I told our waitress once that we were going to the theater afterwards, and she was so understanding and really worked with our schedule. Comfortable booths! I've only ever eaten here in the daytime for early dinners, but I'm sure it's gorgeous at night; never been up to the rooftop either. If you want a really cool Raleigh fine dining experience, definitely give this place a try! Parking lot across the street, and valet parking too. more

Went there with respectable Chinese couple and seemed if servers are ignoring our table at will, I was humiliated and wanted to hide between my legs. I hope manager will correct and hire professional servers instead of discriminating members as their staff. Food was just average for the money we spent but was one of worst experience we had in entire life. more

Solas is the worst establishment I have ever dealt with! They are unprofessional. We had a party booked there for a Saturday night and they told me last minute that had to get us out in 2 hrs because they booked another party for that room the same night!! They did not care and did not think twice about it. How can have 30 people in and out for dinner in 2 hours?? I will never, never go back there again. There are so many other great restaurants in Raleigh other than Solas! I wish I could give it a zero star. That's even too much for them! \r \r more

Beautiful Buidling with Incredible High End Finishing Details! Luxurious Setting For This Modern Restaurant With Excellent Food And Service! The Menu Changes Seasonally, So There's Always Something To Come Back And Try! There's A Top Floor Roof Deck, A Bar On Each Of The 3 Floors, And Plenty Of Room To Entertain Friends/Business Associates/Family! Make A Reservation Because They're Normally VERY Busy! Published by Kevin Coats Raleigh NC more

I went to Solas last night as part of Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week. The only thing I am disappointed about is that we hit Solas so close to the beginning of the week. I'm sure that every other menu/location we try for the rest of RW is going to be a disappointment compared to this meal. When we arrived at Solas, we did not have a reservation and they were PACKED. The hostess was able to find us one table for two without much delay, and despite the fact that every table in the place was full- our dining experience seemed particularly private and relaxed. To start, I had the hot rock and my friend had the duck quesadilla- we had heard alot about both of these dishes and they exceeded all of our expectations. For dinner, she had the surf and turf (there was a small additional charge to add the lobster but the tail was huge and not all shell like you sometimes get). I enjoyed the PLT which was a great, original vegetarian option. I like to eat as healthy as possible but sometimes there are no healthy options that satisfy for having a nice dinner out. For dessert, we both had the peach cobbler and it was a perfect finishing course. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and payed close attention to the details without being interruptive or over-bearing (when my friend got up to go to the bathroom, she returned to a fresh napkin folded neatly to the side... and I hadn't even noticed the switch although I remained at the table the entire time). The drinks were almost too good, as I found I had tried about half of the drinks on their custom menu by the time we reached our entree course. The only thing that I can honestly say bothered me about our experience was the dining room music. The decor is chic and modern with a wall of candles and sheer curtains between each table... but the music they play downstairs would only be fitting for a cheesy hotel lobby. It's not that I want to sing along through dinner, or get up and dance next to my table- but something a little more unique and engaging would be nice. The perfect music to fit this ambiance would be something like a Regina Spektor sound. After dinner, we stopped into the rooftop for a glass of wine but were so full from dinner that we couldn't stay long. But I plan to return as soon as possabouible to enjoy the rooftop's ambiance. Now that I have no reason to continue down the list of participating Restaurant Week venues.... I may just plan on dinner at Solas for the rest of the week. Kudos to the Chef, Management, Service Staff, Bartenders, Hostess and all involved in the evolution of Solas. You have won me over. more

My Fiancee and I went to Solas Sunday. She had purchased a deal on a website that offers discounts. Something to the effect of $35 for$75. At that price it is a value, otherwise steer clear. Ordered food was as follows. She crab soup:Great, Hot Rock(shrimp and steak on a hot stone) poor presentation and really needs some sort of sauce. Shrimp cooked in this manner is very dry and flavorless. Pineapple BBQ chicken: Amazing! Great flavor combonation ample portion. My Carolina Rainbow Trout the exact opposite flavor wise, cooked perfectly temp wise yet flavorless. It was covered with buttered crab meat. So that means extremely rich on top soft flavored fish below, very poor culinary pairing. Perhaps seasoning the fish with herbs, garlic...something would be better. \r So if you prefer very simple uncomplicated food that tends to lack real thought, in a great atmosphere Solas is for you. Some minor tweaks to the existing entree selections could make this place great. Pros: Atmospere, Menu selections Cons: very bland at best more

Has anyone seen the patio at Solas! Unbelievable place to have dinner....Scallops with lobster succatash..... more

I had the foie gras and filet off of the tasting menu, unbelievable. Felt like I was in a big city, between the plate presentation, and high level of service. The only problem was, there were several things I wanted to try. I will have to come back. Great assortment of wine selections by the glass as well. Sat on the pation on a beautiful night, I highly recommend it. Pros: Well prepared and priced meal Cons: Couldnt decide what to order more

So, I decided to go to the Carolina Brewing Company beer dinner at Solas last night... Not much of a beer drinker really, but the menu looked good so I decided to try it. \r \r A very good decision on my part. I'm lactose intolerant, so eating out is frequently an unnerving experiece. Each course of the dinner had appropriate (and delicious) substitutions :).\r \r Although I'm sad that I didn't get to try the cheesecake (stupid lactose intolerance!) - that was; according to the other guests around me, expertly paired with the ""Nut Brown Ale"" the lactose free sorbet I was given was excellent. I'm not typically a huge sorbet fan either - but this sorbet was not too sweet and the flavors went well together... Mango and berry or pomegranate (my best guess). \r \r I'll be back again soon, for sure! Pros: Lactose Intolerant Friendly Cons: Couldn't try the cheesecake! more

Really enjoy this place ! cool decor ! great roof top bar feels like miami . \r fav dish filet or tempura lobster ! have dinner and then chill on roof great for date ! very busy at weekends. Pros: amazing food !! rooftop bar Cons: busy! more

I brought a large group of co-workers to Solas and we were very happy with the experience. It seems like the kind of hip, contemporary place you would find in a bigger city. Solas has three levels: the restaurant, the lounge, and the rooftop. We ate on the bottom (restaurant) level, which was the only level open during the night of our visit (a Sunday). The menu is diverse: Solas offers tapas AND large plates, and you can mix and match. I had the hot rock (steak & shrimp) tapas/appetizer and the sea bass for my entrée. The hot rock was a great conversations starter with the heat and the smoke and the sizzling. Plus, I could make my steak and shrimp as rare or as well-done as I wanted. The sea bass was very moist and flavorful, with a change of pace coming from the pirogi-like artichoke ravioli. The location is great because it is in the heart of Glenwood South. The building is new and was specifically built for Solas. The wine selection was very good and the service was attentive. Solas is a good place for group dinners, and a romantic place for couples. I will definitely try Solas again, hopefully when it is really hopping. Pros: location, fun, contemporary, outdoor seating Cons: All levels not always open more