Solera Bar & Tasting Room

We chose Solera Bar & Tasting Room for the last BR restaurant week, in 2024. It was phenomenal. I chose to have the wine pairing with my meal, and my partner had the margarita. Both good choices. Overall, the wine pairing was okay. I like the appetizer pairing of a nice light, white bubbly prosecco. The second was a classic red wine to pair with a steak. The last wine is where I was not impressed. It was a dessert wine that had a smell similar to a distilled whiskey. I took a sip and decided I rather another glass of prosecco. Shout out to the server who was accommodating and swapped out that glass for what I requested. He didn't have to, but he did!The food was mouth watering delicious. We started off with the sauteed shrimp and the piquillo peppers. THANK GOD the piquillo peppers are a Solera regular. I will be getting them again. The shrimp were just okay, nothing out of this world. Second course was the filet with polenta. It was absolutely delicious and packed with flavors that complimented each other well. Final course we had the rum bread pudding and the manchego cheesecake. The manchego cheese is definitely a rich and an acquiring flavor. Without the blueberry sauce, you would think its just a slab of cheese. The rum bread pudding was spectacular. I have never loved a rum sauce with my bread pudding, but the Solera one kept me wanting more. Overall and enjoyable experience, with a couple minor foods that lack the razzle dazzle of a 5 star review.

My friend and I LOVE apps and small plates. This is the perfect place. Also nothing here is above 40$ so it makes it even more enjoyable. We started with the special strawberry Basil daiquiri and it was small but it was a 9/10. We got the Brussels and they were amazing with the goat cheese. I wish they were less steamed and more crispy I guess ? 8/10Surf and turf board was incredible. Everything on the board was amazing and it was only 35$ 10/10 Then we decided to get the chorizo flatbread. I was not a fan - but my friend said she loved it. The cheesecake was really good as well. The drinks were always on point. And we plan to come back and try different things next time. The staff was super friendly and great at clearing the table. The place was also super cute.

If you've ever been out with me, chances are we've gotten some kind of Spanish influenced meal together, and if you know me then you know tapas is my favorite and is the way to my heart. So when I first heard about Solera Spanish Tapas and Bar, I was locked in. Note: If Bin 77 is the sexy mysterious cousin, Solera is the cousin who is the life of the party (and is probably hosting it, too)!If you're new to tapas, tapas are small plates, snacks or appetizers. Originally from Spain, a lot of cultures are making very tapas-style dishes that are lately considered to be "sophisticated". However, you don't have to be bourgeois (nor bougie, leave that to me lol). Just be willing to try new things and share, since most tapas are shareable plates.Solera is in the Southdowns Shopping Center on Perkins but if you aren't careful, you could miss it. Nestled in its own little corner, it's surrounded by plenty of parking and other shops.One of my favorite things about tapas bars is that the atmosphere is always lively, no matter what city you're in. There's no exception here in BR, either. The atmosphere is upbeat and the service is phenomenal.We started off with drinks. I got the sangria and bestie got the jalapeño mango margarita that was on special. For food we ordered pan con tomate (bread w/ tomatoes), croquetas de jamón (ham croquettes/fritters), gambas (sautéed shrimp with garlic sherry sauce) and patatas bravas (crispy potatoes w/ Manchego cream and brava sauce). I enjoyed everything very much but the standout for me was the croquetas de jamón. The outside was golden and crisp while the inside was creamy and pillowy. I'm warning you now though, Solera is gonna be a problem for my budget. Cannot wait to come back to try their happy hour specials.

The place was nice, the server was friendly, the drinks were good and I enjoyed the food. For our tapas we ordered the croquetas de jamon and the garlic shrimp. The croquetas weren't dry like some places and I loved the sauce that the shrimp were in. I wish they would've given me more bread to dip in the sauce because it was delicious! The white sangria was really refreshing and not too sweet. The marisco paella was good but not amazing. I would give it a 3.5 but I think it's bc I've tasted some of the most delicious paella ever in Madrid & Barcelona so I think I might have high standards. It just needed a little bit more seasoning. But all in all this place was great. It had a nice atmosphere, the service was good, the food was tasty and I will definitely come back and try some other tapas/dishes because everything on the menu looked delicious.

Never been to a tapas/ Spanish restaurant before, and I really enjoyed it! The atmosphere was spot on! Loved how the bar was right up front when you walk in.To start, I got the white wine Sangria... loved it and could have had those all night long! I went in a Wednesday and they have a deal on Sangria, so that's why I got it. My friend got the Rose Sangria, and it wasn't nearly as good as the white wine Sangria. Also, I got the Brussels sprouts as a tapas starter, and they were good! They had this glaze on them that I wasnt't sure if at first, but once I ate more, I liked it!For my entree, I got the burger which came with fries, and I split the ensalada Mediterranean salad with my friend. The burger was average but the salad was so good!! Everything mixed very well.

Solera has a great happy hour deal! I have been twice with groups of friends and we have really enjoyed it. The food is a bit different, so if you like to venture out, this is your spot! The first time I went service wasn't great, but the second time our server was amazing! The restaurant itself it's super cute and had a good atmosphere.

Solera has become a favorite place to go to for dinner or just a glass of wine. First, their wine selection is fantastic. They change it up regularly so I like being able to try new wines. Food-we regularly enjoy the Spanish Caesar salad(without anchovies) the charcuterie board, the Steak and Mahon flatbread! It's a great place for a date or to meet a group of people. I've only had great service!

I wanted to try some restaurants in Baton Rouge. I love wine and tapas so I tried solera. The service is amazing. We were seated within 2 minutes. No waiting. Our waitress was very nice. She answered all of our questions about the menu and gave us some recommendations. It wasn't really a lot of people. It was a Saturday night. The lighting wasn't too low but wasn't too bright either. It was perfect for a chill night out. I was trying out restaurants to see which one I would go to for my birthday. This one sadly didn't make the cut. I looked at the menu before going. Pics online. Seemed great. The wine is great. The food is subpar. The ideas of the menu is perfect. I was really excited to try. I love Spanish food. But the seasoning just wasn't there. I probably wouldn't go again but try it for yourself!

Solera is a place we don't visit enough. The food, drinks and wine list are excellent. The atmosphere is nice and comfortable. Service could improve a bit. We're glad they're in Baton Rouge, and we'll definitely be back!

One of my go-to's for date night or pre-show/concert evenings. Everything on the menu is good, and the groups I go with like to order a lot of items and pass them around to experience it all. Great atmosphere for a date or gathering of adults. Highly recommend