Pricing:
On the slightly expensive side. You can get exotic cheese plate appetizers that can cost up to $18 and most of the entrees are $18-28. Couple this with a few drinks and there's no way you're getting out of this place for less than $50.
Distance:
On the Highway 101. At the E Street and 101 intersection. About 10-15 minutes away for most Encinitas residents.
Thoughts:
Yet another "trendy" place that I went into with trepidation. It's on the 101... it's a converted train station... it's right by a set of condos they're trying to sell for 500k... all signs pointed to expensive food that left you wanting for more after everything was said and done.
But I ended up being surprised by Solace. We were seated in the restaurant after only waiting for a few minutes. Yes, the cheese plate was expensive but really good. All of the fruit and condiment sides were very thoughtfully put together so the tastes complemented one another. And the burgers... this place serves the best burger I think I've ever had in my life. So, SO good.
Their beer and wine selection was impressive. They had a nice range of brews that you don't normally see on tap along with a few seasonal 22oz bottles you could buy. All the wines they had were above average in quality. Like you're actually buying a nice glass of wine when you're paying $10 and not just a cheap wine with a huge markup.
All in all, definitely worth checking out. Yes, it was expensive. But the kind of place you leave feeling like your money was well-spent for a nice evening out.
