Solbar
Reviews
Farm to table is where it's at when you think of Solbar and Calistoga for the most part. Usually packed for dinner during the weekends. A breath-taking patio with small market lights that hang from the trees with view of that world class Soalge Pool is what makes for a perfect summer afternoon/dinner experience. We arrived past the standard dinner time (9 pm is a bit late for us but no complaints by any means) since that's when there was a free reservation time and were seated indoors. Indoors, we were met with a lovely indoor fireplace that made it feel more cozy and relaxing indoors. Their menu changes daily so that adds to the fun of this place as most of their menu revolves around what is in "season." Our dining place took place on a Saturday evening about 2 weeks ago. Their service to us was extraordinary despite feeling that my husband and I felt a bit under dressed dining there. What we raved about after dinner: chilled sweet corn coup and the dollarhide ranch suncrest peaches salad. The corn soup had a good mix of bits of avocado and radish that gave it the punch you'd want in a chilled summer soup. And, the peach salad had a rather small portion of prosciutto to not make it sustainable enough to have just that alone...the lavender-honey vinaigrette and the parmiagano mousse (yes! mousse texture!) in that salad made this salad interesting enough to order again. Our main courses weren't as awesome as our appetizer/first course. I remember taking note that they offered a "poultry" option, a lamb option, a steak option, one vegetarian option (which is what I decided to go with) and a pork roast option. Ambiance: Low lit lighting, each dining table had a cute candle atop it. Wines: very good local Napa & Sonoma wines. Recommendation: Sit outside for their "cocktails" only area and wait to see if you can get a table outside. Best for the wine country+spa dining experience.
We had breakfast, which was good, but not outstanding. There are definitely better places to have breakfast in the area. The service was ok, not as good as I expected.
I love Solbar. I've been here three times with my wife. We've eaten brunch, lunch and dinner. Solbar is part of Solage, a spa in Calistoga. There is incredible outdoor and indoor dining. The outdoor dining, on a sunny day, is without compare. The indoor dining is equally incredible. The inside has large comfortable tables with high ceiling and several incredibly beautiful large oil paintings by a local artist named Wade Hoefer. The food is incredibly innovative (look up the menu), fresh, tasty (very organic) and well prepared. The presentation is incredible.
Delicious food tranquil setting. Walkable from town but take the short cut from Brannan.
The service found at Solbar is topped only by the incredible food. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the food reveals the genius of the chefs. This restaurant is among the finest I have ever had the pleasure of dining at and I highly recommend it.