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Solano's Bistro

78075 Main Street Suite 105, La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 771-6655
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Ranked #7 of 87 restaurants in La Quinta
Price range: 30 AUD - 32 AUD
Cuisines: American, Contemporary
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Desert Club & Avenida Bermudas
Description: Solano's Bistro is chef owned and operated on Main Street of Old Town La Quinta. Dine inside or outside on our patio, browse beautiful pieces of art from local artists, and feel like family while enjoying the delicious flavors created by Executive Chef Francisco Solano. Beer and wine served, full liquor license coming mid-May 2012.
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Long Beach, California
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96 reviews 96 reviews
55 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We had a nice experience here. The service was impeccable. The food was tasty. The bread was really fresh and delicious. I had the roasted beet salad with stuffed chicken. They were both very good and I highly recommend both. Other guests had the braised short ribs and the salmon. Nobody had any complaints. Kudos to a great job Solano's!

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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Great food choices and wonderful service.Save room for dessert. Make sure you reserve an outdoor table, but wait for the sun to go behind the buildings!

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Indian Wells, California
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The original Solano's was a tiny but charming place with great food and personal, attentive service. This cavernous new place is nothing like the old restaurant. It is large, noisy, nobody on staff recognizes you though you have supported the restaurant for years. And the menu seems to be designed by some anonymous consultant. Gone are the charming personal touches... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is equally as friendly and attentive. Food was very good I will be going back to try more.

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Sausalito, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Amazing food, cozy and charming. The staff is there for you and knows food. We had the Bruschetta, Brie & Raspberry quesadilla, Caesar salad, pesto pasta, creme brule ... All was off the hook, even just their house Cabernet. Love this place!!

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St.Albert
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26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We had walked by Solano's on our first day in the area and were quite taken with the full outside patio as well as interesting looking fare on diner's plates. After reading solid reviews returned for lunch during the Arts Festival to try it out for ourselves. My wife had the house salad which she found quite good but not... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We went to Solano's on a typical sunny evening and asked to sit in a shady spot on the patio. We were sat in the sun so an umbrella was promised but was placed at the back of the patio so didn't really help. My shrimp scampi pasta was drowning in grease and when I complained to the waitress, her... More

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St. Paul, MN
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33 reviews 33 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Eight of us had dinner here recently. We all liked the various meals we ordered. Good service by the wait staff, but getting our meals was a bit slow. Nice atmosphere.

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Bend, Oregon
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29 reviews 29 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Solano's Bistro has a ton of atmosphere, and on a warm March evening, it's a great place for patio dining in "Old Town" La Quinta. Our party of four loved the ambience, but felt the food did not live up to the reviews, nor the difficulty in getting a weeknight reservation. The menu is terribly inviting, and all of us... More

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Palm Springs, California
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43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This is an upscale restaurant more than a bistro. It has wonderful food and service. The bar was excellent with a great selection of wines. Food was delivered hot and well prepared. My company was really impressed and elated. It is in Old Town La Quinta which is fabulous. I will return.

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