Family owned restaurant with home cooked food, cozy rooms, long time employees and 5 star ratings on Yelp, Google and TripAdvisor!
58 customer reviews
Karyn P.
Love, love love this business! Great ambiance... Great food...Great owner Great private area to gather with friends
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Lori L.
The foods good, even if not served in sizable portions. But because it's a tiny restaurant, the wait can be long.
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Sullivan C.
Very good food! The shrimp scampi was delicious and I had the blackened ahi which was pretty good. Ambiance was good not loud at all and the moscow mule was pretty good. Service was good too, prices weren't to bad. Good first time! More...
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Matt Z.
I came here because it was convenient to my hotel. The young lady behind the bar greeted me and was very nice. She asked if I wanted to sit in the patio. I sat on the patio which is enclosed, I assume, to keep the traffic noise down. It was still nice. The cesear salad was almost a meal in itself. The happy hour sangria was a full glass of a light fruity and slightly dry sangria, excellent choice. I ordered the shrimp scampi with fettuccine, an extra. It is an appetizer, but was big enough for dinner. The bread they serve was used to sop up the wonderful sauce. It came dressed with mushrooms, tomato, an plenty of that wonderful sauce.Negatives? Lots of food so I was too full to try dessertbut took the Pot de Creme for later. Also, my wife was not with me to enjoy the cozy and slightly romantic atmosphere. More...
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Juliana C.
I love coming here, the food is so yummy the staff is so sweet. I always bring my family here when they come to visit. You can see the sunset at night and the place itself is set up so nice. Never had a bad meal or time when I come More...
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Peggy D.
I celebrated my birthday at Sol Grille. I highly recommend it! The food was great as was the service. There were three of us and we each ordered different entrees and all were wonderful. Thanks for helping make my birthday special, Missy! More...
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Hayley H.
The food is average - clearly premade and heated up in the back. The price point does not match the quality. Not busy on a Friday night should of been a sign to us.
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country g.
Love the food here and atmosphere. Upstairs live music so reserve your seat Upstaits's
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Adit N.
This place is the type of quiet and cozy restaurant that knows what they do well. The menu isn't extensive or experimental. There's a few types of pastas and a few types of meat and fish. I think my wife and I appreciate that approach. Everything we had was tasty and unfussy. We got an ahi chowder to share and I had the swordfish with a veggie and baked potato and she got the salmon with veggie and pasta. We split a bottle of wine we brought ($25 corkage fee) as well. The vibe was lively yet very laid back. We could definitely have a quiet conversation without having to yell. The servers were attentive. More...
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John S.
Very good food (Blackened Ahi, Arugula Salad, mushrooms ) and very good service ... a bit noisy since located close to the PCH.
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Thomas S.
What a great find! Our last night of our 1400 mile motorcycle trip! Just two doors down from our hotel. The vibe was great as was the food and service! My fettuccine alfredo with chicken was super! The cabernet was a nice compliment and the tiramisu was a great finish! Service by Maddie and Grace was fine. Thanks Misty! More...
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Delaney D.
First time in and we will be back. Loved everything we had. The owner, Missy, waited on us and was so pleasant, helpful & friendly...she made spot on suggestions for us and we all agreed that everything was a 10. What a gem this place is. We live close and are very excited to get in there again. We wanted to taste everything on the menu! LOL More...
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Randy A.
Lobster ravioli was the best ever! Slightly spicy with chunks of lobster and shrimp. Cute interior. Friendly service. Highly recommend!
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Audrey H.
Such a great little spot! The bruschetta - so good - whole cloves of roasted garlic & tomatoes - very good! The Newport Linguini is also very good but don't order it unless you're wearing black (or a bib), seriously. Service was chill but attentive- perfect More...
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Emily P.
One of my favorite local spots! I moved to Costa Mesa in 2019 from the Inland Empire and I discovered Sol Grill right away - such a great place! It's casual dining yet super chic. The front room is great - such a vibe! Stroganoff, meatballs and veggie soup are the best!!! No full bar but their sangria is loved by me and many of my friends. Top 5 in OC for me! More...
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Erika H.
Came here for my birthday dinner and was so happy with the decision! The restaurant decor is beautiful and we enjoyed dinner and drinks on the patio. The staff are very friendly and helpful too. More...
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Tracy C.
We absolutely LOVE this place! It's our go-to for a date or night out with family & friends. It's a hidden gem!
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Dawny M.
This was our 2nd time dining at Sol Grill. It's a small casual spot with good food and a fun staff of servers. The Ahi appetizer was exceptional. The Tuscan bruschetta was not to my liking. It was almost like a soup. The Salmon and Clams/mussels were both very good. More...
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Donovan S.
A nice little hidden dinner spot I highly recommend,I took my partner here for a lovely Valentines dinner and not only was the waitress, cheerful but awesome and recommending a great sangria selection! From the food to the drank lol it was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend going here. Price is more than reasonable, plus a nice view the outside! I got the lobster ravioli and she got a jambalaya pasta. Your belly will leave with smile on its face! More...
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Natalie P.
Edwin was quick on service I asked for some tricky drinks and he knew exactly what I was talking about. He always made sure we had chips and salsa as well
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Ruby B.
Going to Sol Grill was a must during this girls' trip visit to Newport/Laguna Beach. My friends and I had a very special night here. We met Misty, the owner, and she was so warm & welcoming and the best hostess. My friends loved the ambiance and beautiful dining rooms. I requested to be seated by the windows and we were granted a perfect spot in the sunroom dining area. My friends ordered:-Grandma Jill's meatloaf. 5+/5. I ordered this and it was wonderful again! -Dijon mustard chicken 5+/5. My friend said that was great tasting with the gravy and so different and delicious with all of the ingredients.-Newport Linguini 5+/5. My other friend said that it was a super collection of sea food and the broth and linguine were amazing. We all raved about the deliciousness of our entrees. My meatloaf was tender and covered with a fantastic gravy. The side vegetables of asparagus, broccolini and whipped yummy potatoes completed the plateful of comfort food. Everything about Sol Grill makes it a unique and special place to have dinner. I will have friends and family return here again! Highly, highly recommend this lovely and cozy restaurant. And it's very fulfilling to support a locally-owned woman's business! Kudos to you Misty and your wonderful staff and restaurant. More...
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Ricky J.
Best food ever!! Great pricesRelaxed dining experienceFriendly staff.Authentic Food
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Inna C.
That was our first visit here and we loved it! Very friendly service, great food, parking availability. Definitely will recommend this restaurant to our friends.
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Amanda C.
Such a cute little gem in the OC .... Homey little place... genuine staff... food is great... company is even greater. The owner serves here and makes you feel as if you're in her home. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for upscale food with an at-home kind of vibe. More...
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Kadie T.
Best food in all of OC! This restaurant feels like you are at home but with amazing food. Everything on the menu is delicious! The owner checks in with all their customers! This is such a special place to me for many reasons! I love all the charm! More...
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Tara B.
We had the best experience on the upstairs patio Saturday night for a friends bday dinner party. It was a blast and despite the rain Stacy and Misty took amazing care of us. The food was delicious and the service was phenomenal - a combo that's hard to find these days! More...
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Jonathan S.
We were here for a party last night. Food was incredible - fresh, simple, well-prepared, and SO tasty. Service was A+ - Stacy was great, and the owner (Misty) made sure we were taken care of multiple times. Can't say enough good things about Sol! 10/10! More...
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Benjamin O.
Great food, eat in, take out or get it delivered. Always delicious I recommend this business
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Lammoossa ..
Cozy little place, the food is delicious, the sangria is just perfect and the place is charming. Make sure you order the bread to soak up all the lobster ravioli sauce.
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Tom G.
The restaurant is really nice and the food and service were really good. We had cheesy garlic bread, lobster ravioli and cioppino and wine and ended with their version of crème brûlée and coffee. Two servers helped us and they were both very fun and personable. More...
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Nawar F.
Nice cozy family owned Italian restaurant in Newport Beach. It definitely has a quiet vibe which is great for a date night and easy conversing. Plenty of free parking space available shared with other business nearby. I give a Solid 5 Stars for customer service's upbeat attitude, 4 for the food taste quality, 4 for atmosphere, and 3 for the lack of cocktail options. We celebrated my friend's Bday dinner here a few weeks ago. We were a party of 5 and were given a table in a side room to the left on entrance.Am not much a pasta fan, and luckily the menu had several seafood options. I ordered the grilled Salmon and veggies and paired with a glass of Chardonnay. We wanted to order some cocktails after but unfortunately, the restaurant did not have a full bar.Can't emphasize enough, From the moment you walk in till you leave the entire staff was smiling and ready to serve with a smile. More...
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Gloria O.
Great service and friendly staff. The food is amazing and I love the meatballs yum! Very cute place and love the lighting.
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Ralph S.
What a find... this little restaurant is far from little. Misty, the owner, Meagan behind the bar, to the staff in general. .. they all work really hard to make your dining experience a great one The atmosphere is elegant casual if that is a thing. And surprisingly, they have an up stairs for large groups. And a side room for 8+.. Give this place a try, you will not regret it. I had the filet and it was very, very good. I need to come back and try their pasta dishes. Misty is such a nice person you want her to succeed... step outside the chain box and try some real food, created by people who really care. More...
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Stacy M.
We recently came to Sol Grill for a birthday celebration. Staff and service were fantastic. We had a rambunctious 2 year old with us and our server was so kind and patient with that, we also got our own semi private room near the bathroom which was so special for my birthday. Food wise all was fantastic, two of us had the filet, and then we also had the cioppino, swordfish and lamb chops. Everyone's plates were clean if that explains how good it was. Oh and the bread basket was warm and fluffy served with oil and vinegar. We ordered the clams appetizer and got more bread to soak up all the goodness of that dish. Top it off with a birthday ice cream treat! More...
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Patrick T.
My daughter suggested dinner here last night. Was pleasantly surprised. Service was fantastic by Misty. Food came out fast, fresh and delicious. We had a wonderful dinner time with my family. Great job Sol see you soon! More...
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Brian R.
The atmosphere is very comfortable & attractive. The service & staff are all very good, and the food is great ! Don't pass this Newport gem by ( literally & figuratively...) it could become a new favorite! Highly recommend. More...
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Michelle F.
Everything about Sol is wonderful. I could eat here every day. The people, the ambiance & the food!
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Jeremy K.
Loved the food; thoughtfully put together, tasty and great value. Our waiter was attentive and engaging. Great place
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Jim W.
Further update: the store manager read my update calling out the 30% Doordash charges and its response, She decided to rescind the apology and previously offered compensation for the poor experience. No surprise here given the arrogant vindictiveness of this restaurant. More...
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Robert M.
This is a fantastic restaurant. I had visited this property and location when it was a different restaurant, under a different name, but it is an understatement to say I love what they've done with the place. There is plenty of parking, and they had space for a large group of us. The interior is minimal, clean, very inviting, well lit, and with white walls and light woods. Very attractive and comforting. The food is even better. The dishes we all shared were wonderful. Great take on modern Italian cuisine. Best of all was the service here - fast, extremely friendly, and no special request went unfilled. Even better, our server wasn't even flustered in the least by a large group. What a great place to celebrate a birthday dinner with friends. I wouldn't hesitate giving five stars, and I definitely would not hesitate recommending this location and their delicious menu to those of you looking for a place to dine. More...
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Jim W.
Manager's explanation for the pricing is the 30% fee Doordash (and I assume other delivery services) charge the restaurant to use their service. Still doesn't explain the disappointing food quality from my poor experience. And while all restaurants who contract with delivery services face the same issue, not all jack up their menu prices to otherwise over-compensate. Ultimately, however, food quality is the concern. Until I get a sincere apology from the restaurant, my review stands. More...
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country g.
Great location and amazing food. You won't be disappointed The decor is very trendy and clean They have live music too.
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Jim W.
First off, way too much lemon juice used in the Caesar dressing. Very off-putting taste Blackened chicken also had an odd taste and chicken was too chewy. Finally, 2 slices of included bread did not include butter pats. Despite the overall ratings for this place, grossly overpriced for what is received. $24 for just the blackened chicken salad and 4 bucks for a single can of soda is just ridiculous! Wow! Very disappointing experience. Will not patronize again! More...
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Karen Sanders
The food was delicious every bite of it 👍😄🥰
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Eli R.
Awesome restaurant. Service, atmosphere and food all tied for first place. I need nine more characters to post this.
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Susan B.
Great atmosphere! Yummy pasta and generous pours?? What more could you possibly ask for on a Thursday evening
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Sandra D.
One of my favorite places iAt the beach. Staff is friendly and welcoming. The food is superb and the wine bar addition is awesome!
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Courtney L.
I had a very yummy dinner here last night. It's a lovely environment, the service was great, the food was great, parking is easy and I highly recommend this restaurant! ! Plus they have a wine bar upstairs so they have a large wine selection! More...
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T. S.
Love this place. Started going to Sol Grill over 20 years ago a when it was down at the NB pier. Great food, great service. Owner is there taking orders and serving people, very personalized. She really knows her customers and such a great local establishment. More...
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Michael D.
Great food, great service a little pricey for some items but hey it was still worth it :)
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What’s your signature dish?
Meatballs! Customer favorite for 20 years. I would say we also make an amazing sangria that is a crowd pleaser!
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
I will call you and we will create the ideal menu with your vision and budget in mind.
What do you love most about your job?
People. Taking care of our guests is top priority.
Why should our clients choose you?
Easy to work with, reasonably priced, experience and reliable.
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