Reviews - Solid Grill
Reviews summary
Nestled in downtown Boise, this restaurant exudes a low-key yet contemporary vibe, making it a popular spot for locals, including writers and artists. While the ambiance is charming, with a lovely back patio and refreshing drinks like the espresso martini, experiences can vary significantly. Some diners report inattentive service and mediocre food, while others rave about standout dishes like the NY Strip and chocolate bread pudding. Though several patrons highlight service issues, including delays and mixed quality of meals, the venue still garners recommendations for its relaxing atmosphere and healthy menu options. A mixed bag, this spot may entice patrons for drinks and casual bites.
Reviews from various users
Last update : 20.07.2024
I loved the service and the food!!! Amazing!! We will be back!! Iain was amazing!!!
Sat down on a Tueaday night around 10pm, staff just ignored my wife and me. I'm not exaggerating. They literally ignored us for 40 minutes. Didn't even take a drink order. We ended up just walking out. If the place was packed, I would have understood. It was not packed, the majority of people weren't even eating, and everyone had drinks but us. I've never been ignored at a restaurant before, I guess they didn't want our money. My wife was upset. I explained that maybe they were understaffed, and we watched for a bit. They had three waitresses. We ended up eating street dogs from a vendor up the road and walking around downtown Boise.
Had higher hopes based on others' posted pictures and reviews. We had an attentive server at least. Poutine was pretty bland and all of our burgers were just okay. Good presentation of mediocre food that was a bit expensive.
The atmosphere is fantastic, and our waitress Lisa was incredibly friendly and sincere. The food was outstanding as well. You really can't go wrong with this place. On top of that, the live musician was quite talented!
Last update : 08.04.2025
The pita bread was awesome, the lamb was thin and not fresh and the tiziki not cucumbery enough. The fries and strawberry lemonade and my server, Karin, have me waiting to return to try something else. Yes, I recommend!
I just ate here while in Boise for a job with a colleague. Overall a good experience. Server was nice and prompt, it was super empty at the time we visited at 1:15PM on a Wednesday. My chicken and waffles was fine, chicken had no seasoning I could tastebut everything was made to order and fresh. My colleagues chicken tacos were average as well, no complaints. The vibe therewas not the best though. The music selection was terrible along with the decor, this place is maybe better at night.??????????? I think with a little professional restaurant consulting this could be an awesome spot. If you’re in the area Ithink you could find other options with a better atmosphere.
Our waitress was super nice. Water came with cucumber slices in it I hate cucumber, but appreciated the effort/touch). We had the hummus plate for an app- it was topped with tomato, whole chickpeas and a curry drizzle. I had the Vegan enchiladas. l am ameat eater), They had a green sauce that I'm not used to, but still good. the rice and beans they came with was well seasoned. Itried my friends quinoa salad and I loved the flavor but it was undercooked. :
The pita bread was excellent, but the lamb was thin and not fresh, and the tzatziki was a bit lacking in flavor. However, the fries and strawberry lemonade were great, and my server, Karin, encouraged me to try something else in the future. Overall, I do recommend this place!
Extraordinary restaurant that adds an incredibly unique and delicious taste to what are normally regular dishes (like the blt on the left). Incrediblepricing for the amazing food you get, very comfortable and relaxed indoor dining with very nice looking outdoor seating (I didn't eat outdoors but there were other people there who seemed to be enjoying their time at Solid). Would recommend Solid to anyone.
Last update : 18.01.2023
The food was fantastic, and it’s a great spot to grab a meal before a show at the Knitting Factory, which is exactly what my boyfriend and I did. The waitstaff was wonderful, and the patio provided a lovely atmosphere to sit, eat, and unwind. If we return to Boise, we will definitely stop by again.
Great spot for a Christmas Eve dinner with friends. The food and drinks were excellent. Our waiter was friendly and upbeat. We’ll definitely be coming back.
Last update : 16.09.2023
We dined on the patio and enjoyed some fantastic live music while misters kept us cool. My husband ordered gyros, my son had a BLT with tempeh in place of bacon, and I went for the club sandwich. Everything was delicious, and the fries were exceptional. Our waiter was very friendly as well. The lavender lemon drop was amazing—I ended up having two! (Haha)
We had a wonderful evening dining outdoors at Solid Grill Bar. The service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. We were extremely pleased and will definitely return.
We were quite disappointed with the service we experienced during our visit. The restaurant was not busy when we arrived, and we were seated right away, given menus and water. However, after 20 minutes, we still hadn’t seen our server. We had to request assistance from someone. When the waitress finally came, she apologized and took our drink and food orders. Although the drinks took a little while to arrive, it wasn’t too bad. Unfortunately, after that, the waitress was rarely seen, and when she did pass by, she didn’t check on us or ask if we wanted more drinks. We had to go to the bar to request a second round of drinks. An hour later, we still hadn’t received our food. We were informed that the kitchen was overwhelmed, but the restaurant was not busy at all. In fact, others who arrived after us were already being served. After waiting for an hour and a half, we decided to leave without ever getting our dinner, as we had tickets to a show we needed to attend. On a positive note, the gentleman who was singing and playing guitar was excellent.
Excellent atmosphere, great food, and reasonable prices! Definitely will go again!
I had not been here since pre-covid and some things have changed on the menu. They no longer had the fried haloumi cheese appetizer that I loved on the menu so that was disappointing but I really enjoyed the pear gorgonzola salad with grilled shrimp added. The devil's cooler drink was amazing! Service was good and so was the live singer.
Last update : 01.09.2025
Solid Grill Bar is more than just a place to eat, it's a vibrant hub in Boise where good food, good drinks, and good times come together. Rain was quick, efficient and witty. Absolutely recommend stopping by! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20
AMAZING!! I ordered through Uber Eats. I'm from through Southern United States and have been here 20 years. BY Far the Absolute best grits I've had in 20 years!! I ordered the shrimp and grits and my better half the herded chicken and risotto. I loved them both!! Amazing job preparing these meals. Everything was cooked to perfection not over or under done. I will definitely frequent this establishment.
We had a lovely time at the Solid. The gentleman on staff was so friendly and attentive it felt more like meeting a new friend than just another stop in a restaurant. That guy needs a raise! The food was great and we had the joy of watching some live music while we were there. A great low cost place to visit downtown where those are few and far between. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Burgers