Solara Mt Maunganui

We loved our dining experience at Solera! Must haves the oysters, lamb ribs, “fish chips” wagyu.. wow it’s all just superb. Can’t wait to return.

The over experience was exceptional. The details that go into the what you eat, how the different flavour blend together makes it a culinary expedience. The service was friendly and professional. Thank you. Would recommend.

Our experience did not disappoint. My Aperol Spritzer was on point and the Chef’s menu was divine, topped with friendly service. A great selection of dishes, the stand out being the small plates the balance of flavours and ingredients is masterful. We completed our meal with the custard tart which was perfect, leaving my palate refreshing. A must try dining experience.

We started the evening showing up two hours late because I’d made the booking ages ago and as it turns out, can’t read. The host was exceptionally kind and gracious “never mind, you’re here now” and he was just spectacular the whole night. The food is phenomenal, a very very confident chef utilising very bold flavours there was not a single dish that wasn’t beyond delicious. Even though I live in Auckland, I’ll readily drive to Tauranga and back in a night just to eat here again.

This was the most incredible food I have ever had. Hands down THE BEST restaurant in Bay of Plenty. The attention to detail, the amazing service (shoutout to Sam our amazing waiter , beautiful ambience and most importantly how brave and daring they are with their menu and truly trying risky things and challenging your palate. It’s hard to pick the highlight, but if I had to it would be the chocolate brownie with goats milk sorbet; it was sweet, soft and predictable but then also stanky (in the best way , deep and bold with the goats milk sorbet. Also that basque cheesecake with parmesan and truffle is NEXT LEVEL and is an example of a true culinary experience like no other. I can’t wait to come again in the new year! :