Solace & the Moonlight Lounge
Grey Goose, Beefeater, Captain Morgan — who needs ’em. Not Solace, the Encinitas spin-off of North Park’s popular Urban Solace. The cocktails here follow owners Matt and Young-Mi Gordon’s all-things all-natural ethos — artisanal-organic spirits versus big-label booze. The flavors in Fair, a quinoa-based vodka made in France’s Cognac region, and High West, the world’s only oaked vodka, make a compelling case for going clear. Meanwhile, rums and brandies from L.A.’s GreenBar and port-cask-aged whiskey from Oregon’s Big Bottom brighten up the dark side. The unique, lesser-seen spirits make a cocktail list 20-plus deep that delivers distinctive taste profiles. Even a line of skinny cocktails (created in collaboration with local mixmaster Adam Stemmler) delivers despite 130 measly calories. The Jasmine Sour, Celery Elixir, and the Receipt (a rosemary-spiked tequila tipple) all make great palate cleansers for fresh oysters or an herbaceous pseudo-ceviche of yellowtail enjoyed on Solace’s second-floor indoor-outdoor bar.
— Brandon Hernández
| Sunday |
5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| Monday |
5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Thursday |
5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Friday |
5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Saturday |
5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Sunday |
5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
| Monday |
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Thursday |
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Friday |
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Saturday |
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Cuisine |
California Cuisine |
| Price range of entrées |
$7 - $19 |
| Delivery |
No |
| Outdoor seating |
No |
| Party room |
No |
| Reservations accepted |
Yes |
| Kids menu |
No |
| Occasional live music |
No |
| Vegetarian friendly |
Yes |
| Payment Options |
Accepts credit cards |
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