What We Serve
The Menu — Wine Bar, Charcuterie & New American Kitchen in Seal Beach
Solera Kitchen + Wine Bar serves curated wines by the glass and bottle, handcrafted charcuterie boards, a full menu of New American cooking with European influences, and craft beer — lunch and dinner daily on Main Street in Seal Beach. Reserve a table (opens in a new tab) or get directions.
Appetizers
The Boarding Pass
Hand-built selection of three cured meats, three artisan cheeses, seasonal accompaniments, grilled bread, jam, olives, and crackers. Serves 2–3 people.
This Burrata is Nicole's Drift
Silky burrata, delicata squash, arugula pumpkin seed pesto, sliced speck, toasted sourdough, micro basil.
This Artichoke is a Beach Fire
Citrus-marinated artichoke hearts, citrus segments, serrano aioli, lemon zest, micro greens.
Maverick's Meatballs
Hand-rolled beef and pork meatballs, slow-roasted marinara, garlic crisps, toasted sourdough.
Chicken Croquettes
Braised Mary's Organic chicken leg, béchamel, charred paprika purée, crisp breadcrumb crust, cilantro.
Kermit's Olives
Mediterranean olives, orange zest, EVOO, fried garlic, marsala reduction, Sicilian sea salt.
Caviar Blini Service
Three caviars, housemade blinis, Meyer lemon crème fraîche, honey butter, pan de cristal, cornichons.
Preflight Bread Service
Three housemade breads: pan de cristal, cranberry sourdough, and Bushman brown bread. Honey butter, butternut squash butter, herb butter. Add caviar butter +15.
Soup
Captain's Crock
French Onion Soup. Slow-simmered beef consommé, six varieties of deeply caramelized onion, fresh herbs, melted gruyère, toasted pan de cristal.
Salads
Co-Pilot Caesar
Crisp baby gem hearts, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmigiano, toasted garlic croutons, fried shallots, chives.
Tailwind Kale
Kale, fluffy and crispy quinoa, pears, delicata squash, crisp pancetta, shaved parmesan.
Cris' Clear Skies
Seasonal leafy greens, radishes, parmesan crisp, balsamic dressing, or choose your dressing.
Fireside Greens
Fire-roasted cabbage, seasonal greens, burnt lemon purée, or choose your dressing.
Add to any salad: Grilled chicken 10 · Duck leg 12 · Steak 14
House Dressings
Dill Ranch D · Blue Cheese D · Yuzu Citrus · Fig Balsamic
All dressings $3 as an added side
Mains
Austin's First Choice
Alaskan halibut, seasonal market vegetables, celery root cream, Meyer lemon, pickled seaweed.
Pecking Through the Orchard
Pan-seared Mary's Organic half chicken, cranberry rosemary gastrique, sweet potatoes, squash, apricots, seasonal fruit.
Shoreside Pasta
House-rolled pasta, Provençal bourride sauce, lump crab, charred Peppadew peppers, camembert foam.
Vegetarian or chicken available.
Chophouse Standard
Parmesan-crusted Vande Rose Farms pork chop, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal market vegetables, apple and cherry mostarda.
The Hangar
DemKota Ranch sirloin steak, kale crépe, cipollini onions, seasonal market vegetables.
The Wohrman Duck Reserve
Seared Mary's Organic duck breast, Isabella rojo mole, candied citrus peel, cilantro, tamarind glaze, pearl onions, braised fennel.
Flaps Down
Slow-braised chuck flap, butternut mashed potatoes, pomegranate, sage, pearl onions, seasonal market vegetables.
Sandstone Cauliflower Steak
Inch-thick roasted cauliflower, yuca fries, blistered tomatoes, mushroom medley, vegetable jus, parsley and harissa seasoning (vegan).
Sides
Brushfire
Fire-charred broccolini, lemon zest, chili flakes, garlic, EVOO, sea salt. A little spicy.
Ground Control
Smashed baby potatoes, pan-baked crisp skin, sautéed garlic, herb butter, grated parm.
Honey Butter Cornbread
Cast-iron cornbread, slightly sweet, whipped honey butter.
Mushroom Medley
Wild mushroom medley, shallots, garlic, white wine, fresh herbs.
Yuca or Potato Fries
Golden yuca or potato fries with choice of dipping sauce.
Honey Glazed Squash
Roasted squash, honey glaze, spiced pumpkin seeds, pomegranate glaze.
Desserts
Sunset Brulee
Classic vanilla bean custard, brûlée sugar crust.
Tyler's Warm Up
Silky butterscotch pudding, anise caramel, pistachio cream, cinnamon rice crisp.
The Layover
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, whipped mascarpone cream, dark chocolate shavings.
Conner's Closer
Molten cake, candied pecans, compressed amaretto-infused plums.
Cloud Nine
Crisp pavlova and flaky pastry layers, vanilla pastry cream, seasonal fruit, black sesame mousse.
The Smooth Landing
Hand-scooped gelato. Vanilla or other flavors available — ask your server.
Apple Pecan Crumble
Warm apples, pecans, anise caramel, vanilla crumble, vanilla gelato. Serves 2–3.
The Gulfstream
The Gulfstream
A lobster roll that got out of hand. Brioche, whole lobster confit in clarified butter, tarragon aioli, uni purée, three caviars at 10g each, 6oz A5 Wagyu, seasonal truffle, chicken liver mousse, finished in 24k gold. Split it or don’t.
48 hours notice · Serves 2 to 4.
G Gluten · D Dairy · E Eggs · F Fish · SH Shellfish · N Tree Nuts · SE Sesame
Menu selections rotate seasonally
Appetizers
The Boarding Pass
Hand-built selection of three cured meats, three artisan cheeses, seasonal accompaniments, grilled bread, jam, olives, and crackers. Serves 2–3 people.
This Burrata is Nicole's Drift
Silky burrata, delicata squash, arugula pumpkin seed pesto, sliced speck, toasted sourdough, micro basil.
This Artichoke is a Beach Fire
Citrus-marinated artichoke hearts, citrus segments, serrano aioli, lemon zest, micro greens.
Maverick's Meatballs
Hand-rolled beef and pork meatballs, slow-roasted marinara, garlic crisps, toasted sourdough.
Chicken Croquettes
Braised Mary's Organic chicken leg, béchamel, charred paprika purée, crisp breadcrumb crust, cilantro.
Kermit's Olives
Mediterranean olives, orange zest, EVOO, fried garlic, marsala reduction, Sicilian sea salt.
Caviar Blini Service
Three caviars, housemade blinis, Meyer lemon crème fraîche, honey butter, pan de cristal, cornichons.
Preflight Bread Service
Three housemade breads: pan de cristal, cranberry sourdough, and Bushman brown bread. Honey butter, butternut squash butter, herb butter. Add caviar butter +15.
Soup
Captain's Crock
French Onion Soup. Slow-simmered beef consommé, six varieties of deeply caramelized onion, fresh herbs, melted gruyère, toasted pan de cristal.
Salads
Co-Pilot Caesar
Crisp baby gem hearts, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmigiano, toasted garlic croutons, fried shallots, chives.
Tailwind Kale
Kale, fluffy and crispy quinoa, pears, delicata squash, crisp pancetta, shaved parmesan.
Cris' Clear Skies
Seasonal leafy greens, radishes, parmesan crisp, balsamic dressing, or choose your dressing.
Fireside Greens
Fire-roasted cabbage, seasonal greens, burnt lemon purée, or choose your dressing.
Add to any salad: Grilled chicken 10 · Duck leg 12 · Steak 14
House Dressings
Dill Ranch D · Blue Cheese D · Yuzu Citrus · Fig Balsamic
All dressings $3 as an added side
Sandwiches
Michael's Favorite Veggie Sandwich
Heirloom tomatoes, roasted squash, feta cheese, olive tapenade, nutritional yeast dressing, side of leafy greens with selection of dressing.
Solera Burger
House-ground beef patty, Nisi Craft Bakery bun, thousand island house sauce, gruyère cheese, side of leafy greens with selection of dressing. Sub yuca or potato fries +4.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Honey butter glazed fried chicken, housemade coleslaw, Nisi Craft Bakery bun, side of leafy greens with selection of dressing. Sub yuca or potato fries +4.
Mains
Speedbird
Roasted Mary's Organic chicken breast, frisée, shaved Parmigiano, lemon, capers, Dijon vinaigrette.
Halibut Tacos
Wild-caught Alaskan halibut, tomatillo, corn tortillas, red onions and radishes, aji amarillo and guajillo sauce, cilantro.
Tower's Pick
Grilled top sirloin, mushroom medley, pearl onions, risotto.
Quack Quack
Slow-cooked Mary's Organic duck leg confit, crackling-crisp skin, wild mushroom risotto, herb butter peewee potatoes, yuzu dressing.
Sandstone Cauliflower Steak
Inch-thick roasted cauliflower, yuca fries, blistered tomatoes, mushroom medley, vegetable jus, parsley and harissa seasoning (vegan).
Sides
Brushfire
Fire-charred broccolini, lemon zest, chili flakes, garlic, EVOO, sea salt. A little spicy.
Ground Control
Smashed baby potatoes, pan-baked crisp skin, sautéed garlic, herb butter, grated parm.
Honey Butter Cornbread
Cast-iron cornbread, slightly sweet, whipped honey butter.
Mushroom Medley
Wild mushroom medley, shallots, garlic, white wine, fresh herbs.
Yuca or Potato Fries
Golden yuca or potato fries with choice of dipping sauce.
Honey Glazed Squash
Roasted squash, honey glaze, spiced pumpkin seeds, pomegranate glaze.
Desserts
Sunset Brulee
Classic vanilla bean custard, brûlée sugar crust.
Tyler's Warm Up
Silky butterscotch pudding, anise caramel, pistachio cream, cinnamon rice crisp.
The Layover
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, whipped mascarpone cream, dark chocolate shavings.
Conner's Closer
Molten cake, candied pecans, compressed amaretto-infused plums.
Cloud Nine
Crisp pavlova and flaky pastry layers, vanilla pastry cream, seasonal fruit, black sesame mousse.
The Smooth Landing
Hand-scooped gelato. Vanilla or other flavors available — ask your server.
Apple Pecan Crumble
Warm apples, pecans, anise caramel, vanilla crumble, vanilla gelato. Serves 2–3.
The Gulfstream
The Gulfstream
A lobster roll that got out of hand. Brioche, whole lobster confit in clarified butter, tarragon aioli, uni purée, three caviars at 10g each, 6oz A5 Wagyu, seasonal truffle, chicken liver mousse, finished in 24k gold. Split it or don’t.
48 hours notice · Serves 2 to 4.
G Gluten · D Dairy · E Eggs · F Fish · SH Shellfish · N Tree Nuts · SE Sesame
Menu selections rotate seasonally
From the Kitchen
Charcuterie
Available for take out only. All boards require 24 hours notice. Coast and Voyage are served on two or more boards.
Beautifully created boards with artisanal cheeses, cured meats, seasonal accompaniments, nuts, jam, olives, and crackers.
Board pricing is subject to change — please ask for current pricing.
Tide (Serves 4–6)
Harbor (Serves 8–10)
Coast (Serves 12–15)
Voyage (Serves 20+)
Below are samples of our handcrafted boards featuring house-cured selections, imported cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments.
Learn more about charcuterie in Seal Beach or explore boards for private events.
The Solera Collection
Solera T-Shirts · 25 Solera Wine Glasses · 25 Solera Hats — coming soon Solera Sweaters — coming soon
More of the collection arriving soon — ask your server.
Wine List
Sparkling
OJ available to make any sparkling wine into a mimosa · 5
White
Rosé
Red
Dessert & Fortified
3oz pours only
Flights
Cocktails
Beer
Non-Alcoholic
Water
Ice on request only.
A single glass may be poured from any bottle for half the bottle price.
List curated by Sommelier Brandon Martini
Vintages may change without notice. Coravin pours offer rare wines by the glass without opening the bottle.
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