One word comes to mind when I think of my experience at this new restaurant-bar in North Park. Comfort.When I first see Urban Solace I am reminded of the south of France because of its charming pastel yellow hue and delicate, rod-iron balconies. It is the one building, on the up and coming 30th street, that stands out as warm and inviting.
Once I enter the solace I am again comforted by the atmosphere, but this time for a multitude of reasons. The interior design is simple, yet contains subtle and beautiful intricacies such as stained glass windows, a narrow, softly curved, elongated bar, and rectangular cut-outs in the back wall that span from the ceiling to the floor with down lighting that draws my eyes to the gradation of its burgundy color.
We sit at the bar and the people surrounding us are exactly the kind of people I want to be around - mature adults of all ages, out enjoying a glass of wine and some good conversation. This brings me a lot of satisfaction and throughout the night conversation is flowing in many directions. The 40-something couple to our right could not be more comfortable in their own skin as they tell us their story about how they met and the humorous realities of their five year marriage. Attentive is an understatement to describe the bartender, and it is clear she genuinely cares that we enjoy the experience.
The food is good and not overpriced. However, it is not the highlight of the night and at the same time does not take away from it.
Without a doubt I would, and will, go back there any time.
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