Solstice Kitchen Blog

starters, small bites
Creamy Potato & Smoked Cheddar Chowder
crispy pancetta, roasted garlic-herb aioli  5
Lobster-Pepper Jack Quesadillas
guacamole, fresh tomato salsa,
smoked chile-lime crème fraiche, pepper jack cheese  12
Salmon Duo of Seared Salmon-Dill Cake
& Smoked Norwegian Salmon
horseradish-black pepper crème fraiche,
City Roots microgreens, rye bread croutons, capers,
shaved red onions, cabernet mustard  9
Cajun Baked Oysters on the Half Shell
five oysters, crawfish-green onion butter, tasso ham,
parmesan, herb breadcrumbs  12

entrees
Citrus-Olive Oil Roasted Ivory King Salmon
roasted tomato pesto, red wine reduction, creamy grits,
summer squash-zucchini & mozzarella napoleon  24
Blackened Angus Strip Steak “Kebob”
medium rare to medium only please
vidalia onions, sweet peppers, smoked lobster hollandaise,
heirloom tomato-basil relish,mashed yukon gold potatoes,
preserved lemon sautéed spinach  23
Buttermilk Fried Carolina Flounder
& Low Country Clam Chowder
horseradish-black pepper crème fraiche, black caviar,
fried caper gremolata  19
Bourbon-Brown Sugar Brined
12 oz. Pork Porterhouse
kadota fig jam, sundried cherry-cranberry gastrique,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach  22

Special Dessert
Wholly Cow Ice Cream Duo
peach ice cream with caramel roasted peaches
double oreo ice cream with fried oreo cookie  8

$25 three-course one from each section
$30 four-course two from section one, one from section two & three
All specials are available A La Carte. Price follows each item.

section one
Creamy Potato & Smoked Cheddar Chowder
crispy pancetta, roasted garlic-herb aioli  5
Seared Salmon-Dill Cake & Salmon-Chive Tartare
horseradish-black pepper creme fraiche,
marinated heirloom tomato-cucumber “salad”  8
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho & Blackened Scallops
avocado salsa, smoked chile-lime creme fraiche  9
Baked Oysters “Solsticefeller”
truffle-parmesan creamed spinach, prosciutto, breadcrumbs 12
Crispy Fried Caw Caw Creek Farms Pork Belly
cabernet mustard, kadota fig jam,
caramelized vidalia-thyme compote  8
Curry Seared RARE Yellowfin Tuna see regular menu
or choose Any Salad from our regular menu

section two
Cornbread-Crawfish stuffed Atlantic Corvina
smoked lobster cream sauce, fried caper gremolata,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sauteed spinach  18
Blackened Swordfish
crawfish-roasted pepper salsa, smoked chile-lime crème fraiche,
lobster-pepper jack quesadilla, guacamole salad  19
Slow Braised Caw Caw Creek Farms Suckling Pig
local Chanterelle mushroom risotto, peppered goat cheese,
heirloom tomato, local basil, sautéed asparagus  19
Almond Crusted Wild Turbot
peach-ginger chutney, sesame grilled green onions,
creamy grits, stir fried veggies  18
Panko Fried Local Squash & Zucchini
heirloom tomato “carpaccio”, spinach-wild mushroom sauté,
blue cheese pesto, red wine reduction, creamy grits  15

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake     Local Peach Cobbler
Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake      Wild Berry Springroll

starters, small bites
Southwest Summer Squash Bisque
sweet pepper-shrimp “salad”, cilantro  5
Cakes of the Sea?
salmon cake w/ salmon-chive tartare & cucumber-dill tartar sauce
scallop-cod cake w/ preserved lemon-caper tapenade &
horseradish-black pepper crème fraiche  8.5
Local Veggie Pizza
heirloom tomatoes, vine-ripe tomatoes, local basil, wilted spinach,
chanterelle mushrooms, shaved raclette, parmesan, herb pesto  10
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
rosemary skewer grilled peaches, fried pancetta,
boston bibb lettuce, citrus-herb vinaigrette, truffle oil 13

entrees
Pesto Grilled Carolina Swordfish
red wine reduction, heirloom tomato-cucumber-feta “salad”,
summer squash-zucchini risotto, pancetta wrapped asparagus  22
Worcestershire Grilled 14 oz. Angus Ribeye
grilled SC peaches, Sweetgrass Farms blue cheese,
bourbon-honey gastrique, mashed yukon gold potatoes,
buttermilk fried Cowasee Farms okra, roasted tomato ketchup  25
Tortilla Crusted Wild Turbot
spiced watermelon-shrimp & lobster ceviche, gazpacho vinaigrette,
City Roots microgreens, lobster-pepper jack quesadilla  22
Cornbread & Crawfish stuffed Atlantic Corvina
smoked lobster cream sauce, fried caper gremolata,
creamy grits, sautéed asparagus  21

Sides to share with your dining companions
Skillet Sautéed Chanterelle Mushrooms
w/ roasted garlic, thyme, foie gras butter
& balsamic-truffle reduction  8
Buttermilk Fried Cowasee Farms Okra
w/ roasted tomato ketchup 4.5

$25 three-course, one from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one, one from section two & three
All specials are available A La Carte. Price follows each item.

section one
Southwest Squash Bisque
red pepper-shrimp salad, cilantro 5
Pan Seared Salmon-Dill Cake & Smoked Salmon
cake w/ house pickled local okra, horseradish creme fraiche
smoked w/ lemon-caper tapenade, Bulgarian feta, grilled pita  9
Smoked Chile-Lime Gazpacho
avocado-cucumber & heirloom tomato salsa  5
Today’s Oysters on the Half Shell
Taylor Bay of Massachusetts, Ware River of Virginia  13
Baked Oysters “Solsticefeller”
truffle-parmesan creamed spinach, prosciutto, breadcrumbs  12
or choose Any Salad from our regular menu

section two
Beer Batter Fried Argentinian Kingclip
pale ale aioli, fried caper gremolata,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sautéed spinach  17
Pesto Grilled Swordfish
local eggplant caponata, horseradish butter, balsamic-truffle
reduction, milk cap mushroom-goat cheese risotto  19
Solstice Grilled 5 oz. Petit Filet
(add $4 as part of 3/4 course)
cabernet mustard, vidalia onion-thyme compote,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus  21
Low Coountry Grilled Pork Tenderloin see regular menu
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast see regular menu

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake    Pear-Custard Tart
Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake      3 Cheese Plate

starters, small bites
Chile Orange Scallop & Shrimp Ceviche
bibb lettuce cups, avocado cream, watermelon salad,
cilantro, blood orange chimichurri  11
Lobster & Local Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto
tarragon blistered grape tomatoes, shaved parmesan,
fried caper gremolata  13
Oysters on the Half Shell Sampler
two with ponzu granita, two with lime-gazpacho vinaigrette,
two with horseradish-caviar butter  13
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
onion thyme confit, french quarter pimento cheese fries,
chipotle ranch dressing 12

entrees
Olive Oil & Citrus Grilled SC Swordfish
Cowasee Farms eggplant caponata, Bulgarian feta,
preserved lemon-caper tapenade, pesto mashed potatoes,
sauteed asparagus  22
Mustard BBQ Brined 14oz. Pork Porterhouse
grilled peach-ginger chutney, bell honey-bourbon gastrique,
mashed yukon gold potatoes,
buttermilk fried Cowasee Farms okra  21
Foil Baked Mustard-Thyme Sockeye Salmon
roasted red pepper-basil relish, roasted garlic-herb butter,
creamy grits, local tomato carpaccio  19
Beer Battered Dayboat Cod
& Lime Pepper Grilled Shrimp
pale ale aioli, fried caper gremolata,
malt vinegar-sea salt shoestring fries,
heirloom tomato-cucumber salad   21

A La Carte Steak Special
8 oz. Kobe Sirloin
please Rare to Medium only
choose your own topping from the regular menu  25

$25 three-course, one from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one, one from section two & three
All specials are available A La Carte. Price follows each item.

section one
Southwest Gazpacho & Chile Seared Sea Scallop
herb creme fraiche, avocado  8
Seafood & Andouille Sausage Gumbo
okra, oysters, shrimp, mahi, grouper, white rice, green onions  5
Panko-Herb Calamari “Fries”
marinated veggie “salad”, roasted tomato ketchup  9
All Local Farms Salad
City Roots watercress, arugula, sunflower sprouts,
Cowasee Farms heirlooms, basil, goat cheese, asparagus  8
Six Spice Seared Yellowfin Tuna
watermelon salad, ponzu, wasabi, sweet thai chile vinaigrette 9
Today’s Oysters on the Half Shell
Duxbury of Massachusetts, Ware River of Virginia  12
or choose Any Salad from our regular menu

section two
Caribbean Jerk Seared Lake Victoria Perch
grilled peach-ginger chutney, ponzu roasted almonds,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, stir fried veggies  17
Southwest Grilled Flat Iron Steak
cheddar-chipotle pimento cheese, peach-sweet tea bbq sauce,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sauteed spinach  19
Foil Baked Mustard-Thyme Sockeye Salmon
roasted red pepper-basil relish, roasted garlic-herb butter,
creamy grits, local tomato carpaccio  19
Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut
watermelon salad, sweet thai chile vinaigrette,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sesame-soy sauteed asparagus  19
Low Country Grilled Pork Tenderloin see regular menu

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake    Sorbet Duo
Wild Berry Springroll        3 Cheese Plate

starters, small bites

Southwest Gazpacho & Chile Seared Sea Scallops
herb creme fraiche, avocado-cucumber “salad”,
City Roots spicy mustard sprouts  9

Captain’s Platter
buttermilk fried clams & rock shrimp, marinated veggies,
cucumber-shrimp tartar sauce, classic cocktail sauce  12

Local Tomato Bisque
roasted red pepper-basil relish, split creek farms goat cheese  5

Peach-Sweet Tea BBQ Glazed Duck Breast
smoked cheddar-chipotle pimento cheese, fried grit cake 10

entrees

Foil Roasted Mustard-Thyme Sockeye Salmon
Cowasee Farms heirloom tomato “carpaccio”,
roasted garlic-basil butter, orange-basil gremolata,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sauteed spinach  23

Caribbean Jerk Seared Lake Victoria Perch
dried mango-sweet pepper chutney, ginger-lobster relish,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, stir fried veggies  21

Solstice Grilled 14 oz. Angus Ribeye
red wine reduction, warm sottocenere “truffle cheese”,
blue cheese-pesto mashed potatoes, sauteed asparagus 24

Blackened Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
peach-sweet tea bbq sauce, caramelized onion-thyme compote,
mashed yukon gold potatoes,
buttermilk fried Cowasee Farms okra   21

Special Side to Share with ya friends
Buttermilk Fried Cowasee Farms Local Okra
w/ roasted tomato ketchup  4

$25 three-course, one from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one,
one from section two & three

section one
Low Country Fried Rock Shrimp
marinated veggies, pickled asparagus,
cucumber-shrimp tartar sauce, classic cocktail sauce  9

Southwest Gazpacho
chile seared sea scallop, herb crème fraiche,
avacado-cucmber “salad”  8

Pale Ale Steamed PEI Black Mussels
la quercia prosciutto, shaved garlic, shaved red onion,
green peas, orange, lemon-parsley gremolata,
herb creme fraiche  11

Local Tomato Bisque
local herbs, split creek farms goat cheese  5

Six Spice Seared Yellofin Tuna
rare only, peach-ginger chutney, sesame-mustard,
ponzu roasted almonds, wasabi 9

Today’s Oysters on the Half Shell
Duxbury ,  Hood Canal of Canada

or choose Any Salad from our regular menu

section two
Caribbean Jerk Seared Lane Snapper
dried mango-sweet pepper compote, ponzu-lime reduction,
toasted almond rice pilaf, stir fried veggies  18

Pan Seared Wreckfish
grilled peach-ginger chutney, ponzu roasted almonds,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, stir fried veggies  19

Pepper Seared King Salmon
blue cheese pesto, horseradish-tomato bordelaise,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach  19

Solstice Grilled 14 oz. Angus Ribeye
($5 upcharge as part of 3 & 4 course menu)
red wine reduction, warm sottocenere “truffle cheese”,
sauteed asparagus, parsley-garlic fries  22

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake       Wild Berry Springroll
Cheese Trio           Sorbet Duo

*three & four course dinners may not be split*
*there is a $5 extra plate and/or share plate charge*

starters/small bites
Oven Roasted Rosemary Skewered SC Peaches
candied walnuts, bell honey, blue cheese, mixed greens,
shaved vidalia onion, citrus-herb vinaigrette  8
City Roots & Cowasee Farms Salad
heirloom tomatoes, sunflower sprouts, watercress, mixed greens,
shaved vidalias, marinated squash & zucchini,
truffle-garlic vinaigrette, fried shallots  8
Low Country Fried Rock Shrimp
marinated veggies, pickled asparagus,
cucumber-shrimp tartar sauce, classic cocktail sauce  11
Pale Ale Steamed PEI Black Mussels
la quercia prosciutto, shaved garlic, shaved red onion, green peas,
orange, lemon-parsley gremolata, herb creme fraiche  11

entrees
Mustard-Thyme Seared King Salmon
black cherry-mustard jus, caramelized vidalia-thyme compote,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sauteed spinach  19
Panko-Herb Crusted Lane Snapper
& Local Veggie Pasta
tomatoes, spinach, baby eggplant, squash, zucchini,
roasted red pepper-balsamic marinara, shaved parmesan  22
Solstice Grilled 14 oz. Angus Ribeye
red wine reduction, warm sottocencere “truffle cheese”,
sauteed asparagus, parsley-garlic fries 22
Cumin-Coriander Grilled SC Wreckfish
garlic-ginger lobster relish,
spicy City Roots mustard sprouts, cilantro-lime pesto,
toasted almond rice pilaf, stir fried veggies  23

$25 three-course, one from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one,
one from section two & three

section one
Oven Roasted Rosemary Skewered SC Peaches
candied walnuts, bell honey, blue cheese, mixed greens,
shaved vidalia onion, citrus-herb vinaigrette  8
Roasted Tomatillo-Sweet Pepper Soup
herb creme fraiche, pepper jack cheese  5
Tasting of Tomatoes
Cowasee Farms heirlooms, John’s Island vine-ripes,
cornmeal fried green tomatoes, City Roots sprouts, cucumber, vidalias,
truffle-garlic vinaigrette, split creek farms goat cheese  9
Buttermilk Fried Rock Shrimp
classic cocktail, cucumber-shrimp tartar sauce  9
Blackened Chicken & Andouille Sausage Paella
green peas, heirloom tomatoes, saffron,
smoked chile sour cream, tomatillo salsa  9
Today’s Oysters on the Half Shell
Gigamotos of Washington, Malpeques of Canada
Oysters “Solsticefeller” see regular menu
or choose Any Salad from our regular menu

section two
Sesame-Mustard Grilled Pork Tenderloin
grilled peach-ginger chutney, ponzu roasted almonds, wasabi mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables  18
Mustard-Thyme Seared King Salmon
black cherry-mustard jus, caramelized vidalia-thyme compote,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sauteed spinach, City Roots sprouts  19
Skillet Seared Flat Iron Steak
red wine reduction, blue cheese pesto,
heirloom tomato au gratin, mashed yukon gold potatoes  18
Local Veggie Pasta
roasted cowasee farms baby eggplant, squash, zucchini, green peas, grape tomatoes, fusilli pasta, gremolata, roasted red pepper-balsamic marinara, shaved sottocenere “truffle cheese” 16

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake          Sorbet Duo
Pear-Custard Tart           Local Peach Cobbler