Solstice Kitchen Blog

starters/small plates

Lobster-Aspargus Raviolis, olive-caper salsa, arugula, orange-thyme beurre blanc  11.

Pan Seared Sea Scallops, cowasee farms beet-goat cheese “salad”, buttermilk-dill dressing, pickled local asparagus, balsamic reduction  13.

Red Pepper-Seafood Bisque, blue crab, lemon creme fraiche  7.

Tableside Tuna & Mango Tartare, yuzu-wasabi cucumbers, toasted almond-mango vinaigrette, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, lime   13.

main course/entrees

Tamarind-Orange Glazed American Red Snapper, grilled avocado, crab-mint “stuffing”, yuzu-wasabi cucumbers, toasted almond-mango vinaigrette, herb rice pilaf  23.

Mustard-Ale brined Berkshire Pork Chop, herb butter caramelized vidalia onions, bacon bordelaise, caper-bacon potato salad, sauteed green beans  19.

Lemon-Thyme Roasted Alaskan Halibut, parmesan roasted artichokes,red pepper coulis, fried grit cake, roasted scallop squash  24.

Solstice Grilled Flat Iron Steak, veal bordelaise, pinot noir reduction, gorgonzola-basil scalloped potatoes, grilled asparagus  22.

Tonight’s Burger Specials
all burgers are 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye
all are served w/ lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup
-Red Chile Burger guacamole, garden tomato salsa, mahon cheese  $14
-Solstice Seasoned Burger sautéed lobster, brie  $16
-Peppercorn Burger seared foie gras, caramelized vidalia onions $16

Weekend Three-Course Menu for $28

first course options

Garden Tomato Gazpacho, blue crab, avocado, cilantro

or Arugula, Asparagus & Artichoke Salad, mixed greens, roasted red peppers, fried shallots, parmesan, truffle-sherry vinaigrette

second course options

Your choice of Pepper-Oregano Grilled Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Breast, wild berry jam, veal bordelaise, smoked gouda-bacon mac n cheese, preserved lemon sauteed green beans

or Ginger-Soy Roasted King Salmon, apricot chutney, orange-herb beurre blanc, creamy grits, preserved lemon sauteed green beans

third course options

Caramel Pecan Fudgecake, strawberries, whipped cream

or Wild Berry Springroll, whipped cream, raspberry sauce

$25 three course-choose one item from each section
$30 four course-choose two items from section one, one from sections two & three

first
-“Down South” Bruschetta mustard bbq pulled pork,
fried green tomato, caramelized Hartsville vidalia onions, spicy balsamic 7.
-Garden Fresh Gazpacho avocado salsa, lemon crème fraiche 6.
-Three Way Tomato Salad vine ripe, heirloom & fried green,
goat cheese, arugula, balsamic, black pepper aioli  9.
-Bibb Lettuce Caesar parmesan, applewood bacon, artichokes,
fried white anchovies, black pepper caesar dressing  8.
-Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio fried cauliflower, black pepper aioli, arugula.capers 8.
-Vidalia Onion Bisque goat cheese, chives  6.

second
-Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut olive-caper relish,
citrus-thyme beurre blanc, creamy grits, sautéed green beans   17.
-Bronzed Sea Scallops low country shrimp & oyster stew
polenta cake, arugula-basil pesto  19.
-Mint Salt Seared Yellowfin Tuna watermelon-feta “salad”, spicy balsamic syrup, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach  18.
-Cherry-Pecan stuffed Pork Tenderloin caramelized vidalia onions, red wine-thyme reduction, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans 17.

third
Sorbet Duo with Prosecco 7.    Wild Berry Springroll 7.
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake 7.        Mango Pie 7.

$24 Big Steak & Big Fish Wine-Paired Specials
-Cajun Grilled Angus New York Strip or Caw Caw Creek Pork Chop with fried oysters, horseradish-bacon cream sauce, grilled green onions,
buttermilk mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach
Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, 06 Sonoma

-Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut with olive-caper relish, arugula pesto, chickpea fritter & preserved lemon sautéed haricots verts
Conundrum, 2007 California

Tonight’s Burger Specials
all burgers are 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye
all are served with lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup
-Red Chile Burger guacamole, garden tomato salsa, mahon cheese  $14
-Solstice Seasoned Burger sautéed lobster, brie  $16
-Peppercorn Burger seared foie gras, caramelized vidalia onions $16

SPRING Cocktail Specials!
Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss 7.  amaretto, vodka, cranberry, oj
Basil Gimlet 6. gin, basil syrup, lemon, lime, fresh basil
Lemonade-Rose Cooler 6 citrus vodka, lemonade, rose water

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A La Carte Specials

-Fennel-Orange Roasted Alaskan Halibut with gulf shrimp-oyster stew, citrus beurre blanc, herbed crab relish & fried basil
-Chargrilled Solstice Seasoned Angus Ribeye with applewood bacon-horseradish cream sauce, parmesan roasted artichokes & red wine-thyme reduction
-Honey Lavender Brined Caw Caw Creek Farms Pork Chop with brandied strawberries, marsala-cherry gastrique & boursin butter
-Peppercorn Seared Yellowfin Tuna with arugula pesto, balsamic aioli & heirloom tomato-feta salad
-Five Spice Seared Sea Scallops with mint-sea salt grilled watermelon, basil-orange aioli & wasabi ponzu
-Italian Herb Fried Calamari with olive-caper salsa, heirloom tomato carpaccio & gazpacho vinaigrette
-Baked Escargot & Goat Cheese Phyllos with lemon creme fraiche, arugula & roasted red pepper coulis

Weekend Three-Course Menu for $28

first course

Mixed Green Salad with almond fried goat cheese, tarragon-champagne vinaigrette, strawberries, candied pecans & shaved onions

or Garden Fresh Gazpacho with blue crab, avocado & cilantro

second course

Pepper-Oregano Grilled Pork Tenderloin with wild berry jam, veal bordelaise, smoked gouda-bacon mac n cheese & sauteed green beans

or  Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi with apricot chutney, orange-thyme beurre blanc, creamy grits & sauteed green beans

third course

Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake or Mango Pie

Don’t forget to print off your Wine Coupon from today’s Email!

Call us at 788-6966 or go to www.solsticekitchen.com to make reservations! Walk Ins are always welcome!

$25 Three-Course / $30 Four Course Menu

section one
choose one for three-course, choose two for four-course
-Ginger Fried Calamari, mango salsa, yuzu-cucumber vinaigrette 
-Pepper Seared Sea Scallops, parmesan-herb creamed cauliflower, roasted red pepper coulis 
-Tomatillo-White Bean & Chicken Chili, avocado, cilantro creme fraiche
-Curry Seared Yellowfin Tuna, basil-orange aioli, sriracha, red cabbage-carrot slaw
-Three Way Tomato Salad, sc heirloom tomato, vine ripe tomato, fried green tomato, goat cheese, arugula, tarragon-champagne vinaigrette, balsamic, black pepper aioli 
-Boston Bibb Cobb Salad, avocado, chopped egg, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, buttermilk ranch 
-Mixed Green Salad, blue cheese, candied pecans, strawberries, shaved onions, tarragon-champagne vinaigrette

section two     choose one
-Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut, roasted red pepper-shrimp relish, orange-thyme beurre blanc, creamy grits, sauteed green beans 
-Your choice of Rosemary-Mustard Grilled Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Breast, gorgonzola cream sauce, balsamic marinated strawberries, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach
-Olive Oil Seared Atlantic Corvina, lobster-tarragon risotto, shaved asparagus salad, roasted red pepper coulis
-Petit NY Strip “Au Poivre”, marsala-mushroom demi glace, foie gras butter, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach

section three            choose one
-Pecan-Caramel Bread Pudding, warm caramel
-Caramel Pecan Fudgecake, whipped cream, caramel
-Mango Pie, raspberry sauce, whipped cream, mint 
-Wild Berry Springroll, raspberry sauce, whipped cream

Wednesday & Thursdays BIG STEAK n BIG FISH wine paired specials

Char-Grilled New York Strip with herbed crab relish, arugula pesto, red wine reduction, buttermilk mashed potatoes & sauteed spinach     paired with a glass of Silver Palms Cabernet Sauvignon 2005  for only $24 total!

Basil Seared Charleston Mahi-Mahi with orange-thyme beurre blanc, roasted red pepper-shrimp relish,     byrd mill grits & sauteed haricots verts     paired with a glass of  Crios Torrontes 2008  for only  $24 total!

This Week’s Summer Burger Specials        all Burgers are 10 ounce, 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Angus Ribeye served with house-cut Shoestring Fries

Red Chile Grilled Burger with guacamole, fresh tomato salsa & spanish mahon cheese  $13

Peppercorn Grilled Burger with seared foie gras & sherry roasted mushrooms  $16                                        

Solstice-Seasoned Burger with tomato-bacon confit, point reyes blue cheese & balsamic mayo  $13

Thanks for stopping by our Daily Blog. Because we change our menu almost daily, and because we have several different menus to choose from, please stop by frequently to see what we’re cooking.

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Reservations ARE NOT required. You are always welcome to Walk-In. On the weekends, and on special occasions, we do recommend you make a reservation. You may do so by calling us directly at 803-788-6966 or by going to our website at www.solsticekitchen.com or by visiting www.opentable.com .

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