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Weekend Specials

starters

Fried Green Tomato “Provencal” roasted red peppers, cippolini onions, olives, capers, feta, balsamic-truffle reduction 8.

Short Rib-Boursin Ravioli housemade spinach ravioli, tomato-parmesan fondue, fennel pollen, red wine reduction 11.

Skillet Seared Carolina Shrimp & Buttermilk Biscuit smoked ham-pecan pan gravy, green onions 11.

Local Tomato-Lobster Bisque

buttered lobster, parsley-lemon gremolata   6.

entrees

Lemon-Dill Roasted Lake Victoria Perch 22.

fried oysters, horseradish cream, house-pickled onions,

lima-corn succotash, creamy byrd mill grits

Smoked Paprika-Garlic Grilled Prime 18 oz. Ribeye 29.

grilled calamari-shrimp sauté, grilled vegetable pesto,

lobster mushrooms, buttermilk mashed potatoes,

preserved lemon sautéed asparagus

Pan Seared Yellowfin Tuna 24.

candied peaches, blueberry gastrique, foie gras-truffle butter,

spiced sweet potato puree, sautéed spinach

Blackened Chopped Steak 18.

house-ground angus ribeye & beef tenderloin,

gorgonzola pimento cheese, horseradish-veal bordelaise,

buttermilk mashed potatoes, sour cream-chive slaw

Weekend $30 Three Course Dinner

first Mixed Green Salad see regular menu

Local Tomato-Lobster Bisque see above

Fried Green Tomato Provencal see above

second Pan Seared Red Grouper peach-pecan chutney,

orange-thyme beurre blanc, creamy grits, sautéed asparagus

Blackened Chopped Steak see above

Solstice Grilled Pork Tenderloin sweet corn coulis,

tomato-bacon confit, buttermilk mashed potatoes, lima-corn succotash

third Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake strawberries, whipped cream

Sorbet Float lemon, raspberry, prosecco, mint, preserved lemon

Peach Springroll caramel sauce, whipped cream

Tonight’s Burger Specials

our burgers are 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye

served with lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup

Solstice caramelized onions, blue cheese, housemade steak sauce   $14

Big Daddy bbq sauce, caramelized onions, fried egg, cheddar,  bacon  $14

FoieBurger foie gras-truffle butter, seared foie gras, balsamic-fig reduction $16

SUMMER Cocktail / Beer Specials

Strawberry Rickey 7.  bombay sapphire, strawberries, lime, simple syrup, soda

Blackberry Blossom 7. blackberry infused vodka, st.germain, chambord, prosecco

Lemonade-Rose Cooler 6. citrus vodka, lemonade, rose water

Tonight’s Specials
$25 three-course  one item from each section
$30 four-course  two items from section one, one item from sections two & three

section one
Marinated Bulgarian Feta-Spinach Salad  blueberries,
mandarin oranges, shaved vidalias, almonds, sherry-dijon vinaigrette  7.
Lobster-Scallop Crudo vanilla, mint, apple, ginger, wontons 9.
Grilled Blood Sausage blueberry gastrique, dried apricots,
grain mustard, cornichons, toast points  7.
Flank Steak-Boursin Cheese Quesadilla
creamy horseradish sauce, cowasee farms tomato salad 8.
Summer Succotash Stuffed SC Tomato corn, zucchini, squash,
local herbs, blue cheese butter, mixed greens  7.
Iceberg Wedge see regular menu

Starters
Seafood-Sausage Gumbo & Fried Gulf Oysters white rice, green onions,
cilantro sour cream 8.
Grilled Blood Sausage blueberry gastrique, dried apricots, grain mustard, cornichons,
balsamic feta, toast points 9.
Skillet Blackened Gulf Shrimp & Buttermilk Biscuit country ham-vidalia onion pan gravy, green onions  11.
Flank Steak-Boursin creamy horseradish sauce, cowasee farms tomato salad 9.

Entrees
Tarragon-Citrus Roasted Alaskan Halibut “Oscar” lump crab, classic bearnaise,
crispy proscuitto, creamy byrd mill grits, sauteed asparagus 24.
Rosemary Grilled Colorado Rack of Lamb peach-cider glaze, blue cheese butter,
buttermilk mashed potatoes, preserved lemon sautéed asparagus 26.
Solstice Grilled Prime 18oz. Ribeye cider-orange bordelaise, fennel pollen,
heirloom tomato pesto, portobello “fries,” buttermilk mashed potatoes 29.
Ginger-Panko Fried Atlantic Tilefish citrus-tamarind reduction,

ponzu-hawaiian marlin tartare, shrimp fried rice, carrot-sesame slaw 21.

Weekend $28 Three Course Dinner

First
Mixed Green Salad see regular menu
Seafood-Sausage Gumbo white rice, green onions
Pulled Pork Bruschetta fried green tomato, caramelized onions, peach-ginger bbq sauce

Second
Blackened Atlantic Salmon peach-pecan chutney, orange-thyme beurre blanc, creamy grits, sautéed asparagus
Montreal Grilled Flank Steak horseradish cream sauce, solstice steak sauce,
caramelized onions, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach
Buttermilk Fried Flounder & Low Country Frogmore Stew shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, collards, dill-caper aioli, pickled onions
Herb Grilled Chicken Breast see regular menu

Third
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake strawberries, whipped cream
Sorbet Float lemon, raspberry, prosecco, mint, preserved lemon
Blueberry Cobbler whipped cream, cinnamon streusel

Burger Specials $14 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye
all are served with lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup
Solstice caramelized onions, blue cheese, housemade steak sauce
Big Daddy bbq sauce, caramelized onions, fried egg, cheddar, applewood bacon
Mexi-Cado smashed avocado, heirloom tomato, cilantro sour cream

$25 three-course  one item from each section
$30 four-course  two items from section one, one item from sections two & three
section one
Yellow Corn Bisque  red pepper-corn salsa, cilantro crème fraiche  6.
Avocado-Blue Crab Salad housemade 1000 island dressing,
chopped iceberg, roma tomatoes, grape tomatoes shaved vidalias, lime 8.
Sesame Fried Calamari five spice watermelon, cucumber-ginger salsa, spiced honey 9.
Short Rib-Boursin Cheese Quesadilla red bean-smoked chile puree,
cilantro sour cream, tomato salsa 8.
Poached Asparagus-Balsamic Feta Salad mixed greens,
roasted red peppers, cucumbers, almonds, yogurt-dill dressing 8.
Mixed Green Salad see regular menu
Iceberg Wedge see regular menu

section two
Buttermilk Fried Flounder & Low Country Frogmore Stew
shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, collards, dill-caper aioli, pickled onions  18.
Montreal Grilled Flank Steak “Philly”  caramelized onions,
 fire roasted sweet peppers, solstice steak sauce, horseradish-thyme sauce,
buttermilk mashed potatoes, purple pepper-vinegar slaw 19.
Pan Seared Halibut citrus-herb beurre blanc, basil pesto,
shaved heirloom tomato, creamy grits, sautéed asparagus 19.
Solstice-Grilled Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Breast
pecan-peach chutney, balsamic-truffle reduction,
pimento cheese mashed potatoes, stewed collards 17.

section three
Sorbet Float, passionfruit & raspberry sorbets, preserved lemon, mint  7.
Caramel Pecan Fudgecake, whipped cream, strawberries  7.
Strawberry-Shortbread Tart, raspberry cream cheese, caramel  7.
Artisan Cheese Selection, strawberries, peaches, honey  7.

Burger Specials $14  100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye
all are served with lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup
Ballpark housemade mustard, vinegar slaw, pickled onion
Big Daddy bbq sauce, caramelized onions, fried egg, cheddar, applewood bacon
Philly  caramelized onions & peppers, horseradish sauce, cheddar-jack cheese 

 “Steak n Big Red” Special  $26
Rosemary Grilled Colorado Rack of Lamb with peach-cider glaze, blue cheese butter, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus
paired with a glass of  Luchador Shiraz, 2007 South Australia

Weekend Specials

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Creamy Broccoli Soup country ham, smoked cheddar 6.
Pan Seared Jumbo Scallops  grilled sc watermelon,
mint coulis, balsamic-herb marinated feta 13. 
Chorizo Sausage Quesadilla  cheesy refried red beans, smoked chile-red pepper salsa, cilantro sour cream  9.

entrees
Cornmeal Fried NC Rainbow Trout 19.
herbed crab relish, cucumber-caper tartar sauce, pickled onions,
sweet corn-applewood bacon hash, buttermilk-dill slaw
Rosemary Grilled Colorado Rack of Lamb  26.
peach-cider glaze, blue cheese butter,
buttermilk mashed potatoes, preserved lemon sautéed asparagus
Pesto Crusted Kingclip Grouper  23.
pappardelle pasta, roasted tomato cream sauce, spinach, basil,
grape tomatoes, parmesan-almond roasted broccoli

Weekend $28 Three Course Dinner
first   Mixed Green Salad see regular menu
or Creamy Broccoli Soup see specials above
or Pulled Pork “Bruschetta” creamy grits, fried green tomato,
caramelized onions, peach-ginger bbq sauce
second   Fish of the Day see regular menu
or Char-Grilled Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Breast
herb-horseradish bordelaise, caramelized onions,
 buttermilk mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens
or Sesame Crusted Rainbow Trout mushroom-crab stuffing,
citrus-herb beurre blanc, basil pesto, creamy grits, sautéed spinach
third  Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake strawberries, whipped cream
or Sorbet Float lemon, raspberry, prosecco, mint, preserved lemon
or Strawberry-Shortbread Tart, raspberry cream cheese, caramel sauce

Tonight’s Burger Specials
all burgers are 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye
all are served with lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup
Solstice Burger  housemade steak sauce, caramelized onions, blue cheese $14
Big Daddy Burger  bbq sauce, caramelized onions, fried egg, smoked cheddar, applewood bacon $14
Greek Burger  roasted red peppers, spinach, balsamic feta, pickled onions $14

Tonight’s Specials
$25 three-course  one item from each section
$30 four-course  two items from section one, one item from sections two & three

section one
Creamy Broccoli Soup  blue cheese butter, red pepper-basil salsa 6.
McSolstice Slider grilled canadian bacon, fried egg, sauce choron,
shaved asparagus salad 9.
Local Lettuces & Avocado Salad mizuna, giant arugula, cucumbers, pickled onions, avocado, tomatoes, tarragon-champagne vinaigrette  8.
Flash Fried Bulgarian Feta Cheese lemon-herb tabbouleh,
dill greek yogurt, arugula 8.
Pulled Pork Quesadilla blue cheese slaw, local tomato relish  8.
Iceberg Wedge see regular menu
Mixed Green Salad see regular menu

section two
Crab-Shiitake stuffed Rainbow Trout,  sesame-panko crust, red pepper-basil salsa, thai basil-curry broth, jasmine rice  19.
BBQ Grilled Pork Tenderloin  peach-ginger bbq sauce, caramelized onions, summer corn-smoked bacon potato hash, stewed collards 18.
Italian Herb Seared Salmon caper-olive marinara, balsamic-herb feta,
buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach  18.
Solstice Grilled Bistro Ribeye ($5 upcharge for 3 / 4 course)
goat cheese-red pepper cream sauce, basil pesto,
buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus 22.

section three
Sorbet Float, passionfruit & raspberry sorbets, preserved lemon, mint  7.
Caramel Pecan Fudgecake, whipped cream, strawberries  7.
Wild Berry Springroll, cinnamon sugar, whipped cream  7.

Burger Specials all burgers are 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye
all are served with lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup
Solstice Burger  housemade steak sauce, caramelized onions, blue cheese $14
Big Daddy Burger  bbq sauce, caramelized onions, fried egg, smoked cheddar, canadian bacon $14
Cali-Burger  avocado, blue cheese slaw, jalapeno $14

TONIGHT’S “Steak n Big Red” Special  $25
Your choice of 8 oz. Prime Sirloin OR 8 oz. Angus Flat Iron Steak with foie gras butter,herb-horseradish bordelaise, cabernet-port reduction,
buttermilk mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach
with a glass of Santa Rita “Medalla Real” Cabernet Sauvignon 05 Chile

SUMMER Cocktail Specials!
Carolina Peach Fizz 7. Oronoco rum, local peach puree, vanilla syrup, soda
Blackberry Blossom 7. blackberry infused vodka, st.germain, chambord, prosecco
Lemonade-Rose Cooler 6. citrus vodka, lemonade, rose water

Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar
not as expensive as your friends told you!”

starters
BBQ Pork Slider blue cheese slaw, crispy fried shallots  9.
Local Lettuce & Herb Salad giant arugula, wax romaine, mizuna, marinated feta, pickled onions, yellow grape tomatoes, tarragon-champagne vinaigrette 9.
Summer Corn-Seafood Chowder with Fried Oysters tabasco-green onion crème fraiche 8.

entrees
Basil Seared Lake Victoria Perch & Gnocchi 23.
doug’s preserved lemon-thyme gnocchi, fava beans, spinach, goat cheese-red pepper cream, fennel pollen, arugula “salad”
Sesame Crusted Trout w/ Crab-Shiitake stuffing 22.
thai basil-red curry broth, yuzu marinated cucumbers,
jasmine rice, thai basil chiffonade
BBQ rubbed Bistro Ribeye 24.
housemade steak sauce, grilled sc peaches, gorgonzola butter,
buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus
Solstice Grilled Chopped Steak 19.
ground beef tenderloin& ribeye, caramelized onions, solstice steak sauce, foie gras butter, shoestring fries, sautéed spinach

Weekend $28 Three Course Dinner
first Mixed Green Salad see regular menu
or Corn-Seafood Chowder see specials above
or Fried Green Tomatoes gorgonzola mornay, tomato-bacon confit
second Fish of the Day see regular menu
or Pork Tenderloin see regular menu
or Chopped Steak see specials above
third Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake strawberries, whipped cream
or Sorbet Float passionfrut, raspberry, prosecco, mint, preserved lemon

Tonight’s Burger Specials
all burgers are 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye
all are served with lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup
Mac Burger smoked cheddar,1000 island dressing, pickled cucumbers $14
Solstice Burger housemade steak sauce, caramelized onions, blue cheese $14
“BLT” Burger fried green tomato, arugula, candied bacon, basil pesto $14

Tonight’s Specials
$25 three-course one item from each section
$30 four-course two items from section one, one item from sections two & three

section one
-Summer Corn-Seafood Chowder with Fried Oysters 8.
tabasco-green onion crème fraiche
-Cowasee Farms Tomato Salad & Taleggio Cheese Melt 9.
heirlooms, brown cherry, yellow grape, arugula
-Fried Green Tomatoes gorgonzola-parmesan mornay,
tomato-bacon confit, balsamic-truffle reduction 8.
-Cali-Shrimp Cocktail citrus poached shrimp, avocado,
yuzu marinated cucumbers, iceberg lettuce, lime, cilantro cocktail sauce  9.
-Beef Tenderloin Fondue grilled peaches,
gorgonzola-parmesan mornay, candied pecans  9.
-Iceberg Wedge see regular menu
-Mixed Green Salad see regular menu

section two
-Chicken Puttanesca garden herb grilled chicken breast, tomato linguine,
olives, capers, tomatoes, sweet peppers, basil pesto, feta cheese  17.
-Teriyaki-Citrus Grilled Swordfish curry-coconut mushroom broth,
jasmine rice, yuzu marinated cucumbers, spiced almonds 19.
-Buttermilk Fried Carolina Flounder dill-caper aioli,
roasted red pepper-grilled shrimp relish, creamy grits, stewed collards  18.
-Basil-Ginger braised Duck Confit roasted duck quarter, pulled confit, caramelized onions, herb-horseradish bordelaise, buttermilk mashed potatoes, preserved lemon sautéed asparagus 17.

section three
-Local Peach Cobbler caramel sauce, whipped cream  7.
-Sorbet Float, passionfruit & raspberry sorbets, preserved lemon, mint  7.
-Caramel Pecan Fudgecake, whipped cream, strawberries  7.
-Wild Berry Springroll, cinnamon sugar, whipped cream  7.

This Week’s Burger Specials all burgers are 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye and are served with lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup
-Solstice Burger housemade steak sauce, caramelized onions, blue cheese $14
- “BLT” Burger fried green tomato, arugula, candied bacon, basil pesto $14
-Mexi-Burger avocado, sweet cherry peppers, jalapeno, pickled onions   $14

TONIGHT’S “Steak n Big Red” Special  $25
14 oz. Grilled Veal Porterhouse with foie gras butter,
herb-horseradish bordelaise, caramelized vidalia onions,
buttermilk mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach
with a glass of Santa Rita “Medalla Real” Cabernet Sauvignon 05 Chile

SUMMER Cocktail Specials!
Carolina Peach Fizz 8. Oronoco rum, local peach puree, vanilla syrup, soda
Blackberry Blossom 7. blackberry infused vodka, st.germain, chambord, prosecco
Lemonade-Rose Cooler 6. citrus vodka, lemonade, rose water

Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar
not as expensive as your friends told you!”