Solstice Kitchen Blog

small bites, starters
Lobster Corn Chowder  6
shrimp-lobster “salad,” pesto aioli

Escargot Puff Pastry  7
white wine, herbs, garlic, horseradish cream

Pumpkin Ravioli  7
balsamic-sage butter, candied pecans

entrees
Pan Seared Skate Wing 16
lemon-caper risotto, black truffle-roasted tomato pesto, herb coulis, sautéed asparagus

Mustard-Thyme Grilled 10oz. Organic Chicken Breast  14
bourbon bbq sauce, mr. friendlys French quarter pimento cheese, mashed yukon gold potatoes, stewed collard greens

Pepper Crusted Pork Tenderloin  15
wild berry bordelaise, roasted garlic-parsley butter, mashed yukon gold potatoes, stewed collard greens

Herb-Citrus Grilled Salmon  16
lobster-corn chowder, shrimp-lobster “salad,” pesto aioli

desserts
Peanut Butter Pie with Oreo Crust  7
White Chocolate Macadamia Cheesecake  7
Triple Chocolate Moussecake  7

small bites, starters
Dutch Bay Oysters on the Half Shell 10
cocktail sauce, pickled onion mignonette,
marinated cucumber salad

Seafood-Tomato Bisque 7
dill poached shrimp, pesto aioli

Southwest Shrimp & Veggie Eggrolls 8
chile spiced mustard, cilantro-lime salsa verde

Olive Oil-Pepper Cured Tuna & Red Trout 8
local beet salad, dill, horseradish cream, herb coulis,
pickled jalapenos

entrees
Brown Sugar-Mustard brined Berkshire Pork Chop 19
bourbon bbq sauce, mr friendlys french quarter pimento cheese,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, stewed collard greens

Pan Seared Skate Wing 19
pumpkin ravioli, balsamic-sage brown butter,
country ham cracklings,preserved lemon sautéed spinach

Rosemary-Roasted Garlic Grilled 18 oz. Prime Bone-In Ribeye 27
smoked mozzarella-roasted red pepper “caprese”,
balsamic-truffle reduction, mashed yukon gold potatoes,
sautéed asparagus

Solstice Seared Yellowfin Tuna 19
wild mushroom-truffle bordelaise,
black truffle-roasted tomato pesto, mashed yukon gold potatoes,
sautéed asparagus

$25 three course one from each section

$30 four course two from section one, one from sections two & three

section one
Buffalo Fried Pork “Wings”  8
roasted red pepper-celery relish, blue cheese dressing
Dutch Bay Oysters on the Half Shell  10
cocktail sauce, pickled onion mignonette, marinated cucumber salad
Seafood Bouillabaise & Dill Poached Shrimp 7
horseradish cream, gremolata
Southwest Shrimp & Veggie Eggrolls  6
chile spiced mustard, cilantro-lime salsa verde
Local Beet & Marinated Feta Salad  6
horseradish cream, dill, mixed greens, herb coulis, sherry-dijon vinaigrette
or choose Any Salad from our regular menu

section two
Pan Seared Salmon OR Mahi-Mahi & Seafood Bouillabaise  18
horseradish cream,  herb coulis, gremolata
Rosemary-Pepper Grilled Pork Tenderloin OR Mustard-Thyme Grilled 10 oz. Chicken  17
wild berry gastrique, pecan goat cheese, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Solstice Seared Yellowfin Tuna  19
wild mushroom-truffle bordelaise, roasted tomato pesto, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake  7
Wild Berry Springroll  6
Triple Chocolate Moussecake  7
White Chocolate-Macademia Cheesecake 7

Big Pork & Pinot Special  $22
Creole Mustard-Brown Sugar brined Berkshire Farms 12 oz. Pork Chop
wild berry gastrique, pecan crusted goat cheese, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
PAIRED WITH A GLASS OF
Ponzi Pinot Noir 2007 Willamette Valley

small bites, starters

Roasted Red Pepper-Seafood Bisque 6
shrimp remoulade, herb gremolata

Dutch Bay Oysters on the Half Shell  12
cocktail sauce, pickled onion mignonette, marinated cucumber salad

Housemade Lamb Meatballs & Seared Foie Gras 12
mascarpone risotto, roasted tomato pesto, parmesan

Southwest Shrimp & Veggie Eggroll  9
chile spiced mustard, cilantro-lime salsa verde

Local Beet Salad  8
marinated feta, horseradish cream, dill, spinach, herb coulis, sherry-dijon vinaigrette

entrees

Miso Honey Glazed Grouper  22
curry-cucumber tuna tartare, ginger aioli, vegetable stir fried rice, crispy wontons

Autumn Spice Seared Duck Breast  19
mission fig-dried cranberry chutney, orange-pecan salad, mashed yukon gold potatoes, country ham stewed green beans

Solstice Grilled Angus Ribeye Mignon 24
black truffle-gorgonzola butter, shaved truffles, port wine reduction, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus

$25 three-course  one from each section
$30 four-course two from section one, one from sections two & three
All Items are Available A La Carte

section one
Roasted Red Pepper-Seafood Bisque  6
pesto aioli, basil

Butternut Squash Bisque  6
orange-pecan pesto, hazelnut oil

Southwest Shrimp & Veggie Eggroll  9
smoked chile guacamole, cilantro-lime salsa verde

Local Beet Salad  6
herb coulis, horseradish cream, dill, spinach, sherry-dijon vinaigrette

Chile Fried Calamari 9
marinated cucumber-pickled onion salad, thai chile ginger sauce, sriracha

Or Choose Any Salad from our Regular Menu

section two

Miso Honey Glazed Chicken  16
ginger aioli, toasted almond rice cake, stir fried veggies

Parmesan-Herb Crusted Red Trout  17
grilled veggie caponata, pesto aioli, creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus

Brown Sugar-Bourbon Grilled Pork Tenderloin 18
mission fig-caramelized shallot chutney, goat cheese-black pepper mornay, mashed yukon gold potatoes, stewed green beans

Citrus-Rosemary Shrimp & “Grits”  15
tomato-parmesan fondue, balsamic-fennel salad, pesto aioli, creamy polenta

section three
Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte
caramel sauce, whipped cream  7

Caramel Pecan Fudgecake
whipped cream, chocolate sauce 7

Peanut Butter Pie
oreo crust, chocolate sauce, whipped cream 7

Wild Berry Springroll
raspberry sauce, whipped cream  6

small bites, starters

Plantation Soup  6
chicken, collard greens, rice, country ham, cornbread-herb salad

Solstice Seafood Platter  18
florida stone-crab claws, blue point oysters, poached charleston shrimp, cocktail sauce, mustard sauce, pickled onion-cucumber salad

Mediterranean Tuna Pizza  13
peppered RARE yellowfin tuna, feta, kalamata olives, basil, roasted red peppers, pesto aioli

entrees

Solstice Grilled 14 oz. Angus Ribeye  24 OR American Kobe Hanger Steak  26
goat cheese-black pepper mornay, apple-pear relish, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach

Pan Seared Atlantic Sheepshead  23
eggplant caponata, port wine redution, lemon-caper-mascarpone risotto, sautéed asparagus

Sesame Crusted Peruvian Red Trout  21
lime-cilantro crab salad, ginger aioli, red miso-shrimp broth, toasted almond rice pilaf

Horseradish Mustard Grilled Rack of Lamb 26
black mission fig-shallot chutney, caramelized fennel-prosciutto “salad”, mashed yukon gold potatoes, tomato stewed green beans

THIS WEEKEND’S BIG RED FEATURE
John Duval “Plexus” 06 Australia
glass $12  bottle $48
a big, chewy, dense blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre, that normally sells for over $60 a bottle!

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

section one
Fried Green Tomatoes  8
french quarter pimento cheese, applewood bacon, bbq sauce
Roasted Red Pepper-Goat Cheese Ravioli  8
mascarpone cream, green peas, marinated fennel salad, parmesan
Classic Shrimp Cocktail  9
cocktail sauce, romaine, lime avocado
Creamy Chicken Noodle  6
pulled chicken, peas, carrots, egg noodles, cornbread-herb salad
Any of our Salads
see regular menu

entrees
Blackened Gulf Redfish  17
shrimp-seafood chowder, horseradish-cream, crab gremolata
Cornbread-Country Ham stuffed 10 oz. Chicken  18
roasted tomato bordelaise, mashed yukon gold potatoes, stewed collard greens
Solstice Meatloaf “Philly” 16
ground beef tenderloin & ribeye, caramelized onions & peppers, horseradish cream, port salut cheese, mashed yukon gold potatoes, stewed collard greens
Thyme-Mustard Seared Salmon 19
port wine braised mission figs, gorgonzola-thyme cream sauce, creamy polenta, sautéed spinach

desserts
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake 7
Apple-Honey Tart 7
Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding 9
White Chocolate-Macademia Nut Cheesecake 7

THIS WEEK’S  $24 BIG STEAK-BIG RED PAIRING
Solstice Grilled 14 oz. Angus Ribeye
roasted tomato bordelaise, shaved black truffles, port wine reduction, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
PAIRED WITH A GLASS OF
John Duval “Plexus” 06 Australia Shiraz/Grenache Blend
$12 a glass individually

starters, small bites
Fried Green Tomatoes  8
french quarter pimento cheese, applewood bacon, bbq sauce
Eggplant Parmesan  8
tomato marinara, herbs, parmesan
Creamy Chicken Noodle  6
pulled chicken, peas, carrots, egg noodles, cornbread-herb salad

entrees
Buttermilk Fried Halibut  17
mustard-caper tartar sauce, crab relish, creamy polenta,stewed collard greens
Cornbread-Country Ham Stuffed Chicken 15
roasted tomato bordelaise, mashed yukon gold potatoes, stewed collard greens
Chopped Steak “Philly” 16
ground beef tenderloin & ribeye, caramelized onions & peppers, horseradish cream, port salut cheese, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Peppercorn Grilled Pork Tenderloin  15
port wine braised mission figs, gorgonzola-thyme cream sauce, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach

desserts
White Chocolate-Macademia Nut Cheesecake  7
whipped cream, blueberry sauce
Apple-Honey Tart  7
whipped cream, caramel sauce

THIS WEEK’S BIG STEAK-BIG RED PAIRING $24
Solstice Grilled 14 oz. Angus Ribeye, roasted tomato bordelaise, shaved black truffles, port wine reduction, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
PAIRED WITH A GLASS OF
John Duval “Plexus” 06 Australia Shiraz/Grenache Blend
$12 a glass individually

starters, small bites
Down South Pork Bruschetta 8
bbq pulled pork, fried green tomato, berry bbq sauce, caramelized onion
Panko Fried Eggplant  8
smoked chile marinara, feta-herb cous cous, pesto aioli, balsamic reduction
Roasted Red Pepper-Goat Cheese Ravioli  11
shaved black truffles, truffle butter, fried basil, tomato concasse
Creamy Chicken Noodle  6
pulled chicken, peas, carrots, egg noodles, cornbread-herb salad

entrees
Pale Ale Fried Carolina Flounder  19
rock shrimp-cucumber salsa, mustard-caper aioli, creamy polenta,blackened green tomatoes
Solstice Grilled American Kobe Hanger Steak  26
green peppercorn beurre rouge, shaved black truffles, white balsamic syrup, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sauteed spinach
Miso Glazed Alaskan Halibut  23
wasabi-soy mandarin oranges, wild mushroom-blue crab fried rice, pan sautéed asparagus

$30 Weekend Three-Course
choose one from each section

section one
Fried Green Tomatoes
same as regular menu
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
same as special above
Any Salad from regular menu

section two
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon
rock shrimp-cucumber salsa, mustard-caper aioli, creamy polenta, sautéed spinach
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken
same as regular menu
Pepper Grilled Pork Tenderloin
same as regular menu

section three
White Chocolate-Macademia Cheesecake 7
whipped cream, berries
Caramel-Pecan Fudgec ake 7
chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Port braised Black Mission Figs 7
blue cheese, spiced honey

STONE CRAB CLAWS from Florida have arrived!
served with mustard sauce & cocktail sauce $17

$25 Three-Course, one from each course
$30 Four-Course, two from section one, one from sections two & three

section one
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders  8
blackened green tomato, caramelized onions, bacon
Popcorn Rock Shrimp  8
cucumber-caper tartar sauce, cocktail sauce
Fried Eggplant Napoleon  7
local tomato marinara, pesto aioli, manchego cheese
West Point Oysters on the Half Shell  9
cocktail sauce, pear mignonette
Seafood Corn Chowder  6
cornbread-herb salad, pesto aioli
Any Salad from our Regular Menu

entrees
Panko-Citrus Roasted NC Dayboat Flounder  19
roasted red pepper-cucumber salsa, feta-herb cous cous, herb coulis, sautéed spinach
Char-Grilled Flat Iron Steak 19
green peppercorn demi glace, gorgonzola blue cheese, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sauteed spinach
Solstice Chicken Marsala 16
herb breading, mushroom butter sauce, shaved ricotta salata, creamy polenta, sauteed asparagus
Coriander Seared Copper River Salmon 19
lime butter, crab-orange salad, curried lobster broth, jasmine rice

section three
White Chocolate-Macademia Cheesecake 7
whipped cream, berries
Caramel-Pecan Fudgec ake 7
chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding 7
blueberry sauce, whipped cream
Port braised Black Mission Figs 7
blue cheese, spiced honey