Solstice Kitchen Blog

Starters
Fried Gulf Oysters 12
cocktail sauce, cucumber-caper tartar sauce
Fried Green Tomatoes 9
mr friendlys french quarter pimento cheese, applewood bacon, bourbon-mustard bbq sauce
Crispy Caw Caw Creek Farms Pork Belly 11
sweet black bean sauce, bourbon-mustard bbq sauce, carrot-cilantro salad
Pan Seared Lump Crab Cake 13
caper-dill tartar sauce, cornbread gremolata, marinated cucumber-pickled onion salad
Our Tuna Tartare 14
cucumbers, thai chile-ginger sauce, sweet black bean sauce, sriracha, crispy wontons
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras 17
apple butter, port wine reduction, sweet potato chips, winter spice
Buttermilk Fried Lobster Skewers 14
caper-dill tartar sauce, cornbread gremolata, marinated cucumber-pickled onion salad
Solstice famous Tableside Beef Tartare 14
caper, onion, mustard, Worcestershire, horseradish-basil cream, quail egg, grilled pita
Chile Fried Calamari 12
thai chile-ginger sauce, pickled jalapenos, srirach, marinated cucumber-pickled onion salad,
Four Cheese 13
port salut, crater lake blue, manchego, bellavitano,dried apricot chutney, Bell’s honeycomb,
balsamic redux, crackers

Soup & Salads
Potato-Leek Bisque 6
pesto aioli, parmesan
Seafood Bouillabaise  6
cornbread gremolata, fried basil
Solstice Caesar Salad 7
anchovy-lemon dressing, tomato, parmesan, marinated artichokes, onion, balsamic, croutons
Wedge of Romaine 7
applewood bacon, blue cheese, onion, tomato, cucumbers, creamy ranch dressing
Mixed Greens 7
dried cranberries, candied pecans, manchego cheese, apples, onions, sherry-dijon vinaigrette

Entrees
Pan Seared Charleston Mahi-Mahi  23
lobster-champagne cream sauce, tarragon-orange gremolata, creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus
5 Hour Braised Beef Short Ribs 24
truffle-cabernet bordelaise, leek-garlic confit, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Citrus Seared  Gulf Shrimp, Lobster & Angel Hair Pasta 23
angel hair pasta, roasted garlic-herb butter, tomatoes, asparagus, parmesan, fried basil, gremolata
Herb-Panko Crusted Colorado Rack of Lamb 27
ginger-coriander honey, green apple-pear salad, gorgonzola creamed sweet potatoes, stewed green beans
Hoisin Glazed Sea Scallops 24
shrimp-vegetable sauté, sweet curry-lime broth, sesame rice pilaf, tempura fried shiitake mushrooms
Mustard-Thyme Grilled 10 oz. Chicken or Peppered Pork Tenderloin 18/19
bourbon-mustard bbq sauce, apple-pear salad, smoked gouda-bacon mac & cheese, stewed green beans
Peppercorn Grilled Veal Hanger Steak 25
wild mushroom risotto, foie gras butter, roasted tomato pesto, sautéed spinach
Solstice Surf & Turf of 5 oz. Petit Filet Mignon & Lump Crab Cake 28
saffron-green onion hollandaise, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Everything Seared Salmon 22
leek-garlic confit, horseradish cream, herb coulis, fried polenta cake, sautéed spinach

A La Carte Steaks
7 oz. Filet Mignon 25
18 oz. Prime Bone-In Ribeye  28
7 oz. Angus Flat Iron Steak  19

choose two toppings

truffle-cabernet bordelaise, port wine reduction, garlic-leek confit, horseradish-basil cream, lobster-champagne cream sauce, foie gras buttermr friendlys french quarter pimento cheese

Sides to Share smoked gouda & bacon mac n cheese  7      creamy polenta  4    fried polenta cake  4     preserved lemon sautéed spinach 4      preserved lemon sautéed asparagus 4        gorgonzola mashed sweet potatoes 4     mashed yukon gold potatoes  4

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

section one
Potato-Leek Bisque 6
herb crouton, horseradish cream
Rosemary Grilled Shrimp Skewer 9
balsamic marinated feta, roasted red peppers, olives
Rhett’s Seafood Bouillabaise 6
horseradish cream, fried basil
Bourbon BBQ Glazed Pork Belly 8
pickled beets, spicy green beans, cornbread salad
or choose any Salad from our Regular Menu

section two
Thai Chile Glazed Salmon 18
apple-pear relish, sesame rice pilaf, almond-veggie stir fry
Pan Seared Mahi Mahi 18
citrus beurre blanc, dried apricot chutney,
creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus
Pepper Seared Flat Iron Steak 19
roasted tomato pesto, wild mushroom-truffle bordelaise,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Blackened Pork Tenderloin OR Chicken Breast 16
tasso ham gravy, leek-garlic confit,
mashed yukon gold potatoes,
country ham stewed green beans

section three
Wild Berry Springroll 6
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake 7
Pear-Apple Galette 7
Turtle Cheesecake 7

Please note that Solstice will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24th – Sunday, Dec. 27th.  Happy Holidays!

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

section one
Mediterranean Vegetable Soup  5
balsamic feta, pesto aioli
Provencal Sautéed Black Mussels  9
capers, roasted red peppers, basil, garlic, herb crostini
Country Fried Venison Strip  10
tasso ham creamed corn, pickled vegetable relish
Sweet Chile BBQ Glazed Pork Belly  8
spicy black bean sauce, thai chile sauce, carrot-cilantro salad
Octopus “Salami” Carpaccio  9
shaved fennel salad, evoo, parmesan, mixed greens, balsamic
or choose Any Salad from our Regular Menu

section two
Blackened Yellowfin Tuna or Red Grouper 19
tasso ham creamed corn, pickled vegetable “salad”, roasted garlic oil, creamy polenta, sautéed spinach
Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi  18
seafood-corn chowder, herb coulis, horseradish cream
Coriander Pepper Grilled Pork Tenderloin OR Chicken Breast 17
mustard-fig bordelaise, brown sugar sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach

section three
Red Velvet Cake  6
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake  7
Pear-Apple Galette  7
Turtle Cheesecake  7

small bites, starters
Mediterranean Vegetable Soup
balsamic feta, pesto aioli  5
Provencal Sautéed Black Mussels  9
capers, roasted red peppers, basil, garlic, herb crostini
Crispy Fried Pork Belly  8
caper mustard, port wine reduction, shaved fennel-celery salad
West Port Oysters on the Half Shell  8
cocktail sauce, pickled jalapeno-shallot mignonette
Coriander Seared Rare Tuna  9
vegetable egg roll, black bean sauce, thai chili sauce

entrees
Blackened Yellowfin Tuna 17
tasso ham-roasted yellow corn macque choux, roasted garlic oil, creamy polenta, sautéed spinach
Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi  16
seafood-corn chowder, herb coulis, horseradish cream
Peppered Pork Tenderloin 15
mustard-fig bordelaise, brown sugar sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach

Wine Paired Entrée Special  $22
Coriander Peppered Cervena Farms Venison Strip
mustard fig bordelaise, brown sugar sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach
Paired with a glass of Penfold’s Bin 28 Shiraz

small bites, starters
Mediterranean Vegetable Soup balsamic feta, pesto aioli  6
Provencal Sauteed Black Mussels  11
capers, roasted red peppers, basil, garlic, herb crostini
Crispy Fried Pork Belly  10
caper mustard, port wine reduction, shaved fennel-celery salad
West Port Oysters on the Half Shell  10
cocktail sauce, pickled jalapeno-shallot mignonette
Octopus “Salami” Carpaccio  9
marinated cucumber salad, evoo, parmesan, mixed greens, balsamic

entrees
Blackened Mahi-Mahi 19
tasso ham cream sauce, sweet pepper-yellow corn macque choux, creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus
Hoisin BBQ Glazed Yellowfin Tuna  23
sweet black bean sauce, veggie eggroll, sriracha, toasted sesame rice
5 Hour braised Beef Short Ribs  22
wild mushroom-pancetta ragout, horseradish-herb cream, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Coriander Peppered Cervena Farms Venison Strip 25
mustard-fig bordelaise, brown sugar sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach

$30 Weekend Three-Course
section one
Mediterranean Vegetable Soup same as above
Seafood-Corn Chowder seafood-crab fritter, lemon crème fraiche
Any Salad from our Regular Menu
section two
Blackened Mahi-Mahi same as above
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken see regular menu
Peppered Pork Tenderloin see regular menu
section three
Turtle Cheesecake        Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake

House-infused Cocktail Specials
The Winter Solstice captain morgan, warm apple cider  6.
The Candy Cane candy cane vodka, cream, crème de menthe  7.
Snowflake Martini apple vodka, apple mixer, sugared apple 7.
The Grinch midori, pineapple, sprite  7.

$25 Three Course Dinner
pick one from each section
$30 Four Course Dinner
Pick two from section one, one from each section two and three

section one
Seafood-Corn Chowder  6
petit crab fritter, lemon creme fraiche
Buffalo Fried Pork Wings 8
marinated celery “salad,” creamy blue cheese dressing
Cornmeal Fried Crab-Seafood Fritter  7
caper-cucumber tartar sauce, cornbread gremolata, marinated cucumber-pickled onion salad
Chatham Oysters on the Half Shell  8
cocktail sauce, pickled jalapeno-shallot mignonette
Italian Cheese Plate  8
burrata, smoked mozzarella, pickled beets, capers, evoo, herb-garlic crostini, roasted tomato-balsamic jam
or any salad from our regular menu

section two
Blackened Grouper 18
tasso ham cream sauce, green tomato-shrimp relish, creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus
Hoisin BBQ Glazed Chicken Breast  16
sweet black bean sauce, veggie spring roll, wasabi mashed potatoes
Peppercorn Crusted Pork Tenderloin  17
wild mushroom-pancetta ragout, balsamic grilled fennel, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Herb Grilled Swordfish  17
smoked mozzarella-tomato caprese, eggplant ratatouille, pesto oil

section three
Caramel Pecan Fudgecake 7
Bananakopita 7
Cheese Plate  7

House-infused Cocktail Specials
The Candy Cane candy cane vodka, cream, crème de menthe  7.
Snowflake Martini apple vodka, apple mixer, sugared apple 7.
The Grinch midori, pineapple, sprite  7.

small bites, starters
Butternut Squash Bisque  6
pumpkinseed oil, candied pecans
Buffalo Fried Pork Wings  9
red pepper-celery salad, herb and blue cheese dressing
Shiraz braised Pork & Butternut Squash Gnocchi  11
balsamic butter, sage
Chatham Oysters on the Half Shell  12
warm sherry-thyme butter, classic cocktail sauce

entrees
Hoisin BBQ Glazed Swordfish  22
pickled jalapenos, black bean sauce, sesame stir fried eggplant
5 Hour Braised Beef Short Ribs  22
wild mushroom-pancetta ragout, leek-garlic confit, creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus
Winter Spice Seared Lions Paw Scallops  24
cranberry-port beurre rouge, truffled apple-candied pecan salad, sweet potato puree
Provencal Herb Seared Kobe Hanger Steak  26
warm smoked mozzarella, fire roasted tomato-balsamic jam, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach

$30 Weekend Three-Course one item from each section

section one
Butternut Squash Bisque same as above
Buffalo Fried Pork Wing same as above
or choose Any of our Regular Menu Salads
section two
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken see regular menu
Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi see fish of day on regular menu
Winter Spice Seared Salmon cranberry-port beurre rouge, truffled apple-pecan salad, sweet potato puree
section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake Turtle Cheesecake

House-infused Cocktail Specials
Berry Sparkler pomegranate-blueberry vodka, simple syrup, prosecco  7.
PomBlue-jito pomegranate-blueberry vodka, mint, blueberries  7.

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

section one
Sweet Potato Bisque 6
pumpkinseed oil, candied pecans
Panko-Herb Seafood Fritters 7
shrimp-green tomato tartar sauce, marinated cucumber salad
Pan Fried Veal Sweetbreads 9
madeira-thyme pan gravy, country ham succotash, sherry butter
Pulled Pork Bruschetta 8
smoked cheddar, fried green tomato, creole mustard

section two
Peppered Pork Tenderloin 16
leek and garlic confit, tomato parmesan fondue, yukon gold mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach
Cornmeal Seared North Carolina Triggerfish 16
shrimp-green tomato tartar sauce, citrus-dill gremolata, creamy polenta, marinated cucumber salad
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken
see regular menu

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake 7
Peanut Butter Pie with Oreo Crust 7
White Chocolate Macadamia Cheesecake 7
Turtle Cheesecake 7

House-infused Cocktail Specials
Berry Sparkler pomegranate-blueberry vodka, simple syrup,
prosecco  7.
PomBlue-jito pomegranate-blueberry vodka, mint, blueberries  7.

small plates
Sweet Potato Bisque  6
pumpkinseed oil, candied pecans
Panko-Herb Seafood Fritters   7
shrimp-green tomato tartar sauce, marinated cucumber salad
Pan Fried Veal Sweetbreads  9
madeira-thyme pan gravy, country ham succotash, sherry butter
Pulled Pork Sliders  8
smoked cheddar, fried green tomato, creole mustard

entrees
Housemade Gorgonzola stuffed Meatballs  15
wild mushroom ravioli, wild mushroom cream sauce, balsamic grilled fennel, roasted tomato jam
Buttermilk Fried Chicken  14
madeira-thyme pan gravy, mashed yukon gold potatoes, country ham succotash
Cornmeal Seared North Carolina Triggerfish  16
shrimp-green tomato tartar sauce, citrus-dill gremolata, creamy polenta, marinated cucumber salad

special side
Skillet baked Sweet Potato-Red Beet Au Gratin   6
pickled beets, roasted garlic-parsley butter

desserts
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake  7
Peanut Butter Pie with Oreo Crust  7
White Chocolate Macadamia Cheesecake  7

House-infused Cocktail Specials
Berry Sparkler pomegranate-blueberry vodka, simple syrup, prosecco  7.
PomBlue-jito pomegranate-blueberry vodka, mint, blueberries  7.

small bites, starters
Lobster Fennel Bisque shrimp-lobster “salad,” pesto aioli    6
Smoked Mozzarella Bruschetta & Beet Salad 7
roasted red peppers, dill, basil, balsamic-truffle reduction
Pan Sautéed Prince Edward Island Mussels 11
preserved lemon-saffron broth, apple-pear salad,
garlic- herb crostini
Pan Fried Sweetbreads 11
madeira-thyme pan gravy, sweet potato puree,
country ham succotash
Chianti braised Pork 9
wild mushroom ravioli, wild mushroom cream sauce, parmesan

entrees
Blackened Kingclip 21
tomato-parmesan cream sauce, fried green tomato,
creamy polenta, country ham succotash
Pecan Crusted North Carolina Triggerfish 22
apple-pear salad, beurre blanc, sweet potato puree,
sautéed spinach
Surf & Turf  w/Grilled Filet Mignon & Herb Grilled Lobster Tail
roasted tomato-tarragon hollandaise, mashed yukon gold potatoes,
sautéed asparagus       w/5oz. filet  28    w/8 oz. filet  34

$30 Weekend Three-Course
choose one item from each section
first course
Lobster Fennel Bisque same as above
Smoked Mozzarella Bruschetta & Beet Salad same as above
or choose Any Salad from our Regular Menu
second course
Blackened Kingclip same as above
Mustard-Herb Grilled Chicken Breast see regular menu
Pan Seared Salmon apple-pear salad, beurre blanc,
sweet potato puree, sautéed spinach
third course
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake
Peanut Butter Pie with Oreo Crust
White Chocolate Macadamia Cheesecake