Solstice Kitchen Blog

small bites, starters
Almond Fried Brie  9
dried mango chutney, local strawberry jam,
water table crackers
Mediterranean Lamb Sliders  11
potato focaccia, Bulgarian feta, tzatziki,
pickled red onions, cucumbers
Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crab  12
mango salsa, ginger-cilantro vinaigrette
Brown Sugar-Black Pepper Seared Foie Gras  16
cranberry-nut french toast, amaretto syrup, local strawberry jam

entrees
Cornmeal Fried Soft Shell Crabs  24
artichoke-lobster relish, herb pesto,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sautéed asparagus
Solstice Grilled 18 oz. Prime Ribeye  27
seared bellavitano cheese,
red wine reduction, cabernet glazed shallots,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Blackened North Carolina Triggerfish  23
cajun “fritto misto” of fried shrimp & crawfish,
crawfish etouffee, white rice, sautéed asparagus
Citrus Grilled SC Wahoo or Golden Kingclip  21
herb pesto, blue cheese butter,
balsamic-truffle reduction, spring vegetable-potato hash

dessert special
Apple-Ginger Wontons  8
rosemary-goat cheese ice cream

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

section one
Baked Oysters “Solsticefeller”  8
four oysters on the half shell, parmesan creamed spinach,
crispy prosciutto, herb breadcrumbs
Shrimp Ceviche  8
melon, mango, toasted almonds, ginger-cilantro dressing, wontons
Local Beet Carpaccio  7
shaved celery, petit mixed green salad, pickled asparagus, mediterranean olives,  torched manchego
Buttermilk Fried Soft Shell Crab  13
($4 upcharge as part of 3/4 course menu)
lobster-artichoke relish, herb pesto
Martha’sVineyard & Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell  8
four oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce
Roasted Garlic & Potato Bisque  5
split creek farms goat cheese, truffle oil, chives
Mixed Green Salad, Romaine Wedge, Caesar Salad

section two
Ginger-Lime Grilled Wahoo 18
black bean-corn salsa, blood orange “steak sauce”,
toasted almond rice pilaf, sesame-soy snow peas
Buttermilk Fried or Pan Sautéed Soft Shell Crabs  24
($7 upcharge as part of 3/4 course menu)
crawfish veloute’, orange-basil gremolata,
baby carrot-potato-green pea “hash”, sautéed spinach
Panko-Herb Fried Yellow Squash  13
baby carrot-potato-green pea “hash”,  herb pesto,  fennel pollen
Herb brined White Marble Farms Pork Chop  19
chile spiced feta cheese, roasted red pepper espagnole,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus
Panko-Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast  14
roasted red pepper espagnole, herb pesto, shaved parmesan,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach

section three
Chocolate-Wild Berry Bread Pudding
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake
Turtle Cheesecake         Cheese Plate

small bites, starters
Baked Oysters “Solsticefeller”  11
five oysters on the half shell, crispy prosciutto, parmesan creamed spinach, herb breadcrumbs
Melon & Prosciutto  8
cantaloupe, honeydew, la quercia prosciutto, toasted almonds,
petit mixed green salad, herb-citrus vinaigrette
Buttermilk Fried “Alive Today” Soft Shell Crab  13
herb pesto, citrus beurre blanc, lobster-artichoke relish
French Onion Soup  5
parmesan-roasted garlic crouton

entrees
Pan Seared Black Grouper OR Steelhead Salmon  22
caviar-chive butter, caramelized baby leeks,
yukon potato-sweet corn hash, lemon grilled asparagus
Cornmeal Fried Soft Shell Crabs  24
fish camp beurre blanc, lemon-herb gremolata,
creamy grits, buttermilk-dill slaw
Blackened Angus Bone-In 18 oz. Ribeye  27
cajun crawfish-green onion hollandaise,
green tomato-pimento relish, sautéed spinach,
smoked cheddar mashed potatoes
Fresh Herb-Sea Salt Brined
White Marble Farms Pork Chop  22
roasted tomato espagnole, chile spiced feta, balsamic-truffle reduction, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach

Special Sides to share
Buttermilk Fried Asparagus w/roasted tomato ketchup  5
Local Watermelon-Feta Salad w/basil  4

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

section one
Baked Oysters “Moscow”  9
five oysters on the half shell, horseradish cream,
herb breadcrumbs, black caviar
Tempura Fried Rock Shrimp  9
sweet chile aioli, ponzu, wasabi, snow pea slaw
Melon & Prosciutto Salad  8
cantaloupe, honeydew, la quercia prosciutto, toasted almonds,
petit mixed green salad, orange-beet vinaigrette
Foil Baked Bulgarian Feta  8
evoo, marinated artichokes, grilled pita, balsamic reduction
Buttermilk Fried Soft Shell Crab  13
($4 upcharge as part of 3/4 course menu)
rock shrimp remoulade, citrus-herb gremolata
Gulf Select & Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell  8
four oysters, two gigamotos, two well fleet,
mignonette, cocktail sauce
Low Country-Seafood Sweet Corn Chowder  5
herb pesto, horseradish-black pepper aioli
Mixed Green Salad, Romaine Wedge, Caesar Salad

section two
Ginger-Lime Seared Halibut  18
pineapple salsa, lime chimmichurri,
toasted almond rice pilaf, sesame-soy snow peas
Pepper Seared Flat Iron Steak  17
rosemary-balsamic marinated feta, red wine reduction,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Buttermilk Fried or Pan Sautéed Soft Shell Crabs  24
($7 upcharge as part of 3/4 course menu)
artichoke-lobster relish, citrus beurre blanc,
gremolata, grits, sautéed asparagus
Vegetable Risotto  13
artichokes, mushrooms, green peas, grape tomatoes,
herb pesto, shaved parmesan, fennel pollen
Buttermilk Fried Wil-Moore Farms Chicken Breast
same as regular menu
Jamaican Jerk Grilled Pork Tenderloin
same as regular menu

section three
Sorbet Duo      Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake
Pineapple Upside Down Cake       Cheese Plate

small bites, starters
Baked Oysters “Moscow”  11
five oysters on the half shell, horseradish cream,
herb breadcrumbs, black caviar
Tempura Fried Rock Shrimp  11
sweet chile aioli, ponzu, wasabi, snow pea slaw
Melon & Prosciutto  8
cantaloupe, honeydew, la quercia prosciutto, toasted almonds,
petit mixed green salad, orange-beet vinaigrette
Buttermilk Fried “Alive Today” Soft Shell Crab  13
herb pesto, citrus beurre blanc, lobster-artichoke relish
Sweet Tomato Bisque  5
split creek farms goat cheese, local basil

entrees
Bronzed North Carolina Flounder  21
tasso ham-green tomato creamed corn, rock shrimp remoulade,
creamy grits, blackened green tomatoes
Garlic-Herb Grilled 18 oz. Bone-In Angus Ribeye  27
sundried tomato-veal demi glace,
rosemary-balsamic marinated bulgarian feta,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, pan sauteed asparagus
Orange-Spice brined
14 oz. White Marble Farms Pork Chop  22
mango salsa, blood orange “steak sauce”,
toasted  almond rice pilaf, spiced honey glazed baby carrots
Buttermilk Fried “Alive Today” Soft Shell Crabs  27
basil pesto, lobster-artichoke relish, citrus beurre blanc,
creamy grits, pan sautéed asparagus

Special Sides to share
Buttermilk Fried Asparagus w/roasted tomato ketchup  5
Pan Seared Green Tomatoes w/orange-herb butter  4

section one
Gulf Select & Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell  8
four oysters, shallot mignonette, classic cocktail sauce
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio  9
local beet salad, sour cream-dill dressing, pickled asparagus
Foil Baked Bulgarian Feta  8
evoo, herbs, roasted red peppers, artichokes, grilled pita
Cajun Oysters Rockefeller  8
four oysters, tasso ham, collard greens, smoked gouda,
herb breadcrumbs, green onion remoulade
Baby Spinach Salad  7
smoked bacon dressing, gorgonzola blue cheese, grape tomato,
candied pecans, shaved onion, fried grit croutons
Sweet Tomato Bisque  5
goat cheese, basil
Mixed Green Salad, Romaine Wedge, Caesar Salad

section two
Blackened Salmon  16
tasso ham-sweet corn sauté, green onion remoulade,
creamy grits, chile-garlic sautéed green beans
Portobello-Blue Cheese stuffed Pork Tenderloin  15
wild mushroom-caramelized onion bordelaise, citrus gremolata,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed sp inach
Pan Seared Halibut  18
red miso-coconut broth, black mussels, mango salsa, curry aioli,
toasted almond rice pilaf
Vegetarian Primavera  13
artichokes, asparagus, spinach, baby carrots, peas,
goat cheese cream sauce, herb pesto, citrus gremolata
Buttermilk Fried Chicken  same as regular menu
Bronzed Shrimp & Grits  same as regular menu

section three
Sorbet Duo      Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake
Raspberry-Lemon Cake       Peanut Butter Pie

Special Sides
Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus w/red wine reduction  5
Ginger-Honey Glazed Parisian Carrots  4
Pan Seared Green Tomatoes w/orange-herb butter  4

small bites, starters

Smoked Norweigan Salmon Carpaccio 11
local beet salad, sour cream-dill dressing, bulgarian feta,
pickled asparagus, balsamic reduction

Chile Grilled Pork Satay 9
snow pea-peanut slaw, thai chile sauce, curry aioli

Cajun Oysters Rockefeller 11
five oysters, tasso ham, collard greens,
smoked gouda, herb breadcrumbs, green onion remoulade

Pan Sautéed PEI Black Mussels 11
red miso-coconut broth, pineapple, cilantro, mint, curry aioli

Sweet Tomato Bisque 5
split creek farms goat cheese, local basil

entrees

Blackened Red Drum & Sea Scallops 24
tasso ham-sweet corn relish, green onion remoulade,
creamy grits, pan seared green tomatoes

Solstice Grilled 18 oz. Bone-In Angus Ribeye 27
truffle creamed spinach, red wine reduction,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Caribbean Jerk Seared Yellowfin Tuna 23
mango salsa, blood orange “steak sauce”,
toasted  almond rice pilaf, sesame-lime sautéed snow peas

Peppercorn Grilled Flat Iron Steak 21
blackberry-balsamic reduction, gorgonzola-portobello duxelle,
shoestring fries, petit grilled romaine, smoked bacon dressing

Pan Seared Halibut “Primavera” 23
angel hair pasta, asparagus, baby carrots,  artichokes,  peas,
goat cheese cream sauce, citrus-herb gremolata, basil pesto

Special Sides to share
Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus w/red wine reduction  5
Buttermilk Fried Asparagus w/roasted tomato ketchup  5
Pan Seared Green Tomatoes w/orange-herb butter  4

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

section one
Gulf Select & Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell  8
four oysters, shallot mignonette, classic cocktail sauce

Seared Beef Tataki  9
mango, cucumber, ponzu, fried snow peas, wasabi

Red Miso-Coconut Soup with Lobster & Crab  5
pineapple salsa, cilantro crème fraiche
Creamy Potato-Leek Bisque  5
herb pesto, gremolata

Seared Foie Gras-Fig Pate 8
potato-spring onion hash, red wine reduction, grain mustard

Rosemary Grilled Shrimp & Seafood-Corn Chowder 8
herb pesto, horseradish aioli

Mixed Green Salad, Romaine Wedge, or Caesar Salad

section two
Tortilla Crusted Carolina Wahoo  17
mango salsa, almond-ginger rice pilaf, chile-garlic green beans

Buttermilk Fried Pork Tenderloin  15
tasso ham gravy, vidalia onion confit,  mashed yukon gold potatoes, chile-garlic green beans

Pan Seared Halibut  18
artichoke-lobster relish, herb pesto, creamy lindley mill grits, sautéed asparagus

Espresso Spice rubbed Flat Iron Steak  17
blackberry-balsamic syrup, orange-herb butter, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach

Applewood Bacon-Brie Burger  14
horseradish aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, shoestring fries, mustard-mayo-ketchup served on the side

section three
Turtle Cheesecake        Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake
Sweet Potato Crème Brulee       Peanut Butter Pie

Special Sides
Parmesan-Herb Grit Cake w/ truffle buttered chanterelles & foie gras butter  6
Ginger-Honey Glazed Parisian Carrots  4

Cocktail Special
Cucumber Lavender Martini  6
house infused cucumber vodka, lavender simple syrup
Traci’s Ruby Red & Basil  6
ruby red grapefruit vodka, basil, simple syrup

small bites, starters
Cajun Oysters Rockefeller   12
tasso ham, collard greens, smoked gouda,
herb breadcrumbs, tabasco-lemon aioli
Torched Prime Strip Tataki  11
thai chile-snow pea salad, spiced black bean sauce, ponzu, wasabi
Baked Feta & Mini-Jaws Spanakopita  11
cucumber tzatziki, evoo, herbs, grilled pita
Rosemary Skewered Gulf Shrimp &
Low Country Seafood-Corn Chowder 10
horseradish aioli, gremolata

entrees
Pan Seared Halibut  23
orange-herb butter, pimento creamed corn,
potato-spring onion hash, sautéed asparagus
Espresso rubbed Flat Iron Steak  19
cabernet-cognac cream sauce, foie gras butter,
caramelized leek-gorgonzola mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach
Chile Lime Grilled SC Wahoo  22
lump crab-mango salsa, lobster-coconut broth,
almond rice pilaf, sesame-soy snow peas
Peppercorn Grilled Bone-In Angus Ribeye  27
blackberry-balsamic syrup, vidalia onion confit,
caramelized leek-gorgonzola mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach

Special Sides
Parmesan-Sage Grit Cake
w/ truffle buttered chanterelles & foie gras butter 6
Buttermilk Fried Asparagus w/roasted tomato ketchup 4
Ginger-Honey sautéed Parisian Carrots  4