Solstice Menu
Meet Solstice, a New American restaurant located in Irvine, CA, offering a trendy and intimate dining experience. Known for its imaginative seasonal menu, Solstice caters to all dietary needs, including vegan options. The dishes are creatively presented, showcasing items like gnocchi and short rib. The restaurant also features a full bar with unique cocktails and mocktails. Customers rave about dishes like Mussels Rockefeller and Braised Wagyu Pappardelle, highlighting the quality of fresh ingredients used. The attentive service, spacious interior, and thoughtful touches like personalized birthday cards make dining at Solstice a memorable experience. While some customers noted minor issues like limited vegetarian options and parking difficulties, overall, Solstice stands out as a must-visit destination for an upscale yet approachable dining experience.
Lunch
Parker House Rolls
poppy seeds, herbed honey butter
Cremini Mushroom Soup
root vegetables, mushroom "bacon," croutona, sherry gastrique
White Bean Hummus
sumac, confit tomatoes, grilled bread
Whipped Ricotta
roasted hazelnuts, pickled red onions, citrus honey, grilled bread
Spicy Tuna Tartare
pickled ginger, sesame, cucumber, avocado, tortilla chips
Salmon Crudo
jalapeño vinegar, pomegranate seeds, scallions, sesame
Short Rib Croquettes
aji amarillo aioli, pickled red onion
Shrimp "Spring Rolls"
fish sauce caramel, avocado, herb salad
Carne Asada Salad
marinated hanger steak, romaine, charred corn, heirloom tomatoes, pickled onion, queso fresco, buttermilk-chipotle ranch, salsa brava
Solstice Salad
mixed greens, watermelon radish, shaved carrot, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, focaccia croutons, parmesan, grated egg, buttermilk-garlic dressing
Iceberg Wedge
baby heirloom tomatoes, bacon jam, blue cheese dressing, tomato jam
Roasted Beet Salad
za'atar labneh, fennel, orange, pistachio dukkah, fried olives
Grilled Chicken Cobb
avocado, grated egg, baby heirloom tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, chopped greens, buttermilk-garlic dressing
Greens & Grains Bowl
quinoa, farro, whipped feta, root vegetables, pomegranate, mixed greens, mustard vinaigrette
Citrus Ginger Tuna
seared ahi tuna, radish, toasted cashews, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, lettuce mix, ginger-lime vinaigrette
Solstice Burger
aged cheddar, Solstice sauce, tomato jam, red wine shallots, leaf lettuce, brioche bun
PBLT
braised pork belly, mixed greens, tomato jam, honey-bacon aioli, toasted sourdough
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Solstice sauce, Swiss, cole slaw, brioche bun
Avocado Melt
provolone, salsa verde mayo, cole slaw, multi-grain bread
Lobster & Shrimp Roll
obster butter, celery, chives, Old Bay mayo, split top roll
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
sliced tomato, leaf lettuce, remoulade, brioche bun
Steak Frites
marinated hangar steak, brandy peppercorn sauce, hand cut fries
Roasted Half Chicken
aji verde, Peruvian solterito salad, sherry-chicken jus
Wild Mushroom Risotto
wild mushrooms, shallots, spinach, kale, three cheese blend, port wine reduction
Pan Seared Salmon
root vegetables, crispy Brussels sprouts, cauliflower purée, cider emulsion
Braised Short Rib Pappardelle
san marzano pomodoro, pecorino, basil persillade
Hand Cut Fries
Heirloom Carrots
Quinoa Salad
Sautéed Spinach & Kale
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Parker House Rolls
poppy seeds, herbed honey butter
Cremini Mushroom Soup
root vegetables, mushroom "bacon," croutona, sherry gastrique
White Bean Hummus
sumac, confit tomatoes, grilled bread
Whipped Ricotta
roasted hazelnuts, pickled red onions, citrus honey, grilled bread
Spicy Tuna Tartare
pickled ginger, sesame, cucumber, avocado, tortilla chips
Salmon Crudo
jalapeño vinegar, pomegranate seeds, scallions, sesame
Short Rib Croquettes
aji amarillo aioli, pickled red onion
Shrimp "Spring Rolls"
fish sauce caramel, avocado, herb salad
Solstice Salad
mixed greens, watermelon radish, shaved carrot, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, focaccia croutons, parmesan, grated egg, buttermilk-garlic dressing
Iceberg Wedge
baby heirloom tomatoes, bacon jam, blue cheese dressing, tomato jam
Roasted Beet Salad
za'atar labneh, fennel, orange, pistachio dukkah, fried olives
Citrus Ginger Tuna
seared ahi tuna, radish, toasted cashews, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, lettuce mix, ginger-lime vinaigrette
oz Tomahawk Ribeye
whipped potatoes, heirloom carrots, red wine jus, chimichurri
Whole Grilled Branzino
mole rojo, walnut crema, frijoles charros
oz Filet Mignon
whipped potatoes, red wine jus, Fresno chili chimichurri
Seared Sea Scallops
lemon risotto, port wine reduction, ikura-citrus butter, chives
Malbec Braised Short Rib
whipped potatoes, sautéed spinach & kale, basil persillade
Solstice Burger
aged cheddar, Solstice sauce, tomato jam, red wine shallots, leaf lettuce, brioche bun
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
cole slaw, hand cut fries, remoulade
Pan Seared Salmon
root vegetables, crispy Brussels sprouts, cauliflower purée, cider emulsion
Braised Short Rib Pappardelle
san marzano pomodoro, pecorino, basil persillade
Wild Mushroom Risotto
wild mushrooms, shallots, spinach, kale, three cheese blend, port wine reduction
Roasted Half Chicken
aji verde, Peruvian solterito salad, sherry-chicken jus
Hand Cut Fries
Heirloom Carrots
Quinoa Salad
Sautéed Spinach & Kale
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Whipped Potatoes
Dinner
Desserts
Pistachio Tres Leches
White Chocolate Cremeaux, Dulce de Leche Gelato, Pistachio Brittle
Apple Butter Cake
cinnamon gelato, salted caramel, spiced apple crisps
Flourless Brown Butter Fudge Cake
mocha custard, vanilla gelato, cocoa nibs
Coffee Spiced Ricotta Doughnuts
Chai Caramel, Chocolate Ganache
Pumpin Spiced Espresso Martini
Golden Eagle vodka, fresh espresso, vanilla, pumpkin spice mix
Carajillo
Licor , fresh espresso
Banana Business
Giffard banana liqueur, Nochelo walnut liqueur, heavy cream, brûléed banana garnish
Mocha Martini
Licor chocolate, espresso, whipped cream, semi-sweet chocolate
Warre's Vintage Porto,
Oporto, Portugal
Warre's Optima YR Tawny Porto
Oporto, Portugal
Lemongrass Lillet Spritz
lemongrass Lillet Blanc, St. Germaine, prosecco, mint
Pear Ginger Mimosa
prosecco, house made pear ginger syrup, dehydrated pear
Cranberry Sage Mimosa
prosecco, house made cranberry sage syrup, sage, fresh cranberries
Cucumber Collins
St. George Terroir gin, lime juice, simple syrup, St. Germaine, Fever Tree cucumber sparkling tonic, cucumber ribbons, mint
Whiskey Punch
Rittenhouse rye, orange honey oleo, Noilly Pratt vermouth, orange slices, dehydrated orange wheel
Rosé Punch
Jean Luc Columbo rosé, pomegranate juice, apple syrup, apple slices, pomegranate seeds
Coffee Spiced Ricotta Doughnuts
chai caramel, chocolate ganache
House-Made Biscuits
caramelized citrus honey, apple butter
Cremini Mushroom Soup
root vegetables, mushroom "bacon," croutona, sherry gastrique
White Bean Hummus
sumac, confit tomatoes, grilled bread
Ricotta & 'Nduja Dip
charred scallion relish, grilled bread
Spicy Tuna Tartare
pickled ginger, sesame, cucumber, avocado, tortilla chips
Short Rib Croquettes
aji amarillo aioli, pickled red onion
Salmon Crudo
jalapeño vinegar, pomegranate seeds, scallions, sesame
Roasted Beet Salad
za'atar labneh, fennel, orange, pistachio dukkah, fried olives
Carne Asada Salad
marinated hanger steak, romaine, charred corn, heirloom tomatoes, pickled onion, queso fresco, buttermilk-chipotle ranch, salsa brava
Solstice Salad
mixed greens, watermelon radish, shaved carrot, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, focaccia croutons, parmesan, grated egg, buttermilk-garlic dressing
Greens & Grains Bowl
quinoa, farro, whipped feta, root vegetables, pomegranate, mixed greens, mustard vinaigrette
Stuffed French Toast
banana, Nutella, marscarpone, bourbon caramel
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles
apple butter, maple syrup
Solstice Brunch Burger
sunny side egg, aged cheddar, Solstice sauce, tomato jam, red wine shallots, leaf lettuce, hand cut fries
PBLT
braised pork belly, mixed greens, tomato jam, honey-bacon aioli, toasted sourdough
Avocado Toast
poached egg, pickled onions, radish, multigrain toast, house greens
Solstice Breakfast
scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon or sausage, house made biscuit
Craft Your Own Omelet
Select Protein: pork sausage, bacon, poached salmon (+), lobster (+), lump crab (+) Select Ingredients: heirloom tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, arugula, onions, feta, ricotta, cheddar
Steak & Eggs
petit filet mignon, soft scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, horseradish hollandaise, house greens
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Benedict
buttermilk biscuits, poached eggs, sautéed greens, Old Bay hollandaise, house greens
Lobster & Shrimp Roll
Lobster butter, celery, chives, Old Bay mayo, split top roll
Hand Cut Fries
Breakfast Potatoes
Applewood-Smoked Bacon
Pork Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Brunch
Social Hour
White Bean Hummus
sumac, confit tomatoes, grilled bread
Whipped Ricotta
roasted hazelnuts, pickled red onions, citrus honey, grilled bread
Short Rib Croquettes
aji amarillo aioli, pickled red onion
Salmon Crudo
Passion Fruit Vinaigrette, Aji Amarillo, Smoked Cashews, Chia Seeds
Hand Cut Fries
loaded potato aioli
Solstice Burger Sliders
Aged Cheddar, Solstice Sauce, Tomato Jam, Red Wine Shallots
Crispy Chicken Sliders
Cole Slaw, Swiss Cheese, Solstice Sauce
Whiskey Punch
Rittenhouse rye, orange honey oleo, Noilly Pratt vermouth, orange slices, dehydrated orange wheel
Rosé Punch
Jean Luc Columbo rosé, pomegranate juice, apple syrup, apple slices, pomegranate seeds
Valdo Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
Longevity Chardonnay
Livermore County, CA
Antinori "Santa Cristina" Pinot Grigio
Friuli, Italy
Emmolo "By Caymus" Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, CA
Sea Sun "By Caymus" Pinot Noir
Central Coast, CA
Longevity Cabernet
Livermore County, CA
Stella Artois Pilsner
Rad Brewing Co. (oz)
Modelo Especial Lager
Space Dust IPA
Red Trolley Amber
Michelob Ultra Light Lager
Tito's Vodka
Blue Coat Gin
Flor De Caña Extra Seco Silver Rum
Lunazul Blanco Tequila
Four Roses Bourbon
Dewar's Scotch
Paper Airplane
Four Roses Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Lemon Juice, served up
Winter Whisper
St. George terroir gin, pine syrup, lime juice, frosted rosemary sprig garnish
Midnight Mezcal
Bahnez Mezcal, Benedictine, Charcoal Mix, Lime Juice, Aquafaba, Truffle Salt, Marigold Petal Moon, served up
French
St. George Terroir gin, ginger pear syrup, lemon juice, Valdo prosecco, dehydrated pear
Royal Kesar
Tito's vodka, saffron simple syrup, lime juice, mint, saffron garnish
Winter Barrel Aged Cocktail
Garrison Brothers small batch Bourbon, Fernet Branca, Earl Grey Simple Syrup, Chocolate Bitters, Lemon Peel Garnish
Cranberry Daiquiri
Flor de Caña year ECO, cranberry syrup, lime juice, simple syrup, cranberry sugar frost
Lavender Lemon Drop
Golden Eagle vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, lavender bitters
Sunset Serenade
Otaca tequila, Lillet Blonde, lemon juice, apricot syrup, cranberry swath garnish
Un-Gin Cocktail
aloe vera juice, pine syrup, lime juice, frosted rosemary sprig garnish
Un-French
aloe vera juice, ginger pear syrup, lemon juice, sparkling water
Un-Tequila Cocktail
aloe vera juice, house made grenadine, hibiscus tea mix, lime juice
Un-Vodka Cocktail
aloe vera juice, saffron simple syrup, lime juice
Valdo Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
Nicolas Feuillat Réserve Brut
Champagne, France
Longevity Chardonnay
Livermore County, CA
Austin Hope Chardonnay
Paso Robles, CA
Antinori "Santa Cristina" Pinot Grigio
Friuli, Italy
Emmolo "By Caymus" Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, CA
Domaine Delaporte Sancerre
Chavignol, France
August Kesseler "R" Kabinett Pfalz Riesling
Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany
Peyrassol "La Croix"
Provence, France
Flor Prosecco (Split)
Veneto, Italy
Longevity Cabernet
Livermore County, CA
Sea Sun "By Caymus" Pinot Noir
Central Coast, CA
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir
Santa Barbara County, CA
Austin Hope Cabernet
Paso Robles, CA
Trinitas Old Vine Zinfandel
Mendocino, CA
Trinitas "Sandy Lane" Red Blend
Contra Costa County, CA
Girard Cabernet
Napa Valley, CA
Luigi Bosca Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
Monsanto Chianti Classico Reserva
Tuscany, Italy
My Favorite Neighbor Blanc
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cakebread Chardonnay
Napa, California
Hess "Lion Tamer" Red Blend
Napa, California
Beverage
Wine List
Valdo Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
Nicolas Feuillate Réserve Brut
Champagne, France
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Epernay
Champagne, France
Longevity
Livermore, CA
Rombauer
Carneros, CA
Cakebread Cellars
Napa Valley, CA
Austin Hope
Paso Robles, CA
My Favorite Neighbor Blanc
San Luis Obispo, CA
Patz & Hall "Dutton Ranch" (Half Bottle)
Russian River Valley, CA
Antinori Santa Cristina
Friuli, Italy
Emmolo "By Caymus"
Napa Valley, CA
Merry Edwards
Russian River Valley, CA
Domaine Delaporte
Chavignol, France
Trinitas Cuvée
Napa Valley, CA
Duckhorn (Half Bottle)
Napa Valley, CA
August Kesseler "R" Kabinett Pfalz
Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
Tablas Creek Vineyards Cotes De Tablas Blanc
Paso Robles, CA
Darioush Viognier
Napa Valley, CA
Peyrassol "La Croix"
Provence, France
Austin Hope Cabernet ( Liter)
Paso Robles, CA
Kith & Kin
Napa Valley, CA
My Favorite Neighbor
San Luis Obispo, CA
Jordan
Alexander Valley, CA
Silver Oak
Alexander Valley, CA
Post & Beam By Far Niente
Sonoma Valley, CA
Girard
Napa Valley, CA
Sea Sun "By Caymus" Pinot Noir
Central Coast, CA
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara County, CA
Siduri
Willamette Valley, OR
Enroute "Les Pommiers"
Russian River Valley, CA
Sanford
Santa Rita Hills, CA
The Calling
Russian River Valley, CA
Château Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux, France
Clos Pegase Merlot "Mitsuko's Vineyard"
Napa Valley, CA
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc (Half Bottle)
Napa Valley, CA
Paraduxx Red Blend (Half Bottle)
Napa Valley, CA
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis" Cabernet Sauvignon (Half Bottle)
Napa Valley, CA
Leviathan Red Blend
Napa Valley, CA
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Promis
Tuscany, Italy
Renato Ratti Borolo
Piemonte, Italy
Trinitas Old Vine Zinfandel
Mendocina, CA
Luigi Bosca
Mendoza, Argentina
Hess "Lion Tamer" Red Blend
Napa Valley, CA
Harvey & Harriet Red Blend
Paso Robles, CA
Château Des Jacques Clos Du Grand Carquelin Gamay
Beaujolais, France
Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-Du-Pape
Rhone Valley, France
Trinitas "Sandy Lane" Red Blend
Contra Costa County, CA
Delas Gigondas
Rhone Valley, France
Monsanto Chianti Classico Reserva
Tuscany, Italy
Whitehall Lane "Tre Leoni"
Napa Valley, CA
Orin Swift " Years In The Desert" Zinfandel Blend
Napa Valley, CA