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

$9.00

Cremini Mushroom Soup

root vegetables, mushroom "bacon," croutona, sherry gastrique

$9.00

White Bean Hummus

sumac, confit tomatoes, grilled bread

$12.00

Whipped Ricotta

roasted hazelnuts, pickled red onions, citrus honey, grilled bread

$12.00

Spicy Tuna Tartare

pickled ginger, sesame, cucumber, avocado, tortilla chips

$22.00

Salmon Crudo

jalapeño vinegar, pomegranate seeds, scallions, sesame

$17.00

Short Rib Croquettes

aji amarillo aioli, pickled red onion

$13.00

Shrimp "Spring Rolls"

fish sauce caramel, avocado, herb salad

$14.00

Carne Asada Salad

marinated hanger steak, romaine, charred corn, heirloom tomatoes, pickled onion, queso fresco, buttermilk-chipotle ranch, salsa brava

$29.00

Solstice Salad

mixed greens, watermelon radish, shaved carrot, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, focaccia croutons, parmesan, grated egg, buttermilk-garlic dressing

$14.00

Iceberg Wedge

baby heirloom tomatoes, bacon jam, blue cheese dressing, tomato jam

$16.00

Roasted Beet Salad

za'atar labneh, fennel, orange, pistachio dukkah, fried olives

$16.00

Grilled Chicken Cobb

avocado, grated egg, baby heirloom tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, chopped greens, buttermilk-garlic dressing

$22.00

Greens & Grains Bowl

quinoa, farro, whipped feta, root vegetables, pomegranate, mixed greens, mustard vinaigrette

$19.00

Citrus Ginger Tuna

seared ahi tuna, radish, toasted cashews, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, lettuce mix, ginger-lime vinaigrette

$27.00

Solstice Burger

aged cheddar, Solstice sauce, tomato jam, red wine shallots, leaf lettuce, brioche bun

$22.00

PBLT

braised pork belly, mixed greens, tomato jam, honey-bacon aioli, toasted sourdough

$21.00

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Solstice sauce, Swiss, cole slaw, brioche bun

$20.00

Avocado Melt

provolone, salsa verde mayo, cole slaw, multi-grain bread

$19.00

Lobster & Shrimp Roll

obster butter, celery, chives, Old Bay mayo, split top roll

$28.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

sliced tomato, leaf lettuce, remoulade, brioche bun

$29.00

Steak Frites

marinated hangar steak, brandy peppercorn sauce, hand cut fries

$32.00

Roasted Half Chicken

aji verde, Peruvian solterito salad, sherry-chicken jus

$30.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto

wild mushrooms, shallots, spinach, kale, three cheese blend, port wine reduction

$43.00

Pan Seared Salmon

root vegetables, crispy Brussels sprouts, cauliflower purée, cider emulsion

$35.00

Braised Short Rib Pappardelle

san marzano pomodoro, pecorino, basil persillade

$36.00

Hand Cut Fries

$9.00

Heirloom Carrots

$9.00

Quinoa Salad

$9.00

Sautéed Spinach & Kale

$9.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

$9.00

Parker House Rolls

poppy seeds, herbed honey butter

$9.00

Cremini Mushroom Soup

root vegetables, mushroom "bacon," croutona, sherry gastrique

$9.00

White Bean Hummus

sumac, confit tomatoes, grilled bread

$13.00

Whipped Ricotta

roasted hazelnuts, pickled red onions, citrus honey, grilled bread

$12.00

Spicy Tuna Tartare

pickled ginger, sesame, cucumber, avocado, tortilla chips

$22.00

Salmon Crudo

jalapeño vinegar, pomegranate seeds, scallions, sesame

$17.00

Short Rib Croquettes

aji amarillo aioli, pickled red onion

$13.00

Shrimp "Spring Rolls"

fish sauce caramel, avocado, herb salad

$14.00

Solstice Salad

mixed greens, watermelon radish, shaved carrot, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, focaccia croutons, parmesan, grated egg, buttermilk-garlic dressing

$14.00

Iceberg Wedge

baby heirloom tomatoes, bacon jam, blue cheese dressing, tomato jam

$16.00

Roasted Beet Salad

za'atar labneh, fennel, orange, pistachio dukkah, fried olives

$16.00

Citrus Ginger Tuna

seared ahi tuna, radish, toasted cashews, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, lettuce mix, ginger-lime vinaigrette

$27.00

oz Tomahawk Ribeye

whipped potatoes, heirloom carrots, red wine jus, chimichurri

$160.00

Whole Grilled Branzino

mole rojo, walnut crema, frijoles charros

$43.00

oz Filet Mignon

whipped potatoes, red wine jus, Fresno chili chimichurri

$58.00

Seared Sea Scallops

lemon risotto, port wine reduction, ikura-citrus butter, chives

$48.00

Malbec Braised Short Rib

whipped potatoes, sautéed spinach & kale, basil persillade

$44.00

Solstice Burger

aged cheddar, Solstice sauce, tomato jam, red wine shallots, leaf lettuce, brioche bun

$23.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

cole slaw, hand cut fries, remoulade

$49.00

Pan Seared Salmon

root vegetables, crispy Brussels sprouts, cauliflower purée, cider emulsion

$35.00

Braised Short Rib Pappardelle

san marzano pomodoro, pecorino, basil persillade

$37.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto

wild mushrooms, shallots, spinach, kale, three cheese blend, port wine reduction

$43.00

Roasted Half Chicken

aji verde, Peruvian solterito salad, sherry-chicken jus

$30.00

Hand Cut Fries

$9.00

Heirloom Carrots

$9.00

Quinoa Salad

$9.00

Sautéed Spinach & Kale

$9.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

$9.00

Whipped Potatoes

$9.00

Dinner

Desserts

Pistachio Tres Leches

White Chocolate Cremeaux, Dulce de Leche Gelato, Pistachio Brittle

$13.00

Apple Butter Cake

cinnamon gelato, salted caramel, spiced apple crisps

$13.00

Flourless Brown Butter Fudge Cake

mocha custard, vanilla gelato, cocoa nibs

$13.00

Coffee Spiced Ricotta Doughnuts

Chai Caramel, Chocolate Ganache

$13.00

Pumpin Spiced Espresso Martini

Golden Eagle vodka, fresh espresso, vanilla, pumpkin spice mix

$18.00

Carajillo

Licor , fresh espresso

$15.00

Banana Business

Giffard banana liqueur, Nochelo walnut liqueur, heavy cream, brûléed banana garnish

$16.00

Mocha Martini

Licor chocolate, espresso, whipped cream, semi-sweet chocolate

$16.00

Warre's Vintage Porto,

Oporto, Portugal

$30.00

Warre's Optima YR Tawny Porto

Oporto, Portugal

$21.00

Lemongrass Lillet Spritz

lemongrass Lillet Blanc, St. Germaine, prosecco, mint

$16.00

Pear Ginger Mimosa

prosecco, house made pear ginger syrup, dehydrated pear

$16.00

Cranberry Sage Mimosa

prosecco, house made cranberry sage syrup, sage, fresh cranberries

$16.00

Cucumber Collins

St. George Terroir gin, lime juice, simple syrup, St. Germaine, Fever Tree cucumber sparkling tonic, cucumber ribbons, mint

$16.00

Whiskey Punch

Rittenhouse rye, orange honey oleo, Noilly Pratt vermouth, orange slices, dehydrated orange wheel

$78.00

Rosé Punch

Jean Luc Columbo rosé, pomegranate juice, apple syrup, apple slices, pomegranate seeds

$68.00

Coffee Spiced Ricotta Doughnuts

chai caramel, chocolate ganache

$13.00

House-Made Biscuits

caramelized citrus honey, apple butter

$9.00

Cremini Mushroom Soup

root vegetables, mushroom "bacon," croutona, sherry gastrique

$9.00

White Bean Hummus

sumac, confit tomatoes, grilled bread

$16.00

Ricotta & 'Nduja Dip

charred scallion relish, grilled bread

$9.00

Spicy Tuna Tartare

pickled ginger, sesame, cucumber, avocado, tortilla chips

$22.00

Short Rib Croquettes

aji amarillo aioli, pickled red onion

$13.00

Salmon Crudo

jalapeño vinegar, pomegranate seeds, scallions, sesame

$17.00

Roasted Beet Salad

za'atar labneh, fennel, orange, pistachio dukkah, fried olives

$16.00

Carne Asada Salad

marinated hanger steak, romaine, charred corn, heirloom tomatoes, pickled onion, queso fresco, buttermilk-chipotle ranch, salsa brava

$29.00

Solstice Salad

mixed greens, watermelon radish, shaved carrot, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, focaccia croutons, parmesan, grated egg, buttermilk-garlic dressing

$14.00

Greens & Grains Bowl

quinoa, farro, whipped feta, root vegetables, pomegranate, mixed greens, mustard vinaigrette

$19.00

Stuffed French Toast

banana, Nutella, marscarpone, bourbon caramel

$19.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles

apple butter, maple syrup

$28.00

Solstice Brunch Burger

sunny side egg, aged cheddar, Solstice sauce, tomato jam, red wine shallots, leaf lettuce, hand cut fries

$22.00

PBLT

braised pork belly, mixed greens, tomato jam, honey-bacon aioli, toasted sourdough

$21.00

Avocado Toast

poached egg, pickled onions, radish, multigrain toast, house greens

$17.00

Solstice Breakfast

scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon or sausage, house made biscuit

$18.00

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

$17.00

Steak & Eggs

petit filet mignon, soft scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, horseradish hollandaise, house greens

$29.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Benedict

buttermilk biscuits, poached eggs, sautéed greens, Old Bay hollandaise, house greens

$29.00

Lobster & Shrimp Roll

Lobster butter, celery, chives, Old Bay mayo, split top roll

$28.00

Hand Cut Fries

$9.00

Breakfast Potatoes

$7.00

Applewood-Smoked Bacon

$7.00

Pork Sausage

$6.00

Scrambled Eggs

$5.00

Brunch

Social Hour

White Bean Hummus

sumac, confit tomatoes, grilled bread

$11.00

Whipped Ricotta

roasted hazelnuts, pickled red onions, citrus honey, grilled bread

$11.00

Short Rib Croquettes

aji amarillo aioli, pickled red onion

$12.00

Salmon Crudo

Passion Fruit Vinaigrette, Aji Amarillo, Smoked Cashews, Chia Seeds

$12.00

Hand Cut Fries

loaded potato aioli

$6.00

Solstice Burger Sliders

Aged Cheddar, Solstice Sauce, Tomato Jam, Red Wine Shallots

$10.00

Crispy Chicken Sliders

Cole Slaw, Swiss Cheese, Solstice Sauce

$10.00

Whiskey Punch

Rittenhouse rye, orange honey oleo, Noilly Pratt vermouth, orange slices, dehydrated orange wheel

$10.00

Rosé Punch

Jean Luc Columbo rosé, pomegranate juice, apple syrup, apple slices, pomegranate seeds

$10.00

Valdo Prosecco

Veneto, Italy

$9.00

Longevity Chardonnay

Livermore County, CA

$9.00

Antinori "Santa Cristina" Pinot Grigio

Friuli, Italy

$9.00

Emmolo "By Caymus" Sauvignon Blanc

Napa Valley, CA

$10.00

Sea Sun "By Caymus" Pinot Noir

Central Coast, CA

$12.00

Longevity Cabernet

Livermore County, CA

$9.00

Stella Artois Pilsner

$5.00

Rad Brewing Co. (oz)

$10.00

Modelo Especial Lager

$5.00

Space Dust IPA

$6.00

Red Trolley Amber

$6.00

Michelob Ultra Light Lager

$4.00

Tito's Vodka

$9.00

Blue Coat Gin

$9.00

Flor De Caña Extra Seco Silver Rum

$9.00

Lunazul Blanco Tequila

$9.00

Four Roses Bourbon

$9.00

Dewar's Scotch

$10.00

Paper Airplane

Four Roses Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Lemon Juice, served up

$18.00

Winter Whisper

St. George terroir gin, pine syrup, lime juice, frosted rosemary sprig garnish

$20.00

Midnight Mezcal

Bahnez Mezcal, Benedictine, Charcoal Mix, Lime Juice, Aquafaba, Truffle Salt, Marigold Petal Moon, served up

$18.00

French

St. George Terroir gin, ginger pear syrup, lemon juice, Valdo prosecco, dehydrated pear

$18.00

Royal Kesar

Tito's vodka, saffron simple syrup, lime juice, mint, saffron garnish

$16.00

Winter Barrel Aged Cocktail

Garrison Brothers small batch Bourbon, Fernet Branca, Earl Grey Simple Syrup, Chocolate Bitters, Lemon Peel Garnish

$23.00

Cranberry Daiquiri

Flor de Caña year ECO, cranberry syrup, lime juice, simple syrup, cranberry sugar frost

$20.00

Lavender Lemon Drop

Golden Eagle vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, lavender bitters

$21.00

Sunset Serenade

Otaca tequila, Lillet Blonde, lemon juice, apricot syrup, cranberry swath garnish

$23.00

Un-Gin Cocktail

aloe vera juice, pine syrup, lime juice, frosted rosemary sprig garnish

$9.00

Un-French

aloe vera juice, ginger pear syrup, lemon juice, sparkling water

$9.00

Un-Tequila Cocktail

aloe vera juice, house made grenadine, hibiscus tea mix, lime juice

$9.00

Un-Vodka Cocktail

aloe vera juice, saffron simple syrup, lime juice

$9.00

Valdo Prosecco

Veneto, Italy

$12.00

Nicolas Feuillat Réserve Brut

Champagne, France

$26.00

Longevity Chardonnay

Livermore County, CA

$12.00

Austin Hope Chardonnay

Paso Robles, CA

$14.00

Antinori "Santa Cristina" Pinot Grigio

Friuli, Italy

$12.00

Emmolo "By Caymus" Sauvignon Blanc

Napa Valley, CA

$12.00

Domaine Delaporte Sancerre

Chavignol, France

$30.00

August Kesseler "R" Kabinett Pfalz Riesling

Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany

$16.00

Peyrassol "La Croix"

Provence, France

$14.00

Flor Prosecco (Split)

Veneto, Italy

$14.00

Longevity Cabernet

Livermore County, CA

$12.00

Sea Sun "By Caymus" Pinot Noir

Central Coast, CA

$15.00

Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir

Santa Barbara County, CA

$20.00

Austin Hope Cabernet

Paso Robles, CA

$26.00

Trinitas Old Vine Zinfandel

Mendocino, CA

$16.00

Trinitas "Sandy Lane" Red Blend

Contra Costa County, CA

$18.00

Girard Cabernet

Napa Valley, CA

$22.00

Luigi Bosca Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina

$16.00

Monsanto Chianti Classico Reserva

Tuscany, Italy

$24.00

My Favorite Neighbor Blanc

San Luis Obispo, CA

$25.00

Cakebread Chardonnay

Napa, California

$35.00

Hess "Lion Tamer" Red Blend

Napa, California

$38.00

Beverage

Wine List

Valdo Prosecco

Veneto, Italy

$40.00

Nicolas Feuillate Réserve Brut

Champagne, France

$80.00

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Epernay

Champagne, France

$165.00

Longevity

Livermore, CA

$45.00

Rombauer

Carneros, CA

$90.00

Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley, CA

$105.00

Austin Hope

Paso Robles, CA

$55.00

My Favorite Neighbor Blanc

San Luis Obispo, CA

$82.00

Patz & Hall "Dutton Ranch" (Half Bottle)

Russian River Valley, CA

$60.00

Antinori Santa Cristina

Friuli, Italy

$40.00

Emmolo "By Caymus"

Napa Valley, CA

$45.00

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley, CA

$92.00

Domaine Delaporte

Chavignol, France

$96.00

Trinitas Cuvée

Napa Valley, CA

$50.00

Duckhorn (Half Bottle)

Napa Valley, CA

$56.00

August Kesseler "R" Kabinett Pfalz

Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany

$55.00

Tablas Creek Vineyards Cotes De Tablas Blanc

Paso Robles, CA

$90.00

Darioush Viognier

Napa Valley, CA

$135.00

Peyrassol "La Croix"

Provence, France

$50.00

Austin Hope Cabernet ( Liter)

Paso Robles, CA

$114.00

Kith & Kin

Napa Valley, CA

$100.00

My Favorite Neighbor

San Luis Obispo, CA

$98.00

Jordan

Alexander Valley, CA

$160.00

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley, CA

$185.00

Post & Beam By Far Niente

Sonoma Valley, CA

$96.00

Girard

Napa Valley, CA

$76.00

Sea Sun "By Caymus" Pinot Noir

Central Coast, CA

$50.00

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County, CA

$68.00

Siduri

Willamette Valley, OR

$90.00

Enroute "Les Pommiers"

Russian River Valley, CA

$94.00

Sanford

Santa Rita Hills, CA

$92.00

The Calling

Russian River Valley, CA

$88.00

Château Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Bordeaux, France

$160.00

Clos Pegase Merlot "Mitsuko's Vineyard"

Napa Valley, CA

$70.00

Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc (Half Bottle)

Napa Valley, CA

$56.00

Paraduxx Red Blend (Half Bottle)

Napa Valley, CA

$62.00

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis" Cabernet Sauvignon (Half Bottle)

Napa Valley, CA

$115.00

Leviathan Red Blend

Napa Valley, CA

$90.00

Gaja Ca'Marcanda Promis

Tuscany, Italy

$145.00

Renato Ratti Borolo

Piemonte, Italy

$160.00

Trinitas Old Vine Zinfandel

Mendocina, CA

$55.00

Luigi Bosca

Mendoza, Argentina

$60.00

Hess "Lion Tamer" Red Blend

Napa Valley, CA

$120.00

Harvey & Harriet Red Blend

Paso Robles, CA

$70.00

Château Des Jacques Clos Du Grand Carquelin Gamay

Beaujolais, France

$96.00

Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-Du-Pape

Rhone Valley, France

$170.00

Trinitas "Sandy Lane" Red Blend

Contra Costa County, CA

$65.00

Delas Gigondas

Rhone Valley, France

$92.00

Monsanto Chianti Classico Reserva

Tuscany, Italy

$75.00

Whitehall Lane "Tre Leoni"

Napa Valley, CA

$68.00

Orin Swift " Years In The Desert" Zinfandel Blend

Napa Valley, CA

$98.00