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Solstice Seasonal Kitchen & Bar Irvine

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Solstice Seasonal Kitchen & Bar is a new american restaurant in Irvine, CA.

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Ceci -Google user

a month ago

Always a nice restaurant to go to whenever you have people visiting from out of town! Solstice is a charming spot that consistently puts out quality dishes based off of the season. It gives a modern twist to some classic dishes, and the presentation is...Read More

Dinner$50–100Quiet, easy to talkNo wait

Gabs Jaan (Exploring) -Google user

6 months ago

I’m incredibly grateful that my friend recommended Solstice for dinner—it turned out to be an exceptional dining experience! I was thoroughly impressed with the food, service, and overall atmosphere, but the highlight was definitely the food. I indulged in the tuna salad, which was absolutely...Read More

Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib, Wild Mushroom RisottoHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionNothing that I know ofPlenty of parkingPaid parking lotPerfect location right next to the parking structureYes

Rosie Kar -Google user

7 months ago

A gastronomic star. A culinary delight. My husband and I came here for a Sunday evening late Valentine’s date, and wow. Everything was so delicious. We split a couple of starters: the white bean hummus, and Parker House rolls with apple butter are perfect to...Read More

A gastronomic star. A culinary delight. My husband and I came here for a Sunday evening late Valentine’s date, and wow. Everything was so delicious. We split a couple of starters: the white bean hummus, and Parker House rolls with apple butter are perfect to share. The hummus had really lovely juicy confit tomatoes, and sumac was sprinkled throughout. The Parker house rolls were fluffy and warm and slightly sweet. For my entrée, I ordered the roasted beet salad and added avocado and chicken. He got the braised short rib pappardelle. I’m not a drinker, so I just opted for hot water with lemon. The food was delightful. I felt very full after finishing my salad, despite the lightness and brightness of ingredients— the depth of flavor and quantity of protein was enhanced by adding the avocado and chicken. The zaa’tar lebneh made the whole dish, in my opinion. Husband devoured his pasta, he said it was perfectly cooked al dente. we thought we would take some of the food home. We were wrong. We devoured every bite. We wanted to lick the plate. Specifically, I wanted to lick my plate clean. He had a special seasonal cocktail, something with beets and whiskey, it was pretty. For dessert, we split the flourless chocolate fudge cake. Oh my God, that was amazing. We were not expecting tiny bits of raspberry coulis. The sprinkling of cocoa nibs were crunchy and delightful. The gelato was so, so good—creamy and cold. I love seeing little vanilla bits studded throughout. It was decadent, it was delightful, it was the perfect size for two. I’m extremely full, and I’m going on a very long run. But everything was worth it. We were so pleasantly surprised— the restaurant is huge, bright and airy, and the tables are comfortable. They certainly thought long and hard about placement. The tables are different sizes, so as to accommodate dates, or large groups. The clientele were of a variety of backgrounds, and seated next to us was a super cute family with their high school aged kids. On the other side, we saw couples on first dates. I don’t think this is a good place to bring newborns or toddlers. I would definitely go back. Our server, Cameron, was a sweetheart. He was very polite, attentive, and answered all our questions. I love that they validate parking. This is such a delightful find, and I bet their brunch is amazing.

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Parker House Rolls, Brown Butter Chocolate Cake with Vanilla GelatoHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingPaid parking garage

Sarah -Google user

5 months ago

I would go back for their scallops. It was the best!! I don't recommend the yuzu breeze cocktail tho. It tastes like dayquil lol This place is perfect to take your date to!

Atmosphere: 5

Maryam -Google user

Edited 6 months ago

A Hidden Gem in Irvine Solstice Kitchen & Bar is an incredible farm-to-table spot that feels like a hidden gem, but once you find it, you’ll keep coming back. I always go for their Solstice Salad with double salmon—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Their cocktails are next...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Apple Butter CakeSomewhat recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking garageVery especially outside. Awesome kids menu

Rachol West-Chachere -Google user

10 months ago

Entire experience 10/10. I live about 5 hours away and found the most amazing hidden gem in Orange County. The food most definitely gave me high end fine dining flavor and uniqueness but the atmosphere was just so vibey. I came alone but I saw plenty...Read More

Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Parker House Rolls, Apple Butter CakePlenty of parkingFree parking garage, Paid parking garageGet you parking validated after your meal.

Allyne Dawson -Google user

11 months ago

My husband and I took a friend of ours to have dinner at Solstice Seasonal Kitchen and our experience was outstanding. Giancarlo provided a top notch service. Very personable, friendly, knowledgeable and with great recommendations. We got some delicious house rolls with apple butter, the...Read More

Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Highly recommend

Cinee C. -Google user

a year ago

I've been here a few times for dinner, and the dishes we ordered are always on point. Flavorful but not salty. This time I came in for lunch and most dishes were salty to overly salty. We had to send it back to the kitchen...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Stephanie Stotelmeyer -Google user

a year ago

Was an absolute scrumptious meal on a lovely evening. This place is a gem tucked between two high rise buildings with a great outdoor courtyard and easy structure parking (they validate). The service was excellent from the moment we walked in where my daughter was...Read More

Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Parker House Rolls, Coffee-Spiced Ricotta Doughnuts, Butternut Squash Amuse-BouchePlenty of parkingValet, Paid parking garageThe parking structure is located adjacent to the restaurant. Solstice validates parking. They also offer free valet on week days

Faiz-ur Rahman -Google user

a year ago

I would not be surprised to see this restaurant getting a Michelin star in the future. Everything about them was above and beyond. The service is immaculate here. The waiters are very attentive to you. My water glass was never empty! The inside has a really nice...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Somewhat recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishesThe restaurant is able to modify menu options to meet dietary restrictions. For example, they took out the bacon from the Lobster Gnocchi for me.Plenty of parkingFree parking garagePaid parking garage, but the restaurant validates.

Diana Zepeda (DzLoans) -Google user

a year ago

Service was excellent. Food was really good. If you love salt you may find items below a bit under salted but they were perfect for my taste. Loved the cauliflower and peas! Carrot burrata spinach salad was hard to eat because everything was so thin...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 4

Lovely S P. -Google user

a year ago

I celebrated my birthday at Solstice Restaurant in Irvine, Orange County, and it was an incredible experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. The cocktail, appetizers were delicious and set the tone for an amazing meal. Every dish we tried was expertly...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Anthony David -Google user

a year ago

Really really good food here - everything is well seasoned and the atmosphere is for the crowd that has louder conversations. We tried everything from the short rib (melt in your mouth) to the lie ribeye and apple butter bread. The initial seating from the...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Parker House Rolls, Apple Butter CakeHighly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lotValidated parking in the structure. Don’t have to walk far at all.We brought our kid and due to the ambience, our kid screaming was drowned out and server was kid friendly

Alexandra A W -Google user

a year ago

I came across Solstice through someone's post on IG and I thought I wanted to go and their good. I came here with friends to celebrate my birthday and we ordered multiple dishes to share. They gave us a mini dish before the appetizer, it...Read More

Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib, Parker House RollsPlenty of parkingPaid parking garageThey validated our parking ticket so we didn't have to pay for parking. If you don't get it validated it was expensive.Wheelchair accessible entrance available.

Angelica Velazquez -Google user

a year ago

I went to Solstice with my good friend tonight, and it was SO good! The service was great, the food was delicious and the company was even better. Thanks for a great night, Salina! Can't wait to do it again! We started with a complimentary squash...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib, Parker House RollsPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Cassi Key -Google user

a year ago

My husband and I went to dinner here at Solstice for our first wedding anniversary last night. On the winter solstice, we thought it was fitting. We arrived a few minutes early as traffic had been really clear. The staff was nice enough to seat...Read More

My husband and I went to dinner here at Solstice for our first wedding anniversary last night. On the winter solstice, we thought it was fitting. We arrived a few minutes early as traffic had been really clear. The staff was nice enough to seat us early but we ended up at the low bar. The restaurant is upscale but still warm and welcoming. We loved the festive touch of all the garland. Happy Hour- Social hour at the bar was lovely. The Un-tequila was delicious and surprisingly savory/ spiced. We ordered the fries, crispy chicken sliders & solstice burger. Everything was delicious! We especially loved the house made ketchup, aioli, and the burger. Dinner- We started our dinner with the Parker House rolls. They were yummy but honestly the star is the apple butter. The savory sweet potato amuse-bouche was a lovely light bite that was very flavorful! For our main courses we ordered the Wagyu Beef Short Rib was and it was amazing, just as good as it sounds. My husband ordered the Lobster Gnocchi and it was such a bright but satisfying dish! On the recommendation of one of the bar staff we ordered the Roasted Cauliflower, let me tell you it was the BEST vegetable dish we had ever enjoyed. I don't even like cauliflower but I ate half the order! The delicious walnut tahini had a beautiful acidic balance with some citrus (I think lime) and it was to die for! As it was our anniversary, we had a whole cake waiting for us at home so we did not intend on ordering dessert. To our surprise though, the staff was kind enough to delight us with a complimentary chocolate mousse, which I always enjoy but my husband isn't typically fond of. Well, he loved this! The apple worked so well with the chocolate and coffee flavor profile! He couldn't get enough and was talking about it all the way home! Overall, this was the absolute best dinner we could ever have hoped for, for our special night. We couldn't recommend Solstice enough (in fact we already have to several friends). From the amazing staff and outstanding service to the delicious and beautifully plated dishes- Solstice is an entirely delightfully & delicious dining experience. Can't wait to come back!

Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib, Parker House Rolls

David Lackner -Google user

9 months ago

Hey you Mr/Mrs.Owner!! We ate here for Christmas and this waitress named Maria was just the best! Professional, attentive, and made us feel welcome. The solstice overall is an elegant yet welcoming venue. We first came here to celebrate Christmas and were floored with the...Read More

Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5

Chao Gao -Google user

Edited a month ago

Food is great, although not a huge selection. Braised short rib pasta is amazing. Plenty of options for drinks.

Lunch$50–100Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitSomewhat recommendVegetarian menu or sectionFree parking lot, Valet

Jules Lobinger -Google user

a year ago

We came here on a recommendation of a friend to celebrate a birthday, and it did not disappoint! The service was amazing. Honestly some of the kindest, most attentive staff I’ve ever experienced at a restaurant, and they even wrote a personalized birthday card! All...Read More

Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib, Parker House Rolls, Burger

Beth Charron -Google user

4 months ago

We had a lovely dinner on their patio! Service was great- very kind server who answered all of our questions and was very patient with our requests. Patio was perfect- lovely environment. We were able to make a last minute reservation on a Saturday night....Read More

Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5No waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terraceHighly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionLots of gluten free optionsPlenty of parkingFree parking garageThey validate the parking garage for you.

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