Solstice KitchenExceptional - 5 Star eveningMy wife and I agree it was beyond outstanding - food, service, wine list..... will definitely recommend to all!! Ask for Sarah, she made the evening totally relaxed and enjoyable as our server.6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMphenomenal!Everything here was great. Our waiter Tyler made our dining experience wonderful. Food was great. get the smoked gouda mac and cheese if you go, also the halibut was wonderful. If you want a little slice of heaven get the foie gras with the blueberry bread.. awesome.. Nothing was bad there.. great6/12/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a pleasure to eat atAlways a pleasure to eat at Solstice. About half the time I go I get the vegetarian entree and it never disappoints. Also had a delicious margarita. Thanks for a great meal, as always.6/6/2013 12:00:00 AMFoodie Fix in the SouthThe decor over-reaches a little in this locally-influenced bistro situated in a pretty standard-looking strip mall. The staff exudes southern charm and the dishes show creativity and pack much more than expected flavor, making this self-proclaimed "wine bar and bistro" a standout in a land of Waffle House and lower-end chain restaurant fare. Grilled shrimp with grits, huge hamburgers with shoestring fries, and salads keep the menu well-rounded but also focused. Do not miss the smoked gouda mac and cheese with bacon. As our server correctly offered, "it's life-changing!"6/4/2013 12:00:00 AMGood Again!Food was excellent, as always. Consistently well prepared and tasty dishes. Solstice is always a reliable choice for outstanding food.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMIt's was surprisingly awesome,It's was surprisingly awesome, I was running late on anniversary ideas and this place blew my mind with the overall appearance and professional staff. The food was awesome, I can't wait to get the buttermilk chicken breast again, overall a very nice romantic place to take your loved one ;)5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMvery nice eveningWe were immediagtely seated upon arrival. The staff was courteous and friendly. The service was good and the food
amazing. My girlfriend and i had a very nice dinner and made an even better memory there.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMThe BestSolstice is the best restaurant in a 50 square-mile radius. There are several daily specials, both appetizers and entrees, so it is never "same old, same old." The vegetables are prepared imaginatively and there is always a selection between meats, shellfish and fish. A good to very good wine list and the mixed drinks are prepared properly.
The wait staff is friendly and professional.
As an ex-New Yorker, I would be pleased to eat in a restaurant of that caliber there.
Highly recommended.5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMBest in Northeast ColumbiaThough a bit noisy after 7PM, excellent food choices, wine list is superb, and great service. Well worth the money and a MUST for business dining.5/22/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was amazing as wellThe food was amazing as well as the service. I will definitely be going back soon and would reccommend this place to anyone.5/21/2013 12:00:00 AMThe buttermilk fried chickenThe buttermilk fried chicken was outstanding. The sides that came with it were perfect. My husband also said his pork chop, one of the specials, was outstanding as well. We started with the cheese tray. Yummy! A fabulouse dining experience!5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent as always...Never been disappointed at this restaurant. An interesting and ever-changing variety of entrees and often a surprise sample of something the chef just whipped up.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMTerrific find in food chain areaThis was our second visit separated by a year. This time we had friends traveling with us. All four of us were extremely pleased by the quality of the food from appetizers to desserts. Everything we ordered was beautifully prepared and presented. I was pleased and relieved that Solstice was just as good as the first time we dined there. It was a great way to begin a two-week trip.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMPure ClassicMore Bang For Buck Great Service And Extremely NiceSeeing5/14/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful graduation celebration.The food exceeded our expectations. After a wonderful meal we understand why this restaurant is rated #1 by trip advisor. We will certainly return next time we are in Columbia.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a great time. The foodWe had a great time. The food was great, cooked to perfection, and the selection very good. The waitress was enthusiastic, attentive, but unfortunately inexperienced. She made a few faux pas.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food, wonderful experiencThis was our first visit, but won't be the last. The food was amazing. I had the salmon and it was delicious. My husband had the filet and enjoyed it very much. We both loved our sides. We also had fried okra to share ad what a great way to start the meal! The service was wonderful, friendly, helpful, and not over-bearing. We definitely recommend this restaurant!!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went as a group of 5 forWe went as a group of 5 for girls night out and the meal was wonderful, service was great. A real gem..5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMThe best place to dine inThe best place to dine in Northeast Columbia. We've never been disappointed and always find something new and exciting to enjoy from the kitchen. A knowledgeable wait staff, fine wine list, and comfortable atmosphere making dining there a treat.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMDinner OutAn absoutely wonderful place for dinner! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend the Krispy Kreme bread pudding!5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMNever disappointsThis restaurant never disappoints. Great good and excellent service.
We lucked out. Soft shell crabs were in season. Delicious.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMFood is always wonderful andFood is always wonderful and frequently fabulous We always go when the soft shell crabs are available Best restaurant in Columbia in my opinion and on par with the best in Charleston4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMShaun kept the wine and breadShaun kept the wine and bread coming and we received our food intimely fashion.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMSo glad this neighborhoodSo glad this neighborhood spot is doing so well. The menu is always so different from what you find at most area restaurants. I really like that they offer items I would never buy and prepare on my own.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went to dinner to celebrateWe went to dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. John, who is the assistant manager, was our waiter. I had sheepshead drumfish, and my husband had the pork shoulder (slow-roasted 15 hours). Both were delicious. The service was superb.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMDinner with my sisterDinner with my sister was lovely. She ad the salmon and I had the pork shoulder. Both were excellent. I found my slow roasted and cartelized pork to be just mouth wateringly delicious it had one crispy side, which I love on pork, yet the meat was fork tender and moist. The potatoes and green beans were a good choice for the sides. My sisters salmon was cooked to order for her,which for me was too well done but that is exactly how she likes it so it was perfect. She ordered the portobello fries as a side. They were very lightly battered and delicious. We were too full to enjoy desert at the table but bot brought home orders of the strawberry spring rolls, which I enjoyed as a late night snack.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMSolstice excells--pure andSolstice excells--pure and simple. The food and wine choices are fabulous. The presentation and customer service is wonderful; and the wait staff, like Sarah, includes the best we have ever experienced. You can't go wrong there.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful experienceIt was a wonderful experience. We were cordially greeted. The service was excellent. It was our first time there but certainly won't be our last. Our waiter was knowledgable, helpful and efficient. The food was fantastic. It looked picture perfect. Everything was tasty without being too salty and cooked to perfection. My husband had the flat iron steak that he really enjoyed.I had steak as well that was luscious. The bread was marvelous as well. Didn't get to try the mac and cheese. Good reason to go back soon.We had an early reservation and were the first ones there. It was a relaxed comfortable ambience. I thought the tables were well placed. It was fun watching the place come to life.4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMI loved the feel of this restaurantI loved the feel of this restaurant - very comfortable and cozy. I will definitely return to try more dishes. The pepper seared pork tenderloin was very flavorful and delicious, and the smoked gouda-bacon mac & cheese was, by far, the best mac & cheese I've ever tasted. I would also recommend the strawberry-white chocolate spring rolls for dessert. They were amazing! Service was well timed and very friendly.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMMy husband and I were celebratingMy husband and I were celebrating our anniversary on our first trip to Columbia. We looked up a few special occasion restaurants, but Solstice's menu grabbed our interest. My husband had the ribeye and I had the salmon. Everything was amazing! We even ordered the smoked Gouda bacon Mac and cheese side dish, which was more food than we needed, but oh so delicious. Highly recommend.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food and service!The food and service was excellent. The restaurant seemed a little out-of-place in its current location, though. It would "feel" better in a downtown or historic district-type location.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMOverall, we had a great meal.Overall, we had a great meal. The service was very nice and we didn't feel rushed. The portions were hefty and delicious. Best part was dessert... Banana-kopita...Amazing!
The only downside, in my opinion, is the wall seating. I felt like I was dining with the people next to us, the tables were very close.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMA favorite spot-food alwaysA favorite spot-food always superb! Great service; no long waits for food; overall great experience3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a wonderful time celebratingWe had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary! Food was fantastic and the service was great. We will definitely be back!!!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMColumbia's FinestAs always, wonderful food and great service - attentive, personal, but not overbearing. Delicious fried oysters - terrific LIGHT breading! - for appetizer; wife had the special fish (Barramundi)and said it was delicious. I had the Crispy Pork Shoulder Confit and only my wife's stoney glare kept me from licking the plate. Topped off with a nice chardonnay.... hard to beat in Columbia!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMHad dinner at Solstice KitchenHad dinner at Solstice Kitchen for our 10th anniversary. My wife and I both loved the experience and the food.3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were traveling betweenWe were traveling between Erie PA and Savannah GA. Checked Trip Advisor for a good spot to have a nice dinner in Columbia. Solstice came up as #1 and now we know why. Just wish we did not live so far away. Everyone should try this restaurant. It is worth the trip.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMPhenomenal!Wonderful dinner, actually chose Solstice Kitchen as the place to go to propose to my girlfriend (now fiancee). Best service I have ever seen in my life. Wine did seem to be the feature, but was not pushed to buy (I don't drink) and if it's possible to ask for servers, you want Shawn, best waiter I've ever seen, my glass never got under half-full. The food was amazing. The manager stopped by both half-way through and at the end to make sure we had a great time, and we did!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMNever have I had a bad diningNever have I had a bad dining experience. The service and food are outstanding. A real gem. The best dining experience in Columbia.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMMy favorite place. My friendsMy favorite place. My friends and I eat here at least twice a month. If it was closer to home, it would be once a week.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMSolstice kitchen was amazing.Solstice kitchen was amazing. From the time we walked in the door, to the time we left we were well attend to. The food was delicious. The waitress was helpful and attentive. Will go back as soon as I can.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food!!!My family was in Columbia for my daughter's soccer tournament. We went there as a family and the food was wonderful! My husband had the filet and I had the fried chicken breast. It was a great twist on traditional southern fare. We are looking forward to our next trip to Columbia so we can dine there again!3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMMy son and I had a typicalMy son and I had a typical meal at solstice--great food, great presentation, great service!3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMBar service was really good.Bar service was really good. Wine list choices were good- not extensive.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMbest restaurant in columbiaconsistantly impressed with the food, preperation, variety, service, wine list...this really is in a class of it's own.7/27/2012 12:00:00 AM