unique, but worth a try. i'm honestly not very experienced in "fine dining," as i'm a college student who prefers to save money for textbooks rather than steaks. but i dated a guy who wanted me to meet his parents, and they suggested solstice. i felt a little out of my element there--the restaurant is very nice, and the waiters were dressed up more than i was. (i wore skinny jeans, a pretty top, and heels, and still felt underdressed.) i knew right away that this was going to be a very expensive restaurant. boy, was i right. talk about sticker shock! still, my boyfriend's parents were paying, and they told me to order whatever i wanted. here's where i further admit my lack of culture: i'm not an extremely adventurous eater. my sister has a digestion disorder, so i've grown up in a house that "did without" foods she could not have: beef, all red meat, game, and fruit. i just don't have a taste for these foods. so i could literally find only one entree on the menu that sounded appealing, and i was nervous about it: the blueberry bbq chicken with bacon macaroni and cheese on the side. but it was actually delicious! i was pleasantly surprised. not only was the food good, but theserviceand atmosphere were great, too. it was formal enough to remind me to mind my manners but cozy enough that my boyfriend's parents ended up feeling comfortable with me and they loved me by the end of the night. i would recommend solstice, but be warned of a few things:
1.) dress nicely--slacks for men, and either dress slacks, a skirt, or a dress for women.
2.) don't expect to find plain grilled chicken or plain fried shrimp. you may have to step a little out of your comfort zone for this restaurant, because it's definitely unique.
3.) be prepared to pay a lot. my entree was more than i spend in a week.