406 E. 64th St., New York, NY 10021
at First Ave.
212.750.0434
Price Range
Moderate
Dinner Menu
appetizers
Organic Mixed Greens slow roasted plum tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette 7
Frisee and Watercress candied walnuts, tart apple, blue cheese, citrus vinaigrette 9
Shitake Mushroom Ravioli peas, pancetta, shallots 10
Poached Pacific Coast Oysters slow leeks, tarragon, crème fraiche 12
Eggplant, Goat Cheese and Tomato Terrine salted hazelnuts, crisp greens toasted garlic bread 10
Cauliflower Soup toasted almonds, shallots, dates 7
Salt Cod and Gnocchi Ragout capers, nicoise olives, san marzano tomato 11
Beaver Tail oysters, Rhode Island apple and cucumber relish, mignonette 6 14
Bay Shrimp and Chorizo Risotto lobster butter, sweet basil 14
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare mango, chili, lime, sweet soy dressing 14
entrees
Seared Atlantic Salmon asparagus, morels and shallots 19
Phyllo Baked Cod grain mustard, braised cabbage, bacon 21
Caramelized Sea Scallops market vegetable roast, watercress broth 25
Pepper Seared Tuna warm bean salad, artichokes, scallion 25
Roasted and Braised Organic Chicken wilted spinach, new potatoes, thyme and garlic jus 19
Proscuitto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin orange and cardamom fennel, mission figs 23
Bourbon and Honey Lacquered Duck Breast savory confit ragout, roasted potatoes, peppercorn sauce 25
Grilled Angus Sirloin potato leek gratin, chanterelle fricassee, red wine 28
Butter Braised Lobster artichokes, sweet peas, chanterelles, early corn 28
Simply Grilled any entrée with roasted and grilled market vegetables pa
sides
Mashed Potatoes 5
Sautéed Spinach 5
Asparagus 5
Creamed Spinach 5
Roasted Potatoes
Solace is uncomplicated with saffron colored walls and wood beams; the front bar room is casual and great for a full meal or just snacks and drinks; white banquettes add chic-ness to the farther room with French doors that open onto the landscaped patio.
Joe Scalice formerly of March restaurant is the general manager. That said, You can expect service and direction that is miles above neighborhood restaurants with such modest price points as Solace. Food that is classic, but not old fashioned, simple to taste but complex with market ingredients; a calm in the storm of the New York restaurant scene. Chef Regueiro loves Provençal flavors in dishes such as Salt Cod and Gnocchi Ragout, Bay Shrimp and Chorizo Risotto and a terrific Eggplant, Goat Cheese and Tomato Terrine.
His passion for classic cuisine is demonstrated in Phyllo Baked Cod, Bourbon and Honey Lacquered Duck Breast and Butter Braised Lobster That may be the best in town. The meal completes with devastating desserts: Key Lime Tart, a rich Chocolate Mocha Layer Cake, and beignets (the classic French-New Orleans fritter with chocolate sauce) that are memorable.
Diners’ taste buds delight at these memorable flavors, and besides being incredibly satisfied, a meal at Solace leaves them with a feeling of serenity. Excellent value and highly civilized. Our restaurant find of the month.
Solace is open for Lunch Monday – Friday, and Sunday Brunch from 11am – 3pm;
Dinner Monday – Saturday from 5pm – 11pm, and Sunday 5pm – 9pm
(For the time being, BYOB or accept the generosity of house pours of some very good bottles.)
