Sol is one of those fusion-type restaurants. I never know
what these places are fusing exactly, but in this case, Sol puts really good
food together with a highly enjoyable dining environment. No matter where you
sit in the restaurant, it feels like you are eating outside. And for this time
of year in Savannah, that works for me.
For starters, when you go to Sol, you must try their chips
with a variety of salsas. This time we tried three: mango habenero, pico de
gallo and the tomatillo avocado. All three were killer but my favorite is by
far the sweet and spicy combination of the mango habanero.
Sol chips and salsa |
Our server was perfect and she recommended we try some sort
of vodka and cucumber spritzer type drink special and if I wasn’t already two
glasses of wine into my evening, I would have loved some vodka. Everyone else
at my table ordered one and they all loved them.
Best veggie burger ever! |
For my entree, I ordered the veggie burger with sweet potato
fries. This is probably the best veggie burger I have ever had anywhere. They
make their veggie burgers from scratch and it comes out a deep red color from
the beets that go into it. Also, I was picking up pieces of chickpeas and
zucchini that fell out of the burger and on to my plate. To me, if a chef makes
a veggie burger with real tangible veggies, well, that’s a pretty darn good
thing. Also, look at all that sprouty goodness in the photo.
Mike (aka Big Baby) had the “Sol Burger” and it was also
delicious. I tasted a ton of blue cheese and onions and these all complimented the
beans and rice he ordered as his side. Word to the wise, the black bean side is
spicy!
Sol Burger, pretty damned good |
Ingela Marie Johnson Smith Volvo, not wanting to tempt fate,
ordered a “Jerked Chicken Sandwich.” We jokingly call her the chicken sandwich
taster now, and the title is starting to fit. Her sandwich had a ton of manchengo
cheese, mango aioli and a healthy helping of avocado. She also got the beans
and the chipotle slaw on the side. Also, a win.
Ingela's chicken sandwich, surprise! |
Steve went in a totally different direction and ordered the
“Lime Marinated Skirt Steak Salad.” Visually it was the most impressive thing
on the table and he very much enjoyed the taste as well. The yellow things in
the photo are jicama root. The dressing has a tequila kick to it.
Steve's skirt steak salad |
Sol has dessert, but frankly, we were all way too full to
even consider it. Sol is a top choice for a great weekend meal out with
friends. It also is a favorite haunt for ordering chips and salsa and sitting
outside to drink an afternoon away.
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