I really wanted to like Lula Belle's, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to the price. The…read moredishes looked promising, but the flavors were very underwhelming. The Creole sauce tasted mostly like oil, and the grits were very watery with little flavor. Overall, the food felt very low-mid quality despite being on the expensive side. The one bright spot was the mimosas--they were actually really good and probably the highlight of the meal. Service itself was fine; the staff was polite and professional. However, everything took a very long time to come out, although I do believe the food was cooked fresh. As far as the ambiance, the live DJ music was definitely a vibe, and the restaurant itself was clean inside, which I appreciated. One thing to note is that gratuity is automatically added, so just be aware of that when you receive your bill. Another downside was the seating--the chairs were not very comfortable, which made the long wait times feel even longer. Overall, I left feeling disappointed given the prices and expectations. I hope they improve the flavor and consistency because the place has potential.

On Saturday, I was invited to a birthday brunch for a coworker at Lula Belle's. I parked in the…read moreback, not realizing that I would have to walk all the way around to get to the front door. When I arrived, the bouncer at the front was very nice and friendly. I walked in and my party was waiting on me to be sat. The decor in the restaurant is photo shoot worthy. Our waiter was Ray who had all the energy and vibes to ensure that your experience is everything that we needed to be plus more. I was satisfied with the drinks and the drink prices. The food was presented well and came out in a reasonable amount of time . I ordered the grits flights and my best friend ordered the red snapper and grits. Honestly, the food was good, but it wasn't over flavorful. Combined with the vibes and good company plus great customer service- I would definitely come back. Ray was the best part of the experience!

Great sports bar and lounge with a good atmosphere! I went on a Wednesday, and it seemed like they…read morehad some deals going on that day, so it's worth checking out their Wednesday specials if you're planning a visit. My biggest complaint is the parking situation. I would recommend getting there right when they open or as early as possible because parking can be difficult to find. You definitely don't want to risk getting towed by parking somewhere you're not supposed to. Be aware that you cannot park in the back because that's employee parking, and you also shouldn't park at the Mexican restaurant or the ABC store. It's something to keep in mind before you arrive. My bartender, Xylia, was amazing and absolutely beautiful! She provided great service and made my birthday (8/19) visit even better. In all, I enjoyed the experience and would come back, but the parking situation is definitely something to plan around.

STATS July 24, around midnight !…read more Friday experiences at Stats begin when we were informed that parking would cost $100. When we questioned the price in relation to the $40 cover charge and additional expected spending inside the venue, the parking fee was reduced to $50. We asked for clarification regarding the parking rate. Answer was :: it's my parking lot it's private own and I can charge whatever I want now pay or leave !! Staff stated that if we did not wish to pay, we could leave. We indicated that we were not willing to pay $100 or $50. for the parking fee, cover charge . Staff subsequently contacted the police, and we were asked to leave the property. Police arrived and advised that the location is private property and that the business has the right to set its pricing. We were informed that our options were to pay or leave. It blows my mind while people are willing to pay the price to get in when entrance charges change weekly, pay for drinks and bottles and tables to sit at inside still want to charge people outside to park asking price$100 open your mouth it dropped to $50. Open your mouth again they call the cops and not let you in !! We left the premises without entering the venue. The End!

This place was pretty amazing. The food was on point, the atmosphere was welcoming, and you can…read moretell they take pride in what they do. Customer service really stood out friendly, attentive, and genuine without being overbearing. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. Appreciate the experience!

The food is really good. Fried Porkchop Sammich was seasoned, golden and moist. The hotsauce really…read moreupped the flavor profile. The Cajun Chicken paste was good but light on flavor, the club was supposed to be a wrap and the wings massive we a great bite of sauce. Definitely surprised at how well everything presented considering.

What a great place! I've lived in Charlotte all my life, and have seen this place for years but…read morenever made it in. I went for a special fundraising event and was absolutely in love with the cozy decor. Staff was great, and there is outside seating to enjoy as well weather permitting. I will definitely be back for a regular day out to try even more wines.

Not my first time here, and definitely not my last! Wine Vault is a fantastic wine store and lounge…read moreconveniently located in the heart of The Shoppes at University Place. This spot truly has it all: you can order wine by the glass (beer too) or bottle, enjoy wine tastings, lounge in their cozy spaces, purchase snacks, and browse their well-stocked store. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to answer questions or help you find the perfect bottle. One of my favorite features is their Wednesday night wine tasting event. $5 for six samples in 15-minute increments between 7-8 PM. It's a fun, affordable way to explore new wines. If you're hungry, there are plenty of food options nearby, plus shopping venues, events, and activities around the pond. Parking is ample, so no stress there. A great local spot for wine lovers, whether you're looking to sip, shop, or socialize. Come as a wino, leave as a wino!

I have been coming to this restaurant for years now. I use to live in the Prosperity area & would…read morefrequent Eastfield at least once per week. I moved further away about a year ago but I still make my way over there every once in a while. I've never had a bad meal there. Even outside of the food, the staff always treats me really well when I go. It's a neighborhood restaurant so there a lot of regulars there which keeps the place low key. In all honesty this is one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte. Good affordable food with a great atmosphere. I've tried so many things on the menu but my favorite has got to be the Salmon sandwich. It's so good & always a great portion size of salmon. I want to be selfish and keep this place a secret but at the same time they deserve more traffic than they get (& they get ALOT) but I know if the word for out too much, I may not able to come.

This is a fun spot on a Friday night. Live music with a band and a singer was here tonight. Last…read moreweek was karaoke. The singer was great. Her voice and the band echoed all the way to the outside seating area and the shopping g center parking lot g lot. A very nice soulful vibe for a summertime night. The food was pretty good if you can get them to remember your order. My salad was forgotten, my friends salad was incorrect and my other friends drink order was wrong. Also a line item on the receipt was an additional charge (unsure of the percentage) but it's labeled as a non-cash discount. It was actually an additional charge. Restrooms were clean although boxes of inventory is stacked everywhere leading to the restroom. They would benefit from taking a week off and thoroughly cleaning and organizing the space.

I was just here on 4/7/2026 and placed my order at 7:28pm in the restaurant. I pray the owner sees…read morethis review - you are the only person I'm talking to. The young man working tonight is representing you all as the face of your business, and he did a horrendous job. One of the worst attitudes I've ever some across and if ppl are going for true Chicago authenticity, he's definitely got it. Thought I was ordering Italian Fiesta off 71st (IYKYK). If buddy doesn't want to work there, yall should let him go. If it weren't for the fact I desparately wanted a taste of home, I would've walked out and not made an order at all. Businesses thrive thru word of mouth, and he is the type to get the wrong mouths speaking. I got a better welcome and hospitality from the DJ, and that's an insane statement to have to make. As a fellow Chicagoan, I was super excited about this place - didn't even look at reviews because I only trust the palate of fellow Chicagoans. I walked in and stood at the register at the "wait to be seated" sign, and behind it was a young man wrapping silverware. This man looked at me come in (we made eye contact, check your cameras) and still made me wait SEVERAL MINUTES until HE WAS READY to speak. He walks over and literally whispers "You wna place an order?" That's it. Just like that. Theres a DJ literally right behind us at the entrance so I asked him to repeat what he said and leaned in closer to hear him. He whispered it again and I had to lean in closer to hear him. Every single question he asked, he whispered it knowing full well I could not hear him and he made ZERO EFFORT to pipe up. I was damn near behind the register with how far I had to lean in to hear him. It was absolutely without a doubt intentional. What an attitude. Wow. I place my order and see yall charge a 15% gratuity for take out orders. That's insane. Food was decent but yall are cheap on the mild sauce. I had a little bit on my chicken (not even covering it), and none on the fries. HUH???? Yall want ppl to come back and tell their friends about this place, right? Cuz it doesn't seem like it. PUT THE MILD SAUCE ON THE FRIES. As aforementioned, if that young man does not want to work there, then yall need to let him go. He is not a good representation of your business, as the rest of your staff was incredibly nice. Not every person he encounters will be from the Carolinas and carry that southern hospitality with them. It took everything in my soul to not act up in yall's beautiful restaurant, but his behavior is totally unacceptable. Disgusting, truly. I'm gna change my profile picture on here because I'll be back for the pizza puff, and I want him to know it was me who did this review.

The music was extremely loud, so loud that the server had difficulty hearing us when we placed our…read moreorder. I ordered the wings, which were a good size and had nice presentation. Unfortunately, they appeared to have been cooked in old grease, which negatively affected the taste. When I informed the server about the issue and asked if the item could be removed from the bill, the server spoke with the manager. However, the manager never came to our table to address the concern, even though they had previously stopped by to refill our water glasses. The server later advised that a discount would be applied. When the check arrived, the discount was only about $2 and change off a $13.99 order. Considering the issue with the food and the lack of management involvement, I was disappointed with how the situation was handled. Overall, I was not impressed with the customer service and expected a better response to a legitimate concern about the food quality.

So we would up at this venue bey accident. It was unplanned and just on a rain Sunday…read more The place was not full at all which is I hear is unusual for them. W All the ladies in my party enjoyed their food. I had the chicken and waffles and others who had it couldn't stop talking about how well seasoned the chicken was. Others had the lamb chops and shrimp and grits. Our waitress was nice knowledgeable and made could recommendations. She kept checking on us to make sure we were good . They do have hookah and while there was no one smoking hookah when we arrived, she made sure we were comfortable once someone ordered. Overall a good experience. Ambiance was good.

I visited EXIT Lounge twice in January and overall had a very enjoyable experience, with one…read moreconcern that I believe is important to note for transparency. My first visit was on January 9th for a birthday celebration. I had the wings (which were excellent), hookah, and truly enjoyed the atmosphere. The environment was relaxed, the aesthetics were nice, and everything about that evening felt smooth and enjoyable. My ticket clearly reflected my purchases, I paid my tab, added a tip, and my bank statement matched exactly what I authorized. Because I enjoyed my first visit so much, I returned on January 18th with a friend. We both ordered hookah; I had food, and she had drinks. When I closed out my tab, everything appeared normal--I paid and tipped as usual. However, the following morning when I reviewed my bank statement, I noticed that gratuity had been added after the fact, which I did not see or authorize at the time I paid. I reached out to my friend, and she confirmed that gratuity was also added to her tab, though she did not realize it at the time. I returned to the lounge once they reopened and spoke directly with the owner. He explained that gratuity is sometimes added and that he leaves it up to the individual server to decide whether or not to apply it. I explained that gratuity had not been added during my visit on January 9th, and that this issue only occurred on January 18th. While the explanation suggested that gratuity should have been applied, the concern was that it appeared to be added after I had already paid my tab, without upfront notice. To his credit, the owner did address the issue and refunded the gratuity. That said, the lack of clarity around gratuity policies raised an eyebrow for me. As a patron, I believe it's important to be informed upfront whether gratuity is automatically added, applied selectively, or left to the discretion of the server--especially when payment is finalized electronically. Outside of this issue, the lounge itself is enjoyable. The food was good, the hookah was solid, the atmosphere was chill, and the overall vibe was welcoming. My only concern was the handling and communication around billing and gratuity. Clear, consistent policies would go a long way in making an already good experience even better.