American Deli

I've eaten a few time at this location breakfast and lunch. Food is always very good. The spaghetti…read moreand meatballs is good. The service was on time and hot like it should be. The restaurant is clean. That booth's and tables . I have no complaints. Very nice place to enjoy a meal.

Recently went out to brunch with my sister first time here in couple years the lady's there seem…read morevery nice friendly , our server how ever was not much of a people's person she's was not welcoming or even let us know her name , her energy was not there she seem to be all over the place But counties to bring my sisters food out since she got there first an ordered before she got burger with a long hair on the lettuce and tomato part of her burger the server didn't apologize or anything for it just said I can take it back which really I think she just took the hair off idk it just mad me feel real uneasy I myself got breakfast so it wasn't a huge breakfast but it took about 25 mins to bring out once my sister got her burger for the second time .... Also my waffle was soggy not the best definitely tho she did ask us did we need anything after we got our food we never seen much of her after she definitely went out for a cigarette outside while we were eating because of the big glass windows it's hard to miss anyone outside the restaurant but I won't be returning for a while my grandmother definitely told someone about the our server which she never says anything about anyone but as someone who did serve before this was by far one of the worse experiences at a restaurant I would love coming to in my earlier years growing up here in CLT

4.5 mi•Villa Heights, NoDa

Fried chicken livers with mashed potatoes and gravy. My mom loved these, ate every single one.

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The Degenerate

4.3(243 reviews)

I had an enjoyable experience. I ordered the NYC falafel which, although it could be a bit larger,…read morewas very good. The default side was fries and I asked if there were any substitutions. One was a small side Caesar salad which I got. I was disappointed in the continuing practice for restaurants to charge for small changes like this within informing the customer. Waitress was very nice, however and attentive. What is also quite unique about the restaurant was that you could order small 4 oz beers, just for tasting at $2-3 each. The place is quite large and must get incredibly noisy at times with the hard surfaces and multiple TVs. There is an option to sit directly at the bar or at tables.

The Degenerate is a cool, industrially designed space featuring great bites and drinks. What I love…read moremost is that the menu puts a unique spin on a lot of traditional, classic items. If you are looking for recommendations, I highly suggest trying: The Meatballs: A fantastic twist on a classic, served in a delicious lemon dill sauce instead of a typical marinara. The Sliders: Perfect pulled pork paired with fried green tomatoes and a tangy horseradish sauce. They also feature a highly creative and unique cocktail menu. Two of my personal standouts are the Beetle Juice, which incorporates fresh beet juice, and The Fishbone, which brilliantly highlights their house-made aquavit. Overall, it's a wonderful spot for a great atmosphere and an inventive menu!

Inside The Degenerate. Good vibes

Turkish Eggs

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Bar area

Clark’s Snack Bar

4.6(83 reviews)

3.5 mi•Plaza Midwood

DE- LISH!! finally…read moregot to stop by today for lunch and this places slapped!! All of the staff members were super friendly and the food was ready in like 5 minutes! I had a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mayo, and mustard and it was sooo good! The others had a Chicago dog and a regular hot dog. We all shared the fries with a side of cheese sauce and wow those were the best fresh fries!! My sister also go the potato salad and I tried it and it was goooood!! Topped it all off with cheerwine and sat outside on the cute patio!

Clark's Snack back is starting to hold a special place in my heart. I finally caught them for…read morebreakfast which they only serve on the weekends and i'm addicted. The breakfast sandwhich was so good, tatter tots are the perfect side, definitely get their house sauce! The team here is great too, honestly they need a bigger restraint cause this is gem deserves so much!

Interior

Kielbasa Fries special, stoopid with two o's good.

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Burger time

Catalina Kitchen And Bar

4.7(274 reviews)

5.0 mi•Elizabeth

Amazing everything the food the chef, the server, the ambience everything was perfectread more

Sunday night and all reservations booked but we walked in and got a table outside…read more Met our great server who shared the 1/2 off bottle of wine promotion, so why not? My wife was craving the lobster/shrimp roll, overstuffed with fresh seafood. And I went with the chicken parmesan. It was the lightest, freshest, most delicious! (compared to a really great, but heavier version at Little Mama's). Just finished the leftovers for lunch - and it just hit! We'll be back for sure...

Inside

Skillet Lasagna*

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Shrimp and lobster roll. 9/10

The Workman's Friend

4.3(482 reviews)

4.5 mi•Plaza Midwood

Walking up to Workman's Friend I could tell it was my kind of place, who wouldn't notice the…read moreButterfly Highway sign among the native plants hugging the building? Inside the atmosphere was appropriately Irish. I was further delighted to be served a drink with an agave straw that would later be added to their on- site commercial composter. Wait staff gets 5 stars!

Real talk, the best espresso martini I've ever had. Giddy Goat I think it was called here…read more.. Solid selection of spirits and beers/cider. I like that they had Magner's on draft, and of course no Irish pub is complete without a Guinness. Good selection of food, but we went with a bunch of starters- sliders, chips, sausage roll, and fried pickle okra. Okra was a favorite. The slider was delicious!! Chips were good, though they were thick-cut potatoes like wedges, so I wish they could've been a bit crispier. I wasn't a fan of the sausage roll, but my friend liked it. Great service, we were checked on frequently. It's a loud spot in the later hours, but that martini was so good I made my friend go back the next night to get another.

Bag of chips, fried oysters, sausage rolls

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Prosecco

The Tipsy Burro Saloon & Cantina

3.9(117 reviews)

4.6 mi•Elizabeth

Such a fun dive bar to get some food and drinks at. Prices are reasonable and service is attentive…read more Big parking lot too! Live music most Saturday nights.

Stopped by one evening because they are open late and was pleasantly surprised that the food was…read morepretty decent. There weren't many people when we initially arrived but it filled up nicely. They have great drink specials were very welcoming. I would stop by again for nachos which a friend of mine had. The ambiance is very eclectic - lots of old school songs and retro vibes. I'll be back

Jalapeño Margarita!

Two Tacos 1 chicken 1 beef no cheese

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Living the high life

Cook Out

2.3(48 reviews)

0.2 mi•Eastland

My husband and I pull up (around 12:40pm) to order a chicken strip tray and a honey mustard wrap…read moreand Cajun fries. The drive thru worker is obviously high on some substance because she duplicated our sides and forgot our fries. It's each time my husband comes to this location that they always get something wrong, never a day where you can get a full correct order. Worried about your workers having their phones instead of making sure they're competent enough to put fries in a bag.

The food would be amazing if everytime I went my order was given to me the way I ordered it…read moreespecially if I'm paying close to $40 I was overcharged 2 weeks ago but no worries there disputed that charge and got it back for the incompetence of a greedy employee This one employee needs to be fired this would be the 4th I go here to see this same person working and continues to mess my order up Woman in the second window with braids African American works overnight shift needs to be fired doesn't read the orders correct asked for a plain slice of cheesecake to come home and find chocolate on my cheesecake IM ALLERGIC TO CHOCOLATE !!!! She needs to be fired cause she is the one that keeps messing my orders up and had the nerve to serve me chocolate instead of what I ordered

Milkshake

Milkshakes

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Whataburger

1.9(72 reviews)

5.7 mi

Breakfast is great. Taquitos. Honey butter chicken biscuit. Served late night also. Burgers good…read moretoo. Really good tea.

So, if I go ahead and order through the app an hour or 2 ahead of time can I actually get food!?…read more Been there twice, both times I eventually just asked for my money back after 20-30+ mins. I could go to a nice restaurant, order drinks and a burger and get it quicker. You guys are failing in general. Ambiance is aight?

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Ever Andalo

4.5(280 reviews)

4.1 mi•NoDa

•$$$

One of the best meals I have had in a long time. We were a large party of 10+. It is a relatively…read moresmall and quaint place but making reservations ahead of time was well worth it. The appetizer spread we ordered was lights out. We loved the burrata with focaccia bread. The fried artichokes were like nothing I ever had before. My entree itself was out of this world. I had the braised short rib and for side the fingerling potatoes. The potatoes were cooked to perfection with crisp and just an amazing punch of rosemary. The beef was out of this world. My only constructive feedback was my dessert was very petit. I ordered a scoop of the cookies and cream ice cream. It was delish and full of cookie taste but the size made me chuckle.

Failed Expectations: A Brunch That Looked Better Than It Tasted…read more We were genuinely so excited for this brunch! It had been sitting on my Charlotte bucket list for ages, and we finally locked in reservations during my visit. First things first -- the space itself is adorable. Every detail feels intentional, from the spotless dining room to the perfectly set tables to the lighting that ties it all together. You could tell immediately that this place takes real pride in its presentation. It was warm and inviting from the second we walked through the door. The drinks were excellent, too. I especially loved the garnish spread for the water -- citrus of every variety, mint, cucumber -- such a small, thoughtful touch that instantly elevated the experience. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the rest of the experience. We started with the roasted oysters, which came so heavily breaded that the actual oyster flavor got completely lost underneath. In hindsight, I should've just ordered them raw. The Eggs Inferno was next, and it fell flat across the board -- it needed salt, it needed acid, it needed some kind of richness to bring it to life. I wouldn't order it again. My friend's seasonal focaccia toast was equally underwhelming and forgettable. But then -- the fingerling potatoes. Honestly, I wish we'd just ordered three plates of those and called it a meal. Fluffy on the inside, perfectly crispy on the outside, and packed with flavor in every single bite. Hands down the highlight of brunch, and genuinely one of the best sides I've had in a while. Maybe dinner would tell a different story, but for brunch, I walked in expecting so much more than what we got.

Interior

Pickled vegetables

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Tiramisu trifle

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Brittany P.

10 years ago

Great food! Clean place! Good service! We got the Philly steak sub, and a burger. Both are excellent! For the east side of Charlotte this establishment is a positive addition. It's nice to finally have restaurants coming back to this side of town. Highly recommend for a nice lunch. read more

Neicey L.

10 years ago

I had the Philly steak and cheese combo it was excellent it was one of the best feelings I have ever had and now I would like to try their winning combo and their other things the food is excellent the people are nice and it was great food read more

Heejin K.

10 years ago

Very clean and good portion of food. You can also customize your order as well. I personally love their burger and philly(add teriyaki sauce, its so good!) Fries and wings are must have! Their service is A+. Love this new location. read more

Aligee' S.

1 year ago

Great service and great food . The 10 wing combo is bagging and off the chain. The fries are always fresh and season salt makes taste better. read more

Dany A.

1 year ago

great coustomer service!! Took my order with respect and worked hard even near closing hours everyone staying busy and food was amazing!!

Jazmin A.

10 years ago

They are the best American deli in Charlotte I come here everyday the food is always fresh and made EXACTLY LIKE YOU ORDERED

Jarvis W.

9 months ago

Oh, what a surprise! The food wasn't up to its usual stunning American deli standards this time. Shocking, right?

Coryn T.

10 years ago

I love this place. I go here at least once a week for lunch. They are fast and clean :)

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