We returned to the Big View today after some time away. While the food was excellent and the price reasonable, we were very dissatisfied with the management's response to our complaint. We were seated in a booth where the air conditioning vent was dripping condensation onto both sides of the booth. When we reported it to our waitress and to the hostess they obviously did not convey our concern to the manager. When we finally got her attention and I mentioned that the condensation had dripped into my wfe's Purse her response was, " Normally it only drips on one side". We were never offered a change of booths or any other accommodation for our problem. We are a frequent eating out couple in many restaurants in Charlotte, and there are many good choices. Today, because of the response to our questions, this one was not. By the way, Ilios Noches is one of our favorite restaurants. Tom and Cinda Coggin tomcoggin@rocketmail.com read more

We met a group of friends at the Big View Diner for dinner last Friday night. The exterior of the restaurant alone is impressive. Then you walk in and you're even more impressed. It reminds me of a 60s diner (not to be mistaken with a chrome-saturated 50s diner). There is a lot of dark wood used, the writing/signage is an Art Deco font, and the booths seem to be a high-quality leather. You might find the cast of TV's "Mad Men" at Big View Diner. There's a large bar/lounge area when you walk in, perfect for having a cocktail before dinner or just hanging out with friends. Then there's a dessert case and bakery where you can stare at the endless, delicious possibilities. Our party of 9 was seated in a large round booth, which itself is very cool because it really added to the atmosphere. Looking around, everything seemed very new, neat, orderly, and clean. I was very impressed. I loved the 60s retro feel. Although we had just dined at Ilios Noche (Big View Diner's sister restaurant) the weekend before and I had a gyro/lamb, I wanted it again. It's rare that I have the option at restaurants to enjoy a gyro and typically only get to savor a really good one at the Greek Festival here in Charlotte. I ordered the Gyro Platter instead of the Gyro Pita sandwich. What's the difference? Well, I thought it was just that I was getting a Greek salad on the side for only about $1 extra. Turns out the gyro on the platter doesn't come with anything on it but the meat, so I basically ended up putting a lot of the Greek salad inside of it...which is almost what the gyro pita sandwich is, minus the kalamata olives and feta cheese. Next time, I'll probably just go with the sandwich that already includes lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. The meat was delicious, though. It was sliced thick, whereas the gyro from Ilios Noche contained chunks of lamb. I ordered some extra tzatziki sauce on the side, both for the sandwich and as a dipping sauce for my fries (which also had good flavor). The service was very good, and everyone at the table had a great time and enjoyed all of their dinners. There was a lot on the menu from which to choose, so it seemed like just about anybody could find at least one thing they'd like. (I must note here that the meatloaf dinner someone ordered looked fantastic and very hearty!) When we go back for dinner sometime, I'd also like to try the NY "Disco" Fries as an appetizer. They sound heavenly. I think the next time we go back to Big View, it will be for breakfast, though, first. Isn't that what diners are for? The breakfast options on the menu look very diverse, and the pricing is extremely reasonable. read more

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Waitress was friendly. Went there on yesterday. Food was great as always but couldn't finish my dessert ‍ read more

Big View Diner - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

GO HERE FOR BIRTHDAY CAKES! They give you amazing custom cakes for a realllly great price. You will be so happy you did. Just give them a detailed description & a few days advanced notice. The deviled eggs is where you should start. Who doesn't like bacon topped deviled eggs? I get the south western salad with blackened chicken. It has never disappointed. My gf gets the jambalaya & we split it. Make sure you ask them to take the tails off of your shrimp ( nothing more annoying than picking them off or accidentally biting one) also ask for extra sauce. Cody the manager is always on point. read more

Big View Diner - This cake was huge & less than $40 - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We went after seeing a review on Instagram. That person had to be paid big to give this place any good reviews. Our hot wing appetizer were not cook thoroughly ( they did take it off the bill) the toast on the Patty Melt was so hard, it cut the roof on my mouth. My husband had the brisket and it was super tough, he was sawing the meat like crazy. We left well over half of our food on the plates (no thank you for a to go container ). The waitress was nice and attentive and the place was clean ‍. Do not recommend...at all. read more

Pros: * they except reservations *friendly waiters * a lot of options on the menu *serves breakfast all day Cons: * not the cleanest * food was okay. In my opinion, the food was quantity over quality. read more

Big View Diner - Scrambled eggs with house fries and turkey sausage. - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Even though there is a lot more competition here now than when I first started going to Big View, shortly after they opened, it is still one of my favorites. It is consistently good and offers a good value for your money. read more

This place is hard to miss if you ever go down Johnston Rd... can't remember if it turns into Lancaster before you hit the restaurant or not - but it's at the corner of Audrey Kell. First impressions from the street make it look to be an upscale diner, and when I walked in I had the aroma of breakfast hit me in the face. I love breakfast - but it was dinner... actually it was time for a drink (after a rough day). The wait staff greeted us nicely and we asked to sit at the bar. The bartender was over the top (in a good way). Very nice young woman with tons of energy named Marci. She took our drink orders - and we also decided to eat so I tried the open faced tuna melt. It was a lot of tuna, but good... fries were good. My friend had a ruben and that thing never stood a chance. I'm guess it was good as well. I'd say I'm a fan for now... but I rarely get to go to this side of town so I will try to make it a point to give this place a couple more visits and update my review. read more

Owned by the same group as Nolen Kitchen, Ilios Noche, and Maverick Rock Taco, Big View is the one that stands out most to me. These guys are trying to embrace a dying breed of "diner-style" eats with the combo of the classic bakery alongside the diner burgers, fries, swing-style soda shoppe atmosphere and include a full bar. I grew up with Fuddruckers and Big View is definitely reminiscent. The food is mediocre. Nothing too out of the ordinary. I tried the Hickory BBQ Burger - standard applewood smoked bacon, onion straws, and bbq sauce. Nothing like I haven't had before. Definitely reliable when in a burger frenzy or in a pinch for something familiar. What I will say sings foreground for these guys is the bakery. Goodness gracious is it awesome that you can get a gigantic, NY-stle b&w cookie here. The milkshakes (coffee and chocolate has been my favorite thus far) are wonderful. They have tons of cakes, pies, cookies, and so on. The best part is that they are all in the classic display case and a nice glass window so you can see into the kitchen. These guys may not be a 5-star French bakery, but they are cranking out some American favorites that have yet to be less than spectacular, in my opinion. Definitely worth the pilgrimage for dessert. The interior is pretty big, too. Tons of booth seating, which is always a favorite, bar stools, tables, and a cozy waiting area. Though these guys are laid pretty far off of 521 outside of Ballantyne, it's worth the novelty of checking it out. read more

Big View Diner - Cookbooks piled all over the kitchen. That's a great sign! - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We've been here twice and there's good variety and service is great. We only had one weird experience where the soup I ordered had a layer of grease on top. I told the waitress and when she saw it, she was even shocked. The kitchen needs a little quality control improvements or that chef on duty needs works. But overall it's a great place to take the family. PS - We haven't been back since the incident. Goes to show how one bad experience can affect businesses. read more

This place has a hustle and bustle feel to it. It was packed even at 3 PM. It is sort of like a mid 1960's version of a Frisch's Big Boy. The menu was simple,- and they also serve breakfast all day. They are known for their baked goods as well. Their 6 layer chocolate cake is a monster, and a meal in itself. I ordered the Beef Stroganoff, and it was good, but different than any I had elsewhere. My friend ordered the Chicken Marsala over mashed potato, served with fresh spinach, and it was excellent. Overall, very good, and if I'm in the area again, I will eat there again. Plenty of other items on the menu to enjoy. Something for virtually everybody! read more

Greasy food, loud the floor is always so dirty. We stopped going about 3 years ago, poor service but the food simply horrible

Waited almost an hour after being told it was a 30 minute wait. When I checked again I was told it would be another 15mins. We never got seated because we left. I won't be trying this place again. We then went to Famous Toastery and was in and out in 30 mins flat. read more

Great place to come and dine with family and friends. Cameron was my waiter this evening . He did an outstanding job! Great Service and food ! I eat Breakfast here about every morning at 7:00 am. Tina is my waitress most morning! She is fabulous!! Come in try them out ! You want be disappointed!! Great Food ! Off the chart !! read more

The menu has changed and food quality has gone downhill. Terrible service and high prices. We won't go back after years of being happy customers. read more

We were here last Saturday night for late dinner, service was great,the food,not so much. The atmosphere kinda reminds me of cheese cake factory. Their menu is like the combination of Cheesecake Factory and IHOP. My bf ordered the chicken paillard,and I ordered the Greek meze platter and a piece of pancake. The pancake was really tasty and it's served with warm syrup,I would definitely order them again. My bf liked his dish, it's grilled herb spiced chicken with jasmine rice and arugula salad, My Greek platter, however, I didn't enjoy it much. The chicken "kabob" is basically 2 pieces of grilled chicken and its seasoning is not great and a bit too salty for me. The red pepper feta spread is meh, and the tzatziki sauce is a bit too tangy too. The pita bread is also too flat and almost crispy like pita chips. The Greek salad that comes with it is pretty good , other than that I didn't like anything on my plate. I think I will give them another try next time, hopefully it won't be disappointing again. read more

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Home style cooking. Good portions and fair prices. Love the omelets. I would recommend.

This diner is a stalwart of restaurants. Decent food, good pricing, good serving size. Not a foodies place, but definitely satisfying.

Good service: Good food: Fantastic deserts. This is a good feeling place to dine. Collard greens are outstanding!

We've become regulars - good spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner - waitstaff is friendly and good is always fresh and hooray, CONSISTENT - I tend to get the same omelette for breakfast and it's always as I want it... They make awesome bread, pastries and desserts and the Greek influence is reflective in their appetizers/meal offerings. Fresh greek (yes, real greek) yogurt and fresh feta.... YUM!!! Love Big View and hope to be a regular for many more years. read more

I tried the southwest chicken salad on 11/20/22 and was disappointed overall. The chicken was dry and tough and looked like it may have been 1/2 a breast. There was too much spinach and not enough other mixed greens. This was the second time I had tried this salad thinking the first time may have been a miss. I don't think I will try it again. At least the brioche bread was good. read more

Always good consistent food, getting seated is a bit challenging on weekends but worth the wait.

So this one lived up to the hype. I have heard about this place for a while and I was pleased. The zucchini app with the siracha ranch was off the hook, a nice kick!! I had the stroganoff which was equally good. I would make a critique of the prices but I had enough to eat two meals, so I took home the leftovers to eat the next night. My wife's Spinach pie was the same way and she liked it as well. read more

Big View Diner - Zucchini app. Ding!! - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The Best Diner in South Carolina. Large menu that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Collectively my husband and I give this a 4 Star. I've been here before, for a bridal shower. We sat in the "sun room" in the back. It was a nice experience then. On this occasion we sat in the regular dining area. The wait to be seated wasn't that bad, but my husband felt like after we were seated, we waited a while for our waitress to come check on us. The food was good though. My husband got the full house: 3 eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes and pancakes. He's a big eater! I got the banana foster French toast. It was a huge portion, but very tasty! They also have mimosas which are my go to for breakfast! Overall it was a good experience! read more

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We have been to Big View many times but recently since new ownership numerous issues . There is always a long wait even though tables not that full so last 3 times had to eat at the bar area. The bartender lady is terrible. Everytime Bad attitude , forget asking for a spoon or fork or water refill or to even take your order. Then you get the check and she overcharges you saying new management changed the menu prices but strangely enough when you sit at a regular table prices are correct. to top all poor service , Tonight I watched her run my check two different times and throw away my first receipt. She lied said no when I asked her so I checked online and she did. I told her you did and she was like it will fall off in 3 to 5 days . Both times no offer to refund their mistakes , just excuses. Horrible service and food not the same quality and when asked she said all the new mgrs are in the kitchen tonight which is why your food is bad. 3 strikes last 3 times nothing but issues so , unfortunately won't be back. read more

I had take out twice and ate in 4 times. I usually give 2 tries if I have a bad restaurant experience. I so wanted this place to meet up to my first experience that I gave them more, 3 chances. Every one of those 3 times we had issues. If you try for a late dinner I guarantee those cooks will be more focused on cleaning than to cooking your meal. Cold fries, onion soup that had cold cheese slopped on top, balsamic chicken hard as leather and grease soaked brussel sprouts. Maybe its syrup but it was nasty and they were mushy. And that was the replacement sprouts after the original was served. We wont go back. read more

Best diner in area, very consistent food, nice friendly staff and great coffee! We eat breakfast here twice a week read more

Shoddy, over compensating food. French onion soup? More like onions and bread with some actual soup. Would be way better if they simplified their food and condensed their menu. Best part is the milkshakes and the service. Always nice, polite and smiling. Don't come in if you're hot and just want a glass of water though. Everything is over-priced and the breakfast menu is the best one. Good for a family experience like brunch, not much else. read more

Big View Diner - Best item on menu - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

If you're looking for a chain restaurant that makes you feel like another number, THIS AIN'T IT! If you want to feel like family and be welcomed in, this is the place for you! Always sit at the bar and definitely ask for Kat, her service and drinks exceed all expectations. But don't take my word for it, try it out for yourself, you definitely won't regret it. read more

This place was recommended by ma friend. We were pleasantly surprised. Very clean. Breakfast was good. Server was ok. Coffee was great.

This is a really cute place! Very eclectic in it's interior. The dessert case to the right of the entrance is very enticing and appears as if the desserts would be great. I believe they are made in house. This place does boast a wait, and aggravating the fact is that they don't give out any hand held devices that buzz when they are ready to seat you, but call your name instead. We waited about 15 minutes early Sunday morning, as this place is very popular. Hubby and I enjoyed our breakfast and our waitress was on top of things the whole time. Our coffee cups were never empty at all. Hubby went with the Cajun omelet with potatoes. He immediately commented how appetizing it all looked and confirmed that after having a bite of each. I had the eggs Benedict which I had been craving for awhile. I ordered your standard eggs Benedict but was less then thrilled with it, it was just very standard and didn't taste any better then the one my hubby makes for me at home. The potatoes were good, with nice seasoning and bits of onions and peppers to add to the flavor. I also had a side of corned beef hash and that had a spice in it I couldn't identify, but it added a nice flavor to it. We would definitely go back again for both breakfast, and dinner. Hubby and I both love diners and to find a good one is rare, and we look forward to visiting again. read more

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My in-laws took us here for breakfast when we visited. There wasn't a wait which was nice. We were fairly hungry. Our waitress was nice and very attentive. My daughter had the kid pancakes. I had the corned beef hash with grits. My husband had the breakfast platter. My corned beef hash wasn't quite tasty. I mixed it with my grits and eggs hoping it would compliment it. It did no such thing. I think my favorite part of the meal was the bread and butter. The kid pancake was fairly big so I was hoping they at least had a good pancake. I was disappointed again. No wonder my kid didn't want to eat any. You shouldn't need butter and syrup to make the pancake tasty. It should be good on its own. My husband said the only good thing about his meal were the potatoes. This place looked really cool on the inside but I can see why it wasn't so busy on a Saturday morning. The food is not something to be desired. Not the breakfast place for us. read more

Excellent food, wonderful service, Good Specials! The first thing you'll notice when you walk into The Big View Diner is all of the desserts in the case. They are THE BEST! There is a Chocolate Cake Type Concoction that is 14.99 and if you finish it, then it's free! I asked my waitress and she said that no one had ever been able to finish it, so maybe this is one for the Man Vs. Food or something. The menu is fresh and up to date. Honestly, my wife asks to go here just about every time we go out to eat. I believe that she has stock in The Big View that I don't know about or something. According to her, whatever you're craving, they have it on the menu. I can honestly say that I've never gone away disappointed, or hungry for that matter. The only complaint that I have is that the salad dressings that they have are the weirdest concoctions I've ever heard of. For example, you can' t get an Italian dressing that isn't creamy. It's creamy with some other things mixed in with it. The owners are so friendly. I don't think I've ever eaten in the place without them coming around the dining room to see how everyone is doing. The prices are reasonable, also. The decor is befitting of an "Old School" diner. They really put a lot of time and effort into it. It's not like a cheesy Applebees or something with all of the weird knick-knacks on the wall. read more

This is a place where you will find something that you like regardless if you're a picky water. The smell of fresh baked bread is instantly smelled as soon as you walk in. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner us all good! They have a dessert bar and let me tell you how good is it. We ordered my sons birthday cake from here. We ordered a Ghirradeli chocolate cake that was to die for. This place will keep doing well because if the quality. read more

Big View Diner - Love this place! Everything is amazing and their food is very fresh. Stop by the bakery and try it all! - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Everything I want a diner to be. No nonsense. Big menu. Quality service. Good value. Great flavors!

We went for a late breakfast at 9:30 AM and only had to wait ten minutes for a table. The hostess was friendly and greeted us with a welcoming smile. The interior of the restaurant is very pleasing to the eyes and could be a great location for a good, comfortable time. I ordered the Spanish omelette with home fries and a biscuit and it was very good. My friends had a vegetable omelette and the pancakes with sausage and eggs. So why am I only giving one star, simple, our server, Suzanne did something that made us feel uncomfortable with eating our meal. The pancake plate came with two sausage patties. We noticed that one fell off of the plate and into the serving tray. The server did not replace it until we asked for it. Then, a slice of toast fell on the floor when she brought the food to our table. We asked for a replacement and she said that she would replace it. Here is where we had a MAJOR concern. She went to the kitchen area and returned with a slice of toast and a sausage patty within a minute. The toast was not warm and neither was the sausage patty (we felt it with our fingers). So we did not eat them. This spoiled our entire eating experience. I'm not saying that she gave us the same items that fell, but she did not make us feel as though she really wanted to be bothered with us. I doubt very much if I will go back to eat there. read more

Big View Diner - Breakfast Menu - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

After initially being excited when I heard this place was going to open a few years ago, I decided against even trying it after all of the very mixed reviews. Eventually, I forgot about the diner and went about my business. It's not exactly right next door for me, so that was easy to do. This past weekend a friend wanted to do lunch and I wanted some pecan pie. I suggested The Landmark Diner, which I enjoy a few times a month. She said it was too far. The Big View Diner popped into my head and we were off. I liked the decor, with all the stations labeled and everything looking like a modern day version of fifties eatery. The lighting is interesting as well as the wall color and the booth seating. I was that jerk snapping photos with his cell phone the other day ... sorry. She had been there a few times prior and had not the best food experiences, but she didn't bother to tell me. But, she's finicky, I said to myself. I wasn't sure what I wanted, so the server suggested several things over the large menu from burgers to salads to the $20 ribs. (Sorry, but I go to Texas Roadhouse for my $20 steak and ribs, and that is a different review that I have already written) I eventually settled on the steak and eggs with home fries for thirteen dollars. Not bad. She got a gyro with specific instructions on how she wanted it. Like I said, finicky. The food arrived in a decent amount of time and was tasty. Nothing fancy, but it was hot and there was plenty of it. The steak was much larger than expected and I could have -- nay, should have -- taken half of it home. And I am not a huge fan of lots of spices in my food usually, so I was pretty happy with what I got. My lunch mate got hers with seasoning on her fries, against what she had requested. They were very nice about it and she was able to exchange for some home fries and didn't charge her for the mistake. Otherwise, she was happy with her meal. We also got two deserts, the pecan pie and silk chocolate pie. Both were tasty. The server suggested a scoop of ice cream with my warm pecan pie, I think now I should have taken him up on it but I was so full at the time I didn't think it would fit in my belly. I left there with a satisfied and full stomach with the open possibility of returning. read more

Big View Diner - Ribeye and eggs. Good stuff. - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Extremely delicious cuisine that makes for an enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommend if you're in the area to try out this south Charlotte staple. read more

The food here is reasonable prices and our food was delicious. Our waiter was friendly, kind, and respectful. We enjoyed her so we tip her good. read more