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    Cedar Street Tavern

    3.5 (113 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Loud
    Casual
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Bbq ranch chicken salad
    Mary-Ann L.

    First trip to Charlotte, will be visiting great places in the next 3 days! This is my second stop for the day... it's to meet up with colleagues (though this is a personal/pleasure trip) for lunch. Let's start with service when I called to make reservations. They were so friendly and sounded happy to have us. The follow up call the day before was on point, again with the glee that you'd expect from great customer service. The staff was wonderful. Our waitress was friendly, asked whether we wanted to order or wait for the remaining party. The food came out quickly but taste wasn't compromised. I ordered the fried shrimp tacos. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, the veggies not greasy or such thick batter which some restaurants tend to make them. Super deliciously served with cole slaw and secret yummy sauce. My colleagues ordered burger, bbq ranch chicken salad, salmon with salad and veggie pizza. They were happy with their orders, well there's a reason why they frequent Cedar Street Tavern! Definitely recommend to my VA Beach friends to try this place when they happen to be in Charlotte!

    Wings
    Jake P.

    Great wings, great fries, great service and all in a great uptown Charlotte location. A coworker and I walked over here after an uptown meeting today. He's a bit of a regular here and knows I'm a wing fan so he insisted we try them out. I'm glad he twisted my arm. We were told to pick a seat when we walked in and had service right away. It's a full bar with a good looking beer selection, but sadly I had to drink water. The wings made up for it. I ordered ten wings (5 teriyaki and 5 jerk). Both were excellently cooked crispy and juicy with great flavor. The presentation with greens and celery was impressive. We also split some fries and they didn't disappoint. I'd get them plain next time. Not because the cheese sauce was bad, but because the fries were that good solo.

    Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Brian B.

    If you want a quick bite in Charlotte's 4th Ward or a drink you should visit Cedar Street Tavern. It's nothing to write home about, and it won't wow you in anyway. It is simple bar food that taste good enough to please your tastebuds and fill your stomach. I had the very basic fried chicken sandwich and it was basic but cooked well. The fires were fries and were good. My only flaw with the sandwich is it could have been a bit bigger. Overall for a quick and easy bite before or especially after a Panthers game coast here to avoid traffic. Drinks are poured, something on the menu for everyone and indoor and outdoor seating. Will I visit again when in Charlotte? Not likely, there are way too many cool and hip places to visit.

    Apple chicken salad.
    Alvin H.

    Local tavern with good food! The wait staff if always friendly and helpful. I have eaten almost everything on the menu over the years. The wings are good too! Great for lunch!

    Expresso Martini ($10) plus a shot of buffalo cream ($2).  Drink came looking like someone took a drink of it.

    Service at the beginning was okay but once we got our food, once have the server came by to check on us nor get us any water or ask if we wanted to order any additional drinks. To make the matter worst, once we checked out, we were surprise that they have added a 20% tip to our check. No where in the restaurant stated they would automatically charge a tip on a guest of 4. Food is mediocre, my expresso martini does not taste or look presentable and service sucks.

    Seasonal cocktail menu

    We are staying in a VRBO just one block away from this place. We were welcomed warmly and told to sit wherever we like. We were then attended too, quickly. I asked for the waitress's top 3 menu selections and she was quick to offer hers. Had a fun fruity lemonade cocktail with watermelon pucker. Tasty and tart!! Then tried the Orange creamsicle cocktail from the features menu. It was interesting. I ordered a wrap with turkey and avocado, on a spinach wrap. It was huge and tasty. The menu was wide and seemed to have something for everyone. Overall, if in the area again, I would return. I also felt like the prices on the food menu were reasonable. The first drink was $8 and the second was $11, but also more stout.

    Wine list
    Raquel S.

    We stopped here for lunch on a hot (90 degree) Saturday after going on a walking tour in West Charlotte. It was barely cooler inside than outside. I think the a/c was broken. There was one gal working front of house as bartender, server, expo, busser--you get the idea. It took her a while to take our order and bring food/drinks. I ordered the blackened salmon sandwich with fries ($9.99). It was pretty ok. The bun was fresh and the fries were hot. The food here won't blow you away but it's decent for the price. Street parking if you're lucky to find it, or a parking deck a block away ($10)

    Quesadilla
    Nishi S.

    I loved the quesadilla, it's the best. Drinks were okay. This one is just below my apartment but I'll miss it more now Cz I'm moving and I loved the place. The vibe at this place is amazing. I would come back again.

    Cedar Street Burgers
    Rodrigo T.

    Life is pretty good when you come across places like these. No B.S. tavern where the food is good, cheap and so are the beers. It's a spot for the none poser crowds just wanna sit down, grub out and slam a couple of beers. Then shoot the breeze and have some real good times with real good friends.   If you do order the mystery beer, it's like playing random local beer roulette. I mean local as in the beer is sourced not too far away, like in the same state that the establishment is sitting on. It's a cool concept, it's nice to try out some random beer from made just around the corner. Definitely the best way to try something new.   Anyways, our first time here was late so we had their late night menu items. Which consisted mostly of their appetizer selections. I think we ended up ordering 25 wings to share family style that night, along with onion rings, mozzarella sticks and fried pickles. We were allowed to choose 3 different sauces on the wings. I picked their Lip Kisser sauce since it was the hottest sauce in their arsenal. I decided to give that one a world... Yes it was hot... And NO I wasn't defeated. That sauce I can definitely say, can hold a candle to the Blazin sauce from that commercial wing joint.   Anyways, we also has their Cedar Street burgers the next day and they were very good as well. Server forgot to ask us how we liked our burgers cooked, but that's not a big deal to us. The sweet potato fries are to die for though. Awesome taste, great crispness and it's so much better than potato sticks.   Anyways, come eat here because it's wicked awesome.   Weeeeeeeeeee!

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    Select food items are great and service is always fast and friendly! I usually get the Cedar Street Burger, Chicken Sandwich or Tenders :)

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    Food is decent, just a little bland. Cute local bar open late night. Has outdoor seating. Gets pretty crowded most nights

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    4.7
    (42 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Came here for drinks after dinner. It's a small, intimate space so I would suggest making a…read morereservation to claim your spot. We were a walk in but were able to score a table outside which was perfect. The drinks are good and the staff members work as a team so there's not one primary waitress. I ordered a custom drink where I told the server what I liked and the bartender created something based on my likes. It was a "fruity" tequila based drink and I enjoyed it. We were given a bowl of complementary kettle corn to enjoy with our drinks. The music was a mix of r&b and hip hop and was loud enough to vibe but didn't overpower the conversations. Random Notes: Parking is validated and the hidden bathroom was so cute. The inside is perfect for selfies lol.

    Wow what an experience! I'm in Charlotte for the weekend, and my good friend's colleague…read morerecommended we come here after dinner for drinks. There's outdoor seating, and initially we wanted to sit outside but we didn't have reservations. Luckily, they seated us at a small corner section near the back of the bar. It's very cozy and intimate inside. Just my type of vibe. The service was top tier. They were unable to validate our parking because of some sort of discrepancy with the signage outside and lack of having the proper equipment for validation. To make up for it, they offered us complimentary champagne to start. We were not expecting that, and pleasantly surprised! Their menu has an eclectic selection of cocktails, both full and mini. We opted to order from the mini cocktail menu, and we each ordered two drinks. I had the Creepy cucumber cocktail and it was refreshingly sweet and probably my favorite drink of the night. I also ordered the Don't Shy Away which was a sour and spicy rum concoction with carrot in it. It was definitely spicy and had a puréed texture. I really enjoyed it. And, then don't get me started on the music!!! The dj was masterful. He played all the types of music I love and he mixed them in such a refreshing way. I ended up asking him for his contact information before leaving, and whether he does weddings because my fiancé and I are currently looking for a DJ. He was just that good. This would definitely be my spot if I lived here in Charlotte. It was the perfect way for us to end the night.

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    Idlewild

    4.3
    (223 reviews)
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    AMAZING spot! One of the best lounges in Charlotte. Very intimate and romantic…read more You need to make reservations for the bar walk-in are welcome and they will sit you in the tables. Enjoy cocktails made specifically to your liking. If there is a drink you like they can make it for you based off what you like. Drinks we had was an Old Fashioned and a twist on a french 75 (made with tequila and passion fruit) need to try it. GREAT service mixologist here are amazing. Its a show! Thank you guys!

    Honestly some of the most rude, negligent service I've experienced in a while…read more Context: Bar was at 25% capacity I pride myself on being a genial, accommodating person Attempted multiple times to thoughtfully engage staff From the moment we entered, our service staff was either dismissive, condescending, or negligent. Could not leave fast enough. The overall decor and vibe was great, just our assigned person was lackluster in every regard. EDIT (5/27/28): When we entered and sat down, to the bartenders credit, he swiftly asked us what we wanted. As we were describing the general vibe of the drinks we wanted, the attitude of the bartender manifested as very condescending and lacking in general back-and-forth discourse. Despite the dismissive attitude, but after the drinks were made, we attempted to thank the bartender, but his only response was a derisive chortle before walking off. For the remainder of our stay, he was flirting with some female patrons at the other end of the bar. Sharing pictures, conversation, and general good service while we were ignored until we asked for the check to pay and leave as quickly as possible.

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