Good food, good people. I came here only for the fried paneer tacos but left with a new favorite -…read morethe "Nashville Hot Tofu." These tacos used to be under $5, but now at $5.50 each, this is still a budget friendly meal. I ordered two tacos and was full, but maybe could have had a third since they were so good. Since I can't handle too much spice I got the spicy seasoning on the side to sprinkle on the 'Nashville Hot Tofu" as needed. The fried paneer is mild. Both tasty vegetarian taco options. There was a velvet cake that looked great but also 1025 calories for a slice! Decided not to get that this time. Staff is friendly and I like that they announce your name and say 'It's taco time" when the order is ready. Plenty of indoor/outdoor seating with high top tables too. Restrooms available and free parking.

I was shopping and wanted to grab a bite for lunch. I debated trying this place because I wanted to…read moresit down and have a drink. They had tacos and margaritas, so I figured I'd give it a try. It's café-style, which isn't my favorite setup, but I must say the staff was wonderful--friendly and helpful with ordering. The kitchen was busy, but the food came out quickly. I went to grab a seat outside with my hands full--water and a margarita--and an employee asked if I'd like him to bring the food out to me. Well, yes if you don't mind! It was so nice to enjoy the fall weather, people-watch, and eat my tacos. I loved the shrimp taco, but the salmon one was a little spicy for me. The salmon itself was delicious though. The queso was yummy. I did stay away from the cake, but it was tempting to try. It was fun listening to them call customers' names to pick up their orders, but someone also came out to check on tables and make sure everyone was okay. He addressed me by name--the same guy who took my order and walked my food out--then later checked on me again. Great place!

We've been to Culinary Dropout three times now, and this visit was a completely different…read moreexperience from our first two. The first two visits were outstanding. The first time was in November 2025 and 2nd time March 2026 where the bartenders were professional, welcoming, knowledgeable, and made some of the best Bloody Marys we've had in Charlotte. The food was excellent, and we left both times excited to come back. Unfortunately, this Sunday's visit (around 2 p.m.) felt like a different restaurant. It was much busier, and service was noticeably lacking. We waited quite a while just to be acknowledged, our drinks weren't nearly the quality they had been before, and the Bloody Mary tasted like it came straight from a mix instead of being handcrafted like our previous visits. The food was also disappointing. It was much saltier than we remembered, and we never received the Caesar salad with steak we ordered. To the staff's credit, it wasn't on our bill, so we didn't mention it. Overall, no one was rude, but the attention to detail, professionalism, and overall experience that earned our previous five-star reviews just wasn't there this time. We're hoping this was simply an off day because we genuinely loved this place and would like to see it return to the high standard that made us regular customers.

We were close to uptown and looking for an early evening dinner spot. Knowing that CD is going to…read morebe opening a location at the Bowl in Ballantyne (which is closer to us) we thought we'd give it a shot. Walked in and immediately loved the vibe. Big, open and airy. Lots of seating and a few party rooms too. Loved the outdoor seating too. If it had been a little cooler that would have been perfect. They have cornhole and ping pong and just a fun atmosphere out there. Our server was warm and attentive. We did not have to wait for refills and she was quick to answer any questions we had. We started with a few apps - the chips and onion dip and the pigs in a blanket. The chips were well salted and the onion dip was DELISH!!! The pigs were wrapped in homemade party dough and came with a honey mustard crème fraiche. They were so good!! For entrees we tried the fried chicken, prime rib dip, and the meatloaf. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. The mashed potatoes were so good too. The only misstep on this dish was the biscuit. Way too dense and not very flavorful. The prime rib dip was tender and came on the most crispy bread. What a great combo! The only thing that wasn't great were the fries, just nothing too special. The meatloaf dish was flavorful and came with those yummy mashed potatoes so great pairing. We didn't have room for dresser on site but we did take the monkey bread to go and enjoyed it later. Good portion size and full of apple and caramel flavor. Did not regret taking that home!! Really looking forward to this spot opening closer to home. Highly recommended

Suffolk Punch is easily one of my favorite spots right off the Rail Trail. It works for just about…read moreanything, whether you're grabbing a quick caffeine fix or meeting up with friends. I stopped by for an iced Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte made with Hex Coffee and oat milk. It has a great balance of espresso without being cloying, making it one of my favorite drink orders on the trail. Alongside it, the little gem wedge salad was fresh, crisp, and held up surprisingly well to go. Also, shoutout to their $10 chicken tender Tuesdays; their specials are easily some of the best weeknight food deals in South End. I haven't made it out for trivia yet, but between the patio vibes, solid menu, and easy trail access, it's such an effortless place to hang out. Definitely keeping this one on heavy rotation!

Starting off on a positive note, most of the food was really good. I got a chicken sandwich that…read morewas so good I forgot to take a picture of. My step dad also gave me some of his chicken and waffles which was really good. I ordered fries with my food and they came out cold though and when I asked the waitress for new ones she didn't bring them until we were ready to leave. It was somewhat busy so I understand the hold up but it was a side item and by that point I didn't want them anymore. The inside was kind of bland and the table was sticky. I don't like leaving bad reviews but if you want good food I would suggest it, but I think theres better spots out here for cheaper.

I just visited for a conference event and this place was spot on! All of the food the drinks the…read morebartenders the service! and the putting was so much fun. Definitely a perfect place to host a group event and they have Photo Booth around the area as well.

I honestly love the Puttery--this was my third visit. The bar area is great for cute pictures, and…read morethe food is good. This visit, though, was all about the golf experience. Walking to play, the floors were sticky from drink spills. In theory, having bars on the courses is a great idea, but in practice it slows everything down. If the group ahead of you doesn't enter their score, the game stalls unless someone from the next group inputs it or a staff member comes over. We had to figure that out on our own. On my previous visits the staff explained how the scoring worked, but that didn't happen this time. Three groups ahead of mine didn't know how to enter their scores or forgot, so they just stopped playing. I also think the reservations could be spaced out better. Groups ended up stacked on top of each other waiting for the same hole. Thankfully, everyone was still pleasant about it. I'd definitely go back, but I hope they make a few operational improvements.

I came in town to visit my bff and we decided to try this place for the first time. We had…read morereservations for 8 pm and we were seated by 8:10. First glance, this inside was beautiful and it was packed. I orderedthe strawberry shortcake drink, 10/10. For food, My friend and I split the crab cake appetizer and spinach dip. Both were really good. We were both kind of full so we decided to skip the main entree and split an order of sriracha wings. Also very good. They played good music, mostly Drake lol. The waitress was not as attentive but other than that we enjoyed ourselves.

My friend saw this place on IG and said we had to try it!!! Of course we were super excited and…read moremade sure to not eat anything beforehand. I must say, The ambiance is a vibe, I will give them that. Loved the music selection and decor. It's a great place for a date or girls night. For apps we ordered the spin dip, calamari, truffle lemon pepper wings and the crab ragoon. I personally didn't like the spin dip, it was bland to me but my friend enjoyed it. The wings and calamari were just ok, loved that the wings were hot and fried hard how we like them but they would need a substantial amount of seasoning so that we could really get to taste the actual truffle lemon pepper. We didn't but I would suggest asking if it's possible to do heavy seasoning. Now, the crab ragoons were DELICIOUS!!! The buns(yes buns) were fluffy and didn't over power the crab mixture inside and the honey on top was a great touch!! Entrees we both ordered the lamb chops, I added a piece of salmon, garlic mash and a side Caesar. My friend had truffle fries and a side of brussel sprouts. As much as I would love to say we enjoyed our meal. The lamb chops were dry and didn't taste like much, the garlic mashed potatoes were meh , my friend did not like her fries at all, the brussel sprouts and the salmon were so good. We boxed our leftovers and said we are gonna doctor them up when we got home. My friend ordered two drinks and said they were great!!! Dessert we split the crème brûlée cheesecake, we enjoyed it. Not sure if this was just an off day or what but if ever in the area definitely stop in and try them for yourself. Oh and please be prepared that they implement an auto 20% gratuity.

The music the fish and chips where absolutely everything! But our server was top tier "Lindsey"…read morethank your for making the experience everything we could hope for !!!

The food is Amazing and the DJs are doing their job!…read more This last time a friend and I set at the bar and received Excellent Service from young handsome man (not sure of race...had tattoo....pretty eyes...light skin....wore hat...think he was black but not sure) while at the bar. The disappointment came when aggressive lady came in and motioned me to give my plate to her....she was Rude! She did ask if I was done or say excuse me can I take that for you etc... She busted motioned for me to give too her. Now this is my 2nd bad experience with the lady servers at this location. Not sure what the issue is but it needs to ve fixed! I wrote comment last year....got response to reach out to management etc. I did and too this day...no response back. I assume my opinion does not matter.

Aubree was amazing. friendly. accommodating. No one came to our table for 10 mins. we were moved…read moreto Aubree's section and she was great. I would come to sit in her section every time I visited here. .

State of Confusion was the perfect spot to grab dinner before a concert in Charlotte! One thing I…read morereally appreciated was that they offer reservations, which was exactly what I needed for a group of 5, when planning our evening of a Saturday Night before attending a show at the amphitheater. The location was convenient and has parking. Everything worked out perfectly for a fun night out! Walking back to our car we even saw local murals which we appreciated. They offered a great array of food. I ordered a muffuletta that hit the spot, my friend got tacos and another got a salad. I would definitely go back again the next time I'm in Charlotte. Great option if you're looking for a convenient place to eat before an event or concert!

I highly recommend m!…read more The service was welcoming soon as I entered. I recommend setting a reservation because on Saturday night it was a full house! I sat at the bar and ordered from the Girl Dinner Menu: Chicken cesar salad served with fries which had amazing dipping sauce on the side option of a wine flight or espresso martini. I chose the wine flight which paired perfectly with my meal. I can't wait to return for a girls night! I hope you enjoy the as much as I do.

Lovely spot for lunch on your way to the airport…read more Our waiter Graham was extremely courteous and attentive. Sixty Vines is known for their self-pour water-pitcher yet Graham managed to catch our half-full glasses every time and personally refilled our glasses for us. Graham also gave us some great beer recommendations which came in handy as the restaurant did not have any beer selections on draft. As far as the food, I would highly recommend the buratta. The chicken and caviar was a bit salty but the honey from our charcuterie board helped balanced out that meal.

Cool find while in town for a conference! A speakeasy feel down the stairs as you enter Duckworths…read morewith hundreds of vottles of spirits. Super talented bartenders mixed great cocktails and they have some nice selections of beer on tap and wine. The space is tight and, if I'm being honest, the seating wasn't extremely comfortable, but the vibe in this place more than makes up for it Service, from Madison, was excellent. She knew tge menu and had great insights. She was crazy busy but took excellent care of us. The food was quite nice. Candied Bacon is a must. I had a perfectly cooked filet, we had a delicious short rib, and the Cone Trio. The trio was really tasty but the kitchen somehow forgot to put the tuna in one cone and it was only guacamole. Odd, but Madison took care of it right away and it was great. Would recommend 100% and definitely return.

Just order everything short rib. It was fantastic. Our favorite were the short rib dumplings- I…read morewould order it over and over. The truffle fries were just okay, skip the pork buns. The peach and ham flatbread was really good too. And the Jimador cocktail was delicious

We were about 30 minutes late due to the traffic on 77. A hostess greeted us upon entry and we…read morejoined the rest of our party. The restaurant was very clean and the noise volume low enough to where we could visit and comfortably carry on conversations. Our waiter was gracious and helped us to catch up with the rest of our party. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Nior and Dinner while the rest of our party finished their appetizers and salads. I ordered the steak frites and it was just wonderful! My boyfriend ordered the special which was halibut, asparagus, and mushroom risotto. Everything was perfect! The couple that was seated across from us split the special. The kitchen didn't hesitate to split this dish for them in the kitchen before bringing it out to our table. This is just excellent customer service! They are an elderly couple and could not possibly have eaten the entire meal by themselves. Our waiter was very attentive and nobody at the table ever had an empty glass. Also, your plate was cleared the moment that you finished with your meal. This was our first visit, but definitely not the last. Thank you for making our evening out with family and friends so very special. We will definitely be back in the near future.

$29 Lobster roll special. We asked if fresh and told "yes". Guess it was at one time but I doubt…read morelobster was cooked that day and meat removed. We had one each- mine was with butter. The other, lettuce (never have seen that in a Maine lobster roll) and aioli). The one with butter had a nice brioche roll but most of the lobster was small claw ends vs nice chunks. The one on lettuce was better, more larger pieces of lobster, but meat was put onto a lot of lettuce to prop it up. It takes some effort, but buying a live lobster and cooking oneself is really the best way. I was hopeful- but ultimately disappointed.