Service was absolutely top notch. My husband and I felt like Oprah and Stedman. My only complaint was our hostess sat us at a table between two big noisy groups while litetallly 3 steps away on the other side were empty booths. Convenient for the staff - yes. But the bumpy of people getting up especially the one with kids was absolutely annoying. Food was good. read more

Chophouse 101 - Interior - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

My wife and I have had the pleasure of eating here twice now and both times we were not disappointed. We got the crazy ribs which were phenomenal, slightly crispy yet melt in your mouth tender, they were perfectly cooked. The steaks were excellent as well, can't go wrong with a chargrilled steak. The NY strip was perfectly trimmed, the only fat left on it was like butter. The ambiance is very soothing and elegant but not to the point where you'd feel uncomfortable eating here with your kids. Overall another good experience. read more

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This was my 1st time at chophouse and I was thoroughly impressed. The service was top notch very attentive and accommodating. The food was cook fresh and brought out immediately, I also loved the environment it was very spacious and clean and a place I'll continue to enjoy. read more

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Dinner with co workers. I had the 9 oz sirloin with asparagus. Started with a side salad. Salad was good , nothing special. Steak was very good, nothing usually great. Nice experience. Friendly staff. Cool old building. But two nights ago I ate at TRH , had basically the same thing and it was much better. read more

Chophouse 101 - Side salad - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

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Went back just a couple weeks after our first experience and wanted to try a different dish. Boy am I glad I did, it was delicious!! And the Twisted Ribs were just as good as I remember from the first time. Our server did a pretty good job for a busy Friday night, though I did run out of my drink and had to ask for more. I really love their set up and decor, it's a mix of modern farmhouse, some glam, and some urban vibes with the ceiling. It's really fun and a nice option in downtown Kannapolis. read more

Chophouse 101 - Parmesan crusted chicken + coleslaw - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

I recommend! Ambiance was contemporary, service was attentive and food was good! I ordered fried chicken sandwich with 101 barbecue. The bbq sauce was good, I ordered mine on the side! Mac and cheese was good, sweet potatoes fries wasn't a fan. Drinks delicious! I ordered Paloma and Sangria. read more

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Service is the biggest issue for me. We went one night early. Our server was beyond extended and the wait to get our food was too long and part of it was cold when we got it. A family was seated beside us with a dog in a stroller. I had to ask the family to move the stroller so I could get out to leave - it was that close. read more

Came in for graduation dinner and was pleasantly surprised. The decor is very nice inside love the exposed brick look. The chairs were comfortable and tons of space I like they didn't try to stack tables on top of each other. Our server Julie was just great did amazing with larger party and everything came out perfect. The bar tender is the next super star all the drinks tasted great. Next time I'm in the area I will be stopping in for sure. I had the filet and it was cooked perfectly! The cinnamon butter for the bread is so good! read more

Chophouse 101 - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

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I've been here several times since they've opened and it's just not good food. I really wish it was because kannapolis needs a good restaurant. On top of sub par food, we came in with a larger party and they automatically added a 22% gratuity!!! That's absolutely ridiculous. I will never go back to this restaurant. read more

Birthday dinner for party of seven. Full rack of ribs and five of six steaks (ribeyes, NY strips and filets) were all dry and badly overcooked. Medium rare orders were delivered well done. Should have sent everything back but had no time for a complete redo. Very disappointing (and expensive). read more

First time at Chophouse 101 and we'll be back! Nice atmosphere, has the look and feel of a traditional steakhouse. A mix of other patrons, from casual families to well dressed date night couples. The menu was rather simple, not pages of options which was refreshing. Good beverage options, although not an expansive wine list, at least that I saw, if that is your thing. Menu was focused on beef, and had a number of lunch, or lighter options. I had the NY Strip and my wife had a Prime Rib. Both were cooked as desired, with good flavor. The service was prompt, friendly and respectful to our questions and time. Well done. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

The place is nice, clean, nice ambience. the waiter was friendly and patient, i apprecitate that, fast service too. the food not so much, my steak tasted like charcoal, it had little flavor. the potatoes were quite bland too, even after adding salt. The mac n cheese was the only thing that was truly hot, and it still had little flavor. The bread was very good, the water was good as well, dessert was really good. read more

Have eaten here a few times.. started out great but slow went down hill.. the food has lost its flavor and uniqueness.. last few times the food has been cold and tasteless.. the service is so so.. you have to ask for things and wait a length of time to get them.. 101 of serving is making sure the table has silverware.. no one wants to sit and let they're already cold food get colder waiting on silverware... and if someone request a sauce at the time they order, it should be plated when the order is brought out.. also hate seeing my food sit in the cold window getting colder.. The establishment is beautiful and always clean.. if the food and service were at the same standard as the cleanliness of the facility, I would definitely give a five star.. not giving up on these guys are really enjoy eating here read more

Pros: Reasonably priced menu Casual elegance Walk up bar Fast seating and service Easy parking (it was not a game day) Cute location downtown walkable area Cons: I didn't care much for my teriyaki salmon because I expected a sauce that was a tad thicker sticker and slightly sweet. Mine was on the salty side as if too much soy sauce was used. My shrimp was fried a bit hard and tasted like the oil was starting to get scorched. I imagine parking is difficult when there's a game at the stadium. There might also be a wait to get seated. You have to get the twisted ribs. It worth a visit just for the ribs, and that whipped cinnamon butter that they serve with the bread. I truly enjoyed this restaurant. Nothing pretentious. Just a classic menu with something for everyone. Chicken beef fish pasta wings burgers etc. Our waitress Zoey was friendly, gave recommendations and attentive service. read more

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We were late in the game to make reservations for NYE. Using opentable we found a spot here for 8:30pm. Great! We arrive early so that we may enjoy a drink, first. We were called early to our table which worked out since, unbeknownst to us, they were closing at 9. We ordered our meals and then just enjoyed ourselves. We were given 2 rolls and when my husband asked for more we were told that they were out, or not making them any more. We thought that was strange. They did bring us 2 more rolls. We noticed the restaurant clearing out. My husband's salad was served, not mine. The waitstaff was not around for some time but once they came back out I asked about my salad. She looked dumbfounded like, what salad? Eventually my salad was brought out with my meal. Ok. We each ordered 9 ounce filets, medium. They were closer to well-done, but still tasted fine. Our check was brought to us with our desserts. It really felt rushed. If you close at 9 and you are a sit-down restaurant that allows 1.5 hours per table (as posted on their sign), DO NOT ACCEPT 8:30 RESERVATIONS. This was our second time coming there and while we want to support local, not chain, restaurants, I really see no need to return. read more

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Nice place in downtown Kannapolis. Service was really quick and everyone was friendly. I started with the loaded nachos. They were fine, a little cold though. Then I got the bacon cheeseburger and fries. The burger was cooked perfectly. I also liked the bacon a lot. The fries were very good as well. Overall, it was a nice place with reasonable prices as well. read more

Chophouse 101 - Bacon cheeseburger with fries - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

Saw a couple pictures online and decided to give this place a try , I did not regret the hour long drive at all , it was some of the best food I've ever had and the service was phenomenal. I am usually a steak type of guy but decided to try the fried chicken sandwich tossed in medium sauce , and it was by far my favorite it was perfectly cooked and just the right amount of spice I was looking for. The appetizer was simple cheese fries but even that was over the top and was great. My lady friend got the 6oz steak and this was the fastest I have ever seen her eat a steak (she's usually a slow eater) the sides were also very good and just overall a great experience !!! read more

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Our sever Chloe was amazing and the food was delicious!! 10/10 will definitely be back!

Made a reservation for 5 at 6:45pm on a Tuesday after Memorial Day. We were seated after 20 minutes at tables that were open when we arrived. High ceilings add to volume but we like the noisy dinnertime chat. Old style open ceiling and ductwork keeps it modern and fun. Appetizers were very good. Peppered ahi flavorful served with a good sauce over lettuce carrot mix. We all tried margaritas and enjoyed each one, just the right amount of everything in them. Varying steaks and a prime rib for main courses were all cooked perfectly as ordered and seasoned without overpowering the flavor of the cut. I had asparagus, 2 of us had garlic mashed, 1 had a baked potato, and 2 had Mac and Cheese, and 3 had salads. Everyone was quite happy with their meals. Service was friendly and attentive. Prices were very reasonable for quality and size of food. read more

First time here. Ambience when walking in was nice. I ordered the $47 bone in ribeye, the most expensive steak on the menu. I requested medium Pittsburgh Style but I was told that Pittsburgh Style could not be accomplished. When the steak I arrived I cut into it and it was a SOLID well done. Who I assume was the general manager, the older lady with shoulder length gray hair brought the steak back over and pointed to a small section that had just a tiny bit of pink left and said...look the steak is fine. I said it is not cooked a medium." After she tried a second time to talk me into keeping this 1/4"-5/16" thin steak, she brought me one back that was borderline rare. After I sent that one back, she finally brought one that had a little bit of pink in it.. my advice to them is to invest in a Thermapen thermometer. They are extremely accurate.. I asked the lady if they had any options for steak sauce and she pointed to the drizzle that was on the plate and she said look....we put you some right there. IM NOT JOKING . She did finally bring me some A1 sauce. My overall review of Chophouse 101 is that is a wannabe high end steak restaurant but falls way short. The prices are a little cheaper than a high end steakhouse, but not cheap enough to warrant that inferior kind of product. I'm hoping they can turn this around because downtown Kannapolis is an extremely nice area to spend the evening. I really regret not taking photos to share with j read more

Everything could improve from the drinks, wait staff, cooks and the food. Ordered my food and everything came out wrong.

I would like for this place to do well. Location is prime. Decor is decent enough. Not too fancy and patrons wore from jeans to suits. And though I like Journey, I'm not sure the volume level was right to match the room. They have the name. When you see Chophouse, you think steak, and usually upscale. This is not that. They are trying but can't pull it off with their current food supplier. This was our first time to try it out. Online we saw a 9oz filet for $31.00. It's too good to be true. First of all because the in restaurant price is $34.00. Secondly, the steak was inedible. After not cooking it correctly the first time, the meat looked like mush- similar to liver. It's like it was frozen, microwaved thawed, poorly cooked and a bad cut to begin with. Literally could not eat it. The service and manager were nice and understanding about the situation, which was good to see, but our Anniversary was a total bust. Until they say "new menu", I'm not sure I'd ever go back. read more

Came for a birthday lunch with a large group and it was the perfect place! Alyssa was our waitress and she amazing for our group of 10...super attentive and patient with our group! I got the Southwest Chicken Grill with salad and beans and rice. A lot of our group got the prime rib sandwich and were super pleased. As mentioned, there are some things they do not serve for lunch that aren't noted on the menu. read more

Chophouse 101 - Southwest Chicken Grill - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

Absolutely above average for the area prime rib was properly cooked and spot on. Bar was good strong honest drinks and the service was really good as well and overall very attentive. The issue is with the AC the room we were in was at least 15° warmer than the other room Not sure what was going on because the open air kitchen likely contributed to the issue but something was wrong and it kind of ruined the experience as well as the ambience. I would give him another shot, but they need to fix the AC. read more

I've been to Chophouse a few times now (Brunch, Lunch & Dinner). Overall, I've enjoyed each visit. 1. Food: For brunch I tried the salmon with Mac n cheese. It was pretty delicious. For dinner, I tried the Parmesan crusted chicken & veggies. It was good but nothing too special. During this visit I learned that they charge for extra rolls (only 1 per person). For lunch, I had the broccoli ' cheddar soup. This was by far my favorite. I've also tried a couple of their desserts. The strawberry cheesecake and Key Like pie really stand out. I would recommend both. 2. Atmosphere: The restaurant is decorated very nicely and is very spacious. Its great for an intimate date night or a large group. They were able to easily fit my group of 20+ for brunch. It's much more casual than I expected. Some were in business casual, some were in shorts & tees. Both are perfectly fine. While you're visiting, please save time to walk around downtown. The shops are pretty awesome. read more

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Chophouse 101 has all the makings of a 5 star restaurant to complement the greatness of downtown Kannapolis, but the food is just 3 stars. It's just middle of the road. Hear me out. The restaurant itself has lots of seating. Its inviting warm atmosphere has wonderful, friendly staff and any questions you might have they can answer them right away. So, the food. It came out as ordered. It was hot. It tasted fine. It just wasn't anything I couldn't make at home. There was no "wow" factor. No pizzazz. My chicken definitely needed a sauce other than pico de gallo. And my friend's salmon dish was tiny. Now maybe it was the plating...and that's what I mean, there was no flair to it. So was my whole experience a three star? No. Will you be disappointed if you go? No. But my food was just middle of the road. Hence, three stars. read more

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Invited a long time client to lunch and it couldn't have gone better. Great service, down home attitudes mixed with upscale atmosphere. Cool. Prices are notably fair and the cuisine exceeded my expectations. My Creamy Penne pasta was loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and freshly shaved parmesan cheese. Delicious. Some Yelpers are simply unfair. Once you dig in deeper, however, you'll discover they diss almost everyone--grumbling haters with nothing to say. Exclude them and you have a wonderful restaurant anchored on a prime corner investing into the vision of renewal in Kannapolis. And with the background of chef and owner Carlos Hernandez (Mama Fu's and Improper Pig in Charlotte), you have a winner. Got my bells ringing on my "Give 'em a whirl" meter. Dine here. read more

Chophouse 101 - Creamy Penne pasta with chicken, lunch $12 - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

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Our family was in Kannapolis for a baseball game today and decided to stop into Chophouse 101 for a late lunch. Our server, Carlos, was excellent and very personable. He went above and beyond to provide our family with the best service. I really enjoyed the pasta dish with chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and sundried tomatoes while my husband and son shared a mushroom and swiss burger. The excellent air conditioning was also a plus on this super hot day. read more

Chophouse 101 - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

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This was my first time to the adorable downtown kannapolis area and we had reservations here with a large group of friends. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and all the staff was friendly. We waited at the bar for our table to be ready. I ordered cocktails and my husband and I both thought they were pretty weak. We were seated and the bread service is delicious. I ordered the twisted ribs as an app and they were phenomenal. I was really optimistic for the meal at that point, I ordered salmon as my main with a side salad and sweet potato fries that my friend had raved about. Husband got a rib eye with mac and cheese and normal fries. The salad was alright. My salmon was a little overcooked and way too salty for my taste. The sweet potato fries tasted old and not good. My husband said his steak was ok but his mac and cheese was way overcooked and pretty nasty. His steak fries were alright. Definitely a cute spot and I would consider bringing my kids here, but I think I'd head elsewhere for date night. In addition for having a large party we were charged a 25% service fee, which is the highest I've ever seen. read more

Chophouse 101 - Twisted ribs - so good forgot to get a pic of it plated - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

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We were hungry downtown and tried Chophouse 101; glad we did. The menu is varied for a steak place and everything looks great. We had burgers, nachos, and shrimp - all of which was great. Also, the drinks selection is very good. Service was friendly and quick but they weren't too busy when we went. I can see it being a little trouble to get the best service when they are full based on the modern layout of the place. It looks nice though. As most steak places are, it's pretty gluten-free friendly although they don't specifically make any special effort to be so. read more

Always well prepared and great tasting steaks. We look forward to our visits even though we line in Matthews

We stopped here for a bite to eat while on our road trip. Food had no taste and was bland. I had to sprinkle a hole bunch of salt on my pasta. Services was not so good. We sat at the table for a while until an associate finally came over and offered to get us drinks. Eventually the server came over but wasn't really friendly. Seemed to be in a rush. I think he was taking care of the bar table top too at the bar. He asked one time how everything was while literally while walking by our table and not stopping there and asking. We didn't even have time to ask for refills on our drinks. The restaurant place was designed really well and it looked nice but food wasn't appetizing and good and service was terrible. It wasn't even that busy. We won't be back. Thanks for a let down. read more

Chophouse 101 - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

Christina was our waitress and she was phenomena! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect.

Located in the l heart of Downtown Kannapolis, this upscale restaurant is perfect for date night or dinner with the gals. I had the prime rib with their mash potatoes and it was to die for! Can't wait to go back and try some of their signature cocktails and steak! The dining area is white table cloth so this is the place for any kind of celebration in your future. Pro tip- they are located across from the ball field so parking can get a little tricky on game nights! read more

This was my second time at Chophouse 101 and we had a great experience. My husband and I both loved our meals and the service was great. I recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekend or during game nights. It's a lively atmosphere and the minimal drift. read more

Chophouse 101 - Filet mignon, fries and seasonal vegetables - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

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was sitting in the park with the cutest of chicks and as the sun sank toward the horizon I suggested we might get some dinner. a quick Yelp-search and a peek at Peter's whirl-o-meter directed us to Chophouse 101 directly across the way so there we were... Greeted, seated, and waters in short order. our drinks (something blue for me and malbec for her) arrive shortly after the breads and by then we've decided on steaks... add onion rings and smasheds for me, add veggies and a stuffed tater for her. my Delmonico came out all hot and happy with a warm red center brown on the outside and lightly marbled like all good steaks should be. cuts easy with the proper knife, with deep flavors and a tiny bit of chewness. rings are hot, thin, crisp, and abundant; smasheds are a hot garlicky mess otherwise know as yeah! my date was pleased with the petit filet she received although she only managed half her meal. not surprising since her tater was large and stuffed with stuff and paired with a pile of cauliflower, carrots, and broccolis and she's just little. dessert was a fancied up triple-chocolate mousse cake with chocolate and caramel drizzled on just a little too much whipped cream which photographs almost as good as it eats. thanks wendy :-) read more

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Birthday dinner. Great steaks and sides. Terrific atmosphere and friendly service. Will definitely be back.

The service was great and I love the atmosphere. We were hungry so we pretty much ordered everything! We started with the wings and the onion rings. Both items were good. We then ordered the filet, porterhouse, and the center cut along with different sides. The filet and center cut were very tender/flavorful. The porterhouse was a bit too tough for our liking. The mac and cheese was not the best and the mashed potatoes were just okay. We most likely won't be back but super cute on the inside with wonderful service. read more

Chophouse 101 - Onion Rings - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

Pretty solid place! Brand new on the newly refurbished downtown Kannapolis. The restaurant features pretty good steaks and other entrees. Decent priced meals with great quality. Kids meals are available at affordable prices. Wine list isn't that extensive but there were some good options on the menu. The sauce that comes with the steak isn't necessary. Steak does not need sauce people, just stop with that. Steak needs salt and pepper, that's it! I have not tried the appetizers or desserts this time. The bread is really good! Definitely would return here again! read more

Chophouse 101 - Ribeye - American Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

This place is awesome food is great price is reasonable could use some different sides the only downside is the reservation booking is way out and when you get there there plenty of room read more