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    Dakshin Indian Grill

    3.7 (140 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegan, Diners
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Krystle M.

    Placed a togo order at Dakshin Indian Grill with a friend of mine. Daksin has a very extensive menu with loads of options to choose from. They even have some Indo Chinese dishes. I ordered the Garlic Naan, Korma Specials with Chicken and Papdi Chatt. Level one spiciness for my order. My friend got the Samoa Chatt, Garlic Naan, Butter Chicken, Manchurian Specials with Chicken and Fried Rice. She ordered everything on level one spiciness but the Manchurian Chicken at a zero spiciness. The food was all flavorful. The Manchurian Specials with Chicken was very spicy so spicy that she had to call back and have them remake the dish. The remade dish was amazing. Not spicy at all. I was able to reheat my dishes the next day and everything was better. The pickup process was easy and we were able to use the checkin reward of 10% off. I was impressed with the customer service and the portions of the dishes. Dakshin Indian Grill 16640 Hawfield Way Dr Charlotte, NC 28277 Saturday June 26, 2021 8pm (Review 544 overall, 88 in 2021)

    Chicken 65
    Candace C.

    Reviewing again, we have been here multiple times now and are never disappointed. Today, we tried a spicy chicken appetizer, its not on the on menu so don't know the name. It was so good, beautiful in presentation, and nice and spicy. Hubs had the lamb curry and I had the Mughlai shahi paneer. Both were excellent. The waitstaff is so helpful and always give great recommendations. Our favorite Indian restaurant in Charlotte.

    Dirty spoon on windowsill next to table.
    Darren B.

    Dirty, Poor Rating of 86 'B' to starters. The plates are dusty (in fact the whole restaurant has cleanly issues - dread to know about the kitchen). Plates are left on the table getting dusty before dining. The Samosas were still frozen. The management seems not to care about the quality of food or the customer. I have eaten Indian my whole life and will never eat here again. Do yourselves a favor and search alternative Indian dining in the area; many and far better.

    Lunch buffet
    Lori L.

    We came here for a sunday lunch buffet. It was our first time here. When we came in, someone greeted us and told us we can sit where ever we wanted to and told us the buffet wasn't ready yet. We waited a few minutes and was told it was ready. We looked at the buffet and overall they had a good selection of items for vegetarian and non vegetarian. We got our food and sat down. We still didn't get anything to drink or get offered any drinks.We did see waters that were premade at the bar. We waited a good ten minutes and still no drinks. There were two people working-man and a woman. The man was working hard but the woman was on her phone texting the majority of the time. I finally went up to her and asked her for some waters, she didn't even look up from her phone and said yeah and looked at the waters at the bar. I assumed she wanted me to get them myself so I did. My husband wanted their soup but didn't see any soup bowls. He asked the same lady who is still on her phone if there are any bowls for the soup. She doesn't look up at her phone again and tell him to use a small ramekin. I go to the bathroom and there is NO toilet paper in there. Disappointing considering the restaurant just recently opened. What was even more annoying was they had a large rice cooker and I opened it to get rice and I see immediately a long black curly hair in it. I lost my appetite. At this point our drinks are still not filled up and they weren't even that busy. Service here is terrible and I have no intentions of coming back.

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    Alex N.

    It was a pain in the rear to order food here. Takeout is better than in person. You have to order from your phone when you sit down inside. When I first pulled up at 5:30pm they looked closed. No visible signs that they were open from the outside. The windows and door were heavily tinted. Even the open sign wasn't lit. There was also a sign that said please wear a mask but no employee wore a mask so it made me wonder why the sign is still up. Once inside, the restaurant was clean and it gave cute Western vibes/cowboy vibes. YOU DO NOT ORDER FROM A MENU but you order from your phone. It made it challenging when it's your first time looking at their menu. I ended up ordering paneer and my wife ordered Butter Chicken Masala. The medium heat was perfect but the mild is not mild enough for those looking for the least spicy. The flavors were good but not quite what I was hoping for.

    So good and customer service is great
    Hueng H.

    Food is amazing here I highly recommend it for first time eating Indian food. The service is great I never gotten my order wrong.

    Butter chicken
    Jacqueline T.

    We came here for a team lunch on the recommendation of one of my coworkers. They do have a buffet sometimes, but not when we were there. It wasn't very crowded and we were seated right away. My husband and I split the butter chicken and the goat masala special. Butter chicken is always one of my favorite Indian dishes and this one didn't disappoint. The goat masala was also good, but the goat was cooked on the bone (fairly normal, but I'm not a big fan). We got the assorted bread basket to share as well which came with naan, garlic naan, roti, and butter roti. The garlic naan was definitely the best and I would probably just do a single order of it next time. Overall the service was good although it was a little slow when it came time to get our checks. Definitely a good Indian restaurant worth checking out.

    Chicken Tikka Masala
    Janelle D.

    Really good Tikka Masala, but NOT that spicy so ignore the other reviews that say it is. Maybe they make it more mild now that they only do take out but I definitely was hoping for more heat. Overall SUPER TASTY though.

    Chicken masala with rice. Garlic num ( with chili  on it)  We also order regular garlic num w/o chili .
    Thao S.

    Luv the food. It's spicy but yummy. Be careful about the spicy level. Usually when we order Indian food ( chicken masala) from other restaurants, we have to ask for extra spicy. But here, don't! They warned us when we ordered take out so we decided to get just medium. It came out great for my husband's food. It's still too spicy for my chicken masala. Ordered on Monday and got the food in 15 mins. Service was nice and faster than I expected. Dine in is open and they still have good traffic! That means there are lots of ppl love the spicy food like us. Lol. Just a reminder, watch out the "spicy level" when you order. Don't try to level up if it's your first time here. I'll definitely go back soon.

    Chicken Vindaloo & Garlic Naan
    Kim P.

    Ordered delivery, Chicken Vindaloo, garlic naan. Order arrived early, and hot! Vindaloo was extra spicy as requested and amazing!! Great amount of chicken! Rice was perfect and naan never disappoints.. No utensils. Lucky find for this traveler!

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    i loved the garlic naan so much! it was very fresh and not greasy. definitely will order it again. service was great

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    TakeOut - food was good but the timing was over promised and under delivered - almost an hour difference.

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    Midnight Diner - Bubba

    Midnight Diner

    3.9(1.5k reviews)
    13.9 mi•Uptown
    •$$

    This diner was an awesome Yelp choice. Old school look with amazing service and food…read more My eggs were fluffy as well as my pancakes. The chicken wings were huge, fried just right and juicy. Kudos to the chef. Only negative is they offer a whipped spread instead of real butter. Delicious pancakes deserve good butter. I asked for real butter and all they had was honey butter. Do not sleep on asking for it. While it still spread, the honey makes it much better.

    We came to Charlotte for a concert and decided to stay the night instead of driving home. By the…read moretime we got settled in, dining options were pretty limited, so we searched online and this spot looked like the best choice -- and we're glad we found it. When we pulled up, there was a police outside, which didn't bother us. If anything, it made things feel more secure. They also use a metal detector when you walk in before being seated. Don't let that scare you off though -- this place is a well-oiled machine and everything felt organized and under control. Our server was fantastic: calm, attentive, and never pushy. I ordered the country fried steak with collards and mashed potatoes with gravy, and my husband got a burger. My meal was excellent, and it came with a perfectly flaky biscuit. The tea was Southern SWEET tea, too. My husband said his burger was good for a diner, fresh vegetables and the fries were seasoned well. The diner itself is adorable, full of character and charm. Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely come back.

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    Midnight Diner - Homemade Onion Rings and country fried steak

    Homemade Onion Rings and country fried steak

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    Mattie's Diner - We're Back! Same Mattie's Diner New Location

    Mattie's Diner

    4.1(134 reviews)
    15.2 mi•Plaza Midwood
    •$$

    Diners are always a great option for Mrs. K. and I. She's doing a vegetarian eating regime and I'm…read moreon a keto diet. So basically, one with no meat and one with all meat. A diner, with their wide menu, works well. And our lunch today at Mattie's was excellent. We arrived right at the tail end of the lunch rush. A friendly hostess brought us to the last booth in the front section of the restaurant and then a waitress took our drink orders. Lots of shouting and "Order ready!" from the kitchen while we looked over the menu and then placed our orders. About ten minutes later, a plate of French Toast with vegan sausage on the side for Mrs. K. Light, fluffy, delicious. The sausage was great! For me, Mattie's Mom's Meatloaf. A massive thick slice of meatloaf topped with melted cheese, grilled onions and spicy marinara. My two sides, a creamy cole slaw and green beans with bacon were excellent. We both enjoyed our meals. Neither of us could finish the huge plates! Five stars, will definitely return. [Review 649 of 2025 - 4136 in North Carolina - 24210 overall]

    BFF wanted to go here because he saw vegan omelette via social media…read more Well, he described it as a Jersey diner and they had nonVegan items. Ok. Sunday lunch. Friend got on the list. But the Bestie that wanted to have this met me in the parking lot scared there would be cross contamination and wanted to go elsewhere. He's been a dedicated vegan since 2008 or 2010. Either way, this ain't for play nor show. He's principled. The other vegan is really pescatarian and could careless. I have severe allergies and definitely care if there's cross contamination. Young lady seating is asked about how the cooktop works for vegan items: 1) is there a separate cooktop? 2) are new utensils used? They did a good job answering and owning what they didn't know but sought someone to answer the questions. Young lady showed us the place where we'll sit and she would go get answers and be right back. She never came back. Alas, the server showed up and he didn't know either nor did anyone ask him or inform him. I had to clean the table and seats were more upsetting to me. The busboy popped nearby and I asked for his spray bottle and he apologized saying he'd clean. H wiped everything but dried nothing. Server returned without answers but someone got another guy to explain their process. He was helpful. I was content. I can say pics on Yelp leave much to be desired but I got the chicken fried chicken + mashed potatoes and sweet potato waffle fries. The vegans got their food first and we got an explanation. I didn't care. Bring it as it's ready. I understand. Plus y'all know vegan cheese doesn't melt. Lol. I didn't desire their vegan breakfast quesadilla nor padrino (I think that's what one had). See pictures. I must say I wanted to get the greens but I will definitely order them on another visit. The vegan ordered vegan pancakes for All to try. I like the crispy edges of any pancake but didn't need the pecans. The vegan butter and syrup was impressive. We got a lot of apologies in due time as 1) straws were forgotten 2) soup of day query was forgotten 3) refills forgotten 4) table wasn't cleaned 5) Milkshake was delayed but hey ... It takes as long as it takes. But I didn't order it so I can't say. I was most bothered the itemized check was taken away so I don't have an image for this review but also BECAUSE a huge convo took place regarding the tip. A new immigrant to the USA was amongst us AND had legit questions so I was happy to explain but their receipts show 20% totals and higher for tipping yet this receipt show the total with tax. Tips for on the pre-tax total. Long and short I can recommend 1) fried chicken fried 2) sweet potato waffle fries 3) mashed potatoes 4) brown and light gravy 5) vegan pancakes 6) American potatoes looked great but I didn't touch em as I had plenty Parking is rough. Cleanup in between flipping/turning tables doesn't really happen in the overflow and I'm good on that. Like, sweeping and wiping can be done between tables and as parties depart. The staff is younger like everyone appear to be teens which led a dining member inquire where are the adults? I think I saw 1. There is an overflow parking lot.

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    RedEye Diner - BLT sandwich w/ waffle fries and a pickle.

    RedEye Diner

    3.5(733 reviews)
    14.0 mi•Uptown
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    They offered quality food at affordable prices in a laid-back environment…read more We like coming here. We like Tom.

    While visiting Charlotte with my daughter, we were excited to try Red Eye Diner after hearing good…read morethings. Unfortunately, we never even had the opportunity to eat because of what happened as we entered the restaurant. As I walked in, the heavy metal door clipped my toe, causing a deep cut that immediately started bleeding profusely. There was blood everywhere. Still in shock, I looked at the host and asked, "Um...where's the bathroom?" He awkwardly pointed me in the right direction. Once inside the restroom, I found there were no paper towels and the sink was dirty, making it even more difficult to clean the wound. My daughter grabbed napkins while I searched for someone who could help or provide a first aid kit. I stood there bleeding, with other customers looking on uncomfortably, while no employee checked on me. Eventually, an employee asked if I needed something. I calmly asked for a first aid kit. I was trying to hold myself together and was on the verge of tears. After some time, he located one and essentially tossed it toward my daughter. He seemed visibly annoyed rather than concerned. No one asked if I was okay, offered assistance, or showed even a small amount of empathy. Once I was able to get the bleeding under control enough to walk, I left in tears and returned to my hotel to properly clean and bandage my foot. Not a single employee checked on me before I left. In fact, it felt like everyone simply disappeared. Because of the incident, I can't comment on the food. However, I can comment on the customer service, and it was incredibly disappointing. Accidents happen--I don't blame the restaurant for that. What I do blame is the complete lack of compassion, urgency, and basic concern shown toward an injured guest who was actively bleeding in the middle of the restaurant. I'm not someone who leaves negative reviews lightly, and I'm certainly not looking for special treatment. I simply expected a little kindness and concern. A simple "Are you okay?" or "Can we help you?" would have gone a long way. Instead, my 12-year-old daughter was the only person helping me while the staff seemed inconvenienced by the situation. Based on this experience, I can't recommend supporting a business that responds to an injured customer with such indifference.

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    3 Wings Chicken & French Toast

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    Landmark Diner Restaurant - Skinless flounder with calabash shrimp, spinach and home fries.

    Landmark Diner Restaurant

    3.5(463 reviews)
    13.9 mi•Eastland
    •$$

    My family likes to dine a bit later in the evening and we love that there's a great place for us to…read moredine that's not bar food, has a cozy atmosphere and consistently delicious food. And... Landmark is open until midnight!! Sometimes you wonder with a diner... with so many dishes to available, how can the food really taste that fresh and homemade? Gotta say... Every dish we've gotten has actually been so fresh and the portions are very generous. You cannot beat it for the price. (How do they do it?!) Also, whomever works in the kitchen - you can tell they really take pride in their job because we watched several plates come out and all of them were done with such care - all so beautifully plated. My chicken parm was a comfort food dream come true; on point and all I hoped for... Tender, juicy chicken, not sure if the sauce was made-from-scratch, but it could pass for it. (I don't know what they use but it's really good.) And they not only did not skimp on the cheese, the whole chicken breast was covered with it - again they are so generous. (That's one thing I'm always secretly craving when I order chicken parm anywhere - more cheese!) The portion was so big, I'll have plenty for lunch tomorrow. An unexpected surprise: Their roasted broccoli with garlic. Say what?? Yep! It is so good. I don't even really like broccoli. Roasted Brussels and fresh green beans roasted are my jam. But these? Look out! They are actually a bit addictive. Our server, Lindsay, suggested them because they've become a customer favorite lately, and I thought well why not, they could be good... so glad I tried them. Also, the staff at Landmark are so friendly! The hostesses make us feel immediately so welcome. (Pro tip: Ask to sit in Lindsay's section. She goes over and above and treats you like family. She also makes the BEST Arnold Palmers!) If you do stop by, you'd be amiss not to grab a dessert to-go. We especially love their Tuxedo Mousse Cake and their chocolate cake is my favorite in town. I am a brownie lover and really appreciate that they do their brownies right. I LOVE walnuts in mine and Landmark's brownies are deliciously fudgy with little chocolate chunks and pieces of walnut. (I would've included a photo, but my brownie somehow disappeared.) We live across town now, but we still make the drive because it's worth it! Love Landmark!

    My family moved to Charlotte in 1979, and after recently moving back to the area, I decided to stop…read moreby Landmark Diner for a late lunch. I'm so glad I did! Even though I now live on another side of town, it's absolutely worth the drive. I ordered the Reuben with a small Karpen Island Salad. The salad was fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and the Reuben was one of the best I've had in a long time. I'm a bit of a Reuben enthusiast and have enjoyed them at delis and diners in places like Philadelphia and New York, and Landmark's was outstanding--perfectly grilled, incredibly flavorful, and absolutely hit the spot. The service was just as memorable as the food. My server was warm and attentive, the host was welcoming, and the manager was gracious enough to let me substitute a small Karpen Island Salad instead of the full-size portion. I'm so glad I took the time to revisit Landmark after all these years. The food is every bit as delicious as I remembered, and I look forward to coming back again soon!

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    Dining Room

    Landmark Diner Restaurant - Grecian Chicken

    Grecian Chicken

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    Crack Of Dawn Diner - Chorizo Bowl

    Crack Of Dawn Diner

    4.6(73 reviews)
    27.7 mi
    •$$

    Crack of Dawn is my favorite brunch spot in all of Concord, and this visit reminded me exactly why!…read more A family business spanning generations, Black-owned and woman-owned? You already know Auntie D loves putting her dollars behind the sisters. But let's be clear: the food earns every bit of this praise. I have yet to leave disappointed. My chicken-fried chicken and French toast were absolutely worth the drive. My daughter had pancakes and chicken-fried chicken, and those scrambled eggs? Light, fluffy, and deserving of their own little round of applause. Mama thoroughly enjoyed her lunch and brought leftovers home. Took a quick nap, woke up, and finished them off. That to-go box never stood a chance. ...i Crack myself up.  Now, let's discuss these FRIED PICKLES. Light, crispy, airy, with that just-right dill tang. You get a good pickle inside a lovely crisp coating. And the ranch! Full of fresh, herbaceous flavor and on the thinner side, which I actually enjoy--it works beautifully on the salad and with those pickles. I don't need my ranch standing at attention; I need it tasting good! Crack of Dawn keeps giving me a reason to make that drive. Good food, a family business I'm happy to support, and three generations at our table leaving satisfied. Five out of five fried pickles from Auntie D! C'est si bon!

    A must stop for both dinner and Southern breakfast enthusiasts…read more On my way home from Charlotte, I used Yelp to find me a classic diner to start my day off right. I choose the Crack of Dawn Diner in Concord. I am so glad I did. Crack of Dawn Diner is the real thing--a local Concord breakfast-and-lunch spot serving traditional Southern fare at reasonable prices. The menu caters to local tastes, the dining room is filled with regulars, and the atmosphere is comfortable rather than trendy. Parking is somewhat limited. The private lot surrounding the restaurant was fully used so I parked in the lot next door that had signs that said private property, but it looked like other patrons were parking there also so I took the chance. As it turns out, it was safe to park there. The entrance is very welcoming, as well as the staff. Amanda was my very efficient and nice waitress. There is great teamwork here, and Amanda was well supported by, I believe, the owner who ran my food out and talked a bit with me. The menu is fascinating. A distinctly North Carolina menu. Several things jumped out: * Breakfast special for $6.59 weekdays * Breakfast plates mostly under $12 * Grits included as a side option * Livermush available * City ham and country ham both offered * Pork chops available for breakfast I ordered the country-fried steak with white gravy (essentially chicken-fried steak), along with two sunny-side-up eggs, perfectly prepared grits, a large buttermilk biscuit, and a delicious diner coffee. The restaurant occupies a stand-alone building with a warm, "come on in and rest a spell" atmosphere. Inside, you'll find counter seating, an open kitchen, and tables throughout the dining room. I chose a seat by the window overlooking the parking area. This was a great breakfast, that was reasonably priced, in a great atmosphere, with very nice people. It stuck to both my mind and ribs all day long. After breakfast, I continued on to downtown Concord and spent some time exploring one of North Carolina's most charming revitalized downtown districts. The breakfast was the perfect start to the morning. Crack of Dawn Diner has earned a spot on my repeat list whenever my travels take me through the Charlotte-Concord area.

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    Salmon Patties w/rice and green beans

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    Easy Like Sunday - Chocolate chip pancakes and shrimp and grits

    Easy Like Sunday

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    10.3 mi
    •$$

    Food was excellent. My wife said her grits were the creamiest she ever had. My short rib hash was…read moregreat. High quality ingredients. Also, my drip coffee was great. Had it with caramel and cream. Service was quick and our server Ebony was attentive, pleasant and friendly. Great place to eat.

    My husband and I first visited Easy Like Sunday about two years ago and immediately fell in love…read morewith this little restaurant. It's small, intimate, stylish and inviting. It's the kind of place that feels notably special, distinguished and high end without ever feeling stuffy. Everyone is warm and professional, and the food is absolutely worth every penny. During our first visit, I took a chance and ordered the grits. I normally avoid restaurant grits because they're almost always bland, flavorless and gelatinous. But the grits at Easy Like Sunday were completely different in the best way. Creamy with the slightest grainy texture and so perfectly seasoned that you don't need to add butter, salt, pepper or anything else. I had been daydreaming about those grits for two years. We finally made it back this past Friday and arrived when the doors opened at 9:00am. We were seated immediately. I ordered the Little Bit of Everything with eggs, bacon, those unforgettable grits and a thick, fluffy, delicious buttermilk pancake. That first spoonful of grits tasted exactly the way I remembered, maybe even better. My eyes actually welled up with tears. I know that sounds extreme but I'm not exaggerating. After waiting two years to taste them again, they felt familiar and comforting, like coming home. Our waitress, Diana, made the morning even more special. She was warm, welcoming and accommodating. When I told her I could nearly cry over those grits, she didn't make me feel silly or dramatic. She agreed saying,"Oh, I know! We have the best grits!" She said she completely understood why that first bite made me feel emotional. Being served by Diana felt like being taken care of by an old friend. We had never met her before, yet she treated us as though she had known us for years. Easy Like Sunday is a hidden little treasure tucked away across the street from Park Road Shopping Center. It's the kind of place you take someone special for a first date, an anniversary, a milestone, a birthday or simply a morning you want to remember. The atmosphere is cozy and polished, the food is wonderful, and Diana is an absolute gem. We cannot wait to return!

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    Easy Like Sunday - House made sweet ricotta stuffed French toast and peach lavender mimosa

    House made sweet ricotta stuffed French toast and peach lavender mimosa

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    Vegan hash

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