Dish is a true Charlotte staple for comfort food, laid-back vibes, and what I have officially deemed the best dirty martini in town--the Christina Aguilera. They recently removed this drink from the martini menu, but if the bartenders know you're aware of its legacy, you can still get it, muddled olives and all! Walking in feels like stepping into your grandma's house, but with a cool, hipster spin. The staff is absolutely amazing; going in genuinely feels like visiting a friend. I have so many menu favorites, including the meatloaf, blackened chicken, and fried green tomatoes (that horseradish sauce is incredible!). Even down to a simple chicken salad sandwich and tots, everything here just hits the spot. So may great sides from fried okra to Mac n cheese, and don't forget about the biscuit and deviled egg with most dishes! Pro Tip: Be sure to check out the specials board when you walk in, alongside all of their incredible bar specials. They also host open mic comedy, drag bingo, karaoke, and other fun events, so definitely keep an eye on their socials! read more

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Nice vibe and perfect if you're looking for something that tastes like a filling home cooked comfort meal. The fish in particular is excellent. Light, flaky, and tender. We'll be back. read more

Dish has been a staple for this Charlotte native, however today was an ultimate disappointment. The food was as bland as canned food. It wasn't worth the headache of asking for a refund, rather this purchase served as a reminder to go elsewhere. Fried green tomatoes, sliced thin and greasy! Veggie plate with lima beans in a cream sauce, eww. Lentil meatloaf, seasonings were not invited to this dish at all. What happened to the chefs from 2016-2018 era?? read more

Went here finally for the first time after having lived in the city 6 years. Don't know how I made it this long, but I had never had chicken and dumplings! We came for dinner on a Friday and ordered the deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, chicken and dumplings, and country fried steak. It wasn't too busy inside but the outside patio looked great! Service was great and our server was very attentive. We loved everything we got to eat and I can't wait to come back for their chicken and dumplings!! read more

Dish - Chicken and Dumplings - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Not sure how I feel about this one so I am going to average it out to an average score of three. Parking in the area can be a pain but since my friend and I came here for brunch we arrived before the masses and were able to get free street parking. The food was good but kinda average. The service was very good. I just feel like the older building has a not so clean vibe, like everything had the dingy and sticky feeling. It wasn't dirty but just felt kind of icky. read more

Went to Dish last week and the food and the service did not disappoint. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere as well! I had the Southern Fried Rice and my boyfriend had the burger. We try to go to Dish at least once a month or more due to the ambiance, welcoming staff and great food. read more

Funky little place. Good vibe once you got seated. Food was pretty good. Tasty. They sure do like their Devil Eggs because one was on each dish. I would come back again. I had the southern fried rice with pot roast and fried egg option and a beet salad. The dishes were very good. read more

Centrally located in plaza midwood Dish is a good spot when you're craving comfort food. Classic homemade favorites. Portions were generous and pretty well seasoned. Chicken and dumplings 3.5/5, meatloaf 3.8/5, green fried tomatoes 5/5. This spot is open late night and we experienced great service. It's very cozy and feels like you're in someone's grandparents house. Would recommend! read more

My friend was playing a show in Charlotte last Friday night at Petra's Bar. After her set, I went to find some dinner. I looked on Yelp. I found this place called Dish. It looked like southern goodness. I decided to try it out. I walked down the street and found Dish pretty easily. I went inside. It looked empty. I saw a sign that said "See Bartender for Table." There was no one in there. I looked and saw a sign up by the ceiling that said "Bar," so I headed that way. There's a back room with a second bar and tables. The bartender told me to pick a table. I found a booth in the back corner. Perfect for me as I was eating alone and wanted to people watch. I ordered the sweet and sour meatloaf. It was so good. It was sweet but with a kick. I'm very sensitive to spicy food, however I could eat this. It was too good to pass up on. It came with a nice big moist biscuit, a deviled egg, and a side of carrots. So good. I'm so glad I found this place. I don't know if I'll be back because I live in Charleston. I would recommend this place to any southern food lover! Did not disappoint! read more

Dish - Sweet & Sour Meatloaf - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Most experiences with Dish are fantastic but this one fell a little short. One entree ordered was fried chicken which was fried breast filet which caught us off guard as usually when fried chicken is on a menu it's on the bone. The chicken was juicy but lacked flavor and we asked the waitress for seasoning so it could be added at the table. The salmon cakes were ok but again lacked some flavor. I did enjoy the butter beans (after a few shakes of salt were added). Staff were fantastic and the service was quick. I'll still come back and continue to make my way through the menu read more

We went based on diners, drive-ins, and dives. We went specifically for the chicken and dumplings. What a disappointment. And the biscuits tasted good, but they were rock hard like they made the day before. Maybe tried to be sure that he would. The one certain Grace was the best salad . I would go back just for that. read more

What a slept on spot in Plaza Midwood. A menu full of southern staples: fried chicken, meatloaf, chicken &dumplings, country fried steak etc. This un-assuming spot has all you need for a great meal with friends and family, or some late night eats(they offer an all-day breakfast menu and are open until 1:30am!). Affordable prices across the board with a nice selection of beers or mixed drinks. Try the candied bacon and make sure to funk it up! read more

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The Dish had been among our favorite restaurants while living in Charlotte and teaching at university. Today we drove from our home in western North Carolina to have a late afternoon lunch/dinner at the Dish after moving from Charlotte nine years ago. There were only two tables of customers eating in the windows lined dining room. Yet against our wish to be seated with other guests adjacent to a window, the waitress insisted we be seated in the dank and darkened upper level in the bar area. When the bartender approached our table, I asked if we could be moved to fill our original seating request, which she graciously granted. Then dinning staffer 1 reluctantly returned to take our order. My food was served barely warm as an afterthought from the kitchen, hardly reminder of the Dish's better reputation. What had begun as an enthusiastic drive to visit an old favorite to begin celebration of our 55th wedding anniversary, reinforced the adage it's never the same. We began eating at the Dish over twenty years ago with friends and colleagues, which are memorable times. Some things are served best in warm memories! read more

I had never been and I had the lentil loaf with the mac n cheese side and it was soooo good! I had never even had lentil loaf before and I need more. My friend had chicken and dumplings and it was yummy ! read more

I couldn't find anything open in the Nora area late night but dish I was so intrigued by the ambiance of dish i loved it. The food was ok nothing i would go back for in my opinion the potato balls where really good tho super crispy and flavorful i had the chicken antree and it was definitely under seasoned the Mac was okay it was just cold my boyfriend said the chicken sandwich was good ! The server was friendly. read more

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This is my husband and I's new Sunday breakfast spot! Their fried chicken is the best I've ever had, so juicy and you have the option for light or dark meat. I'm not from the south, but this is legit comfort food. Amazing biscuits, coffee, hash brown casserole and so much more! Service is so friendly and attentive. And it is so cute inside, all their plates are different unique tea cup saucers! Will be going here again and again and again! read more

We came here with it being on the Tripple D list. Let me tell ya it didn't disappoint even down to the coffee. read more

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We hadn't been to Dish since they were reopened under new management and decided to pop by last night for dinner. It was even better than I remembered! Truly the best place in the area to get some classic comfort food dishes. I ordered the pot roast (a little on the salty side but that was perfect with the less salty mashed potatoes), and it came with a biscuit, deviled egg AND a side (I tried the seasonal salad, which was an incredibly fresh little cherry tomato, basil & balsamic masterpiece). So good. My husband got a Higher Ground IPA to drink and had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes, which he enjoyed as well. I love that they serve breakfast all day as well - definitely need to keep that in mind! And next time I'm definitely saving room for dessert - everything in the case looked so, so tasty. The staff are really friendly and welcoming too, and the space just feels like you're stepping back in time into a homey country restaurant (with a fun late-night bar in the back!). We are already pumped to come back and try some more of the delicious-sounding menu items (like the chicken & dumplings, Cajun seasoned meatloaf and pecan-crusted pork tenderloin!). Keep up the awesome cookin', Dish! read more

Dish - Pot roast, seasonal salad (tomato & basil), fried chicken - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Definitely gone downhill. Back patio strongly smelled like urine. Service not great. This has historically been one of my favorite places. Hope this is not a permanent state of things! read more

Haven't been in a while. Heard they had updated the place so thought we would try it out. Yikes! Service was horrible and food was worse. Staff seemed bothered we were there. Never even asked if we wanted drinks - I assumed they must have thought we only needed water. The chicken and dumplings was more like dough soup with one piece of chicken and the mac and cheese was not even edible. Cold and tasted very old. Biscuit and Egg were also very old. We went durning normal lunch hours. Very disappointing. Will not be returning. read more

The dish used to be one of my most favorite spots!! I was so excited to be in the area to be able to stop by, I planned a team meeting there! I get there excited about what to order to only find out they are under new management. That's not always a bad thing but this time, the food just didn't taste the same; not even close. I initially got the chicken and dumplings and I think I tasted paprika in it. Yep paprika...it's like when people put raisins in potato salad;just why? Also it just was not tasty at all. Same with the Cajun Meatloaf. Why ruin such a wonderful staple that they had. It was way to spicy and no sauce which made it dry. One of my colleagues said the shrimp & grits was really good and the presentation of it was beautiful and well done. I exchanged my chicken & dumplings for the fried chicken and it was great! Just the right amount of Crisp and it was juicy and tender. Our waitress was really sweet and understanding. I hope that they go back to some of the same great meals that brought me back to it. read more

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The service is outstanding...the fried green tomatoes were hot, fresh, crisp and awesome. The main entree that I had which was the fish and grits, I did not enjoy. The grits were good but the sauce was nothing but tomatoes and onion broth that to me over powered the entire dish. And the shrimp lacked season and appeared to be steamed. I would have preferred grilled or blackened. My other table mate seemed to like his shrimp and grits. My other friend had salmon, cauliflower rice with spinach and it looked great. I also had a Whoopie Pie on my way out that was delicious. I will try them again but will not order the shrimp and grits again read more

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We are fans of Dish and sadly we've noticed an obvious decline in the quality of the food yet an obvious increase in the price of the food. It's frustrating having to pay more for food that's not as good as it should be. The attention to detail is no longer there and honestly it looks like it's on their last leg. I'd like to take a moment to recognize our server Christina who was remarkable! Very attentive, friendly and welcoming. She deserves acknowledgment. On to the food which we enjoy, but it's the little details that can ruin a good meal. Like for example the incredibly HARD and STALE biscuit that's served with your meal. How can such a simple food item like a biscuit be ruined? And where's the attentiveness of the kitchen staff to let a BURNT biscuit reach any table. Unacceptable! Also I notice a significant increase in the prices yet my country fried steak was much much smaller than usual. So you're increasing prices but cutting my steak in half? Not cool! I think we'll be giving Dish a long break and testing out other Diners in Charlotte. They have gotten too complacent. read more

Dish - Why would you send out a BURNT BISCUIT like this? Everything else was good, but this small detail. - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I have no complaints about the food or service, both are excellent. My complaint is that they add a 3% upcharge for using a credit card. The prices are high enough without penalizing people for using a credit card. read more

Really enjoyed the causal vibes of this restaurant and loved the spin on comfort food! We got the pot roast with rice instead of mashed potatoes and I got the veggie plate with beans, salad, Mac n cheese and carrots. Their comfort food comes with a deviled egg and biscuit. The wait staff all wait on you and service was great! read more

For sure the best breakfast I have had in Charlotte. I'm not much for fancy brunches anymore, I care about the quality and quantity of food, and Dish served me both. This is down home, real southern cooking in a homey restaurant style. A few booths line this restaurant, the rest of seating being table indoors and outdoors. I ordered the fried chicken thigh breakfast for $12.25. Wow- this breakfast was huge and just as flavorful as it was big in size! The fried chicken was sooo tender and juicy yet so crisp on the outside. The boneless thigh and crispy outside was seasoned so perfectly- it was simple- and tasted like just the right amount of salt and pepper. I am a huge gravy fan and the white gravy here just blended every bite in my mouth perfectly. The other star of the show for me was the hash brown casserole. Wow! I have not had such a tastey side here in CLT. For some reason, it kept reminding me of a thanksgiving side. Definitely recommend getting. I only had small bites of my eggs and biscuit as I was getting full- but all tasted good there. Service was lovely! Jenny kept our waters, coffees, and tea glasses full all the time. She was friendly and great to chat with. We arrived right at 10 on a Saturday and snagged a booth. When we left at 12 there were still open seats available. A lot of people had come, eaten, and left.. food and service were quick. Love that we didn't need a reservation to eat here as a party of 4 on the weekend! Will definitely recommend to anyone wanting a home style and filling breakfast! read more

Dish - Fried chicken thigh breakfast - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I would not come back here sadly. :( My partner and I went for a date in April and were very excited! The atmosphere was cute and service was quick and helpful. That said, the food was just not up to par or worth the price. I got meatloaf and my partner got a burger. Both of us felt that those things were...fine. They were okay. I felt like the sauce on my meatloaf really clashed. But the reason I'm leaving this review is to tell people not to get the mac n cheese. It was the saddest mac n cheese I have ever seen. BARELY any cheese. Mostly just plain, warm noodles. So bizarre I took a photo for evidence. Hope this restaurant turns the food quality around, so much potential at this location! read more

Dish - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

One of the better places for brunch in Charlotte. We arrived at 10am, and it was amazing there was no line or reservations required! The place exudes a down home southern style, and is beautifully simple and unassuming. But the food here is quite the opposite, so tasty and full of flavor! I ordered the tomato biscuit casserole, and an egg + cheese croissant sandwich. The casserole was something new, I've never had anything like it, but I would definitely get it again. The combination of tomato, onion, celery and crumbled biscuit was delightful. It is small though, so you'll want to get something to accompany. The croissant sandwich was perfectly flakey, and the scrambled eggs fresh and flavorful as well. The cherry on top was superb service from Jenny, who found her calling as a server, and was fun, friendly and a joy to be around. Next time you're looking for a good brunch, definitely give Dish a try. read more

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A tasty, satisfying southern-cuisine restaurant, although prices are a bit high for the portions. One of many good restaurants in the neighborhood. read more

I've been. Couple times and the food is anyways great and the service is always so fast and friendly. My go-to for comfort food in plaza!

Food's great. But be careful with the carafes of water, mold in the bottom of ours and luckily we noticed after pouring into our cup (see spore floating in the water) before drinking. They didn't offer any compensation or even apologize. read more

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We had a great dinner there. We shared Penta cheese appetizer. It was OK. The chicken salad sandwich looked great. The lentil meatloaf was impressive and mashed potatoes and lima beans. read more

Dish - Lentil, meatloaf, and lima beans - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

While the atmosphere has improved for the better, over the last few owners the food has gotten worse. Dish used to give massive portions for a good price, now you can "funk it up" and this and that for a higher price and smaller portion. It's just a bit disappointing overall. Will continue to be a staple in the Charlotte community but I hope one day we can get back to a good balance of atmosphere and food. read more

Can't believe this is my first review of dish, we have been coming here for years! Our go to is the Cajun Meatloaf, the meat and vegetarian version. Both are amazing! This place is a stable in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood and hopefully never leaves. We were able to make a reservation since our last visit was a family get together. The fried green tomatoes as an appetizer are an absolute must, don't forget to dip them in the dill sauce. However, some of our family members were not as excited as we were, the liver meal was under cooked and the grits had no flavor. I am not sure if it is due to staffing changes that some of the consistency was not there. We love Dish and are definitely coming back. However I hope for our next visit we will see some of that good consistency back. read more

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I've been wanting to try Dish forever. The mac and cheese was pretty good...definitely homemade. Loved my cocktail with fresh strawberries. I think I came on an off day though. My food took an extremely long time and you could tell the server was a bit overwhelmed being by himself. The bartender was great, super nice and apologetic for the long wait. Great vegetarian options. I definitely want to give this place another chance! Loved the vibe and decor. read more

Dish - Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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There's a place for good diner food, this just isn't it. Good service, mostly and efforts to compensate for other shortcomings as they arise. The most enjoyable thing for me was the champagne bucket at brunch. The food is pretty average to below average. Great description writing on the menu, but it ends there. Everything sounds great but little was. Of the three of us, no one raved. Have visited twice, declined a third suggestion. Was very clear about why we were able to walk in and immediately be seated during the brunch hour. The outdoors space is nice if the goal is to drink and be merry. read more

The food is still good. The ambiance has changed since all the cute vintage items are no longer on the walls. They automatically charge 20% to to go orders even if you are picking up yourself... see photo. read more

Dish - 20% ToGo Charge added to all take out bills even if you pick up yourself. - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I've frequented Dish for many years, and I love the simple things like brunch, deviled eggs and chicken and dumplings. I will absolutely hit them up for a quick, easy brunch in Plaza Midwood as there's not typically wait and it's a simple breakfast. Even for dinner it's a quick wait and good, comfort food. My issue comes in with their late night menu. We walked in and no one was around, the group of women who stumbled in behind us told us just the back bar was open so we headed that way. The bartender was not friendly at all and told us immediately our bill was $6 for a bud light/Miller lite and never even seemed interested in taking a food order. While we finished our drinks he offered everyone else that came up the food and drink menu and was much more welcoming. Not sure what about us offended him but he was outwardly rude. I'll come back for brunch but will avoid late night here. read more

Dish - Fried Egg & Bacon Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

When in Rome, I knew Dish would be the place to go for Southern. We came for breakfast and was surprised at how empty it was when we arrived. But don't be fooled...it definitely got packed as we were finishing up with our meal. They were very welcoming and at us down right away. It did take a while to actually get started thought. I waited longer than I wanted to get my coffee order in. Their coffee was strong and very tasty. We ordered their Fried Green tomatoes to start, and my wife ordered their French toast with sausage and I ordered their Carolina Country Breakfast. Unfortunately, we didn't receive our green tomatoes until longer after both are other dishes arrived. I think they may have forgotten to be honest. My wife's French toast were good, but I only got one bite. They tasted homemade, and tasted like a recipe I have used at home. My Carolina Country Breakfast, was truly a Southern Breakfast. It was definitely very filling. It came with a very soft and buttery biscuit, sausage, gravy, grits and hash brown casserole. The hash browns were my least favorite. I'm more of a traditional crispy hash brown kind of guy, and this was very moist and served with raw onions. I took a few bites, but couldn't finish it since the rest of the meal filled me up. The grits were good and I used the gravy and poured it over the biscuits and ate it with the sausage making my own biscuits and gravy. The best was yet to come. I was already kind of full, but once I had a bite of those fried green tomatoes, it was take over. They were perfectly fried and so addicting to eat. I would have enjoyed them a lot more had I not been full. The breading was seasoned and fried perfectly. The tomatoes had a nice crunch and fresh taste. Next time I'm in town, I'll probably come to Dish just to order these. read more

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Loved the food and ambience. We had dumplings and the Cajun meatloaf. Both were amazing