This was an absolutely fantastic place to have a celebratory supper. All the food is fresh (though it may take a bit since there's only the one chef) and they try to focus on authenticity. Everyone in our party enjoyed what they got. The shrimp pasta was a clever way to elevate shrimp alfredo into something fancy. The sauce didn't overwhelm any part of the dish, and there were enough shrimp to round out the dish without making it just shrimp with some pasta as an afterthought. The focaccia before the meal was also the best I've had in a long time: springy, salty, and buttery. The service was knowledgeable about the menu and the history of the restaurant, and they did a great job of accommodating us with some issues that came up on our end. read more

We came on a fairly busy night, which led to us waiting about an hour to get our entrees after ordering. We were met with a server who was extremely rude and not warm whatsoever. Luckily half way through the meal we got a much more friendly server, thank goodness. Food was just okay, many of us thought it was too salty. Unfortunately, did not see what all the hype was about. read more

Update: another fabulous evening at Fiamma for a "Mother's Day Eve" dinner! Delicious food from the sweet intermezzo mango sorbet to the spicy gnocchi con salsiccia! Service was impeccable and tailored to each table as usual and the quiet booths with dimmed lighting made for an amazing family dinner! Can't wait to come up with another excuse to be back ASAP read more

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Was looking forward to trying this family-owned Italian restaurant. However I was very disappointed. The workers were not warm or welcoming and the service was very slow. I ordered the aglio e olio and it was extremely salty. I could not even finish it. There are so many other Italian restaurants in Charlotte that I would go to instead of here. read more

I brought friends here who were visiting from out of town and it did not disappoint! There were only 2 servers so the service was a bit slow but they were working their butts on with being understaffed! They gave a great explanation of the restaurant, the owner is also the chef and makes everything fresh and authentic. The menu is small and you won't see chicken parm or penne a la vodka rather more authentic specialized menu items. Everything was incredible and the pasta was made fresh in house. We are all from the north east so know good Italian and this sure hit the spot! This will likely be my new go to Italian spot! I love the mom and pop small feel. read more

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Fiamma is a family owned restaurant and Luigi is the general manager but also helps with serving customers and taking orders and describing menu items alongside the waiter/waitress, so the service overall is fantastic. The food is so so good. It is all homemade, you receive complimentary bread and traditional pesto to start which is so yummy, and the main courses and dessert are incredible. The ambiance is a dimly lit restaurant with a long hallway past the bar, but most seating is right when you walk in. There's a cute table for 2 all by itself up a few stairs if you want to reserve that private feel. read more

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The food wins! Come enjoy it! Skip the corporate and save yourself from paying for all the extras, as Fiamma is some of the best Italian you'll eat in Charlotte. It's a family place (founded, owned, and operated) and it wins with what's on the plate. Lou (the founder / chef's son) is informal and has nothing on his mind other than you enjoying a great meal. The ambiance is casual and accessible, not high end but definitely excellent Italian dishes (sorry if you want spaghetti and meatballs). Kudos to the bar manager for the excellent NA offers for bubbles and wines. They know what they're doing there. Again, come and enjoy yourself for a great meal that can easily be a go to you don't need to dress up to visit. read more

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I would give this a 2.5 rating overall. The service is IMMACULATE! So so good. I have to start with that detail. Such a cute spot with great vibes and soft music. The food though...was mid and slightly below average. That's great that everything is made fresh in house....but everything lacked flavor and any spice beyond that. For example, the burrata appetizer. Good amount of burrata, more than half the plate is the prosciutto laid out flat, no peppers as stated in the menu and a piece of eggplant so small I almost missed it. There's no sauce or balsamic on the plate, making the entire dish very lackluster. The tiramisu had barely any flavor and all I tasted was cocoa powder :( Hard pass for me on this one. read more

Hubby and I came for a Romantic dinner and this place is special to us. We started off with the cheese filled pillowed pouches of pasta and pears. One of our favorites on the appetizer list. I got a Vodka Auntie cocktail and it was delicious! It had vodka, lemon, and chai syrup. Our bartender Lou is one of our favorite people. He came out to chat with us, discussed the drink menu, and he's been there at least since 2023. The foccaccia bread with pesto they brought out is much more delicious than the bread they had previously. So kudos on the change it was perfect and freshly baked. They gave us orange sorbet as a palette cleanser before the entree. For dinner, we both got the lamb. They were divine, on top of grilled asparagus, and covered in a pomegranate reduction. They came with cheesy truffle mashed potatoes that were amazing !!! Our waitress was nice and checked on us often. Parking is easy but crowded as it is in a strip mall. read more

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Great food, service and atmosphere. Best Italian restaurant in CLT? Bread and pesto at the start is so good.

Experience needs work. Food was mediocre at best for the price. Would not go back there are way better Italian options around. Service was okay. Ambiance was more like a dive bar in my opinion and place needs a remodel. read more

Another amazing meal at Fiamma!! We love this place. I got the sea bass special which I was so excited to hear about because it had some of my favorite things all together in one dish - asparagus, artichokes, spaghetti squash, and sea bass!! My boyfriend got the bolognese with hand made pappardelle which was soo delicious as well especially with the Italian sausage add on!! Another thing I love about Fiamma is the focaccia bread it's made in house and is SO warm fresh and fluffy Service is awesome we love chatting with Lou (hope I spelled it right!) and Josh. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Sea bass special - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Super cozy. Amazing food. Same owners today as when they first opened and the quality has been consistently fantastic- food and staff. Desserts are mouthwatering !!! I love love love it here. Everything is delicious. Plenty parking. Great location in Dilworth read more

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Easily one of the top Italian spots in the city, certainly one of the most underrated. Service is always great with many servers having been there for quite awhile. The bar is selection is large and their new cocktail menu is fantastic! My favorites being their Amalfi Gin and Tonic and Bittersweet Spritz. Food is top notch, all authentic Italian dishes with house made ingredients. Favorites are the orecchiette, gnocchi con salsiccia and pappardelle. Their homemade bread and pesto is excellent and fresh! Highly recommend! read more

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Fiamma is hands down my favorite place for Italian food in Charlotte. Neatly tucked away in the lesser known shopping center on Park Road--not to be confused with THE Park Road Shopping Center (IYKYK)--Fiamma is the CUTEST establishment...that also happens to have EXCELLENT service & even better food. So, let's get into that food. On my first visit, I had an amazing 4 lamb chop dinner, complete with a tasty balsamic glaze, expertly cooked asparagus, and a polenta topped with olive tapenade that easily could have made me say Mamma Mia! And did I mention it was beyond well-priced at $25?! They've since updated the dish to include truffle mashed potatoes & upped the ante to $33. But, with one meal easily equating to two--even for the hungriest diner--nobody's mad at this form of inflation. On my second visit, I was tempted by the truffle mash update but instead opted for the seafood risotto on special. And, as you can see from the photos, it absolutely was SPECIAL! It could even double as spectacular--full range of seafood, atop perfectly cooked risotto with a yummy pomodoro sauce--just YES! All this plus a starter bread basket/pesto combo & music that reminds you of all the comforts of years gone by? I'll absolutely be back many times over. read more

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GREAT service! The food was absolutely amazing and so fresh. The burrata was insanely good! 10/10 would recommend and go again :)

Best lamb chops I've ever had. The food here is spectacular and the price is decent. The service was very attending and considerate. This is a wonderful date spot with mood lighting and well-set tables. Try the molten lava cake or the lamb - you won't regret it! read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Lamb Chops Scottadito - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I made RSVP for an early dinner on a weekend night, and sadly, that wasn't necessary. We were THE only diners there from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm. WHAT-WHY?? No matter, we decided to start this super-exclusive dining with Fritto Misto...an appetizer dish which featured Fried Calamari WITH Shrimp. For entrees, my husband ordered Pollo Arrosto, and I had the Tagliolini al Gamberi. Then shared Panna Cotta for dessert. For drinks, my husband had red wine (?), and I had Red Sangria. I really liked the Fritto Misto, especially its addition of Shrimp. However, the Calamari was more chewy than crispy (I prefer the latter). My husband seemed to like his Pollo Arrosto, but he wasn't over-enthused about it. I'm glad I tried a different type of pasta. It was a very generous dish in terms of quantity of pasta...and I liked the light creamy texture. Again, it was good, but a bit short of amazing. Panna Cotta was also good, but I just remember it being even better in the past? The thing that was great (not just good) was their service. Guess that should have been a given, since we were THE only guests? Also, I loved that they still served up free Sorbet between the appetizer and the entree. Very classy! I also loved the generous portion and the rich, sweet flavor of the Sangria...but again, where were the fruits?? It was a very plain version, with just Lemon (?!?). Disappointing in presentation, but the flavor was great. Lastly, I hated the casual overhead music. It just did not fit the classy ambiance of the place at all. Overall, I was just a tad disappointed in the foods, and the depressing ambiance (awkward overhead music...and no other diners??). Normally, I would have given 3 stars for the experience I had...BUT! I must bump up the rating to 4 stars because I just feel that this restaurant NEEDS to stay. I'm so worried that this restaurant isn't going to make it at this rate. Not sure WHY there weren't any other diners on a weekend night?!? Maybe no longer THE place to be, but this restaurant used to be one of, if not THE best Italian restaurant in Charlotte. It was actually my favorite Italian at one time. The place deserves better than 1 table full of diners on a weekend night...I mean, WTF?!? I feel that a few things need to be improved, but on the most part, this place still serves up good-to-great Italian dishes...and I really hope this restaurant stays put! . read more

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Excellent food, drinks, and service! This is the best authentic Italian restaurant in Charlotte. The bartender dedicated time to understanding what we truly needed. read more

The food is absolutely amazing everything is made there from scratch, the service is excellent the workers are super sweet and on top of everything. read more

I had the pleasure of attending a private cocktail release party and it was amazing. As a Charlotte native I'm ashamed to say I've never even heard of this place so when our waiter told us they have been there since 2006, I'm like where have I been?? Lol. Anyways everything was amazing, from the service, to drinks to food. Best Italian I've ever had. I most definitely will be going back to try more dishes and drinks. This place will not disappoint. read more

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Fiamma has changed - the pictures are no longer accurate. White table cloths are gone. This is NOT fine dining any longer. The server started by saying 'to save time, she would only read the title of each special, and if we needed to hear the description she could do that if we wanted.' Then she asked after each heading if she had to read the description. (Why are we trying to save time before we give you hundreds of dollars?) The service is horrible. Our server took our water glasses before we were done, and blew out the candle on our table while we were still sitting there. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant at prime time on Saturday night. Then she ventured to the table next to us to roll silverware and eat her own dinner - the restaurant was empty but she was doing her side work at 8:30 in the center of the dining room. Strange music was blaring. The food is still pretty good, but if you haven't been in a while you will recognize how much this has gone down hill. read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Empty restaurant on Saturday evening with a silverware rolling station planted right in the middle of the dining room. - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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WOW...talk about ruining a special occasion dinner...this experience was one to remember (although I want to forget it all ASAP)!!!! We made a reservation for Valentine's Day at Fiamma and it was the worst decision ever. What went wrong? 1.Table was not ready until about 15 to 20 minutes after reservation time. 2.Our server didn't stop at our table until another 15 to 20 minutes. 3.We ordered 2 glasses of wine to start and the wine never came. 4.Our dinner plates didn't come out hot. 5.No one bothered to tell us about any specials. 6.The guy who brought out our food asked me if I wanted Parmesan and black pepper, but he never returned with it. 7.We tried to talk to the manager but only got excuses about the service. He asked us if we wanted to just leave and go somewhere else? (Did he not realize it was Valentine's Day!?!?) 8.We asked to talk to the owner, but someone told us he's the chef and was too busy to come out. 9.A couple was sat at the table next to us and they were promptly greeted, had their wine at the table within 5 minutes, had dinner specials read to them, and were checked on consistently. 10.This one is a kicker...we got charged for the 2 glasses of Chianti wine that NEVER CAME! Our first visit to Fiamma was years ago when we first moved to Charlotte. Man oh man has the service and quality gone downhill. I will say other couples in the restaurant seemed to get treated A LOT better than how we did...something was not right. My last comment is that we were seated in a corner not visible to many patrons, and we were pretty much the only mixed couple there. It's not the first experience we had where we treated differently because we looked differently, but it takes the cake. They made us feel like we were being treated differently and that we didn't belong there. YES, this stuff still exists unfortunately. A very unhappy customer and disappointing night. read more

The food was excellent and the prices were very reasonable and the service was also excellent. You can get a house wine very good too for $10 a glass Authentic Italian instead of the common Americanized Italian food. read more

Had a party of seven people. I know large groups can make it tricky to keep up but the service was beyond terrible. We waited forever just to have water on the table refilled. I ordered a drink halfway through my meal and it didn't arrive until we were all getting ready to leave so I sent it back. The food was sub-par as well. I had the pasta with shrimp. No flavor. Shrimp was slightly overcooked. Came out cold. My husband had the bolognese and he also said it had no flavor. The kids said pizza was ok. Veal looked like cat food. The chicken dish was the only star in the show. I would have thought them reducing their menu down would result in perfection of this now limited selection. Unfortunately not. We won't be back. read more

An incredible meal from start to finish with fresh ingredients and a robust menu to choose from. This restaurant doesn't serve the basic chicken parm or penne alla vodka like surrounding Italian locations. However, they serve and take pride in serving truly authentic dishes that are worth taking a visit. I was surprised that there weren't multiple tables filled, which might have something to do with the missing "American-Italian" items on the menu. As far as service, a 12/10! The staff were extremely responsive, knowledgeable and just pleasant to be around. The ambiance isn't really one to write home about but again the food will keep you coming! read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Gnocchi Pappardelle alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Our dinner was ABSOLUTELY amazing! Fiamma is a family owned and operated business since 2006 and you can feel that right when you walk in. The staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and had great service. The dishes and portions were priced extremely reasonably - even for a casual night out or there are options to make your experience more of a "treat" if desired, such as appetizers, after dinner palette cleansers, and desserts. Josh, one of the managers, has so much passion and has poured his creativity into the restaurant. Specifically, his creativity is expressed in the drink menu, curated around the themes of the Dilworth neighborhood - which even make for a good laugh because you know they're true! The food menu is curated to authentic Italian and each meal was prepared and cooked to absolute perfection. I cannot say enough about how amazing our experience was! read more

Ah Fiamma. You haven't changed, even during COVID times. The only thing that has changed was the required temperature checks bhen you went into the restaurant and more seating between tables. This will be a quick update, as not much has changed since my 2015 review. Instead of ordering the Veal I ordered their lamb chops in the wine sauce. Both, the wine sauce and the lamb chops were good. The only problem that I had with this, was that the amount didn't cut it for me. I think it may have been that the lamb chops were a little smaller? But then again, they were Australian lamb chops so I guess so? For dessert, of course the tiramisu. And it still stands on top as far as one of the best that I've had. It will basically make up for the entrees and apps (I think). Overall, it was good. The service was definitely lacking though, food was slow to come out as there was only one waiter. Other than that, Fiamma hasn't changed and I could definitely seeing myself visit Fiamma again. read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Polenta - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My family and I came to Charlotte for a concert and decided to get Italian food beforehand. After deciding on Fiamma I will tell you I would come back to Charlotte JUST for this. We got the pleasure of being served by Lou (Louis? Loui? I'm sorry!) who was an absolute treasure to have wait on us. He knew the menu inside and out and gave very good descriptions of everything, he was incredibly patient and helpful with any questions that my party of 5 had. He was also so respectful of our time and made sure to ask if we were in a rush so we wouldn't be late. The flavors of the food were delicious and I loved the fresh flavors presented in each dish. The servings are HUGE and I loved the authenticity. The restaurant itself was very clean and had a nice atmosphere about it. Lovely music and an open view of the kitchen and pizza oven. Loved this place and will visit again. Thank you to him and all the rest of the staff for being so considerate and welcoming! read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Pizza Margherita! the fresh mozzarella and basil was devine. - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Last night was our first visit and it was amazingly delicious! Excellent service, knowledgeable and accommodating to any food allergies/sensitivities. read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Delicious birthday dessert - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The service was amazing! All the pastas and food were absolutely wonderful. Hands down the most delicious Italian in Charlotte with the best staff. Here are some of our favorite dishes! Fiochetti Di Pera Pappardelle alla Bolognese Lamb chop Brazeno read more

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We were visiting Charlotte and met some friends that have been there. We got there early, and sat at the bar. Had a drink. It was Meh...Honestly the worst cosmo I ever had. But we were seated at our table and things got better. Our server, was excellent !! He was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu. He was super attentive. He brought us out some delicious bread and pesto! The pesto was amazing. We had fried calamari that was melt in your mouth! I got the veal scallopini, which came with gnocchi. The veal was tough, but the gnocchi was delicious . My husband got the Chilean sea bass. It was too oily and salty. My friends had Ravioli and a fettuccine with shrimp in it. They had desserts. I am Italian and from NYC, And I must say if you go here, stick with the pastas they were great! Overall the place was great. read more

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The food is fantastic, everything we ordered was prepared and presented very well. However, the service was disappointing to say the least. There were five of us and we showed up about 5 minutes early to our reservation, we got sat quickly and order drinks then waited a while to get the drinks. Each time we ordered it took slightly longer than expected which wouldn't typically be a concern except they forgot multiple items. We had to remind them of three drinks and an appetizer that we had ordered. Additionally, we had to go up and ask for the checks while the servers were polishing glasses at the bar. We had finished eating 25 minutes before we went up and asked for checks. The place is cozy with an intimate feel, though the entrance will through you off a little. I had the seafood risotto (risotto special for the night). read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Seafood risotto - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This little hidden gem for lunch is amazing! Wow. It is so romantic and has an ambiance that makes you feel like you are in France!!! We walked in and were seated immediately. Waters were brought out and our server was amazing! Bread and some kind of incredible pesto sauce was brought out to our table and it was the best I've ever had! We did the lunch special that was $11.99 which is a great price. I got a Cesar salad and my husband got the caprese. We both got the rigatoni for the entree. As a nice touch a gelato was brought out to cleanse your pallet before the main course! Everything was delicious and you can't beat that lunch price! We will be back!!!!! read more

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Loved the pasta!! The spice was a great touch and was cooked al dente. The scallops was a little over cooked but the flavor was still good. The cauliflower and mushrooms made it all the better The service was a bit slow but overall okay read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Scallops - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We had other plans to go somewhere in Kingsley which seems to be booming :),,, at any rate a friend did recommend it and boy did it NOT deliver! Could be bad luck, but despite manager trying hard to do some damage control! He was polite and server Enzo was a very nice guy, but plastic lid cover in my wife's plate wasn't a good start, then very delayed main course and stayed that kids and most of family finished their plates before I even got mine! Chicken parmigiana was ordered off menu per a friend recommendation, and was told best in town! But it's actually the worst I have ever tasted due to oil used 100+ times? And to my total surprise manager admitted it politely that they change oils every couple of days! Cancer?!!! They didn't charge us for it and actually went above and beyond with 4 free desserts but I DIDN'T eat and we paid 160$ for the worst evening in a restaurant in years! Politeness alone doesn't do it!! And make no mistake! Even they haven't charged us at all I would have rated y'all the same! This was our ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND and you simply ruined our evening! My wife was disgusted by the whole experience! It's a shame, because it's got the feeling of a little Authentic Restaurant we've experienced in Italy years ago! But not the food to back it up!!!! Or the hygiene!! The Young Truly Polite Manager said "We are very strict about COVID-19" and insisted that our 5 yo put her mask on from entrance to the table a few feet away from it :) but didn't care to check no plastic lids in plates or to change oil every few hours!!!! read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Nice feel but disgusted by plastic in plate and worst Chicken Parmesan in town! We were promised the best :(!! Oils was days old! - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Anniversary dinner at Fiamma tonight - everything was amazing - food was impeccable, service was great. Lou was attentive and friendly. It's been a while since we've been here and we won't stay away so long! This is a step above most Italian experiences in charlotte and it's an old school family owed restaurant that everyone needs to support - we're losing too many of these spots. Get out and honor Charlotte's history. You don't get this level of service, food and ambiance just anywhere!!!! We can't wait to see you guys again!! read more

I've only been to this place once, and it was a couple of days before this post. My friend and I both enjoyed our main dishes, as well as the appetizers we had (Fritto & a salad--can't remember the names). We both loved every single thing we had, especially their complementary bread with pesto. And the pesto is one of the best pestos I've had, and I love pesto sauces. I completely recommend this place for a date night or just a weekday dinner when you don't feel like cooking. You'll likely have a to-go plate for lunch the next day if you get appetizers as well. Overall, we both spent about $45-$50 with tip included, but be mindful we had an appetizer as well and we didn't have alcohol. So the bill could be more or less depending. read more

OMG! I've stumbled upon AMAZING Italian... thanks to the wife for finding this place! I'm contemplating ordering more bc I'm a fatty and it's soooo good while I still have a plate in my hand as I'm writing this. I ordered the Tagliolini Della Moglie Pasta... the cognac sauce caught my eye... not a big fan of the trevisano because of its bitterness so I ate around it but it was still so delicious the sauce was very flavorful, how could a cognac sauce not be and the shrimp were very fresh! Highly recommend this place!! Can't wait until COVID is over so I can dine in and get the full experience!! read more

Fiamma Ristorante - Tagliolini Della Moglie Pasta - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I dined during RESTAURANT WEEK. The good: 1) the bread is nice, soft and fresh. Ample pesto. I think it's made in house. 2) the water glasses are huge. 3) the cauliflower puree & mushrooms were divine. 4) the pEpper flakes cooked in the noodles was smart. Not too spicy but enough kick. I added the table pesto to give it flavor. 5) I was told the Brazino was wild not farm raised. 6) the passion fruit mousse was done smartly. The flavored was blended in not just a drizzle across the top. 7) the entire menu at this time is the Queen's Feast restaurant week. The room for improvement: With a 500p Sunday reservation during restaurant week, they were not ready. I was the first, lone diner. I'm forgiving yet wonder what's that all about. Staff was present just not ready until after 5p. The bench seat had food on it. They didn't run a lunch service Sunday afternoon so again I question this. * They ask that you order all your RW courses at the initial ask. Yet, wasn't prepared for my recitation. Yep, I came to order, dine and roll out. The calculated tip amounts on the ticket are 18%, 20% of the total bill including tax. This is new to me as I've only ever known tips to go from the subtotal amount. Yes, from the days of being a server to my current times of dining out. A rouge gnat or mosquito. But it's the south what can yall expect? The scallops had a great looking sear yet was under done to my liking. I forgot to say cook them longer. But trust me one was tepid in the center while the other had a chill. The sorbet to cleanse the pallet, appears to be made in house and was too sweet for me. Oh! I had neXT to no cell service. It went to 3g and for all of a couple minutes. That's sprint for ya... in this vicinty. I'll return. To try the monkfish and grilled chicken. read more

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