Great poke spot!…read more Came on Thursday to grab poke to go. They were super friendly and hospitable when my bride was asking questions, and offered her the chance to sample. The flexibility in ordering the amount of protein portion for BYOB and the unlimited options for toppings was right down our alley. They were so accommodating for my bride, asking her if she wanted items on the side for items she was unsure (she goes to poke because I like it :) We both really enjoyed our bowls and this is our new "go to" for poke. Navigation to get a parking spot could be a challenge, but once you figure it out...it's fine.

I spotted an ad for Koibito on Facebook for BOGO poke bowls. So when Mrs. K. said she wanted poke,…read morewe headed to Koibito. Parking here is interesting. There are a few street spots for takeout and then a garage that seems to require payment. I never did figure that out. Poke was great. We tried the "First Timer's Bowl" and the "Tuna Bowl", both of which were good portions with a nice variety of flavor and texture with a good portion of fish. You can also build your own. Prices were decent considering that this is a few ounces of sushi-grade fish with lots of toppings. A nice meal, very enjoyable, perhaps a little steep if you were actually buying two. But with the BOGO? Yes, that's pretty darned awesome and now that we've been here, we'll be back. [Review 2394 of 2024 - 3853 in North Carolina - 23407 overall]

First time visiting Zukku and definitely won't be my last. I ordered the Shrimp Volcano and…read moreOptimist Roll. The rolls were super fresh, well made, and only took about 10 minutes to receive my order. The portion size was generous and this is one of the most tasty food options I have experienced at Optimist Hall.

I order from here about once a week. Quick and easy. Poke bowls are always amazing, staff always…read morefriendly. I've never had a complaint and I've been coming for over a year. Highly recommend for a something light and healthy!

Awesome lunch spot if you work uptown. Very quick service and really good poke bowls. I eat here…read moreonce a week.

Great Obama bowl. Getting pricey tho so I have to cut back. Service is always prompt and friendly.read more

My food was great! The portion sizes for my hibachi bowls (chicken & ribeye and chicken & NY strip…read moresteak) were so large, and they gave me plenty of meat. I would highly recommend getting their ginger salad dressing for your hibachi bowls--it is so good. My meal was around $23-$25 depending on what you get. Parking-wise, just be prepared to parallel park. I will definitely be back.

Had a race this weekend so when I went to pick up my race packet pass by this Lytle restaurant…read morebecause I'm part Japanese, I try to go to some places that might have dishes that I remember fondly from my childhood ordered appetizers, veggie tempura, takoyaki, and cucumber salad. The cucumber salad was nicely, chilled on refreshing the takoyaki delicious the temper was good, had a cocktail it was fine, except very small considering what it cost. . The servers were efficient, friendly, and conscientious. The only thing was the restroom. There were a couple of signs in there that I did not consider appropriate for restaurant of the caliber in any case bye . We'll have to try again another time to see if that makes the reaction not bad but not great either.

What a cool spot! I just discovered this place last weekend when I was trying to go to a Resident…read moreCulture to pick up a couple of their Cumulo drinks. I parked in the garage connected to the shops and they validate here for 2 hours with purchase. Lots of nice vendors here - pizza, ice cream, resident culture, specialty cheese, and a couple boutique stalls. I will definitely be back for the pizza and ice cream, pizza smelled great and the ice cream looked delicious. I found the drinks I was looking for at Resident Culture. I think they are a bit more expensive here, maybe because of the location. But service was fast and friendly and I'm looking forward to coming back when I have more time to hang out! @azfitfoodfun

Walkable from the Spectrum Center and nearby hotels…read more This is a smaller food hall with only a handful of options. I tried Geno D's Pizza. The dough was on the thinner side with not much cheese (I got a cheese pizza). You can opt into getting grandma sauce which is both marinara and pesto. The sauce was great, but the pizza wasn't my favorite.

Catalina is always a solid choice for a night out, consistently delivering on both incredible food…read moreand drinks. Because it is a highly popular neighborhood spot and the bar area fills up quickly, I definitely suggest making a reservation in advance. Whether you end up sitting in the main restaurant or hanging out around the bar, the staff is always remarkably attentive and ensures you have a fantastic overall experience. I have been here several times now, and the kitchen consistently impresses. Some of my absolute favorite menu highlights include the oven-fried bread, Brussels sprouts, fresh oysters, California deviled eggs, short rib ragu, and the hanger steak. To round out the meal, their custom cocktail menu offering is seriously impressive. As a huge fan of dirty martinis, I can happily report that they serve a solid one--and they even have blue cheese olives to top it off!

We decided to meet up for last minute early dinner and we chose Catalina Kitchen and Bar. Jump in…read moreto the main event, service was perfect. Ambiance had indoor and outdoor options with a bar. As for food, I would return to experience the salmon with vegetables. Pro-Tip: Parking is connected and is validated by the restaurant.

Pretty quick service for how popular and crowded it was…read more Pretty clean and everyone was respectful. We ordered a lot! - so many vegetarian options.

While visiting the Carolina's at the start of 2026, we decided to do a short day trip to Charolette…read moreand ended up at Optimist Hall. As a New Yorker we have our share of markets/food halls and OH fits the familiar script, with a slightly smaller footprint than what I've experienced. What never seems to change is that securing seating can be a challenge because all spots are "prime" real estate and the abundance of choices is an indecisive person's nightmare. Nonetheless, to all the foodies at heart those are just minor details for mere mortals... lol. We managed to grab a larger enough table and everyone circled until we made our individual choices and then returned to our central meeting spot to break bread and indulge in all of our finds. We enjoyed several of the eateries we experienced and I was particularly intrigued by the plant store (albeit kinda pricey). Returning is a no brainer especially for the places that were most memorable. Just A Note: Parking is not free, payment is required. Please note depending on the time of day it can be crowded so securing a spot will require patience.

Great food! Would definitely recommend the takoyaki. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu…read morereally.

This place is so yummy! I was nervous about parking but when we parked, street parking was free so…read morethat was nice. Our server was friendly and the food came out quickly. My partner didn't love the pork broth and actually said my vegetable broth was better. Also I recommend skipping the combination add ons on their menu. We ordered the impossible pot stickers and salad. The salad was just lettuce and dressing and the potstickers were ok but not something I would order again.