Paloma is a beautiful location, and we really wanted to love our dinner here, but unfortunately,…read morethe food didn't quite live up to expectations. I ordered the pork belly bao buns, but they missed the mark for me. Coming from NY, I'm used to bao buns being marshmallow-soft and pillowy, but these were a hard, and the pork belly itself was quite tough. Our wonderful waitress noticed I only took one bite and brought the manager over. He explained that the cut is naturally mostly fat, which I understand, but the texture just wasn't quite right because it should be tender not tough. I declined a replacement dish, and he kindly credited it on our bill, though the interaction felt a little awkward. My husband's salmon unfortunately had a very heavy mustard flavor. The spinach farrotto underneath was quite salty. Since there isn't a kids menu which is fine, my daughter ordered the burger plain, but it wasn't really a hit for her. My coconut guava Paloma was okay definitely the best part of my meal though it tasted a little artificial. The ambiance has a lot of potential, and they had live music playing. However, it was a bit too loud for the space, forcing guests to raise their voices just to speak to each other. We also noticed our table hadn't been wiped down thoroughly before we sat down. The absolute silver lining of our evening was our waitress. She was incredibly sweet, highly attentive, and took great care of us. She is truly the reason I am giving 3 stars.She mentioned that they offer a completely different menu for brunch. Because the setting is so pretty and the service was so good, we might give them another chance for brunch down the road, but we likely wouldn't return for dinner. Proof that lighting and plating can hide a lot! Captured these beautiful views last night, even though the dinner itself was a bit of a letdown.

The ambiance was very nice, and the staff was pleasant and welcoming. The salmon was…read moreexcellent--cooked perfectly, moist, and flavorful--and was easily the best dish we had. The shrimp wrap, however, was disappointing. It had very little shrimp and seemed to rely heavily on overcooked bacon and an abundance of lettuce, which made it tough to chew and left it lacking balance. The menu offers unique flavors and creative combinations, but in this dish, there seemed to be more emphasis on presentation and concept than substance.

Wow! We decided to check out 158 as a pre-dinner drink spot. We all got drinks off the summer menu…read more The campfire old fashioned was delicious, however it was smoked a little much. If you like a smoked drink, you'll love it! The sour peach margarita was so good! The rim is dusted in sour sugar powder, which really ties in with the peach flavor of the drink. The peach martini was good! Very smooth.

We stopped here while exploring downtown. It's very classy and super comfortable. They have a great…read morecocktail menu and decent draft beers. Service was great.

Went in for a cigar I know I wanted and was talked into another, which I did not enjoy at all. So,…read morewhy the five stars? Because this whole compound, from the walk in humidor to the large indoor/outdoor smoking area and customer service were all top notch, and without question one of the best cigar stops I've encountered on my travels. I appreciated the cigar recommendation and don't blame the gentleman who helped me at all, but next time I'm going for my tried and true winning stick (or brand). Without question, I will be back!

I've been to many cigar lounges from coast to coast, and while there are many fancier lounges, this…read morelocation has most of them beat. The staff is all very friendly and accommodating. They have an indoor and outdoor lounge which are both very clean and comfortable. Unlike many lounges which have a fog of smoke lingering in the are, the are here is perfectly clear, so you don't get bombarded by conflicting aromas. Additionally, they have a great selection of beers on tap and a broad selection of liquors at a very reasonable price. They also support Cigars for Warriors and have a great selection of cigar supplies and accessories.

We had such a great time our first experience at Savannah Oyster. My wife and I ended up having 48…read moreraw oysters and a few small plates. We sat at the bar the whole time I usually don't like that but it was so comfortable and the bartender was great to hang with. I would definitely recommend this spot. The deco was soothing and food was delicious

We had James as our server and loved him! He was very knowledgeable on the oyster menu…read morespecifically. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals fully. We also loved the seafood tower with the shrimp, oysters, crab Louie, and ceviche The seafood tagliatelle was full of calamari, shrimp, and mussels with a very southern spice inspired sauce

I love the cocktails at Bin110! While we were there, they had a wedding party, but service was…read morestill quick and efficient. The drinks came out quickly and tasted delicious. I would love to see a mint sprig in the Hugo spritz but it tasted delicious without it!

We went to Bin 110 and had an absolutely terrible experience. My friend had a bottle of water with…read moreher, and the server became extremely confrontational about it. The way she spoke to us was completely inappropriate and unnecessarily rude. I told her that there was no reason to speak to customers that way, but instead of trying to resolve the situation, she continued with the same attitude. To make matters worse, the coworker next to her jumped in and escalated the situation even further. We were shocked by the level of hostility and lack of professionalism. What could have been handled politely and in a matter of seconds turned into an extremely unpleasant experience. By far the worst service experience we've had in the Lake Norman area.

Not your typical club house. While visiting with some friends I like to find diamonds in the rough…read more This place did not disappoint! They do take reservations, but there is also bar area seating that is open to first come first served. We did have reservations and they were quick to seat us. The main dining area has a good amount of seating they also offer private dining areas for small groups or parties. Not certain which part front or back nine it sits on but the back of the establishment has a spectacular view of golfers out there doing their thing. Now to the food, drinks on point, food is delicious and came to the table at a very good temperature. We both had the filet and OMG the burnt cheese topping was something so amazing that you'd just have to experience it for yourself! We finished it off with their chocolate cake dusted with pistachios and their crème brûlée--both excellent! Glad I found this place, put your putter down and head over, you will not be disappointed!!

Eddie Z here again.our first dining experience here but will not be our last.started out with home…read moremade biscuits with flavored butter then a meatloaf wrapped in bacon on top of corn and mashed potatoes. My wife had halibut with corn suckatash with brussel sprouts and finishing with a crem bru lei dessert. Both of our dinners were fabulous as was excellent service.our server Rachel,knew the menu inside and out and helped guide us to some good choices. We will definitely be back here for dinner.great food and well run .

Hidden away with a view of the lake is a cozy locale to enjoy wine or beer. With so many different…read morerooms your party will feel like they have their own section of the cottage to themselves. Lisa was very welcoming and happy to chat and connect. Whether you're seeking an intimate spot for date night or seating for a few couples to share a bottle, stop by the Cottage and relax.

Cutest lil place ever! Truly has that cottage feel! I found the staff super friendly- very…read moreknowledgeable about wineand the prices are pretty good as well! It's an eclectic maize of rooms or what seems parlor like in addition to outside seating! The customers were just as friendly. The store description says arrive as strangers but leave as friends and I'd say that true! We tried a crisp white wine, sat outside and enjoyed the view and endless people watching. They offer charcuterie boards as well to compliment your wine selection. It's on the south side of the lake! We will definitely return for sure!

As the lighting designer and stage tech for the band that performed here, this was one of the most…read moredifficult live production environments I've worked in. From load-in onward, management seemed far more concerned with monitoring and restricting the performance than supporting live entertainment. Before the show even began, there were already complaints about potential volume levels simply from seeing the sound equipment and production setup. The band and crew made extensive efforts to accommodate every concern throughout the night. The drummer used hot rods instead of regular sticks, the FOH engineer kept the band under very controlled volume levels, and even the lighting setup was intentionally kept minimal and non-intrusive out of respect for the venue. Despite all of those accommodations, management continued hovering throughout the evening and interrupting over very minor issues. It created an unnecessarily tense atmosphere for both the performers and production crew. Live music requires a certain level of comfort and trust between the venue and the people running the show, and unfortunately that never existed here. In addition, one of the bartenders consistently came across as dismissive and talked down to members of the band and crew during the night. At one point, they stated that this was "a bar that happens to have music," and proceeded to lecture me on how sound works and how customers would not be able to hear each other if the band was too loud. This was particularly frustrating considering the extensive efforts already being made by both the band and audio crew to keep levels controlled and respectful for the room. Everyone involved on the production side remained professional and cooperative throughout the evening, but the overall attitude toward live music and production made the experience unnecessarily stressful. As someone who works behind the scenes to help create a professional live experience, it was disappointing to feel like every aspect of the production was treated as a problem rather than part of the entertainment guests came to see. If a venue only wants extremely quiet background music with little to no production presence, they would likely be better suited booking solo acoustic performers instead of full live bands with sound and lighting support.

thought this was primarily a wine bar catering to the toitier crowd but one mild summer's evening…read morefound me near about opening time so I walked over to find a listening room and an unstaffed wine service, nosed around a little more and found a full-service service bar a bit further back with more and comfortabler seating options. charming bar keep suggested a raspberry lemon drop to send off summer even though the forecast called for continued warmer weather and it seemed reasonable at the time. been going on about a month now and just letting up with the time change so trying it again...

Great welcoming and comfortable open space was perfect for our large group. The rooftop area is…read moreunique and has great views. Huge drink selection and pay-by-the-ounce is great for sampling and discovering a new favorite. Most importantly, the staff and management were very friendly and attentive. We will be back!

Im not sure we got the full vibe of this place since we were there on a Sunday midafternoon. It was…read morejust us and four other people. But it was nice inside with plenty of vignette seating and table seating. The server was nice enough but he never checked back in with us about getting me another liquor drink, so I just had one since I didn't want to have to go find him to make me another one. Im sure had it been a Friday night this place would be lit and more fun but it felt like a coffee shop with alcohol on Sunday.

This hidden gem off of I-77/Exit 30 is definitely a spot you want to check out if you're looking…read morefor a chill vibe near LKN. Tucked in near the very popular (and often crowded) North Harbor Club, this pub has a full bar and plenty of relaxed atmosphere. While the decor doesn't reflect a typical pub, the crowd does. It's definitely a neighborhood atmosphere where you can mingle on comfy seating inside or lounge lakeside outside. Everyone including staff are friendly. They often have live music that adds to the atmosphere but doesn't overwhelm it with concert style volume that some other venues have. Check out their signature cocktails or order your usual - they have it all!

Great space for a cocktail or private party. The view is beautiful! I was there first a private…read moreparty and I would recommend it if you're looking for a cozy and intimate space.