We've had dinner at the portrait gallery before and were pretty impressed with the food. We figured…read morelunch here would be just as good...wrong. The quality was just not there. The burgers had that pre cooked microwave bacon and the "famous fries" were just curly wedges you can get at any college bar. That was a whopping 6 dollars for an addition of truffle mayo and pre shredded Parmesan. The lunch menu only has burgers and tacos. If you're gunna do all this to take away from your regular dining experience you may as well not do a lunch menu at all. I started reading other reviews and apparently this place has the same menu dinner and lunch. Seems like theft to allow the previous reviews and menu to be online. Only to serve people mediocre store bought tacos and burgers.

Amazing experience! I ordered the NY Strip with Brussel sprouts and my friend ordered the burger…read morewith fries. The Strip was better than the filet I ordered on a previous visit, and this time I asked for the Brussels sprouts well done and they are perfect. My friend burger was amazing she absolutely loved it. She also noted that the ranch is delicious. Our drinks were also fantastic. Very well made and the bartenders were awesome with communication and getting our requests met. I'll be back!

Place is great. Music is fantastic. 2 millers that is more expensive than a 12 pack ($15) is insane…read moretho. Want a cocktail it's your place but good price for cheap beer, it's not your place. Friendly staff and quick service. Cheers

Came here for a quick old fashion. They had many types to choose from. They had a few TVs available…read moreand also an upstairs area. The bartenders were cool!

This place is just the best. The drinks, the service, the food... it's all amazing highly recommend…read morethis for a date night or a girls night out. Favs: drinks- Let's fiesta , snacks: zucchini chips, tapas: butternut squash tortellini. Hubby had the surf and turf: it was delicious and the chimichurri was fire. Sit at the bar with Jesse and Johnny.

Tucked away in a Harris Teeter shopping center in suburban Matthews, this terrific little tapas…read morerestaurant feels like it belongs in a more prominent spot, like SouthPark or Plaza Midwood. And as crowded as it was on our recent visit, The One may eventually have to seek out trendier, more spacious digs somewhere else in the Queen City. Until then, be prepared for a noisy ambiance, peak hour waits and tables that are a bit close for comfort. But the food and cocktails make it all worth it. The extensive menu of shareable plates offers something for every palate, from the tasty Fettucini with Roasted Duck Ragu and flavorful Braised Short Ribs to the amazing Oxtail Empanadas. Paired with a perfectly mixed Old Fashioned or a bottle of wine from their impressive selection, it adds up to a compelling culinary experience for anything from date night to an evening with friends. Service was excellent on our visit and prices were very reasonable for a meal of this caliber. Parking is free and super-easy, but reservations are highly recommended -- especially for weekend visits. My only gripe was the tightness of the space, which makes intimate conversation a bit challenging and the tables a bit crowded -- especially when you order a variety of plates. But if you can manage to visit on a quiet weeknight, The One will deliver a wonderful tapas meal that will have you planning a return visit before you pick up the check.

Went for my solar return on 5/12/2026 Steak and Salad…read moredelicious as usual, the birthday desert interesting taste I cannot quite articulate yet.

Beautiful restaurant, view, atmosphere, staff and experience. First time eating here and I enjoyed…read moreit. Every staff member that talked to me was very welcoming and had a great attitude! Although the chicken tenders were more skin than meat, the food and drinks were good. I recommend going outside and seeing the turtles by the water fountain lol.

Stopped for lunch about 2:45. The Triple X and Salmon BLT…read morewere very, very good. Always great when the food exceeds expectations! The place was exceptionally clean and the service was very good.

A cool, small spot in a small community that is well worth the trip. VRTX is a burger and beer…read morerestaurant and sort of one of its kind in the area (very small area). I've been a couple of times and have always been well taken care of. They serve bar food but a little higher level than the standard bar food. Several sandwich (sammie's) options as well as flatbreads and burgers. I feel the food is a tad pricey given the location and quality of food (flatbreads typically run $18 and burgers are $17/$18). There are about 10-12 drafts on tap, mostly local breweries and a pretty good selection. There are also several coolers to choose non-tap options. All in all, it's a nice place and the only downside would be the pricing of the food.

I was in the area in search of a healthyish snack. Tried M&B's black bean hummus and found it to be…read moredelicious and satisfying. I like that it comes with lavash as well as carrot sticks. Took my order to go, but saw they have a large covered patio that I would like to try sometime

Great beer. Great food. Great atmosphere. Friendly bartenders and really cool little spot .read more

This is real comfort Italian food. The Baked Lasagna was amazing--bubbling with cheese and the…read moresauce tasted homemade. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service was friendly. If you are looking for a hearty meal that hits the spot, this is the place to go

As new residents of the area, we were pleasantly surprised and thoroughly impressed with Mama's…read morePizza in Matthews. The atmosphere was relaxed with pleasant music playing at a volume so low you could have conversations. And the food...absolutely delicious and abundant servings. We took home enough for 2 meals. Don't forget to order the garlic knots. Big enough to make a sandwich! ​Highly recommend Mama's Pizza. Our waiter, Axel, was courteous and attentive and very pleasant. We really enjoyed our evening after spending, all day unpacking.

A snazzy little place with more than just a cool name. My wife and I visited The Teal Turnip on a…read moredate night and it was the perfect, intimate experience. A smaller restaurant with a big punch and a fun menu. We had reservations so we were quickly seated upon arrival and waters were made ready immediately after seating. We were super hungry so we ordered an appetizer of I Yam What I Yam ( a sweet potato bruschetta with lemon mascarpone) which was amazing and definitely not something you can find anywhere. For my main I chose the Cobia with pesto and gigante beans. I love the amount of flavor with this dish and I love even more that they had Cobia (not a very common fish found in restaurants). The fish was perfectly cooked and again, the pesto exploded with flavor. I wish would have saved room for dessert but after these amazing dishes we were stuffed. Great food, great atmosphere and great service!

Second time here and this place just can't do any wrong in my eyes. Tried a different dish and…read moredessert this time and was not disappointed. Everything from the atmosphere to the food to the awesome customer service, seriously this place knows how to do it. I had the bougie burger with the truffle fries and lavender lemonade. Those fries were crispy perfection, the burger was flavorful and juicy. I didn't plan on getting dessert but I heard the waiter telling the next table abt the menu and a crowd fave is the lava cake. So had to try, and let me just say I saw the Gods and heaven at first bite lol. They make them to order, no frozen microwaved nonsense here. It took abt 12min for them to prepare and it was so worth the wait. Warm, buttery, gooey deliciousness was presented to me and I literally was in love at first bite. I will be dreaming abt that can until I can get back there for it!

We went in for dessert after we had dinner at another restaurant. They by far have the best…read morecannolis in Charlotte. We asked for them to be filled with cream all the way through and they came out to perfection. I will go back there anytime for a cannoli. We said at the bar and we were intended to very well. It is a very intimate setting with small tables and would be lovely for a romantic dinner.

Had an amazing experience at Arooji's! My friend and I spilt appetizers, wine and crab cakes…read more The ambiance was perfect. It was a calming atmosphere that we could easily carry on a conversation in! Our service was amazing and the food was delish! We will be back.

Came here for Saint Patty's day weekend and it's off the hook!…read more Bagpipers Irish dancers I'm a slowly good people looking for a good time. This is the first Saint Patty's Day party here since they took over the old beer temple building on trade Street. I think everyone that lives in Matthews is here! Anyone who likes to have fun anyways. Good times good drinks great atmosphere good music! Only complaint is pendant light hanging in front of the TV blocking my view while I'm hoping Man City whips the snot out of West Ham. Check it out when you can! Cheers!

Had some time to kill before our room was ready, so we went to downtown matthews…read more Having never been here, was pleasantly surprised at the options. Chose Matthews Social House, which had a great environment. Bartender was great and attentive. Saturday afternoon with nice weather, a lot of people came in the front door and went to the back. Large area, to drink / socialize out back. (next time)