Love this place So much!…read more The Food is excellent and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. It's just comforting. I love the shirts and the wall art too!

Update: I visited Flying Biscuit at Park on Sunday afternoon with a large party and didn't have a…read moregreat experience. I was excited for my guests to enjoy the same first- and second-time experience I had, but it didn't turn out that way. We waited over 35 minutes to be seated. That was understandable, given the restaurant's crowdedness and our large party, but we experienced unresponsiveness and aloofness. The host who checked us in at the door was inexperienced, unfriendly, disengaged, and looked annoyed when we asked for a seating update. At midday, the food options were limited, and the dishes we tried lacked flavor. The waiter, Hailey, was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and showed interest. I may visit another location, but I suggest another restaurant if you have a party of 3 or more.

My niece treated me to Kindred for my birthday, and it felt like a true occasion from start to…read morefinish. Set right in downtown Davidson across from Davidson College, the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance--lively but still intimate. The menu evolves frequently, so what we saw differed from what's posted online--but that turned out to be part of the charm. Everything sounded appealing, and choosing wasn't difficult. Our server stood out immediately--deeply knowledgeable and able to walk through each dish with impressive detail, right down to preparation. It's easy to see why Kindred earned "Recommended" status in the inaugural Michelin Guide American South and continues to be recognized for top-tier hospitality and cuisine. We started with the Little Gem lettuce salad--fresh, bright, and elevated by the perfect crunch and subtle richness of pistachios. For my entrée, I had the rigatoni with guanciale, English peas, and pecorino sardo--rich, balanced, and full of flavor without being heavy. A memorable meal all around.

Went to Kindred for the first time today. Great service. From the hostess, to our server to the…read moremanager (Kenny...?) we had a quick chat before walking out. There were 7 of us in our party for a birthday. I will def be back for dinner! and even to just sit at the bar- drinks were great! I had the Oaxaca flocks- mezcal with pineapple concoction. My cousin had something with gin and sage and her husband had an herbaceous drink with bourbon. To eat, We had the pickles, fried oysters, duck fat fries, momo chicken salad and cinnamon rolls! omg so good! I had the shrimp roll- a lobster roll but made with shrimp. Flavorful, light and refreshing! Everyone was happy.

We had another conference in Charlotte this yeat and were excited at the chance to come back to…read morethis gem. They didn't disappoint!! Everything was stellar, from ambiance, to service, to the food. We had some favorites from our first visit and tried a couple of specials for the night and there wasn't a single miss. Porkbelly & Fried Oysters, Tuna Tartare Canolli, Foie Gras, and Lobster Cakes were all delicious, as was the special Civiche. I had a Red Snapper Special served over a delicios Seafood Risotto and we also had a perfect steak. So good. Banana Cream Cheesecake was awesome! Good cocktails, and an excellent wine menu rounded out the visit. While we haven't tried many places in Charlotte, I feel confident it saying this is the best restaurant in the city.

Honestly the atmosphere in here was amazing my partner and I came here for our anniversary and…read morewe're absolutely loving our time here For appetizers we ordered the tuna tartare and burrata both were fantastic For entrees we ordered the veal chops and sea bass again both great but honestly appetizers stole the show! Only thing keeping me from leaving this as a 5 star review is our server was a bit much like wouldn't stop talking wouldn't give us a second to get a word in or ask questions like he's running on just four cups of espresso and another huge thing was it's actually a bit hot inside the restaurant itself I started to feel nauseous and I thought it was something with the food and then I realized I'm actively dripping sweat and I had to go outside before I threw up I asked my partner and he felt the same way appetizers were star of the show, our server was strange, and it was way too warm inside I'd come back to eat outside after sunset hours if I were to come back here again

Celebrating my 55th birthday with a brunch at Crunkleton. This was my first visit, but will…read moredefinitely not be my last. First and foremost, our waiter, Alan was the best! I'm talking top tier, Veuve Clicquot Brut service...with a little spice...Best! He was so accommodating and keep us laughing the entire time. He went out of his way to make my day special! We started with beignets, oysters on the half shell and cocktails. Espresso Martinis, a Dirty Martini, and a specialty cocktail made to order. It may sound like a weird combination, but it all paired well together. I was in the mood for beef. So, I ordered the Wagyu Brunch Burger- 1/2 lb Wagyu, Over-Easy Egg, Grilled Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Hollandaise, Avocado Spread, Brioche Bun, Garlic and Herb Fries. The fam had the Veggie Ranchero omelet- Seasonal Beans, Grilled Corn, Pico de Gallo, Poblano, Cheddar, Avocado, Tortilla Strips, Ranchero, Chipotle-Lime Crema, and a Hashbrown Casserole. Fingerling Breakfast potatoes, with a side of bacon and eggs, and another Hashbrown Casserole. Everything was cooked to perfection. I had such a great time and can't wait to return. I even made a recommendation to a friend who dined there Labor Day weekend and enjoyed her experience. I'll be back soon for sure!

I heard great things about food, ambiance and service. Greeted by a small team at the door…read moreimmediately. Next we experienced top tier service from Tay. He recommended the chargrilled oysters as well as the crab cakes which did not disappoint. I prefer handcrafted cocktails and this is exactly what you're going to experience at Crunkleton. Not only did I inhale my blackberry gin based drink but I was extremely pleased with the birthday beignets. If that's not enough, we devoured a third of our tomahawk steak, the strawberry salad and my favorite item of the night were the mixed vegetables that accompanied the steak. Yassss! I loved the veggies. Looking for foodie vibes, grab your friends and enjoy a night at the Crunkleton. Pro-Tip: parking is validated; arrive early to avoid crowds

This is a great spot for a special occasion; excellent service and high-quality food in a cozy…read moresetting.

First time going here. Food was great and, service was great also! Definitely would recommend …read more Had the 5 spiced duck, fritto misto and, the lobster ravioli. All were amazing!

Our second time at North Italia was also spectacular! We had a group of 8 in town and made a…read morereservation for 7pm on a Saturday evening. It was super busy, so I believe that a reservation is needed for the weekend, especially for larger groups. The vibe is a bit darker and moodier but with natural lighting- perfect for a date night but not limited to that. The espresso martinis, cocktails, beer, and mocktails were all delicious. They have amazing espresso martinis and aperol spritzes. The only dishes that I tried included the white truffle garlic bread, Sunday night lasagna, and the hot honey prosciutto pizza. Everything was delicious. A special shoutout to the Sunday night lasagna - WOW it was perfect. I'm usually not a huge lasagna person, but this changed that. I would 100% recommend this. Since we were celebrating my birthday with our parents, they were kind enough to give me a free dessert. I chose the salted caramel budino, and it was amazing. I would definitely recommend this as a dessert. Overall, we had a great experience! I would definitely come back.

Went to North Italia for a girls' dinner and overall, it was just okay…read more I ordered the branzino, only to be told they don't make it, despite it being listed on the menu. I was told they had snapper with the same fixings, so I went with that, but then was told they didn't have the snapper either. I asked if they could do salmon with the same preparation and, if not, I'd just order salmon on one of their salads. The server didn't mention that they couldn't do the salmon dish and came back with the salmon salad. It was fine, but I would have appreciated a heads-up that the original request wasn't possible. The salad itself had way too much dressing, which made it difficult to eat. A couple of my friends ordered a pasta dish that had so much horseradish that they couldn't really eat it. Overall, the food was fine and the service was fine, but there were enough misses that I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend North Italia. The vibe was nice, so there's that.

Brought my staff here for lunch. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Food came out in a timely…read moremanner. Note: 3 ppl order Truffle fries and they could not finish them due to being too salty. No one said anything to not to complain and no servers asked if everything is ok either. But it seems Truffle salt is being used. Tweaking that can be awesome. My only feedback is that the drink menu makes it seem like you only have a few drinks, even though you have a full bar. It may be helpful to place a variety of cocktails on the menu besides tequila and vodka.

This was my first time visiting BDB and it was an absolute great experience. I chose to eat at the…read morebar and the bartender-Seattle was great. He held a great but not aggressive conversation. The food was very tasty as I had been told for the last 11 months. The burger was yummy and well seasoned. My cocktail was very good. I wad tempted to get a second but I was walking home since I live in the community. The ambiance was a basic burger spot with various things on the walls. You had the option of eating at the bar, dining inside or out. I will definitely be back to try their discounted wings after 8

I highly recommend!!…read more They were welcoming when I walked in and attentive. I only ordered a slice of cheese from them because this was my first time at this pizzeria. The setting and ambience is very intimate and perfect for a family dinner, date night or a solo meal! After I look forward to returning and trying some more items on the menu, I definitely enjoy that slice of cheese pizza!! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

We had high expectations for this place but sadly it didn't deliver. It's a small restaurant tucked…read morein the corner of a strip of stores. We were seated right away, for a late lunch on a Sunday, which was great. We ordered the caprese salad. I was highly disappointed with it. The tomatoes were hard and tasteless and it barely had any balsamic dressing on it. Our entrees were a meat pizza and chicken alfredo. The pizza which just ok. It had very little sauce with that had no flavor. The chicken Alfredo was pretty good. Our salad came quickly but the food took awhile.

This was our second time having lunch here. Overall, and extremely enjoyable experience. Prada was…read moreour waitress and she was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the menu. We ordered onion rings, strawberry and goat cheese salad, parmesan, garlic wings, and Fish Tacos. All delicious; however, my husband had the Fish Tacos and he said next time he'll order the chicken sandwich only because the tacos probably wasn't as filling as he wanted it to be, but the taste was fine. He also ordered the chocolate chip dessert and one side seem to be cooked harder than the other. He's not a complainer and he did ask if that was normal. Prada said she'll be glad to talk to the chef about it. My husband ate the whole thing anyway. He ordered that in our first visit. It was baked evenly then and so good he ordered it again this time. Prada addressed our concerns and resolved to our satisfaction. Customer Service so far has been top-notch here. My husband also got one of the beers. Honestly, I can't remember which one it was but he said it was very good. I'm unsure how parking would be if we tried to come directly here. I was able to use my membership parking privileges at the Ymca after a workout and the walk was super close and easy..

What's not to love about the recently re-opened Heist Brewery in NODA? The beer is delightful,…read moreclean, and crisp. The food is expertly prepared and compliments the beer perfectly. The service (shoutout to our waiter/bartender peanut) was friendly, conversational, and well executed. The Parmesan garlic fries were fried well and had good flavor, but could've use a little more flavor from oil or seasoning. The onion rings were nearly perfect and my friend said they were the best she's ever had. The buffalo chicken wrap was spicy, sweet, and tangy from sauces, giving it a wonderful complex collection of flavors. The Greek flatbread was good but could've use have done with more meat and less feta and tzatziki. The balance was off, but I think they could perfect it if they gave it a try.

Salmeri's is of one of our "go-to" spots in the area. The covered outdoor dining area is perfect in…read morethe spring, comfortable, relaxed, and a great place to enjoy a meal. The truffle mushroom pizza is outstanding...easily the best pizza around! We've also really enjoyed the custom pasta dishes, which are always delicious, and we appreciate how flexible the kitchen is in catering to specific preferences. A special mention to Sophie, our server, who did a fantastic job--friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. We'll definitely be back.

Salmeri's has been on our list to try for awhile, and we finally did this weekend for lunch. We did…read moretakeout and everything was easy ordering online and pickup on time. What we got: *Chicken parmesean sandwich - this was massive! My husband got this and had half the first day, and I had half the second day as I liked his dish better than mine. This was very flavorful, could have used a little more tomatoes as that was overshadowed with all the other flavors of chicken, cheese, and pesto, but still oh so good. The fries that were served with the sandwich are nothing special, they are a shoestring fry, and I prefer thicker and more flavorful fries. *Bolognese - this was my dish, and I did not think it was as good as the reviews have suggested. It might be better fresh at the restaurant, but to me, it was just a very oily meat spaghetti type dish with thick noodles. For me, it needed more tomato flavoring vs the oil flavor that stood out. The meatballs were very good, though. My husband liked this dish more than me, so he was good with trading dishes the second day. Overall, we did enjoy what we ordered. We felt this was a good first impression, but we want to try more menu items made fresh at the restaurant when we have the chance.