I went this past weekend to the bar and the bartender Ever did such great job very polite on top of this game! Good bartender all around!

Great place for a date or an occasion! The first time I came by was with a large group (this place is better for 2-4 people though) just for drinks. I've been meaning to come try the food and finally got the chance recently. The vibes and aesthetics are top tier here - my kind of place! The "sound bar" aspect is a little bit of a gimmick but I'm into it lol. It's just a vibey place for drinks and small plates that happens to play mood music. Food - pretty good! Kinda overpriced lol. A $12 taco is a bit much. Again, I think this is a great place for a one-on-one date or small group birthday meal. Service - no complaints! read more

Empanadas: no seasoning and bland. No queso Duck fried rice: did you dump all the salt you had in this? Lobster ramen: packet noodles. Zero broth. Flat on flavor and no substance or complexity Great concept for the area. Needs better execution and tightening up read more

Orosoko is the perfect spot to try almost everything on the menu because their small plates give you just the right amount to taste and go! It's the perfect spot for date night or quiet night to eat by yourself. The service is nice and quick with the plates coming out quick after each other. We started with French 75 - they were a little tart / stronger than expected . The first plate to come out was the Duck Confit Taco- nothing really to grab my attention; the larger pieces of Duck on top were cold however it had chunks of Duck within the taco. Next few plates were the Sea Scallops and Firecracker shrimp - they were our favorite of the night ! 10/10 for both dishes ; seasoned really well and the flavor on the rice was so tasty as well as the scallops cooked perfectly. The crispy firecracker shrimp were a great size and plenty to share . The Crab Spring Roll and Crab Burrito - the burrito was our least favorite with no true flavor to it. The crab spring roll had a really great crispy wrap , the interior of it reminded me of crab Rangoon mix which was different. Overall decent experience with a few highlights of the night ! I would come and visit again to try the different seasonal items that come on the menu next! read more

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Solid drinks. Amazing environment, and outstanding service. The staff were so kind, engaging and accommodating. There was a dj playing some great house tunes. What more could you want? I'll be back read more

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Food and service was great! The bartender Ever provided recommendations based on what we said were our interests. Enjoyed every bite - can't wait to go back. read more

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This place packs a punch upon entry with the pleasant smell of bergamot and tribal designed entry. The room itself is very intimate and so chill. I was greeted and quickly seated by a gentleman named Ever, who held down multiple rolls - host, bartender and waiter. The dinner area is rather small but efficiently planned - with seating along the outer perimeters and on the short wall that is adjacent to the bar area. An oversized Buddha busk holds court in one corner and has a smoke like pool effect bellowing next to it. Sexy electronic/dj based music filled the room and the overall vibe felt like someone's swank living room - I love it ! The tapas based main menu offerings represent both Asian (East) and Latin (West). There was also a seasonal tasting menu available that was so tempting. I chose Latin (West) items from the main menu - Tajin Vegetable Salad and the Crab Burrito. Decided on giving the Kill Guillermo - passion fruit, mezcal based drink a try as I like mezcal a bunch. The salad was a combination of cube shaped carrots, radishes and melons that had been dipped in an avocado, lime and cilantro based sauce. I typically don't like melons but gobbled them up with no problem. The crab dish was also good but the sauces were a bit sweet and over powered the crab. A spicier based aioli would have been my preference but I can't complain too much as the dish was still tasty. Overall service was great with Ever and Kelly, if I recall her name, checking in often. I'm in town visiting family and will try and visit again before heading back home. My favorite spot in Charlotte hands down !! read more

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Came for drinks only though the food menu looked really good. Had two Pornstar Martinis and they were strong and very tasty! Dangerous! Service was great and comfy chairs. It's a really cool vibe inside with a DJ. It did get a bit hard to hear one another talk though. read more

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Was really looking forward to coming here after reading so many good reviews ... Alas wasn't the best experience but I really think that was because of the bartender . I will definitely come back another day to try again. They have a great atmosphere and the door !! Love it! We luckily found a spot at the bar. Ordered drinks which just turned out to be subpar. I had a paper plane cocktail which was ok and another friend had the pornstar martini which we love from Europe but this version was nothing close to as good as the ones we've had. My friends Negroni was just pure Campari. When he asked for a little extra gin to mellow it out a little the bartender said she's havecru charge him as it was made by the measurements it's meant to. We thought that was a bit off. She never came back either to see if we needed anything. I've had much better cocktails at other bars in this area. Otherwise the place is cool and the menu for food looked good. I'd like to come back and try the food. I think we just had a one off bad experience. Dj on weekends played good music but not so loud you can't hear yourself! Not a great first time here. But I'll be back. Hopefully won't be the same bartender !! read more

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Hidden gem! I came here for my "pre-birthday" dinner with my husband. Honestly the exterior view is very lowkey besides these large gold doors that lead you into a very sexy atmosphere. I didn't know if I was walking into a club, bar, or restaurant. I'll say this place can be all 3! This is a small quaint spot. Perfect for date night! I'll recommend to get a reservation as it can fill up pretty quickly! This restaurant serves dishes tapas style with the a variant of the same dish Latin and Asian style. I loved the idea. I tried the crab egg rolls, duck tacos, and dumplings. They were all flavor bombs and innovative! My favorite were the tacos! I ordered a mocktail and the DJ had the vibes going all night with the playlist. The music was just right! My server was very kind and attentive. I will definitely be back! Only feedback is that you sit very close to your neighbors, so I could hear every conversation when I wasn't actively engaging. read more

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I only stopped in for drinks and a late night bite but the kitchen was closed. It worked out because we were able to get delicious drinks. I wish I remembered the bartender's name but he was very precise and took amazing direction to make me a non alcoholic drink that had amazing flavors. He was quirky and made sitting at the bar fun. The DJ was great and played a nice selection of house music for the vibe. The low lighting was excellent. I would like to come back and see what they have for food. read more

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Was the vibes there? Yes. Set up, ambiance, decor ALL 10/10. A very beautiful place. My "appetizers?" Were good - Nothing crazy and tasted as expected. The yellowtail was okay, not my favorite but if you're a fan of limes and fish then it's for you. Service was 6/10. At first my waitress was great then there was a moment I was just sitting, looking, with an empty drink for almost 20mins... When she was there she was GREAT amazing to talk to and good recommendations but when she left that was it. Wouldn't mind coming back again read more

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We tried this place one late evening. Super nice ambience and aesthetics. They had aDJ spinning some nice tunes. Service was prompt and friendly. The food however was not giving. I was with a party of six and we tried different things, most with tepid reviews: ramen was sweet, cream spring roll and corn fritters had very little seasoning. I think these are all great menu items but just missing a little something on the flavor side. The better ones were jack fruit tacos, and the taco al pastor. Cocktails were great. I got the lychee martini, others got margaritas and they all were good. read more

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I was visiting Charlotte and my local friend took me to Orosoko to grab a drink. It was dimly lit, very posh and sexy vibes. There was also a DJ which made it even better. We didn't get any food but I ordered a dirty martini which unfortunately was awful lol. Our server was great and let me swap it out for a glass of wine. I would definitely recommend this spot for a date night or after-dinner drinks with the girls. read more

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Ok so yall, this place is dope. I went with a friend to the sound experience and I was pleasantly pleased. I had one of the tastiest drinks and heard some of the best house music mixed while simultaneously catching up with a friend. I'm very pleased to say how impressed I was with the big golden door. The inside was very dark but very cute. I don't live in Charlotte, but if I did, I would definitely be a regular here. read more

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It took me a minute to locate the place but when I did I was met with a beautiful heavy wooden door that swung in the center. The interior is just as beautiful and zen. For my first impression, I was looking forward to dinner. The service from beginning to end was good. Now let's talk about the event. The cocktails were delightful and a welcome surprise. The food was a work in progress, some needed a bit more seasoning and some were over seasoned. Some had a very nice umami flavor. I can see them being improved upon. I would come again to see if it improves. read more

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I've been here twice and sadly probably enough for me I won't give it a third try. The space - very cool vibe, went for aestethics visually which is clear from the door and host area. I've only sat at the bar but honestly that felt way more private than the very open dining area and the tables close together. Music is interesting and loud, definitely depends when you go /how late you're there for the music vibes to change. Dark moody color schemes, good spot for a casual date night. The drinks - overall pretty decent, bartenders were very accommodating and made suggestions on cocktails and even some mocktails which was super nice. Worth a pop in for a cocktail before going elsewhere for more The food - I have no desire to eat here again. Pricey and not good. Ordered the crab spring rolls - these were extremely fishy tasting & not in a good way with no other flavors. My friend managed to eat 1 but I couldn't stomach more than a bite. The sweet & sour sauce they serve with it help mildly but that also wasn't the most flavorful. Ordered shrimp ceviche - this was the least worst item we got, but still incredibly bland and lacking flavor so quite disappointing. Ordered the hen tacos - these were OK, again the flavors just weren't really there, odd spice on top in the first bite & missing for the rest The service - only sat at the bar and they were fairly attentive and checked on us, maybe a little slow to bring the check at the end when they got a bit busier with groups coming in for shots/multiple drinks, but overall decently friendly (not southern friendly, just normal) Overall, I'd maybe go back here for a cocktail if I'm nearby and want a nicer (less 20 yr old vibe) place, but would not eat here. read more

Beautiful small bar in Southend. I loved the vibe here and the ambiance was great. It gets pretty crowded so it's best to make a reservation if you want a table. The live dj was playing great background music. Our server took our orders and they were sold out of 3 of the 10 signature cocktails they sell. I went for the pearodox. It was pretty good. It had strong ginger and honey flavor and a little spicy too. They were also sold out of many others drinks we tried to order. Finally we settled for some other drinks. When they came out, they were not as expected so we tried to get the server so we could order something else instead. We never saw her again and waited over 30 minutes. Finally we flagged down a different server and just had her take off the drinks that weren't touched and left after that. Overall, the place is nice and I may come back at an earlier time before things sell out. read more

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Solid 4 stars. The food is good but for this style I would have loved for it to be a little more elevated/delicate if you know what I mean. I didn't have any bad dishes, but with a touch more finesse and creativity they could have been 5 star dishes. Like maybe some more complex sauces or flavors. We ordered a few cocktails and thought the same thing - they were good but not great. All of the ones we ordered were too sweet and could have benefited from some nuance. The service was great, the staff were attentive and kind, and the vibe was nice inside. read more

A night out in Charlotte brought us to Orosoko. food we ordered: Food: Chicken Dumplings Blue Crab Burrito Blue Crab Spring Rolls Drinks Pstar martini * bartender's choice Hugo Spritz (reimagined) Pstar Martini (reimangined) Angel was an exceptional bartender. He is incredibly talented, personable and a true mixologist. We enjoyed his cocktails and riffs (with a twist) on classics that were unique and tasty. He made our night here an A+ experience. read more

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This was a small, but an exquisite restaurant-lounge with a dark, exotic, metro vibe. Very NYC. As expected, they played cool lounge-esque music (perfect sound system!), which really amplified the dining experience. I made reservations in advance, so we were able to slide into our seats during rush hour Saturday. However, the parking was a bit iffy. Luckily, we found a metered parking nearby...but if unlucky, you may have to cruise around the block several times. I tried to call the restaurant several times in advance to get parking directions, but all I got was a voice mail (even during restaurant hours!). I liked their East-West fusion concept, with mostly (if not all) small plates. We ordered 4 items to share...Special of the day Tacos (forgot the name), Blue Crab Burritos, BBQ Chicken Dumplings, Miso Lobster Crepe. Surprisingly, all the foods were really good...but the presentation was somewhat of a yawn. I had high hopes for the Blue Crab Burritos and Miso Lobster Crepe...but they both looked so basic. The burritos actually looked like simple Spring Rolls...and the Lobster Crepe also looked like this soft burrito wrap. Even with this gold paper on top, it wasn't exactly a show stopper. For some reason, I expected the plating to be a bit fancier. So yeah...the foods tasted great, but looked quite boring. Portions were really small for the pricing...but forgivable, given the overall swanky vibe of the place. BTW, for drinks, I opted for 2 cups of SAKE ("Mist" something?) Very strong!! All cocktails were priced at 17 bucks...again, quite pricey. Again, you'll be paying for the ambiance here. Service was good. The hosts were friendly and welcoming, and our waitress was attentive, and checked with us throughout our meal. Overall, I LOVED the restaurant ambiance-vibe (and the music!). I actually hate small, tight spaces...but they managed to pull it off. Still, the tables were set a bit too close to one another...and that's just not my preference. There were a few more iffy things...like the difficult parking situation, small portion-high pricing, and the boring presentation as mentioned above. Also, they served lukewarm water...which actually kind of grossed me out. I would have loved to drop 5 stars, but there were just one too many things that seemed a bit off to me. Still, given how much I liked the restaurant and the vibe it had to offer, I'm definitely open to returning. PS***Still having issues of my pictures attaching! (?!?) read more

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Service is great and a wonderful ambiance with live dj music. The seating is well done and it felt private, even though we had people around us. Drinks are great and different. The food we tried was good too - I liked the hamachi. Prices are a bit up there, but good for date night or an outing with friends. read more

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I have never been so disappointed with a restaurant in a long long time. I literally had to wait for over 15 minutes for a server to approach my table. I actually had to flag a server down to get service. Then, the nightmare began. I went to the restroom for there to be NO toilet paper. 2 empty cardboard rolls. There were not paper towels either. I told a worker. One hour later I went back to same restroom and NOTHING was restocked! I tried telling one of the bartenders and he told me that they were busy and could I not take a look around and see they had other priorities!??. I asked to speak with the manager and he told me no, she was busy. Then I figured out who the manager was and walked up to tell her about the horrible experience from start to finish and she got very smart mouth and rude with me telling me that I basically was the problem. As I was leaving the restaurant getting into my Uber she tried to physically put her hands on my shoulder as if she was escorting me out, telling me I needed to leave. The whole situation was beyond bizarre, and I hope the owner of the restaurant reads this to see what type of unprofessional manager they have operating their establishment. read more

We discovered this place via an IG post and we really enjoyed the play on the head to head battle of Asian and Latin dishes however the price point is pretty steep. Food is average except for the Hen of the Woods taco. OMG the best tasting taco I have ever had by far however I don't see how one taco is considered a "shareable", and $10 for one small taco...really? Maybe $12 for two might be more approachable. The lobster spring rolls and fritters were okay but nothing that screamed "wow, this is worth this price". Atmosphere is pretty unique yet there was an overwhelming incense smell that started giving me a headache. Drinks were good but again, price point was off. That mushroom taco though was something I will forever be dreaming about. I want that recipe! read more

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Orosoko Sound Bar is a cool concept that I was excited to try. You walk in through a large door and into a dimly-lit space. When we arrived just before 6pm on a Saturday, there was no one out front, but by 7pm there was a bouncer opening the door for folks. We were a bit early for our reservation, so the manager directed us to the bar area to wait, and after a few minutes he also brought us waters. The space isn't huge, and the bar area can get tight, especially since that's where all walk-ins without a reservation end up. We were seated in one of the center tables with the leather lounge-style chairs, which were comfortable but a bit low for dining. The menu is interesting: they have mirrored East and West dishes with the same primary protein but different Latin/Asian preparations. Likewise, the cocktails (all $17) utilize Asian or Latin flavors, and many sounded intriguing. I appreciated that next to the name of each cocktail, they also included flavor notes so you could get a sense of what to expect. I went with the Silk Road (described as bright & floral), and my husband got the Miso Spicy Old Fashioned (described as boozy & buttery). I thought both cocktails were nice and prepared well, although there wasn't that much liquid in the glasses since each was served with one very large ice cube. We shared a number of small plates: blue crab burritos, okonomiyaki, bbq chicken dumplings, duck confit summer roll, and Cuban style scallops. The stand-out was the scallops, which were perfectly prepared and came with a delicious mango sauce. This dish was also a larger portion. The rest of the dishes were tasty but not necessarily bites I'd crave again, and the prices seemed steep for the small sizes. Calling itself a sound bar, I was expecting more emphasis on the music. It'd be interested if they had tied it to the Latin/Asian menu in some way. The sound system did sound nice, but there was just a loungey playlist on - no DJ or anything unique about the music. Since there were many people talking in the bar area, the videos I took mostly pick up on voices rather than the music. Perhaps if you go during the week/at another time, the experience will be different. Overall, I'd give Orosoko a 3.5. I enjoyed my time and am happy I got to check out a new spot in CLT, but if the dishes/prices/portions/experience stay the same, I don't think I'll go back. read more

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My first visit and I was pleasantly pleased with the overall ambiance of this bar. They definitely have the sound bar claim on lock because the music flows without the volume being too loud; good enough for an intimate conversation. It is a quaint space so reservations serve well here if you're wanting to ensure that you have a place to sit. The bartenders were pleasant and I was genuinely happy with how quickly my drink was prepared after I ordered; a refreshing change from the local bar scene. The drinks are priced $12-$17+ so keep that in mind if you're paying for multiple people. I tried a green tea cocktail and it was yummy, not too earthy, not too sweet...it was prepared just right! Fair warning, this is a great spot to start the night or finish the night, since they only offer small plates. I decided to try the Blue Crab Spring Rolls and the Chicken Dumplings... I'm not sure if it was due to the bar not being overly busy but it literally took 6 minutes for my first plate to come out. Again, the service was refreshing and the food was surprisingly good. I'd recommend giving a few plates a try, since no one plate is intended to fill your tummy. For a drink and two plates just for me, was around $50. Not too bad for the south end area and the service made it worth it. Go check them out for yourself and catch a vibe or two! read more

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Great first experience at Orosoko! The vibe is pretty epic. It is definitely a small restaurant so make reservations - they have about 11 two tops (that can be pushed together for larger parties) and 3 four tops. They have a great bar with very friendly bartenders! The cocktails are fantastic. We tried a lot of things on the menu! My favorite was the hamachi! I love the split menu between Latin and Asian cuisines! We tried a Sauvignon blanc and a Sancerre with dinner - both were excellent. Our server Danielle was a gem! read more

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This may be more like a 2.5. I agree with a lot of the reviews. The concept had promise but the execution was poor.. The highlight was the cocktails- very good. Except they were out of the drink I wanted ($17) and the waitress had the bartender make me something similar and charged me $20. The space is well decorated and intimate but it's a very small space and very loud. I guess that's fair given its name, but not somewhere to go if you want to talk. The food was very average. Menu looked very interesting but again, the execution was lacking. A lot of the dishes were mostly rice and not a lot of actual food. The yellowtail was supposed to be with a potato croquette but ended up being with a rice cake that was so dry it was inedible. Not good value for the prices at all. Our waitress was sweet but service was not great. Drinks took a very long time to come out. We ordered 5 different plates and they were all brought out within 15 min instead of being spaced out properly. The first dish came within 5 min of ordering and made it seem like the food was not very fresh. Overall a very underwhelming experience and we definitely will not be back. We ended up going to sixty vines a couple of blocks away after for more drinks and a snack and it was a much better experience. read more

The vibe in Orosoko is terrific. Very NYC/Miami. Sleek decor. The DJ is spectacular and the service was top notch. This place is tiny so you MUST reserve. The chairs at the round tables were a little ill-fitting. They were just too big to really be able to pull up to the tables and sit comfortably in order to eat. We kinda had to scoot our bodies forward and hunch over so as not to drop food on our laps. We enjoyed our food though. Cool menu concept with one side featuring items from the "East" and the other with items from the "West". Definitely try the Okonomiyaki. Didn't know what to expect from it, but boy was it tasty with interesting textures. The blue crab spring rolls are a must. Incredible flavor. The blue crab burritos came with an outstanding spicy drizzle. Not everyone enjoyed the corn fritters but I did. Chicken empanaditas and dumplings were solid, and I loved the slightly sweet flavor of the scallops. Definitely a repeat destination. read more

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TERRRRRIBLE!!! Im sorry but I rarely leave reviews but this was sosososo bad. The food was like freezer food and it was $130. That's outrageous. Honestly worst food I've ever had anywhere. I feel so ripped off. I could have made wayyy better food at home. And the DJ just played the same monotone terrible track. read more

I dream about this restaurant at least 3 times a week. Not kidding lmao. ITS SOOOOOO GOOD! Charlotte definitely needed a place like this, its a hidden gem in South end that is very easy to miss besides the big beautiful golden door. Inside it's a nice dark ambiance that i like, with a nice fire pit along the wall in the back. Let's talk about the food.... Everything is a 20/20. I have been twice now and tried mostly all of the menu and the Miso lobster crepe, Chicken dumplings, and the Citrus buttered lobster is my absolute favorite. The staff is also amazing, I highly recommend making a reservation here. IG: StephColleen read more

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The ambience was beautiful, our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with suggestions. Unfortunately the food was just so below average to me. It presented beautifully and even smelled good but it just was very underwhelming flavor wise. The lobster was so dry and flavorless. The scallops were decently tender but also, lacked any type of flavor, as did the black beans they were served with. The duck confit taco was probably the most tolerable. All of the food could have used salt, pepper & a squeeze of lime. I asked for a lychee mocktail... $11 flat club soda and lychee. The overall experience was just very lackluster despite the beautiful setting, I probably wouldn't return. read more

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Went here to celebrate the incoming of my birthday; arrived there promptly before our reservation and was greeted after standing at the host desk for at least three minutes without someone being there. Once the host greeted us, she explained to me that our table wasn't ready so I asked to sit at the bar as they prepped our table. The bartender was amazing and her service was fast. I can't lie, I was intrigued by the atmosphere and ambiance and the diversity of the guests within the restaurant. I hate going places as a black woman and feeling like I don't belong but it seems as though they cater to everyone and treat everyone with a level or respect to make others feel welcomed. I loved how they had a live DJ, the vibes were definitely there. The service was great and our server was sweet, the drinks were also pretty memorable, the only thing that wasn't as good as everything else was the food. The food was a 7.8/10 based one portion size, flavor, variety, fresh ingredients, and price. The food was brought out to us as it was ready since it is tapas but there was nothing spectacular about any of the menu items we ate and left me thinking that a lot of the food was slightly overpriced for the portion size and the overall taste of the food. The menu is like a mirror and a take on a dish from two different hemispheres, east and west. I'm glad the menu was straight forward and wasn't super overwhelming but I felt like there was something slightly missing specifically with the lobster dish, the bread was underneath somewhat bland and dry. I was grateful to recieve a free birthday treat, the mango and coconut dish, it was honestly probably one of the best things I ate all night. Anyways, definitely worth the try. read more

I was not a fan of the food options at all. It didn't taste the best. The chairs were also very uncomfortable. Don't believe everything you see on Instagram because it was nothing like the as shown. read more

Tapas vibe. It's beautiful on the inside! Perfect for a date night, wouldn't recommend large groups unless you have a reservation. The service was mediocre and though the food was decent it's not somewhere I would go regularly. read more

Super trendy ambiance but matches the hype in food and service. Dj was cool and the noise level still allows for conversations. Food and drinks were served very quickly. We tried the edamame (4/5), chicken empanadas (2.5/5), corn fritters (4.5/5), hen in the woods taco (5/5) and Cuban scallops (5/5). Also had the paper moon (5/5) and kill Guillermo cocktails. read more

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What a beautiful spot for small plates and great cocktails! The service was great and the music was just what Charlotte needed! The menu has a cross of Latin (West) and Asian (East) which gives you many options. Love this spot! read more

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First, I loved the music here. I expected as much being that it is a sound bar. The bar is dimly lit, intimate, and cozy. There were some reviews that said it is a small place. They did not lie, but they maximized the space well. I'll be honest, the service was slow. It was a full house when we arrived, but several tables had finished their food and/or were awaiting their checks. I had to ask a different server to let our server know we were ready. Even after that, it took awhile for us to put it in drink orders and subsequently food orders. For drinks, I had the Kill Guillermo, which was pretty good. For food, we ordered: the empanaditas, duck confit taco, corn fritters, citrus butter lobster, and crab burrito. The taco was by far the best out of all. The remaining dishes left much to be desired. I expected the flavor profiles of our food and plating to be executed better, considering the vibe that this place evokes. Overall, it isn't a bad place but i would return for strictly the music and cocktails. read more

The beautiful imposing door makes you feel like you're entering a secret society, and inside you find a loungy, sexy, intimately proportioned space with moody, modern finishes and sultry high def sound playing the live DJ curated music emanating throughout. We sat at the bar and thoroughly enjoyed the staff who were helpful, engaging, fun and efficient. Many are from the former Soul Gastrolounge. Think of a more sophisticated and refined evolution of the Soul concept. But it is not a reopening of Soul. It is its own place and it's a winner. The menu is broken down by craft cocktails, food, then beer and wine. The food part has Latin and Asian inspired food. Each dish has a correlating Latin and Asian preparation side by side. We sampled various of the small plate items ranging from the Latin Cuban scallops (with mango and coconut playing support roles that didn't overpower the scallops) to the Asian chicken dumplings (think of a rustic, American south meets Asian mashup), Asian hamachi on crispy rice and a perfectly balanced Latin citrus Lobster with arepas dish. The drinks are well thought out, fresh takes on established ideas that pleased us. The paper moon has Roku gin, nori, sparkling sake. They place a strip of nori on top which hits your olfactory senses before the delicate sweetness meets your taste buds and it's great. We also tried their twist on an old fashioned with fat washed Japanese bourbon and cinnamon. Outstanding. I can't wait to go back with a group so we can do a tasting of correlating items where we compare the Latin and Asian dishes side by side. read more

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This place is absolutely amazing! The experience and the atmosphere is elevated and top-notch. Everything is curated perfectly! I went by myself, and everyone from the person opening the door to being seated to the bartenders was all so inviting. The bartenders make delicious drinks and are very attentive! It is an intimate space, making it more relaxed and appealing. I didn't have food, but I am looking forward to returning soon to try some of the dishes. This place is setting the bar for the subpar places in Charlotte! Thank you for a great escape! I had a fantastic experience! read more

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