Went here on a Wednesday night with five of my coworkers for trivia, and it was a great time…read moreoverall. The place was clean and had a really fun, lively vibe without feeling overwhelming. The staff stood out, both our waitress and the other waiters were very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. We ordered a mix of food for the table: tacos, fried pickles, steak and fries, cauliflower, and a burger. The highlights for us were definitely the fried pickles and the cauliflower--both were good and something I'd come back for. Everything else was just alright, hence the reason I deducted a star. We also loved that there was a pool table it added a lot to the experience but I do wish it was free instead of $2 a game. Still, not a dealbreaker. Overall, it's a great spot with a fun atmosphere, good food, and attentive service. Definitely worth checking out, especially for trivia night.

After more than five visits here just in the past month, I figured it was time to make a review…read more Upon entrance, the place has incredible spacing and furniture which feels so inviting. Finding table space earlier in the evening has not been an issue yet for us. The staff is usually pretty welcoming and will immediately try and get some drinks in your hand. If you're interested in ordering food, they have a very solid menu that balances typical pub with a splash of elegance. The Chicken Sandwich is a perfect evening meal to pair with a night out. It has the typical sandwich ingredients but everything is of decent quality. It is not a heavy meal yet it delivers a perfect amount of satiation to begin a night out. The Fried Pickles prepared with a perfect ratio of pickle to batter and perfect for sharing amongst friends. Easily my favorite thing about the place is the pool tables. There is one inside and one outside on the patio. Shooting pool throughout the night and having the lively atmosphere makes for such a wonderful time. We have seemed to have good luck with getting a table but other times we have had to wait. There's a natural center of gravity which keeps myself and the group returning to the daily. Pool tables, never too crowded, solid outdoor areas, and quality food seldom found at bars. I will be coming back in the future and definitely recommend stopping by anybody looking for a calm luh night out.

I recently stopped by the restaurant in the Charlotte Westin: Dogwood Southern Table and Bar. The…read morespace was airy, modern and light with a 360 degree bar, high ceilings and well spaced tables. I was intrigued by the item "Chef's Bite", that's it, no further explanation. As I suspected, it was an 'amuse bouche' offered from the kitchen. Today it was a Deviled Egg with a mustard-forward center, even containing black mustard seeds for flavor and crunch. As a fan of Sicilian arancini, I ordered the Dogwood's version as an appetizer. I was surprised to see several small rice balls, the size of hush puppies. I was expecting a single larger offering; 'arancini' after all mean orange in Italian. The risotto spheres were stuffed with pimento cheese and instead of the typical marina sauce, the kitchen had substituted a tomato jam with a subtle sweet finish. It was a successful southern riff on a Sicilian standard. Although I had been directed to order the Duck and Dumplings, my eye drifted to the Shrimp and Grits. I hadn't had much Carolinian food this trip.... The dish did not disappoint. It was amply loaded with flavorful shrimp and accented with good-quality andouille sausage slices, all over a well executed plate of grits. Service was prompt, professional and knowledgeable. This one is going in the book to return to.

Disappointing overall. Went for dinner but they didn't have their regular Dinner Menu available…read morebecause there was an AC/DC concert that night and their kitchen isn't able to deliver their regular menu on busy nights. Ridiculous. The Dinner Menu is posted on front of the restaurant AND online, with no mention the limited menu was the only option. Our server told us he completely understood our dissatisfaction, and said that we were welcome to go elsewhere. At that point, we didn't have the time to shift gears or we would have done so. While 3 of 4 couldn't get what we came in for, the food we had was good. Duck & Dumplings was probably the best dish. Two got the Shrimp & Grits and said it was good. My Ceasar Salad with chicken was pretty tasty, too. Service from Devon was very good and food runners delivered food to the right spots without prompting. I went back later in the evening for a bite and cocktail at the bar and I was completely ignored. Bartenders kept just clearing and taking orders from people walking up. Infuriating. Its a shame that the restaurant is just poorly managed.

The type of meal you need to unbutton your pants for…read more The catfish was crispy, green beans had some bite to em' and the mashed potatoes were hands down the best I've ever had. Now I'll admit -- I'm a tough judge of cornbread. A lot of people will serve it to you as dry as the desert. Crumbly. Without any love. At the southern pecan, I could've had a whole sheet of their cornbread -- it was pleasantly delicious. Also of note: Our server was prompt and kind. The vibe inside was really cool too. Overall, I'd come back!

Great time at Southern Pecan. Promptly seated and order taken. Service was excellent to start. We…read morebegan with the Roasted Poblano Pimento Cheese. It was amazing. The bread was hot and soft. The cheese was delicious as well. Will definitely order this again. For the mains, we went with the Chicken and Dumplings and the Southern Fried Steak. The Chicken and Dumplings were amazing as well. I always worry about the balance of chicken vs dumplings but this was very well balanced and delicious. The dumplings were cooked well and the chicken was very flavorful. The Southern Fried Steak was fantastic and well. No complaints about this dish either. Every component was well made and delicious. The only complaint I had was the service really went down hill after we got our meal. Our server didn't check on us until she delivered the bill which was disappointing because initially the service started out so well. The Southern Pecan is a good spot. Stop in and grab a bite.

I have brought friends & colleagues here about a dozen times!…read more Love this place! Super nice & elegant & very affordable for what value is given! Would highly recommend!

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.

Went to Supperland for dinner and honestly had a great experience from start to finish. The space…read moreis beautiful -- classy but still comfortable -- and the bar area alone is worth checking out. It has that warm, lively feel that makes you want to hang out and enjoy your time instead of rushing through the meal. We did a wine flight to start, which was a fun way to try a few different pours, and everything paired really well with dinner. The highlight for me was the whole roasted fish. Crispy on the outside, super tender inside, and really clean, fresh flavor. Simple but done really well. Service was on point too -- friendly, attentive, and helpful without hovering. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and one I'd recommend if you're in Charlotte and want a solid dinner with great drinks and atmosphere.

I've been seeing this place all over social media and decided to finally check them out. My…read moredaughter and I have birthdays 2 days apart and decided dinner here should be good! It's a cute restaurant with church pews, open space and a view directly into the kitchen. Cory was our waiter and he was nice and made great recommendations with it being our first time visiting. The food was excellent from the appetizer through dessert! Because it was our birthdays, Cory gave us complimentary macarons that were chef kiss just like our meal! We tried the branzino, pot roast, broccoli, potatoes and the dip for an appetizer! Everything was a 10/10 in did. However, our food took forever to come. I know it wasn't a server issues and seems to be related more to how they prepare the food directly in the wood ovens.

Fahrenheit Charlotte - Five at $5 Happy Hour…read more We stopped in on a rainy Monday around 5:15 for the "Five at $5" bar bites at Fahrenheit atop the Hilton. Even with cloudy skies, the skyline views were still beautiful. Happy hour seating is limited to the bar area, but we managed to grab the large table for our group of five. Service was prompt, friendly, and polished, and the atmosphere stayed upscale but relaxed as the bar slowly filled in. The $5 plates are a surprisingly good deal for a rooftop spot. Truffle Fries were crispy and addictive (we ordered three rounds), though they could've used a heavier hand with the truffle and better parmesan than the grated kind. The Hawaiian BBQ Pork Slider was moist and flavorful, but a little more pineapple teriyaki would've taken it to the next level. however, the most Hawaiian thing about it was the Hawaiian roll. Japanese Karaage delivered exactly what you want: crispy outside, juicy chicken inside, and a rich tonkatsu aioli for dipping. The Herb Marinated Beef Skewers were the standout, tender, nicely charred, and so flavorful we ordered two more plates. The spicy tuna roll was the only miss, perfectly fine, just forgettable compared to the rest. For $5 each, the portions felt fair and it's a great way to sample several dishes without committing to a full entrée. Must order: Truffle Fries & Beef Skewers

It is very hard to rate this restaurant. Why? Well let's starts with the good. This restaurant is…read morelocated on the top floor of a mix used building with Apartments, hotel, and this restaurant. It offers a great view of the city, the outside patio area is amazing. Our server was excellent, Eric and Pear did an amazing job, they are friendly and caring, most of the staff seem to be great too. Well here comes the food part. The Tomahawk Steak was amazing, it was cooked well, for the price of $140, this can feeds four. The presentation is excellent. The sushi roll was good, nothing special. The mushroom pizza was good, again nothing special. The Tuna Nachos was good, it needs more tuna and cheese, great presentation. Rock Shrimp is okay, just some fried shrimp with sauce. Then the worst is the lobster dumplings, I will suggest not to order this, this is just lobster rangoon, I can't tasted the lobster and it is really disappointing considering the price of $23. Overall it is a very mid tier restaurant for food, if this is not because of the rooftop I think it will not do well. Also here is the worst part, remember I said the mix used of the building, well the parking here is chaos, it is the worst for a uptown hotel with valet, it took forever to get our car and forever to get out because all the car stuck parking. The valet attendant is mad about everyone, but he was friendly to me. The mix use of building can be confusing even with elevator. Also dress code? It was all over my reservation email and outside the restaurant, it is not a fine dining dress code. It is more like a club dress code. Yes it is ok with jeans. Yes this is disappointing for what it is, yes it has its good, but it is really here just for the view, disappointing restaurant. I think the restaurant lost its direction, just wants the money for the view and with ok food. It makes it money from younger crowds that doesn't care for good food, management also doesn't seem to care to care about reviews. I won't be back, unless something changed about their food.

Tuesday's are for swirling, sipping & guessing over at DTR for their 'Blind Wine Tasting' (at all…read morelocations). $25 will get you 3 mystery 2oz glasses of wine and a delicious charcuterie plate (didn't disappoint). If you guess all three mystery wines, you will get a gift card (I guessed none but was close lol). Perfect for date date, birthdays, girls-night or just a solo vibe Marc at the Plaza Midwood location provided top tier service (ask for him)!

I made a reservation for a party of 5 for my birthday last weekend. On arrival, we were promptly…read moreseated and the whole party did not have to be there, which was great. The restaurant was very cute and intimate. Our server, Matt was very friendly and took drink orders while we waited for the rest of the party to arrive. I ordered a bottle of still and sparkling water. The waters took a while to arrive and we had multiple other servers come to our tap to offer tap water which we ended up taking, because the bottled water still hadn't arrive after 10-15 minutes. Our server was apologetic and let us know that the bar was backed up. This was during Queen's Feast week, so it may have been busier than normal. We ordered appetizers and entrees. I wanted to try the deviled eggs, lamb meatballs, tuna tacos, and Rockefeller oysters...I enjoyed all except the meatballs weren't my fav. The manager brought out Brussels sprouts for our wait. SN: we were waiting around 20 mins for apps and even longer for our food. The server informed that they recently hired a new chef who was still acclimating. Later I was provided a cute champagne tree for my friends and I to enjoy! It was beautiful! I enjoyed my food and would give the restaurant another try. We did have to park in the parking garage which the restaurant was very informative about where we could and could not park. It was a 3-5 min walk from the restaurant. We paid $10 for 3 hours. I unfortunately forgot to take pictures due to the event and yapping, but I do have some.

Went here for a special occasion, and the food was incredible. Beautiful restaurant, I could have…read moredone with more chill music and not so loud, but overall the ambience was pretty good. Pros: THE FOOD! Beautiful restaurant Cons: Loud pop music The so-so's: Nice waiter but a bit too chatty Customers looking sloppy as hell. What happened to dress codes at nicer places??

Mariposa is definitely an experience in international cuisine…read more The staff is super friendly, very attentive. The restaurant is beautiful a perfect girls night out place. Absolutely awesome to take pictures and you're in the heart of uptown Charlotte. Our cocktails were phenomenal. My mother had a margarita and I had a sidecar. Some menu items maybe acquired tastes, both of our dishes were very tasty and definitely an experience that gave us insight into a different culture's cuisine.