I came in town to visit my bff and we decided to try this place for the first time. We had reservations for 8 pm and we were seated by 8:10. First glance, this inside was beautiful and it was packed. I orderedthe strawberry shortcake drink, 10/10. For food, My friend and I split the crab cake appetizer and spinach dip. Both were really good. We were both kind of full so we decided to skip the main entree and split an order of sriracha wings. Also very good. They played good music, mostly Drake lol. The waitress was not as attentive but other than that we enjoyed ourselves. read more

My friend saw this place on IG and said we had to try it!!! Of course we were super excited and made sure to not eat anything beforehand. I must say, The ambiance is a vibe, I will give them that. Loved the music selection and decor. It's a great place for a date or girls night. For apps we ordered the spin dip, calamari, truffle lemon pepper wings and the crab ragoon. I personally didn't like the spin dip, it was bland to me but my friend enjoyed it. The wings and calamari were just ok, loved that the wings were hot and fried hard how we like them but they would need a substantial amount of seasoning so that we could really get to taste the actual truffle lemon pepper. We didn't but I would suggest asking if it's possible to do heavy seasoning. Now, the crab ragoons were DELICIOUS!!! The buns(yes buns) were fluffy and didn't over power the crab mixture inside and the honey on top was a great touch!! Entrees we both ordered the lamb chops, I added a piece of salmon, garlic mash and a side Caesar. My friend had truffle fries and a side of brussel sprouts. As much as I would love to say we enjoyed our meal. The lamb chops were dry and didn't taste like much, the garlic mashed potatoes were meh , my friend did not like her fries at all, the brussel sprouts and the salmon were so good. We boxed our leftovers and said we are gonna doctor them up when we got home. My friend ordered two drinks and said they were great!!! Dessert we split the crème brûlée cheesecake, we enjoyed it. Not sure if this was just an off day or what but if ever in the area definitely stop in and try them for yourself. Oh and please be prepared that they implement an auto 20% gratuity. read more

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Finally, I made my way to Para and the ambiance, atmosphere, customer service and music did not disappoint. The patio area was live and there was a DJ on the inside. I visited on a Saturday night. My server was Panda - her customer service is impeccable. She's a cutie with all of the vibes. I only had cocktails on this visit but I will be back soon for the full experience. I appreciate onsite parking, clean bathrooms, and great drinks. read more

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The only good about this place was our waitress Leola. I absolutely love her! She was accommodating within reason and helpful with her recommendations! The restaurant as a whole is beautiful and has music that accompanies the music over the speakers. But they nickel and dime you on everything. There is an up charge to switch out sides and I don't even mean to premium sides. They charge to store a cake. The food is mediocre at best and could do to improve the presentation of food read more

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There was a weird stench at the fromt door a very rude hostess. Half the place is empty. They told us an hour and a half wait. Wow, don't go here. read more

Such a cute vibe in here! I came on a Wednesday, DJ starts at 9. We made a reservation for 7:30, and were told we'd have an hour and 15 minutes of dining time. We ended up snagging a bar seat at the end of our time, so we were lucky. The spinach dip and broccoli were really great choices. We also ordered the calamari, which was more peppers than anything else. My bestie loved the short rib dumplings. The drinks were pretty good and the service didn't disappoint. read more

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Good vibes and atmosphere. I love the green and gold decor. Good for celebrating or a date night. Had drinks, the crab cakes, & wings and fries for dinner and enjoyed it. I would go back again. read more

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Visited this restaurant for the first time last night for a friend's birthday dinner and felt pretty pleased with our experience overall. We had reservations but had a few people show up late and felt our waitress was extremely patient and accommodating to us despite that! She was knowledgeable about any questions we had about the menu and was very sweet! The restaurant initially had an intimate, chic vibe which I really liked but around 8pm or so this changed and it seemed more like a lounge. I personally didn't enjoy the atmosphere change as the music was really loud, making it hard to talk to anyone and I don't like hookah or any smoke around me while eating. I did enjoy my pasta dish however, and I think everyone else liked their food as well! Prices were okay for what you get and I would like to return maybe earlier in the day to try more of their menu! read more

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The food was amazing and the service was phenomenal. Everything was fresh and it wasn't too packed on an early Wednesday evening. 10/10 read more

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PARA falsely advertised their $40 Queen's Feast. Two of us ordered it ($80) plus a $5 upcharge, so it should've been $85, but we were charged $91 instead. The bartender tried to say the extra was gratuity, which wasn't true. They charge per item instead of a flat $40 per person like the menu implies, and they don't disclose that. Check your bill carefully and do the math. First and last time here because of this dishonesty. read more

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Let me just start off by saying this restaurant has an amazing ambiance. The DJ had the music going and he was on point the entire night, the dimmly lit tables, perfect. When we arrived, the hostess was pleasant and sat us down right away (we had reservations.) Our server arrived 7 minutes later with waters and said he would be back. He took another 10 minutes to come back for our drink orders. I got a Dusse side car, my friend got an old fashioned. The drinks were amazing! We weren't feeling too hungry so we got light shareables, the fried calamari, and short rib dumplings. Both amazing, 10/10. Our waiter, however, seemed frazzled and overwhelmed the entire night. He was very forgetful and as we were sat on the outside patio we just didn't understand why he was bouncing between inside and outside. Just to set the scene a bit, our drinks and appetizers came at the same time. He was nice but the service was very slow and believe we would've enjoyed the night a lot more if he was more active. The hookah girl was very sweet as well and quick, but the hookah was overstuffed so the flavor seeped into the water as we gradually smoked. Overall, Para was an amazing vibe, with great drinks, and amazing food. We would return. read more

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The service was spot on, the food was delicious. The atmosphere was great. Will definitely be back.

Starting with the ambience, I'd have to give them a 4 out of 5. The dim lighting and atmosphere makes for a romantic date night. The food Id rate a 4.5 out of 5. I had the spicy rigatoni (similar to penne vodka) which was really good. Drinks I'd rate a 3.5 out of 5. As far as customer service I'd rate them at a 3. The young ladies weren't the best at customer service and almost came off as snooty. Overall I'd come back for the rigatoni and would just get it to go. read more

Mixologist Richard made this such a memorable visit. From cocktail recommendations to photo taking and just overall making sure we had a great time! We ordered calamari as a starter and it was delicious. I love when peppers are friend with the calamari, gives it such nice flavor. They were perfectly crispy too. I ordered a Caesar salad with salmon for my entree and that was very tasty too. The vibes in here are super chill. It's a perfect spot for a date night or girls night. The pace is a nice size but it's also intimate. And I love the decor. read more

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The food here was pretty delicious. We went during the day and sat outside, so we got to enjoy the nice weather. I didn't get much of the ambience inside but I was okay with that! read more

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Tried PARA during Queens Fest (restaurant week). Definitely recommend reservations. We sat inside but they do have a large outside covered patio. Service was good and food needed no notes. The winner for us were the crab Rangoon bao bun. They were like deep fried bao buns with crab filling, soo good! The salmon and pasta were also perfect. Portion sizes are plentiful as we had leftovers. I'll be coming back. Def recommend! read more

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Cocktails were amazing. I'd return just for them! Espresso martini was strong as it should be without all that creamy mess in it. Food was decent but only had the shareable plates. A bit expensive and next time would try an entree or just stick to the drinks. Waitress was very friendly. One thing we didn't realize that they added tip to our bill already which they did not share but I asked because she had the credit card reader at the table for us to pay and the options for tip were just a few bucks... so I asked then was informed. Odd for there to already be a tip... at what percentage? Didn't see the line items on the bill. So thats the only thing to know ahead of time... unless we were singled out and that's not normal practice. No clue. Good vibes inside though with solid music selection. read more

PARA - Honey dew and espresso martini (their version)... both delicious! - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I initially was under the impression that this was more of a restaurant but it's light bites and lounge. Even thought they offer entrees, that's still limited and nothing caught my eye. The food was cool (jerk chicken was super spicy), the drinks were cute and the service was efficient. I'm not a big hookah fan and that's their thing so the smoke kind of tainted my experience. It's trendy but for the price, it just wasn't for me. I didn't experience anything that blew me away or deem it as a must-try place when visiting like TikTok made it seem. read more

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I've had my eye on PARA for a bit and looking forward to a special occasion to go, so I got some friends together to go for my birthday. Love the vibe and atmosphere! As a group of 6, we ordered everything on the appetizer/small plates menu and then a few sides so that we could all try everything since so many items looked good! It all tasted great and our favs were the short rib dumplings! We ordered a plate of rigatoni, which was also good! Prices were a bit high for some of the dishes though. Our primary server was nice although there were definitely times throughout our entire meal that we felt rushed to leave, which was frustrating for a celebration. read more

Para was once one of my favorite places in Charlotte to go. I introduced my friends to it and Wednesday R&B night was always a great time. Great food and music and drinks. However I will not be returning. The last TWO times I was there it felt more like a club than a restaurant. I was groped once by a drunk man and when I called security nothing was done he then proceeded to curse me out and harass me until I left. Last Wednesday another drunk man cursed me out in my face because I asked him not to lean on me at the bar he threw money in my face and berated me for about 5-10 mins straight. Screaming in my face and calling me names. The bar tender saw and did nothing but say dont curse at her. No manager was called no security so again I had to close my check and leave because he wouldn't stop and I was afraid he would attack me. I am so disappointed in how these situations were mishandled & unfortunately I no longer feel safe attending this place specifically on a Wednesday night. read more

Overall, i would rate this restaurant 3/5 stars. Our waitress Camille was amazing. She was so helpful and made the experience great. The downside was when my friend made a mistake and spilled a glass on his pasta. My friend had a piece of lamb chop from another person at the table. We asked the manager JAMES, if we could get another pasta made/another lamb chop. JAMES came over to our table and rudely stated that he would not be getting us another lamb chop. it wasn't what he said but how he said it. Camille ended up getting a lamb chop for us anyways and the pasta was made again. The drinks were great. Food was good as well. Only negative was the manager JAMES. hopefully he gets better with knowing how to talk to people. read more

Great food & service! I highly recommend the spinach dip it was sooo good, and the garlic Parmesan fries with the dip were a hit!

This spot has an amazing atmosphere, a fantastic location South End, and an outstanding staff--definitely worth checking out. We stopped in for drinks and ended up ordering every appetizer on the menu, and I have no regrets. Since we made late reservations, patio seating was our only option, but with heaters overhead and pleasant weather, it turned out to be perfect. The place was packed inside and out, a clear sign that it's a local favorite. It was my first visit, but I'm already looking forward to booking another reservation soon! read more

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An unforgettable experience at Para! If you have never been to PARA, seriously....RUN....don't walk! It's located in the Southend neighborhood of Charlotte and you are guaranteed to have an amazingly memorable time dining here! Inside, you'll find a chic atmosphere with very modern touches. The food is phenomenally good, with a variety of options to choose from. Make sure to try the calamari as an appetizer, the perfectly seasoned lambs chops as your main, and a side of well-seasoned brussels! The drinks were also amazing! I'm an Old Fashioned guy and they have a variety of them - both regular and two versions with tequila! They do not miss! A major highlight was talking to their amazing Mixologist, Richard, who has been featured in Charlotte's Axios. He's the reason the drinks are ! Make the stop at PARA today and go on an unforgettable dining journey! read more

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Server took 15 mins to come to the table and then we were informed we had to be up by 10. We had an 8 pm reservation and they wanted us up and out bt 10. It's 9:50 and we are waiting on a hookah repack and food. How are we supposed to eat and be out by 10? Please keep in mind that apparently you have to "call in" and ask for a later reservation. That is not stated anywhere on line. read more

My only issue is staff communication between the waiter and hostess. They don't seem to be on the same page when it comes to seating.. My waitress (who was great. She was nice and attentive) told me I could stay but gave me a heads up another table is booked for the next time period. She said if they don't show up I could stay longer but if they do I have get up. Understandable. I went ahead and ordered another shot. The Host came over 2 minutes later (Host don't normally come over after being seated but I could be wrong) and said I had to get up because there's another table booked. I asked was the table here and she said no. I told her what the waitress said and she didn't care. The waitress came over and told her the same thing but again... didn't care and I had to get up.. I stayed another 15/20 minutes or so by the bar and as I'm sure you can guess... the table never showed up.. let the waitress do their job and handle the table. Host, stay at the booth. Outside of that, it is pricey but a good time. The DJ, food, hookah and drinks were all great. read more

The food at Para never disappoints! I've been to Para a few times as they regularly tweak their menu to try out new items. This visit was because the restaurant was part of the Charlotte Queens Feast restaurant week. I had the crab Rangoon bao buns that hit every time, the short rib with mashed potatoes, and the strawberry shortcake. The vibe of the restaurant is great. It's got a moody feel with great music playing. read more

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It a nice dim area for cozy night out on the town. The food was OK. Drinks were smoky. was able to get right into the bar. Bartender was pleasant.l read more

The drinks were amazing! They've got a decent selection of mocktails too. The service was good, however, it did feel like our waitress was bothered by us despite needing minimal help over the evening. I would've liked to see more variety in the small plates. The food we had was delicious. I absolutely hated the fact that they put the spicy crab on top of these pebbles in a dark restaurant. They looked like legumes because it was dark and half the table accidentally chewed on rocks. read more

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Para has definitely stepped up their game when it comes to their decor and lounge seating. It's way more relaxed and comfortable! The food is excellent! The salmon is very tasty and the music is always a vibe! Our server was very quick and friendly. This is definitely now a new Friday vibe or day party vibe. read more

Ambience is exceptional. I have had nothing but good waiters. Food is absolutely delicious. It is on the expensive side but so worth it. Don't just go and get the appetizers get their entrées! read more

PARA - They added a new steak entree ABSOLUTELY delicious. My gf and I love this restaurant! Will be back - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The drinks and food were good, and a cute aesthetic! Good music and vibes and the staff was attentive. read more

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Para is a beautiful space! Music is at a decent level where you can still hear who you are with. We had a reservation and arrived a smidge early and waited a bit before being seated. I can say the seats are a little close together but not awful. Our waitress also had a large party so probably wasn't attentive as she should have been. Food was pretty good but a little bit greasy. My drink was great! I had a drink with mezcal. It's a great date spot or night out with your girls! read more

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Cute little spot in South End! Tucked back a bit from the rail trail, but an easy walk closest to East/West station. We stopped in for drinks after dinner on a Friday. It wasn't particularly busy, many tables occupied but definitely seats available. I think they prefer you make a reservation, so we were not able to sit on the patio. The bar was nice though! I chose the caffe Reggio Emilia, which was delicious! It was also very creative, being topped with cheese. Don't knock it til you try it! Service was solid, our bartender was friendly and helpful with our questions. Parking may be a challenge, as there are lots around but they will fill up. Typical of south end. It's a little pricey, but definitely a great vibe and worth the splurge on occasion! We will be back! read more

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Wish I could do 3.5 stars. Love the NYC/LA vibe of Para. The black, white & gold tiles are the bomb. It's really dark so a touch more lighting would be great. Our server was fantastic and made sure those dinky glasses for water were continually filled. Now the meal - really enjoyed the watermelon poke w/not sure what the little "feta" balls were. Shrimp rolls talk about a small plate. Mostly bread not much shrimp. The lamb meatballs were tasty. If you're looking for a little spice the lamb meatballs have that kick. It's subtle but getting 3/4 the way thru definitely put them aside for dessert. The grits the meatballs came w/need a little TLC. I encountered instead of smooth creamy grits really lumpy and in some cases really chunky. A bit skeptical of the Wagyu. It's American w/no grade on the menu. Tasted like run of the mill NY Strip. Not anything I needed to pay extra for. Maybe it was for restaurant week but the entree portions were definitely entree sized and not small plate. Dessert was the really rich ice cream scope of chocolate cheesecake. It was divine. Now the not so great - unisex restaurants w/area mats down and it smelled like a porta potty. Definitely need more diffusers or not one but 2 glass automatic scent releasers. read more

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Drove all the way from Michigan to check this place out and it far exceeded any expectations. Not only was the food such a great experience, but our group sat at the bar and the service was just fun the whole way through. Location: stunning part of town, the location has outdoor seating which was super popular. Inside is just as gorgeous. Dark and sexy mood but not too dark where you can't enjoy the company Food: easily one of the best dining experiences I've had. The flavors of each dish was unique and we ordered enough to sample everything. Personal favorites were the hot poppers (not sure what the actual name is), lobster bisque (has a spicy kick to it), cauliflower, and the shrimp special. There was not a single plate we sent back empty. So good and surprisingly filling. Really enjoyed the drink options -- friends had alcoholic drinks. I had mocktaiks and highly recommend the Respresso in a mocktail version. My stomach already misses this place. read more

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added a 20% gratuity without asvising and was just two people. also added per check and not per table .was very sneaky about it. I will be disputing this transaction with my credit card . sneaky weird things and the food was honestly horrible. Had to send some things back. read more

Overall I really enjoy this place. I have it 4 stars because the service is iffy. I do REALLY enjoy the food. But waiting 25 to order another drink is not great. I will keep coming back to para though for the amazing hookah and great tapas. Also the music here is FANTASTIC!! Most places play awful music but para sets the vibe perfectly. read more

PARA - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I chose this place to pre-celebrate our V-Day dinner last night... First of all, the place had a VERY dark ambiance...almost black. The place was quite small/compact...but their mirror really helped in making the place feel a bit bigger. Still, for some reason, I wasn't too impressed with their decor. The overhead music wasn't my fave either...but at least they had one! Still, the place definitely had a city vibe...which I appreciated. One more negative...all the tables were squeezed in together, making it not-so-comfy. Plus, the tables were too small. Again, I don't understand how a place like this that specialize in small plates can have such small tables. It just doesn't make sense to me. Because of the tiny tables, they could only bring out a few plates at a time. It's probably just my pet peeves, but I just don't like tiny tables...or claustrophobic dining environments. Now the good part...the FOOD!! We ordered about 8 small plates to share. Our favorites were the Lobster Shooters and the Short Rib Dumplings, but also really liked the unusual Crab Rangoon and Lobster Toast. Korean Street Corn was good, but nothing to write home about (and overpriced for what it was)...and the Tempura wasn't what we expected (but then, we didn't read the print in detail lol). This Tempura (Fried Pepper) dish really grew on us though. We also shared their Chocolate Creme Brulee for dessert...and as expected, quite yummy! BTW, they even offered this cute complimentary appetizer...quite tasty and unusual! Overall, I loved the foods here. So innovative and eclectic (global fusion?)... plus, nicely presented as well, some that can be described as "food art". The drinks were a bit underwhelming. I tried this "Blue Moon", supposedly one of their more colorful, fancy drinks...and it wasn't really all that...in both taste or presentation. Lastly, the service here was excellent. Our waitress was Gabby, and she was not only friendly and attentive, but great at explaining all the drinks in detail. If based on the foods and the service, I would gladly give this place 5 stars. However, I just didn't love the small table, and the super-tight seating situation. Plus the super-black ambiance with Blaaah overhead music didn't help. Overall, I still really liked this place...and would gladly return to try more items on their menu...if not repeat those yummy Lobster Shooters and Short Rib Dumplings! read more

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Really enjoyed our evening at Para! I was a little nervous based on the reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised. I will agree that it's pricey for what you're getting, but we knew that going in which helped. My favorite part was how creative the menu was. Examples... an espresso martini with Parmesan cheese in it, a whiskey sour with sesame oil, Korean pasta carbonara, etc. For drinks, I ordered the Paul Wall and loved it. You don't often see tequila and egg white together, but it was great. For food, we ordered the short rib dumplings, spicy salmon, broccoli, and kimchi carbonara. They also brought us a complimentary watermelon wonton dish which was delicious. My 2 favorites were the broccoli and carbonara. The only dish I wouldn't order again is the short rib dumplings. They weren't bad, but a little dry. If you're looking for a unique tapas experience (and willing to spend a little more than average...!), Para is your place! read more

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