Nestled inside of King Canary Brewing (Davidson location), Marlee Jeans is a fresh casual fare…read moreseafood restaurant with options for those allergic to seafood. Chef Erick + team take every measure to prevent cross contamination for those with allergies - whether seafood or gluten. I also love the way their set up is: order your drinks from king canary, order your food from the Marlee Jeans side. It's perfect for gathering with a group as they give you a number tent and the server/food runner brings you the food as soon as it is prepared. In my opinion, this prevents food from sitting in the windows and getting cold cause "it's not my table." The concept of gathering your own utensils (not plastic) is spot on as it allows those who only want to drink and sit and socialize not feel pressured to order a full sit down meal, thus washing cutlery that's never been used. For this most recent visit, I took advantage of their snow-weather special: $30 for 1 dozen raw oysters as well as their lobster Mac and cheese. Coming out hot and bubbly with a cheese crust, I had to wait for the Mac and cheese to cool off to eat. I sat at the raw bar and watched Chef Erick personally shuck my oysters. My short rib quesadilla was just as flavorful though I think I prefer the short rib panini instead.

Stopped by Marlee Jean's Raw Bar & Kitchen while in town and thought it was such a cute little…read morespot. The inside had a really fun vibe and decor, but we ended up sitting outside on the patio since we had our dogs with us. Super relaxed atmosphere and a great place to hang out for lunch. You order food and drinks at the counter and they bring everything out to your table. I originally wanted sweet tea (sadly they didn't have any ), so I switched it up and ordered their spicy Bloody Mary instead... and WOW. Holy moly, it was GOOD. Easily the highlight of the meal for me. We tried a few different things -- the tuna wontons, burrata salad with shrimp, panini, and potato wedges. The presentation was great and everything was decent, but the food itself was just okay overall. Atmosphere and drinks definitely carried the experience for me. Giving this one 4 stars because the vibe was really nice, patio was dog-friendly, and that Bloody Mary deserves its own shoutout.

We had a fantastic meal at Fin and Fino. We had the experience which or treatment which is the…read morechef's selection of seven courses the food. The food was fantastic. We can't wait to go back again. Service was perfect and the energy in the restaurant was great.

We visited Fin & Fino at Birkdale for dinner. As a bonus, they were participating in Savor…read moreCharlotte. We'd made reservations, were greeted warmly and seated immediately upon arrival. We didn't use it on this visit, but they offer valet service, which is useful because of the parking congestion that can occur at Birkdale. My first impression was that this is a very beautiful restaurant. There is lots of lighting, thoughtful artistic pieces, and it has an airy, aquatic ambiance. Even the restrooms were lovely! There is an outdoor patio, as well as a front dining area where the bar is, and a rear dining area with visibility to the kitchen. The front and rear areas are separated by a glass waterfall sign bearing the restaurant's name. We had an absolute outstanding server named Saige. She was attentive and made great recommendations for us. To start, we had Caesar salads. The presentation of these was unique, having somewhat of a ruffled appearance. For the second course, we tried the sautéed shrimp with Cajun spice and charred bread as well as bacon wrapped scallops with Calabrian tomato jam. Finally, for the third course, we had the hanger steak with blue cheese butter and new potatoes. I love blue cheese, and I really loved it as an addition to this dish. Every item I tried, I would order again. Unfortunately, we didn't save room for dessert, but we've heard they are fantastic...next time! After dinner, we went and sat at the bar for a little while, and the staff there was just as delightful. Dining here was a whole experience that I plan to repeat again in the future!

So, let first start off with the food and cocktails at Burtons, which always represents! I have yet…read moreto order anything that was not a hit. What really stands out with Burtons at Birkdale is the service! I have only eaten at a table once, I tend to eat at the bar. Like previous bartenders, today was no different. I had a great conversation with Sam this evening; who made the Pappardelle Bolognese recommendation. Great job Sam! She really made my dining experience pleasant with her conversation; without neglecting the other customers at the bar. As for the ambiance, it is always a nice place to dine. I am grateful to live walking distance from Burtons Management, keep up the good work. The staff seems to enjoy working at Burton.

Came here with a last minute reservation with my dear hubs the other night as he requested we go…read moresomewhere healthy. I was seated immediately while waiting for him to arrive. My server was amazing as we (Im)patiently waited for him. I ordered the roasted beet tower to start. Finely diced marinated beets with a thin slice of goat cheese topped with mixed greens and a vinaigrette. This dish tasted so fresh! My husband's only complaint was chasing the tiny beets around the plate (first world problems) I chose to have a cup of their creamy chicken soup. No rice, no potato filler - cream based, fresh chicken mushrooms and carrots danced around my mouth. Topped with Gruyère (I think) each bite was like a rich warm hug from grandma Our entrees arrived in a timely manner - him having the ahi tuna poke bowl. He chose to substitute the rice for mixed greens. He devoured the entree and noted the tuna being sweet for the longer sear - his fault, he forgot to ask for it to be cooked extremely rare or done raw, poke style as it was to be a poke bowl which is typically served raw. I chose the harvest bowl. A base of rice and quinoa topped with Brussel sprouts, beets, greens, goat cheese, and butternut squash. I chose to add grilled shrimp. Holy cow. I felt like all of the vegetables were home grown from the chef's garden. Perfectly roasted and seasoned. An impressive rice/quinoa topped vegetable ratio exceeded all expectations!!!

131 Main in Lake Norman strikes the perfect balance between upscale and inviting. The atmosphere is…read morepolished yet comfortable, and the menu delivers consistently well-executed American classics with a refined touch, especially the wood-fired dishes. Service is attentive without being overbearing, making the entire experience feel seamless. It's a go-to spot whether you're celebrating or just want a reliably elevated night out.

Still our favorite close to home. The burgers are the best…read morein all of Charlotte area, IMHO, & the trout is always good. My husband loves their pork chops & something else I can't recall. We both cook a lot and well so it's nice to have a meal out that is actually as good as your own meals at home !

We arrived on a Sat around 11am with 2 kids under 3 and as first timers. Absolutely fantastic…read moreexperience. Seated quickly with outside views. Our waiter Chris was proactive to bring goldfish for the kids and waters. Super nice guy! Oysters were delicious and the Stone Crab was out of this world. Love the fish tacos with hatche chile tortillas. Never had them like this before and they are amazing! Pickles are a fun touch! Plus the French rose was delightful. Thanks for an awesome lunch! The view didn't hurt either. See you next time!

Hello, Sailor deserves way more than a 3.3--it's honestly one of the most underrated spots on Lake…read moreNorman. A lot of the early negativity came from people comparing it to Rusty Rudder. I get the nostalgia, but let's be real--the Rudder was a dive with average-at-best bar food. This is a completely different level. Hello, Sailor is polished, fun, and has an atmosphere that actually feels like a destination on the lake. More importantly, the food is outstanding. Creative, well-executed, and far beyond what you typically expect from a waterfront spot. What surprises me most is how many people still won't give it a shot because of old opinions. That's a miss. If you go in with an open mind, you'll realize quickly this place is doing things right. It's absolutely worth trying--and once you do, you'll wonder why the ratings don't reflect it.

Really big fan of this spot! Great food, service, drinks and ambiance. Every drink I've tried and…read moredish I've had has been great. It's also reasonably priced for being on the water. I like how it feels like three places in one - there's an outdoor area, dining room and bar. It's also kid friendly - shoutout to our waitress for taking care of us and making sure the kids were taken care of. Would highly recommend for any occasion. And make sure to try all of their fun drink infusions!

Dined here with a group of friends for a Sunday lunch. The restaurant is dock side with outdoor…read moredining and a beautiful view. We dined inside with a comfortable dark wood setting. We had a attentive waitress, a nice Sunday brunch menu. The food was plated nicely, hot foods came out hot, prices upscale, portion size fine. We ordered items such as lobster chowder, frittas, turkey sandwich, hamburger, Greek salad, shrimp cocktail and crab cake plate. My salad was the last item to come to the table whole others were eating their hot foods.. One diner did not like her hot turkey sandwich as the bread was very soggy, otherwise everyone basically was satisfied with their menu choices. Overall a nice dining experience.

Food is well prepared and in good portions. The crab stuffed flounder was delicious. Good value…read morerestaurant!

Fresh Chef offers incredible food paired with fantastic service and a warm atmosphere. My wife and…read moreI highly recommend it!

Came here for a last minute date night…read more The lkn roll is a good "starter" sushi for non sushi eaters. They have rolls for experienced sushi eaters as well which is the one my husband enjoyed. The potstickers have an amazing flavor, highly recommended.

Stopped in around 1 pm for lunch on a Tuesday. It was quiet and we had our pick of seats. They have…read moreabout 16 different rolls plus sashimi, bowls, and appetizers. I wasn't looking for a beverage at lunch but they did have a full page menu of wine, sake, and cocktails. Their also had a long beer menu on their screens above the bar. Service was quick and the rolls were very good. The Not Your Typical Potstickers were a unique treat between the duck and corn dumpling - a great way to start the meal. If you're in Downtown Cornelius and looking for sushi stop by Cool Fish.

I have been hearing about Antico Italian Restaurant from my coworkers for awhile. Today would be…read morethe evening we would go to celebrate my aunts birthday,a party of three. They do not take reservations, so you have to get there to get on list. Today happened to be a perfect Tuesday evening to go; there was no wait. The waitress wasted no time to come over and share all the appetizer and main course specials. She did a great job explaining the dishes and answering any concerns. If she wasnt sure, she made sure to get clarification with any substitutions. Everything we had was very good. Each item was either fresh or well seasoned. After an amazing dinner, we were offered the dessert menu. We all were full but the waitress reminded us that we would get a complimentary teramisu or cannoli for my aunts birthday. We picked the tiramisu. Which was amazing. The ambiance is very warm with low-light dining. Will definitely be returning for special occasions or if company comes to town. See you again Antico

For such high ratings, the food was utterly disappointing. Wish I had spent more times to look at…read morethe reviews on the page instead of just looking at the overall star review of the restaurant. I shared the pesto cappelini with my child-it was not very good, we gave the pesto pasta a 1.5/5 Neither of us had much interest in eating more. My partner had the chicken cacciatore 3/5 rating. This was more palatable however, my husband says it's definitely not one of the best that he's had.. I server was nice and attentive when getting us the drinks, however, they did not check on the food quality once. But towards the end of the meal as my son and I were not touching our food, they asked us if we wanted boxes to go - it was quite obvious. They were trying to do this to free up the table. However, my partner was still working on their dish As we left the restaurant, it was surprising the line of people waiting outside for a table, I hope they had a better experience. The ambience inside felt OK, but it was nothing extraordinary, however, the weight staff all had professional looking uniform.

I've been a fan of NYBS's restaurant since they opened, and my husband and I would visit at least…read moreonce a month for dinner.  Unfortunately, after a few recent bad experiences, we won't be returning.   My biggest issues recently have been - * Excessive salt on the Salmon BLT sandwich and meatballs - formerly, two of our favorite dishes * Smoked salmon fonduta - heating smoked salmon made this a fishy, unpalatable appetizer * Hamburger overcooked and dry, even with the added (very thinly sliced) cheddar cheese * Soggy fries * Crabcake aioli too sweet * Not enough servers to handle the demand in the restaurant, and we've noticed some turnover, too   I appreciate that NYBS offers reasonably priced specials and beverages, but their food quality has declined significantly since we first started eating there.  The only things we still enjoy are the steak flight, wings, and gouda and bacon macaroni and cheese.  It pains me to say this, but we are done. The decline in food quality and inattentive service have removed this restaurant from our rotation.

My husband and I's favorite date night restaurant! The space is so cool - you are free to browse…read morearound and look at their groceries, pre-made foods, and deli case. They're PACKED on Wednesday nights because it's wine night so if you're coming for just food I would avoid Wednesdays. Their servers are all so friendly and great at making recommendations. I've liked everything I've ordered here except for Salmon -- so I would just stick to steak in the future. Even their coleslaw is amazing! We've come several times and have always been pleased. Prices are great, it's nice to be able to go somewhere for a nice steak but it's still in a casual environment.