Went with a friend to celebrate our birthdays, loved the experience from top to bottom! I got the steak bowl and a martini and it was fabulous-- our server Shay was amazing as well! Can't wait to come back. read more

STIR Charlotte - Sesame Steak Bowl -L Chicken Picatta - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food was amazing and Emma gave us awesome service! We loved the atmosphere as well, will definitely be back next time we visit Charlotte. read more

We've been to two other locations, and all have been phenomenal. We enjoyed the complimentary buffet. Chocolate chip cookies were soft. The brownies tasted like the air so not that great. And the mini blueberry muffins were standard. We ordered a Charleston omelette and country breakfast (eggs over medium, breakfast potatoes, grits, biscuit, and chicken sausage). Also, we had a pineapple mimosa jar. The country breakfast was good. Eggs were cooked well. Potatoes were flavorful as were the grits. Small order of grits, but with everything in the dish, it's more than enough. First time trying chicken sausage. It came in patty form. It had a nice, herby flavor, which was enjoyable. The biscuit was okay. Standard flavor. The omelette had a lot of cheese, which I enjoyed. The onions were good, could use some peppers to really set it off. The potatoes were good on my plate, too. Thought I needed them crispier, but they were actually good. The fruit was a bit small. 4 grapes, 2 melons, 1 pineapple, and 3 blueberries. Still were okay. The mimosa jar was big. Pineapple flavor was fine. Will order again when we're back in town. The service was good. Katie was friendly and knowledgeable. The environment was fine. Floors a bit too slick. Almost fell getting to my chair, then my chair slid across the floor. Almost fell then, too. read more

Stopped in while visiting family for dinner tonight. Avery was our server. I ordered the fried green tomatoes and crispy mahi bowl. My family has shrimp and grits and a burger. They enjoyed their entrees, I feel like mine was just okay. I'm use to fried green tomatoes being a little more crispy and the tomatoes firmer and the bowl had some good flavor but wasn't my favorite. I had some of their truffle fries and I would have been happier with that as my meal. Service was great and we lucked up with a parking spot right next to the restaurant, which I could see parking being a challenge. The rate to park was decent. Love how you can open up the inside to get a breeze coming in and we ate on the patio which was perfect. We also had a few drinks at the bar before getting seated at the patio and the drinks were good, the old fashion, the elderberry drink and a lemon tonic. read more

STIR Charlotte - Crispy mahi bowl - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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3.5/5 This was our first time dining at STIR in Charlotte. Overall, the experience was mixed. The steamed oysters were very good, and the Baja omelette was flavorful and well-prepared. We also ordered a vegan poke bowl to go and look forward to enjoying that later. The decor, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice. The restrooms were very clean. It took us about an hour to receive our entrees. The biggest disappointment was the chicken and waffles. The waffles arrived cold and hard, which took away from what could have been a great dish. The service was okay--not bad, but not particularly memorable either. Our server was pleasant enough and handled the table adequately. While there were definitely some highlights, especially the oysters and omelette, the issues with the chicken and waffles kept this visit from being a great first impression. We may give STIR another try in the future and hope for a more consistent experience. read more

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Looking for a casual spot, I'll be honest, STIR was not our first choice for a few drinks before our afternoon plans kinda location. But that's also bc I judged a book by its cover. STIR is a great venue for a range of folks--from the dressier to the more casual. You won't be disappointed. The drinks for brunch are very reasonably priced--as is the food. (I was very tempted to get the deviled eggs till I learned I would get eight!...). Bonus: Listen to the pitch about the different ice--also seen in one of the pictures. read more

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Trying to get a table for a large group, while in town for a conference, is no small feat. But thanks to local Yelp reviews, I found STIR Charlotte for our group dinner. Despite delays in getting here from our hotel (Bruno Mars was playing in Carlotte) we arrived to find a nice, relaxed but trendy vibe inside. The drinks were refreshing and potent and tables for a large group were more than sufficient enough at a high top inside. The specials were unique and it was hard to decide because they all looked appealing. I settled on the Bento Box and a French Martini. Others in our party ordered salads or steaks. Service was a little slower than other places I dined at that week, but it was a fairly busy night. Loved the bar layout and ladder to grab "top shelf" bottles. Great place to sit and take in all the activity in the area. STIR was less than a mile walk back to our hotel on a beautiful night. I would highly recommend this place and the menu has options to suit many tastes. read more

STIR Charlotte - Bento Box special. - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Really cute place and we sat outside on a nice sunny day. Loved the vibes of it all and their drinks were great and strong! Service was also very good. I started with two of their oysters and unfortunately they were not shucked properly where the bottom muscles were not shucked so I couldn't eat it in one slurp. I ordered the shrimp and grits and it's a huge portion. However, the sauce over the grits was incredibly salty. I think if the sauce wasn't on it, it would've been a great dish. read more

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I usually love STIR and everything I've had typically knocks it out of the park. This time I left feeling underwhelmed. I got the steak frites- medium rare. The center of the steak was a perfect medium rare, however the outer thirds on both sides were significantly more done. I wish they didn't put the steak sauce on the plate. I was expecting maybe a small drizzle of it, but instead the steak was in a large puddle of it. The steak is good on its own and the steak sauce significantly overpowers it. I was also disappointed that my fries tasted overcooked, or maybe like they were cooked in old oil. I wasn't able to eat most of them, but picked out the lighter ones and enjoyed those. Others at my table also got the steak frites and their fries looked like a better batch. Also worth mentioning, another guest at the table got shrimp scampi, expecting the typical shrimp and veggies over pasta. There was no pasta. Just something to keep in mind if you're expecting pasta with shrimp scampi! read more

STIR Charlotte - Steak Frites - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went for Brunch-Party of 7 We just ate at Stir for my husband's Birthday-Waiter was very personable and started out great, went downhill from there. Ran out of Bloody Mary Mix, no decaff, and cold almost inedible food. We said it was good ,why I don't know!!. We waited forever while a big table next to us received their food way before us. Waiter probably left it sitting because it was cold and dry. Definitely will not return & will not recommend read more

STIR is a vibe! We came during brunch and was pleased to see there was live music and a complimentary buffet. While the vibe was 10/10 food fell a little short. Steak was overcooked and there was barely any crab in my crab and shrimp Benedict. I will say the espresso martini was amazinggg! Probably one of the best I've had. read more

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The team of hosts we had were Jonah and Alissa. They were great!!! We had a little bit of a faux paus when we arrived and our table was accidentally given away but they made up for it. The food was very good. The service was exceptional and everything was prepared as ordered. I'd return again. read more

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We visited stir on a Saturday morning for a brunch. My friend and I totally blanked that it was Valentine's Day, but they had space at the raw bar! We started with a dozen oysters and a couple drinks. Their Bloody Mary was good, but not memorable. My friend got the elderflower sour, but it was a little too sweet. The oyster selection was great. I often get oysters and shuck them at home, so it takes something I don't normally get for me to order oysters at a restaurant. They had 6 varieties which was a good number. I loved the little sweets, I hadn't tried those before. I appreciate that this place separated the horseradish from the cocktail sauce too since I really love horseradish and don't like cocktail sauce at all. All the oysters were well shucked too. For mains, we split a chicken and waffles and a shrimp and grits. The shrimp and grits was awesome: creamy grits, seasoned shrimp, beautiful flavor, but not so beautiful to look at. The chicken and waffles was solid, but nothing to write home about, and again didn't impress visually. I think that this place would gain a lot by focusing on their presentation a little. While their brunch menu wasn't anything special, all the flavors were there. I would probably try lunch or dinner here because I'm somewhat curious about it, but I would say this isn't the most impressive date spot. I think the strong suit of STIR is definitely the raw bar. That being said, the service was awesome the whole time and the staff seemed cool. read more

STIR Charlotte - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We visited STIR for a client lunch event. The food was delicious and plentiful! Plenty of great apps including lobster crab cakes and Ahi Tuna. For the main, I opted for Chicken Picatta with Farro. This was by far my favorite bite of the day! For dessert, we had choclate chip cookies and brownies. Great service to our large group! read more

Super yummy food! Have to try the Lobster-Crab cakes (they are better than the broiled oysters) ... Lobster-Shrimp Mac was 10/10, and my friend got the chicken piccata that was also delicious! read more

STIR Charlotte - Broiled oysters and lobster-crab cakes - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Final night of a great girls weekend getaway! Only failure was coming to Charlotte's Stir. The ONE STAR is ONLY for the very sweet hostesses working tonight. We ordered the whipped feta for the table and it was very tasty. The waitress let us know the kitchen was backed up but shouldn't be too long. I was truly looking forward to the steak frites and fries. Maybe my expectations are set too high because I know how to grill steak and cook fries. Maybe I expect too much for food & service personnel in the this industry. The waitress did not apologize for the cold food. She only took it away and back to the kitchen. A manager returned with the second try. Repeat FAILURE. My friend at our table of 4 had two tries with her Mahi tacos. First go - cold fish. Second try - cold and barely any fish in the tacos. When the waitress came to see if I wanted a To-go box, I explained I'm not interested in taking this because it came out cold again with chewy fries like they sat under a heat lamp. She took it and walked away. Should I expect an apology from the person caring for our table, as a courtesy & speaking for the kitchen? High expectation! How is he kitchen backed up and serving cold food??? The only saving grace for this evening was the manager Gary. The waitress did go back and get him again.... I'm no longer hungry, so I guess that's gonna have be it for the night. read more

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Two big things that made this a three-star instead of four or five. The first was the time it took to eat here. We were one of maybe four other tables and it took about 30 minutes before our order was taken. The entire meal took too long for a table of four with a mostly empty restaurant. Secondly, I ordered the salmon and asked that it be cooked rare. I'm not sure they could have cooked the fish any more done that they did. It was charred on the outside and way overcooked. The entire bottom was black from charr. Overall the dish (salmon with farro) was good but the overcooked fish was a dissapointment. The rest of the tables entrees were really good. I don't know that I would say five-star level good but good enough. Each dish had a really good quality about it but was complimented with a disappointment (i.e. the lobster mac and cheese came with alot of lobster but there was hardly any cheesy sauce for the mac.). The restaurant itself is georgous and a wide open space. Beautiful fixtures and decor. Our server was very nice and cordial. read more

Their servers' attitude could be better and I'm disappointed in the food selection. I think they should hire a chef so they can have more and better options. I'm not trying to eat poke bowls at a place that I consider to be fine dining. The quirky lady working out front is very sweet and the atmosphere is nice but it doesn't match the servers and the food. read more

Easily the best meal we've had in Charlotte during our stay. 10/10 would recommend and eat here again! read more

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Me and my homegirl are visiting from out of town and came in for dinner. Our waiter Aiden was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor!! The craft drinks were delicious and the food was great! Definitely check this place out and ask to sit in Aiden's section. read more

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The service was SUPER slow. Our drinks mimosas and 1 cocktail took over 1/2 hour. My eggs Benedict took over an hour after I sent it back bcz the eggs were underdone. My friend never got cream and sugar for her coffee. It was busy - Sunday brunch time, but they really need to speed things up. read more

My mom and I had a lovely experience here. We sat at the bar on a Saturday around 3 to grab a cocktail and an appetizer. The bartender greeted us right away and gave us water. The drinks were well made and tasted wonderful. I ordered the old fashioned and my mom got an espresso martini. There is lots of seating inside so we had no issue finding a spot to sit. read more

STIR Charlotte - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My boyfriend and I came here on a whim on a random Monday for dinner and of course we were able to get sat right away with no reservation. We noticed it was warm inside so when asked about it, they mentioned how the a/c wasn't working which isn't their fault but I wish they mentioned that to us because we got sat. Our waitress came to greet and she was absolutely incredible the whole time with getting us ice water and validating my ticket without asking and much more!! I wish I remembered her name which I would come back because of her service. For appetizer, we got the peach and burrata which is seasonal and it tasted amazing with the combination but I wish the bread was a bit thicker. We got the lobster and shrimp mac and cheese to share which was good besides the fact that is was lemony which was very off putting. I got the spicy tuna bites to eat and the tuna was incredible and the toppings made the flavors mix together very well. read more

STIR Charlotte - Lobster & Shrimp Mac and Cheese - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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3.5 stars. Stir is in a great location and super pretty-ish and vibey looking. The food was mostly just okay to me - but I can see why people frequent this place. I think this is a great option for date night or a casual dinner with friends. If you're a more picky eater who doesn't venture out too far or have a more "classic palette" - I think this is a good option for you. The halibut was good but I wasn't a fan of the breading/light frying of the fish. The farro was okay and the vegetables it included was a few pieces of precut carrots. My fries were mostly soggy though whatever that sauce was - was delicious. I tried the pornstar Martini and it was good but incredibly sweet. My husband enjoyed the chicken piccata dish. Overall nothing on the menu was bad - it just wasn't anything I'd write home about. Unfortunately I think they lose some points for service as well. From a frustrated bartender who wasn't helpful to our food taking over 45 mins to come out - the staff here could use some extra help and kindness. If you're in the area it's an okay option. read more

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The oysters are pretty good here! Very impressed with the selection! Their drinks are always delicious as well. This is a cute date night spot. Our server was friendly as well. Will definitely come back read more

STIR Charlotte - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I go to the bar and order 24 oysters and an espresso martini. I wait over 20 minutes and my server finally brings me 12 oysters and says "I don't want you to wait longer than this to have something to eat" A different server comes to me and says "I'm sorry I had given your order to someone else, but they'll make your other 12 now" I proceed to say, " don't even worry about it because I've waited this long, I'm ready to check out now". My 12 oysters I had been waiting on, were then given to the couple next to me for free!!!!! and my original server didn't come to me again for the rest of the time. I'll stick to waterman!! read more

Found this place off of yelp and we definitely recommend it! They have an expansive wine and bourbon list with many additional cocktails to chose from. We got the steak tip bowl and holy combination of flavors and textures! It hit every want and need you needed from a meal! The environment is very swanky and we had awesome service. Shout out to our waitress Jade who helped make the night seamless and had many great food recommendations! read more

STIR Charlotte - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Came in with a group. We were seated within a couple of minutes of arriving since we had a reservation. The service was great, a little slow but it was a busy Saturday night and our waitress had two large groups in her section. The wine list and cocktail menu offered enough variety and everyone was pleased with their drinks. The broiled oysters had a little too much bread crumb compared to the actual oyster size. Several people for the steak frites and felt like parts of it were overcooked I got the shrimp and lobster macaroni and cheese and it had too much of a lemon flavor to it so I did not enjoy it because I was expecting it to be more savory than citrusy. read more

STIR Charlotte - Broiled oysters - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Aiden is the best!!! He provided excellent service to me and my dinner date that has a very strict diet/allergies needs. He made sure that all meal items requested did not have any of the items she is allergic to and he recommended some great dishes. I highly recommend the cheeseburger eggrolls, mahi taco and chopped side salad. We will be back again...I'm considering this location to host my daughter college graduation party! The vibe and atmosphere were appreciated after a long day at work. read more

Just like their sister location in Raleigh, STIR Charlotte was tasty and the vibe was right! The streaming music gives STIR a great ambiance, a TV in the bar was nice for game watching, the service was fast and friendly (thanks for figuring out a way to make me a hot toddy), and the bites are great. The baked oysters and crab bisque are not to be missed. The jackpot cocktail was an absolute crowd pleaser. Can't wait to return. Cheers! read more

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Came here on a Friday night with some friends and we ate outside because it was a really beautiful day. It was not super crowded at all and we were seated pretty quickly. Our waitress was very nice and welcoming and offered some great suggestions. I ordered the halibut piccata and it came with Farro and roasted veggies and it was delicious! I also had the flower power for a drink and it was great! Everyone enjoyed their food! They have a few vegan and vegetarian options so there was something for everyone! read more

STIR Charlotte - Halibut Piccata - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Chelsea S made our time at stir awesome! She truly is the best! Chelsea, food and drinks 10/10! read more

STIR Charlotte - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

First time at STIR, drinks were great! I love the concept with the ice, very unique. Would go back for the drinks and the drinks only. Food was okay. Went for restaurant week so got to try a few things. Tuna bites were good, nothing out of the water crazy though. Parm truffle fries plate was huge! Really yummy but a lot for two people. Tasted even better air fried the next day! Tuna poke bowl was yum. Leftovers the next day were even better. Heard the steak frites was good, looked like it was cooked well. Matcha cheesecake does not have a cheesecake consistency, didn't love it. I didn't try the chocolate cake but visual was underwhelming, didn't even take a photo. Small piece that wasn't evenly cut, with part of it being so thin it was see through, tossed on the plate. Service was good! Our server Chelsea was great 5/5! read more

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My friends and I had a pretty underwhelming/disappointing experience here. We arrived right at opening on Saturday for brunch after finishing up a road race and were excited to enjoy a delicious meal somewhere new. There were maybe 3 or 4 other parties but it was empty for the most part. Atmosphere/decor wise, it's very light, trendy, and chic, so definitely good ambiance overall. We were seated at a large booth and put our orders for drinks in first. We shared a mason jar mimosa and also got a spicy bloody mary. The mimosa was good but not chilled so I had to ask for a glass of ice. My friend's bloody took awhile to come out as well. And they did not serve it with extra olives as she had requested. We started with some broccolini appetizer and then for the entrees got an assortment of sandwiches, benedicts, and a scramble bowl. My friends also got some oysters that they enjoyed. That was probably their favorite part. The rest of the food took awhile to come out, considering it really wasn't that busy. On the bright side, the entrees did come with the small self-serve buffet at the center table - just an assortment of muffins, pastries, and light salads. I didn't get anything but my friends the tomato cucumber salad and some cheese/crackers. As far as the entrees go, definitely a let down in terms of flavor and plating. I had the breakfast sandwich and hashbrowns, and the bread was not toasted or buttered or anything - looked like it came straight out of the bag. They did cook it with the egg over easy instead of scrambled though which was nice. But other than that, just lacking in flavor. I should have asked for some hot sauce. My friend's lobster cake benedict was even more underwhelming. Plating wise, we couldn't even tell what it was at first and had forgotten what she ordered. The cakes were very small, and then the eggs and hollandaise were each in their own little saucers. Just a strange presentation that had us more confused than anything else. She felt the same about the taste as well. Overall, I want to say this place does have potential, but they need to improve their service (or at least speed) and fine tune the recipes a little more. I wouldn't be opposed to giving another chance, but I also wouldn't rush back before checking out some other spots. read more

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STIR is a great pregame brunch spot. Indoor-outdoor seating options and an indoor-outdoor bar, with a partially shaded patio. We had the Avocado Toast Bites, Eggs Benedict, Shrimp & Crab Benedict, STIR Deviled Eggs, and White Cheddar Grits. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. We lucked out with 70-degree November weather which made for a fun pregame ambiance. Definitely recommend STIR for Sunday brunch before catching a game. read more

I went here on a whim after work on a Thursday around 5pm . I was seated immediately and my server came right away . The oysters are fresh and delicious! My drink was the rose cocktail, to me it tastes like December lol like a Christmas cocktail. I think it's the peppercorn that they put on top . Nonetheless I will be back to Stir !!! read more

STIR Charlotte - Slay then Rose' - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Made a short notice reservation on a Saturday afternoon and was easily accommodated for an outside table. Seemed like the after brunch rush so the restaurant was empty. Bathroom wasn't terrible but still needed a little bit of tending. I believe they were also setting up the private room for a party. Wait staff was on the struggle bus though. Food came out slow. Only gave regular soy sauce with the tuna bites, I prefer low sodium as regular made them too salty. Had to request saucers or ramekins to put the sauce in which seems standard to me. read more

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Let me preface this review by stating although I gave this one experience a low rating it was solely saved by the Manager Katie! I've gone to Stir many times from looking for great cocktails and tapa after a Panthers' game to it be one of my many stops bar crawling on a Saturday night. Stir has always been a go to every time I'm in the area. However, this one particular instance was just not representative of all the good times I've had there, unfortunately. That day I hosted family in town for a few e attended funeral and we knew that we wanted to end our night on a positive note with drinks, laughter, and a great meal. In addition to a little birthday celebration for my sister who can from out of state. Once we were seated , and might I add my least favorite section at the far back of the restaurant that didn't have much of a view. However, we were more than OK with just being together at one of our favorite eateries! The experience immediately soured by the waitress that served us at night, her rude quips, short replies, and just an overall disdain that exuded from her turned us all the way off! So much so that we requested a new server... When the new server comes, unfortunately everything we had already ordered with our ticket just went wrong (to be expected but not to this extent). We were seated at 8:23pm placed our orders at least around 8:30, we didn't start receiving food until 9:45; on top of that my meal in particular took even longer as the new waitress literally informed me "oh I'm sorry someone else took your tacos, so the kitchen is remaking them now". I was shocked I was never told anything like that before from a server, but I guess I appreciated the honesty, but it just added on to the issues. Of course, once I finally got my plate. My food was ice cold which just didn't correlate to being told "My meal was being re- made". We requested to speak with a manager and Katie F. came by heard our grievances. Thanks to her we had the most amazing Turnaround to our evening. She showed exemplary customer service where the team initially lacked. Honestly we are not even the type to share grievances unless we are pushed to our limits. I most definitely will return solely because Katie saved our experience at the end of the day and we managed to have a great night thanks to her. Hopefully the first waitress can recognize those mishaps and make a turnaround because Stir is just the spot that's integral to a great CLT night out! I'm counting on you all when I'm recommending you to friends and family ! read more

STIR Charlotte - Mahi Tacos - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Got there for an early dinner ahead of the evening rush. Very nice restaurant with cool vibe - open with high ceilings. Server was very friendly and attentive. Checking in on us throughout our meal. Started with the Whipped Feta - good but expected it to be tastier. Dinner was great! I thoroughly enjoyed the Sesame Steak Bowl - very nice and delicious while my guests had no complaints about the Crispy Mahi Bowl and the Shrimp Scampi. We all went home with plenty of leftovers, too. Nice place, good service, and very good food. read more

Absolutely hated the ONLY ONE VEGAN available option. They need to add more vegan options on menu. read more

STIR Charlotte - Vegan poke bowl - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina