Loved it!!! A great dining experience. Food and service, by Molly, were top notch. Unfortunately, yelp pictures aren't too helpful since the menu changes every couple of months. Our group sat next to the kitchen. It was calm and clean. The gigantic doughnut is a menu staple for a reason and you won't regret it. I could do without the crushed Heath bar garnish. read more

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Couple of weeks ago, I finally went to Stoke in Uptown for a four courses Thanksgiving Feast. What I like about Stoke: its open kitchen and sleek tables, craft cocktails and farm-sourced everything. My meal was fantastic, every course and every single bite. However, THE DOUGHNUT was the highlight of my meal. A giant brioche (1lb) filled with rich pumpkin diplomat cream, and topped with spiced pecans. It's meant to be shared, but if you're like me, you don't share your desserts, then there was no shame having it the next day for breakfast. Five Yelps. read more

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Husband and I had breakfast here before we left to head back home. I will say; you are seeking variety for breakfast this may not be your first choice. The A.M. menu is limited to (3) "lite options", (7) full plate options and (12) side items to include the meats(4) and breads (3). I had the Avacado toast, which is served on Rye, over-medium eggs and sausage. My husband had stuffed French toast and an omelet. My Avacado toast was different than what I'm used to; sliced and laid over the toast as opposed to smashed/blended w/olive oil, ricotta type cheese, but it was good. Eggs were fresh, prepared as ordered and though the sausage was good it didn't have any kick/spice, which may be fine for most. My husband really enjoyed the stuffed French toast w/fruit and his omelet. The French toast was stuffed with a ricotta mixture, coated with Rice Crispys and cooked on a griddle I believe. Really different take on stuffed French toast but very tasty. I was confused as to why we were served toast that seemed to have been toasted twice and a bit hard to eat but it was left on the plate as was my frustration with it! Based on what appears to be a menu of fantastic fare, I think we would have really enjoyed the dinner as well but we had to get on the road so maybe next visit! read more

Stoke - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was amazing! Maria was a great server and educated us on everything! Definitely a place to go in Charlotte.

Loved our dinner here for restaurant week! The pretzel brioche was amazing and I'll definitely be back to eat that again! It came with 3 specialty butters including honey butter, a Dijon butter, and a Cheer Wine butter. They were all fantastic. I had the fettuccine for my meal and it was so filling and the shrimp in it were large and fresh. For dessert I had the donut holes and our server was not kidding when he said they were heavy! I could only finish about 2 after the rest of the meal. Our server was wonderful too; very attentive and had great suggestions. read more

Stoke - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Service was below average Food was not prepared well whatsoever. Fries were well undercooked and heavily salted. Ordered Hennessy margaritas that were decent. read more

Stoke - Fries, fingerling potatoes, and strawberry Hennessy margs - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great food and the ambience is perfect! Always look for opportunities to go there for a meal.

Nothing special here. I felt like I almost knew that would be the case when I realized it was in a hotel as hotel restaurants are typically expensive and just okay. We got the bread to start, the shrimp appetizer, a few entrees and sides. All were fine, nothing exciting though. And candidly nothing on the menu jumped out. I may have given it 3 star but the service was also super slow and blah and it was a Monday night. It was not crowded but water glasses were never refilled; the waitress wasn't helpful or knowledgeable about the menu. It was lackluster for sure. I wanted to try to stay for dessert since that gets hype but I couldn't talk my friends into it after the rest of the meal. read more

Surprised that it was inside the Marriott Hotel in Uptown. It was Pride weekend so the streets were so crowded, we walked 8 blocks through the throngs of people and it was worth it!! We shared the Burrata which was so tasty, I had the charred octopus, which might have BM been the best I have had and then shared the little gem salad with my daughter. What a fabulous salad with the egg and avocado. Highly recommend this place! read more

Great food. Nice place. Been there a bunch. Servers going downhill. Our waitress tonight didn't even tell us her name. Had on very casual jeans and couldn't explain some of our menu questions. Sad what's happening in service. read more

Look how huge that donut is!!! And it tastes just as good as it looks!!! ..It's a 1lb donut! AMAZING!! The cream is similar to a decadent whip cream. Cinnamon and sugar on top with heath bar. The perfect combination of OMG!!! DELICIOUS!!! It's really something you have to try, I can't imagine anyone not liking it. Could be a family dessert. So good!!!! read more

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Come here for someone's birthday and you won't be disappointed! They will serve you an amazing, cake-sized donut! Great atmosphere, great cocktails, and I loved the lamb and side of Brussels sprouts. Also went there for a ladies valentines night and enjoyed the special menu! read more

Stoke - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Was out with my lady enjoying some cocktails and stopped at this hidden not so hidden secret. Like you can see it from the street but may never stop to see how to get inside! Lol! BUT! If you enter near the coffee shop, Coco and the Director you'll see an incredible indoor foyer complete with an electric fireplace and Stoke in the corner. It's dimly lit to set the mood and the mixologist really know their stuff here. They'll make something based off what you like or pick from their diverse cocktail menu! I had a rather interesting conversation about local gins missing from the bar such as Conniption but I understand it's difficult to carry everything. I just like to support the local distilleries whenever possible. The drinks were made swiftly but accurately and not badly priced at around $12-$14 a cocktail. This isn't the spot you go for a jack and coke, here is the time to let the mixologist take you somewhere new. Allow them to experiment and deliver a tailored recommendation based on your likes. Two thumbs up over read more

Went here yesterday for my boyfriends birthday dinner. This place is amazing. Not only is the food delicious, but the employees are so informative, professional, knowledgeable! I love being able to come to an upscale restaurant and be given a 5 star experience AND have amazing FILLING food. Ugh. I adore this place so much. (You HAVE to get the Stoke Donut. Best dessert I've had!!) read more

Stoke - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The food was on point. The waitstaff was very knowledgeable and tended to our needs. The only thing I recommend is some light music. But the ambiance was good read more

Staying at the Marriott so had dinner here after checking in. The food was very good. I highly recommend the Kale-broccoli salad. It was so good and large portion. The Brussels Sprouts were also very good! Our server was great and provided solid recommendations! read more

So much potential!!! The flavors really come together nicely... However tonight Stoke managed to choke... Slow acknowledgement from server...slow delivering appetizer and to keep things interesting delivered salad , main entree and side all at once...REALLY??? Manager eventually came over and asked how meal was vs simply acknowledging the slip up...I don't want free dessert I want well cook fish that shouldn't be sent back to the warmer as I complete my salad. Never do I eat in the hotel where I'm staying...this experience has not managed to convince me otherwise. Hopefully the potential can be realized... read more

Great spot for dinner. They are on Open Table so easy to reserve ahead of time or for a weekend. First of all, if you are a cocktail drinker, they have an awesome assortment and make some creative concoctions. The menu is small, but detailed and creative. They have some great starters, including the charred octopus with chorizo and fingerling potatoes (DELICIOUS), pretzel brioche which comes with 3 butters, and the deviled eggs, all of which are fantastic. The 3 pretzel butters were pumpkin butter, a mustard seed butter and a cheerwine. They were each tasty in their own right, served atop of the pretzel bread which is keenly sprinkled with sea salt (excellent decision). For our meals, we tried the catch of the day (a snapper), the duck and the sticky pork shank with peanuts and a chili sorghum glaze. The meat was so tender and fall of the bone delicious. For sides, we tried the esquites (warm corn salad) and the broccoli. To my surprise, the broccoli is served as one large piece, charred and covered with harissa, goat cheese and mustard. SO delicious. For dessert, we HAD to dry the one lb donut, as it's been on my Charlotte Bucket List. We split it among 4 of us after all having apps and entrees and finished it. It is delicious, with a custard type cream in the middle, and covered with heath bar pieces. I could definitely eat more of that in the future :) Service is great and the atmosphere is romantic. read more

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The service is excellent. The food is even better. Whatever on the menu might seem like a weird pairing order it because the chef knows what he's doing, Everything is so fresh and delicious. read more

I like this place because of the comfortable valet and the nice atmosphere. But I had a worst experience at the restaurant, Stoke, yesterday 7/17/2021 around noon. A woman in the front is absolutely rude, her name is Jade. I've never seen that kind of person in a luxury hotel like Marriot. She ruined my day. When my wife and I arrived there, we realized that we have to wait about half an hour. So I asked her "Don't you need my name?", but surprisingly she answered "no, I remember everything, so you're good, just wait outside please." And I saw a family with two kids arrived behind us and I clearly remember that because one of kids were crying bitterly. Anyway, in about 30 minutes, Jade let them in first instead of us. She just forgot us. So I complained about that immediately, and I said "Hey, I came here before them." She was silent for a while she couldn't even see me. A couple of minutes later, she said "No you're not, you didn't come here before them." You know what?! She, Jade, glared at me fiercely and even shook her finger at me once and kept saying "You didn't come here before them." That was so rude and uneducated, ignorant behavior. I don't want to say "I'm correct, you're wrong." but my point is that she was arguing with me, arguing with a "customer". Let's say she's correct and I'm confused. Even so, she should've explained to me politely. That's it. Then I would have understood and taken a wonderful time with my wife at Stoke. I've been experiencing a quite various hotels. My wife and I were absolutely disappointed by Stoke in Charlotte Marriott City Center. I want to tell employer or a manager that an employee like that woman could be a representative of you. My server was Carson, she was so sweet and other employees were all nice and kind though. read more

This review is solely based on drinks and appetizers at the bar. Once we arrived I was very impressed with the layout and trendy yet comfortable feel of the bar/restaurant. I met a friend so we grabbed two seats at the bar and were very impressed with the cocktails and wine options. The bartenders were very friendly and also we definitely enjoyed watching the craftsmanship that goes into making the drinks. We enjoyed a few cocktails and got two appetizers, all great. I definitely look forward to getting back for dinner soon and will provide details on food...although I have heard and read (other Yelp reviews) great things! read more

Not your average hotel restaurant. All the flavor. Local, fresh, farm to table. Great ambiance. Amazing service. Also love that The Marriott will valet your car at no charge if you are dining here. It's a 100% recommend - must try. read more

Stoke - Fresh flounder. So yummy! - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Fantastic dining experience! Small restaurant in the lobby of the Marriott City Center hotel. They have starters/small plates. Our favorite was hands down the Pretzel brioche. The deviled eggs were solid as well. For dinner, you order your meat or salad and sides are served family style (for up to 3 people). I ordered the pork shank and was not disappointed! The meat melts off the bone into the delicious Chili-sorghum glaze, peanuts, benne sauce. I suggest the cheese grits (my favorite) and brussels as sides. To finish it off, you have to order their speciality donut for desert! Let's just say it's not your average donut...but it will easily feed 10 people! read more

Stoke - Pork shank with Chili-sorghum glaze, peanuts, benne sauce - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Chef Chris Coleman (formerly of McNinch House and The Asbury) does it again!!! Stoke is one of the best new restaurants Charlotte has to offer! We were lucky enough to partake in a Family Style meal at the Chef's Table. From beginning to end, a broad selection of amazing wood fired dishes inundated the table! Chef Chris makes "embered eggs" - basically an egg that has been smoked and cooked in embers. The white part has this incredible smoky flavor. The Frisee salad with slab bacon, avocado, bleu cheese and embered egg really highlighted this concept. Even better were the Deviled Embered eggs with Lusty Monk mustard and fried chicken skin - bites of heaven! Homemade pretzel brioche with blueberry butter, bacon jam and Lust Monk Butter were up next - fluffy, light, buttery - do it! The main dishes included Wood Finished smoked chicken, Sheepshead (the fish - meaty and mild like Grouper) on a sunchoke puree and my personal favorite, the Sticky Pork Shank. All of the sides were delicious - the rustic BBQ carrots were glazed with their own house made carrot BBQ sauce. The Butternut squash was accompanied by a lemon ricotta bed and mushroom (hen of the woods?). The Roasted beets with ricotta had a wonderful surprise at the bottom - sunflower granola with cocoa nibs - great crunch and great contrast. The grand final e was "the Donut" - this thing is large and in charge - it served six people easy - the house made brioche made an encore appearance filled with pastry cream and covered in Heath bar crumbles = unreal!!!! I loved how the brioche was warm and the pastry cream was nice and cool - so good! Chef Chris was an awesome host and walked us through each dish and its ingredients! Service was also spot on. Bottled wine prices were very reasonable. I recommend you check this place out before everyone else finds out about it and you can't get a table!! read more

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Horrribleeeeee Horrribleeeeeeeeeee I must say that I am high disappointed in the establishment. Allow me to start off by saying I contacted Stroke in hopes of having an engagement celebration dinner. I called the number on Yelp and the number on good (same number) and never got any answers. I called a total of 11 times between last Thursday and Friday night and got no answers. I left them a total of 3 voicemails where NO ONE bothered to return my call. I managed to get transferred to the hotel attendant on one of my calls where he confirmed that they were open. Long story short is I'm high disappointed in the companies ability to miss 11 calls and not return 3 voicemails... who does that? Apparently Stroke does!!! And to think I was bribing 21 paying guess with me. Their lost not mines... read more

So we've been here twice, this time was for breakfast as we were staying at the Marriott. The food is good, but the service is just horrible. Started off going to the host stand and she advised us it would be 5-10 minutes and to just sit to the side. Well 10 minutes later we notice people are walking up and being sat right away so we get up and ask. She replied oh I was looking for you and didn't see you. We were literally right outside of the entrance and she never once poked her head out or even called out for us. We finally get sat, and the busser brings us water and coffee, but my wife asked for a tea that just never showed up. It then took 30 minutes for the server who appeared to be the only one working to come take our orders. There was at least one out two people expediting orders and a manager running food but ignoring every other table. I had to stop him more than once to ask for more water and coffee and he didn't say a word and had this pompous attitude like my request was beneath him, and then sent the bus boy to come refill them. It took 45 minutes to get food and things were missing and it wasn't worth asking for because we were then riding to eat and get back to our rooms to check out at 11, when we went to breakfast at 915. The waitress apologized but it shouldn't be in her. The manager was clearly stuck up and felt actually taking care of people wasn't necessary. read more

Such a great place for a nice dinner, a girls night, a date, whatever! The food here is amazing and the cocktails are super fancy. Cocktails: I really enjoyed the stubborn mule drink I had during my last visit. Food: I have ordered the pretzel brioche both times I've been because the bread is amazing and comes out warm and it comes with some of the best butter, jam, and mustard I've ever had. And I don't even like mustard. I also highly recommend the salads: for 1 or to share family style. The fingerling potatoes are cooked perfectly and crispy. And if you like deviled eggs, those a dang good too.. and I also don't normally like those. And if you dare, order the donut... just plan to split it with a few neighbors or take some home with you. Atmosphere: Love the urban look and the soft lighting. It get's busy but not too crazy loud. And the service has always been wonderful! read more

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So this review is a week overdue and my apologies to Samuel as I promised I would yelp right away but it took some time to get this right. Person, place and thing.... Samuel, the amazing mixologist at Stoke! Personable and engaging with flair! Place is Marriott Center City in Stoke, a comfortable contemporary bar with great ambiance to entertain business associates as well as meet friends for an after work or dinner drink. Thing is by FAR the most amazingly delicious Old Fashioned I have EVER HAD!!! I could easily divulge the contents of said drink but I am reserving to do so in hopes you meet up with friends after dining out in uptown and stroll over to STOKE, a classy contemporary bar where the mixologists are knowledgeable and friendly, you can purchase an AMAZING cocktail with such a sweet flow of flavors and sit back and be an adult for an hour, enjoying the ambiance of STOKE where you hear good music but can still hear yourself think as well as your friends conversing. Samuel!!! You are excellent at what you do. You pour a fantastic drink and I have raved about that Old Fashioned to anyone who is looking for a great place to go. It was the flavor of that drink! By far one of the best drinks I have ever had in a bar the world over (yes I've traveled internationally many times.) Great job Samuel! Katie and I definitely give you five stars! You couldn't have done anything to make it better. It was perfection. Thank you. read more

Stoke - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I finally made it into Stoke! The ambiance was a great place for a girls night out. The restaurant wasn't too loud so we could chat and hear each other perfectly, the decor was clean and open with a trendy vibe, the seating was very comfortable and great for large groups. Our waitress was attentive and honest - especially when we were selecting our cocktails. She talked through the flavors and gave suggestions. They were all delicious (especially the mojito). The food can be shared or single meals. We had the octopus, short ribs, potatoes, peppers, and deviled eggs to share. I can't say that the main food blew my mind or was something I'll come back for, but it was good. I was comparing it to Good Food on Montford since the prices are similar, but the textures just aren't quite there. That being said, the potatoes were surprisingly good - crispy, easy to share, great sauce, well seasoned. Why we came: for the one pound, made-to-order donut. It was SO worth every last calorie. If I had just had cocktails and this donut, my review would be 5+ stars! The donut is a warm sugar donut with cream on top. It was easy to share and was so much fun. I love that you can add as much cream to your bite as you want (rather than it being hidden inside). Yum! read more

Stoke - Stoke's 1 Pound Donut that could feed 6! The warm, made-to-order donut is topped with a sweet cream and what tastes like toffee. - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great food, atmosphere, vibe and great service. innovative menu offerings-all fresh and suited to every taste. Open kitchen and neighboring bar area. Best hotel restaurant food I've ever had-BECAUSE a you can't believe it's a hotel restaurant--it's that good!! read more

This is the new restaurant in the Marriot Hotel. I've only visited for breakfast so far, and the steel cut oats with almond milk, vanilla sugar, almonds, and blueberries sounds more flavorful than it is for $6. The restaurant itself has a open floor plan, but the entrance area is a little confusing. I plan to return to try something on the lunch menu and hopefully have something more.....flavorful:-) read more

Stoke - Steel cut oats with almond milk, vanilla sugar, almonds and blueberries - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This bar has some solid cocktails and a casual atmosphere. It's located inside the Marriott Hotel. The bartender Sam is excellent! A good place to go if you aren't trying to wait in a line when you go out. read more

Stoke - French 75 made with vodka instead of gin, my favorite here - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love this place- definitely under the radar in Charlotte. Breakfast Review: The rice grits are out of this world! The service is a bit slow but everyone is super nice. My one complaint would be that they don't have a brunch menu on Sundays, only a lunch menu after 11. They were very accommodating, though, since it was only 11:05 and we were able to get breakfast. The fruit bowl was really fresh and we watched them shave the country ham that went on our plates! I'm pretty sure the delicious coffee is from Coco and the Director (also in the Marriott) and is a nice change from the black sludge some restaurants try to pass off as coffee. Drinks Review: The drinks list is awesome! We split one of their cocktails in a French press and it was a good value (2 drinks for $14). I'm not a huge fan of rum but it was still pretty good. I hope they add more pressed drinks in the future because the concept is really cool. We also got a loaf of the pretzel brioche and it was amazing! Definitely a cool spot to grab a drink and snack while in uptown. read more

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Yikes, this place was not good. We went for restaurant week and I got the pork belly and my girl got the flank steak. Both were very underwhelming. The potbelly was actually tasty but they only gave me 5 small pieces and rest of the dish was unappetizing. The steak was flavorless and chewy (we got medium) and the Brussels sprouts were just ok. This is with a very high price tag. I hoping this would be good but unfortunately it was a complete disappointment. read more

Stoke - Pork belly. Only 5 pieces!?! Disappointed. - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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DRINKS - I dropped by Stoke on a Thursday after work for a drink and quick snack with a few girlfriends. We work just across the street, so it should have been pretty easy to find. And, it was...and it wasn't. Confused? Yeah, we were too. You see, the signage isn't clear outside where the entrance is located. There's a sign by Coco - but, that's not Stoke. We ended up walking in through the Marriott entrance. We got there, but it felt awkward and if I were doing it again I'd go in through the atrium area. Once inside, the bar and restaurant are beautiful. Seriously, this is a gorgeous venue. The restaurant side - we were not there - has a beautiful open kitchen with tables surrounding it. The bar is trendy, but not over the top. The cocktail and wine menu has a great selection of not outrageously priced drinks. There are local beers on tap, with my favorite Wooden Robot Good Morning Vietnam currently available. The bar menu is small, but with selections ranging from chips to cheeses to oysters and a burger. We had a small selection - everything was tasty. Our server was helpful, unobtrusive and available when needed - perfect! There are no happy hour specials - I would like to see that change to compete with almost every other high-end restaurant uptown that runs specials from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Overall, it was a great experience! LUNCH - I went to lunch at Stoke on a Friday afternoon at 12 p.m. When I arrived, there was one other table in the restaurant. I always find it a little awkward to eat somewhere that is nearly empty - but, nevertheless we went forward with the plan. We both ordered the wood finished smoked chicken, i got a gem lettuce salad as a side and my friend got the carolina gold rice grits. The chicken was very tasty and juicy, but the skin was way too salty. The gem lettuce salad was small and unimpressive. The carolina gold grits stole the show - they were so very flavorful and creamy. The service was prompt and helpful. A manager stopped by to check in on the food and service and a server offered us some banana bread, that we didn't take her up on, (that she raved about) at the end of the meal. read more

Stoke - Wood finished smoked chicken and Gem lettuce salad - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Came here on a weekday night at 6:30 pm for a party of 3 (no reservations needed and we were seated right away). Food: This place follows farm-to-fork principles. We LOVED the charred octopus and the 1-pound doughnut for dessert (could easily satisfy 6 or more!). It was visually impressive and delicious. The shrimp and mussel paella and green farro piccolo were just okay. I probably wouldn't get the scallop crudo again (it was teeny tiny! we were left wanting more). Service: Excellent! Big thanks to our server Mike for the great service. Ambiance: Trendy, open kitchen, nice, plush booths, located inside the Marriott. Definitely worth a visit. Bring friends to try the doughnut! It's elevated the doughnut to a whole new level -- a must try! read more

Stoke - My friend unsuccessfully escaping the picture in the background. We LOVED the charred octopus. - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Our friends took my partner and I here for dinner while visiting Charlotte this weekend. Food was fabulous- I wasn't thrilled with the cook on my steak, but the cheese grits were INSANE and everyone else was delighted with their meals. Cocktails are awesome- plan on at least 2-3 when you go, because trying to decide on one is impossible. Our server, Pamela was phenomenal...she should be running the house. :-) Oh, and Pamela? I totally beat him in the Scrabble game that night! read more

Stoke - Pamela, here's the final score on our post-dinner game! - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We brought the mother her on Mother's Day and called ahead to make a reservation just in case. It's tucked away inside the Marriott, it's very open with brass fixtures and pieces. Our waitress came up and provided us with water and mimosas. A slight delay on her return during the entire service which is the reason for the 3 stars. We even had to stack our own dirty plates. I ordered the steak sandwich (med rare) w/ pimento cheese and fries. The fries were a mixture of fresh fries and slight over cooked ones. The sandwich was another story, very moist with amazing texture. read more

Stoke - Steak Sandwich - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Very impressed with this restaurant and the chef is the nicest! We started with the Mom's deviled eggs, farmer's salad, local cheese, and hush puppies. We ate it all, but extra loved the spiced on the deviled eggs. For the entrees course, we loved the Brussels sprouts with raisins (even though it was a side.) the farmer's haul was a veggie chili and shockingly good. For dessert, the donut holes with the whipped cream were our favorites! Service and ambiance were both on point. read more

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Craft cocktails Local beer Great food, amazing Chef! Pretty servers Phenomenal prices Located right inside of marriott with amazing ambiance. read more

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