Love Idlewild. The staff are cool and laidback. The ambiance is calming and the cocktails are…read moregreat. Sometimes there is a wait but even then I've only waited for less than an hour.

AMAZING spot! One of the best lounges in Charlotte. Very intimate and romantic…read more You need to make reservations for the bar walk-in are welcome and they will sit you in the tables. Enjoy cocktails made specifically to your liking. If there is a drink you like they can make it for you based off what you like. Drinks we had was an Old Fashioned and a twist on a french 75 (made with tequila and passion fruit) need to try it. GREAT service mixologist here are amazing. Its a show! Thank you guys!

This is a bar for the GIRLS I was so pleasantly surprised when my partner and I came here and it…read morewas just the cutest little bar We came here to pre game dinner and it was a great experience the seating in here is limited but we had no problem finding a seat on the weekend. They have a bunch of different weekly things that go on here such as movie nights and so on. This is not a bar where guys can be dude bros this is definitely where the girls come to gossip and have little snacks and I love everything about that. The only men I saw here were with women and I think that was 3 including mine ABSOLUTELY coming back with friends and ordering a bunch of appetizers and drinks everything here looks as good as it tastes and the drinks are strong! The staff here is super sweet and just lovely

Found this gem of a cocktail bar last minute. To be honest, I feel embarrassed that I haven't come…read morehere yet. They've been here 2.5 years and from my first experience , they are absolutely crushing it. Dim lighting, beautiful bar design in a smaller space, and 90's-2000's hip hop was the perfect mix for a chill Friday night. Niaget took care of us at the bar (please forgive me if I got the spelling wrong!) and she is clearly a well trained mixologist. Cocktail menu is unique and the ingredients might seem a little far out, but trust the process. The drink pictured below was a bourbon-based (Old Forrester) custom cocktail that Niaget threw together. Hints of pineapple & mint mixed with my favorite brand bourbon made this an honest treat. I will be tossing this cocktail bar onto my favorites list and can't wait to go back.

This place is so cool. It is down an alley with a bunch of other bars! It's upstairs. It's small…read moreand the drinks and service were amazing! Shay was our bartender and she recommended a drink that she created and it was amazing. It was sort of raspberry and citrusy! We loved the vibe and the quaintness!

The ambiance is trendy, southern-rustic mixed with wood and night lounge vibes. The aroma of the…read moreroom smells like roasted marshmallows. The service is great and the bartenders are more-so artists.

I came here by coincidence and it became one of my Charlotte favorites…read more The staff was incredibly attentive, they gave us an appetitive drink or however you wanna call them and free popcorn. The cocktail menu changes every 6 months and this time it was famous pirates of history themed. Cocktails themselves were incredible. During the week sometimes they have live music and I'm planning to go back for that!!!! Loved it!

3.5/5 stars. Went back to Blue Door to give it another chance with the new menu... it's still my…read moreleast favorite cocktail bar in all of charlotte. The menu this time is theme park theme... again, a fun concept but not well executed. Pretty overwhelming, especially with the bartenders explaining the menu to us twice with the same spiel there is too much to look at it makes it difficult to pay attention to the drinks. I really did not love my drink (starbreaker?) you could only taste the lychee The bartenders not a vibe, it was not that comfortable to sit at the bar. They now serve food, hotdogs... which do NOT match the vibe at all, so that was interesting that their only food (other than the free popcorn) is not hot dogs..

I had an enjoyable experience. I ordered the NYC falafel which, although it could be a bit larger,…read morewas very good. The default side was fries and I asked if there were any substitutions. One was a small side Caesar salad which I got. I was disappointed in the continuing practice for restaurants to charge for small changes like this within informing the customer. Waitress was very nice, however and attentive. What is also quite unique about the restaurant was that you could order small 4 oz beers, just for tasting at $2-3 each. The place is quite large and must get incredibly noisy at times with the hard surfaces and multiple TVs. There is an option to sit directly at the bar or at tables.

I ordered takeout from The Degenerate, and overall, I really enjoyed my meal! I tried the pork and…read morefried green tomato sliders, dry-rub chicken wings, and pierogies. The wings were AMAZING, and the sliders were absolutely delicious! They were so good that I devoured them before I even thought to take a picture! Unfortunately, the pierogies were the one disappointment, especially since they were actually the main reason I decided to order from here. They were a bit too greasy for my taste. After eating two, I ended up placing the rest on a paper towel to absorb some of the excess oil, which unfortunately made them less enjoyable. That being said, I would definitely eat at The Degenerate again. I'd happily order the wings and sliders again, but I would probably skip the pierogies next time unless they're one of those dishes that are simply better enjoyed fresh at the restaurant rather than as takeout. Overall, there were definitely more hits than misses, and those sliders and wings alone are worth another visit!

My espresso martini with reposado tequila is the best espresso martini that I've ever had. There…read morewas enough froth on top of the martini which lasted until the last drop. I'll be back. There's enough space for small & large groups in the inside and outside seating areas. The service may be a little slow on Friday nights due to NODA being a popular area on Friday nights.

It honestly hurts to leave this review, but Chief's today is a shadow of what it was when it first…read moreopened. My latest visit will unfortunately be my last. When we entered, the staff didn't even acknowledge us, so we grabbed a few menus and went to find a seat. The guests sitting next to us had to let us know that there was no longer table service and that you now have to order everything at the bar. When we looked over the menu, we noticed it had been significantly pared down to very basic cocktails--a massive disappointment compared to the creative drink menus, milk punches, and rotating selections they used to feature. Hoping to still support a local neighborhood business, I went up to the bar to order, but I was completely ignored by the staff, so we left and headed to Humbug which never disappoints. It is a genuine shame to see how much this place has declined.

We got on the walk-in list 30 minutes before arriving, but when we got there, the host told us it…read morewould still be about an hour wait. There were several "reserved" tables that remained empty until after we had finished eating, so I think the restaurant could benefit from a better reservation system with more accurate buffer times to accommodate walk-in guests. To avoid the wait, we decided to sit at the bar, and I'm glad we did because the food was amazing. The fried chicken and waffles were perfectly seasoned, and the waffle had a unique texture and flavor that reminded me of a combination of a traditional waffle and a soft pretzel. The cheesy potato cake was absolutely delicious. The fruit bowl was also good, but I wish they had been a little more generous with the blueberry pudding. The shrimp and grits came with large tomatoes, which may not be for everyone, and my friend felt the dish was lacking grits overall. She didn't feel like she got her money's worth. Would I go back? Absolutely. My meal was delicious, and I can't wait to return and try more of their homemade, fresh dishes. I also think it's great that they partner with local farmers to help curate their menu.

I was very excited to come dine here but was left feeling very conflicted…read more On one hand, I had the best chicken and waffles ever. The chicken tenders were soft and tender, with a crispy and well seasoned fried skin. Not too strong, but just enough to really appreciate the chicken. The waffles had this really nice bouncy chew to it, similar to a mochi donut. Really enhanced further by the syrup and amazing texture difference when you get any of the crispy chicken over the waffle. But on the other hand, everything else we ordered and the service while we were there were lacking. We had a reservation for lunch on a Sunday, and were seated very quickly. But then it took a very long time for a waiter to come to us. Once the waiter did arrive, we weren't greeted or introduced, simply just a "know what you want?". On top of that, when asking what was in the quiche of the day and the market rate we got a "idk maybe 14 or 15" and then what we were told was in the quiche was just not true haha. We were told there would be some vegetables and cheese, but ended up with no cheese and a lot of potatoes inside our quiche. The food did come very fast after we ordered so that was a plus. I think the main reason this experience left a bad feeling was because the table next to us had the same waiter and got a completely different experience. The waiter walked them through the menu, told them about the history of the restaurant, and told them a completely different (but this time accurate?) price and contents of the quiche of the day! I'm glad the chicken and waffles were fantastic, but it is sort of hard to enjoy your meal when you see completely different service from your waiter just one table next to you :(

Great little neighborhood bar in plaza midwood, with an amazing playlist, 59 hrs long !! Also great…read moredrinks ! We came to grab a drink after a concert, found a spot at the bar. Interesting menu for cocktails. Very unusual and unique recipes. With down ingredients I've never heard of. Definitely crafting their cocktails. Service was great, the owner sits at the bar with customers which was cool. We scanned the menu but stuck to the classic Negroni which was made perfectly and their version of an espresso martini made with salted coconut foam. A very strong drink and I loved that foam! Good take on it. We had a great time enjoying our cocktails and listening to the music amongst our own conversations. Nice and chill place to hang out . Inside was cool with great artwork. They also had a patio too. I was glad to see they stayed busy til they closed at 1am. Really enjoyed finally checking this place out.

Lots to choose from on the menu. Came for the espresso martini, but it wasn't it for us. The fernet…read morebranca was off-putting. Definitely a unique take, but I didn't like the menthol/minty flavor. The peach beach drink was fun, but would've loved to see it just on the rocks & not frozen (perhaps an option?) - fun little beach ball stress ball on it, though! The staff was friendly and informative, as well as attentive. Also, the cheez-its were delicious as a snack. Cool spot for a cocktail with friends or a date. Room at the bar and tables, plus outdoor seating. Not sure the status on the pool table if you have to pay per game, but they do have one.

Eighty Eights Coffee & Cocktails was one of the highlights of my Charlotte trip. It was my second…read morestop of the evening, and from the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was on point. The live music was incredible and kept the energy going all night. I ordered the Espresso Martini and the Spicy Margarita, and both were perfectly crafted. You can tell they put just as much care into the drinks as they do the entertainment. If you're visiting Charlotte or you're local and haven't been yet, add this place to your list. Great music, great cocktails, and an overall experience that's hard to beat. There's truly something musical for everyone.

I came here on a date night and I was blown away with the experience. The environment is lit dimly…read moreand there is seating at the bar or in the floor area. I came in January and I believe this was their first weekend accepting reservations, so it was a little hectic, but everything soon calmed down. During the time I was having dry January, but the cocktail that I had was super flavorful and plentiful. A lot of times when you order a drink it is so tiny and not worth the money. I don't recall the name of the band, but they were phenomenal. All of the guests in the crowd were really nice. The lounge was not really packed because it was freezing outside and we were getting snow the next day. I had the opportunity to meet with the manager. She was very informative and sweet. I definitely look forward to coming back here again.

Honestly, DotDotDot made our night! The atmosphere is amazing; it's inviting, romantic, and cozy…read more The owner was so nice and talked with us at length about the bar's history and his personal experiences. You can tell he really loves what he does. THE DRINKS... all of the drinks we tried were amazing! Smelled and tasted fantastic. This is our new (for us) favorite bar in town, and we will be back! Can't wait for their next tiki event too!

I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that Dot Dot Dot sets the standard when it comes to…read morespeakeasies in the Queen City. They are located in the back of the Park Road Shopping center which isn't where you would expect to find one of the classiest cocktail joints in the city, but like any good speakeasy, they keep a low profile and looks can be deceiving. Membership is $10.00 annually, and they are very keen on making sure the place isn't overcrowded, so if you arrive without a reservation, there is a chance you may not be given a seat. It isn't to be snooty, they simply want to make sure that experience for all guests meets a certain standard, and to do that they make sure that there aren't people standing around the bar and crowding it. We took our chances recently before grabbing dinner nearby, and by a stroke of luck they had two open bar seats. Their cocktail menu is second to none. They have creative options cooked up by their mixologists, or they can serve up the classics. It's honestly hard to go wrong, I haven't had a bad drink here. The service is top notch. You can tell the people behind the bar enjoy what they do. Even if you aren't a big cocktail person and this may not seem like your scene, I still highly recommend trying it out sometime. It's a great experience!