Paloma is a beautiful location, and we really wanted to love our dinner here, but unfortunately,…read morethe food didn't quite live up to expectations. I ordered the pork belly bao buns, but they missed the mark for me. Coming from NY, I'm used to bao buns being marshmallow-soft and pillowy, but these were a hard, and the pork belly itself was quite tough. Our wonderful waitress noticed I only took one bite and brought the manager over. He explained that the cut is naturally mostly fat, which I understand, but the texture just wasn't quite right because it should be tender not tough. I declined a replacement dish, and he kindly credited it on our bill, though the interaction felt a little awkward. My husband's salmon unfortunately had a very heavy mustard flavor. The spinach farrotto underneath was quite salty. Since there isn't a kids menu which is fine, my daughter ordered the burger plain, but it wasn't really a hit for her. My coconut guava Paloma was okay definitely the best part of my meal though it tasted a little artificial. The ambiance has a lot of potential, and they had live music playing. However, it was a bit too loud for the space, forcing guests to raise their voices just to speak to each other. We also noticed our table hadn't been wiped down thoroughly before we sat down. The absolute silver lining of our evening was our waitress. She was incredibly sweet, highly attentive, and took great care of us. She is truly the reason I am giving 3 stars.She mentioned that they offer a completely different menu for brunch. Because the setting is so pretty and the service was so good, we might give them another chance for brunch down the road, but we likely wouldn't return for dinner. Proof that lighting and plating can hide a lot! Captured these beautiful views last night, even though the dinner itself was a bit of a letdown.

The ambiance was very nice, and the staff was pleasant and welcoming. The salmon was…read moreexcellent--cooked perfectly, moist, and flavorful--and was easily the best dish we had. The shrimp wrap, however, was disappointing. It had very little shrimp and seemed to rely heavily on overcooked bacon and an abundance of lettuce, which made it tough to chew and left it lacking balance. The menu offers unique flavors and creative combinations, but in this dish, there seemed to be more emphasis on presentation and concept than substance.

Wow! We decided to check out 158 as a pre-dinner drink spot. We all got drinks off the summer menu…read more The campfire old fashioned was delicious, however it was smoked a little much. If you like a smoked drink, you'll love it! The sour peach margarita was so good! The rim is dusted in sour sugar powder, which really ties in with the peach flavor of the drink. The peach martini was good! Very smooth.

We stopped here while exploring downtown. It's very classy and super comfortable. They have a great…read morecocktail menu and decent draft beers. Service was great.

Cute place, had a few beers with some mates. Tried the Hawaii coconut porter, very good! The kolsch…read morewas also good. The service was great and the lady who serviced us was very pleasant and helpful in picking out some beverages. Will definitely be back!

Awesome place. The unlimited mimosas are amazing land fresh. It a great place to even watch the…read moregames on Sunday.

Hidden away with a view of the lake is a cozy locale to enjoy wine or beer. With so many different…read morerooms your party will feel like they have their own section of the cottage to themselves. Lisa was very welcoming and happy to chat and connect. Whether you're seeking an intimate spot for date night or seating for a few couples to share a bottle, stop by the Cottage and relax.

Cutest lil place ever! Truly has that cottage feel! I found the staff super friendly- very…read moreknowledgeable about wineand the prices are pretty good as well! It's an eclectic maize of rooms or what seems parlor like in addition to outside seating! The customers were just as friendly. The store description says arrive as strangers but leave as friends and I'd say that true! We tried a crisp white wine, sat outside and enjoyed the view and endless people watching. They offer charcuterie boards as well to compliment your wine selection. It's on the south side of the lake! We will definitely return for sure!

Im not sure we got the full vibe of this place since we were there on a Sunday midafternoon. It was…read morejust us and four other people. But it was nice inside with plenty of vignette seating and table seating. The server was nice enough but he never checked back in with us about getting me another liquor drink, so I just had one since I didn't want to have to go find him to make me another one. Im sure had it been a Friday night this place would be lit and more fun but it felt like a coffee shop with alcohol on Sunday.

All recent reviews are 5 stars. That should tell you something. And owners are super friendly…read more Great concept but tough location, especially after Covid but that rooftop is insane. Probably best spot in Lake Norman! You have to go here to experience and appreciate it! I stopped in when there was a very bad accident on 77. I had one red wine on that rooftop so I could see when traffic cleared. But I ended up with a great experience. Very relaxing. If you want to unwind and don't want to travel to the mountains, pop in here and go straight to the rooftop.

Went in for a cigar I know I wanted and was talked into another, which I did not enjoy at all. So,…read morewhy the five stars? Because this whole compound, from the walk in humidor to the large indoor/outdoor smoking area and customer service were all top notch, and without question one of the best cigar stops I've encountered on my travels. I appreciated the cigar recommendation and don't blame the gentleman who helped me at all, but next time I'm going for my tried and true winning stick (or brand). Without question, I will be back!

Really a positive experience great ambience good deals knowledgeable staff very professional very…read morequantity experience well facility great brand offerings good parking highly recommended go see the boys and ask for Rob and Cesar for smiles!

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!

My husband and I have gone to Finn & Fino a few different times recently, and it has quickly become…read moreone of our favorite spots. It's a very nice restaurant, but they truly take you as you are--you don't have to be dressed up to feel welcome. Every hostess we've encountered has been incredibly friendly, and you can tell the staff genuinely cares about making sure you have a great dining experience. The manager even comes around to check on guests, which is a thoughtful touch that you don't see everywhere. They also have amazing happy hour deals, especially on the oysters. The French fries are fantastic, and the burger is just as good. We've had consistently great experiences and look forward to coming back again.

I love the cocktails at Bin110! While we were there, they had a wedding party, but service was…read morestill quick and efficient. The drinks came out quickly and tasted delicious. I would love to see a mint sprig in the Hugo spritz but it tasted delicious without it!

I was nervous to go to BIn 110 as there aren't a whole lot of people who look like me in the Lake…read moreNorman area, and it's hard not to be aware of that in today's climate. But, I was treated with kindness and respect from the moment I sat at the bar. I was made to feel like any of the regulars who trickled into the bar. I had a great conversation with the bar manager and bar staff -- as well as some of the best cocktails I've had in a while. In addition to having pours of hundreds of whiskeys, Bin 110 has an exceptional craft cocktail menu: I recommend the espresso martini which they can make as a classic, with bourbon, or their specialty salted caramel version. The salted caramel is great too. And the bananas foster old-fashioned was nice. I thought it'd be too sweet but it was perfect. You can enjoy live music, food, and more at Bin 110. It's a nice spot to grab drinks before an outing, a laid back date night, or to just shoot the sh*t after work, at great prices, too. I'll be back!