Gail and the Ivory Barn hosted my sister's wedding over the weekend and it was an absolutely…read moreSTUNNING venue. Gail is a total professional and made the entire process seamless and easy. This venue has everything you need for a perfect wedding day!

We had the most wonderful autumn wedding at the Ivory Barn, and I can't recommend it enough! It was…read morethe first of four venues we toured, and I knew right away it was the one. The property is timeless, beautiful, and offers a clean, simple yet elegant space to make your own. Gayle, the owner, was incredibly responsive from the time we booked through our wedding day - always helpful with suggestions and a thoughtfully curated vendor list. Our family and friends had an unforgettable evening. The views from the ceremony pavilion were absolutely stunning, and the entire venue is truly breathtaking!

We had on our wedding at Sapphire Hills event center on10/18/25. The venue was reasonably priced…read moreand the staff there were great to work with. They were accommodating and helpful and made sure our special day was perfect. The venue is very clean; floors shine. Big prep kitchen; lots of space for caterer and their team. Upstairs loft has lots of room and was a great space for our DJ. The owners listen to what you want in a venue and worked with us throughout our planning. We booked the venue in March for an October wedding and the venue staff kept in touch with us. There was an event the night before our morning wedding and the venue was immaculate. We were impressed; no sign of the previous event. I recommend this venue for your event. Beautiful property with great owners! Enjoy!

My cousin had her wedding her and this building is beautiful. They have plenty of parking, a…read morekitchen area, plenty of bathrooms, two levels and a beautiful staircase. They take care of everything! Setup, break down and they have an option to add on a cater and DJ! The inside is small but the building is beautiful.

As someone who owns an entertainment company and has worked hundreds of weddings over the years, I…read morecan confidently say that The Garrison is one of the best venues I've ever had the pleasure of working with--and we were lucky enough to have our own wedding there! Karen & Jerry are absolute gems. They were kind, accommodating, and incredibly easy to work with from day one. Even when we had friends step in last-minute to help with flowers and finishing touches, Karen and Jerry jumped right in to coordinate and make sure everything ran smoothly. Their level of care and attention made the whole experience feel effortless. The venue itself is beautiful, but it's the people behind it who truly make it exceptional. Can't recommend The Garrison enough!

This event space turned out to be everything we needed and more! The owner Karen was extremely…read moreaccommodating and helpful even though we had to book the venue last minute. The staff was wonderful and helpful and did a great job taking care of any needs we had on our big day! The decor all around is great for helping to make a beautiful wedding. Plenty of wonderful spots for your wedding photos as well! I will be booking again.

We had a great company event here last week. For a group of about 50, the back room was set up…read morebuffet style with Marry Me Chicken and Flank steak a the main attractions. They also had caesar salads plated at the end. There was a delicious charcuterie spread on a separate table as well as a scrumptious dessert table. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive, clearing empty plates prompty and checking in on drinks/refills. We had a microphone set up too to announce awards and everything flowed smoothly, all were in a good mood. This event was a hit. I look forward to returning for the next corporate outing! @azfitfoodfun

I attended a nighttime event, so the lights were on inside and out. First, there is ample parking,…read morebut parking could quickly run out for a large event held indoors and outdoors. It is a simple venue with adequately spaced tables and chairs. The decor is likely up to the renter. We had heavy hors d'oeuvres. What I ate was delicious, and I fondly recall the flavors of the tiny crab cakes. The dessert bar was ample, and the few I enjoyed were delightful. Service was excellent, as they kept the food bar stocked throughout the evening. We had a cash bar in the back that was popular amongst the guests. The venue is appropriate for weddings and other parties. We stayed indoors because it was a cold night. It is conveniently located in Huntersville, next to the emergency animal hospital. The only question left to ask is, what is the cost?

Swim area only: I drove an hour to see if this is something I'd want to do with my grandkids when…read morethey visit. Glad I did. First it's much smaller than I expected. I've swam in quarry's 20x bigger easily. This was MAYBE the size of a 50 meter pool ( Olympic). 2 places to jump in, there was no swing into the water, no zip line. No diving boards. No rock or beach area at water level. A small platform in the middle. Overall just not impressive at all. I can see why they have a 10-3 and 3:45 to close swim splits as it's so small it would become very crowded. I can see it would be a good place for locals to take a dip but at $30 plus you have to buy all food drinks there. Bathrooms were clean. Overall not a great experience

This is for the Open Swim area: It's pretty easy to do and find online that you need reservations…read moreand a waiver for each person. I would recommend the 3:45pm to sunset option if you are going in the summer time. The whole grassy area and patio is in the shade which was so nice. The life guards are friendly and we were able to try all the jumps around the area. 30$ per person, including the 5$ reservation fee. It's cash only once you're there, so plan ahead. When we arrived, we also got a 5$ coupon for the restaurant so technically it's like 25$ a person if you end up buying food. The food was reasonably priced and was good quality. They have beer on tap too that was 6$ for about a 12oz. Lots of areas to jump off and space to swim around without it being too crowded. You'll have to do a swim test which is really easy. You jump in, swim to the platform, tread water for 1min, and then swim to the exit ladder.

I attended a wine pairing here for the first time. I had never heard of Grape &Glass. Located in…read morethe Ollies/Walmart shopping center. Perfect setting for private events, girls or couple date night. This place is/ was a hidden gem. Unfortunately they are closing down this month. We had an absolute fabulous time. The owner sisters were extremely knowledgeable about wines. We ordered the wings and spinach dip, our friends ordered the charcuterie board. The spinach dip was to die for. The wing meat was seasoned and so good. There was also a fabulous DJ that kept the crowd engaged. I wish iI had found them sooner.

I was invited to Grape & Glass by my best friend for a wine and cookie tasting. I was not to sure…read morewhat to expect, but we had such a great time. Firstly this establishment is owned by two sisters. They were absolutely amazing, the ambiance was nice, a small intimate space but there was room enough to get up and cut a rug! Unfortunately they will be closing their doors permanently. This beautiful gem is located within a shopping strip mall and is so easy to miss, the vibe here was so good I hate that I have not known about them up until now as I could definitely see myself coming here more often now that I have been here. Parking was plentiful! Service was slow, but they were down about 4 staff members so there was literally only one person taking orders, preparing and serving the food, so we completely understood. And plus the service was great so it definitely made up for it! They paired the girl scout cookies with the wine and had us score the pairing. The host was very engaging and gave us a description and origin of each wine that was selected. I've neve experienced anything like this, it was so engaging and well orchestrated. They had a small menu of items that you could order for small bites. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip which was really yummy! And the garlic Parmesean wings, the wings had a bit of a kick to them and were a bit too salty for my liking, but they were cooked well and very meaty, if you like that sort thing! They also had 5 dollar drinks/cocktails available to order a well. The entire time they had a DJ playing all the hits and after the wine tasting, people got up and danced, laughed and had a good Ole time on the dance floor. It was such a great experience! I'm really sad that our community didn't show up enough to save this gem, I hate to see spaces like this go. But, I'm wishing the owners much success and blessings. Their closing day is March 14th 2026 and they are going to have a celebration, go out and support them!

Did an all white yacht party with a social group I belong to. It was abt 90 of us and they only had…read moretwo bartenders to serve us. So it was a bit chaotic when we first boarded, took a good while to get drinks but the bartenders handled it with grace and friendliness. The bigger portion of the boat was upstairs where it could fit more people. However the indoors downstairs did have ac and a few seats. Only were seats around the bar upstairs. The ride took 3hrs, on a beautiful day it's an epic trip. It was hot but no rain to ruin it so it worked out perfectly. They had a dj onboard, don't know if he is part of the yacht crew or if he was hired by our social group. In any case he was awesome.

Attended a charity organization hosted by the Urban League of Charlotte on the Carolina Grace Lake…read moreNorman Yacht and had a fabulous experience. The boat crew were awesome and vibes were spectacular. The are 4 rest rooms available and the I used was clean ( thank goodness) Amazing time to be had should you decide to rent the water craft for a function. Unika B. & Co.

I was really disappointed with my experience at the Speedway Club. I ordered the halibut (may have…read morebeen sea bass, it was in a tomato based sauce which included spinach as the base of the dish) along with a side of spinach, and unfortunately, neither met expectations. The food wasn't served warm, and the spinach was extremely bitter--almost inedible. I ended up sending the dish back and trying the Cajun shrimp ravioli (the ravioli had cheese and spinach in them and shrimp was the protein mixed with the ravioli) instead, hoping for a better experience. Unfortunately, that dish missed the mark as well. It was overwhelmingly spicy--so much so that it took away from any enjoyment of the meal. I am not sure if these are regular menu items as this was on 02/13/26 so it could have been the Valentine's Day prefixed menu, no idea, but it wasn't a great meal. Overall, the quality and execution just weren't there, especially for a place with this kind of reputation.

My friends and I went here and it was delicious. They were not busy at all and they had a few…read morespecials going on. The drinks were great and the food was even better. The restaurant was spacious and had plenty of seating. It also has a great view. I will definitely go back! Also the menu does change so if you have a favorite meal it may not stay forever! The staff and manager were so nice!