Tucked away in a Harris Teeter shopping center in suburban Matthews, this terrific little tapas…read morerestaurant feels like it belongs in a more prominent spot, like SouthPark or Plaza Midwood. And as crowded as it was on our recent visit, The One may eventually have to seek out trendier, more spacious digs somewhere else in the Queen City. Until then, be prepared for a noisy ambiance, peak hour waits and tables that are a bit close for comfort. But the food and cocktails make it all worth it. The extensive menu of shareable plates offers something for every palate, from the tasty Fettucini with Roasted Duck Ragu and flavorful Braised Short Ribs to the amazing Oxtail Empanadas. Paired with a perfectly mixed Old Fashioned or a bottle of wine from their impressive selection, it adds up to a compelling culinary experience for anything from date night to an evening with friends. Service was excellent on our visit and prices were very reasonable for a meal of this caliber. Parking is free and super-easy, but reservations are highly recommended -- especially for weekend visits. My only gripe was the tightness of the space, which makes intimate conversation a bit challenging and the tables a bit crowded -- especially when you order a variety of plates. But if you can manage to visit on a quiet weeknight, The One will deliver a wonderful tapas meal that will have you planning a return visit before you pick up the check.

This place is just the best. The drinks, the service, the food... it's all amazing highly recommend…read morethis for a date night or a girls night out. Favs: drinks- Let's fiesta , snacks: zucchini chips, tapas: butternut squash tortellini. Hubby had the surf and turf: it was delicious and the chimichurri was fire. Sit at the bar with Jesse and Johnny.

If you're a foodie, I'd highly recommend! They're a small business, and update their menu regularly…read morebased off what's in season which I love. Really unique bites to eat, with a thoughtful combination of flavors and ingredients. It's a small spot with intentional design choices and a communal table. Outside of the incredible food, the service really stood out! They have a really kind, and knowledgeable team. We were also lucky enough to meet the chef who with his wife started the restaurant just about a year ago. They're just as warm as the rest of their team! Really looking forward to going back next time we're in Charlotte.

Finally made it to the Speckled Pear in Fort Mill. It was everything everyone stated, intimate…read morespace with beautiful and delicious chef created meals. We started with the caviar service (special occasion, I just retired!) and the bread service. The caviar was presented by the chef and we chatted about our favs and exactly where this round originated from. 10/10. For entrees my hubby had the roasted chicken and I opted for the shrimp. Both were excellent and very creative. Grapes on the chicken, it worked. To full for dessert but we definitely found a nice and nearby date night spot.

My favorite restaurant in Charlotte area. Chef and his staff trust one another and make my favorite…read moreseafood spot in NC. Been here 3 times, Tried most of the menu. Personally each element from appetizers, to oysters, to their staples and even the octopus which wasn't a my normal...it was tender with great flavor which surprised me . Grouper cheeks were amazing as well as any main even the steak or lamb shank which I had last visit. If you go by land or sea you'll be happy! Never disappoints The owner & chef is awesome & the staff takes pride in what they do.

Went in on a Tuesday night with a party of 6 around 8pm (close to closing time). Place was full…read morewhich is a testament to the reputation of Seaboy (a Michelin-starred restaurant in a town that is not known for high quality restaurants). Here was our experience: Ambiance: Very cute old building in Cornelius. Charming set up. Good for a date night or a smaller dinner. 8.5/10 Service: Our server was awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Also, perfectly attentive. 9/10 Drinks: I had a Jack 12 year for $24 (great price) and an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof for $18 (not bad). My wife had a cocktail which was great and lovely. Bartender was super friendly. 10/10 Appetizers: We ordered 4 oysters which were perfect, fresh and well accompanied by homemade crackers and sauces (10/10). Also, ordered the brussels sprouts which were solid but less spectacular than their description (8.5/10). Entree: This is the one area that was a disappointment. My wife and I shared the tuna with crispy potato salad. I was super adamant that we want the tuna seared/ as raw as possible. Neither my wife or I enjoy cooked tuna. We even joked with the server to just "threaten the tuna with flame" as opposed to cook it. When it came out, it was at least 50% cooked with a little bit of pink in the middle. My wife was super disappointed and this kinda ruined her experience. Maybe we should have sent it back but we ate it. 3/10 If the tuna was cooked correctly, I probably give it a 5 star because we really enjoyed it. But cooking the tuna wrong in a michelin star restaurant after how adamant we were is kind of a huge miss. Maybe we will give it another shot.

The food is amazing! I love everything. Never disappointed. Great staff. A go to for our family!!…read moreWe love Emmets!

This is a fun bar and grill in downtown. They have a good selection of food on their menu and a few…read moregood craft beers. The server was friendly and attentive. Parking is hard to find on the weekends.

Came here with a group of friends for dinner and drinks. The cocktails were good. The food was fun…read moreand tasty. It was really easy to get to by train. Cool vibe. Would go back.

The Degenerate is a cool, industrially designed space featuring great bites and drinks. What I love…read moremost is that the menu puts a unique spin on a lot of traditional, classic items. If you are looking for recommendations, I highly suggest trying: The Meatballs: A fantastic twist on a classic, served in a delicious lemon dill sauce instead of a typical marinara. The Sliders: Perfect pulled pork paired with fried green tomatoes and a tangy horseradish sauce. They also feature a highly creative and unique cocktail menu. Two of my personal standouts are the Beetle Juice, which incorporates fresh beet juice, and The Fishbone, which brilliantly highlights their house-made aquavit. Overall, it's a wonderful spot for a great atmosphere and an inventive menu!

This restaurant is beautifully appointed. It's intimate and small but not too loud…read more Our server was fantastic. He was there when we needed him and not when we didn't. Great recommendations! The drinks were great- we enjoyed the Smoke 'Em While You Got Em, cucumber kiss, and espresso martini. They were so yummy! Not too strong. Food was awesome- we loved the bread, catch of the day, Korean beef, Spätzle, cacio de Pepe. For dessert- pot de creme and Affrogato. Can't wait to come back!

Always a good time at Good Food. Shared a bunch of plates with my girls, and everything was…read moredelicious -- no time for pics. You can't go wrong with the mushrooms, bao buns, frites, korean beef, meatballs, beet salad, or seasonal dessert

Went to try DTR for the first time during restaurant week! The inside of the restaurant has such a…read morecool vibe and fun decor. It's very moody and would be a good date night spot! The food was amazing and we felt like we got such a great value for the Queen's Feast special they were offering. The service was good and everyone was kind. It was three of us in total and we enjoyed catching up together and participating in restaurant week here.

This DTR location is an attractive spot, especially the garden/fountain area outside. It is a great…read moredate night or friends night out spot for sure. The wine selection is impressive and they have great cocktails, typically seasonal rotating options as well. I enjoyed the caviar and chips option, flatbread pizza, and brussels. It was martini night which was a great deal on traditional martinis and the cosmo was delicious. The drawback to this location is parking can be difficult, so plan accordingly for your arrival time in case you have to search for street parking.

I visited Mariposa for the first time recently and I had a great experience…read more I went on Sunday during the Jazz Brunch. My favorite thing on the brunch menu by far were the Duck Arepas. It's a shareable appetizer but I think next time, I'll get my own and won't share! I also got the lamb burger with fries. The burger was cooked to perfection. Even the fries were really good. Parking was a pain... as parking in Uptown can be. However, the food was so good, I'll definitely be dealing with the parking hassle again the next time I'm in Charlotte.

The glass-surrounded venue is beautiful and the live jazz brunch makes it special. The duck arepas…read morewere flavorful and unique. Service was friendly. Only downside is the price is on the higher side and portions are small. Still a great spot for a nice brunch or date night.

Start with the service. Star was great. Entertaining, fun, and efficient. 5 stars to him…read more My wife and I shared the BLT with fries for brunch. Plenty of very tasty food to share. Dip for the fries was amazing. Made a ketchup lover like me forget all about Heinz! A bit spicy to boot. Live music at 2 in the afternoon as well. GREAT visit!

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.

This is a pretty nice location. They are fully staffed and there's plenty of parking in the shared…read moreparking lot. The place was clean and well lit. They have a lot of different decorations up for the holidays as well as items to support your holiday shopping. I hope you enjoy. Happy shopping!

My wife was approaching the counter and looking at a shelf. An employee asked "what are you looking…read morefor?" in a very firm tone. My wife responded ginger ale. The employee we don't carry that. My wife asks "do you have ginger beer". The employee responds "have you ever heard of walmart?". Another employee completely unprompted notices the employee is being rude and has to ask if everything is ok and to stop speaking that way to a customer. If you're not in the mood to deal with customers maybe take a break.