Queen MJ is the best. I would come were horrible food to have her as my server so I am so lucky…read morethat the food is absolutely fantastic. Drinks, service and food are 5 star in a super chill, laid back atmosphere.

If you're catching a performance uptown, this is the perfect spot for food and drinks beforehand!…read more The ambiance is great with its dark wood, downstairs community seating, and a nice, expansive bar area filled with high-tops (plus an upstairs dining space for special events). While the menu has plenty of full plates, I love ordering their shareables so you can try a variety of things. The lamb meatballs, mussels, fries, and Brussels sprouts are all fantastic, and the Farmers Board charcuterie is massive and delicious--perfect for sharing. To top it off, they have a unique custom cocktail menu where The Queen Bee and CLT Stinger really stand out. Service is typically good, and if you let them know you have a show to catch, they'll make sure you're out the door right on time.

Boy oh boy. This place is amazing. Of course we ordered the fish and chips. Had to get a second…read moretartar sauce. Everything was so dang delicious. We didn't like it. We loved it. Irish chicken curry was good too, but you can't go wrong with the haddock. Best I've had in years. Our service was superb as well. Bartender was helpful and staff were great. Our booth was cozy for just the 2 of us but we could have fit 6 more at the table. The bar and ambiance made the whole experience top notch. Can't wait to come back.

I came in for dinner during a work conference all by my lonesome. I took a seat at the front bar…read moreand asked the staff to help me decide on a unique Irish whiskey, I wanted to expand my horizons. I wound up taking down two different chilled whiskeys before switching to half and half beer and a couple of Boddington's. Hey, not my usual routine, but it had been a stressful conference... For dinner, I ordered the fish and chips for $25. Not cheap, but great quality. They give you one huge filet, perfectly crispy and nicely seasoned. The fries were crispy as well, with just a little flavor on them. I also got a bottle of Irish malt vinegar for the fries, some tartar sauce and half of a grilled lemon. The fish and chips didn't come with haricot verts or any other vegetable so I ordered some Brussel sprouts. Maybe to feel slightly less guilty, I don't know. The sprouts blew my mind, they had been flash fried, so they came with a little crunch on them. They also had a little balsamic glaze for even more flavor. Well worth the $7 and maybe even more. I received friendly personable service from numerous bartenders. The restaurant plays a variety of music between Irish and American pop. Great downtown spot to unwind and enjoy some good pub grub and beverages.

Tuesday trivia host is the best! He is so efficient and super nice. The burger and sweet potato…read morefries were honestly perfect, burger cooked perfectly. Trio dip is a must, I love that they include pita, tortilla chips, and veggies. I will be coming back!!! Plenty of parking in their parking lot.

We arrived about an hour before closing, and the initial hostess seemed hesitant about seating us,…read morewhich was a bit discouraging. Thankfully, we spoke with the manager, who was welcoming and assured us they could take care of us within the timeframe--and they did. The atmosphere is your typical bar setting--nothing fancy, but comfortable and casual. The menu has a lot of variety, including salmon, huge salads, sliders, nachos, taco pasta, and more. We started with the Caswell Sampler, which was really good and generous enough to share. I had the Chicken Cobb salad and would definitely recommend it--fresh ingredients and a good portion size. Overall, we had a positive experience thanks to the manager's hospitality, attentive service, and solid food.

Amazing experience, the food, ambiance, and service are top notch, 10/10, been here a multitude of…read moretimes, I've never seen an "African American" in here, that could just be my timing though, I can't recommend this place enough for anyone who wants a peaceful moment in time away from the rest of the world!!

Took one of Yelp's suggestions for lunch in the area (Thanks, Yelp!) and ate at the Irish Pub…read morecalled Nora Mac's. Lots of dark wood, dark green upholstery, and Irish Knick-knacks/advertisements/decor, plus traditional Irish music playing. There is also rooftop seating. I ordered the Lavender Gin Spritz from the seasonal cocktail menu, along with a starter of Bread and Butter (homemade Irish Brown Bread with a selection of freshly made butters) and The Orchard Salad topped with grilled chicken. The salted butter was definitely my favorite with the bread but it was fun to try the sweet maple cinnamon butter and savory fresh herb butter. Our food arrived lightning fast. Unfortunately the kitchen was out of apples, which would have added a nice crunch and tang to the salad, but I just sipped my drink (which was not lavender forward) to get that "bite" instead. Service was friendly and fast.

HUGE thank you to Legion…read more Our company, Opkalla, held its big team Midyear dinner at Legion last night (which I'm responsible for planning), and I was absolutely blown away by the entire experience planning with Gabby, through the event itself for about 50 people. Before I even get into the event itself though, none of it would've been possible without Gabby being such an absolute joy to work with throughout all of the planning leading up to it. During the planning phase she made my life about 100 times easier instead of harder, which is saying something because that's definitely not always the case with venues and I've experienced the other side of that coin elsewhere! From the second we arrived, we were treated with genuine attention and enthusiasm (not to mention, HUSTLE!) I was running around so much all day that I can't believe I'm blanking on a couple of the girls' names now...I remember Kayla's name specifically for some reason...but EVERY single server, bartender, etc working our event was absolutely AMAZING. (As an aside, I worked in hospitality for years, so I know firsthand how much goes into pulling off a private event like ours. Legion's team last night made the entire evening seem effortless.) Drinks were flowing and refilled so quickly, everyone was constantly checking in with me to see if we needed anything, the food was fantastic, and while I didn't catch his name in the middle of all the celebrating, the steak carver you assigned to our event was such a great guy too and SO wonderful with our team. I genuinely can't find the right -- or enough -- words to explain how impressed I was with the entire experience, from the planning process all the way through the end of the night. This was probably the first large team event I've been responsible for, whether at Opkalla or any previous company, where I actually got to relax at times during the event and almost felt like a guest instead of just the planner!! You have no idea how refreshing that was. (Not that I would've minded running around putting out fires if I had to; that occasionally just comes with the territory and was definitely the case earlier that day prior to Legion!) Legion handled everything so seamlessly that I barely had to do any "work" during the event beyond enjoying the evening and checking in with our team. It was obvious everyone had everything they needed, and even more obvious that everyone was having an absolute blast. Thank you again for making this such an incredible experience. It was truly one of the smoothest, most enjoyable events I've ever been a part of, and that's a huge credit to Legion's events team and serving/bartending staff. I can't wait to work with them again for future events, and to recommend them to others I know who are often in need of event venues! THANK YOU AGAIN, GABBY AND LEGION!

There is so much seating both inside and outside we didn't have to wait at all for a table on a…read moreFriday evening. Lots of families with kids dining around us, seemed like a very kid friendly place. We started with the pretzel rolls, which came warm in a small cast iron skillet with sides of beer cheese, pimento cheese, and mustard. They were good but I thought seemed a little overpriced at $8 for only 4 small rolls. The Juicy Jay chicken salad was phenomenal. The server said it was his favorite thing on the menu and I can definitely see why! Can't speak to the drinks as we were having a sober evening but they had beer, wine, and cocktails on the menu.

Angry Ale's has been a go-to for me for years. Whether it's drinks or food, they do a great job!…read moreDrink specials every day along with full bar. Food wise, their menu is large and it's all great! The wings both regular and boneless are great. They also have great burgers and sandwiches. I also have enjoyed their brunch as well. Parking can be an issue as their lot is free, but lots next to it are paid parking, so beware of that, it got me once lol Highly recommend!

Great service, food, atmosphere, ANDDD hours!!! It's IMPOSSIBLE to find good food late but this…read moreplace is my new fav! Kitchen open till 1 and food was incredible! But if you want the banana pudding, get it when they open so it's fresh. 12/10 experience overall though, I mean I came here at midnight and every seat at the bar was taken. Charlotte needs more places like this!!! The prices were awesome and drink menu and specials and patio are awesome too!!!!

Wanted to try out this spot the last time I was in Charlotte but didn't get the chance. Had been…read morerunning around Uptown and NoDa area all day and wanted to kick Happy Hour into gear and took the opportunity to ride the Lynx light rail down to the South End area. Vinyl bar was just a short walk from the Bland Street exit and really convenient to get too. The space itself is pretty cool and is music themed with DJs spinning most nights starting at 8pm. The overall feel of the space is industrial and appears to have been possibly a converted garage based on the rollback doors that separate the indoor/outdoor seating and door opposite the entrance doors. The menu offerings were pretty standard pub grub with salad options thrown in for good measure. I wanted to eat light her because I had plans for dinner nearby so I ordered a Caesar Salad w/ Avocado which turned out to be really good ! Nice selection of draft beers was available and I chose to the Kiran Ichiban. The ambiance here is really nice and can serve as a spot to catch a game, hangout for music listening or dinner.

The food is Amazing and the DJs are doing their job!…read more This last time a friend and I set at the bar and received Excellent Service from young handsome man (not sure of race...had tattoo....pretty eyes...light skin....wore hat...think he was black but not sure) while at the bar. The disappointment came when aggressive lady came in and motioned me to give my plate to her....she was Rude! She did ask if I was done or say excuse me can I take that for you etc... She busted motioned for me to give too her. Now this is my 2nd bad experience with the lady servers at this location. Not sure what the issue is but it needs to ve fixed! I wrote comment last year....got response to reach out to management etc. I did and too this day...no response back. I assume my opinion does not matter.

My first time at Napa and it was for the CLTFoodies Chef Battle! I arrived a little early and…read morewaited with a tall glass of wine in the beautiful bar area. I could definitely see my friends and I popping in before a movie or shopping for some small bites and cocktails. The hostesses escorted us to a lovely private room where we selected our seats. The food battle was 4 courses, so 8 dishes going head-to-head for about 38 ppl. I know the kitchen staff and chefs were bussing their butts to get these beautiful plates out, introduce their dishes while serving the main dining room during restaurant week!!! Everything was delicious, thanks to chef Kevin (Stonecrest) and Jeremy (Kingsley). I believe it came down to a tie with chef Jeremy taking home the win by most overall points. But the real winners were myself and my fellow diners as we had to request to go boxes by the 3rd round as the portions were not only delicious but generous. Everything from the tuna (that sauce should be bottled and sold) to the sweet potato gnocchi w/ fennel sausage (holiday on a plate), it was all delicious. ESPECIALLY dessert! That upside down pineapple polenta cake with mango sorbet should be tried by everyone!

Before I get into the food coma portion of this review, I want to set the tone…read more I'm a big believer in giving restaurants real, honest feedback. Not Yelp-warrior nonsense. Actual constructive feedback. This industry is brutal. No one opens a restaurant hoping to disappoint people. I also live by the phrase "don't knock it until you've tried it." If a first visit doesn't hit my expectations, I'll give a place one more shot before forming a solid opinion. That feels fair to me. Some may disagree. To each their own. This is where Napa comes in. I admin a very large, very active, highly curated Charlotte Facebook group called Charlotte Foodies. Napa kept popping up in posts with glowing praise. A couple of friends and I were indecisive on where to eat one night and made a last-minute call to check it out. Our first visit, if I'm being honest, was a letdown. The dishes were beautifully plated and the service was wonderful, but the flavors felt dull. Safe. Muted. We left disappointed. I considered writing about it but stopped myself. One visit isn't a verdict. We didn't reach out to management because we hoped it was just an off night and planned to give them another shot. Then the universe did its thing. I connected with someone closer to Napa's management team. After hearing about my experience, they asked for honest feedback. I gave it. No sugarcoating. Just constructive criticism. To their credit, management was receptive and invited me back to try their newly launched menu to show that what I experienced was not their standard. I'm really glad I went back. Because Napa at Stonecrest absolutely redeemed themselves. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Warm woods, deep green banquettes, soft lighting, and oversized fabric pendant lights that somehow make everyone look better than when they walked in. Cozy without being cramped and energetic without being loud. You sit down and instantly feel relaxed. This time around, we told our server to let the GM drive and bring out what best showcases Napa right now. Risky move. Correct move. We started with the bacon flatbread. Soft but sturdy crust that holds up to the toppings, a respectable amount of mozzarella, big bacon lardons that actually taste like bacon, pearl onions that stay sweet and restrained, and the perfect amount of hot honey for heat and balance. Nothing overpowered anything else. The ahi tuna tartare was one of the better versions I've had in Charlotte. Huge portion for the value with clean, precise knife work. The avocado purée with citrus vinaigrette complemented the chilled tuna without overpowering it. The house-fried wonton chips were light and not greasy. We ran out of chips and I shamelessly spooned the remaining tuna straight into my mouth. The herb whipped goat cheese nailed it. We've tried a lot of whipped cheese dips around town and many miss the mark. This one was creamy, thick, and balanced, not soupy or overworked. The herbs, hot honey, and spiced almonds all played nicely together, and the crispy crostini were the perfect vehicle. Easily shareable for a table of three and would make a great weekday lunch paired with the tuna tartare. For entrées, the crusted halibut was perfectly seasoned with a beautiful crust. It almost ate like a pan-seared chicken breast until it flaked and reminded you it was fish. Creamy risotto underneath gave sophisticated mac-and-cheese vibes, with blistered pearl onions, roasted carrots, and a drizzle of olive oil tying it all together. The mushroom sugo pappardelle, which is gluten-free and vegetarian, was the most talked-about dish of the night. Deep, layered flavor with incredible balance. The marsala sauce had real depth and a gentle peppery warmth. One of my dining partners normally avoids mushrooms and said he would absolutely order this again and recommend it. The Napa fried chicken delivered. Perfectly crispy but still light, juicy inside with just the right seasoning. Smooth garlic mashed potatoes underneath and a tasso gravy that was salty, savory, and slightly spicy. It gave elevated chicken cordon bleu vibes without the cheese. The charred broccolini was excellent on its own but even better dragged through the gravy. Dessert damage was done. All hits. No filler. The flourless three-layer chocolate mousse cake was my favorite. No question. Each layer brought a different deep chocolate texture, and the handmade whipped cream kept it from feeling heavy. Please give me another one to take home so I can maintain an emergency stash. The crème brûlée with candied pecans had a perfect crack on the sugar top, subtle sweetness underneath, silky custard, and that extra sweet crunch from the pecans. Classic and executed exactly how it should be. The apple caramel cheesecake is the cheesecake I dream about. New York-style. Ultra-creamy, no grit, no nonsense. The apple tasted like real fruit, the caramel didn't hijack the plate, and there was just enough crust to balance everything. If cheesecake is your thing, pa