My husband and I were in Charlotte for the evening and we took a chance on walking in to The Degenerate. It was a Friday night two weeks before Christmas, but it was only 5:45pm so I feel like we got lucky. We were able to walk in and be seated right away. We ordered cocktails and embraced the tapas menu, ordering too many things to sample and share. We sadly had to leave some of it behind. Our waitress was a sweetheart and though the restaurant space was big and open, the warm wood and exposed brick inside made it feel welcoming and cozy. There was enough room between tables that we didn't feel crammed in and the table was big enough to hold all the delicious goodness. I felt like two top tables can sometimes barely hold your water glass and bread plate. We head to Charlotte pretty regularly for various things, and I would like to bring our teenage boys back sometime. I think they would really like the menu and style of the restaurant. Nice enough for a quick date night before and event, but casual enough that I feel like we could bring the teens and not have to "dress up". read more

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This is me and my lady's favorite date spot. Great small plates, great cocktails, rotating menu. Service is always quick, too. I do think the interior sometimes feels a bit too "open-concept," if you know what I mean... ...but who cares?! The food is great! Of the stuff that stays on the menu, I really like: the chicken sandwich, the tandoori carrots, the mussels, and the pierogis. As for the current menu: I really like the watermelon caprese salad, scallops, and curry chicken tacos. read more

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Came to the degenerate for a casual dinner and i felt like the ambiance and service were good, but we weren't very impressed with the food. We weren't super hungry so we just shared the lettuce wraps, wings, and pierogis. The pierogis were by far the best of the three and I liked the sauces they added with them, but the lettuce wraps and wings were just fine. I felt like the lettuce wraps had good flavor, but I would have liked other toppings on it. The wings weren't very flavorful or crispy and were definitely the worst things we ordered. I expected a lot more from the food when everything else was good, and I definitely wouldn't recommend here for anyone visiting Charlotte read more

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I went for dinner this past weekend and it was delicious as always. This place has stayed consistent, for brunch, lunch and dinner. Highly recommend the pierogis and banana peppers for appetizers. So good! This place rarely has a wait, but always has a good amount of people in there. Great spot outside Noda. read more

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I really enjoyed my time at The Degenerate. We had a group of 6 and came in around 11 on a Saturday. There were a few tables seated shortly after us. Even though the restaurant wasn't empty, it's a pretty large space, so it felt kind of empty? My only critique is that the space lacks personality. However, I've never been at night, so the energy might change once the sun sets. But whatever--we were there for the food! Our server was great and very attentive. We were all wowed by our food. Everything was fantastic! I got the Chicken Biscuit, and everything about the meal was perfect. I'm not sure what kind of batter they used on the chicken, but it somehow stayed crispy under all the gravy which was fantastic. Everyone was stealing my home fries, because they were also delicious! Great seasoning, too. My husband got the Waffle Wings which were amazing! I love the idea of the waffle batter--you don't have to deal with cutting up a waffle and chicken and making a mess of your plate lol. The whipped butter was so yummy too. Our friends also enjoyed their breakfast tacos and blintzes. I'm really interested in trying more of their menu! Highly recommend for great food and service. read more

The Degenerate - Chicken biscuit - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This place is great to get a late night burger, chips, pork sliders, and fried banana peppers. It's one of the only things open in the neighborhood, so you do have limited choices, but the things I listed have been good every time I've gotten them. I don't recommend the perogies here, as they taste nothing like an actual perogie - it's def their take on it. I usually just grab my food to go here now as I'm not a fan of the orange juice to sparkling wine ratio they give here for mimosas - note, too much orange juice (even when asked to be light on it). Service otherwise is nice, they'll get you seated, get your drinks, and get your food in. Food occasionally takes a while (that's on the kitchen), but most of the time it comes out within 15-20 minutes of ordering. The ambiance is mostly nice. I usually sit at the bar if I stay, so it's normally fairly quite, with the occasional loud person depending on how late it is. Come earlier if you want a quieter feel lol. read more

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Such a fun place to eat! The food and drinks were so good and unique. We loved the atmosphere with the open air front. We will definitely go back. Service was A+! read more

Came here for lunch and a show. Preset menu choices.( Turkish eggs, tacos, burgers, chicken on a biscuit. Friendly service and accomadating staff. Comfortable atmosphere. I ordered the Turkish eggs but the chili oil on the toast so spicey I couldn't eat the toast. The eggs were fine and fruit fresh. My coffee was so strong I couldn't drink it, I asked for tea and enjoyed that. My friends liked what they ordered. One ordered food choices by filling out a card and food brought to the table. Perhaps would return again. read more

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This is THE hidden spot of NoDa. A true shareable restaurant, not your standard "I could have ate 12 of these plates myself", and only have a forkful type of joint. I split 3 dishes with one other person and felt very full and satisfied. The food is fantabulous, the staff is always friendly, helpful and will provide the recommendations. They have a good selection of cocktails, beers and spirits. We were lucky enough to go during their 5 year anniversary where they had some special creations. I would STRONGLY suggest the chef(s) include the Gnocchi Poke as a staple dish. It was amazing. The Barbacoa grits were a little too savorful for what I was looking for, but still delicious. The Brussels were spot on. I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes, everything sounded delicious. read more

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Local gem. Absolutely cannot beat it. Best brunch in Charlotte. There is not a single place I would rather be in at 12 pm hungover on a Saturday/Sunday. I was heartbroken when they got rid of the Lox Nova Bites but the newer breakfast Banh Mi is an absolute sleeper, might be the best menu item. Turkish eggs, breakfast tacos, blintzes, all elite. Great hash browns (very important) read more

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What a debacle. Went here because I visited this restaurant on a previous trip to Charlotte. Everything was fine and I enjoyed that it's one of the few places you can get in quickly that also has parking. However this visit, our service/server was not good. She wasn't thorough when taking orders, and by that I mean she would leave before everyone was done putting in their orders. Or she might leave before you can ask a question. We had a few people order mimosas at our table, and we thought it might be more cost efficient to see if there was a carafe to purchase. We had to chase her down to ask this question. She informed us that wasn't the case but provided some off kilter math that ordering a bottle would be the same thing if not better. 28 dollars for 4 mimosas vs a 38 dollar bottle of champagne. I thought if there was a bit more left in the bottle it might work out. Y'all that's not the same, there definitely wasn't 1.5 more mimosas left in the bottle for that to even be close to comparable. Also on the final bill there was a 5 dollar OJ charge on it for maybe 5 oz of orange juice. I just ask for more transparency and not to feel rushed when making a decision. I was also charged for scrambling my egg and adding cheese. Fine, but let me know when I'm ordering. My food was good, a little salty, but I didn't mind. Everyone else seemed to have dry potatoes but otherwise I didn't hear many complaints. I really do want to like this place. But this last visit threw me and my pockets off. read more

The Degenerate - Meat and potatoes - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The two times I've come, this place has been empty. I'm really curious how it looks on the weekend. I enjoyed the lettuce wraps with a red wine. If you don't like spice, skip them. The dry rub wings weren't terrible, but the ranch was interesting--I wouldn't get that again. The sprouts were still tough, but reheating them the next day did the trick. This was a much better food experience than my previous trip! We enjoyed sitting at the bar with the restaurant to ourselves. read more

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We love this restaurant! Delicious food, good service, and a romantic ambiance. Perfect for a special date night. So many good tapas options, it's hard not to order the whole menu! read more

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I really enjoyed my visit here for brunch. The service was prompt and attentive, the food enjoyable, and the restaurant very cute. We ate outdoors to take advantage of the beautiful weather-- highly recommend. The blintzes were incredibly flavorful--sweet without being cloying but unfortunately the lettuce wraps were excessively salty for my taste. Still, I would return next time I'm in Charlotte. read more

This restaurant/bar that serves all meals of the day is one of my most reliable and underrated brunch spots. There are plenty of trendier brunch locations in Charlotte that don't have food or service nearly as good or consistent (my server is almost always Carolina, she's such a delight and very perceptive of my tables needs). Somehow, there's never a wait here. Given the above, there are times that I find myself here several weekends in a row. I've had many dishes here and I've never had anything bad. My favorites are the steak and eggs (served at brunch) and The Degenerate Burger (with beef, pulled pork, cheddar, provolone, confit onions, crispy prosciutto, BBQ sauce). Get the home fries (brunch), they're crispy and the best I've had in town. Update 1/19/25: Still an excellent restaurant, actually had a short wait to be seated as this place seems to gain popularity. The burger has changed entirely (feel free to compare menus on this review from this update and a year ago) and I may need to retract that from being one of my recommendations. The potatoe pave is an interesting side but leaves the center potatoes a bit undercooked. The restaurant also has a lot of extra space that could be utilized if they'd like to add some tables, but this could be intentional. read more

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The wings were delicious! Fried to perfection and the Brussels sprouts were delicious as well. Loved the sauce. Wasn't a fan of the ranch but it was overall pretty good. They have spread out seating and an outside area that's cute for date night. They also close later if you're hungry after 10pm read more

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Was in town and walked to a local place for drinks and a bite to eat. We walked in and I had a beer from the air bnb in my hand that I was finishing. Before we could sit, a man walks over without a word and snatches the beer from my hand. Then proceeds to say "you're risking my liquor license" as he is walking away. He doesn't have a conversation, he just accosted me in drive by fashion. Was I in the wrong? Sure. But still should not be treated as such. A few words exchanged and I would have been outside with the beverage and discarded it. I shared this sentiment with the man, who happened to be the owner, and he seemed to listen to me but didn't show remorse in the least. If his concern for outside drink is such, he should have postings to inform patrons outside of the entrances. The beers were enjoyable with a nice local selection. Lettuce wraps had good spice but a bit salty, and the pierogis were enjoyable. Experience would have been a 4 star review if not for the overly aggressive owner. The waitresses were kind and attentive. read more

The Degenerate - Lettuce wraps and pierogis - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Such an amazing experience! Visited on a Sunday around 12:30pm and pleasantly surprised to find it empty and no wait. Located in Noda, I for sure thought it was going to be busy. Either way, upon arrival, we were sat immediately. Samantha was our waitress and she was more than efficient and friendly. Gave great recommendations and even brought stuff over that we needed before we even had to tell her. Place in general has plenty of seating with a big open floor plan and even outside seating for those nice sunny days. Ordered their regular drip coffee and OMG. It was so delicious and strong. Exactly what I needed. Got their steak and eggs. Steak was delicious and their grits *chef's kiss* so delicious! French toast were nice and fluffy and we had no complaints. We will definitely return to try other items on their menu. They do have parking in the back of the building and also side street parking. read more

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Really liked the food here! So we popped in on a super rainy Thursday night - this place is close to my apartment so I'd been meaning to try - and they were relatively empty. We sat at a table (the bar and high tops are considered the bar area and so you won't get a server). Our server was nice, a little slower but felt like the right amount of space. We ordered food and kept waffling on drinks, though ultimately decided not to drink. I will say, you could get little 4oz pours of beer instead of a full glass, which was cool to me. You could make a flight or have a nice taste without committing to a full beer, especially if you just wanted to try. They also have some wines and cocktails. Food menu is a good size, not overwhelming. Everything we had (an entree and 2 small plates) was DELICIOUS and I would order again. Truthfully the one small plate would've been enough for my dinner, but was happy to nibble on everything. I think the squash was my favorite! Overall, good location. Feels like a nice meal, but you don't need to be dressed up for it. They have TVs if you're looking to watch a game, and the door can open like a garage on nice days. Perfect spot for a date, with a little walk in Cordelia Park after. They have a small parking lot behind the building, as well as street parking. Additionally, it's about a block from the 25th St. light rail stop. I'll definitely be back! read more

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For a Saturday afternoon, I was a bit surprised this spot didn't have more foot traffic. Not sure if it's more of a game-watching vibe for locals, but either way we didn't have a problem getting a table. I was here with my brother and he got the breakfast tacos while I opted for the eggs benedict. It was honestly pretty darn good and the potatoes had a slight kick and were super fresh and crispy. I do love people watching though and half the enjoyment of a restaurant is being around the other patrons, so that was the only mild letdown that it was sort of dead. But if I'm ever in town again, which is very likely, I definitely wouldn't be opposed to stopping in here again. read more

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Low key spot with some decent food offerings. Started with the gouchang (sp) flavored wings. Delicious. As entree got the salmon with polenta cakes. This was ok. Wasn't served hot and the salmon was overcooked. The flavor parings were unique but tasty. Definitely will come back and try something different. Sat at the bar. Waitress provided good service. read more

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One of my favorite spots in Charlotte! The small plates are easily sharable, and everything is fresh and flavorful. You absolutely must order the gochujang wings and pesto gnocchi - I get those every time. The pierogis and short rib are also notably delicious. The atmosphere is fairly casual, and the service is prompt and friendly, without any frills. read more

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This was the most disgusting meal I have had in a long time. We started with the Birra Deviled Eggs. Just no. The texture and the flavor were both awful. We also ordered the burger and it was salty as hell. We walked in at 2:30 not having eaten, and walked out feeling gross from the few bites we took. Skip this place. read more

Service was perfect very nice place to eat at the vibes are there and the food was good read more

The Degenerate - The drink was good but I was not feeling the lettuce wrap it was too salty for me and the crepes were so good - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

If you order one thing and one thing only at The Degenerate - GET THE TURKISH EGGS. This was hands down my favorite brunch of 2024, and I daydream about those Turkish Eggs more often than I care to admit. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and it was a very laid back casual vibe that paired perfectly well with our all out feast. read more

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If they toast my English Muffin till it's black for the egg Benedict I'll never go back !!!

Sit at the bar! Amazing drink and and food. The muscles were so good (ask for extra bread!). And also the steak/potatoes and salmon entrees were spectacular. read more

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I came here for drinks one night, solo. The ambiance was excellent, very modern, and minimalist. It was still warm outside, so the space was open, making for a delightful ambiance. The service was solid. Nothing to write home about, but prompt and friendly. I ordered a few Mariachi Statics, which were delicious. Easy to drink and well-crafted. Overall, it was a great experience. I'll be back, especially when it's warm out. read more

The Degenerate - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Quality has gone down hill. Food is bland or with flavor combinations that just don't make sense. It's become expensive. The atmosphere is also generic at best, while service is non existent. read more

I was feeling mid-afternoon sleepy on a 'summer' day... on my birthday nonetheless. My handsome hubby thought to take me to Degenerate! Greeted/welcomed, serviced promptly... no food ordered, but fabulous ambiance AND, evidently, they share a birthday with ME! No longer sleepy. Just, happy :-) read more

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Awesome food and service! Three of us shared the fried green tomato/pork sliders, brisket tacos, brussel sprouts, pierogies, mussels, and churros. They were all very good size for tapas. The one downside is that every dish was so good that we overate. If you're in the NoDa neighborhood, we highly recommend The Generate. It did not disappoint. read more

Came here for brunch with some girlfriends. Everything we ordered was delicious! I tried the monte cristo and cheesy grits and the blintzes. Would order again! I have also tried the burger and lots of the appetizers and have liked them all. Parking-- there is a small parking lot behind the building read more

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Great little spot in noda for yummy food and drinks!! I feel like people neglect the degenerate, but I always love the food when I go there. They are right along north Davidson street and their place is next to the hobbyist with some street parking as well as a small lot behind their building. They have a huge space, which they could fill out more, but that doesn't take away from the yummy food. We had the gnocchi and a caprese sandwich and it was perfect for us to share and even have some gnocchi left overs!! read more

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The salmon curry dish was really good, burgers were ok. Chips were bland. Beers were good :)

What a great place!!!! Intimate. Great service. And the food was excellent!!! In our party, we had the Salmon, and two people ordered the steak... It was incredibly delicious.!!!! Gluten free sauce was amazing. And, if you sit at the bar, every seat has its own purse hook, electrical , and cell phone charger!! read more

The Degenerate - Old fashioned - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was so tired after working and wanted a glass of Pinot. So I googled a place that would still be open after 9 in Charlotte. This place was a little empty when I first arrive. So I was a bit skeptical about the food. But, OMG! I ordered the mussels and if I tell you I sucked them down like a vacuum cleaner and almost drank the juice right out of the bowl. Instead I asked for another piece of bread. Greta and Tara treated me very kindly. I will absolutely be back. Oh and I ordered the whoopi pie desert! Hope it's as good as the meal and the wine read more

We're sure I'm underrated bar and food establishment. I've been there several times and had their terrific small plates, gnocchi is the best, but there are other great choices and I have to say as a try plenty of espresso martinis that's some very good establishments, The Degenerate has the best in the area. You should all try this place! read more

Such a cute spot located in Noda! It was my first time visiting and I was there for a group brunch. We were immediately seated and waited on. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu items (drinks included). I had the bacon, eggs, potatoes and toast and the potatoes were well seasoned and cooked. The bacon was thick cut which is my fav. The only drawback and this isn't their issue is the lack of parking. They share parking with a few connected businesses so the lot it always full and street parking spaces aren't readily available on weekends in Noda. Otherwise this was a great experience. read more

Walked over to The Degenerate for brunch yesterday morning with my family. We were seated right as they opened in their outdoor space. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits, and the meal left so much more to be desired. For the amount of grits, there was very few shrimp. I felt that the grits to shrimp ratio was very poor. Although I've heard good things about this restaurant, I likely won't go out of my way to dine here again, unless it's to try their dinner menu. read more

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Food and services were fantastic! Staff was Friendly and food came out promptly! Great drinks as well!