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!

Outstanding experience. I heard it was amazing and quite possibly the best restaurant in Lake…read moreNorman and I have to agree. Everything was excellent from the moment we walked in. The table was ready and ours for the evening. We were seated on the porch and were very comfortable there. We enjoyed the service from the recommendations to the banter. It really added to the experience. The food was phenomenal. We opted for a few small plates and one entree to share. This allowed room for dessert! Everything on the menu seemed perfectly crafted. Many unexpected dishes that we want to try. We ordered the heirloom tomato dish (a special), the sablefish, the brussel sprouts, and the yellowfin crudo. All of that left room for the deconstructed key lime pie. Delicious. Worth of reservations. Prime times book up and can book up a month out. They have an oyster happy hour, $2 oysters. I am unsure of the details on that. For reference, our meal with drinks was just over $170 for 3 people.

Last night, my wife and I decided to try Seaboy for the first time. To set expectations, this is a…read morepremium restaurant with prices to match, so I naturally judge the food, service, and overall experience by a different standard than I would a quick burger or wing spot. Seaboy absolutely delivered. From the outside, the building is understated and looks more like it belongs near the beach at Oak Island. Once you step inside, however, it is clean, classy, well-appointed, and charmingly coastal without being overly themed or tacky. It feels like the premium restaurant it is. We didn't make reservations because we arrived at 4:30 on a Friday and never expected the place to be completely slammed that early. Jackie, the hostess, took our name and phone number and promised to call as soon as something opened at the bar. Since there wasn't much room to wait inside, she encouraged us to relax in our car. Sure enough, about 15 minutes later, she called and made sure we got the first two available seats. Samantha, the bartender, was both an excellent server and a talented mixologist. She was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, somehow keeping up with all the drinks for the dining room without allowing anyone at the bar to feel ignored. I told her I wasn't much of a drinker but gave her the name of a liquor I enjoy. She created her own cocktail for me, and it was a solid 10 out of 10. Could I walk in and order that exact drink again? Probably not. Would I trust her to surprise me again in a heartbeat? Absolutely. My wife started with a shrimp appetizer that she said may have been the best shrimp she has ever eaten. I had the Caesar salad, which was the only part of the meal that was merely okay. It was beautifully presented, generously portioned, properly dressed, and topped with excellent cheese. Unfortunately, the dressing lacked the bold, savory punch I expect from a great Caesar. Our entrées, however, were phenomenal. I ordered the swordfish, and it was so good that my wife essentially took it over because she liked it even more than the seafood pasta special she had ordered. Fortunately, her rich, cheesy seafood creation was outstanding, so I was perfectly happy with the trade. I polished off her meal, then finished whatever swordfish she left behind! We ended with the deconstructed Key lime pie. It was flavorful and enjoyable, although, like the Caesar, I felt it could have used just a little more refinement. At one point, the chef and owner came out to the bar, shook our hands, introduced himself, and thanked us for coming. He stayed for a little friendly conversation, which was a genuinely nice and personal touch. Those minor critiques aside, the service, food quality, atmosphere, and hospitality were all excellent. Seaboy has immediately become one of our favorite choices for a premium meal, and the overall experience was absolutely five out of five. We will definitely be back soon. To those about to nosh, we salute you!

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.

I've been here twice and the waitress already remembers me, the drinks are so fun and tasty. But…read morereally I come for the bone marrow. I love bone marrow and this one of the few places in CLT that does it right! A hole in the wall with limited seating but definitely worth it. I'd make a reservation for sure, but definitely a hidden gem.

What a gem tucked away in a shopping plaza. We arrived early to ensure we were able to grab a seat…read moreat the bar and enjoyed talking to the bartender. We went on a Wednesday so it was half off bottles of wine. I absolutely loved the fried mushrooms and could go and just eat two orders of those. Everything was excellent though and I look forward to going back and trying out some of the seasonal options in the near future.

Went here for a special occasion, and the food was incredible. Beautiful restaurant, I could have…read moredone with more chill music and not so loud, but overall the ambience was pretty good. Pros: THE FOOD! Beautiful restaurant Cons: Loud pop music The so-so's: Nice waiter but a bit too chatty Customers looking sloppy as hell. What happened to dress codes at nicer places??

My mom and I were in town for a conference and wanted to go out for a nice dinner on our first…read morenight in town. I found this place on Yelp and we thought we'd give it a shot. It's very fancy, and attached to some kind of art museum. There are a LOT of stairs to climb to get up to the restaurant, so just keep that in mind. We were greeted and seated quickly. With so many good looking things on the menu, it was hard to choose, but I went with the wild mushroom risotto. I'm a sucker for a good risotto and this one was ... okay. The depth of flavor was really nice, and the parmesan crisp on the top really pulled each bite together. I wish there would have been more of that. In terms of texture, it wasn't my favorite. Had more of a grits kind of consistency than what I generally expect from risotto. My mom ordered a salad and specifically asked for dressing on the side and it came absolutely slathered in dressing. The waitress was nice about it and got the order replaced for us. Then for whatever reason, it took forever to get her attention again to get our check once we were finished. Overall, it was an okay experience. The ambiance is nice, the food was okay. I would have thought for the level of dining/price though that it would have been a bit higher end in the details.

This was our first dinner at Speckled Pear and - wow! The phrase "gourmet dining" gets misused so…read moremuch it's become meaningless. So how about, "epicurean"?, "gastronomic"? OK, I'll just say we had "da** fine" meals. Fresh, seasonal ingredients combined in some unique and surprising ways, beautifully prepared and so, so delicious. Just look at the photos of a selection of our dishes. This was well worth an update of my earlier review. First, Speckled Pear has removed the community seating and the prepared food, bakery and produce counters from my earlier visits and replaced them with true "restaurant" tables. The focus is now squarely on dining, with lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch service. And oh, there's still a wine bar and bottles are still available for purchase. In my humble view a significant positive step. Our servers were excellent, including helpfully explaining some of the wine options (my wife and sister-in-law ordered a flight). Still a fairly casual environment. Great acoustics- I hate echo chambers. We sat close to other guests but were able to easily talk among ourselves without hearing any extraneous neighbor conversations. Dare I say, Speckled Pear is now a {insert tire company name} star-quality dining experience. In Fort Mill! PS - It's a small restaurant which filled quickly and early on the weekday we visited. Reservations are recommended.

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.

After a day of visiting breweries, we were hungry but not starving and I thought tapas would be a…read moreperfect solution. Quickly Yelping "tapas", Marina's stood out with good reviews and a fairly convenient location. We took the Blue Line to Parkwood, a short walk from Optimist Hall, the food hall where Marina's can be found. We were able to score seats at the counter and immediately began ordering. The tomato bread was great and I also loved the patatas bravas. Croquettes and garlic shrimp were also easy on the palette. The food was tasty, filling and hit the spot. Service was quick and friendly. I love tapas because I don't leave feeling overly stuffed and there's the opportunity to taste a variety of items so if you want well prepared tapas in a fun environment, Marina's is a place to go!

If you put a Spanish tapas spot in Optimist Hall, know that we be there on opening day. This place…read morewas so good we went back to order a second round before we finished the first!!! Ordered: croquetas, pan con tomate +manchego, gamba al ajillo, patatas bravas, pimientos del piquillo rellenos, and the calamares fritos. Everything was absolutely incredible. In no order: -sourdough on the shrimp and pan con tomato was a delight. -everything was super fresh. -calamari was a delightful balance of light golden fried -croquetas were so good we needed two orders -shrimp and the sauce was fireeeeeeeeee Service was quick and super friendly!!! He told me I'd be back for more . We sadly missed the meatballs, but will return to enjoy each other's presence at a later time.

The food , service and setting was wonderful , the owner is a wonderful person and went out of his…read moreway to make sure we were satisfied . Delicious food and prompt service .. I highly recommend !

Looking for a place to have dinner and we were craving Italian. Ran across this restaurant that…read moreseemed like it was the only thing still open at 5pm on Sunday in these little towns. Upon arrival, we were in Awe of how big this place is. We were a bit confused on where the entrance was but we found it! This seems like a casual fancy place if it makes sense. You can dress up or down and it will still fit the ambiance of this place. Upon entering it is Grand! Plenty of bench and table seating with two bars and counters to order at. Since it was a sunday they did have one room shut off as it was not necessary to have that whole room opened up. They have plenty of outside patio seating over looking a fountain and pond. It was such a beautiful day with great weather and the views were amazing. Plenty of trees, water and plants to look at. You walk up the counter, place your order, pay and sit down with your alloted number. I ordered their Chicken Parmasean which was tasty but honestly nothing too WOW about it. They do have a limited menu which i do appreciate. Nothing makes me loose my appetite than a very extensive overwhelming menu to choose from. Great selection of wine and beer. They have a bakery section as well. Plenty of slices of cake to choose from. Napolitano, carrot cake, lemon, oreo, canolies and small ice cream cups. Great find and when im in the area again, I will definitely return.

We had such a nice afternoon at Foxcroft Wine! We decided to sit outside since the weather was…read moreperfect, and the ambiance made it such a relaxing place to enjoy some good food and wine. The service was wonderful from start to finish, and we even had the chance to speak with the general manager during our visit. I decided to try the pimento cheeseburger this time, although I typically order their mushroom pasta dish, which I always enjoy. The burger was good, and my mom ordered the rigatoni, which was also really good! We also ordered glasses of wine that we really enjoyed. While we were sitting outside, unfortunately a bug decided to take a swim in my glass and didn't quite make it... Our server was so kind about it and brought me another glass, filling it back up to where my original glass had been. The atmosphere was lovely, the food was delicious, the wine was yummy, and the service made our visit even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back!

Our book club chose this spot for our monthly meetup, and I think it may have just become a new…read morefavorite! We had 8 ladies and were seated at a high-top table with plenty of room for everyone. The atmosphere was great--not too loud, but we also didn't feel out of place chatting at a regular volume. It was the perfect setting for catching up and actually being able to enjoy our conversation. The service was excellent. Our drinks were never empty, the food came out promptly, and we really appreciated that we never felt rushed throughout the evening. The food was delicious, and most of us tried a wine flight and were very happy with our selections. We also loved that they were able to split the checks, which is always a huge plus for a group! We had such a great experience and will definitely be back!

My first time at Bohemian did not disappoint! We went at 6:30 on a Saturday night and there were 3…read morebarstools and one table open. Super cute inside and everyone who works there was super friendly. We sat at the bar and had a great time. It was a little warm inside, which makes sense since they had the doors open but that was our only complaint. Cheese board was delicious! Caesar salad with salmon was okay, it was the saltiest salmon I have ever eaten, wouldn't order it again. Deviled eggs were yummy, but hard to eat and very messy since they are piled so high. The wine we had was really good too. Would get it again without a doubt Definitely would come back! We parked on the street, but there are a few spots around the building.

This was a lovely and cozy space. The ambiance felt relaxing and laid back. I especially love the…read morebar stools looking out the huge open window. I mean, the view is a parking lot, but with great weather, it's forgivable. The bar has a very vintage homey feel. Almost as if you could be sitting in a living room. They had a beautiful NA cab that was very enjoyable. I don't miss the alcohol feels, but I definitely miss a tasty cab. I love places like this and it's definitely a place I would gravitate towards if I lived here. I would absolutely return when I'm back in the area.