Coming from Gastonia we stop in Belmont to grab a bite at The String Bean.First it was raining so outside was out of the question.Just in the door The String Bean is a sorta long narrow building.To your left a row of booth's small high tables and the bar which host their craft beers.To the left far end some really nice quiet tables for a little more private dining experience. Also a very full choice of what appeared to be an extensive wine choices.Right in the very middle just behind register The String Bean sells choice cuts of Ribeye,Filets,Salmon,chicken,Bacon from Wisconsin ( that was 14.99 a lb) Scollop's and their loaded baked potatoes.No onto our meal.During our drink order looking at their menu I requested their deep fried pickles.Sure glad I did.It was a thick slice dill pickle that came with some ranch.We both ordered a burger that was an 8oz patty with the Wisconsin bacon crumble up in the meat.I got their hand cut fries.My son got their duck fries which I later learned was cooked in duck oil.They both came out with what appeared to be a course ground Sea Salt.Fries where great.Or burgers where cooked to order.Both had Let Tom and The String Bean's signature sauce.If I had just thought to get grilled onions.These burgers where great to the last bite.Our experience was great. read more

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This place is a gem! Must visit in Belmont! Staff was very nice & service was on point. I loved that they had their own meat counter & the vibes inside were so cute. String lights everywhere, cozy & casual. We sat outside which was also really clean & they had fire pits outside for tables (such a nice touch). I ordered the Belmont Chicken Sandwich which was really good. I recommend with the spicy sauce. Will most definitely be coming back to try more food/drinks! read more

The String Bean - Belmont Chicken Sandwich - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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The food wasn't the best but it was tasty. The waiter was offended that I didn't love the shrimp and grits. He kept insisting that these were the best in Charlotte. They were not too my taste. However, he wouldn't leave us to eat our meal and wanted to prove to us that we were not appreciating the fine cuisine. It was so loud and the dining room was extremely tight. They hostesses were so very sweet! read more

Ordered a Turkey sandwich. The food was good sat inside. This is a place to go if it's 65 degrees and higher. They have nice seating outside with fires on the table. Inside though is a deli station and takes away from the bar ambience. Service was good. read more

Grace was such a great waitress, and the food was yummy. I got the Belmont Burger. Would recommend!

Service is excellent. Everyone on staff very accommodating and helpful. The gentleman helping out with the alcohol selection was knowledgeable and found the perfect drink for my husband. There is a $2 up charge on in house alcohol which is odd. The sweet potato fries are delicious but both my husband and I found our sandwiches were a bit bland. Great portion sizes and very nice atmosphere. read more

Me and wife wanted to have date night and we decided to head down the street in Belmont to The String Bean. Upon arriving I noticed that that everyone was sitting outside so I was going to be extremely comfortable. When walking in they have local beers set up in coolers and on the shelves which was great for me. We were seated and I started enjoying my beer and we ordered our food. My wife ordered the cowpig burger which she absolutely loved and I ordered a fried chicken wrap with sweet potato fries. The wrap was SOOOOO delicious and filling that my wife even commented that she hasn't seen me make a face like that in a while. I'll definitely be back for both the beers and the food. COVID is really messing up my reviews but whatever. read more

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Atmosphere was very chill. Staff was great and food was good! Wish I could have tried more! Neat spot read more

The String Bean - Figgylicious - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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Service has really gone down hill. My last two visits has been a through disappointment. I've left reviews on google and received no response. I'm a local to Belmont and SB was a go to place. No longer... read more

Parked in their lot by accident! And 6 went in, wonderful experience tonight. Fast, efficient service, ordered drinks and appetizers. Has great beer selection, chicken fingers were great, bison quesadilla and a crab cake all excellent. Would highly recommend this place. read more

It was good and the ouside area was super nice with music. I thought the fried pickles were cut way to big. I had the bang bang shrimp and that was very tasty. My husband had the hamburger and he enjoyed it very much. Is it the best restuarent we have been too? NO, but it was decent food. The waitress was super nice read more

The String Bean - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

Great location, but parking can be tricky on this side of downtown Belmont. Food is a tad overpriced for the quality (expected better based on word of mouth recommendations from friends who've lived in the area for years); the shrimp and grits will "put hair on your chest" from the amount of pepper. (Have learned to get satiate my shrimp and grits cravings at another downtown Belmont establishment.) But, overall, the atmosphere and interior design are fantastic. Only wish I could still drink wine -- they seem to have an excellent bottle selection to shop from! read more

Such a great little local spot in Belmont! The String Bean boasts a fantastic food menu, a great variety of wine and beer, and both indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a market and butcher shop in the same space so you can get meat, seafood and wine and beer to go! It's one of my favorite spots to take out of town guests or to grab food with my fiancé. Love love love the food here! The menu is pretty extensive and includes some great apps, sandwiches and southern style entrees. I'm obsessed with their Jive Turkey salad. It is huge and loaded with turkey, cranberry goat cheese, walnuts and veggies with a honey mustard vinaigrette- yum! My fiancé always gets the Southwest Chicken Wrap. We love their sweet potato fries on the side. Their burgers and flatbreads are always yummy, too! Definitely check out The String Bean if you are in the Belmont area! It's a hidden gem with so many delicious options and the staff is always very pleasant. We will be back soon! read more

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Sadly, the String Bean is not promoting social distancing during the global pandemic. It's unfortunate that we won't be able to go back when things open up. They have "fixed tables" so they can't seems to move the unfixed chairs so folks continue to congregate putting their staff and patrons at risk. If that's the outside I can't imagine the inside when restrictions are relaxed. In such a small town with more and more options, doing the right thing even when no one is looking is important. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! They use top quality products, much of it sourced locally and season it correctly. I encourage you to give them a try if you're ever near Belmont NC. read more

This was my first time visiting this location. Its in downtown Belmont NC and the mainstreet area is very vibrant with numerous shops and eateries. I was part of a party of 3 and when I arrived the other two members were already seated in a comfortable patio area outside. Our waitress was "Samantha S" and she came to our table quickly and took.pur order. Although she did seem attentive she did incorrectly record my order. I ordered a burger; "The Cowpig". 8oz Bacon infused Certified Angus Beef blend patty, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, brioche bun. The entree that our waitress brought was " The Chickenpig" Crispy chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, pepper bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, brioche. Samantha didn't offer to retrieve my correct order but only stated, "It's really a good sandwich". I opted to try the Chickenpig sandwich and it was good but nothing special. The chicken was plentiful and the bacon was a nice accompaniment. Overall the experience was positive but not exceptional. I'll likely return if given the opportunity. read more

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I was really excited to eat here. I met up with a friend, the menu has a lot to pick from but over all food, really skimpy on how much they put on. One piece of tomato on each side of the sandwich and barely any cheese. Probably the worst Tomato Caprese sandwich I've ever had. Also it said sour dough bread. That bread was grilled cheese bread. Very disappointed. read more

The String Bean - Tomato Caprese Panini - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

If you are in DownTown Belmont looking for an enjoyable dinner, maybe try another spot. Poor Service. Poor Management. Avoid getting the Blackened Fish tacos- First time in Downtown Belmont and chose to eat at The String Bean for dinner. Immediately upon entering there was clear confusion & frustration between the host staff and other guests being seated. This set a poor tone. Our waitress took some time getting to us to provide drinks so we were ready to order on her first visit. I noticed confusion at the table behind us where a bigger party was seated regarding the items on individuals checks. Once our food arrived by a separate food runner we were unsatisfied with the amount of fish given with the tacos. We are reasonable people, it could have been resolved easily. But the waitress did not attend our table again until bringing the check, so we had to opt for getting the attention from another server who was not friendly or eager to help us out. We just simply asked for our server or the manager in hopes to 1. See if the amount of fish provided was normal & if so 2. Ask for an additional side of fish even if needing to purchase it. Minutes later the manager came over with a short and defensive attitude, failed to resolve the issue, and didn't even acknowledge our empty glasses on the table. We are a younger couple, and can't help but wonder if we were not attended to with fairness because of this. read more

We had been wanting to try this local joint for a while. When we drove by and saw the lights and the fire pits outside it caught our eye! Inside you'll find rows of wine/beer and a butcher shop and prepared foods/some baked goods. To the left is then seating area/bar. There's plenty of seating inside and outside on their beautiful patio. We grabbed beers from the self-serve coolers in the store area. TIP: they do add a "corkage fee /extra fee" on top of the prices for consuming them at the table. They are the prices listed on them if you take them to go. We did not realize that and had an extra 2/per beer on our tab. The waitress was super sweet and explained it. Next time we will order from draft and not have that charge. Wish we had known prior but oh well, Learn from our mistake! Food and service was amazing!! The eggplant fries were delicious. We shared the bison quesadilla which was good and the chipotle ranch dressing complimented it perfectly. Husband had a burger which said was amazing. Overall a great experience. Can't wait to come back and sit on the patio! read more

The String Bean - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

I ordered a gift card. I was double charged. I called and asked if 2 cards had been sent and they could not answer me. After investigation, yes they sent 2. They did NOT do the proper thing. They notified the recipient after I told them not to, canceled the second card and credited me. I said not to. I am so angry and embarrassed to have the person receive a card then take it away. Worst customer service ever. I was told oh this happens. What? They need to swollow the money and leave the person with card Horrible management . Stay away from gift cards! read more

My book club decided to meet here for dinner on 9/21/23. The food wasn't as good this time around. I felt disappointed because I recommended this place, since the last time I ate here was excellent. The eggplant fries are my favorite. My friend had the fish and chips, the fish was fried to where it was burnt. I'm not sure if they were short staffed. We got there at around 6:50pm didn't get our food until after 8pm. Asked for the manager, he bought our food to the table but when told how long we waited to get our food, he was passive aggressive and condescending. He really didn't care! Our waiter was nice and apologetic. The people behind us got their food before us. They probably got there after 7:00p. I'm not sure what happened but it wasn't a great experience this time around. read more

Best flavored burger around hands down. Drink selection is tough to match. Service was amazing and very relatable. We went with our baby and felt very comfortable. 100% recommend for someone looking for a new spot! Also, we got the oysters and they were great. James river at the time but fresh as can be- didn't need the cocktail sauce. read more

I found out about this place from a friend several years ago, and it has since become a staple of a place that me and the hubby go to. I also like to bring friends or out of town guests here, as it is consistently good! The bar area is great if you are here alone or grabbing food to go (or the wait is too long for a table). Their patio area is a must if the weather is nice. One of my absolute favorite is the BLFT, but you almost cannot go wrong. You can tell the food is fresh and made to order. Make sure to always ask about their specials if they didn't tell you, as they have quite the variety of specials from time to time. Not only has this place become one of our regular spots when we eat out, but also one of our spots to pick up or order wine! Pops is so helpful if you don't know what you want and need a suggestion, or if you are trying to find a specific bottle or type. They host events (you usually have to register in advance, but you can get on the emailing list) for wine tastings, wine pairing etc. Make sure to give this place a chance! You almost cannot go wrong as there is something here for everyone! read more

When we looked at the large menu, I immediately wanted to order about half of it. We decided to get a ton of appetizers and share them as a group. We got the duck fat fries, the BBQ egg rolls, the potato skins, the fig and goat cheese flatbread, the quesadilla, the fried green tomatoes, the shrimp, the slider trio, and the pimento cheese. The only thing that was disappointing was the pimento cheese. The rest was incredibly good. My favorites were the flatbread, the egg rolls, the shrimp, and the duck fat fries. Along with the restaurant, the other side is a little market with a large beer and wine selection. We came around 3 so it wasn't crowded and we don't have to wait, but it did get crowded closer to dinner. There are still so many things on the menu that I want to try so I will definitely be back! read more

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The place is looking so shabby, green the awnings outside are really dirty and need to be washed or replaced. The booths and chairs inside are chipped and need redoing. Gives the overall atmosphere a negative. Clean up what you have the food is good and location is good! read more

Enjoyed meeting friends here today. Food was delicious. We ordered burgers and the shrimp and grits. Oir server was friendly and attentive. Refills of drinks immediately. He was so helpful as we made our choices and checked to see if everything was to our liking. Could not ask for more from a restaurant.....delicious food and professional staff! read more

We truly enjoy coming here each time we are in town. The variety of food, craft beer, and wine is second to none. They have several choices for those vegetarians out there, which we are included. This time we ordered the gorgonzola pear salad, the Godfather pizza (our company ordered this one), and Figgylicious pizza. All were quite tasty, especially the figgy pizza, which has become my new fave. The food did take a bit longer than expected to be served. This place fills fast so try to enjoy during a slower time. If not, be prepared to wait for a table and food. Staff was great along with the atmosphere. Love the mini fire on the outside tables....nice touch when there is a chill in the air! read more

The String Bean - Figgylicious - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

Found this wonderful little spot while traveling through. As soon as we pulled up the fireside patio was very inviting. The inside was a comfy, home cozy feeling. The lunch menu we had was excellent. Fish & chips and a Cheese Steak w/au jus. Had a side of roasted brussel sprouts. Fantastic. Took a slice of blueberry cheesecake to go and was not disappointed. Was so satisfied, I got a fresh cobb salad to take home and eat. (2hours away). Service was just as great. Friendly & attentive. If you don't stop in, it's your loss. I will stop in again when I visit the area. read more

OK so I like pepper, I know. On a flight to Peru a little elderly Abuelita took my pepper away and scolded me for using too much . What else could I do but beg for it back. Thank goodness she was belted in or she may have spanked me. Don't mess with Peruana Abuelitas!! The Catawba Cobb salad is what's pictured. It was FABULOUS & FRESH!!!! Very YUMMY I would say you are missing out on a wonderful GEM if you don't eat here. One of the best in Belmont (Charlotte area) NC. Come here right now and FEAST!!! read more

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Food was excellent; especially the homemade guacamole--and I don't even LIKE guacamole, but found this to be delicious and I ate a lot of it! The ambience was small and personal and our waiter was very attentive even though this was a busy date to eat out in the Charlotte area (St. Patrick's Day was being observed)! I would definitely return if back visiting in the area again!!! read more

Not safe for celiac or gluten-free. Wait staff did not even mention to the chef that I am gluten free as I asked her to.

Our first dining in at this restaurant. We liked the hometown feel and market place ambience. There are many meat and seafood options that can be cooked to order. The selections on the precooked/prepared menu was limited. There were a lot of people dining inside and on the patio (with outdoor heaters) and it was on a weeknight. That tells me it's a local favorite. The waitstaff was friendly and welcoming and there are a number of treats and dog related items that can be purchased and taken home. I'd request extra thousand island on the side for my Reuben sandwich if I ordered it again. I wanted the shrimp and dumplings but they were out of it. I hope to try it in the future. read more

Food was delicious! Service was a bit slow but would definitely return! I had the caprese panini with chicken and my husband had the fried chicken sandwich. Both yummy! read more

We love it here!!! It is one of our regular spots and never disappoints. The food is so yummy, great beer and we love sitting on the patio!! Also great to run in and grab a bottle of wine for a gift or party!! read more

We were pleasantly surprised by the experience we had at this gem in Belmont! We went on a Saturday for dinner before going to a friend's house in the area. It is a great one stop shop for everything! There's wine and beer for sale to consume on site or take home, and a butcher's station with all the main staples. Or you can decide purchasing and slopping home all these items to cook is too much effort and just let the string bean handle everything. The outside area looks like a great place to sit and enjoy the weather; however we went at the tail end of the summer so we chose to sit at a high top inside instead of melting on the lovely patio. Our waitress was full of personality and promptly brought us our drink orders. I ordered the garlic shrimp pasta and you should too! It was super creamy with a huge quantity of fresh cheese on top. YASSSSSSS to all of it. Delicious. My fiancé ordered the buffalo chicken pizza which was good, but for once I clearly won the entrée selection competition. On our way out we selected some beer / wine bottles to take with us and our waitress came in clutch recommending some beers for a gift six pack we were building. Everyone in the store seemed knowledgeable their grab and go items, as well as the menu. If we are in the area I would go back. I may even make a special trip just to have the pasta again. read more

The String Bean - Shrimp pasta - cheese, cheese everywhere! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

Best eggplant fries !! The hamburger are wonderful. Service with a smile . Sitting out next to the patio is relaxing .

Awesome! We tried the lamb chop appetizer. Delicious blend of goat cheese and blueberry compote. Highly recommend! Wait staff were very attentive and enjoyed seating at the bar. read more

Great service and food. I highly recommend the chicken sandwich. The bottle shop inside has some cool stuff too.

What the hell happened to the String bean? My caprese panini sandwich was all bread with no substance. One slice of tomato and cheese to supposedly cover a large slide of bread. Didn't work. Not happy which means not coming back. read more

Interesting place that is part beer shop, butcher and restaurant. The name does not suggest the type of food they serve which is more burgers, sandwiches, and pizzas. They do have some interesting takes on southern dishes like chicken & dumpling gnocchi. The parking is limited so be prepared to do a bit of walking. They were serving brunch on our visit but prices seemed a bit too high so we opted for the regular menu. We got the cowpig burger with sweet potato fries and string bean bistro burger with pasta salad. I ordered my burger medium but came out well done so it was dry. No issues with my wife's burger and it was the better tasting of the two. Our server was great and he took care of the mishap from the kitchen. Great food and drinks. read more

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