Great local bar that's clean with cheap food and cheap beer that allow locals go to for a late…read morenight drink definitely recommend if you're looking for a local spot

Don't order the buffalo chicken wings , they are not the regular buffalo flavor, more like Carolina…read morereaper!!!

While Mrs. K. gets her hair done at Ulta nearby, I usually wander over to The Casual Pint, but it's…read morenow closed and I'm genuinely bummed about losing that little routine. This time, I ended up at The Wine Shop just down the way and it turned out to be a great second option, the kind of place that feels immediately comfortable even when you're showing up solo with time to fill. It was pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon, but I found a seat at the bar where I was warmly greeted and with a big glass of water set down before I even had to ask. I ordered a glass of the Malbec with an Argentina label and paired it with the pimento cheese that arrives bubbling in a skillet alongside a huge pile of pita wedges that could easily feed two people if you were so inclined. The wine was absolutely excellent, the cheese was hot and spicy in all the right ways, and before I knew it, my phone buzzed with the text that Mrs. K. was ready to be picked up. We'll be back to Ulta soon enough and when that happens, I'll be right here at The Wine Shop, settling in and waiting it out with no complaints at all. [Review 159 of 2026 - 4549 in North Carolina - 25349 overall]

We were very disappointed in the service here. The only thing we ordered was a wine bottle for $36…read more Our waitress came over, popped it open, and spilled about half the bottle. It was moscotto and looked like it had been shaken because it continually overflowed the bottle, so much so she put it in the ice box to contain it. There was wine on the table, floor, and (of course) the ice box. All she said was "That never happens." No apology, no offer to replace the bottle (we lost at least a glass and a half of wine), and no discount. I decided not to ask for manager purely because we were with friends and I didn't want this to become the "focus." On top of this, however, service was generally bad. We didn't order food, but it took about 10 minutes for our friends to have their order taken, another 20 for food to come out, another 10 for one person's food to arrive (she had a pizza that should've cooked the quickest), an extended period for the offer of the check and grabbing our cards. The only positive is the food seems good (based off of our friends), but that's it. I personally would never reccomend this establishment due to the lack of courtesy and attentiveness.

Greatest little find in Charlotte! Went here on a whim with a friend and found ourselves having the…read moremost fun impromptu afternoon. The store is a dream - coffee bar section, wine/bar section, upstairs event area, local artisan crafts and items you can peruse and shop. You have a make your own soups area where you can build out recipes of dried ingredients to purchase and bring home (just add water), build your own jewelry, etc. Came for a drink and left with several new friends. We chatted with Mike, one of the owners, for hours, and chatted up several parties of folks who were there to make their own fun afternoons. The drinks were fabulous. My friend had the mimosa flight which she raved about, and I had a few glasses of a delicious red Mike had recommended (which I also bought a bottle of for home). It was just the afternoon we needed and cannot wait to come back again!

Located inside The Mercantile, this is a cool locally owned place to grab a sandwich and a…read morebeverage. They offer coffee drinks and a variety of adult beverages as well. The service is quick and always friendly. Don't forget to check out the murals (inside and out) by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey.

Wow! I didn't know what to expect when I got there, but I was immediately impressed with the decor…read moreand atmosphere. My date and I ended up trying a couple cocktails (Smoked Old Fashioned and Manhattan) and a few starters. The OF was a little sweet but my date LOVED the Manhattan! The starters we chose were the eggroll flight, bruschetta flight and shrimp cocktail. Each was fantastic in its own way, especially the mozzarella and pesto egg roll (my date) and the prosciutto/brie and honey egg roll (both of us). Our server Kristina was friendly and accommodating and we enjoyed meeting the owner, Melony. A return visit is already in the works.

Food was great!! The staff is very friendly and it is a very cute place. We thoroughly enjoyed our…read moreafternoon there!!

I came to this place solely because I enjoyed the concept of grabbing dinner, listening to "cafe…read morestyle" live music and it all being within a book store. I was here for a date night and it could not have been more perfect. The food was delicious, the book selection was good (I bought a Frida McFadden book) and the vibes were awesome. Enjoyed the music and just a chill night out with the hubs!

Great spot with an excellent vibe. Fun staff, good wine, and cool books to browse. I wish I lived…read morecloser to a place like this

Oh. My. God. That's what me and my friend said repeatedly after dining at The Garden Cafe…read morerecently. She was visiting from Maryland and wanted a real southern meal. I have never been but it was suggested to me to take her here. Upon arriving we parked in the large gravel parking lot. There was a beautiful rustic garden area with lots of seating, a fountain with live turtles and hanging lights making this spot a great place to hang out with a drink on a pleasant night. The front of the cafe has lots of amazing items like handmade soaps, honey, syrups, sauces, kitchen utensils and other merchandise. It was fun to look around as we waited for our reservation time to come. Escorted to our table we passed by a bar area that would be nice if you were waiting for your table and could have a drink. The main dining area held a lot of booths with some tables in the middle of the room. I think the booths gave you a certain amount of privacy and also keep the volume low so it was easy to converse with your company. Also on our table I noticed a tag with my name, reservation time and how many was expected. It was held in place with an old style clothes pin. Very cute touch and nice to see how organized they were. Our server was very attentive and answered all our questions about the items we were interested in ordering. We both ordered sweet tea with our meal and they came in what I have to believe were old fashioned jelly or jam jars! It was so appropriate! Also I barely could get my tea down a quarter of the way before she showed back up and topped off our drinks! The tea tasted like it had been sitting on the back porch all day soaking up the sun. It was just the right amount of sweet too! After we ordered we quickly got a basket of warm rolls and butter and a side salad. The salad was very bright and looked fresh and was served with dressing on the side which my friend liked. She ordered the Jereline's Chicken. It was two breaded chicken breasts, served w/ pepper gravy over mashed potatoes. I had a taste of the chicken and the breading was light and seasoned lovely and it was very juicy. I ordered the Pecan Crusted Chicken sandwich, which was fried pecan breaded chicken, lettuce, bacon, red onion on a crusty hoagie roll minus the honey Dijon. My side of fries came in what I would call a strawberry pint container. Too cute! The fries were hot and crispy! The nutty flavor of the pecans with the smokey flavor from the bacon made this sandwich a real winner! Even though the dinners filled us up there was no way we could pass up dessert. Be aware their menu does change as I was looking forward to the creme brulee but was absolutely not missing it after ordering their bourbon pecan pie. It came warm, the crust was flaky and the fresh whip cream really added to the whole bite. My friend was deeply satisfied that she got her southern meal and I couldn't stop saying "oh my god" all the way home. It was just an overall very enjoyable experience.

An aptly named charming and intimate place with an old school homemade gifts and sundries shop at…read morethe front. The food is good, with lots of options for various palates. My first meal there was shrimp & grits, which was great - very flavorful and salty. Another time, I had the salmon with creamy grits. The salmon was firm (overcooked), but the flavor was good. The grits were 10/10. My family had burgers, fried mushrooms, and filet mignon, all of which they said were good. The service is friendly and attentive. I have never had an anything less than a pleasant interaction with any of the staff. Be sure to plan ahead with a reservation. Ours took 2 weeks to get!

Sadly, I've not been back since 5/22 but today was the day…read more Michelle and I participated in the Third Thursday Art Crawl and afterwards popped in to see what was on. I was hoping to see Albert(a) Wine-Stein aka, Amanda and she did not disappoint! So happy to catch up with her after almost 4 years. I know, I should get out more! They have a great opportunity to select from 50% of wine bottles so Michelle and I selected a Franciscan CabSav from San Miguel, Ca just south of Napa near the Paso Robles area. Just an EXCELLENT choice we concluded, you will NOT be disappointed with this selection with hints of black cherry, carmel and coconut. We settled into one of their many rooms and selected a table where we could order from their menu with a nice selection of appetizers, salads, hand helds and small bites. We shared the Crab Rangoon app & each had the Harvest Salad. All together is was an excellent combination. It was a warm pre-spring evening and just a perfect finish for memorable outing. Kudos to Erin and her support team for making our visit an experience to remember.

Great place to meet up with friends for a glass of wine! Bartenders help you select the perfect…read morewine for your taste. Erin was fun to chat with & Very knowledgeable! Menu contains appetizers & flat breads. Awesome atmosphere of an old house with lots of character! Thanks to Mark & Linda, the owners for a Fantastic Experience!!

Excellent selection of both wine and cocktails. Loved that they have a philanthropic section of…read moredrinks in which a big portion of the drink price is donated to Humane Society... love that! My friends loved that drink too. Food was great... perfect selections for a bustling wine bar. Fun and nice environment to sit outside. I'll be back!

Finally made it to Corkscrew and I am already ready to go back. I feel like parking here can be a…read morepain sometimes but we came during the middle of the day and there was plenty of spots available. Service was great. The gentleman assisting us was very helpful and informative. My friends and I had wine and cocktails, all of which were good quality. We also shared the bread service and the black truffle burrata. All of it was really good. The other menu items were tempting so I will have to come back soon to try more. Great spot for a friend group or a date night.