Sophia's lounge brings a beautiful elegance to Charlotte cocktail bar scene. Amazing ambiance with…read morethe perfect setting for a romantic date or a good time with friends. However please stay away from a bartender named Rae she unprofessionally approach my date and told her she should rethink her time and that she wasn't safe. I have never met this bartender and it was my first time there. This completely made my date unsettled nervous and we immediately paid the check and left and met up with friends. Thankfully our night ended amazing but someone from upper management needs to address this behavior as it was completely unprovoked unprofessional behavior.

I visited this lounge for a girls' night out as it's one of the most talked about cocktail bars in…read moreUptown. It has an upscale yet relaxed ambience that will remind you of Bridgerton with its royal flair. We went in the evening so the lounge was very dim, which was expected. The staff was very friendly, accommodating, and attentive. No complaints there. The menu is filled with a variety of craft cocktails like the flawlessly blended Golden Elixir, wines as well as shareable plates that were beyond enjoyable. Here is everything we tried: GOLDEN ELIXIR - COCKTAIL | Diplomatico Rum, St. Elder Liqueur, Lime Juice, Peach Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters PELTIER - WINE | Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, 2021 SOPHIA'S TRIPLE SLIDERS - Wagyu Beef, Gruyere-Mozzarella Blend, Bacon Jam, and Caramelized Onions TRUFFLE FRIES - Rosemary seasoned, Shaved Parmesan, Truffle Mist & Truffle Aioli CHICKEN + WAFFLES - Whipped Mascarpone, Bacon Jam, Maker's Mark Maple Syrup CRAB CAKES - Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes, Red Tobiko, Chef's Tartar Sauce LAND + SEA - Seared Scallops, Pork Belly, Yuzu-Yum Yum Style Sauce TRIPLE CRÈME BRÛLÉES | DESSERT - Chef's selection SKILLET COOKIE A LA MODE | DESSERT - House-Baked Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie, Vanilla Gelato, Chocolate

Sammy was the best bartender . Good vibes & great service ! Will be coming back with the girls againread more

Ry is the go to guy there!! Speedy with the service, very knowledgeable with specialty cocktails! I…read moreonly go when he's working! He's that dope

We really enjoy a night out at this cute little lounge. The cauliflower is spicy and the wagyu…read moresliders were great. The table us got the La Bon a and it looked really interesting with the melting shell over the chocolate

This place was a little underwhelming. Had heard great things from a few different people but the…read morefood was just ok. Not great and not bad. We went in a Friday night and it had a few large groups. The ambiance is verily nice and we enjoyed the music. Service was also very good. I'd go back but I'm not in a hurry to do so. :-(

My friend saw this place on IG and said we had to try it!!! Of course we were super excited and…read moremade sure to not eat anything beforehand. I must say, The ambiance is a vibe, I will give them that. Loved the music selection and decor. It's a great place for a date or girls night. For apps we ordered the spin dip, calamari, truffle lemon pepper wings and the crab ragoon. I personally didn't like the spin dip, it was bland to me but my friend enjoyed it. The wings and calamari were just ok, loved that the wings were hot and fried hard how we like them but they would need a substantial amount of seasoning so that we could really get to taste the actual truffle lemon pepper. We didn't but I would suggest asking if it's possible to do heavy seasoning. Now, the crab ragoons were DELICIOUS!!! The buns(yes buns) were fluffy and didn't over power the crab mixture inside and the honey on top was a great touch!! Entrees we both ordered the lamb chops, I added a piece of salmon, garlic mash and a side Caesar. My friend had truffle fries and a side of brussel sprouts. As much as I would love to say we enjoyed our meal. The lamb chops were dry and didn't taste like much, the garlic mashed potatoes were meh , my friend did not like her fries at all, the brussel sprouts and the salmon were so good. We boxed our leftovers and said we are gonna doctor them up when we got home. My friend ordered two drinks and said they were great!!! Dessert we split the crème brûlée cheesecake, we enjoyed it. Not sure if this was just an off day or what but if ever in the area definitely stop in and try them for yourself. Oh and please be prepared that they implement an auto 20% gratuity.

Finally, I made my way to Para and the ambiance, atmosphere, customer service and music did not…read moredisappoint. The patio area was live and there was a DJ on the inside. I visited on a Saturday night. My server was Panda - her customer service is impeccable. She's a cutie with all of the vibes. I only had cocktails on this visit but I will be back soon for the full experience. I appreciate onsite parking, clean bathrooms, and great drinks.

Tom provided excellent service . Great drinks and atmosphere…read more Cool, relaxed atmosphere

Great drinks, great vibes and a great bartender would recommend. The aesthetics are nice, the…read morerooftop combined with in door area are a good combo to escape the heat, and the music is cool depending on your taste. Jon walked us through the history of a lot of their drinks and it's super interesting/authentic. Shouts out, The Royal Tot

Great sports bar and lounge with a good atmosphere! I went on a Wednesday, and it seemed like they…read morehad some deals going on that day, so it's worth checking out their Wednesday specials if you're planning a visit. My biggest complaint is the parking situation. I would recommend getting there right when they open or as early as possible because parking can be difficult to find. You definitely don't want to risk getting towed by parking somewhere you're not supposed to. Be aware that you cannot park in the back because that's employee parking, and you also shouldn't park at the Mexican restaurant or the ABC store. It's something to keep in mind before you arrive. My bartender, Xylia, was amazing and absolutely beautiful! She provided great service and made my birthday (8/19) visit even better. In all, I enjoyed the experience and would come back, but the parking situation is definitely something to plan around.

I wanted to give this place another. The 90 minute limit doesn't align with the capacity of the…read moreplace or the evening specials. For the amount of people that come into the establishment and how quickly the kitchen or bar can turn out drinks can quickly eat into your 90 minutes I'm here for the entire experience and when I'm sitting at a table, I ordered the entire time that I'm there from the time I get the menu to the time I pay the check. We ordered 15 mins into siting and the food didn't come out until 50 mins into the time limit. How do you run out of liquor for the drink specials. And only bring after the drink orders. Food could have been warmer and everything was a bit salty! I would change the 90 mins sitting limit.

So we would up at this venue bey accident. It was unplanned and just on a rain Sunday…read more The place was not full at all which is I hear is unusual for them. W All the ladies in my party enjoyed their food. I had the chicken and waffles and others who had it couldn't stop talking about how well seasoned the chicken was. Others had the lamb chops and shrimp and grits. Our waitress was nice knowledgeable and made could recommendations. She kept checking on us to make sure we were good . They do have hookah and while there was no one smoking hookah when we arrived, she made sure we were comfortable once someone ordered. Overall a good experience. Ambiance was good.

I visited EXIT Lounge twice in January and overall had a very enjoyable experience, with one…read moreconcern that I believe is important to note for transparency. My first visit was on January 9th for a birthday celebration. I had the wings (which were excellent), hookah, and truly enjoyed the atmosphere. The environment was relaxed, the aesthetics were nice, and everything about that evening felt smooth and enjoyable. My ticket clearly reflected my purchases, I paid my tab, added a tip, and my bank statement matched exactly what I authorized. Because I enjoyed my first visit so much, I returned on January 18th with a friend. We both ordered hookah; I had food, and she had drinks. When I closed out my tab, everything appeared normal--I paid and tipped as usual. However, the following morning when I reviewed my bank statement, I noticed that gratuity had been added after the fact, which I did not see or authorize at the time I paid. I reached out to my friend, and she confirmed that gratuity was also added to her tab, though she did not realize it at the time. I returned to the lounge once they reopened and spoke directly with the owner. He explained that gratuity is sometimes added and that he leaves it up to the individual server to decide whether or not to apply it. I explained that gratuity had not been added during my visit on January 9th, and that this issue only occurred on January 18th. While the explanation suggested that gratuity should have been applied, the concern was that it appeared to be added after I had already paid my tab, without upfront notice. To his credit, the owner did address the issue and refunded the gratuity. That said, the lack of clarity around gratuity policies raised an eyebrow for me. As a patron, I believe it's important to be informed upfront whether gratuity is automatically added, applied selectively, or left to the discretion of the server--especially when payment is finalized electronically. Outside of this issue, the lounge itself is enjoyable. The food was good, the hookah was solid, the atmosphere was chill, and the overall vibe was welcoming. My only concern was the handling and communication around billing and gratuity. Clear, consistent policies would go a long way in making an already good experience even better.

I came here by coincidence and it became one of my Charlotte favorites…read more The staff was incredibly attentive, they gave us an appetitive drink or however you wanna call them and free popcorn. The cocktail menu changes every 6 months and this time it was famous pirates of history themed. Cocktails themselves were incredible. During the week sometimes they have live music and I'm planning to go back for that!!!! Loved it!

3.5/5 stars. Went back to Blue Door to give it another chance with the new menu... it's still my…read moreleast favorite cocktail bar in all of charlotte. The menu this time is theme park theme... again, a fun concept but not well executed. Pretty overwhelming, especially with the bartenders explaining the menu to us twice with the same spiel there is too much to look at it makes it difficult to pay attention to the drinks. I really did not love my drink (starbreaker?) you could only taste the lychee The bartenders not a vibe, it was not that comfortable to sit at the bar. They now serve food, hotdogs... which do NOT match the vibe at all, so that was interesting that their only food (other than the free popcorn) is not hot dogs..