I'm surprised that someone decided to open another Central American restaurant in Charlotte…read moreespecially when there is already another well-established one across the street but here is Las Palmas in what used to be John's Family Restaurant on Westinghouse near South Tryon. We were welcomed and seated, having dinner with a friend. The menu is extensive and focused on seafood with lots of crab legs and shrimp and such. I'm not one to usually trust seafood this far from the coastline so I chose the Carne Asada which was very good. A nice portion with plenty of skirt steak cooked medium rare as requested with rice and beans and a little pico and a roasted pepper. Main complaint is that it was not very hot. I think these plastic plates are inexpensive for the restaurant but they make it hard to keep it hot from the kitchen and on the table. Otherwise, the service was good and the drinks were strong. We would (and will) return to Las Palmas. [Review 99 of 2025 - 4069 in North Carolina - 23666 overall]

Dinner and a Show at Las Palmas. Dinner - food in the Nayarit style of Mexico. Show - a real-life…read morebar brawl that started between a guy at the bar with a waitress and escalated to about 10 people throwing punches at each other including the short, fat Mexican owner. It ended with my husband and I escaping to our car in the rain and then 4 of them chasing each other in the parking lot outside in the pouring rain. $5 Margarita and $1 Tacos on a Tuesday or Thursday anyone ? Thankfully we had finished eating before the fight broke out. The place is nicely decorated and clean men & women's restrooms. They even have a place to take photos with cute Angel's wings in lights. The food was pretty good too. They brought out salmon ceviche, salsa, and chips for free to the table and it was excellent ! I got their carne asada taco and taco pastor for $1 each and a $5 Margarita since it was Thursday. The taco meat was a bit overcooked and dry. The tacos also were not authentic in that they did not come with a roasted jalapeno and onion. I had to ask for them after my plain tacos were brought to the table. They charged me an extra $2 to add them. I also got the shrimp enchiladas and they were very good. It was served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, and guacamole. Hubby got a lime jarrito soda to drink and enchiladas gringas (ground beef). He liked it. But the beef didn't have alot of flavor. It was served with sour creme, guacamole, lettuce, refried beans, and rice. I was going to order an appetizer, but they did not have any descriptions of them on the menu. I tried to order something that I THOUGHT was baked potato topped with scallop and chili from the photo, The label directly above it said papa something so I figured I was correctly interpreting the photo. Nope, the label went with the item on the left, which were basically French fries. When my app was deliverered to the table, it was a CUCUMBER, not a potato. I explained my confusion to the waitress. I would advise placing descriptions on the menu so the customer is not left guessing what they are ordering solely from a photo. The waitresses were all very nice. I was not charged for the appetizer I sent back. NOTE : THERE IS AN EXTRA CHARGE / FEE FOR USING A CREDIT CARD. Not sure about coming back. Food was good, but I didn't feel safe. I almost called the police but hubby said there were enough people there to call the police if they wanted to, so we just left.

Don't go if you want drinks. They lost their liquor license…read more Fried fish still good and hot.

Ive tried both locations got sick on university location on partly open clams food better , but…read moreservice was nil had to find server for tablewear and water, to get the bill, sad chase someone down to give them money not thrilled on a return plenty others to try.

Holy cow, this place is great! From the elegant decor to the outstanding service which graciously…read moreaccommodated our request for a booth after having been initially escorted to a table to the delicious food we were served. In fact I can say that this was the best dining experience I have had in a long, long time. I highly recommend a visit.

Harry's Grill & Tavern made for a fine landing spot after dinner. We were seated quicker than you…read morecan say, "Just one more cocktail," and our server was friendly, helpful, and never let our glasses wonder where their next refill was coming from. The drinks were well made, arrived promptly, and hit the spot. Now, about those tabletops. Bless their hearts--they've seen some history. When you set your phone down and it sticks like it's trying to establish residency, it might be time for a wire brush, a little sandpaper, and whatever industrial-strength cleaner is hiding in the back room. A damp rag has done all it can do. Still, good service and good cocktails have a way of making a fellow forgive a sticky situation. We'd happily stop back... though next time I might bring a putty knife to retrieve my phone.

Super solid spot when you're craving seafood! We came in for dinner on a Tuesday and were seated…read moreright away in a booth. Service was friendly and attentive. We got the snow crab legs & shrimp combo (which comes with corn and potatoes) and added on a 1/2 lb of sausage - which I highly recommend! This was the perfect amount of food for the 2 of us. We got our combo with garlic butter, and the puffed up plastic bag came with plenty inside! They provide a plastic bib along with gloves, but since the gloves were so large on me, I was having trouble getting to the meat in the crab legs and shrimp, so I ended up taking them off. This worked better for me during dinner, but I will say even after washing my hands, they did smell like garlic and seafood for a while after. This is a fun, interactive meal and the prices feel aligned with the quality and quantity. I'll be back to shake shake some more seafood soon!

Unfortunately We didn't even get the chance to eat here but will not be returning when much better…read moretreatment is 2 minutes away. When we walked in, the restaurant was nearly empty....literally only two tables were occupied. We specifically asked the host whether we could still order from the lunch menu since it was getting close to 3:00 p.m., and we were told yes. After being seated and waiting for our drinks, it was 3:18 p.m. When we went to order, our waitress informed us that we could no longer order from the lunch menu because it was after 3:00. If the cutoff was strict, we should have been told that before being seated, especially since we asked about it upfront. Instead, we wasted our time only to be given completely different information by another employee. The lack of communication between the staff was frustrating and unprofessional. We chose to leave rather than order from the regular menu. Hopefully management can improve communication so future guests don't have the same experience.

The $1.50 sea levels oysters were great ! I had 10! Lobsters roll with fries was a hit as well…read more Shawn was a big help for the menu ! Will be coming back !

I flew into Charlotte from NY and had been looking forward to my Sunday evening reservation at The…read moreWaterman, so I was a little disappointed when we got there and quite a few of the things I wanted to try were already sold out. The restaurant is really cute with a casual seafood vibe. It wasn't crowded at all when we went, which I actually liked. We could sit, eat, have drinks and actually talk without yelling over music or a bunch of people. I really wanted to try the spinach chargrilled oysters, but they were out, so I had the regular chargrilled oysters instead and they were really good. The mountain trout was delicious! I wasn't a fan of the rice that came with it, but everything else on the plate was yummy. We also had the chicken and waffles, which were great. The Adluh Mills grits were tasty too. They were different from regular grits, but it was a nice spin and I liked them. We wanted the mac and cheese, but unfortunately that was sold out too. The Buoy Bites were delicious and I had the Riptide Rita, which was also really good. Our waitstaff was great and took good care of us. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would come back. I just wish they had more of the menu available, especially on a Sunday evening. Flying in from NY and having this on my list of places I wanted to try, it was disappointing not being able to order several of the things I came for. But what we did have was good and there are definitely a few things I would order again.

I went in after an event and got a to go order. The parking lot isn't huge for the area so parked a…read morefew stores down. It was busy but more to go orders than people dining in. The person who took my order was super friendly. I ordered the hibachi chicken and a Thai tea. As I mentioned it was really busy. Their menu is set up that you can go down the food bar and customize what you want or you can order off the menu. I only got the hibachi so it wasn't a super long wait for me. The food was really good. I really like the cabbage and carrots that came with my chicken. I will definitely go back. I love good hibachi spots so would return for that alone. I would also try other menu items as well.

Mala Tang Soup Base (4/5): Ordered takeout. I got medium spice which was spicy but not too spicy…read more(might try hot next time). I liked the mala spice tingle. I chose mostly meats and there was quite a bit of it which I appreciated. The corn was very sweet but messy since it was on the cob. The squid wasn't the best quality but I still liked including that. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Fast service, very clean and inviting atmosphere for a Friday night. Food was perfectly seasoned…read moreand I had no issues upon pickup. The staff was very friendly and ensured I had everything I needed before I left with my takeout order.

This place is a disaster. Initial impression for ambiance…read morewas good and we were greeted immediately. Those are the highlights We had a reservation for 11 people and arrived on time...not one place was set for us (they were almost empty) and they tried to stick us in the bar with 3 kids....so we changed to the main part of the restaurant where we were 1 of 2 tables with patrons. This is a seafood restaurant that specializes in shell fish but has a few other offerings. This is where it got real interesting. BUT FIRST out of 12 beers offered only 3 were available. 1 of our party has a shell fish allergy and we were informed they have no grill and all food is fried and prepared in the same area and friers so they cannot guarantee no cross contamination. Even the steamers are used to make pasta and they are also used for steamed shellfish and obviously they do not clean or change the water. After the beers, not being ready for the large party and now this bit of news I was ready to get up and leave. But was convinced by everyone to stay and order....the person with the allergies ordered a Ceasar salad...the food arrived and then the salad was last....at which time he was informed that they had no Ceasar dressing so they delivered chopped lettuce with cheese on top...they then asked if he would like Blue Cheese, Ranch or Italian instead. I wonder how this place can stay open with inventory, service and offerings like this. Everyone finished their food and it was deemed "OK" and our friend with the salad ate the salad (small dish) and watched his wife eat with everything making his share of the bill $100.00 - for a salad an a dinner, For the safety of you and your guests if anyone has any type of allergy to a seafood product DO NOT DINE HERE. 11 of us talked after dinner and decided never again as it just was not worth the price aggrevation or the inconvenience to one of our party.

Absolutely amazing seafood boil and fairly priced as well compared to others I've visited. The food…read morecame out quick and the FLAVOR?! Wow!!! I did 1/2 lb shrimp and 1/2 lb sausage and almost tapped out For my seasoning choice I did Juicy(all mixed) & mild spice level which wasn't too spicy it was the perfect touch. But if you can handle spicy then go up in level lol I can't wait to come back again! So. Worth it!

What an Awesome Experience for my first time . Visiting from Ohio what a wonderful choice. And what…read morean incredible choice.

The type of meal you need to unbutton your pants for…read more The catfish was crispy, green beans had some bite to em' and the mashed potatoes were hands down the best I've ever had. Now I'll admit -- I'm a tough judge of cornbread. A lot of people will serve it to you as dry as the desert. Crumbly. Without any love. At the southern pecan, I could've had a whole sheet of their cornbread -- it was pleasantly delicious. Also of note: Our server was prompt and kind. The vibe inside was really cool too. Overall, I'd come back!

Stopped in while visiting Charlotte for the day and really liked this place! The atmosphere is…read moresuper cool, with portraits of musicians all over the walls and old jazz playing in the background. Definitely has a lot of character. We started with the hush puppies and raw oysters. The mignonette was really interesting, chunky with apples (I think?). It wasn't really my thing personally, but definitely unique. The hush puppies came out HOT and crispy with a honey sauce. You can also get them dusted with cinnamon and sugar, which I thought was a fun option. For lunch, I went with the pecan crusted catfish with oven baked mac and cheese and collard greens. The catfish was SO crispy but still delicate inside, and that pecan topping was delicious. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy with a bubbly, crunchy top. The collard greens were perfectly seasoned. Sometimes collards can be way too vinegar heavy, but these had a really nice balance. Everything came out HOT, which I always appreciate. Really enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere here!

We're from Myrtle Beach Sc && this is our first time here.... The service && food was top dollar…read morethe chicken was crispy FRESH no complaints

Always amazing food and great service too! I've never received a wrong order and the food is always…read moremade to order.