We took friends to dinner here and generally had an enjoyable experience. Food and service were both good. We'll be back in the future.

One of our favorites for sure. Wait staff is always on it and the food has never been "off" in any way. Cooked perfectly every time and they have never missed a beat with a carry out. Go. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great service and great food. I enjoy each visit. I appreciate the well trained staff. The cast Iron Cornbread is outstanding as well as the Crab Cakes. read more

Overpriced! I don't know if they have figured out their place their clientele. The prices are still somewhat above average

131 Main aims for the more upscale dining experience, a la Mickey and Mooch's, and for the most part hits the mark. It's been a while since I've been there, so I sent a spy in to see what has changed and what hasn't. I'm happy to report that things are apparently still very much normal: excellent service and excellent food in a nice setting. 131 Main has three locations in the Charlotte area: south of uptown on Rea Rd., the Dilworth area and Lake Norman, which was opened in 2004. The brick that covers the interior walls is from a closed cola plant in SC, offering an old-school and unique feel to the dining area, which seats 175 people. Appetizers will run you anywhere from $7 to $12, and entrees from $15 to $30-ish. The filet is an excellent choice, as are the burgers. I've also been told the pork chops are tasty. Overall, a nice place with a great vibe, perfect for a first date...or a 30th date. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Thank you for continuing to be open for take out during the Covid-19 lockdown. It helps so much to have some normalcy, continuing to eat familiar favorites. My husband & I visit 131 Main Cornelius at least once a week for lunch or dinner. We miss our favorite bartenders & cocktails and can't wait to visit for dine in when the Governor allows. read more

I really enjoy the atmosphere and the service. Everything was great, except for my steak. I ordered it medium and they cooked it well done. So I ended up having to wait on another steak. My guest finished their food and then my steak came back out. Then they didn't take it off my bill. Not a huge deal, I will go again. The staff was great and the manager even came out to apologize about my steak, but it should have came off my bill. read more

After my last visit I had no immediate plans on trying 131 Main again. The owner reached out to me and asked if I would provide my information so that the general manager could contact me. I agreed and shortly thereafter Jeff contacted me to find out what had happened and wanted to know what they could do better so that other customers don't go through the same situation. First off I've never had an owner contact me, most either don't monitor their reviews or just don't care enough to reach out. He was very nice, helpful and genuinely wanted to rectify the situation and use this as a way to educate his staff on what they did wrong. So huge kudos to the owner and Jeff for so diligently working with me on the situation. Now for tonight's experience... Night and day from the first time I visited on my birthday back in July. We didn't have a reservation which I highly recommend because this place gets hopping later in the evening. We showed up early around 5:30pm so we were seated right away. The ambience in this restaurant is amazing! Such a romantic setting with the dim lights and beautiful decor. We were greeted right away by a gentleman that took our drink orders and ran down the specials for the night. Shortly thereafter our primary waiter arrived and his name was Christian (I think and hope). His last name was Allred because I asked him if that was his first name after getting the bill at the end of the night. But anyways he was very friendly, took our appetizer order and food order. He always had a great smile and quick comeback to my lame jokes. Between him and even Jeff the GM I always had a drink in front of me. We decided to try the double dip for our appetizer. This was awesome and we highly recommend it! Made fresh at the beginning at every shift I was told and the taste we experienced agreed. Next we split a main wedge salad with the creamy garlic dressing. This was heavenly, so much flavor going on in a salad!! For our main course I selected the 14oz ribeye and my wife ordered one of the specials of the night called filet mignon medallions with roasted mashed red potatoes. My steak came with fries but I wanted a potato instead but was told that they didn't have loaded potatoes but they could make me some loaded mashed potatoes. Omg they did such a good job on them and the ribeye was cooked exactly how I ordered it... medium. Everything was so good we ate every bite!! At the end even though we didn't need it we ordered dessert. We ordered a piece of key lime pie and peanut butter chocolate pie. Both were amazing and huge slices. We ended up taking some home. Perfect end to a phenomenal experience. Thank you Jeff for making sure we are taken care of which we were. Thank you for periodically checking in on us and making us feel welcomed and special. Thanks to Christian for taking care of us, you are the man! We will definitely be back. Check out my pictures!! read more

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Go to place for baby back ribs. The meat falls off the bone. Served with fries (some of the best around) and asian slaw. Yummy.

Their cornbread is always a hit, and I had the trout with kale quinoa salad for lunch on my last visit.. excellent! Will be coming back soon :) read more

We had a great experience at 131 Main! The food was incredible and the service was the same. Mary was our main server (we sat at the bar) and she was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend 131 Main to anyone looking for great food and excellent service in a classy atmosphere. read more

Ordered take out. Was just like eating at the restaurant when we got home. Fresh & very tasty.

I've been here only once but the meal selection, service and alcohol selection were all wonderful. Service was a bit lacking but she was young, wont be her career. Great food! read more

Great food and service. Recommend reservation. Menu is interesting with everything from fine dining to cheesesteak.

Been here a few times when I'm in town as a work dinner to bring customers too. Start off with the deviled eggs and skillet corn bread w/ honey topping - to die for :) A dessert as an appetizer. My colleagues got the trout and shrimp dishes. I got the veggie burger naked. Homemade veggie patty and very flavorful. I would keep coming back to this place just for the corn bread. Have a great wine selection as well. read more

Every meal I've had here has been excellent and so has the service. Lane is especially an excellent server. Huge fan and will 1000% be back.

We have been customers here for many years. The food has always been wonderful and the service is great. Consistently!! It is good to see this has not changed with the labor shortage. Sarah was an exceptional waitress this evening. In my opinion this is one of the best restaurants in this area. read more

131 Main has always been one of my favorite restaurants. It never disappoints. The menu is great and the food is always fresh and delicious. The ambience is very romantic and my husband and I will keep this as one of go-to place for date night read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Met here for yet another girl's night. Had reservations, arrived 15 minutes early and was seated right away. The atmosphere is perhaps a bit too dark, my younger friend had to use her phone flashlight to see the menu..and she has good vision! It also is fairly loud. If one was hard of hearing, I doubt they would be able to converse. But on the flip, you can be a little loud yourself and people won't turn and stare at you! As a fan of the hop, their beer selection is very sad if not poor. Wine list looks better, although my friend didn't recognize any of the selections from the regular menu..and she drinks wine exclusively. We shared the smoked salmon app. Excellent, well smoked piece of fish accompanied by a nicely seasoned spread with toast points. I was all set to simply order a burger, but opted for the prime rib sandwich....with fries, of course. Their fries are top notch!!! My sandwhich was very tasty, came with Au jus, and was served on a very nice toasty bread. It was a bit small, and the amount of meat seemed a bit lacking for $22. The other dish ordered was the Ahi Tuna salad, and it looked fabulous! I was sorry I didn't order it. My friend regularly orders that item. We were celebrating a belated birthday, so ordered the banana cream something or other on the recommendation of our server. That was quite delicious! The 3 of us did not finish it. I would say the staff seemed to be a bit off. We noticed several mix-ups in where food was going, but was not annoying. Perhaps they were training. All in all, 131 is a staple in the neighborhood. If you've never been, you should try it. But there are so many places to eat in the area that I would probably choose first. Be sure to get their fries...they are the bomb. read more

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We love going to 131 Main, service is impeccable every time and the food is outstanding. Always, always, always go for the smoked salmon appetizer and ask for extra sauce. Dining room can be a little dark but the food compensates for that anytime. We have had great experiences at lunch and dinner sitting inside and outside. Food: 5 Sporks Service: 5 Sporks Atmosphere: 4 Sporks Sweet Tea: 3 Sporks Value: 3 Sporks Local Beer: 1 Sporks read more

Love 131. Their veggie burger and kale salad is loved my meat eaters. Love the ambiance. That's our spot for Friday night dates.

This place always looks well kept and they seem to check the bathrooms frequently. The food is usually really good, and they have a nice variety, but ...the staff isn't knowledgeable about checking for allergens and fail to follow up additional courses you may order. Some are just plain inattentive to that detail, but most are just ignorant of how to help you avoid allergens... either that or the kitchen staff is the problem and they're telling the wait staff incorrect info. Some don't seem to know how/what items/labels to check. I was dosed with canola oil off and on when we ate there and we couldn't figure out what was triggering my reactions until a newer waiter told me I couldn't have my usual meal because the dressing had canola. I didn't believe him initially because I'd been told by at least 8 or more wait staff, for over a year, that it was canola-free. The waiter was certain so ordered what he said would be safe and I didn't have a reaction. read more

Hands down the best breakfast place in Huntersville , they were really so service was a little slow but the amazing food made up for it

Amazing! A true fine dining experience and yet, not stuffy at all! A focus on food and service!

Today I ordered the ribeye for lunch. It comes with the skinny fries but can be substituted. It's also not on the lunch menu but typically still available unlike the roasted chicken and double cut pork chop that are truly only available for dinner. I got the Hawaiian/pineapple version as you can also choose to have it with basic seasonings. As usual it was delicious. I started with the deviled eggs. You can never go wrong with those. I also find it hard to come here and not have the cast iron corn bread but that's just way too much for a party of one. My steak was cooked to a perfect medium well. I always shocked at how many restaurants get the temperature of a steak wrong. To top it all off, when I asked for the check, my server informed me that another patron had covered my bill before they left. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Ribeye and fries - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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My husband told me wherever you want to go for our anniversary we'll go. I chose 131 main because it is literally my favorite restaurant in my area. We started out with the double dip appetizer, which is an amazing veriety of guaqamole, a cheese dip and salsa. The quagame has amazing taste with just enough garlic and onion flavor. The salsa is more amazing than anything I have ever had. We had the baby back ribs. So much flavor and fall off the bone ribs, it has smoke flavor as well as their private seasonings and BBQ that it is to die for. They serve P & C coleslaw. Which has peanuts but is a flavorful blend. Their fries I wish everyone had fries Ike this. It's been the best top dollar restaurant I've ever been to in my life. The service provided was like was 5 star, no doubt about it. The setting was so romantic with the gas candles on the wall to the beautiful tabletop. read more

Had on wonderful dinner, our table started with the deviled eggs appetizer which was excellent. I ordered a half wedge salad that was just the right size and very good. For my entree I had the 14oz Ribeye, requested it be prepared medium and it came out perfect, very tender and tasty. We also enjoyed local IPA's and my two dinner companions ordered the filet and the double pork chop and they both were very happy with their meal. The atmosphere was very nice and relaxing providing a great dining experience. read more

amazing bar, great food and awesome staff. don't pass up an opportunity to visit this amazing restaurant

If you haven't tried their baby back ribs you have missed out They fall off the bone and of course the fries are yummy. I'm a asparagus lover and theirs is done just right nothing we have eaten here has been bad Pricey. Yes read more

I have ordered take out from here a number of times and the food is always on time and fresh despite the restaurant being very busy!

Went here two weeks ago with another couple. Not what it used to be. Nice place but service was sub-par. Two of the 4 dishes had cold proteins and all of our sides were cold. Server did bring back hot proteins but the scallops were undercooked. Never got drink refills. My wife and I ordered a desert to share and told server that if I liked it I may have to order one for myself. but she never came back to see how I liked it. Not a fan of the "primary" server approach - lots of staff scurrying around but didn't lead to better service. I saved room for desert and then didn't find anything that interested me. They need a good chocolate desert. read more

Had lunch here and it reminded me why I love this restaurant. Amazing wait staff only surpassed by the perfect food.

Took my wife to 131 for her birthday for the first time. Food was delicious and the service was top notch. Loved their wine list. We will be back! read more

I've tried my fair share of veggie burgers and this might just be one of the best! It is huge! All of the toppings go so well together. It was delicious!! The staff was also very fast and very nice, it was raining and they held an umbrella over our car window for curb side pick up. read more

Taylor are server was amazing!! Chopped salad was delicious! The presentation of the food was great. My son got the filet and he loved it. Can't wait to come back. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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My husband and I ate here during Restaurant Week. The food was good. I do feel like they could have kicked up the seasonings a bit. We had the following: Appetizers- Deviled Eggs, tortilla chips and a dip consisting of palmetto cheese, guacamole, and salsa. Entree- crab cakes, cedar planked salmon. Dessert- key lime pie, peanut butter pie. read more

Had dinner here for restarunt week again this year. Requested prime rib be on the menu and included on the special menu and it was. I'm sure my request didn't get it done but many requests as it is wonderful. I had the ribs, outstanding, and the wife had the prime rib. We were with 5 other people who ordered other items and not complaint one on the food. The service was good but they may have been a little short handed due to slow refills but if that is all you have to complain about your having a good day. I plan on visiting again soon. read more

Wonderful ambiance and service. We sat at the bar and were served by a wonderful team. Dave was exceptional! Grilled artichokes are on point! read more

Food here is always fresh and they alter ingredients for allergy concerns, or warn you off certain dishes. Having dined here many times I can safely say that attentive service is consistent at this establishment. Laren served us for the second time and she is truly a professional. She graciously opened and poured our wines and made sure our dinner met our expectations. We got lost in conversation and Laren did not rush us (we did finally realize we were hogging the table and continued our conversation outside). Be sure to make a reservation because this place is hopping! *One of the perks of 131 is that there is no corkage fee when you bring your own wine but please remember to figure that in when you tip; glasses still need to be washed and server is still attending to the pleasure of your service. read more

Customer service could stand improving. Food is good but the people are not so accommodating.