Service was subpar.... Once upon a time we would eat here several times a week but since Covid…read moreeverything is now very different Last time I ate there I wasn't to pleased

So disappointed! Does this look like $20 worth of food to you? And no, I didn't even order a drink…read more This was takeout, based on the reviews. I don't know who posted these reviews, but I think it's probably the kids that work there because this is in a FOOD COURT INSIDE A MALL. Not even a real Chinese restaurant! (obviously I didn't see that on Google). I didn't have my hopes too high thinking it would be similar to New York, but this is just an insult. Good thing I had extra packets of sauce at home from my son because they even charge you extra for the packets of sauce. SMH And if you order anything other than chicken, they call it hibachi so they can charge you more. Really? A hibachi grill...at a mall... Lesson learned. Now you know. :(

When arriving at the mall for the first time we were not sure how far it would be to get a…read morewheelchair for my Mom. She can't walk far without having something to hold on to. I do wish Malls had Carts especially when you buy so much to carry around without going back to the car. The entrance we went in it was pretty far and it's located in the security office. You just leave your license to get one. I was so shocked at how many stores are closed. It's sad to see Malls are dying and stores can't survive during covid or a slow economy. The big Anchor stores that use to be there are now discount merchandise stores,two big ones and a Belk. Still some smaller old favorite stores like spencers and clair's still here. They have a play area for kids and a area set up for Santa even though I didn't see him. For being so close to Christmas I was surprised it wasn't busier. The food court now consists of maybe 5 or 6 places and only like 3 were open for business. Will definitely go back for the 2 big Discount Stores they had a lot of items marked down from Regular Prices. When returning the Wheelchair there is a sign on the door with the phone number to call . The security guy was friendly and even walked us to the only door that was unlocked that they don't lock when the mall closes. He even allowed us to leave the store with a cart (they are not supposed to leave the store.) Since it was full of bags!!! I don't know how you would carry everything otherwise. It's a big Mall and we will be back!

All jokes aside, this has to be the worst mall in the universe. 75% of the stores are vacant.read more

Pretty quick service for how popular and crowded it was…read more Pretty clean and everyone was respectful. We ordered a lot! - so many vegetarian options.

While visiting the Carolina's at the start of 2026, we decided to do a short day trip to Charolette…read moreand ended up at Optimist Hall. As a New Yorker we have our share of markets/food halls and OH fits the familiar script, with a slightly smaller footprint than what I've experienced. What never seems to change is that securing seating can be a challenge because all spots are "prime" real estate and the abundance of choices is an indecisive person's nightmare. Nonetheless, to all the foodies at heart those are just minor details for mere mortals... lol. We managed to grab a larger enough table and everyone circled until we made our individual choices and then returned to our central meeting spot to break bread and indulge in all of our finds. We enjoyed several of the eateries we experienced and I was particularly intrigued by the plant store (albeit kinda pricey). Returning is a no brainer especially for the places that were most memorable. Just A Note: Parking is not free, payment is required. Please note depending on the time of day it can be crowded so securing a spot will require patience.

What a great place! I was so surprised to find this food hall had so much variety. I knew I was in…read morefor a treat as soon as I walked in the door. Alley 51 is a food hall next to Super G's International Market. they have an incredible variety of restaurants to choose from all of them from East Asia. You can find sushi, Vietnamese noodle bowls, Mongolian, beef, and even roast Peking duck. come on! How cool is that? I have tried a few of the restaurants. I especially enjoyed the Thai. I have had the drunken noodles which were delightful. I was able to add Thai chilies which helped the level considerably. The owner recommends the basil chicken fried rice. I have also enjoyed the Laoatian food. The Laab is really good. I plan to eat my way across the entire hall. I am looking forward to sampling it all.

We stumbled on this place as a get out of the house trip. On the outside I was not ready for the…read morepleasant surprise inside. Super clean! Well stocked and loved that the aisles were labeled by country/continent. Wide variety on each aisle. The stuff you find in the aisle is the real life to the AI snacks posted that make you mad but they exist here! From fresh fruit to imported sodas, chips and seasonings and that's just the grocery store part! The food court is almost hard to digest! We walked around 2 laps before deciding! Everyone is ready to serve you! Most had digital checkouts but I asked the actual persons so that I can ask recommendations I recommend order a little from a few different stands. My favorite was the green drink. It was kiwi lime flavored. Sweet but tangy. Delicious! My least fav was the dumpling looking things.

Definitely a cool spot to check out! We got some souvenirs at the little shop, got a few beers at…read morethe resident culture and lunch at chop chop red pot. It was nice to have lots of different food options and we were happy with all the food/drinks we got!

Enjoyed a stop at 2 food stalls and the wine bar while we were downtown for a concert…read moreGarlic knots at Geno D's were AH-mazing! Brisket sandwich from the Red Pot was very good! The Cesar wrap had a different flavor in the dressing (a very smoky bbq flavor ... I liked it but it may not be for everyone) Service was friendly and fast. I would come here again (and we parked right here for the event #winning)

Title: If it's not in the shape of a wedge, it's not a wedge salad. WTF…read more Charlotte airport. Middle of the day. The restaurant is less than half full--four-tops and booths sitting empty as far as the eye can see. Meanwhile, every single traveler is wedged (ironically) into these tiny little two-tops that are about one-third shorter than a normal table. The very people most likely to need space are the ones being denied it. That's the whole reason solo travelers walk into places like this: space, a real table, somewhere to eat and knock out a little work between flights. So I ask politely if I could have a larger table. I'm told they're "for larger parties." I ask if I could sit in a booth. Same answer, delivered in that polite-but-pointed, bless-your-heart Southern tone. Darl'n. It gets better. The other half of the restaurant is even emptier. I ask again. Same answer. Different server. Same script. A small parade of hospitality lemmings. On my way out, the hostess suddenly notices the obvious: empty tables everywhere. She "finds" me a four-top. Moments later, she does the same for another single diner. Then another. Apparently the rules loosen once customers start walking. So: lousy hospitality, a faint mist of condescension, a smashed "wedge" salad that had clearly never met a wedge, and a $22 "therapeutic" cocktail to dull the experience. Airports are stressful enough. The least a half-empty restaurant can do is let people sit at an empty table.

CLT has been extensively improving the airport over the last few years, currently burning through…read more$2.5b for concourse upgrades, a new arrivals/departures pick up/drop off area, extending the terminals and somehow fitting a fourth parallel runway into the airport property. "An airport fit for a Queen" because Charlotte is of course, the Queen City. One of those improvements is this food court that opened in 2019. It's another great restaurant and retail area to enjoy while you're passing through our airport. There's already a food court in the atrium area but this is beyond the E security checkpoint. Clean, open, airy space with several vendors. In the center, a bar area operated by Asheville's Wicked Weed Brewing. Around the perimeter, Auntie Anne's pretzels, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Shake Shack and the second Bojangles to open in the CLT airport. (Bojangles is based here in Charlotte.) Definitely a great space for your layover! [Review 16563 overall - 3180 in North Carolina - 73 of 2022.]

It was entirely too hot on a daily visit here, we are coming from california. We've never been to…read moreanything like this. I enjoyed the space and I would love to have come back in the evening time. There are lots of shops in the area. You can even stop in swing and find the various intriguing items on grounds. Only bought cookies in this location I didn't really buy anything. See photos

I was visiting Charlotte for a concert with my best friend and I found this place on the bus ride…read moreto my Airbnb. We decided to come back for lunch and tried La Caseta. My best friend ended up getting us the sampler platter from La Caseta and we really enjoyed it! It was such a huge space but was a bit difficult to figure out where what was so we just ended up walking around on one side. We ended up going to Good Postage and I really loved the store! They had a little doggy walking around which was super cute and I ended up buying a sticker for my memories. I would definitely come back here if I was visiting Charlotte again!

I love this market. I try something new everytime and have always enjoyed everything I got. A lot…read moreof options, great customer service, and lots of seating with a bar in the middle/outside and water. The Korean resturant to the left after you walk in is also very good! Ive had their bibimbap and potato corn dogs. The owners are also so sweet *Picture below is from: Off the Hook (straight back when you walk all the way in)

This was my 2nd time here with a pretty large group of 11. I love that there is something for…read moreeveryone both the kiddos and the adults. The only big issue this visit was there was no AC!!! When we walked in from outside we all wanted to turn around and return to the cooler air outside. Some of the vendors had large portable cooling systems in their stalls and others didn't have some of the items on their menu because they couldn't use their cooler. Once I heard that it made me worry about food safety but no one got sick so I guess everything was kosher. I noticed on my receipt that there is a service charge attached to each purchase. When I asked about it I was told it was to keep the market clean and working but it makes you wonder with the air being out. Monarch Market 101 N Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28202 (Review 23 in 2026 and 918 overall)

This is an addition to what we've eaten at the Gibson Mill food court. We stopped by for an event…read moreand decided to get a sweet treat. We ended up at PetalCake Coffee. The case was full of cookies and a few petalcakes (aka cupcakes) After speaking to the nice young man behind the counter that said some batches of cookies had just come out of the oven, we went for two cookies. A classic chocolate chip and a fresh out of the oven s'mores. Prices were not listed anywhere we could see, but we were in for the sweet treat. I was, however, taken aback a bit that two cookies were $10 and some change, but having said that they were delicious cookies. Especially the s'mores. We're still pulling for Gibson Mill Market to make it because it's such a great concept. The atmosphere is great for meeting up with friends and hanging out with a beverage.

We decided to stop here for lunch on our way to Charlotte. It was the day after Christmas, so not…read moreeverything was open. This is a big place. It wasn't very busy this day. After walking around a little bit, we grabbed lunch in the food court. The food will be reviewed separately. Highbranch Brewing is downstairs with a gaming place. There's an antique mall and Cabbarus Brewing in an adjacent building that is very large. We'll probably stop by here again someday to enjoy it during a little busier time. Recommend stopping in here.