Rainy nights in Charlotte always seem to slow the city down a little. I decided to pop out at the…read morelast minute to try their new menu. Even with the rain pouring outside, the restaurant was completely full -- chandeliers glowing, fountain flowing, conversations everywhere. Somewhere between the lobster, caviar, and the ambiance, there was a small snafu. The hostess later sent over dessert to apologize. A small gesture, but one that made the night feel even warmer.

My husband chose this place again for his birthday dinner…read more.. We arrived for dinner RSVP at 6 pm, and the place was bustling. It seemed it was prom night, and there were many well dressed kids (mostly girls...with dates?). In any case, the place was gorgeous as usual...and as usual, the menu was a bit offputting. The price points are truly outlandish for what you get here. An example? A basic burger is 24 bucks...without fries! Truly, you're paying an extra 15 bucks or more for the ambiance. Pricing aside, even the options on the menu was a bit of a head scratcher. Honestly, there's barley a thing on there that appealed to me. Well, it used to be the Lobster Roll...but I had that a few times, and frankly, it's just not that good. It's small, and the bread is too hard...and again, despite the outlandish pricing, it doesn't even come with any sides. If this was any other restaurant, I'd probably just want to walk out. But then, there's the ambiance! Even that was a bit of an issue for me. On this night, there was hardly any music playing...and if so, it was on so low that I could barely hear it. There goes part of the ambiance...at least for me! My husband got his usual...the French Roasted Chicken, my son got the Roasted Sandwich, and I got the Shaved Ribeye Dip. We also ordered the Fries and the Creme Brulee for dessert. Well, more than ever, we all were extremely disappointed. First of all, my husband's dish looked nothing like it used to...paled in comparison in taste and presentation! In fact, afterwards, he said he'll never choose this place again to celebrate his birthday! My son and I just felt our sandos were OK at best...and really for its ridiculous price point, they were bordering bad. The bits of salad with our hand-helds were Argula...pretty, but possibly one of my least favorite veggie? Fries were good...but priced separately for $11-12 bucks, they should be! Then even the dessert was abysmal. Most creme brulees come with fruits...or some type of topping. Not here! Just a basic creme brulee. SO basic...with 1 ugly candle for my husband's birthday. It wasn't complimentary either. Just a DUD all the way through! As gorgeous as this place is, I'm just not sure if their foods are worth it anymore. BTW, for drinks, I got this Orange Cocktail (Blah!), and my husband got some beer (?). Again, nothing special. If this place cares to up their game, they should try harder...but apparently, they don't. In fact, it seems things are getting worse. I mean, just look at the recent Roasted Chicken plate...TERRIBLE!!! One thing positive is that we managed to get some good birthday pictures out of this fancy schmancy scene with good lighting....but the rest of it was just beyond underwhelming. Sorry, but gotta drop down to 2 stars this time.

First class service from drinks to dessert. Great staff recommendations (our stellar server was…read moreKayla) on cocktails, specials and perfect pacing. Delicious King Crab - expensive at $200 - but that was the best l've ever had outside of Hawaii. Sizzling lamb chops with perfect loaded potatoes, split for two. Turned a Friday night into a memorable celebration of life.

My wife and I have been coming to Steak 48 for years now and we always have an amazing experience…read more It is easily one of our top three restaurants in Charlotte. The vibe is cool and sexy. You know you're walking into a place that has really paid attention to the details from the moment you walk the door. We like to sit at the bar where it's a little more laid back although we've had dinner in the dinning room several times with friends. The tables in the back by the kitchen are the way to go if you're looking for something more intimate. I like to get a dirty martini and my wife get champagne. We get the Torched Scallops with caviar and the hamachi for appetizers and for dinner we usually split an entree. Everything really is next level although my favorite is the seabass. The service is outstanding. Everyone acknowledges you with a smile and "good evening, sir" as you walk past. It may not sound like much but these are the extra touches that make the place so special. We will be regulars for years to come.

Excellent service, food was top notch. A little pricey but well worth it. We would go again for a…read morespecial occasion.

My hubby brought me here for my birthday. Beautiful ambiance. Nice dinner and drinks. Server was…read moreattentive when needed. They gave me a tasty sea salt chocolate chip cookie for my birthday.

I relocated to Charlotte from Louisiana and this place is spot on from food to service.read more

As a girl born in Texas, a really good chicken fried steak is practically part of my DNA. It's one…read moreof those comfort foods I don't eat often because it's so rich--but when I see it on a menu, it absolutely catches my attention. That's exactly what drew me to The Southern Pecan in SouthPark. Here in the South, they call it country fried steak, and I'm happy to report this one did not disappoint. I met a colleague there for lunch, and everything about the experience felt easy from the start. The restaurant is located in Phillips Place, a lovely little shopping area that feels a bit polished and upscale--with shops like Orvis, Tory Burch, and even a Restoration Hardware restaurant nearby. They do offer valet parking, which is a nice touch, though honestly parking is easy enough on your own. We had reservations through OpenTable and were seated on the patio, which was absolutely delightful for this time of year in Charlotte. The weather was perfect, the setting was relaxed, and the service started off warm and welcoming right away. Now, the food. The country fried steak was beautifully cooked--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and served with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy that hit all the nostalgic notes from my Texas upbringing. I paired it with a vegetable side (I believe it was broccoli or corn), and it was a classic Southern plate done right. We also enjoyed a couple of cocktails, and to finish, we split a praline bread pudding, which felt like the perfect Southern ending to the meal--sweet, comforting, and indulgent without being overwhelming. The staff was friendly and attentive, and one of the things I continue to appreciate about Charlotte is how easy it is to connect with people. We even chatted with diners at nearby tables, which added to that welcoming, community feel that makes dining out here so enjoyable--especially for someone coming from the Bay Area. Prices felt fair for the quality, the setting, and the portion sizes, and overall the experience left a great impression. Bottom line: If you're craving a solid Southern classic like country fried steak--or just want a relaxed patio lunch in a charming part of SouthPark--The Southern Pecan is definitely worth a visit. And as someone happily eating my way through Charlotte and the Southeast, this stop was another reminder that the journey has been a delicious one.

First visit to Big Red's Cafe and it did NOT disappoint!…read more We tried the Kickin' Chicken with pasta salad and The Big Red with potato salad -- and wow... every bite was delicious! The service was friendly, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. Safe to say we'll definitely be back because there are SO many more things on the menu we can't wait to try!

I love the cabin aesthetic of the cafe. There are chairs and a table outside on the porch. Inside…read morethere are tons of seats. It's June and they have a Christmas tree (favorite holiday!). As a book girl I love that they have blind date with a book and a bookshelf with books. I also enjoyed the music selection. The staff were friendly. I got a Honey Nut Cheerios latte. Delicious! It's sweet so if you don't like sweet then it will not be for you. I also got a bacon, egg, and cheese. Which there was a little more food in the sandwich but it was still filling. We were playing on ordering and eating on the road but decided to sit and eat. I would definitely go back.

Everything went very well! We were greeted about 2 minutes upon arrival. The food came pretty…read morequickly but was fresh, hot and very good. The jumbo cheeseburger meal was delicious. One of my favorite parts was that they give whole pieces of bacon, unlike other places, the bacon is cut and they put a few pieces but this one was so good and the bacon was fresh and crispy as well too! My Husband and I did not go inside because it was raining but you could also tell everyone gets in and gets out. We did not see one person to pull up and stay to eat after getting their order, everyone pulled off right away. Overall, the workers were kind and the food was amazing. I have no complaints, only compliments!

I love their hamburger basket. The food is delicious and I like the old time feel to it. The car…read morehop lady is always so sweet

The food here is good. Up to Arby's standards. The service is really good. The employees were…read morefriendly and professional. The restaurant is clean. One thing to note if you try to hit this place from I85. It is probably 2 plus miles from the I85 exit. This is an Arby's so I'm not going to bore you with any further details.

I worked at this place for 2.5 months and when the beef is sliced it is then weighed on a scale and…read moreyou are supposed to get 3 ounces of beef but the manager adjusts the scales up so they don't tare right (the scale is at 0.75 ounce with nothing on it) when i noticed this i adjusted all scales back to zero and was reprimanded for it....... brumit group has a lawsuit against it for this very thing and are thinking of just closing all arby's locations and liquidating their assets the manager ought to know that but she is a spoiled brat and has no business managing anything

Stopped in for brunch before our long drive down south. The drive thru ran like a Chick-Fil-a and…read morethe building gave me McDonalds vibes. Walking in I was taken aback. The place was clean (and warm because it was cold this day). There was TVs showing the news and piped through the ceiling speakers. By the order counter was an area behind glass where you can see them making their award-winning biscuits periodically. The staff were very patient with us as we couldn't decide on what we wanted. Everything sounded really good, but I was really hungry so a biscuit sandwich wasn't going to do. I got the Breakfast Platter (biscuit, two eggs *no extra charge for the shortage*, bacon, and grits with a large coffee). The biscuit was exceptional, almost as good as our Maple Street Biscuit Company biscuits. I didn't eat all my eggs as they had gotten cold quickly. The bacon and grits were really good. I also picked up some doggie biscuits for my dog. She absolutely loved them. I don't think she's ever had biscuits before so she wasn't sure about the texture initially but after awhile she scarfed it down. Wish we had these in Florida.

Biscuitville was pretty average overall, but there were definitely some highlights. I tried the…read morecinnamon latte and it was super good -- warm, sweet, and perfect for a morning pick-me-up. The strawberry lemonade was also spot-on, refreshing and full of flavor. I ordered a breakfast platter, though, and it was just okay. It didn't taste very fresh and the flavors were a little underwhelming. Customer service was alright, nothing bad, just nothing that stood out. I would go back again, but I'd probably try something different next time. It wasn't terrible by any means, just not as impressive as I hoped. With the drinks being delicious, I'm willing to give it another shot -- maybe I just didn't pick the right item this time.

This place is a KM hotspot but to us is just ok. It's very similar to a roadside hotdog stand and I…read morefind the meat to be way too thick.

figured it's worth a shot... sometimes a person figures wrong. should've taken the hint when the…read moremap-o-matic left me across the street near the Walgreens but nope, not me. I searched out and found a tired little spot currently operating as a take out with all the old booths pushed none to carefully to one side of the room... requested the footlong special all the way plus fries and a coke which came up quickly. I got out to the car and found a small piece of shade and if I had to pick a word for what I unwrapped I'd go with artless: too long in the steamer? and chili from a can? onions but no slaw and the fries were limp. still eatable... but not especially enjoyable. so is it just Tuesday, or is it every day?

I only give 1 star because the system would not allow me to proceed without at least 1…read more Here is a pic of the finger thin chicken tenders I received (actually, this photo does it justice). When mentioned to my server, she checked and said they were all that size (3 for near $7). Also they were not the usual flavor I have received at other KFC locations. First time stopping in this one and will never plan to return

They apparently open whenever they feel ready and not according to their business hours. Doubtful…read morethey put any effort into any part of the business.