Love it, great food, great service, great ambiance. Highly recommend for special occasions or a…read morenight out.

This is such a fantastic restaurant. The food is amazing every single time but even more, the wait…read morestaff is spot on! Shelby did a great job for us and we really enjoyed her! we'll be back, again!

My niece treated me to Kindred for my birthday, and it felt like a true occasion from start to…read morefinish. Set right in downtown Davidson across from Davidson College, the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance--lively but still intimate. The menu evolves frequently, so what we saw differed from what's posted online--but that turned out to be part of the charm. Everything sounded appealing, and choosing wasn't difficult. Our server stood out immediately--deeply knowledgeable and able to walk through each dish with impressive detail, right down to preparation. It's easy to see why Kindred earned "Recommended" status in the inaugural Michelin Guide American South and continues to be recognized for top-tier hospitality and cuisine. We started with the Little Gem lettuce salad--fresh, bright, and elevated by the perfect crunch and subtle richness of pistachios. For my entrée, I had the rigatoni with guanciale, English peas, and pecorino sardo--rich, balanced, and full of flavor without being heavy. A memorable meal all around.

Went to Kindred for the first time today. Great service. From the hostess, to our server to the…read moremanager (Kenny...?) we had a quick chat before walking out. There were 7 of us in our party for a birthday. I will def be back for dinner! and even to just sit at the bar- drinks were great! I had the Oaxaca flocks- mezcal with pineapple concoction. My cousin had something with gin and sage and her husband had an herbaceous drink with bourbon. To eat, We had the pickles, fried oysters, duck fat fries, momo chicken salad and cinnamon rolls! omg so good! I had the shrimp roll- a lobster roll but made with shrimp. Flavorful, light and refreshing! Everyone was happy.

Best okra side I've ever had ! Wasn't sure what to get with my pulled pork sandwich and the okra…read morewas suggested. I was leaning towards the collards but heck the folks on my right vouched for the okra. Delicious and worth the visit.

The staff were friendly and ambiance was sports bar - which I enjoy. The food came out quick and…read morethere's free refills on hush puppies. My wife had the pulled pork and unfortunately it was pretty dry. I had the brisket and it was also pretty dry. The sides were great though. We may have caught them on a bad day. I would say give it a shot.

Service very good. Food flipping awesome. I had shepherds pie, omg , to die for, wife had the…read moreguiness stew pot pie, loved it !!! Plus it was 10 buck cocktails. Can't beat it. Expresso martinis just ok , says wife, but I drink old fashioned and for 10 bucks , get an uber good!!

Excellent, friendly service and good food!…read more We called ahead on our way from a hockey game downtown and were told the wait was around 30 minutes. They, very kindly, offered to put us on the list while we were in-route! We arrived and were seated within minutes. Very cool of them to do that! Our waiter was very patient, friendly and explained the specials and menu items in detail. He made the dining a positive experience for sure! Potato bites were good. Whatever the shmear underneath was it could use some more of that! Bangers and mash were meh. Bland mash, overcooked bangers and not enough gravy. I was provided some extra gravy though. Fish and Chips were a big hit! Perfect cook and the batter was light, crisp and stuck to the fish well! Tartar was great. Slaw was on the boring side but unnecessary in the end. Everyone was friendly, a band was playing, the lights were dim, drinks were cold and the fish is good. If you live in the area I highly recommend checking it out!

We went on Thursday burger night. The burgers were a little small in my book. The service was great…read moreand fast.

We took a friend for my birthday it was great the service was on target and tourists should visitread more

We came in on a Saturday for late lunch(2ish) the place was hopping. So much fun!! The staff was…read moresuper friendly and polite. Our server was top notch. The chicken wings were so delicious. Very very good all around

We recently came here for lunch. Here are my thoughts…read more Atmosphere: Hello, Sailor is located on Lake Norman. It has a beautiful outdoor patio to sit on and enjoy the views of the lake while you enjoy a meal. The outdoor patio had two levels and was nicely covered and shaded. They have a large indoor dining space as well. Restrooms: The restrooms were nice and clean. They have male and female restrooms with multiple stalls. The female restroom has a changing pad for babies. Service: The service was spot on. All of the staff was friendly and attentive! Food: We enjoyed our lunch at Hello, Sailor. The food was fresh and delicious. For an appetizer, we tried their 'Hushpuppies' and 'Watermelon' dishes. The hushpuppies were very good. I loved the homemade butter that came with them. The hushpuppies were greasy which was a plus. We didn't care for their watermelon appetizer. It came with lime and hot sauce on it. The flavors just didn't mend well for me. For my entree, I tried their 'Shrimp Tacos with Coleslaw'. I enjoyed the tacos. The tacos were fresh and flavorful. It was the perfect portion size. The food was good and fairly priced. For a drink, I asked for a surprise sweet and fruit mocktail and the bartender made an amazing drink for me. It had hints of pineapple and mint. It was delicious! The food and drink were good at Hello, Sailor. Overall, this is a great place to come for a nice lunch with views of Lake Norman.

One word...AMAZING!!! Great wine, Great Oysters, Great…read moreenvironment!! Came in from Cincinnati for family reunion, could not have been happier with this great find!!

Stopped by Marlee Jean's Raw Bar & Kitchen while in town and thought it was such a cute little…read morespot. The inside had a really fun vibe and decor, but we ended up sitting outside on the patio since we had our dogs with us. Super relaxed atmosphere and a great place to hang out for lunch. You order food and drinks at the counter and they bring everything out to your table. I originally wanted sweet tea (sadly they didn't have any ), so I switched it up and ordered their spicy Bloody Mary instead... and WOW. Holy moly, it was GOOD. Easily the highlight of the meal for me. We tried a few different things -- the tuna wontons, burrata salad with shrimp, panini, and potato wedges. The presentation was great and everything was decent, but the food itself was just okay overall. Atmosphere and drinks definitely carried the experience for me. Giving this one 4 stars because the vibe was really nice, patio was dog-friendly, and that Bloody Mary deserves its own shoutout.

Went with whole family and everything was great! Service and food is amazing. Large Nutella toast,…read moreclassic waffle and avocado toast was all amazing. Highly recommend

Famous Toastery - Davidson, NC…read more Let me just start this the only way possible... "Best breakfast everrrrrrrr." (Read that in Chris Tucker's voice from Friday ) Listen. I don't throw those words around lightly. I'm a breakfast professional. I've traveled. I've eaten. I've sacrificed stretchy waistbands for less. First of all Kayla J. Service? VIP. Celebrity status. I felt like I walked in with a security detail. The way she checked on us? I thought she was about to hand me a Grammy. Attentive, friendly, and faster than my metabolism trying to survive those portions. Now let's talk FOOD. The corned beef hash with potatoes and eggs? My goodness. The eggs were perfectly cooked -- that yolk broke open like it had something to prove. The corned beef? Crispy, juicy, seasoned like somebody's grandma was back there supervising the kitchen. The potatoes? Golden. Crunchy. Faith restored. And these portions?? They don't believe in small plates here. They believe in "Cancel your lunch plans" plates. I wasn't eating breakfast... I was entering a commitment. You know it's serious when you're halfway through and start negotiating with yourself: "Alright... one more bite... for America." And don't even get me started on the pancakes. Fluffy like they were trained in altitude. Powdered sugar falling like breakfast confetti. Absolute madness. Famous Toastery in Davidson isn't just breakfast it's a spiritual experience with syrup. 10/10. Would return. Would loosen belt again. If you're anywhere near Davidson and not eating here... you're playing yourself.

Barrel and Fork is top shelf!! Dined there last week with a group of friends to celebrate my…read morebirthday early. The atmosphere is so chill and welcoming! The service was outstanding. And the food.....well worth it as it was fantastic! Everyone in our group loved their meal. It was nice to have a leisurely dinner and not feel rushed by the staff. After dinner we enjoyed their updated outdoor patio. The new owners have outdone themselves!!! Highly recommend!

For our anniversary this past April, we decided to return to Barrel & Fork in Cornelius because our…read morefirst visit a few years ago had been genuinely memorable. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Despite having reservations, the arrival and seating process felt disorganized. Our server was very friendly and sweet, but she was also somewhat aloof, rarely checked on us, and didn't seem particularly knowledgeable about the kitchen or menu. She mentioned at least five times that they had a new chef and that the menu had become "eclectic." In retrospect, that should have been a warning. Unfortunately, we did not have a single item of food that we would order again. At this price point, that is unacceptable--especially when outstanding premium restaurants such as Seaboy are literally just down the road. We started with a fried rice-ball appetizer and a mozzarella plate. Both desperately needed seasoning and were surprisingly bland. My Caesar salad was tiny, limp, and somehow almost entirely flavorless. My wife ordered a fried game-bird entrée--quail, if I remember correctly. I can't say exactly what went wrong in the kitchen, but the coating had the stale-oil flavor of McDonald's fries discovered three months too late. The accompanying sauce was murky, visually unappealing, and did absolutely nothing to rescue the dish. I love fried chicken, and even I couldn't eat hers. When our server cleared the plate, approximately 95% of the entrée was still sitting there. The server asked if my wife didn't like it, and she commented that it was not very good and explained why, yet they did not offer to make any changes or even discount that part of the bill which felt like a significant missed opportunity to address an obviously unsuccessful dish. I ordered the trout. Even allowing for the smaller portions common at upscale restaurants, it was one of the smallest entrées I have ever been served. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver enough flavor or refinement to make up for its size. By the time dessert was offered, we had no interest in spending more money after being disappointed by the appetizers, salads, and entrées. The beautiful historic home, atmosphere, and front-porch dining remain fantastic. Sadly, the food and overall experience no longer lived up to that wonderful setting. Our first visit was mind-blowing. This visit ensured that we won't return. Unless a massive sign appears out front announcing new management, a new chef, new staff, and an entirely new everything, we will spend our future anniversary dinners elsewhere. To those about to nosh, you have been warned.

Everything about our experience at Midwood BBQ was amazing! It was our first time visiting while we…read morewere in the area, and we were blown away by both the food and the service. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and informative, helping make our first visit even better. Every single thing we ordered was phenomenal! The burnt ends were delicious, and the BBQ beans were honestly the best I've ever had. The hush puppies were also some of the best we've ever eaten! We also had the bacon-wrapped jalapeños, which were fantastic, along with the smoked chicken Caesar wrap and sweet potato fries--SO good! And let's not forget dessert! The apple bread pudding was absolutely delicious! You can tell they put a lot of care into both the food and the overall experience. We will definitely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend Midwood BBQ!

Good consistency but the hostess lacked any social or hospitality skills on a random Friday, June…read more12th lunch period. Maybe she was having a bad day but my order placed at 1128am was ready for pickup as scheduled. I picked up Sweet Potato fries with the Well fed and barracho beans and everything kept from Huntersville to Sunset to Research Park. Talk about managing their meats and packaging. You can't go wrong with doubling up on the Brisket here.