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    Chima Steakhouse

    3.8 (811 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Brazilian, Desserts
    Open 12:30 pm - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    CHIMA STEAKHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Upscale
    Classy
    Happy hour specials

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    Ashley F.

    It's sad to say, but Chima has gone down hill significantly over the years. I haven't been here in over 7 years so I'm sure a lot has changed. I just remember when this was considered "fine-ish dining". Or I don't know maybe it wasn't and I just thought that it was in my youth. Came here to celebrate someone's birthday and was underwhelmed. The hostess was not friendly. The restaurant itself was clean but you could see signs that a renovation was much needed, there were cracks in the walls and just old carpet and furniture. Our server was nice and some of the food we had was tasty. There were several bites of meat that were not good. They were either too salty or had zero flavor at all or were dry. The sides they brought out were inedible to me. There was such inconsistency with the food items. The salad bar was okay. Honestly, my salad was probably the best part of the meal. The gentlemen bringing the meat around came every 3 seconds in rapid succession. It was almost overwhelming. But then there were items we had to ask for because some things never made it over to us. It was just odd. I most likely will not return to Chima, but I'm glad I had one last hoorah.

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    Sedana N.

    Food Service Ambiance I highly recommend, perfect for a date night! Service was excellent and enjoyed an amazing Brazilian cocktail. The meats are delectable and there are varieties of options at the buffet.

    Matthew C.

    Commence food coma. This is my third Brazilian steakhouse, and first time at Chima. The dark colors and dimmed lights set the night with good ambiance and laughs. The service was spot on with the amount of meats coming around. Don't sleep on the pineapple! Chima was delicious, but beware of the food coma!

    Never made it through the door
    Louis R.

    Avoid! - After a week, we found the Charlotte Chima Steakhouse Booked. We visited a Chima Steakhouse location in Orlando and were truly blown away at the quality and tremendous service. We were determined to make it in and made our Saturday 8 PM Reservation nearly 1 week prior. We arrived on time and found the scene violent and simply out of control. Those seeking to Dine at this restaurant were an eclectic bunch of unsophisticated and enthusiastic opportunists. Upon arrival, we checked in and quickly determined we would not be seated. You can say the restaurant was overbooked, but the reality is that the restaurant staff truly underestimated the determination of the crowd. Patrons arrived, paid their entry fee, and were determined to get what they paid for. Our first assessment was that the salad bar had been ravaged and was not being repleted. I suspect the gauchos were overwhelmed by the hungry diners and simply fled. Not a gaucho could be seen on site. This location was utterly overwhelmed with hungry maniacs. The pimp, wearing the red cowboy hat, yelling at the poor hostess was the straw that broke the camel's back. We decided to retreat gracefully. The wounded hostess assured us we would not be charged the $50.00 USD Credit Card Booking fee. The madness spilled out into the street as we attempted to flee the location. Never again! Egregious!

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    Myia J.

    Chima is an absolute delight and im not even a big fan of grilled meats! The service is always top notch! The salad bar has something to satisfy everyone and EVERYTHING to satisfy me. This seems to be a celebration spot as someone is always celebrating a birthday or graduation but honestly it's the perfect date night spot for me! The lamb chops are delightful and the shrimp is hard to beat. A go to whenever one is in the area!

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    Rose G.

    I was really disappointed by the Charlotte Chima's. I've been to the one in Tyson's corner in the past and found it really well run, great service, and delicious food. The Charlotte one however is the opposite. This location suffers greatly from a management perspective. They really overbook reservations - we had a reservation for six and didn't get seated til seven. And we weren't the only ones this happened to. There was a line up the stairs at one point of people waiting for their tables for a long long time when they also had reservations. While the servers and bartenders were nice, service was extremely slow as they were severely understaffed. Not the servers fault, again it's managements problem, but it didn't make for a pleasant dining experience. One server shouldn't have to cover dozens of tables and management should have planned the work schedule better. And lastly, the food was severely overcooked and some of it just plain tasteless. It was also so loud in this restaurant. This Charlotte location is not worth going to - pick somewhere else for your dinner. If you're ever in Tyson's Corner, I'd recommend that location, but def skip this location.

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    Ask the Community - Chima Steakhouse

    It's my birthday and I want to wear a birthday tee shirt and nice jeans is this allowed?

    Yes , as long as the jeans are not distressed

    Are they open for lunch on Saturdays at the Charlotte location? If so, what is the price? I'm finding conflicting information.

    Too many other nice places in the city for lunch

    Do you have valet parking?

    No they do not. They appear as if they do instead they charge a fee.

    How far in advance should I make a reservation?

    On weekends I recommend 2 weeks. On weekdays not necessary

    Is there valet parking available? If not, what are the parking options?

    Hi Joanna, thanks for reaching out to us. We no longer offer valet, but there are parking lot buildings around the area that you can use.

    Is the unlimited salad bar currently open during this time?

    Hi Rue, thanks for reaching out to us with your question. Our gourmet salad bar is open and we are providing gloves and hand sanitizers to our clients.

    How much is the valet parking?

    Hi Marshall, thanks for reaching out to us. We offer complimentary valet to our guests. Monday-Friday from 6-10pm, Saturday 5-10pm and Sunday 4-10pm.

    Does this place accommodate one person dining? Is there a bar to sit at? What is the best time for a single person to come to avoid the crowds?

    There is a bar area upstairs with seating but I do not believe you can get the rodizio menu. There may be a fixed menu for the bar area. The lower area with the salad bar and rodizio do have small tables for two that are a good size for one person.

    Can I just eat off the salad bar for a reduced price?

    Yes. Look online they probably have info.

    What can I expect to pay for 2 on a normal night? Just don't want to be in shock when I get there .

    It is $55 per person without drinks. Sign up for their emails and you'll get a coupon. It is so good! Enjoy

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    3.9(625 reviews)
    0.1 miUptown
    $$$

    Steak Frites (5/5): The steak was well seasoned and well cooked. Lots of flavor but maybe just a…read morebit tough (that might've been because it was ordered medium though). The fries were battered and very crispy. These are the best kind! Complimentary Puff Pastry (4/5): These had the flavor of the bread at Brazilian steakhouses but with a different texture. The pastry was crumbly and there was a chilled gruyere mousse inside. Nice way to start the meal. French Onion Soup (3/5): Thick soup with lots of flavor. A little too sweet and tangy for me. I liked how much cheese there was on top. Duck A L'Orange (3/5): The duck wasn't that great. The skin wasn't crispy and it was a little too gamey. There was also very little meat in general. The orange sauce was runnier than I expected and very subtle. Good amount of potatoes and green beans which were solid. La Ricane (4/5): Reminded me of a Snickers ice cream bar but instead of ice cream it was a fluffy nougat. Good, but hard to justify the price when the ice cream version from the store is better and much cheaper haha Complimentary Madeleine (3/5): Nice that they gave these out at the end of the meal! Soft and bready with a light lemon flavor. 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)

    Went in for quick drinks before the game! We had a fabulous time with the sweetest bartender! We…read moreordered a Supernova and a L'erreuer de Perséphone. Both drinks were refreshing and well made! The L'erreuer de Perséphone is a tequila based drink that has grapefruit, lime, cinnamon, and pomegranate. The Supernova is a gin based drink with house made lemonade, butterfly pea tea, elderflower, and lavender. (It was fun to watch her add the elderflower/lavender purple syrup to the top of the drink). The sweet bartender realized I was taking pictures and gave me a rosemary garnish and lemon twirl. The attention to detail was so kind. The atmosphere cannot be beat here. So far, La Belle Helene is my favorite to visit. The grand ceilings, stunning light, florals, and clean environment truly transport you. It is an elevated and upscale experience that truly makes me feel so special that I get to spend time in their space. I look forward to visiting again!

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    Tiff's Treats - UPTOWN CHARLOTTE - Inside

    Tiff's Treats - UPTOWN CHARLOTTE

    4.4(51 reviews)
    0.5 miUptown

    Popped in yesterday to pick up a Too Good To Go and enjoyed a dozen of their classic cookies -…read morechocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, etc. It's a small shop on the first floor of a business center in downtown Charlotte. Since we were only running in and out, we just parked a block ahead on the street. The storefront is bright, open and clean, but there's no seating, so you have to take it to go which isn't a big deal since we were on our way to a book club anyway. Service was pleasant and quick, and you can't beat the value (12 cookies for $8 instead of $24). We will have a few to enjoy over the weekend now. I would definitely return. @azfitfoodfun

    Every time I passed by I wanted to stop but didn't feel like figuring out parking. Well don't be…read morelike me, they are attached to a parking garage and validate your ticket. The smell when you walk in is amazing! We were greeted and immediately assisted with picking out our dozen. ( We didn't intend to get so many but wanted to try them all) We got 1 Dozen Cookies (2 Double Chocolate Chip, 2 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, 2 Oatmeal Raisin, 2 Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Birthday Confetti). They were good... but none of the flavors really wowed us. Before checking out the employee made sure I signed up to get my reward points. If you try them sign up for the rewards you'll get deals on dozens. 4/6

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    Tiff's Treats - UPTOWN CHARLOTTE - Front counter

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    The Peach Cobbler Factory

    4.1(36 reviews)
    1.0 miMyers Park
    Locally owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    After a great lunch, our family decided to stop by for dessert, and we're so glad we did. We…read moreordered two peach cobblers, a caramel apple cobbler, and a cinnamon roll, and everything was absolutely perfect. The cobblers came out piping hot and paired with the vanilla ice cream on the side, they were incredibly delicious and definitely something I'll be daydreaming about later. They were also playing great music over the speakers, which added to the atmosphere, and the service was fantastic. The employees offered great recommendations and were always attentive, anticipating what we needed. We would've included a photo of the food, but it disappeared faster than we expected . Do yourself a favor and bring your family here...you won't regret it.

    We came in with a group and ordered several samplers to share so we could try a variety of flavors…read more We already knew the banana pudding didn't include fresh bananas, which was totally fine with us going in. Overall, the experience was very mixed. We tried the OG, cheesecake, Butterfinger, bourbon praline, blackberry, blackberry peach cobbler, sweet potato and pralines, and peach cobbler flavors. The cobblers being served warm was definitely nice, and I'd say the cobblers were probably the best part of what we tried. They were decent, although they tasted more like canned fruit fillings than homemade cobbler. The banana puddings and ice cream were average at best -- not terrible, but nowhere near the best we've had. The main reason I'm writing this review is because of the bourbon praline flavor. All four people in our group had the same reaction that something tasted very off. Comments included: * "It tastes like refrigerator." * "Is there soy sauce in this?" * "Yuck, this tastes like teriyaki." * "It tastes like the nuts are rotten" It genuinely tasted spoiled or contaminated with another flavor that may have been stored next to it in the fridge. When we politely asked if we could return or exchange it because it tasted so bad, the employee working basically shrugged and told us they didn't like that flavor either. Looking back, when we first arrived and asked for recommendations, they didn't offer much guidance. Bathroom was clean - water was only served in bottles, that cost $3. The chairs outside were very uncomfortable. Overall: warm cobblers were nice, some flavors were okay, but nothing stood out as exceptional -- and the bourbon praline was honestly one of the worst dessert flavors any of us have tried, we threw it away.

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    The Peach Cobbler Factory
    The Peach Cobbler Factory - We have cobbler cookies.

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    Chima Steakhouse - steak - Updated May 2026

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