This is such a cool place. Great menu and location. I love the old train station vibe and being…read moreable to look out over Main Street. There is plenty of public parking behind the buildings that are attached. The staff is friendly. The tacos and sandwiches are great. Really, I couldn't recommend it more.

This spot took me by surprise! It's almost hidden, and it's attached to a bike shop which was…read morepretty cool. The have a diverse menu offering multiples types of cuisines, with low prices. Our server was attentive, and our food came out quick. Everything I had was great!

They have a few burgers on the menu but just get the lettuce tomato pickles cheeseburger. Soooo…read moregood! Great bun and crispy veggies. I wish they gave more fries as a side, was a little small of a portion. Churros were yummy but $8 for 3 cut in half seemed a lot, should be $5.

Loved this dog bar experience! We went on a dreary Sunday morning for brunch…read more We decided last minute to bring our Cavapoo and had never been before so he wasn't registered. It said online it could take a couple days to get approved , but we had no problems just bringing him and his vaccinations. They seem strict about seeing vaccination history so I knew he would be safe and not get sick from other dogs! The check in process was quick and easy! Since it was not the best weather wise, it was only us and one other group there, but a friend said it does get crowded but never too crowded! They had a ton of picnic tables outside and beach volleyball courts. They have 2 sections outside, one is off leash and one is on leash. Inside is also on leash, so some options there! The bar is accessible no matter what section you are in, and they had a full bar. There were also some TVs inside with sports on. The facility seemed SO clean for a dog bar, I was impressed by that. The bartenders were also SO nice asking about our dog and his breed and making sure we had everything we needed. The facility seemed secure with lots of doors and magnetic locks so no dogs could escape. They did have brunch and it was delicious!!! I got the avacado toast. The egg was a tad salty but still very good! I would definitely go back!

The River Room is a very cozy spot, especially during the holidays. It was decorated beautifully…read morefor Christmas and had a warm, inviting atmosphere. One downside was learning that pets are not allowed inside--even though they don't serve food--which is always a bit of a letdown for us. That said, Luna was welcome on the outdoor patio... unfortunately, it was about 20 degrees outside. We didn't let the cold ruin the experience, though. They have patio heaters and warm drinks available, which helped a lot. We grabbed comfy outdoor chairs right next to the Christmas tree, and the setting was really nice, especially with the water view just steps away. It never got overly busy, but there was a steady flow of people coming and going, which gave it a relaxed, lively feel without being crowded. We both ordered the Hardywood Gingerbread Stout (9.2% ABV), which was their only holiday beer available at the time--they mentioned they had another seasonal option but had already sold out. The beer was pretty good, though definitely strong. We actually left to check out the only other bar in town, but it turned out to be closed, so we circled back to The River Room for another round. Two gingerbread stouts came out to $14 total which felt very reasonable. They do charge a small membership fee (around $1) since it's a private club, and we were told that fee goes toward animal conservation, which is a nice bonus. Overall, despite the cold and the indoor pet restriction, we really enjoyed the ambiance, holiday decor, and relaxed vibe--and would definitely stop back again when the weather is warmer.

The river room is a great place to hang out. They had food trucks numerous days of the week. Their…read morerotating signature drinks are great! Cold brews on tap as well as bottles. The staff is friendly and professional! You must sit outside to overlook the pond with many birds! Bonus View is the fire station ! Lots of comfy seating options. Family and dog friendly!

Finally made it to this Italian restaurant after being attracted to their cute tables for 2 which…read moreare setup outside. We both had pasta dishes which were delicious - Paccheri En Pesto, and Tagliatelle Ragu with extra meatballs. Our fried calamari appetizer however, was a disappointment. Seems that the oil was too hot cause it was dark brown and not as tender. Plus it had many bits and pieces of fried batter. Sara was our server and took good care of us. But Ashley (a helper), went above and beyond! When she brought me extra bread, I pointed out the mess under an unoccupied table. She told me that she would take care of it and did so immediately. What an outstanding employee! Both Sara and Ashley wore smiles all the time and because of Ashley going above and beyond, I will not remove a star for the calamari. We will be back to sit outside (too cold this time).

On 5/20/26 we went to the this restaurant after my grandson's graduation because he requested…read morepasta...also it had good reviews. Early afternoon, so it wasn't busy...but if we were there on a lunch break we would've DEFINITELY been late going back to work. Well this must've been a bad day...from the host to the last server. The guy took out order, he brought 2 Cesar salads and the lettuce was warp, homemade croutons were horrible. Then we had to keep asking for bread and oil, I see why...tasted horrible. We waited over an hour for our food that was VERY bland. Calamari was horrible, my niece ordered chicken alfredo and they forgot the chicken. The spaghetti/meatballs was not good either. No one from staff tried to accommodate us or make things right.

This place is so cool. It is down an alley with a bunch of other bars! It's upstairs. It's small…read moreand the drinks and service were amazing! Shay was our bartender and she recommended a drink that she created and it was amazing. It was sort of raspberry and citrusy! We loved the vibe and the quaintness!

Stumbled upon this speakeasy type bar by myself while my husband was at a local comic convention…read more Brought my kindle and sat at the bar to read/people watch in this small but super cozy space. Bartenders were super friendly and made some tasty drinks. My husband joined later and enjoyed his drink too. Probably our favorite spot from our weekend in town!

I'm sad I waited so long to come here...it's delicious. I love the patio vibe, the food and the…read moreservice. Everything was top notch from the service to the food! I can see why this place is popular. We got the crispy Brussel sprouts (10/10 recommend), bacon wrapped scallops and sliders. My kids got the corn dog nuggets and absolutely loved the sidewinder fries. The sliders I got were both delish with perfectly cooked patties. The scallops were also top notch - I'd order them over and over again. They also had a great drink menu from drafts, cans and mixed drinks (as well as non-alcoholic choices). If you're in Belmont, don't sleep on this spot!

Let here after a great meal in the old stone steak house. Great value cocktails and good serviceread more

We were in town for an event and decided to have an early dinner at Nellie's…read more This place has a friendly staff, great ambiance and good food. This is our second visit here, and our first time with the dinner menu. There were lots of great choices! We tried the hush puppies appetizer and the deviled eggs to start. Great presentation and delicious. For entrees we went with the chicken and gravy, fish tacos and the love bug smash burger. Huge portions and really really good. We were very full afterward. We wanted to have a little more leisurely time there, maybe try a dessert, but we had to be at an event, so there was a time constraint. Overall, this is a great spot in downtown Belmont. Also, this is Jonas family owned restaurant so check out all the music memorabilia by the restrooms.

My wife and I recently visited Nellie's Southern Kitchen, and unfortunately our experience was…read moredisappointing overall. We started with the pimento cheese fries, which were easily the highlight of the meal. They were flavorful, well-prepared, and set a great first impression. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. The service was noticeably slow, and our food took quite a while to arrive. I ordered the fried chicken, and it was significantly overcooked. The chicken was dry, and the breading was so dark it was just shy of being burnt. The mashed potatoes on the side were good, but they couldn't make up for the quality of the main dish. My wife ordered the chicken fried steak with roasted carrots. The steak itself was quite good, but the carrots never arrived with the meal. They were brought out long after we had finished eating, which made them feel like an afterthought. For dessert, my wife chose the peach cobbler. It appeared to be served with ice cream, but by the time it reached the table, the ice cream had completely melted. The dessert looked more like peach cobbler floating in a bowl of melted ice cream than a properly plated dessert. Whether it sat too long before being served or was prepared incorrectly, it was not particularly appealing. The one bright spot throughout the evening was our server. He was attentive, checked on us regularly, and kept our drinks refilled. Unfortunately, good service alone wasn't enough to overcome the slow pace and disappointing food quality. Based on this visit, the overall dining experience was subpar. Aside from the pimento cheese fries and a few individual items, the meal did not live up to expectations.

3.5/5 stars. Went back to Blue Door to give it another chance with the new menu... it's still my…read moreleast favorite cocktail bar in all of charlotte. The menu this time is theme park theme... again, a fun concept but not well executed. Pretty overwhelming, especially with the bartenders explaining the menu to us twice with the same spiel there is too much to look at it makes it difficult to pay attention to the drinks. I really did not love my drink (starbreaker?) you could only taste the lychee The bartenders not a vibe, it was not that comfortable to sit at the bar. They now serve food, hotdogs... which do NOT match the vibe at all, so that was interesting that their only food (other than the free popcorn) is not hot dogs..

This place blue my mind…read more I was visiting my best friend while in town for a conference on amusement ride standards. We had a reservation for Blue Door for Saturday night, and it was amazing. Now while she was vaguely aware of their "spirited kingdom" menu, I had NO CLUE. It was the best surprise! They have such a cool menu with a full theme park map containing 4 lands with 4 cocktails each. The cocktails all match the type of ride they are, it's honestly such a cool idea, and it was so well done. I loved the art. I will say, I was skeptical that all of their drinks would actually work and worried that they'd be too caught up in the theme to make results but . . . Oh my goodness I was so impressed by the drinks here. I think a lot of bars these days can get so caught up in trying to be unique that their drinks become nearly undrinkable. This place definitely doesn't suffer there. They brought us an aperitif when we came in, but unfortunately I have a blueberry allergy so we skipped that. We had 4 drinks between the 2 of us and they were all awesome. I ordered the star breaker and the green dragon (what can I say, I love gin and a good coaster), and they were both balanced and tasty. My friend got the diablo and the neon shift, and they were both fantastic as well! The neon shift was served with a black light too which was super cute. The one drink I have to call out specifically is the green dragon. There was something about this drink that was so unique, I have genuinely never had anything like it but I would order it a thousand times over. It's so good. It keeps me up at night. It haunts my every bar order. I will be writing home about it. What else can I say about this place - the service was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the DJ was amazing. I thought "wow this guy really likes sax covers" only to look over and see him PLAYING HIS SAXOPHONE LIVE?? Iconic. This place was perfect and I wouldn't change a thing about it. The spirited kingdom menu will only be around for 6 months according to the waitress, so definitely catch it while it's there! If I'd heard about it sooner, I would've maybe descended upon them with 200+ theme park engineers in town for the conference (maybe it's a good thing I didn't know they were there until after it was over), but instead I will just say DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW