Most experiences with Dish are fantastic but this one fell a little short. One entree ordered was…read morefried chicken which was fried breast filet which caught us off guard as usually when fried chicken is on a menu it's on the bone. The chicken was juicy but lacked flavor and we asked the waitress for seasoning so it could be added at the table. The salmon cakes were ok but again lacked some flavor. I did enjoy the butter beans (after a few shakes of salt were added). Staff were fantastic and the service was quick. I'll still come back and continue to make my way through the menu

We went based on diners, drive-ins, and dives. We went specifically for the chicken and dumplings…read more What a disappointment. And the biscuits tasted good, but they were rock hard like they made the day before. Maybe tried to be sure that he would. The one certain Grace was the best salad . I would go back just for that.

Great CS and value for your $. Grape koolaid was not like syrup and well balanced; somewhat…read morenostalgic, lol. Food tastes good and we will def return!

First off it was hot as hell in the restaurant. The food took forever and it wasn't good. The fried…read morechicken was overcooked and salty. Mac and cheese was meh and the mashed potatoes were under seasoned. They weren't friendly either. I will never come back. Update : I also ordered banana pudding absolutely disgusting and dry! I'm taking the review to one star. I'm appalled at how bad this food was.

Workmans is a household favorite of ours! Their tomato soup is amazing, and so is their Shepards…read morePie. Not to mention their drinks and vibes are always great. Will always be back to Workmans

My husband and I visited The Workman's Friend for dinner, an Irish pub in Charlotte, for the first…read moretime at the end of August and had a fantastic experience. It was fairly busy, but we walked in without a reservation and were seated indoors right away. We ordered two Guinnesses, the Mussels appetizer (with garlic bread), and split the Fish & Chips plate. Everything was incredible. The cod was perfectly beer-battered, the hand-cut chips were crisp and hearty, and the green peas and tartar sauce rounded it out beautifully. The mussels and garlic bread were also delicious (even ordered a second garlic bread). I would 100% order both dishes again. Our server was also friendly, attentive, and gave honest, helpful recommendations. Prices felt fair for the quality, and the overall experience hit all the right notes. We've already recommended it to friends and will definitely be back. A cozy, welcoming spot for comfort food done right.

Def some of the best fried chicken I've ever had & to top it off I mentioned it to the person who…read moredelivered our additional item we ordered... I asked her if she cooked the chicken we were already eating... because it was some of the best I've ever had and she said not this time but she was one of the cooks. Best of all she knew how sincere my compliment was ! Our server was awesome as well!

This was such a disappointment. found this place on tik tok and the found was absolutely horrible…read more I ordered the haber dish with a chicken thigh , macaroni and cheese"dressed greens" the chicken here is 70% fried breading and 30% stringy, unflavored chicken. the mac and cheese was decent! the dressed greens were literally cut off ends of romaine, dont waste your time. We also shared green beans and Brussel sprouts . the green beans were charred on the outside and undercooked ok the inside. The brussel sprouts were cooked to a crisp and lacked flavor. My boyfriend had the OG chicken sandwich and he couldnt finish/ stomach it, this includes the burned fries that were served with it. The restaurant itself is nice, I don't think their AC was working but its got a cool rustic look. Our server was kind and attentive as well. Maybe they had an off day but this was a pretty big waste of a $60+ meal.

I went in last week and purchased the smothered pork chops over rice with yams/mac&cheese and…read morecollards. Everything was well seasoned.aI have never been disappointed going to this restaurant.

Food here is so yummy, the fried chicken is seasoned great. The Mac n cheese is not my favorite but…read morepretty good and collards are yummy. It is nice and easy to go place. No seating available and buffet style. Service is good and the restaurant is clean. 7/10

I miss this spot so so so much We've moved from Charlotte, but this used to be my SPOT. Penguin is…read moretruly a Charlotte staple. Hands down one of the top burgers in the city--no question. The happy hour is amazing and actually goes into the evening (a rare win), plus they have specials every single day. You really can't go wrong. Their tenders are also great, but honestly... go for the burgers. And if you can, grab a seat at the bar--that's where it's at. The vibes, the food, the consistency... unmatched. Charlotte friends, don't ever take Penguin for granted. I'll be dreaming about it from afar

BEST FRIED PICKLES of my life!! With ranch on the side (chefs kiss)…read more Server who took my order was incredible!! Burger was okay, kinda mid. I feel like I needed more on it. A little more flavor. Not bad but not the best. Do with that what you will.

Great vibe, great food, MATTSN WAS AMAZINGGGGGGG!!! They were so extremely friendly and welcoming,…read moretheir service alone made the experience 10/10!!

My cousins and I really enjoyed our visit food was fantastic drinks were great and our waitress…read moreAlly was fantastic and attentive. the ambience was fantastic the lighting was great the music was great and the vibe was great any kind of individual good have a good experience

First time trying this place and I will think about it for a while! We were visiting the area for…read morework and I am a sucker for a breakfast sandwich specially if it's a biscuit. We walked in and were greeted so warmly and got help on choosing what to order. Since being in the Carolina's and discovering for the first time fried green tomatoes I've had an obsession. To my surprise they sold some here! I ordered them obviously and one thing I love about this place is that they have different dipping sauces. I love dips and I decided to get one with the tomatoes and it had a kick but the best kind. Service was fantastic truly the best ! The person who brought the food and drinks were just simply so kind and welcoming. Truly great staff and wonderful experience. I hope to be back again and try this place again.

Very decent experience for a Monday morning! The establishment is very tidy and the staff is super…read morenice! I appreciate the very clean bathroom. I thought the shaken espresso was good but I wanted it to be a tad stronger. Loved the home fries. The chicken on my biscuit was very tasty too but I thought the biscuit could use more flavor. I smothered it with jelly for flavor. I would definitely 100% come back!

Despite being one of our staple restaurants for decades, we haven't been back in a long while…read more(mostly due to the distance factor)...and when we did, I was quite disappointed. First of all, they're no longer open for dinner...but just open for for lunch. Luckily, business still seemed good for lunch...as it was a packed house! However, there were some changes (for the worse). First of all, one of the hallmarks of Lupie's was the loud, overhead music. Granted, I didn't always love the music selection (as many tended to be Rockabilly), but music was part of what made Lupie's a fun place to be. Well, this time around, we could barely hear the music from where we were seated (downstairs). The vibe has completely changed from its "Heyday". Once a hipster hangout, the place has become a casual family spot now...with many older folks as well. I guess this may explain the reduction of music. *SIGH* Then the service. First of all, Lupie's has never been the place for sweet, friendly hospitality or anything like that. In fact, the service was always quite swift...but the waiters here have always been competent. Well, this time, it was altogether different. This older guy that showed us to the table was also our waiter. Again, we didn't expect any friendliness...and that wasn't the issue. What was the issue?? He was running around like crazy, sweating the whole time! It was obvious they were short staffed, and I get that...but because he was near hyperventilating (literally running and sweating!), it made me (and surely others?) quite anxious throughout. Definitely NOT a relaxing dining with all of that going on. Plus, I couldn't even get his attention for iced tea refill. At one point, I had to raise my voice to get his attention to order dessert...and he basically snapped back at me. Then as if that wasn't rude enough, hear me out on this! When I finally placed the order ("Kuchen", this peach cobbler dessert), he rushed that back to us WITH HIS THUMB INSIDE THE LITTLE BOWL...NOT ONLY TOUCHING THE FOOD, BUT SMEARING THE WHIPPED CREAM WITH IT. it was disgusting!! I thought about asking him to bring us another one...but decided to scoop out one third of the dessert off instead. I mean, how crude of a service was that?!? Beyond gross! Thank God, the foods still tasted the same...well, almost. I had my usual Texas Chili Mac...and while the meat still tasted good, it was a tad more salty than usual. Also, they no longer use the thicker noodles...a big letdown as far as I'm concerned.. Portions have decreased over the years as well...which was fine actually. The pricing was still quite friendly. As much as I love (LOVED!) Lupie's over the past 3-4 decades, I just can't ignore this. You do not stick your finger into your guest's foods! How repulsive is that?!?!?!? I hate to do this, but for once, our experience merited 1 star, but considering our long history with Lupie's, I'm being generous with 2 stars. I mean, FINGER INTO OUR FOODS....and not even being aware of doing it because of all the rushing about so manically?!? I call this REALLY BAD SERVICE. I'm seriously hoping that things change for the better again. I mean, I hope the management reads this, and informs the staff members not to touch the customers' foods, for one. Also, it would make for a nicer dining experience if the waiter didn't run around sweating so much. Of course, the place could definitely use another waiter or a hostess...as that may prevent all the manic running around (?!?). I seriously hope to upgrade this review the next time...if the place is still open, that is. I'm just wondering if they're in the process of closing down altogether, given the lesser hours. Honestly, as much as I appreciated this restaurant for decades, I can't deal with the running around sweating, barking and "FINGER-IN-YOUR-FOOD" service. We may give this place at one more try in the future (if open)...but if I see this type of repulsive service again, I vow never to return.

Lupie's Café has been serving up homestyle comfort food for over 36 years, and it's easy to see why…read moreit's still going strong. From the outside, the building gives off pure dive diner energy with faded paint, a crooked sign, and the kind of place your dad probably grabbed lunch at in the '90s. Inside, the vibe is no-frills. Crinkled paper menus printed in black and white, booths that have seen better days, and a focus on food, not aesthetics. They're known for chili: Texas, Cincinnati, Southern, and Vegetarian...and yes, you can sample all four. The Cincinnati style had that Greek cinnamon-tomato flair (not my favorite). Southern was mellow. Texas brought the heat. I ended up mixing the Texas and Southern to balance things out. That combo got ladled over a massive bed of mac and cheese, then topped with a mountain of shredded cheddar and a scoop of sour cream. I skipped the raw onions and got a slice of cornbread on the side, which was a bit dry for me. Service was top-tier. Genuinely friendly and tag-teamed by servers who kept things moving. One of them looked like Jack Black, which he admitted he's heard before. The menu is affordable and portions are huge. Every table around me looked like Thanksgiving. This might not be a weekly stop for me, but I'm glad I finally made it. Lupie's is a nostalgic, no-BS staple that's earned its long-standing reputation.

Incredibly friendly staff, they even did hi to our dog!…read more Everything is clean and well organized. The outside is shaded to provide comfort. The food blew my mind!! I am a lifelong hotdog fan. I look for them in every city. Clark's wins!

It's kind of a hike here for us and now that original ownership is back in place it's one we'll be…read moremaking a bit more often. For me personally, I'll be making it more on Friday's to get the amazing, and huge, fish sandwich. Beyond that the menu feels like it's got something for everyone, particularly if it's something that you slap between a couple slices of bread. Hot dogs and other sausages, burgers, Rueben's, breakfast sandwiches and all of it is high quality and prepared with care. Toss in super-friendly service, good tunes playing while you eat and like the t-shirts say, life is good.