Since it has been a few years since I visited I felt it was a perfect time to give an update. This place is still as great as I remember it. The food is not the cheapest but I do feel you get what you pay for. The charcuterie and potato dish is delicious. They have many of their own barrels too so be sure to ask what they have or change tour liquor of choice to one of their barrel selections. The vibe is great. Great for date nights or if you want to take visitors somewhere unique this is the spot. read more

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What a fun spot to visit while in town! My girlfriend had been wanting to try it, so we took the opportunity while I was staying with her this week. We did make reservations for a Monday night, though it wasn't busy at all, so you could probably swing by on a whim should you want to during the week. The place was a bit elusive to find, as you have to look for the '3 dot sign' with a staff member guarding the door, which I'm sure is the intent! Once you enter, you walk down a long, candlelit hall, which sets the speakeasy mood right away. Upon entering, the classic speakeasy vibe hits you! Dim lighting, leather chairs, a beautiful bar stocked to the brim with whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and all the other good things you would expect to find in a place that prides itself on great cocktails. It certainly set the mood and got us ready to have an experience. The mixologists were welcoming and informative. I enjoyed my first drink, which was suggested based on my personal preferences in taste. It was a spin off a classic, and I really enjoyed it. Sort of like a cross of a penicillin and a whiskey sour. [The Never Ending Story]. My friend had the clarified punch since we had similar things we've loved in the past. It was slightly sweet, smooth, and easy to sip. We decided to just get some classics since the cocktail menu felt more like just off shots of other classics we love. They were both excluded well! But the thing that really blew us away was the food! I was really pleased with this portion of our evening! We had the crispy Brussels sprouts, and they were the best BSs I've ever had! I thought we'd take some home, but that did not happen! My friend got the Mushroom Casarecce. It was creamy and delicious! The beef carpaccio was also really nice. Overall, we had a nice night, and it was a fun experience to be had! read more

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Intimate setting with low lights. Perfect spot for date night and conversation. Staff were friendly and engaging. Drinks were well prepared! We had the black magic women very boozy forward but a touch of sweet to keep it cute 5/5. Elegantly wasted more fruity but the booze is there 5/5! Both are on the winter menu which was had the last day! Old fashioned and mojito were also very good. We also had the Brussels and scallop ceviche 5/5. Have to return to try their next seasonal drink menu! Def recommend!! read more

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This place is great Food appetizer were legit on another level The cocktail selection was big and fancy. Really good all of them. A bit pricey but definitely a recommended date night. My only complaint is the membership, which only gets you access to the bar. Which is a great bar... But there's several other great bars without a membership that requires you put your credit card number, works as a yearly subscription that if you cancel, you lose the rest of the year.... Kinda predatory. So since we're being predatory, I'm gonna complain about a lot of petty stuff as well. -Some of the staff was dressed very casual. Not uniformly. Not what I expect from a club I'm paying a membership. - bathrooms toilet was not flushed when I'm coming in. Pretty not membership worthy. - water is tap water. And the one that taste bad. You can buy 24 water bottle pack with half of one membership. What am I paying for? Anyways. Besides those predatory practice, it is a great place with great food and great drinks. Just had to speak my mind read more

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Had a chance to eat dinner here a couple of weeks ago, first time to visit and it will not be the last! I had an absolutely fantastic old fashion and the we proceeded to order the entire left side of the small plates menu it was amazing there were no disappointments with any of the 10 items. We had the charcuterie, marinated olives , roasted beet burrata, smoked trout dip, crispy Brussels , potato tostones, roasted cauliflower, crispy pork belly and sears scallops. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was a quaint speakeasy. Highly recommend if you have not been ! read more

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The food always makes me happy, thank you to the chefs. Service is always on point and their knowledgeable. The ambiance is grown and sexy whether its with the girls or a date night or even networking to impress. I promise Dot Dot Dot does NOT miss! read more

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Great atmosphere and service. Drinks were okay -- espresso martini wasn't the best, definitely lacked flavor. The brandy Alexander was alright, did not pick up much nutmeg flavor. The old fashion was good. It's a good spot for an after dinner cocktail but probably not the spot to kick off the night. read more

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The atmosphere is amazingly secluded, relaxed and chilled. The service is top shelf along with the premium libations. You must must must try the smoke box. I will be returning. read more

Aesthetic: Upscale speakeasy with members only reservations and an elegant cocktail and food menu. My Favorites: The Sweater Weather and Burning Leaves were perfect fall cocktails, and the deviled eggs were the best I ever had. Experience: We had the best date night here, I'm so glad we decided to get the membership. The appetizers were fantastic, we were in love with the shishito peppers and deviled eggs. We tried a few signature cocktails, and they were all incredibly flavorful and well balanced. I also tried the Bowmore scotch on the bartender's recommendation, and it was delicious. We can't wait until our next date night! read more

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Where do I even start? It pains me to write this review because I wanted to love this place. I'm from out of town, but this is my third time visiting this establishment and I have to say each time my experience gets worse. Before I even walked in the door I was basically told that I wasn't dressed up enough. I was dressed casually in a nice laid back outfit. To my surprise, after being seated at the bar I see the bartender who is serving me wearing a tank top with her bra showing underneath! Seriously?! If you're going to require me to "dress up more" then there should be a dress code for the people working here as well! Next, I ordered the brussel sprouts as an appetizer and they were completely drenched in some type of sauce. The sauce didn't taste bad, but it was WAY too much of it. I ordered the shrimp and grits as my entree and it was literally the worst shrimp and grits I've ever had! The texture was horrible and there was some type of sauce that tasted like vinegar. I don't think grits and vinegar is a good combination. It was gross and I couldn't even eat it. What a waste of money! Last, I had the loose lips sink ships cocktail. It tasted great but was rather weak for $17. This is coming from someone who doesn't mind spending a nice coin on a good drink. For example, there is a similar establishment in my hometown of Chicago called Three Dots and a Dash, and the drinks never disappoint! Hopefully,Dot Dot Dot uses this as constructive criticism and does better in the future. read more

Dot Dot Dot is an institution in Charlotte and a must go to place for unique cocktails and outstanding food and service. The place is down right sexy. The ambiance is a true speak easy vibe. read more

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This is a members cocktail bar and restaurant. I went with a friend after dinner. It's located directly to the left of Blackwood Hardware store. We made reservations in advance and were greeted outside the door. We were then escorted into the establishment. It's fairly dark and has a cigar room vibe. They have very unique cocktails available. I tried the bourbon hot box. It comes in a sealed box that smokes the drink. The flavor is enhanced as you smell the smoke on your hands as well as the initial sip. It was a delightful experience. The people next to us had small plates of food and to be honest, I didn't look at a menu but my friend recommended it highly. Certainly worth the $10 annual fee! read more

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I really enjoyed this place! It has a classy speakeasy vibe and the service was fast and friendly. The drinks were excellent and the food was pricey but absolutely delicious. My only complaint is the membership they require for entry. Since Dot dot dot already requires a reservation for entry, charging for a membership on top of that doesn't really provide any discernable benefit except that the bar makes extra money for nothing. Despite that, I still think its one of the best cocktail spots in Charlotte. read more

Came here with friends for a bourbon tasting. This place really went for the speakeasy vibe. Once we found the entrance (it is around the back of the building by the hardware garden center) we were escorted down a long dark hallway to the bar. A charcuterie board, old fashioned, and flight of bourbon were waiting for us. The gentleman who guided us through our tasting was very knowledgeable. I learned a lot and was able to ask a lot of questions. Next time I would love to come back for dinner. Everything we tasted was very good and it was a fun escape. read more

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We went there for a birthday dinner it was great. Luke took awesome care of us and the food was absolutely amazing. The brussel sprouts were some of the best I've ever had. The cocktails were also great. Highly recommend. read more

Great speakeasy in a secluded area so felt old school. It had a guy guarding the door that needed a code. Fun vibe but it was loud with long tables so tough to hear but very fun vibe with dim lighting. Service was great we just had drinks and got dessert which was delicious. Service was quick and friendly too. I'd go back and bring others here but make a reservation read more

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What an experience. Such a cool speak easy vibe! Staff were very nice as soon as we checked in for our reservation. We got to sit at the bar and it was so fun to speak with and watch the bartenders make their drinks. The espresso martini was so good! And the food!!! So good as well! We ended up having to google what the outside looked like after driving past it the first time LOL read more

Dot Dot Dot - MUSHROOM CASARECCE was so good!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Breakdown my review: Ambience - 3/5 Less upscale or intimate than I expected. Service - 5/5 No complaints. Drinks - 4.5/5 Only had whiskey but selection was good and prices reasonable for venue Food - 3.5/5 Trout dip was great (5/5), Brussels sprouts were terrible because of way too much sauce (2/5) and s'mores mousse was solid (4/5). Value 3.5/5 Portions were decent and drink prices were what to expect but ambiance brings value down a bit. read more

Had such a great time celebrating my birthday with the best ladies a girl could ask for. The atmosphere was wonderful. The service was great. The food and drinks just kept coming. I had a fantastic time all round. read more

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The food, drinks and ambiance was all top notch. The prices were very reasonable and the decor and cleanliness was spot on. I definitely recommend for a girls' or date night for a celebration. My only suggestion for improvement is on Resy is to say actually drive behind the hardware store... you can cut through the store if you park in front but I doubt the store loves that and you can't if it's closed! read more

Dot Dot Dot - My friends and I had the most amazing time celebrating my birthday here. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My friend and I decided to come get a quick drink and decided to come here. It did take us awhile to figure out where it was. There is also a $10 yearly membership which I find annoying but it is what it is. It's a very nice bar, very sultry vibes. Our waiter gave us lots of details and answered questions we had about drinks. The drinks came out pretty quickly for a full house. Some of the two top tables seem a bit tight space wise but thank goodness we didn't have one of those. The drinks are typical cocktail prices $14-$24, I'd absolutely be back for a date or a night out with the girls! read more

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Came here for a small celebration after eating dinner at another restaurant in the area. I wasn't a member initially but the guy at the door told me to how to register become one so I did that with no problem. It was a week night so pretty empty inside which I didn't mind. Service was great! I got the Lily wants a Pony that had the perfect amount of rosemary, super light and refreshing! My partner got the NY sour which he loved! Will for sure be back again, literally no complaints! read more

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I was able to stop in for the first time Friday night for a glass of wine. I've been waiting to try this place for weeks! The bar menu offers an awesome verity of cocktails and the deviled eggs are definitely a must try. I gave 3 stars because the experience went sour when staff got off to have a shift drink next to where I was sitting then proceeded to scream into my ear space across to the bartender that she needed a shift drink. I wish they just moved closer to have such a loud conversation and I wasn't stuck in the middle. When the other bartender that was helping me checked in I cashed out so I could get out of there because it was torture sitting there at this point. When I put my jacket on the staff having the shift drink yells in a sarcastic tone "have a greaaat night." She must of saw my discomfort and wanted to take it a step further. read more

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If you're looking for speakeasy meets members only dining club meets culinary + mixology then this is your spot! Came here on a date and had an amazing experience! From the very hoity toity "do you have a reservation" and "are you a member" to the space that has basement 20s-30s speakeasy supper club feel to the staff that know there stuff, this place was a whole vibe! We did a tasting menu, had incredible cocktails (the stamped orange peel w/the dot dot dot logo was such a simple, but elegant and unique touch) and were actually able to have a quick dinner table convo where we weren't shouting over other diners and their convos or music; it was just a refreshing dining experience. Everything we tasted was exquisite, but unfortunately, there was not enough of it. That's the only thing that kept it from a 5-star for both me and my date. When you leave someplace still hungry, it's a problem, especially for the price point; but such is the cost of fine dining. For the ambiance, aesthetic, service, and quality, it definitely checked all those boxes! read more

We visited for a special event. I would have to say we really felt special. Tried every kind of bourbon imaginable. The servers never let us run out. Food was outstanding. I was a quest at the event but based on our experience we have joined. The ambiance is speakeasy and it is not easy to find the front door. All adds to the experience. read more

A Park Rd. Shopping center speakeasy worthy of pre ordering a taxi, and prepping your liver and stomach capacity for the ride. I was worried that the membership fee would be a scam, space would be cramped and simple menu would limit my options. Not the case. Account for $100 per person. read more

Second visit. Was told by the manager..." Men cannot enter with open toed shoes but women can. We trust women more than men since we have many rugs and dim lighting".... What a shame! Totally respect the service industry but seriously? We went on to RH, had a fabulous time and were well received. read more

The last time I was in Charlotte, my girl and I searched high and low to find this spot one night and couldn't. When I returned, my friend surprised me and told me she finally found out so when I landed it was the first place we went. I didn't know they have a strict dress code on Saturdays as we showed up in tennis shoes but they were accommodating and actually let us in. Thank goodness. We were seated off in the corner and were served right away. I knew what I wanted, so I ordered the Molly Ringwald and my friend got the Lily wants a Pony. Both were delicious. We didn't order food. The feel was more for the ambiance and getting a feel for the spot. It was a great experience and can't wait to go back when I visit again. read more

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Very kind and attentive waitstaff, but not hovering. Cocktails are delish. Had a wonderful time with our party of 4, but left with laryngitis. Lots of ambient noise. Really good music (old school) , not too loud, but poor acoustics. An intimate conversation might be difficult. Great lighting, cozy spaces, chill vibe. Food was over-salted (more cocktails?) and pricey for the quality and quantity of key ingredients. No regrets, but it won't be a go-to. read more

Holy moly....this place is legit. You do need to have a membership though to enter (which is $10) and the entrance is somewhat hidden. It's very 1920s speakeasy vibe with low lighting and good music. I love anywhere that I can give the bartender a liquor and a flavor profile and he whips me up one of the best drinks ever!! We will be back! read more

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While visiting my sister I had a chance to visit this lounge. I can definitely see how it's easy to miss the entrance. The location is on the backside of the shopping area. There was a doorman who professionally greeted us while doing ID check's. This lounge has a mask mandate and take extra precautions to keep all customers safe. Once we entered, it was a speakeasy vibe, very intimate like. Dim lighting, superb ambience and great waitresses and host. The menu had a food selection but we went for strictly the bar. A nice selection mainly, bourbon and whisky collections, fine wines, and (of course) classic cocktails. The Cocktails were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. I would love to see a few more sweet cocktail options. I had the slow road to India (this was a winner). I would 100% visit this place again. It wasn't as energetic as expected. I'm assuming due to the Thanksgiving holiday but I'm sure it's live on the regular. Definitely a memorable experience. I forgot to mention shhhhh this is for MEMBERS ONLY!!! It's worth signing up! read more

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Wow!!! I am impressed with Dot Dot Dot. Finding it would have been hard if we didn't read the reviews beforehand, but we were able to find it easily since we did read the reviews. It is on the back side of a building, but just look for a guy standing at a booth outside. We were able to park upfront. Also, we approached the guy at the booth, but there were two ladies in front of us. A host or hostess comes to walk you from outside to your table inside the restaurant, but they do it by party, so you will have to wait your turn if there are people in front of you. Once the hostess came to get us, we were taken into the building and had to walk down a long dark hallway, lit up by candles on the floor. I loved this idea. Once we entered the restaurant space, we were immediately placed at a table to the left of the entrance. I did not like that and neither did my husband, but as time went on, we totally forgot about our table location. We were greeted by our chipper waitress, Josy. Josy gave a great introduction about the restaurant and menu, and then took our drink order. I love wine, so I ordered a glass of Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon. My hubby ordered the Hot Box Bourbon. Josy brought over an actual box that had embers burning in it and his glass of bourbon was inside of the box. It was a nice experience. For starters we opted for the Brussel Sprouts and Fingerling Potatoes. The Brussel sprouts were delicious. They were not over charred and the bacon gave it that extra kick of flavor. The fingering potatoes were delicious as well. They came out piping hot. They were seasoned to perfection. We were going to get more food but the starters filled us. We decided to get dessert instead. We both ordered the gluten-free S'mores Tart. It was absolutely amazing. It comes with a small scoop of ice cream and caramel. I highly recommend the dessert. It did not disappoint. We also ordered another to go home with us. My only gripe is that the menu is limited and the only gluten-free dinner items where the most expensive. My ratings: Brussel Sprouts - 5/5 Fingerling Potatoes - 5/5 S'mores Tart - 5/5 Josy's customer service 5/5 Hubby also rated everything a 5/5. Overall, I highly recommend Dot Dot Dot. FYI, there is a yearly membership that costs $10, but it covers 4 people. read more

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Good food, highly recommend the mushroom toast, and a nice variation of Brussels sprouts, solid drinks, grown, speakeasy atmosphere and quality service. Highly recommend. read more

Always an amazing time here! Their food and drinks menu constantly changes every couple of months and the chef gets the flavor profiles right every time. Love the great gatsby vibes. It's my go to date night spot and it's so fun bringing my friends here for the first time so they can find the entrance. The service is always so nice. Love chatting with their bartenders read more

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Amazing speakeasy in park road shopping center! I loved the 1920s decor and the atmosphere. You have to be a member or one of their 3 guest to go in. It seems very exclusive but a membership is only $10 a year! I came as a guest but I would definitely consider becoming a member. My party just ordered cocktails because we had dinner somewhere else. I loved my two. I had the Thai pepper Paloma, which was really nice and refreshing. I didn't find it spicy at all. Then I had an espresso martini. They make them very different than a typical espresso martini. This tastes like a milkshake! It's amazing!! They use heavy cream, cold brew syrup and coffee liquor. Overall, everyone loved their drinks and our server was amazing as well! I will be back to try more! read more

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Best old fashioned I've had in Charlotte. Hands down. Love the vibe and atmosphere of this place - it's great for a kids free date night. We only went for cocktails, but I can't wait to come back and try the food. We sat at the bar, which I highly recommend, so you can watch the bartenders work their magic. After speaking with the bartender about different drink choices, I went with the classic old fashioned and am so happy I did. Smooth, crisp and a subtle hint of sweetness. It was perfect! Highly recommend this members only spot. read more

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I've visited this place twice and have been very pleased both times. Very grown and sexy exclusive vibes. It's been the only cocktail bar that I've visited that gives speakeasy vibes. Everyone is always welcoming and service is very prompt. They have drink levels outlined on the menu and believe it or not everything looks just the pics lol. Recommend as a night out with a group or date night cap. Really nice spot. On the higher end with pricing so be prepared. read more

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The dress code is so ridiculous! There are much nicer speakeasy's in Charlotte without the ridiculous rules! My husband got turned away because his piggies were out in flip flops. read more

Place is ok thinks they are something special, showed up with my family with a reservation. It's about 95 degrees out we are all dressed up and god forbid one of the men in my family have on flip flops. All the girls have on open toes shoes, the managers response was we don't trust men in opened toed shoes there's rugs... are you serious, we were unable to enter. Just ended up having an amazing night elsewhere. Don't go to the "speak easy" next to the garden store. Charlottes got more to offer. read more

Talk about BOUGIE! You have to be a member to get in, and you should have a reservation. But the hoops are worth jumping through! This bar is "hidden" in the Park Road Shopping Center behind a hardware store. You'll go through this dimly lit corridor that opens into a richly appointed bar that feels like you are back in the times of Prohibition! The drinks are fabulous. And they have every liquor you could imagine or desire. I drank 3 while there, which is my record :) They have small bites that are shareable for noshing while you enjoy your cocktail. We enjoyed a charcuterie board that featured some of their house-cured meats. Seriously, is there anything they don't do? This place is heavy on atmosphere, so relax and enjoy yourself. What a great concept! read more

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