We went here just for some wine before our dinner reservation somewhere else. We got a flight that…read morecomes with three different wines. The waitress was very informative in helping us choose which flight to get based on what we normally like and was also very attentive to whenever we needed anything. I wasn't wowed by the wine but I prioritized ambiance this night and this is definitely a multi/purpose restaurant. I could see myself coming back for another date night, meeting up with a friend or even a slightly nicer option for after the mall (they also had tv's at the bar). I will be coming back and definitely want to try their food.

It's a small place with a grill that is maybe 4 ft. If you go with a group, expect to wait a bit…read more Dishes come out as they are done so eating may be a bit scattered. I had the steak which was perfectly cooked. The wine selection was broad and what one would expect for a wine shop.

Happy Fri-yay!! This casual wine bar sits in south end right on the rail trail. It's so fun to…read morewatch all the cute dogs walk by and people watch while we relax. My fiancé and I parked in the accompanying shopping center and sat down for a delicious and refreshing wine flight. We are now enjoying our favorites in a glass paired with the Spinach Artichoke Chicken flatbread. (would recommend with a light red) Aaron, our master server, has been so attentive and helpful with the menu. Nothing like a beautiful Alfresco table with excellent wine and snacks to help us feel a little spoiled as we enter the weekend. Thanks Vin Master. We will be back!!

Really like this place! Right in the heart of South End and positioned a very short walk from…read moreIndaco and O-Ku. Perfect place to grab a pre-meal drink if you're early to dinner at either spot. The atmosphere is great. Relaxed, sports usually on the TV and good music. Service is great as well! The wine list is extensive with your usual favorites, but unique ones from places like Romania. The food is good too. They do not skimp on the charcuterie, loads of food! The flatbread is very simple and light. Do not expect to be full after eating just one.

Wine Loft is definitely a good time a great vibe any time of the week. The service is pleasant and…read morefast. You can't go wrong with a $10 glass of wine. They have many wines to choose from which is a necessity for me. I had the pork belly tacos which were really good. The decor has changed since my last visit but I'm in love with it. It's so inviting and every wall tells a different story. The "performance stage" is a jazz-esque vibe. Love that!

We had reservations on a Wednesday night. Ambiance was great, service was good, wine was excellent,…read morefood was subpar. We ordered the dip trio and the ice cream charcuterie. The olive dip on the dip trio was too salty to eat. The whipped feta tasted store bought. Our main issue was with the ice cream charcuterie. For $19, it was incredibly disappointing. The sauces came on one plate and were very sloppy. The brownie bites weren't warmed. The cookie bites were too small to eat with the ice cream and tasted like stale Walmart cookies (not the good kind either). It was very disappointing and overall lackluster. If you visit, I'd stick to the wine and a normal charcuterie.

My first time at Bohemian did not disappoint! We went at 6:30 on a Saturday night and there were 3…read morebarstools and one table open. Super cute inside and everyone who works there was super friendly. We sat at the bar and had a great time. It was a little warm inside, which makes sense since they had the doors open but that was our only complaint. Cheese board was delicious! Caesar salad with salmon was okay, it was the saltiest salmon I have ever eaten, wouldn't order it again. Deviled eggs were yummy, but hard to eat and very messy since they are piled so high. The wine we had was really good too. Would get it again without a doubt Definitely would come back! We parked on the street, but there are a few spots around the building.

This was a lovely and cozy space. The ambiance felt relaxing and laid back. I especially love the…read morebar stools looking out the huge open window. I mean, the view is a parking lot, but with great weather, it's forgivable. The bar has a very vintage homey feel. Almost as if you could be sitting in a living room. They had a beautiful NA cab that was very enjoyable. I don't miss the alcohol feels, but I definitely miss a tasty cab. I love places like this and it's definitely a place I would gravitate towards if I lived here. I would absolutely return when I'm back in the area.

Went to try DTR for the first time during restaurant week! The inside of the restaurant has such a…read morecool vibe and fun decor. It's very moody and would be a good date night spot! The food was amazing and we felt like we got such a great value for the Queen's Feast special they were offering. The service was good and everyone was kind. It was three of us in total and we enjoyed catching up together and participating in restaurant week here.

This DTR location is an attractive spot, especially the garden/fountain area outside. It is a great…read moredate night or friends night out spot for sure. The wine selection is impressive and they have great cocktails, typically seasonal rotating options as well. I enjoyed the caviar and chips option, flatbread pizza, and brussels. It was martini night which was a great deal on traditional martinis and the cosmo was delicious. The drawback to this location is parking can be difficult, so plan accordingly for your arrival time in case you have to search for street parking.

Great service and love their white wine selection. The burger and pasta are our favorite entrees.read more

Just enjoyed #girldinner and it was fantastic. If you want wine recommendations, ask Amanda. She…read moreknows her stuff.

So this is our first night (and time) in Charlotte and after a 9.5 hour drive, we were hungry and…read moreparched. I had bookmarked this spot due to its decent Yelp reviews and since it was within walking distance of our stay, and open, we decided to go here. What a great spot! Our server Angela was nice and attentive. We ate and drank inside, which was great for us because my GF didn't want to deal with bugs and 73° outside was too warm for me... We were seated at high top tables near the bar. Pretty cool interior space, lots of wine on display, and one wall was covered with old wine boxes. It wasn't noisy at all and it was nice not having to shout over a booming music. As for the main event, the food and wine: 1) I'm writing this pretty buzzed so my recollection may be hazy, but I got the "Here Comes the Sun" flight and my GF got the "Bubble Me Up, Scotty!" flight. Not only a good value (3x 2oz tasters for about the same price as a glass [6oz] of wine), but all six of the items in our flights were quite good. We ended up getting two more glasses each of our favorites of the three (Lambrusco for the missus, Grüner Veltliner for me). As for food: I got the shrimp cocktail (4.5/5) and my GF got the lamb sliders (also 4.5/5). And we split a Caesar salad with grilled chicken, which oddly enough to say, was the best Caesar salad we've ever had. Perfect dressing-to-lettuce ratio, the dressing was excellent, and the grilled chicken was perfect. And then we got 4 doughnuts for dessert. We are only here for five nights but I'm sure we will be back. 5/5 would definitely recommend.

This was our first visit to Foxcroft. We had reservations for Tuesday at 7:15. The patio was mostly…read morefull but there were about 6 tables open. We were greeted warmly and escorted to a table right away. I chose the bubbly wine flight and the chicken Milanese. My husband chose the rigatoni and a German pilsner. We shared our meals because they were both so flavorful but at the end were still a little hungry and wished there was bread service available to order along with the meals or sides that we could add to our meals for a little extra $. We did notice that on the menu for the burger, you could add a side of fries for $3. Otherwise the appetizer of fries goes for $13. We ended up ordering a slice of the chocolate cake. It's a slightly dense version with ganache and was very good. Overall we were so happy with our food and drink choices and look forward to coming back. The only little disappointment was when I made the reservation, it asked if there was a celebration and I checked the box that it was a birthday celebration. There was never a "happy birthday " wished to us or any mention at all. In no way, do I want or need somebody coming out and singing happy birthday to me but it's always nice when a restaurant will actually wish a person a happy birthday or maybe give a small dessert after the meal. I specifically look for restaurants that do this when choosing where to eat for a special occasion. So will I come here again? Absolutely, it will go into the regular rotation. Will I choose Foxcroft for our birthdays or anniversary? I would probably choose somewhere else where they acknowledge it.

300 East is one of my absolute favorite Charlotte staples! I love bringing out-of-town family and…read morefriends here, as well as introducing locals who haven't discovered it yet. Set in a charming old home, the aesthetic is incredibly welcoming with a quaint downstairs bar, a gorgeous outdoor patio, and cozy seating upstairs--there truly isn't a bad seat in the house. The staff and service are always exceptional, which only adds to the amazing experience. They offer daily specials alongside a rotating and standing menu, making every visit unique. There are so many standout dishes that it can be hard to choose, but my ultimate go-to is the seared ahi tuna salad. I don't know how they make that sesame and shoyu dressing, but it is one of a kind! I also highly recommend the hummus, the baked marinated Vermont goat cheese, "The Usual," and any of their steak options. Definitely don't skip dessert! On my last trip, I tried the strawberry shortcake, and it was divine. The goat cheese and cherry cheesecake and the rotating sorbets are also phenomenal. If you're grabbing a drink at the bar, be sure to check out their signature Matilda Wong, though they also make a stellar dirty martini!

For those who don't know, 300 East is something of a Charlotte institution; I've been there…read morecountless times over the years I've lived here but not recently. They have always had, in my estimation, the best French onion soup around and I was craving it, so off I went. The restaurant off East Boulevard is an eclectic sort of place, and in my memory the interior hasn't ever changed. The wood is dark, the tables a bit worn and packed together to give a slightly claustrophobic feel, and the decor is always vaguely counterculture. For people who like NoDa and Plaza Midwood (before its recent transformation), it's homey as can be. I enjoyed the familiarity of its unpretentious surroundings as I took a seat in a tiny corner booth. Delighted to note that the French onion soup is as delicious as ever, with a richly flavored broth and a generous amount of bread and cheese baked in. While the quality hasn't diminished, thank heavens, the size has gone from a bowl to a cup. As it was my upcharged side I didn't mind terribly but still. Alas. Kudos to the kitchen for letting me have my soup before my sandwich was delivered, but here is where things went a little south. I had ordered The Usual, one of their trademark dishes, a hot open-faced chicken salad sandwich on a baguette topped with asparagus, mushrooms and cheese. It too has been the victim of shrinkflation, about 2/3 as big as once it was. Again, didn't mind terribly much but the toppings themselves were scant: three small strips of jarred or canned asparagus, four slices of mushroom. Okay, everything is expensive these days, but the edges of the sandwich were burned and the filling was cool, meaning the salamander setting was off and no one checked it before sending it out or putting it down. I might have considered sending it back but that's when my server disappeared. My water glass sat empty for half my meal and was never refilled. Even paying the check was sluggish. So I give the current state 300 East a solid three with a disappointed sigh because they seem to be phoning it in. Really great French onion soup, though.