We've been coming to Estampa Gaucha for a while, and this visit was still a pleasant night out. The…read moreservice was warm and friendly, which is one of the reasons we've always felt comfortable returning.The salad bar is reliable, though it could use a bit of elevation to match the rest of the experience.The meats were overdone that evening, not quite what we've had on past visits, but still enjoyable enough for a relaxed dinner.Overall, it remains a familiar Charlotte spot we appreciate, even if this particular night wasn't their strongest.

I've been to Brazilian statehouses before but the meat here was packed with flavor! I especially…read morelove the Flank Steak! Staff was friendly and quick once the card was flipped to green. Nice place lots of sides! I would totally come here again, worth it. Walking distance from the NASCAR Museum - literally right across the street.

The hostess greet us soon as we enter the door. We arrived and was seated promptly based off our…read morereservations. Our server had a great sense of humor and explain everything to us with this being our first time. The salad bar along was a full menu packed with all types of salads, soups, veggies and more. The alcohol drinks was not lacking at all. Each person had a coin with two side one ready for meat, and the other's side you good. We had 15 meats to choose from during our lunch time. It was really intimate and quiet, so you're able to hear your guests. Valet parking is only available after 5pm. Street parking is free on the weekend. Also, parking garage average cost was $18 for parking. We really got full quick it was a great experience can't wait to go back. Oh yea my favorite meat was the lamb chops with the chimichurri. They also had a pineapple with some pieces chard. Yummy

If you are from Seattle and have been to the local steakhouse, you NEED to come to Chima. I highly…read morerecommend trying each meat without sauce or any other additions. By comparison, the distinct variety of spices and seasonings used at Chima are a breath of fresh air. The cocktails lean on the sweet side, so if you prefer a dry cocktail be sure to tell your server. I visited Chima Steakhouse on a solo-date (with headphones) and found the service incredibly respectful, even with my somewhat rude curation of the dining experience. My playlist was barely interrupted. I also found the pricing to be reasonable for the service provided. It took me approximately 90 minutes to try each offering and have seconds - and thirds - of lamb. THE LAAAAAAAMB!!!! Ugh. I'm telling you. If you haven't had lamb, this is a great place to try it, and if you are a connoisseur like myself, they let you choose your temp. The flavor changes as the meat cooks and you can experience the full range thanks to the wonderful people of Chima Steakhouse.

I barely give 5 star reviews, as these are reserved for exceptional dining experiences. I was very…read morehesitant to dine here, as I am not a fan of Darden chain restaurants. Their high end places like Capitol Grill, Seasons 52 and Ruth Chris have declined significantly in the past years. But Eddie V's has been in my list for a while. We were incredibly surprised at the high end quality, service, variety and experience we had in this location. We went for an anniversary dinner celebration and everything we ordered was perfect. The steak tartar made at the table, fresh oysters in half shelf were very nicely presented, the meat and the lobster were excellent, free dessert complimentary of the restaurant, and best of all, we did not break the bank. The atmosphere sophisticated but not stuffy. Live instrumental pop music provided a nice ambiance without being disruptive. And the service was par none. Very professional, attentive and knowledgeable folks. We will return.

I rarely write negative reviews, which is why this one is so disappointing for me. I've dined at…read moreEddie V's before and have always associated it with exceptional food and impeccable service. Unfortunately, this Restaurant Week visit was nothing like the Eddie V's I remembered. I dined solo at the bar and actually had to ask for the Restaurant Week menu. I chose the upgraded lobster bisque (+$5) and Chilean sea bass (+$10), looking forward to treating myself. I rarely splurge on a nice dinner, so this was something I had been excited about all day. The food was mixed. The lobster bisque was flavorful, although the amount of lobster was surprisingly small. The mashed potatoes were outstanding, and the asparagus was very good. The Chilean sea bass was cooked well but lacked seasoning and wasn't the memorable entrée I expected. The biggest disappointment, however, was the service. The restaurant was less than half full during my visit, so the extended delays were especially surprising. I waited an unusually long time for my entrée while guests who arrived after me were served first. Another surprise was that the only restroom I was directed to required going down to the basement, which was difficult with my mobility issues (I need my knee replaced). I would encourage the restaurant to make it clearer whether there is an accessible restroom available on the main floor, as this could be challenging for many guests. After another long wait for dessert, I asked to have my crème brûlée boxed because the delays meant I would now be walking back to my hotel after dark. I explained that I had intentionally walked there for exercise and had planned to walk back before dark. The response I received was simply, "Just call an Uber." That completely missed the point. I wasn't asking for transportation--I was explaining how the delays had changed my evening. To add to the confusion, I was given two desserts instead of the one I requested. While I appreciate the gesture if it was intended that way, it reinforced the feeling that no one was really listening. What disappointed me most wasn't simply the wait. It was the complete lack of service recovery. No sincere apology, no acknowledgment of how long I'd waited, and no effort to make the experience feel special. I've always thought of Eddie V's as one of Charlotte's premier dining experiences. That's exactly why this visit was so disappointing. I sincerely hope this was an isolated experience because I'd like to remember Eddie V's for the exceptional restaurant it has been in the past.

I think we picked a really good night. Live music, which we enjoyed, and good food. Started with…read moredrinks. My pink slip margarita was excellent; his old fashioned wasn't all that. The warm honey butter bread they bring is a treat. We added calamari and a blue cheese lettuce wedge for appetizers. I ordered the seared sea bass over crab rice, he ordered the bone-in filet cooked medium (and was perfectly prepared), and we shared the lobster mac and asparagus. Lobster mac needed more seasoning, but the cheese was good and just enough and the lobster was generous. To finish, I absolutely had to have the butter cake, which I fell in love with at Del Frisco in Washington DC (it's legendary! Crunchy exterior, soft interior, buttery, sweet, and topped with ice cream and whipped cream. Enough to share too). Our bill came to $321. Great customer service. Great location. Free valet, just tip em. We'd come back. Pardon the lighting in pictures. I didn't want to keep using flash in such a setting.

The food was great, the ambiance was beautiful, and the service was actually great up until one…read moreparticular interaction. The wait time for our food was a little longer than expected, but overall, everything was going well. I asked our waiter if they accepted Apple Pay, and he said no. He then proceeded to take the payment folder even though I hadn't placed a card inside. When he realized there was no payment method, he announced to the entire table that there was no card in the folder. I found that unnecessary and unprofessional. He could have easily asked me privately instead of announcing it to the entire table. It honestly felt like an attempt to embarrass me, especially since the service had been great up until that point. Overall, I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere, but that interaction definitely left a bad impression and took away from what had otherwise been a great dining experience.

Panko was a nice spot for dinner, we enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant- there was a DJ, low…read morelighting, the music was loud but not so loud we couldn't easily have a conversation. Decor and bathrooms were nice. Service was great. The food was very good- I enjoyed the starter we got: Tiradito Nikkei- it wasn't at all what I was expecting for a ceviche but it was delicious nonetheless. I got the salmon entree and it was fantastic- I inhaled it. My boyfriend got the sirloin dish and it came out veeeery rare (he ordered medium rare). We could have asked them to cook it more, so no harm there, but the meat was very chewy so he didn't enjoy his meal as much. I got a pisco mule and that was delicious, I love the cups and plates they use- very aesthetic. Would come back, but I do prefer the restaurant Yunta a bit more for the same type of food and atmosphere.

Really enjoyed my experience at Panko! The food was delicious, especially the grilled octopus. The…read moresauce with the tomatoes, asparagus, and potatoes was such a good combination. The cocktail I tried was also really good and refreshing, served in a cute mug! The food and presentation was definitely top-tier. I'm a big fan of Japanese-Peruvian fusion, so this was definitely my kind of spot. The service was great as well. All of the servers worked together to make sure we had an attentive experience. Definitely plan to come back and try more of the menu!

From out of state, to visit some family down here. So happy we chose to dine at the capital grille…read more Our server Denise was absolutely amazing! She was well knowledgeable about their menu, attentive, and friendly. Everything you want in a server! We so loved how it was formal attire dining since it's hard to find a good place back home in NY. The food was absolutely excellent. I didn't know I enjoyed Brussels sprouts until I dined at the capital grille!

Service: The best part of my experience was with my waitress. Bartender Amy is phenomenal at what…read moreshe does, and I enjoyed talking about my dish with her. Ambiance: Beautiful. The music wasn't too loud and the other guests there weren't rowdy. I had a very pleasant time dining here. Food: For my main dish I got the Prime Ribeye Steak Sandwich. The steak in the sandwich was absolutely perfect. I got it medium and the fat was rendered perfectly on the cut. My only issue is with the bread. I do not believe that a toasted hoagie is the correct choice here. A softer bun that isn't too different, texture-wise, would work far better. I understand that if you were to go with a softer bun it could lead to plating issues where the bottom bun would get soggy, so I may compromise with a slightly toasted bun. Mine was pretty solid unfortunately. The truffle fries have a lot of potential. I am so happy to see thicker cuts that aren't crinkle cuts, but the issue here was that it was fried for too long. My fries were hollow. It didn't have any of the potato-y filling a fry should have so I tasted crispy truffle oil with a bit of Parmesan cheese. Overall: Excellent restaurant. I would come here again if I'm ever back in Uptown Charlotte for a re-review.

Decided to try this place after searching for restaurants in the area for another occasion. We did…read morehave to circle a few times to find parking this particular day, but the restaurant itself was not packed. We were seated right away. They did have a nice playlist going as well. My husband got the oxtail grilled cheese, which he really enjoyed. He did say his fries arrived more on the cool side and quickly became cold, but didn't want to wait on sending them back. I ordered the oxtail and shrimp pasta (no shrimp - allergy) and my dish was delicious. The oxtails were a nice size, not too fatty, and fell off the bone. I will say the bread on the side could use some improvement. I barely ate at the restaurant, but the food reheated well once I had an appetite. I'd come back!

I had been wanting to try Kulture for a while, since seeing a video about their oxtail pizza on…read moreInstagram. I was in the area with a friend, so we stopped in on a fairly busy Saturday night. There were two seats available at the bar, otherwise it would have been a 45 min wait for a table. It had been raining for hours, so I imagine it may have been even more crowded in nicer weather. When we walked over to sit down, the area still needed to be wiped down a bit, but a gentleman came over before we could sit and wiped down the seats and counter. He used the same towel to do this, so I felt a bit uneasy about that but then he came back over with a new towel and sanitizing spray to wipe down the counter again, which I really appreciated! We had planned to split the oxtail pizza, and on Kulture's online menu, the price is listed as $30; but on the menu we were given at the restaurant, it says market price. So, we asked what the mkt price was and the bartender told us $38. Not a huge jump, but felt silly to pay that much for half a pizza when we could just get our own pizzas for a few dollars more. My friend ended up getting the Shrimp Chorizo pizza, which she liked ok but didn't realize the drizzle would be spicy. She asked the bartender if the chorizo was spicy and was told no, but after being asked that, I'm not sure why she didn't mention "but the sauce is." I ordered the Virgin Island Pie but switched out the pizza sauce for garlic butter sauce. I was very underwhelmed. Something about the pizza felt watered down, not sure how else to describe it. The "blackened" salmon also didn't seem very blackened, just baked. And it had too much of a fishy taste. The crust also tasted like it was maybe ready-made frozen crust. It was all just very - meh. I heated my leftovers in the air fryer, which helped a *little*, and gave my mom a couple pieces to try, and she actually liked it a lot. The restaurant is kinda cute inside, I really liked the Charlotte mural behind the bar. As I said, it was a bit busy but service still felt pretty slow. The music was fairly loud to begin with and then they turned it up even more?? We were right beside each other having to yell. I could maybe see if it was a day party or late night, but it was like 7-8pm. Not sure who was enjoying that. I think Kulture has potential but definitely has some kinks to work out first.

We were about 30 minutes late due to the traffic on 77. A hostess greeted us upon entry and we…read morejoined the rest of our party. The restaurant was very clean and the noise volume low enough to where we could visit and comfortably carry on conversations. Our waiter was gracious and helped us to catch up with the rest of our party. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Nior and Dinner while the rest of our party finished their appetizers and salads. I ordered the steak frites and it was just wonderful! My boyfriend ordered the special which was halibut, asparagus, and mushroom risotto. Everything was perfect! The couple that was seated across from us split the special. The kitchen didn't hesitate to split this dish for them in the kitchen before bringing it out to our table. This is just excellent customer service! They are an elderly couple and could not possibly have eaten the entire meal by themselves. Our waiter was very attentive and nobody at the table ever had an empty glass. Also, your plate was cleared the moment that you finished with your meal. This was our first visit, but definitely not the last. Thank you for making our evening out with family and friends so very special. We will definitely be back in the near future.

$29 Lobster roll special. We asked if fresh and told "yes". Guess it was at one time but I doubt…read morelobster was cooked that day and meat removed. We had one each- mine was with butter. The other, lettuce (never have seen that in a Maine lobster roll) and aioli). The one with butter had a nice brioche roll but most of the lobster was small claw ends vs nice chunks. The one on lettuce was better, more larger pieces of lobster, but meat was put onto a lot of lettuce to prop it up. It takes some effort, but buying a live lobster and cooking oneself is really the best way. I was hopeful- but ultimately disappointed.