I've driven by this place for years and finally came in tonight. I had two different types of wings…read moreand a chicken empanada, all of which were awesome. The black lite Black lager is outstanding as well. All of the people in the place were friendly, including the staff and customers, and Audrey was an outstanding server/bartender. They have a cool interior, a big deck hang out on, and a couple fire pits.

I have never had Dominican food. When visiting my in-laws we stopped in for lunch where we were…read moreable to seat ourselves. They had multiple tables and space at the bar. There were tables next to a big window that showed the beer being made. The server greeted us with a menu and a weekend menu ! I just had water and a sandwich that consisted of shredded pork shoulder, slaw, and a delicious sauce. On the side were tostones, which were served in the tiniest fryer basket ! Everything was very messy and very delicious ! I would definitely visit again if I'm in the area. The bathroom was also cute. It had a sign that said don't flush feminine product and also included kitties, puppies, and hopes & dreams.

Let's go start to finish…read more We walked in and we were immediately greeted by smiling faces and girls who showed up to work! They sat us promptly with food and drink menus. Our waitress, Zoe, was phenomenal. They may have been out of the wine we ordered but she was very suggestive of another alternative that turned out to be even better. She came back, took our orders and not to our surprise, it all came out perfect because she was very in tune when taking our orders. Several people checked on us throughout our dining experience. However, Alex, he stood out. He made sure to clean extra plates and glasses out of our way and made sure we were having a great time there. Overall, this restaurant has always been a go to, but tonight, it'll be a weekly must. Love their specials and wine selection! Just wish they were open one hour later during the week!

Talk about a true neighborhood spot; this place is the definition of it. The food is really…read moredelicious, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere feels warm and inviting. My only critique is that the appetizer selection is a bit limited, but the huge variety of main dishes more than makes up for it. I had the gumbo over rice, which was fantastic, and my wife ordered the shrimp, which was also amazing. I love this place and will definitely be back. Very homey, very friendly, and exactly the kind of spot you want in your neighborhood.

We came here a few nights ago as a last minute choice for dinner we were seated immediately. All of…read morethe drinks (didn't get a picture of the peach martini) and food were delicious and came out hot. Our server, although I don't remember his name, was amazing. We dining at this location.

Came here for lunch with the besties and it was a great experience from the start. The place is…read moreconducive for large or small parties and can lend itself for a relaxed family lunch/dinner or date. The service was professional and attentive. We ordered the fish and chips, a black bean burger, the kids burger with cheese, the kids chicken strips, buffalo chicken tacos, the moss burger, and fried pickles as an appetizer. Everything came out fresh and hot. The flavors were full and tasty and nothing needed anything added to the original plate. Everything was cooked perfectly and we all commented on how flavorful/delicious the food was. The young man working our table, I believe his name is Camden, was very attentive and provided excellent customer service. We will be adding this as a place to frequent and I'll be trying something different on the menu each time. I highly recommend you try them out, not just for the sports bar experience, but for the delicious food and excellent service.

You know those places that the locals like to keep to themselves, but you always see it in passing…read moreand wonder how it is? Dunwellz is definitely that. Walking in, it looks clean and put together. We were greeted promptly and opted to sit at the bar. They have daily specials, which is always a plus in my book, and plenty of options for food. I must say, while sitting at the bar, everyone demolished their meals and we all had something different. If you check this place out, I recommend trying the sweet potato tots. They were the recommendation that made me stop in initially. I have enjoyed my visits here over time.

Dunwellz is a neighborhood pub that serves mostly traditional bar food, but it does it very well!…read moreThey are located in a nondescript shopping center in Mint Hill, but they are a local favorite so expect to see a large crowd. I came in on a Saturday evening and there was a bit of a wait for a table, but we were able to grab a drink nearby and didn't mind the wait, we figured it must be worth it. It sure was! There's a reason they are a crowd favorite, and it has to do with the food, the service, and the reasonable prices. I elected to have the Buffalo chicken quesadilla, and we started with an order of cheese curds. They also look like they have some delicious wings and burgers. If I lived in the Mint Hill area this would be one of my go to's when I wanted a nice meal and a drink or two. Nothing fancy. Just good food for a reasonable price!

Went to Mamma's for my wife's bday dinner because we know there food and service is outstanding. We…read morecalled ahead when we were 20 mins. away and they agreed to hold our table. We got there and were immediately sat. One server was taking care of the entire front of the house including bar tending. She was hustling and still provided great service. My wife ordered the Chicken Parm entree, i order Chicken Picatta over angel hair, Katy ordered Baked Ziti, Brody ordered a traditional Boli, and Karlea and Piper split a Chicken Basil Pesto Pizza. Our server unintentionally made an extra entree and asked us if we wanted it. It was ravioli Alfredo and we split it up between my daughters and wife. My son ordered a traditional boli which was large that came with a bowl of red sauce. Their red sauce is outstanding! Halfway through he asked for more red sauce and she delivered a new bowl quickly. Always a great meal with tremendous portion sizes with outstanding service. I highly recommend Mamma's! Cause you gonna like!

The pizza here is very, very delicious. One of the few…read moreplaces here where I can still get a nice thin crust pizza done right. The pizza and local convenience is the only reason we came here a few times. For the quality of the pizza, I still consider it a great value compared to other "social media trendy" but highly overpriced, overrated places. The environment can be nice, especially with the "night light" lamps they put on the table, music is not overwhelmingly loud or obnoxious. The white tablecloth is a nice touch. The chairs are decent. However, the wait can be very long, even if not busy. We've been here at least 4 times on various days and times (weekdays, late afternoons, early evenings, weekends, etc.) and we typically wait about 40+ minutes or so for the food to be ready. Even when there's only 2-3 other customers around, it takes about 25-30 minutes after ordering for the food to receive it. The last time we were here, it took more than 1 hour for the food to be ready. The service staff is extremely nice. However, there's still something "off" about this place and them. For example, the bar worker is expected to not only pour drinks at the bar, but also attend to non-bar restaurant guests. This is kind of weird. This place seems to give more attention and priority to bar customers and alcohol drinking "buddies" of the bar staff. The staff loves to sit and chat with their "friends" (regulars) while minimally and superficially attending to normal customers with a less sense of priority and urgency. I don't expect them to rush every single thing, but it was extremely obvious that the focus was to prioritize bar patrons over non-alcohol restaurant customers. Perhaps this is for profit reasons and if so, they should just be honest about it and separate bar staff from food waiters, like normal places do, or just simply be a bar place and not a pizza place. Also, the pizza making area is open and you can hear the workers every argument and discussion when it comes to wages, scheduling, next shift coverage, etc.. This is weird. At the price point of this pizza, I didn't think staff was being treated and paid so poorly. The vibe of the workers was just so "off", in general. The waitresses and waiters are very nice but often aloof and behave oddly. Like, is there something sketchy going on at this place? Are they on substances? Everyone is friendly but has no attention to detail, urgency or anything else. The last time we were here, it was very busy. But it took at least 1 hour to make 2 or 3 pizzas. The manager could tell we weren't happy. However, we didn't even know he was the manager as he didn't introduce himself properly but offered to comp our meal. This place gets 2 stars because of him and the delicious pizza . But if I ever come back, it'll just be order out by myself. The other person I came with absolutely hated the service and wait of this place and doesn't want to come back again.

Stopped for lunch about 2:45. The Triple X and Salmon BLT…read morewere very, very good. Always great when the food exceeds expectations! The place was exceptionally clean and the service was very good.

A cool, small spot in a small community that is well worth the trip. VRTX is a burger and beer…read morerestaurant and sort of one of its kind in the area (very small area). I've been a couple of times and have always been well taken care of. They serve bar food but a little higher level than the standard bar food. Several sandwich (sammie's) options as well as flatbreads and burgers. I feel the food is a tad pricey given the location and quality of food (flatbreads typically run $18 and burgers are $17/$18). There are about 10-12 drafts on tap, mostly local breweries and a pretty good selection. There are also several coolers to choose non-tap options. All in all, it's a nice place and the only downside would be the pricing of the food.

As a girl born in Texas, a really good chicken fried steak is practically part of my DNA. It's one…read moreof those comfort foods I don't eat often because it's so rich--but when I see it on a menu, it absolutely catches my attention. That's exactly what drew me to The Southern Pecan in SouthPark. Here in the South, they call it country fried steak, and I'm happy to report this one did not disappoint. I met a colleague there for lunch, and everything about the experience felt easy from the start. The restaurant is located in Phillips Place, a lovely little shopping area that feels a bit polished and upscale--with shops like Orvis, Tory Burch, and even a Restoration Hardware restaurant nearby. They do offer valet parking, which is a nice touch, though honestly parking is easy enough on your own. We had reservations through OpenTable and were seated on the patio, which was absolutely delightful for this time of year in Charlotte. The weather was perfect, the setting was relaxed, and the service started off warm and welcoming right away. Now, the food. The country fried steak was beautifully cooked--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and served with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy that hit all the nostalgic notes from my Texas upbringing. I paired it with a vegetable side (I believe it was broccoli or corn), and it was a classic Southern plate done right. We also enjoyed a couple of cocktails, and to finish, we split a praline bread pudding, which felt like the perfect Southern ending to the meal--sweet, comforting, and indulgent without being overwhelming. The staff was friendly and attentive, and one of the things I continue to appreciate about Charlotte is how easy it is to connect with people. We even chatted with diners at nearby tables, which added to that welcoming, community feel that makes dining out here so enjoyable--especially for someone coming from the Bay Area. Prices felt fair for the quality, the setting, and the portion sizes, and overall the experience left a great impression. Bottom line: If you're craving a solid Southern classic like country fried steak--or just want a relaxed patio lunch in a charming part of SouthPark--The Southern Pecan is definitely worth a visit. And as someone happily eating my way through Charlotte and the Southeast, this stop was another reminder that the journey has been a delicious one.

I've heard rave reviews about this place so Michelle & I went for Sunday Brunch…read more They recommended a reservation so we had one @ 12n. It was already quite busy when we arrived and it's not clear where your parking options are. People are pulling up to the entrance and dropping people off so it gets jammed up and chaotic, of course people are running late so those BIG Yukons and Suburbans are making it a challenge to navigate a small entrance area. You would THINK they would at least have a Valet option of Sat/Sun during Brunch. To park, go BEHIND the restaurant on the street to the left and you'll see some free parking options that are close and walkable. We asked for a table on the patio and were immediately seated. The bar was already buzzing with solo diners enjoying their Mimosas. The patio is NOT that big, a little over crowded and table are very close with not much space in between. There was a LARGE group of 'FUN' ladies right beside us enjoying their MIMOSAS, dropping the 'F' bomb from time to time and making a LOT of noise. What can you do? Nothing but try to make the best of it and just start talking LOUDER like everyone else. The OVERHEAD heaters were way too intense so the Staff was very responsive at our request to turn down the heat. We shared the BBQ Shrimp Starter which was SO good, I highly recommend. I had the Gumbo and Michelle had the beet and goat cheese salad. We both had the Red Fish which comes with smashed potatoes and broccoli. The potatoes were so BLAND, the broccoli had NO seasoning. The Red Fish wasn't that great of a flavor and not very tender, not easy to cut, had to use my knife at times to get a bite. Kinda disappointed, I lived in N Orleans for a couple of years and it was always so good there. The biggest disappointment was the Gumbo. It had all the right ingredients but the ROUX was to strong, dark and heavy. It actually gave me indigestion afterwards. The service was OUTSTANDING. Our Server was Daylean, she was so nice and helpful with the menu and kept our refills coming.

Delicious My first time but definitely not my last. The…read moreCollards were perfect for me as I love vinegar in my greens so it was a welcome add. The mac and cheese not my style. Catfish on point and fresh. Loved the space. Comfortable and welcoming. The server was a rockstar. He made excellent recommendations and told me about the Mac and Cheese. I took the chance as he shared some love it and others don't, it depends on your expectations. Overall, highly recommend

We tried Mother's on a weekday afternoon. It was not crowded and we were seated right away. The…read morerestaurant is spacious. I ordered a classic turkey sandwich on sourdough bread with fries. My husband ordered the homemade meatloaf sandwich with coleslaw. We shared a hummus appetizer. Overall, the food was good. My husband really liked his meatloaf sandwich. My classic turkey sandwich was a bit underwhelming for the price. I think $17.99 for an ordinary turkey sandwich is a lot since the cheese wasn't even melted, nor was the bread toasted. My husband's meatloaf sandwich was $19.99 and his sweet tea was $3.99. The hummus appetizer, which was a few mouthfuls for two people to share, was $5.00. Our bill was a whopping $59.00 and some change, including tip. We skipped dessert. I think a little piece of cake was around $15.99. If we choose to return I'd order something else to justify the price. The atmosphere is nice and our server was pleasant. I'd say try it out if you're in the neighborhood.

It was so good here, the environment was really welcoming and I appreciate our server and I do…read morerecommend you guys to ask for him his name is Danny. He really was attentive and super kind. The food was super good we had the tres leches and it was amazing!! Really good!! I had the sopes and my relative had the carne asada burrito. AMAZING 10/10

4.5/5 stars. Went for a lunch with colleagues. The spicier salsa was AMAZING !!! Best salsa I've…read morehad in a while. 10/10 salsa!! The meat was delicious. The rest of the plate was a little bland, hence the imperfect rating. Lettuce and tomatoes unseasoned should be swapped with something else in my opinion. Made the plate feel inauthentic Parking lot in front

Service is friendly and accurate. Great cheeseburgers and hot dogs. Perfect small town diner…read moreatmosphere.

J-Birds was a breath of fresh air. The service was excellent and everyone seemed to know each…read moreother. I came with my coworker, Raffa, and we were sat at a table for 2 near the kitchen. The menu was a split between breakfast and lunch with mostly burgers and hot dogs for lunch. I decided to go a different route by ordering the Turkey Rueben with tots and Raffa followed suit and ordered the corn beef Rueben with fried okra. Both of our meals were quite good! It was my first trip to J-Birds but it definitely won't be the last. Thanks!