Best environment. Bartenders were fun and very entertaining with customers! Shleby deserves a…read moreraise!!

This place is so small, it should be considered a mar'tiny' bar…read more Okay, bad jokes aside, On The Roxx is a small, yet popular martini bar in the Lake Norman area. Basically, its one narrow room with a bar running down the right side, and a little alcove in the back left that leads to a miniscule back patio area. What it lacks in space, however, it makes up for in atmosphere. People pack in here, either watching a game, listening to music on the house speakers or, on occasion, live music. Not for the claustrophobic, but a good place to be seen starting or ending your evening.

Great time with my wife at the bar. Excellent selection of wines. A neighborhood Gem!read more

They don't serve food. The drinks are over priced. Small beer selection. Small wine pours . Takes…read moreforever to get a refill and check. The music is old and the over all vibe reminds me of a bad 70's movie. Not worth returning.

my lovely bride says to avoid highly processed foods so I guess I'll just have beer then? add…read moreyeast, "sugars", and natural flavoyuers to water and leave it in a jug for six weeks. not much of a process but it works. so other than there was too much light natural or otherwise the long narrow space appeals to my every inclination in libation. a cozy little seating area up front then some tables with gamey consoles down one side until you get to the service bar in the back with a dozen or so draught options besides whatever lurks in the cooler plus merch and snacks on the rack. way too family friendly during the day but maybe it gets seedier after dark? finished up at the bank and ambled in to find no cider on the hook so how about a sour? some berry and another berry and vanilla? okay, I'll have a go. not sure what I was expecting but it sure wasn't this; took a minute but my best guess is the vanilla was crashing into the "sour" in an unexpected way leaving me with an ooky-face. it's a little outside my comfort zone but I think it would pair with a well seasoned and slightly fatty portion of meat and steamed cabbage with noodles alongside a crusty black-bread which is unfortunately not immediately available :-( sad face

Hot little spot with thoughtful brews and design. Staff let us try the house pours and ciders…read more Ended up enjoying the Kolsch and Orange dream. Both were tasty and authentic.

Fantastic find in dwntwn Concord! Easy walk to/from prkg or steet spots w/a great atmosphere/vibe…read more(great photo ops!), inside bar or patio seating, and super friendly staff. Awesome offerings and variety from beer to wine to mimosas and u can do any in a well-priced flight! They also have cans/btls to-go! Def worth a stop to quench any kind of thirst you may have! Be sure to check out the food offerings at the Trading Post next door!

Just what downtown Concord needed!! We're are so happy to have a new spot to grab a beer with…read morefriends. The staff is super friendly, they have tons of can options plus 20 taps, champagne, wine and cold brew and they allow you to bring in food from the local restaurants. They just opened this weekend and were already huge fans! It's dog friendly and the vibes are so chill. Great CBD/THC, NA beer, and various nonalcoholic options.

Had a great time tonight! Loved sitting in the relaxed outdoor patio. Very private and quiet…read more Great selection of wine and beer and friendly staff.

Great specials and nice selection. Good environment to sit and chat with a drink with a friend…read more Very personable staff. Didn't get to stay long but favoriting to come back!

Was there today, not for the first time, to watch the World Cup Final. It was busy and service was…read moreas you would expect on such a busy time. My review is in relation to what I witnessed while there. Firstly there was a manager on duty there who had a bottle of beer in his hand the entire time we were there, but the worst of it was that I saw a customer who had an obvious disability stand beside the reception desk for a considerable length of time and was ignored by the receptionist, who I saw show people who were behind him to a table and totally ignore him, like he was invisible. That was bad enough but then the "manager" with beer in hand was standing beside him and did the same thing. It turned out he only wanted a milkshake which was finally served to him by a passing waitress. This is unacceptable behavior. I understand it was busy but this happened just after the game was over and people were leaving. You need to do better.

Service very good. Food flipping awesome. I had shepherds pie, omg , to die for, wife had the…read moreguiness stew pot pie, loved it !!! Plus it was 10 buck cocktails. Can't beat it. Expresso martinis just ok , says wife, but I drink old fashioned and for 10 bucks , get an uber good!!

Barrel and Fork is top shelf!! Dined there last week with a group of friends to celebrate my…read morebirthday early. The atmosphere is so chill and welcoming! The service was outstanding. And the food.....well worth it as it was fantastic! Everyone in our group loved their meal. It was nice to have a leisurely dinner and not feel rushed by the staff. After dinner we enjoyed their updated outdoor patio. The new owners have outdone themselves!!! Highly recommend!

For our anniversary this past April, we decided to return to Barrel & Fork in Cornelius because our…read morefirst visit a few years ago had been genuinely memorable. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Despite having reservations, the arrival and seating process felt disorganized. Our server was very friendly and sweet, but she was also somewhat aloof, rarely checked on us, and didn't seem particularly knowledgeable about the kitchen or menu. She mentioned at least five times that they had a new chef and that the menu had become "eclectic." In retrospect, that should have been a warning. Unfortunately, we did not have a single item of food that we would order again. At this price point, that is unacceptable--especially when outstanding premium restaurants such as Seaboy are literally just down the road. We started with a fried rice-ball appetizer and a mozzarella plate. Both desperately needed seasoning and were surprisingly bland. My Caesar salad was tiny, limp, and somehow almost entirely flavorless. My wife ordered a fried game-bird entrée--quail, if I remember correctly. I can't say exactly what went wrong in the kitchen, but the coating had the stale-oil flavor of McDonald's fries discovered three months too late. The accompanying sauce was murky, visually unappealing, and did absolutely nothing to rescue the dish. I love fried chicken, and even I couldn't eat hers. When our server cleared the plate, approximately 95% of the entrée was still sitting there. The server asked if my wife didn't like it, and she commented that it was not very good and explained why, yet they did not offer to make any changes or even discount that part of the bill which felt like a significant missed opportunity to address an obviously unsuccessful dish. I ordered the trout. Even allowing for the smaller portions common at upscale restaurants, it was one of the smallest entrées I have ever been served. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver enough flavor or refinement to make up for its size. By the time dessert was offered, we had no interest in spending more money after being disappointed by the appetizers, salads, and entrées. The beautiful historic home, atmosphere, and front-porch dining remain fantastic. Sadly, the food and overall experience no longer lived up to that wonderful setting. Our first visit was mind-blowing. This visit ensured that we won't return. Unless a massive sign appears out front announcing new management, a new chef, new staff, and an entirely new everything, we will spend our future anniversary dinners elsewhere. To those about to nosh, you have been warned.

My date and I visited The Blue Parrot Grill for lunch, and it honestly turned out to be the perfect…read morelunch date spot. It was a beautiful day, and the atmosphere of sitting outside on the deck overlooking the waterfront was absolutely perfect. Relaxing views, great weather, and a laid-back vibe made for an awesome experience. The food was great too! She started with the Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap appetizer and absolutely loved that it came with a side of asparagus -- and honestly, the asparagus was delicious. The only downside was she forgot to ask for no onions on the wrap, so she only had a few bites, but that definitely wasn't the restaurant's fault. I actually took the rest home for lunch at work the next day, and it was really good. For her main meal, she ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries and truly enjoyed it. I started with the wings and tried the Italian Garlic sauce -- first time I've ever seen that flavor offered anywhere -- and it was delicious! For my main course, I went with the BLT and was very happy with my choice. Overall, between the food, the service, and the waterfront atmosphere, this was a really enjoyable experience and a great place for a lunch date. We'll definitely be back.

Drove over an hour to see some live music (who was very good - Jared Evans) but we were very…read moredisappointed in our overall experience. The drinks: The two girls ordered Miami Vice and I ordered a Rum Runner. The Vices were not frozen the strawberry puree was not a puree and the pubs colada potion tasted like whip cream - had to return them they were so bad. My Rum Runner was meh at best. The Bahama Mamma wasn't much better as the mix of the drink was way off compared to the liquor. My beer was barely cold. The food: Appetizers: Fried pickles and fried Mac & Cheese bites - both delicious My blackened Mahi Mahi sandwich was delicious and was cooked to perfection. My onion rings were huge but way undercooked. My wife's buffalo chicken salad very little flavor except the chicken pieces themselves. Huge amounts of ice berg lettuce but mostly the bitter white parts. Very little other greens at all. Our friends Mahi Mahi Tacos were delicious. Service: Food and drinks were served relatively fast & our server was attentive. I did find her annoyingly over the top. She kinda ruined the whole relaxing vibe. Our total bill was $118.00 (they did not charge us for the 2 bad drinks) Overall, not worth the drive. The view of lake Norman is so-so unless you're right along the railing. We were just very underwhelmed.