We have just got to be honest about our visits to Kannapolis and Concord establishments and…read moreunfortunately this place deserves more of a no stars. First it's Smoky. The smell of cigarette smoke overtakes the whole experience. Next are the racist regulars. Just in our short visit we heard the N word at least 17 times. Next are the drama lovers. A few women there seemed to thrive off of starting drama even with very few patrons there. We get it, it's a bar, it's a pool hall, it's a hole in the wall. There were a couple nice people there but the clientele were just not very representative of what the town of Kannapolis is thriving to be.

It doesn't get much more hole-in-the-wall awesome than this solid local beer bar. The owner is…read moresolid gold, the people are familiar and colorful as all hell, and you're bound to leave either best friends with everyone there or in a bar fight over a girl. But probably the first one.

Great place to hangout with Good people! Have been going there ever since it opened and Easy…read moreEddie's before that.

Awesome dive bar. Awesome people. Pool tables. Kareoke. Friends from all walks of life. I…read moremight delete this if too many people start showing up. Cheers!!

Love this lil local bar to play a game of pool and get a reasonable priced drink!!!!…read moreNot to mention they olemon pepper baked wings are pretty dang good!!!!

Went on a Friday night and it was dead. Got served drinks fairly quickly but they were weak. They…read morewere in the smaller size cups and you still couldn't taste the alcohol. The bartender wasn't friendly at all. I then got charged way more than I spent on my card. Vibes were just weird.

This place needs to really figure out what their identity is, one month it's dress code only, next…read moremonth they'll let anybody into the place on certain weekends, the next month after that you can't come in unless you meet the dress code. We had no problems meeting the dress code requirements. Every time we came here, until they relaxed and started letting everybody in. Then when we go bring a group of people their and the dress code require change and you can't bring your veteran group of friends in there. Well there wasn't a dress code last month.. kind of frustrating. Got there 45 minutes before the posted closing time on a freakin Saturday.. on the Internet (change your stuff if your hours change)and of course they had already made last call and we're closing the place up ... do better. Jesus, the place is a goldmine and vets support vets but goddamn your making it hard.

The hype was so worth it...from the secret way to get in to the atmosphere to the cocktails and the…read morebartenders. I love the fact that you can order food from the chophouse and have it delivered to you. They do have charcuterie boards that they make there or you can order from the restaurant via an app. They will allow you to come 3 times without having to pay the annual membership fee of 300.00.

Relaxing atmosphere with cheap prices on beer! Locally owned and karaoke every Friday night!read more

I've been meaning to stop in and today was my chance. The building looks a little shabby but I was…read morenot ready for what I found when I went in. I expected to find Cheers with some locals to greet me. Instead I found a filthy bar with low ceilings that reeked of smoke. Everything was in disrepair and dirty. Did I say dirty? They sell beer and wine; no hard liquor, and only take cash. The bartender kept stressing that they were "cheap." I've traveled extensively and have drank in a variety of bars around the world. This would rank last. I'm a bit of a bubba and I won't go there again.

not really sure why the bar has its own listing since it's literally the left side of the Sumo…read moreShack but whatever... it is not a gem - neither hidden nor sick - and I cannot even imagine a world where it could be a drive-thru. however, since the end of '22, it has been a refuge from the inanity of life in the carolinas (the Sumo Shack itself since mid 2020.) the bar, such as it is, is an exercise in restraint: clean elegant lines of the back bar complement the square and storied images in crisp B&W opposite. backless padded stools front the bar with an not too narrow aisle behind - please keep moving and don't block the traffic lane. for those needing sustenance the entire Sumo Shack menu (from starters to finishes) is generally available and can be ordered through the bartender or directly at the counter because, well, you know... it's the same place. and what a place it is...

Very clean, very good service. If you are looking for specialty cocktails this is the place.read more

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.

Talk about integrity! The owner, Sean, had us speechless Saturday night. We came for drinks and an…read moreapp because we were waiting for our table at a restaurant nearby. While by the fire pit we met Sean and started a conversation. After, we left for our reservation down the road. While seated for dinner in walks Sean, my fiancé left his glass case behind. He literally drove to another restaurant to give us something we left sitting by the fire pit. This is the type of person you'd be proud to call friend. Thank you Sean! We'll be back again soon!!!!

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.