My sister and I come to Flying Biscuit after church most Sundays. We always appreciate the kind…read moreservice and quick seating. I saw the crowd and thought that was gonna take time for us to seated. This wonderful employee Michael Patterson and his crew busted and cleaned about 10 tables in 3 minutes and we all got seats! Thanks Mike for your diligence and for keeping the restaurant clean and in order! Also Cat was a fabulous server! The team works well together-- making it a good experience!

Love this place So much!…read more The Food is excellent and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. It's just comforting. I love the shirts and the wall art too!

My niece treated me to Kindred for my birthday, and it felt like a true occasion from start to…read morefinish. Set right in downtown Davidson across from Davidson College, the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance--lively but still intimate. The menu evolves frequently, so what we saw differed from what's posted online--but that turned out to be part of the charm. Everything sounded appealing, and choosing wasn't difficult. Our server stood out immediately--deeply knowledgeable and able to walk through each dish with impressive detail, right down to preparation. It's easy to see why Kindred earned "Recommended" status in the inaugural Michelin Guide American South and continues to be recognized for top-tier hospitality and cuisine. We started with the Little Gem lettuce salad--fresh, bright, and elevated by the perfect crunch and subtle richness of pistachios. For my entrée, I had the rigatoni with guanciale, English peas, and pecorino sardo--rich, balanced, and full of flavor without being heavy. A memorable meal all around.

Smoked Bone-in Pork Arista (4/5): So much smoke flavor! The meat was good but a little too fatty. I…read moretypically like a fruit chutney with pork chops, but I didn't think this needed the blackberry mostarda. The polenta was tasty. My favorite part was gnawing on the bone at the end. Duck Fat Potatoes (4/5): Lightly crispy exterior with a soft, fluffy interior. The crab fat mayo was mostly savory with a bit of tanginess and paired nicely with the potatoes. Squid Ink Conchiglie (4/5): The pasta texture was PERFECT. Very chewy. The shrimp was decent (bonus points for not having to peel them). There was too much sauce though, and it was too acidic. Pickle-Brined Fried Quail (4/5): More crispy than crunchy. The meat was tender, but maybe too tender? I would've preferred chicken. The chili oil was VERY peanut forward. I liked the wasabi tobiko. It added the flavor without the spice. The green garlic slaw helped cut through the oil so that was a good addition. Wagyu Beef Tartare (4/5): The beef was good and had a nice texture, but the overall dish was also too acidic. I liked the added texture of the thin, crispy sunchokes. Bread Service (3/5): A slightly better version of Hawaiian rolls with some nice flaky salt on top. Milk Bread Pudding (4/5): Had a nice saltiness to it. Lots of butterscotch flavor. The crusty parts were my favorite but the inside was very soft. The ice cream was too melty on top. Maybe it would've been better on the side? RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

The Fig Tree is an absolute MUST for anyone in Charlotte! This historic house is full of some of…read morethe most amazing food, wine, and cocktails that I have ever had. You can truly feel the time, love, and attention that Chef Greg & Sara Zanitsch have put into every little detail of the restaurant. Their curated wine list alone include some of the most sought after wines, with something for all wine lovers from anywhere in the world. Now for the food: the Pork belly & Oysters, Lamb Carpaccio, and Seared Foie Gras are the absolute best way to start any meal! For entrees, the Sea Bass with lobster, crispy prosciutto, truffle yukon gold mashed potatoes, and beurre blanc sauce, and the Coffee crusted Elk Chop with hand made gnocchi and wild blueberry sauce are absolutely unbelievable. Don't even get me started on their desserts, made fresh by their pastry team!! From the beignets to their cheesecakes, you can taste the love and care they put into every ingredient. Service is by far the most personal and intimate service we have ever received. Literally every server worked together like a synchronized dance, and answered every question we had eloquently. Fig Tree is a Charlotte bucket list go-to, whether on a date or with the family, you will be blown away by the experience!! Thank you Fig Tree, we will be back!

Honestly the atmosphere in here was amazing my partner and I came here for our anniversary and…read morewe're absolutely loving our time here For appetizers we ordered the tuna tartare and burrata both were fantastic For entrees we ordered the veal chops and sea bass again both great but honestly appetizers stole the show! Only thing keeping me from leaving this as a 5 star review is our server was a bit much like wouldn't stop talking wouldn't give us a second to get a word in or ask questions like he's running on just four cups of espresso and another huge thing was it's actually a bit hot inside the restaurant itself I started to feel nauseous and I thought it was something with the food and then I realized I'm actively dripping sweat and I had to go outside before I threw up I asked my partner and he felt the same way appetizers were star of the show, our server was strange, and it was way too warm inside I'd come back to eat outside after sunset hours if I were to come back here again

Celebrating my 55th birthday with a brunch at Crunkleton. This was my first visit, but will…read moredefinitely not be my last. First and foremost, our waiter, Alan was the best! I'm talking top tier, Veuve Clicquot Brut service...with a little spice...Best! He was so accommodating and keep us laughing the entire time. He went out of his way to make my day special! We started with beignets, oysters on the half shell and cocktails. Espresso Martinis, a Dirty Martini, and a specialty cocktail made to order. It may sound like a weird combination, but it all paired well together. I was in the mood for beef. So, I ordered the Wagyu Brunch Burger- 1/2 lb Wagyu, Over-Easy Egg, Grilled Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Hollandaise, Avocado Spread, Brioche Bun, Garlic and Herb Fries. The fam had the Veggie Ranchero omelet- Seasonal Beans, Grilled Corn, Pico de Gallo, Poblano, Cheddar, Avocado, Tortilla Strips, Ranchero, Chipotle-Lime Crema, and a Hashbrown Casserole. Fingerling Breakfast potatoes, with a side of bacon and eggs, and another Hashbrown Casserole. Everything was cooked to perfection. I had such a great time and can't wait to return. I even made a recommendation to a friend who dined there Labor Day weekend and enjoyed her experience. I'll be back soon for sure!

I heard great things about food, ambiance and service. Greeted by a small team at the door…read moreimmediately. Next we experienced top tier service from Tay. He recommended the chargrilled oysters as well as the crab cakes which did not disappoint. I prefer handcrafted cocktails and this is exactly what you're going to experience at Crunkleton. Not only did I inhale my blackberry gin based drink but I was extremely pleased with the birthday beignets. If that's not enough, we devoured a third of our tomahawk steak, the strawberry salad and my favorite item of the night were the mixed vegetables that accompanied the steak. Yassss! I loved the veggies. Looking for foodie vibes, grab your friends and enjoy a night at the Crunkleton. Pro-Tip: parking is validated; arrive early to avoid crowds

This is a great spot for a special occasion; excellent service and high-quality food in a cozy…read moresetting.

Had a special occasion to celebrate so we made reservations here for a Sunday evening dinner at…read more6:30. Arriving earlier than expected, we walked upstairs and were warmly greeted and immediately sat at our table. Our server Krystal too great care of us the whole evening. We decided to split a bottle of wine and the hardest part about the menu was deciding. Krystal made some interjections and recommendations while we had decisions paralysis, but ended up going with the Shrimp St Thomas, arugula salad, veal melanese, house chop salad and Scottish Salmon. Everything was delicious! There was warm bread with beans while settling in and we decided on a lemocello martini as our dessert. Krystal did come out with a piece of lemon cake with a candle for the birthday celebration and perfect way to end the evening. Overall the restaurant seemed like we had the place to ourselves and the bar area was busy but all we could hear was indistinguishable chatter and laughs. I can see this place being crazy when it's peak, but I loved the fact that our quiet birthday celebration was nice and intimate.

Our second time at North Italia was also spectacular! We had a group of 8 in town and made a…read morereservation for 7pm on a Saturday evening. It was super busy, so I believe that a reservation is needed for the weekend, especially for larger groups. The vibe is a bit darker and moodier but with natural lighting- perfect for a date night but not limited to that. The espresso martinis, cocktails, beer, and mocktails were all delicious. They have amazing espresso martinis and aperol spritzes. The only dishes that I tried included the white truffle garlic bread, Sunday night lasagna, and the hot honey prosciutto pizza. Everything was delicious. A special shoutout to the Sunday night lasagna - WOW it was perfect. I'm usually not a huge lasagna person, but this changed that. I would 100% recommend this. Since we were celebrating my birthday with our parents, they were kind enough to give me a free dessert. I chose the salted caramel budino, and it was amazing. I would definitely recommend this as a dessert. Overall, we had a great experience! I would definitely come back.

Went to North Italia for a girls' dinner and overall, it was just okay…read more I ordered the branzino, only to be told they don't make it, despite it being listed on the menu. I was told they had snapper with the same fixings, so I went with that, but then was told they didn't have the snapper either. I asked if they could do salmon with the same preparation and, if not, I'd just order salmon on one of their salads. The server didn't mention that they couldn't do the salmon dish and came back with the salmon salad. It was fine, but I would have appreciated a heads-up that the original request wasn't possible. The salad itself had way too much dressing, which made it difficult to eat. A couple of my friends ordered a pasta dish that had so much horseradish that they couldn't really eat it. Overall, the food was fine and the service was fine, but there were enough misses that I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend North Italia. The vibe was nice, so there's that.

Brought my staff here for lunch. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Food came out in a timely…read moremanner. Note: 3 ppl order Truffle fries and they could not finish them due to being too salty. No one said anything to not to complain and no servers asked if everything is ok either. But it seems Truffle salt is being used. Tweaking that can be awesome. My only feedback is that the drink menu makes it seem like you only have a few drinks, even though you have a full bar. It may be helpful to place a variety of cocktails on the menu besides tequila and vodka.

Build your own with grilled chicken, tomato, guacamole, and jalapeño ranch was amazing! The service…read moreat this location was slow, so I couldn't give the 5 stars. It's located in a really cute outdoor shopping area.

I highly recommend!!…read more They were welcoming when I walked in and attentive. I only ordered a slice of cheese from them because this was my first time at this pizzeria. The setting and ambience is very intimate and perfect for a family dinner, date night or a solo meal! After I look forward to returning and trying some more items on the menu, I definitely enjoy that slice of cheese pizza!! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

This pizza is huge! I think it's best eaten when served. Sauce has great flavor. It was only me…read moreeating this I'd say it serves 3-4 people.

This was our second time having lunch here. Overall, and extremely enjoyable experience. Prada was…read moreour waitress and she was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the menu. We ordered onion rings, strawberry and goat cheese salad, parmesan, garlic wings, and Fish Tacos. All delicious; however, my husband had the Fish Tacos and he said next time he'll order the chicken sandwich only because the tacos probably wasn't as filling as he wanted it to be, but the taste was fine. He also ordered the chocolate chip dessert and one side seem to be cooked harder than the other. He's not a complainer and he did ask if that was normal. Prada said she'll be glad to talk to the chef about it. My husband ate the whole thing anyway. He ordered that in our first visit. It was baked evenly then and so good he ordered it again this time. Prada addressed our concerns and resolved to our satisfaction. Customer Service so far has been top-notch here. My husband also got one of the beers. Honestly, I can't remember which one it was but he said it was very good. I'm unsure how parking would be if we tried to come directly here. I was able to use my membership parking privileges at the Ymca after a workout and the walk was super close and easy..

What's not to love about the recently re-opened Heist Brewery in NODA? The beer is delightful,…read moreclean, and crisp. The food is expertly prepared and compliments the beer perfectly. The service (shoutout to our waiter/bartender peanut) was friendly, conversational, and well executed. The Parmesan garlic fries were fried well and had good flavor, but could've use a little more flavor from oil or seasoning. The onion rings were nearly perfect and my friend said they were the best she's ever had. The buffalo chicken wrap was spicy, sweet, and tangy from sauces, giving it a wonderful complex collection of flavors. The Greek flatbread was good but could've use have done with more meat and less feta and tzatziki. The balance was off, but I think they could perfect it if they gave it a try.

Great local place to hang out in and the rest is just very relaxing and great. Order the ravioli,…read moreit's delicious

Salmeri's has been on our list to try for awhile, and we finally did this weekend for lunch. We did…read moretakeout and everything was easy ordering online and pickup on time. What we got: *Chicken parmesean sandwich - this was massive! My husband got this and had half the first day, and I had half the second day as I liked his dish better than mine. This was very flavorful, could have used a little more tomatoes as that was overshadowed with all the other flavors of chicken, cheese, and pesto, but still oh so good. The fries that were served with the sandwich are nothing special, they are a shoestring fry, and I prefer thicker and more flavorful fries. *Bolognese - this was my dish, and I did not think it was as good as the reviews have suggested. It might be better fresh at the restaurant, but to me, it was just a very oily meat spaghetti type dish with thick noodles. For me, it needed more tomato flavoring vs the oil flavor that stood out. The meatballs were very good, though. My husband liked this dish more than me, so he was good with trading dishes the second day. Overall, we did enjoy what we ordered. We felt this was a good first impression, but we want to try more menu items made fresh at the restaurant when we have the chance.