Excellent food every time. Service is usually very good. My last visit was an exception though, wait staff was slow to refill the drinks and bring the checks at the end. read more

2nd time visiting from California and second time at Pinky's! It's a must when we come to town! Delicious pimp'n fries - tried it with veggie chili but next time I'll try bacon. Serving size was good for sharing. Fried pickles with ranch were the perfect blend of crispy, crunchy, salty and tangy. Ranch was good too. Got the build your own pterodactyl burger with pimento cheese and pepper jack and substituted on Texas toast. Heaven! Also tried the velvet Elvis which is an interesting blend of peanut butter, honey, banana, cream cheese and bacon.. surprisingly good despite our initial hesitation. Service was amazing all around, attentive & quick. Parking lot is small but extra parking was plentiful in the dirt lot a short walk next door. The decor is fun and eclectic - inside was not huge but there was a lot of patio seating on a perfect night. We'll be back again next time we visit North Carolina! read more

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We went to Pinky's for lunch and it was a fun time! The server was very friendly. The food was delicious with an interesting twist to American tavern/bbq. I got the Pinky burger which is a normal burger with chili on top. I never thought I'd love chili on a burger but it was great! Waffle fries were crispy and the chicken tacos were delicious as well. You don't usually see a place that can make a good burger and a good taco but Pinky's can read more

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Got to try pinky's west side grill while visiting charlotte ! Featured in dinners ,drive ins and dives ! We had to check it out ! The inside is very fun and creative , plenty of seating, and they have a back patio area that is heated during winter which is very nice ! Service was fabulous we got seated and served pretty quickly ! I tried the let's get fizzical which was very nice . And the kicker chicken tacos ! The tacos were really good ( obviously they are known for their burgers and I took a bite out of my husbands burger . And hands down go for a burger it was soooo good) but if you want something lighter ( like me ) the tacos (and wraps ) are also an amazing option ! Definitely a good option with amazing tacos and burgers and good drinks ! Also had a variety of vegetarian options as well ! Also for dessert we got the banana pudding which I enjoyed as well ! read more

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Awesome stop on our travels. Unique eclectic place! The best buffalo chicken wrap I've ever had, no lie. My hubs loved the pineapple pork sandwich. So glad we came here! Good drink menu as well. read more

Finally got to try this restaurant with a few friends and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff were upbeat and genuinely seemed happy to be there! There was always someone there to take our order, trash or grab anything we could have needed which I really appreciate. The ambiance of the restaurant was playful and edgy but still a great place to bring kids. I loved all the menu options, our food was top tier and the drinks were excellent as well. Our food came out quickly and everything was fresh! The kinda fried turkey wrap I had is one of the best meals I've ever had. Our crab puppies were a unique appetizer that was fried to perfection and even the waffle fries were just the right amount of crispy and fluffy. Prices were also unbeatable and I still had leftovers to take back home! Pinky's is definitely high on my list of favorites in Charlotte, it's a must have from now on any time I visit the area! read more

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It makes me sad to leave less than 5 stars for pinky's, but I feel like they are not to the level they used to be in years past. The level of service is the same and the pimp n fries are just as good, but they greatly decreased the number of cocktails on their menu and have a more mainstream vibe than they used to. I understand inflation has not been kind and restaurants need to increase their prices, but seeing a $17 cocktail on the menu at pinky's was jarring. read more

Been years since I been here but had a craving for their pimento cheese fries I remember loving it as they call them "Pimp'n Fries. I could only hope they were all I remembered. Also since I pulled up figured I would also grab something I have never tried so I got the Crab Puppies. I came close to closing around 9:40pm (closing is at 10) but the staff was still very friendly and cool and not annoyed I was ordering but I did order to-go and my food was very good. Pinkys is still a fun spot to sit inside or outside. It definitely gives off a hipster cooler-than-a-diner vibe. read more

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A fun restaurant with super attentive and friendly service. My friend and I shared the waffle fries with pimento cheese and it was smothered and so tasty! Had their special purple rain but asked for no lavender and it was really good as well. Ordered the Patsy Melt and it was a really good burger, huge meat patty. We then ordered the banana pudding and it is a super big serving. Creamy and plenty of Nilla wafers. Washed it down with an espresso martini and really happy with our visit here. Would definitely be back! read more

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Great food and service. Very fun too. Must stop by. Great diversity and even the picky eaters will be pleased. read more

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When we decided to come to charlotte our main focus was all the food. This place came up and knew I wanted to stop by while we were in town. Such a fun place. The decor is interesting. The employees working together so you're never waiting around for refills or if you have questions. Prices were reasonable and the food tasted amazing. We tried the cheese wontons. My husband got the flounder plate and I had the corndog shrimp. We definitely didn't leave hungry and actually had to take a to go container with us. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Met up with some family at Pinky's for dinner. It was a very busy night. When we arrived there was a bit of a wait so we put our names on the list. After waiting for 20 minutes or so we were concerned that we still had not been called to be seated. After checking in with the hostess, it turns out they gave our table to another party. They fixed the mistake as soon as they could and we were seated in the next 10 minutes. We ordered a couple of drinks and some appetizers to start. The bar gave us the incorrect drink sizes at first, but again, the mistake was fixed easily and the waitress was very kind and apologetic about all the mishaps. My drink (the pain killer) was strong and delicious. We ordered crab bites and buffalo shrimp for the table. My recipe would be to skip the crab bites, but the shrimp were good! For dinner I ordered the half cheesesteak which was just okay. If I went back, I would try something else. All in all the customer service really made up for the mishaps here and earned an extra star. If I'm ever back in town I may come back knowing my party would be taken care of well. read more

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So while me and R were the candlelight concert for Bridgerton. My husband had passed this gem and stopped in for a bit. He brought me back the next day. In such a great location an old Volkswagen repair garage. This grill was featured two different times on Guy Fieri's Diners drive-in and dives Friday night J got the corn dog shrimp the night before and later that night even cold out the fridge they were just so good while we were here Saturday, we ended up getting an adult Capri Sun and my husband got a corpse survivor that Sam herself made. Everyone there had a smile and a warm welcome. The vibe was eclectic and its funky feel was just what we needed this hot afternoon We chose the crab balls done in hush puppie batter.. sweet Lorraine, these were amazing and the homemade Tartar sauce was such a perfect compliment to them. read more

Pinky's Westside Grill - Adult Capri Sun - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

First time at Pinkie's and it was such a great experience. The servers work together as a team, which made everything feel smooth and attentive. The food had amazing flavor and the atmosphere was perfect, we sat outside and the weather made it even better. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

Pinky's Westside Grill - Buffalo Chicken Wrap - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Where in the CLT can you find a place that has it all: fantastic food and excellent service? Loved the Mexican Theme! - Made the place super fun and relaxing! The wait staff is highly knowledgeable, friendly, and makes it a point to really spoil the customers. Fried Pickles and the Fried Chicken Bites were absolutely off the chart. Save room for the incredible Banana Pudding that I saved with my fried. Next time, I may curtail the appetizers and have one of those excellent triple custom hamburgers that were truly delicious--had a great time! Plenty of parking is available, but you will need to walk a block. It was well worth it. Tasty and excellent service! read more

Pinky's Westside Grill - Plenty of Starters to tempt to your Tummy! - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Pinky's has the best gluten free hamburger bun ever, The pimento cheese is great and the food in general was really good. Staff is friendly...Im a fan and would recommend, read more

Another Uber Eats from: Pinky's Westside Grill. Absolutely recommend their food! As you can see, I tried a variety of items. Everything was excellent. I have to admit one of my favorites - other than the shrimp - was definitely the crab hush puppies! If you do the onion straws, it's probably best eating them fresh on site so that they are crispy. They were understandably softer, but the flavor was good. Rueben Dog, Falafel, Skrimpz, White Trash Burger. Highly recommend giving them a try. read more

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The food and service is good..... it has a small parking lot and very limited parking, but the food is good read more

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Second time I visited this gem. I brought a friend, it was his first time. I ordered the French Dip Burger with Homemade Potato Chips. The burger was amazing without the dip but dipping that baby in the juice took it to another level. The chips were perfectly done and very thin with a side of their homemade ranch. My buddy ordered the Philly Cheese Steak with Tater Tots. It looked amazing and he backed it up with weird moan of this is amazing. He never offered for me to try it nor did I offer the same. Sorry, I couldn't share that burger!! This location was visited by Guy's triple D so you know it's going to be epic! We sat at the bar and DJ was on point! Do yourself a favor and just GO!! Dummy me, no pictures so F for me. I gave this place 5 stars! Parking is around back unless you get lucky like we did, there's only 4 spots upfront. read more

Had an amazing time at Pinky's Westside Grill! Everyone in Charlotte was there... whenever I'm out of town I stop at a Triple D location and eat what Guy Fieri got on the show. The food came out with great speed and was delicious. I got the Corndog shrimp with waffle fries. The shrimp were gigantic and the corndog batter was light with a slight bit of sweetness. Being from Buffalo, I naturally selected the Buffalo sauce to dip my shrimp to give it that sweet and spicy contrast and it did not disappoint! Especially because the bufffalo sauce was made in house and not out of a jar! I was out with a group and we were having fun, but the waitress had fun with us and had amazing vibez! I loved that all the workers were in a Restaurant T-shirt but still were able to dress and express themselves. The place was busy. There is indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of tables. The parking lot is very small but they have additional parking in the back to accommodate the flow. I liked my meal and look forward to coming back to try their famous Burgers . Def a great spot to eat! read more

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I ordered the Ding Dong Chicken Sandwich (Grilled) and the Fried Squash w/ Wasabi Ranch! Though known for their burgers, Pinky's Ding Dong Chicken Sandwich is an inside the park homer. The blend of fresh and tangy Thai flavors in the slaw paired with the peanut butter bring out a rounded richness that tops the grilled chicken swimmingly - and makes it a bit messy! The Fried Squash was fresh, cruncy, and greasy. Exactly what you want your friend vegetables to be - light and heavy at the same time. This is one of the better side dishes I've tried in CLT - and it's made even better by the REAL star of the dish, the Wasabi Ranch! The first taste brought an involuntary smile to my face that I couldn't shake. The punch to the senses that wasabi brings followed up by the most creamy ranch. It is the perfect pairing. I'd buy it by the bottle. Staff is incredible, very helpful in menu literacy and our drinks never ran empty. The atmosphere is very fun, but also very loud at traditional meal times. I'll be back. You would be prudent to pursue this pleasure this as well. read more

Service was below average. Our server did not check back on us. I was without tea most of the meal. Food took longer than typical to be served. My Reuben was dry and there weren't enough ingredients . The fried pickles were delicious. The shrimp pasta dish had several shrimp and good flavor. It's a grill so not disappointed in the lack of ambience. read more

Finally got to take my bride to Pinky's ! I had my usual white trash burger and she a fan of pimento cheese so she had the Pinky burger. Honestly- not a fan of pimento cheese but that was outstanding Service was great- place was packed so we hopped a spot at the Bar and got right in. read more

What a lucky find! We stumbled into Pinky's after a long drive and we read on the menu they were featured on TV by Guy Fieri. I can see why. This place is special. They accommodated my son's picky hotdog request without a blink of an eye. Their burgers were great and didn't put us to sleep afterwards. read more

We came here on a whim one day just for something close by to where we were. We were seated quickly and our server greeted us with water within maybe 2 minutes. She was super friendly (I don't recall her name though) and checked on us in good intervals. The prices were cheap and the food and drinks were really good! I got the Asian Pork Burger and it was delicious. The sauce was so good! It was very active in there so it was a little "loud" but I love when you can hear everyone having a great time! Will definitely be back! read more

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Amazing! I always enjoy the different vibe they have going on there- the restaurant has cute character and it's a fun place to go! We got the fried pickles and then the pinkies burger with fries , everything came out soooo fast.. it was crazy, the food was 8.5/10 the only thing"feedback" I have is they you couldn't taste the pimento Cheese a lot paired with the chili. Everything was cooked really well and it was definitely a meal I would order again. Great experience with staff and good wait service! She was attentive to our drinks very well and she was very kind and personable! All this was about 35 before tip - not to expensive but nothing crazy cheep. Hope this helps! Jesus loves you!! read more

A charlotte classic. Everything made is in house from scratch and it's delicious. Service was great and thoroughly enjoyed my salmon salad and side of tater tots. read more

Pinky's has great vegan options on their menu including a Beyond Burger, a vegan hotdog, vegan pimento cheese, and vegan chili. When I have dined in, they usually get my order correct. However, almost 98% of the time that I order to-go or order from DoorDash, instead of vegan chili or vegan cheese, they erroneously put meat and dairy on my food. It is so frustrating. I don't understand what happens when to-go orders reach the kitchen, but for some reason at that point they no longer recognize their vegan menu. For this reason I rarely eat here anymore. It's not worth the hassle. read more

The place is very busy and the customers all seem happy. I order to go. My black bean burger and fries were delicious. My sister enjoyed her vegan burger and fries. Pink lemonade were tasty. The total was $35 but I was charged $46 on my card. I didn't take photos of my food because it was bagged and smashed by my purse. Too pricey for me. Parking was very bad. read more

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Great atmosphere with a Hawaiian feel. The employees keep coming back making sure you're taken care of. The different types of beer are awesome. I enjoyed the chocolate experience. The food had great flavor and portions. I had the French onion dip burger. We came new years weekend live two hours away and will be back. read more

I only picked up food. And it was delicious! However the chicken sandwich did not come with fries. You need to add that to your order and not expect it's part of the meal. read more

Food and Service was TOP NOTCH. We had the flounder special and it was DELICIOUS !! FRIES, hush puppies, tartar sauce was delicious too !!! Big portions. For $13.95 you cannot beat it !!!! Ambiance was typical Pinky's. I've never had a bad meal here ! read more

I have eaten at Pinky's a few times and have loved it. I recommend parking in the back as parking right in front of the restaurant can be tricky with it being located at a busy intersection. The food is yummy and I appreciate the vegetarian options. I love the burgers and you can switch out any patty for a veggie patty if you like. I have tried the stray dog which had a veggie hot dog and wasn't a fan. It tasted like the hot dog was microwaved rather than grilled which makes a difference. Overall it's a fun place to stop by, the food is priced well and there are options for everyone. read more

Pinky's Westside Grill - Pimp'n Fries, yummy and great to share with a group. - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Amazing burgers and the fried pickles are next level! The service was fast and our waitress took the time to help our table of 4 with our choices. The restaurant is nice and clean and they even sport a Combat Sortie flag over the host station! Plus the military/LEO/FR discount? Yeah, vet approved! This place is dope!! read more

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Love pinky's! They have fantastic food. My favorites include the fried pickles and buffalo chicken wrap. It is a bit heavy/greasy but is tasty every once in a while! read more

Wow! Pinky's is a staple in the Wesley heights area We got there and it was so busy, but the wait time was only about 15 minutes. They were quick and efficient! It was a Monday and the place was packed!! (That's how you know it's going to be good) We got sandwiches and sides, everyone at the table said their enteee was some of the best food they've had. The sides were very subpar and could've been cooked a little longer. There was plenty of seating and our waitress was awesome!! Parking - there is a lot just down the street a few blocks!! Overall, would recommend to anyone visiting or in the area!!! read more

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Let me tell you, Pinky's is not just a restaurant--it's an experience. From the second I walked in, I was hit with a vibe so chill and cool, it was like stepping into your favorite cousin's funky backyard cookout... but with way better food. Now, let's dive in. As a pimento cheese connoisseur (yes, that's a real thing), I kicked off with the Cold Pimp'n appetizer. And let me just say--this dish deserves a standing ovation. The pimento cheese was creamy, tangy, and downright addictive. The portion size? Generous enough to remind me I'm unapologetically country. (IYKYK.) My boyfriend rolled his eyes when he saw how excited I was to see sooooo many dishes that included this southern delicacy. He doesn't like pimento so I didn't have to share. Then came my main course: the Prime Rib sandwich. Originally, I had my sights set on the French Dip burger (because who doesn't love au jus?), but I decided to level up with steak. And oh, honey, this sammich came to play! The marinated steak was juicy and perfectly seasoned, with provolone cheese that melted into a gooey blanket of happiness. The oven-roasted tomatoes were delicious enough to eat solo, though I will admit, the arugula and I had a moment of disagreement. (Sorry, not sorry, but I'm not about that earthy life.) With a gluten-free bun and that extra au jus for dipping, it was a customized masterpiece. Next time I've got to remember to add mushrooms Meanwhile, my dining partner decided to build his own hotdog. Now, let me tell you--this man is picky. But judging by his silent devotion to his plate (and the fact that his food barely survived my sneaky bites when he stepped away), it was a hit. They also use "good ice" you know the round slushie type...I get so excited when I get that type of ice in my drink...but I digress The service at Pinky's? Chef's kiss. Our server was on it, but what really stood out was the teamwork. Three other staff members checked in on us throughout the meal, refilling drinks like they had some kind of Hogwarts magic going on. My glass never hit empty. Ever. The atmosphere was divey in the best possible way--eclectic decor, a lively buzz, and upbeat music that had me tapping my foot between bites. It was busy but never overwhelming, thanks to how efficiently the crew was cranking out orders. Pinky's is that spot. The kind of place you leave already planning your next visit because there are just too many menu items begging to be tried. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free? They've got you covered. So, if you're craving killer comfort food with a laid-back vibe and service that makes you feel like royalty, get to Pinky's. And bring your stretchy pants--you'll thank me later. read more

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Annual multi-city food road trip with pre-planned stops in each city. Came for the GGG burger from diners drive ins and dives. I must say...of the 3 items I had, it was the least appealing. The burgers were way over cooked and dry. The flavor profile was overall solid. What really was the star was the shrimp corn dogs...perfectly fried and flavorful corn bread vibe. I used the pimento cheese on my fries as a dip for them. Service was solid. Atmosphere was one of those garage door repair shop high ceiling spaces with some character read more

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My sister and I eat here a few times a year. Food and service are always good here. Thanks so much folks! read more

Next up: Pinky's Westside Grill in Charlotte, a local favorite often featured on burger must-try lists and even on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. I went for the Mammoth with Cheese--two 5 oz patties stacked high and loaded with toppings. Following their recommendation, I ordered it medium well. The burger makes a strong first impression with its towering size, anchored by a white plastic knife and wrapped in a brioche bun. However, looks aside, the patties leaned toward the dry and chewy side, with decent flavor but lacking the juiciness I'd hoped for. A medium-rare cook point might have delivered a better texture. A couple of ketchup squeezes helped, but it couldn't fully salvage the dryness. At $13, the burger is fair, but not particularly memorable. My verdict: a 30-minute rating. read more

Pinky's Westside Grill - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina