We are so grateful that Pinky's never lets us down ! Always a great option true and true . I've been going here for years and honestly have no notes or complaints . Affordable and savory no matter what you get . Best bartenders in Charlotte, you could close your eyes and pick anything off the menu and enjoy it .No matter how long the wait is it's worth every minute . I tried the Flounder special for the first time . Amazing . Pinky's always offers something you can't quite get anywhere else . For the flounder , it was the fresh dill in the batter, it gave it a certain tang that just sets it apart . Hearty portions ! Trust you won't leave still hungry . Pinky's please don't change ! read more

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

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When you start walking to a table you can feel the vibe in there! It's an awesome environment! I enjoyed two yummy cocktails. We started with buffalo wings which were good. We both got the white trash burger, can't complain about a burger with fried pickles on it! Service was great! The ladies in there were amazing! They work as a team and help one another. read more

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A Charlotte staple. They have so many delicious options. Great for a quick meal that is out of the ordinary. They have food for all people. The vegetarian hot dog is scary close to meat especially with the chill...in the best possible way! Get anything with pimento cheese, especially the wontons. read more

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Great place for burgers. I had the French dip, fried squash appetizer and my co worker had the pinky burger. I didn't get food pics but did get a couple of the outside. We sat inside in the ac for a super humid day. Lemonade and ice tea topped us off. read more

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

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The service and food was great! The white trash burger was a standout. The pimpin fries were like 50% cheese if that's your thing. There was lots of seating and TVs to watch soccer games. The only issue I can think of is the burgers were served in a really small container which made it hard to grab, but that's being nitpicky. 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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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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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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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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Couldn't come to Charlotte without trying Pinky's that we saw on triple D. It's was nice to find a generous sized Pinky's parking lot just around the corner. It's on the street to the left when facing the entrance. As we were walking towards the entrance I overheard one gal in a party of 5 call it a secret hidden gem. Not much of a secret given how crowded it was when we entered. Looked as though some people were waiting for an outside table but we were seated quickly. It was refreshing to see that our table cleaned and the floor swept around it. Service was timely starting with water, mocktails, appetizer and sandwich. All the food tasted fresh and properly cooked. There was enough leftovers to satisfy us later that evening when we got back home. The crab balls were flavorful and tartar sauce delicious. Cole slaw was unique and enjoyed. The philly cheese steak sandwich was perfect. The au jus was a nice addition with a slight vinegary bite. We normally don't do specialty drinks but the mocktails were intriguing; the blueberry one tasted like liquid jam. The cream soda had just the right amount of lavender. It was fun to look around at all the memoribilia and notice that the World Cup final pregame show was on above the bar. There are a lot of moving parts to this operation and they all seem well oiled and moving smoothly. read more

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Service and food were excellent. The banana pudding was HUGE! Biggest serving i had ever seen. The table beside us shared it and still had leftovers. We really enjoyed the atmosphere also. A little unexpected but great local find! 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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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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It was great as always. I had the shrimp tacos. I only had 2. Three would have been too much. They were each wrapped with 2 corn tortillas. And there was a small cup of black beans on the side, a perfect complement. The service was wonderful! At the end of the meal one of our group ordered banana pudding . It was huge! More than enough for 4 of us. This is a favorite spot when we are in town. read more

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

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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It's fine if you like fried food. Nearly everything is fried. They've been featured on diners drive-ins and dives and lean into that. It's a neighborhood staple and fun novelty place to bring out-of-towners. Despite having a ton of menu items, there's not much variety in the offerings. The staff is always super friendly and they're amazing about keeping your soda topped off. read more

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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Very busy but always good. We had the fried pickles, cheese waffle fries, a vegan burger (not the best), hot dog, cheeseburger, and tater tots. I had a delicious cider. It's a small area but full of character. The outdid space is enjoyable too. read more

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

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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

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

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

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

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 love coming to this place its so good and pretty affordable I recommend the Nashville hot chicken sandwich

I love Pinky's! I've been coming here for a few years on and off because I'm not in uptown much but I always have enjoyed it. It gives you amazing dive bar vibes and has such good employees! This past time I sat at the bar and was served by Larry and he was so kind! I came towards closing but he still made sure to keep the energy up and act like he just got on the shift. That's very hard to do as a bartender but he does it! The food is delicious and they have a lot of drink options. I definitely recommend Pinky's as a fun hangout spot for friends to come to together! read more

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

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

Great food, great vibes, great service! One of my favorite places in Charlotte to eat!

I revisited Pinky's yesterday to try the burger again but had the same "bun experience" . I decided to ask about it this time and glad I did. The mgr that day said they did change to brioche buns a while back. I knew it was different! The brioche bun doesn't work for me with the burger, (I think it overwhelms) but I'll definitely be back, just ordering something different. Pinky's is still one of my favs and I really appreciate that my question was taken seriously. Love the fried pickles and the crab puppies! 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

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

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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

Super welcoming vibe, unique menus & vegetarian + vegan friendly! The fried pickles are the best!

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

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

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

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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

Pinky's Westside Grill - Pinky's Dining Area with happy customers! - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina