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    Rack'em Pub & Billiards

    4.3 (46 reviews)
    InexpensivePool Halls, Sports Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Kody D.

    Quick service and awesome atmosphere. I was here for the Charlotte semi finals 9 ball tournament

    Gorgeous 9ft tables that are clean and fast!

    A real deal pool hall that Charlotte & Matthews should take great pride in. Spacious and accommodating with an awesome layout. Island style bar that is raised above the main floor in the center of the room, with plenty of seating. It's easy to relax and have a bite to eat (the beer was cold and the food was really good!) or enjoy a spectacular view of the pool tables, which surround the bar on the front and sides. Speaking of which, the pool tables are just beautiful! They were worth the trip alone. 22 tables in all; 18 9-ft Competition tables that are vintage American style by Black Crown and Brunswick. Covered in traditional green-they are fast, clean, and have been very well loved! You just feel cool playing on them, as they show the wear of use, yet display it in the best way possible. It's very impressive. Two 8-ft Standard tables and two 7-ft Valley "bar boxes" are there as well should you prefer them. Truly an outstanding place if you're a serious pool player in need of somewhere to shoot. I was really impressed with the atmosphere and feel of Rack Em, and I look forward to going back as soon as I can!

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    1 year ago

    Love this pool hall! Can't beat $1 games of pool. Tons of tables and a huge bar. There is a machine to exchange cash for quarters.

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    8 months ago

    Love laid back atmosphere, jute box, draft beer, customer service and best club sandwich ever!

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    9 months ago

    Nice people with good food if you're into billiards. The bar was well stocked and clean. The tables were . Will return.

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    2 years ago

    This place is wonderful! Fantastic staff and consistency watching and maintaining the crowd. Kelly and Bobby are awesome!

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    2 years ago

    Love to come here. The bartenders are very attentive, and they have a good priced drinks. definitely come here with your friends

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    3 years ago

    Bartenders are super friendly! Many open pool tables! I would recommend the darts and corn dogs

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    Would come here after work. Open late. Staff are nice and friendly. Good selection of apps/food. Would recommend.

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    Quesadillas were awesome! Mushroom sweet peppers chicken and cheese combination were right on point. Very good!

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    Great food, pool, and great atmosphere. Just dealt with a bartender who seemed to not want to be there and could care less

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    Kristophers Bar & Restaurant

    3.5(166 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    ​Absolutely never go to this establishment! They refused entry to me and my service dog. I am a…read more100% service-disabled combat veteran, and the manager, Matt Sigman, forced me, my service animal, and my friend to leave the premises. ​When I explicitly informed this manager that Copper is a professionally trained service animal, he stated: "I don't care, no animals allowed." Let's be clear: This isn't a "pet" policy issue. This is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Federal law is not optional, and "not caring" isn't a legal defense. ​To make matters worse, when I contacted the owners, they dismissed my experience with empty excuses. They even had the nerve to claim their main business is "training dogs"--yet they clearly can't train their own staff on basic federal law or common decency. ​I am unable to function in society without my service dog. To be humiliated and kicked out of a restaurant for being disabled in service to this country is a disgrace. The ADA has been notified, and I am calling on the community to stand with veterans against this kind of discrimination. They have no business running a public establishment if they refuse to follow the law or respect those who served.

    Kristophers... tsk, tsk, tsk…read more We have been going for some years now and always enjoyed the 2-for Tuesdays. Have not been in a couple months and decided to pick up a large??? pie for a friend's gathering last night. I run in to pick up and open to check. Hmmm... I see a medium pizza in a large box, with about half the toppings that's usually on it and more crust than normal. I get it, times are harder and food is getting costly, but changing what you serve your customers is not a way to keep them coming. I would have been willing to pay more for the pie if it would guarantee me the same, satisfying pie I had come to love from this place. Do better or don't do at all

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    Not sure what the bucket is for....Update--It was soapy water for wiping down bar!

    Kristophers Bar & Restaurant - Buffalo Wings - 1 Dozen - 1/2 Hot Honey, 1/2 Garlic Parmesan

    Buffalo Wings - 1 Dozen - 1/2 Hot Honey, 1/2 Garlic Parmesan

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    Grace O'Malley's - Irish chicken curry

    Grace O'Malley's

    3.8(203 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    The food was good - we had a party of 7 and no issue getting in on Saturday night. The space is…read moreroomy and comfortable. The food came out faster than expected, but waitress was slow throughout. The table ordered: - Guinness and Jameson - corned beef poutine which seemed unique and my brother liked it. - wings - lots of orders of fish and chips. The tartar sauce was good. The slaw portion was small, but really good. The fish and fries were well cooked and tasty. Compared to Sir Edmond Halleys - I would choose here. The food IMO was better, the restaurant isn't as dark, the prices/portions were better, the parking. Situation/lighting is better and the location is in a walkable downtown type area where you can walk off your calories after you eat. Overall: A hidden gem and I will return.

    As soon as we walked in this restaurant, I knew it was going to be wonderful. The atmosphere was…read moregreat. It was dimly lit, the wood was painted black, candles on the table. It just had such a great vibe, a true Irish Pub. I ordered the corned beef poutine, which was phenomenal. My husband ordered fish and chips and a Guinness beer and he said it was the best fish he's ever had in his life so we were super happy. Our waiter was Anthony and he was wonderful. He was so pleasant and helpful. He was always there when we needed him with a smile. The only complaint was the fish and chips comes in a basket with wax paper and the wax paper tears while you're eating, and my husband thinks he may have eaten a little bit of the wax paper. Next time he's going to ask for his fish and chips on a plate . I can't wait to go back!

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    Mac's Speed Shop

    Mac's Speed Shop

    3.5(345 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I was just making a quick stop in having been to the location in South End. I know they're known…read morefor their smoked meat, but I opted for a burger tonight. The NC Western Burger. They call it a 1/2 pound burger and it is every bit of that. The burger itself was very juicy and full of flavor. I had a side of Mac n cheese. Some of the bits of it were a little over cooked, but pretty good overall. I might try a different side next time. I sat at the bar since I was by myself. I wish I'd gotten the bartenders name, but she provided the nicest service I've had in a while when eating out. Across the restaurant industry, prices have gone up making it more difficult to eat out. It's nice knowing that not all people in the service industry take their role for granted. It made my rare dining trip out worthwhile. Looking forward to going back out to Mac's next time I'm craving a big juicy burger.

    We ordered almost everything to try. The ribs, chicken, brisket, and beef sausage were all good-…read morethe ribs were our favorite. We got the beans, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, street corn, fried pickles and egg rolls as sides/starters. The fried pickles were soggy however it was a Door Dash order so that could have been the issue. The egg rolls were good. The mac and cheese and street corn were both good. The mashed potatoes were okay, but not great. We did not like the beans at all. Tried a bunch of sauces. They didn't come labeled so not sure what we liked. Would definitely go back for the ribs, egg rolls, and mac and cheese!

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    Brazilian Way - Prime top sirloin

    Brazilian Way

    3.6(34 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    We decided to venture out to the Matthews area. This spot is a no frills wide open affair with a…read morevariety of sports playing on lots of TVs. The bar pours a strong drink. I had a pineapple caipirinha. It contained fresh pineapple and was quite tasty. For the appetizer, we tried the chicken coxinhas, which is apparently a must have Brazilian street food. I didn't much care for them, but I don't think these were bad ones. I suspect that I just don't care for the mix of flavors and textures. I'll try the beef ones next time. For dinner, we shared the steak and fries platter and it was delicious. The flavors showcased the steak- no marinade, no sauce, just good steak, decent fries, and a cheese sauce. Between this and side salads, we were well-fed and quite satisfied. Our server was appropriately attentive and offered recommendations. I would recommend this spot for a lowkey, no frills, casual night out where good grub the main thing you're looking for.

    This review is for they CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST that's done on Sundays…read more It is a fairly new thing they are trying and it is a great idea. It is by weight so you serve yourself and then weight the plate to gluons out how much to pay. This is very common in Brazil and I was very excited to come and experience it. We drove there and arrived around 11:30. The Instagram page said the breakfast goes from 8am - 1 pm. We arrived at 1130, there was nearly no food left and whatever that was left was cold. There's about an hour and a half left on the experience and I could not even get a second plate cause not even that they were replenishing. We told the manager lady that came by the table that we were kind of upset that with plenty of time the breakfast was in such poor shape. We ate cold food. No eggs were left, no bread at all.... And the warm food was in crock pots, even with that. They turned off the crock pots... they were already off when we arrived... at 11:30? For a breakfast experience that is over at 1pm.... I can understand that this kind of experience can be a gamble and the restaurant owner can lose a lot of money in food waste. But there was ways, maybe leaving the table open passing lunch for those who wake up late like me. Sunday is a day a lot of people go to church. At 1205 while we were still possibly trying to take advantage of the breakfast that is advertised to be over at 1pm, they started to break down. So we who were still there couple not have any more coffe of any of the food we came to eat anymore, and anyone that could come in last minute for the experience now will not be able to. If it was someone like me who lives half hour away, get here at noon to have the breakfast I would be very angry to drive and get here on time and see them breaking it down. I told my concerns to the staff and hope it will assist to improve the experience for their guests because this has a lot of potential, but it is not being executed.

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