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    4.4 (92 reviews)
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    New name is Kulture and relocated to NoDa. ABSOLUTELY WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! The salmon Alfredo tacos are DELICIOUS!!!!! The staff is so nice!!!! And music is mostly 90s rnb so that's an extra bonus!!! No complaints.

    Fried wings and fries
    Christal B.

    This is deliciously heavy comfort food. The flavors and creative combinations of culinary artistry are there. What is not there, is a sear . Keep in mind this is a carryout location; however, it's worth it!

    Wings (Mumbo)
    Darius M.

    Man let me start off by saying. Love the customer service hands down!!!! The food omg the wings were fried to perfection. And then coated evenly with the mumbo sauce!!!!! The lobster Mac!!!!! Just know i wanted secondsssss!!!!! My brother got the grits with salmon, he said it's a bangerrrr. I will say if you near downtown charlotte come out here and try them.

    Salmon and Grits
    Lawren R.

    My boyfriend took me here and let me tell you something 10 outta 10!!!! I didn't know this place existed but i am so glad I know now! Everything we had was absolutely delicious and creative. I would never in a million years think salmon tacos with Alfredo sauce dipping sauce would be good but it was phenomenal. Food is made to order so takes a minute depending on how many orders are being made but well worth the wait. I'll absolutely be back!

    Oxtail pizza aka I'm coming back soon
    Gregory L.

    Great food great service. The oxtail pizza was different I'm hooked. It does have peppers but it is not spicy at all

    oxtail pizza
    Melissa Z.

    This place is amazing & I loved everything about it. All 4+ people who tried the food with me said the same. I've been eyeing this place from their instagram pictures and stories for a while now and finally got to come and try it. I got really lucky because there was no line when I came in but right after I ordered there was a line through the hallway! I ordered a lot of food however they were still very quick (15 minutes) with preparing it and everything was hot and cooked just right. The staff inside was also very nice and patient too as I navigated the long menu. It is not a sit down restaurant, you just go inside, place the order, then wait in the hall or your car for the food. The menu is so long- they have all types of tacos, pastas, burgers, pizzas, etc. Then they also have their specials menu to go along with it. You can't come here and not want at least 3 things. I got the oxtail pizza (of course), salmon alfredo birria tacos, garlic parmesan wings, lobster mac, mac and cheese egg rolls, and some more wings and lobster mac for people in our party. I paid around $107 which I think is great for that much food and the quality of it. We honestly loved everything and was snacking on it all afternoon. We had no complaints about anything. The oxtail pizza and salmon alfredo tacos were top 2. The wings are also super juicy so if you like yours crispy you should say that when ordering. I heard from other people the salmon and pastas are amazing too so I'll definitely be back for a round 2 of trying everything else.

    Chicken Birria Tacos
    Nicole H.

    This place has been in heavy rotation on my social media feed so I decided to try it. I don't think it's bad by far just not my cup of tea. It's a small Togo place with no seating area. One plus is everything is freshly made be prepared to wait 30mins. I wanted the infamous oxtail pizza, when i tried to ordered it, the person at the register asked the owner if it was available, the owner responded with "what did I just say...is it 3 o'clock yet". Rude for no reason. He treats his employees like children. He yelled at the cashier for trying to help in the kitchen. Nonetheless, I continued my mission on trying his food. I started with the chicken Philly rolls, they were salty and nothing special. Second, I got 8 hot honey wings, I ate one due to the high sodium. Lastly, the chicken Birria tacos, finally something worth the price. Those were good, still salty but nothing I'd return for. I prefer the traditional Birria over chicken. Perhaps if he wasn't so rude to his employees I'd give it another try. Every place has its off days as far as the food being over seasoned but the customers advised me that he always treats his employees like that.

    MAC rolls

    Although we weren't necessarily greeted, there, wasn't a issue with service. The food is very, very well dressed. The presentation is immaculate. The taste all combined together very well. We got the fried Mac rolls and the oxtail pizza. The Mac rolls were really good. There's a nice crunch on the eggroll and the bacon is not too rubbery or crunchy it pairs well together. The oxtail pizza has a very sweet taste. It is not a red based pizza which I liked. The dough is cooked very well oxtail very tender juicy overall 10 out of 10 would've never expected it. Looks like we found a new restaurant place to add to our list.

    Oxtail Grilled Cheese
    Evan D.

    I've been eyeing Renaldo's Culinary Experience on social media like it's the last slice of pizza. Every time I'd end up on DoorDash, there it was, flaunting those upscale prices like a bougie boutique. I mean, who charges a king's ransom for a sandwich, right? But there I was, near his place on Remount Rd, and my stomach was making executive decisions. "Come on, it's lunchtime and you're starving," my belly argued. So, I caved faster than a diet at a dessert buffet. Content creators have been posting over four dishes: the lobster mac & cheese, lobster grilled cheese, oxtail pizza, and the oxtail grilled cheese. Tough choices. I went for the oxtail grilled cheese--it comes with a side of crispy waffle fries and a birria dip that's pretty much liquid gold. The bread, grilled to a crisp perfection. The cheese and oxtail combo, melded together better than a hit remix. The waffle fries, they might just start a turf war with that chicken joint that takes Sundays off. Dropping $26 on a grilled cheese felt like a splurge, but hey, it was delicious. Just a heads-up: devour that masterpiece quick! Leave it in the to-go box too long, and you'll have a soggy disaster worthy of a foodie horror show. Next time, I'm eyeing the oxtail pizza. Because apparently, I haven't learned my lesson about fancy fast food.

    Garlic Parmesan wings and fries.
    Darryl L.

    This was my first time trying Renaldo's. I'd heard so much about it but was never in the area until today. I pulled in a parking lot to get the directions and it just so happened that it was their parking lot. Luckily, there wasn't a line to order when I arrived, so ordering was quick and painless. The only issue I had was deciding what to get. I decided on the garlic parm wings and fries. There was a bit of a wait because everything is made to order. It was fine because I wasn't in a hurry and I was admiring the figurine collection. The wings and fries were perfect. What more can I say. The wings were drenched in flavor. Also, they were huge. My picture didn't do them justice. This was a good trip. I'm glad I got the chance to check them out. I highly recommend that you do, as well. I can't wait to go back.

    Door front
    Myiah H.

    They feel like family in here! First time trying on my lunch break and I followed the gps until I saw the decorated door with the restaurants name. Once I got in to the restaurant, I noticed that there was no inside seating. I'd placed a call in order, so I went to the counter and gave my name. When I was paying, one of the brothers, noticed my NC A&T mask and we started joking about schools. This really made me feel as if I was amongst family. When conversed for a while as the cashier was getting my bags together. When I informed him this that this was my first time trying them and that I was Yelp Elite, he told me to bring ALL my Yelp Friends & A&T family. So you guys, give them a try! You've been invited!! I ordered the Best of Both Worlds Burger, salmon Philly egg rolls, garlic bread, and skittles tea (the blue one), & was able to try the candied grapes, since we'd quickly established a rapport. Best of Both Worlds Burger (burger with onion rings, Cheerwine BBQ, topped with Lobster knuckle, bacon, and cheddar cheese) So.. OF COURSE I ORDERED IT!!! Duhhhhh! The burger is phenomenal, but personal preference would have been to add more bbq sauce to the burger, but that's just me. I only ate about a quarter of the burger for lunch bc it's huge, but those flavore profiles are unmatched. I've never had a lobster knuckle on a burger with onion rings & bbq sauce before so my pallet was bursting with flavors. The salmon Philly egg rolls come with a sweet chili sauce & they really were the show stoppers!! The eggs rolls were packed with salmon, and bits of cheese. They were crispy on the outside & chewy & flaky on the inside from the salmon filling. The garlic bread was an addition bc I wanted to try theirs, and it was ok, but I'd def have to try it again with a pasta instead of by itself. I feel like the taste will be brought out with the cheese sauces from their pastas. The candied grapes were sweet, multi textured, and reminded me of treats I've eaten as a child. While eating them, my entire mouth turned a bright pink color, but I couldn't stop munching on them. They were tasty, & I'd would order the again. I also tried the skittles lemonade. They had different flavors, & I tried a blue colored one. The flavors may have been a berry of some sort, but it was cold, sweet, tasty and refreshing. THEY WILL BE SEEING ME AGAIN. I cant wait to bring my friends & family over to let the get the culinary experience here!! Job well done guys!!

    Best lobster sandwich in the world. Prove me wrong!!!!
    Muz D.

    I can't believe this place. I should have known. No one calls their restaurant"experience". You have to really know your food is that good to pull that off. And he will not let you down. Between Yelp and my guy chime Time on YouTube I know some great eateries. And can't wait to visit them all. Chime Time critique this place so I was like I'm all in. First of all like I have said before if you can give me quality food that's in or near the hood you get to start from me. I constantly want the hood to win. And this is a winner. First of all let's start with these egg rolls. You can get a chicken egg roll, a salmon egg roll, or a Philly cheese egg roll. Crazy!! The sandwiches are sick! I had some kind of truffle butter lobster grilled cheese sandwich that was so rich and cheesy with fresh lobster meat I still can't get over it. This place was crowded the whole time there was a line coming out the door. And the service is so fast. Local people, nurses, delivery drivers, maintenance mechanical men. You name it they came and got it and they were out. They have Skittles lemonade. Yes lemonade with crushed Skittles in it. So damn good. They heard me and my wife talking and recognize our tongue. After he found out we were from Charleston he took my wife in the back and hooked the wrap with some goodies including a big jug of banana pudding. Yum yum yum yum yum. We tried the oxtail Pizza. Yes I said it.OXTAIL PIZZA!!!!! IO...M...G!!!! Do you see what I'm saying? This is absolutely an experience. The jerk wings were so freaking good. That jerk sauce is different than any of I've ever had. I'm going to have to come back cuz there's so much on this menu to conquer. This is five star stuff people. Everything we tasted it took us minutes to calculate what I taste buds what we were doing. This is an experience sir. It truly is.

    Ashley F.

    My goodness... this duck pizza was fantastic! My good friend Cory @dailyspecialclt recommended them and he never misses! :) So glad I checked them out. It's in an odd spot and kind of hard to find, more so because there was no sign. I had to call to make sure I was in the right place. Once I found the entrance pick up was quick and easy and I sped home to indulge. Some of the best pizza I've had in a long while. Can't wait to have it again!

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    Oxtail pizza was a 15/10!! Also tried the lobster grilled cheese and bang bang shrimp...yes, absolutely!

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    Just go already. Great and creative food. Everything is to go, everything is good, order now and eat well.

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    Excellent customer service food is very high-quality love the attention of detail that they put into their food

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    4.0(855 reviews)
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    Suffolk Punch is easily one of my favorite spots right off the Rail Trail. It works for just about…read moreanything, whether you're grabbing a quick caffeine fix or meeting up with friends. I stopped by for an iced Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte made with Hex Coffee and oat milk. It has a great balance of espresso without being cloying, making it one of my favorite drink orders on the trail. Alongside it, the little gem wedge salad was fresh, crisp, and held up surprisingly well to go. Also, shoutout to their $10 chicken tender Tuesdays; their specials are easily some of the best weeknight food deals in South End. I haven't made it out for trivia yet, but between the patio vibes, solid menu, and easy trail access, it's such an effortless place to hang out. Definitely keeping this one on heavy rotation!

    Starting off on a positive note, most of the food was really good. I got a chicken sandwich that…read morewas so good I forgot to take a picture of. My step dad also gave me some of his chicken and waffles which was really good. I ordered fries with my food and they came out cold though and when I asked the waitress for new ones she didn't bring them until we were ready to leave. It was somewhat busy so I understand the hold up but it was a side item and by that point I didn't want them anymore. The inside was kind of bland and the table was sticky. I don't like leaving bad reviews but if you want good food I would suggest it, but I think theres better spots out here for cheaper.

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    4.1(1.1k reviews)
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    300 East is this American restaurant in this quaint and old house. There is parking in the back and…read morethere are two levels inside along with an outdoor space for seating. It can feel tight in there, but it does give very much cozy and autumnal vibes. As for the service, our waiter was very friendly and attentive! I got the Breakfast Pizza and the Matilda Wong. So the Matilda Wong is a popular cocktail at the restaurant, in part because it comes in a pitcher, which is not huge but the drink can definitely shared by two people. It tasted really good honestly, with various fruity hints. I felt a slight buzz after sipping on it for a bit. The Breakfast Pizza was super good! I ate the entire piece on my own, but I probably could have split it with my friend. The fried egg, chorizo, and the queso fresco were amazing toppings on the pizza. I wanted to try the famous Baked French Onion Soup, but it was not available for brunch. This is a really good place for American food that has a slight mix of global flavors. The ambiance was nice and the food was tasty. I would definitely come back, maybe for dinner next time.

    Enjoyed my brunch at 300 East. It was a relaxing environment and the service was friendly and…read morethorough. I had my food and a cocktail and wrote in my journal. I ordered: Rustic Benedict Poached Eggs*, Pancetta, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula, Herb Hollandaise, Grilled Sourdough 16.5 The Rum One Rum, Orange Bitters, Sour, Pineapple 14

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    3.9(738 reviews)
    1.4 mi•South End, Dilworth
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    Kendall was a great server. can't wait to come back and see her again. The food was fantastic and…read moream so happy we decided to come and eat. I am definitely going to tell everyone about it!

    I stopped in for a late dinner and ate at the bar. I started with a pint of the $4 Thursday special…read moreUncle Slams Lager. For dinner, I ordered the pulled pork combo and had my two usual sides when at a BBQ place: Mac n Cheese and BBQ baked beans. The large combo was just about $2 more than the regular sized one and was enough for 2 meals yet I managed to eat it all in one sitting. Hmm, imagine that. The pulled pork was plentiful and delicious and served with no sauce. This was perfect so one could choose how to have it. There's 4 sauces on the counter to try including Carolina specialties. It was was nice to try a variety. The BBQ baked beans were prepared with the North Carolina vinegar based sauce which is surprisingly tasty. I enjoyed this side. For the pork, I loved both of the Carolina sauces on it as well as plain. The Mac n Cheese was also good as the texture was just like I make in a casserole style and very tasty and complemented the rest of the meal very well. While at the bar I watched the Thursday Night Football game between the Steelers and the Browns (Browns won!) during my solo visit. I found there's a few of these Mac's Speed Shops around so it's nice to have location options when in Charlotte and it is a great value. If ever in this area, I'll look them up again.

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    Culinary Dropout

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    4.1(425 reviews)
    1.7 mi•South End, Dilworth
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    Full bar
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    We were close to uptown and looking for an early evening dinner spot. Knowing that CD is going to…read morebe opening a location at the Bowl in Ballantyne (which is closer to us) we thought we'd give it a shot. Walked in and immediately loved the vibe. Big, open and airy. Lots of seating and a few party rooms too. Loved the outdoor seating too. If it had been a little cooler that would have been perfect. They have cornhole and ping pong and just a fun atmosphere out there. Our server was warm and attentive. We did not have to wait for refills and she was quick to answer any questions we had. We started with a few apps - the chips and onion dip and the pigs in a blanket. The chips were well salted and the onion dip was DELISH!!! The pigs were wrapped in homemade party dough and came with a honey mustard crème fraiche. They were so good!! For entrees we tried the fried chicken, prime rib dip, and the meatloaf. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. The mashed potatoes were so good too. The only misstep on this dish was the biscuit. Way too dense and not very flavorful. The prime rib dip was tender and came on the most crispy bread. What a great combo! The only thing that wasn't great were the fries, just nothing too special. The meatloaf dish was flavorful and came with those yummy mashed potatoes so great pairing. We didn't have room for dresser on site but we did take the monkey bread to go and enjoyed it later. Good portion size and full of apple and caramel flavor. Did not regret taking that home!! Really looking forward to this spot opening closer to home. Highly recommended

    Quite a disappointment. We arrived and were told we would have a 30 minute wait for a table but we…read morecould sit at the bar while on the list. There was lots of confusion at the hostess desk and I even had to ask if they needed our contact information. We checked our name on the list thirty minutes in and we were next in line. At forty minutes I checked again and the group that had been listed after us was now ahead of us and we were second in line. They needed a table for three and we were a table for two. I went and asked what was happening and the staff was dismissive and had no ability to discuss the situation. We saw multiple issues with food orders around us as well as incorrect billing which was concerning. This doesn't seem like an establishment ready to handle the volume of patrons it's built for. Some staff were great while others were far from professional or customer focused. Not a place I will return to.

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    Dilworth Tasting Room - Barrata and peaches

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    4.3(398 reviews)
    1.5 mi•South End, Dilworth
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    Ian was our server. He was lovely. We sat by the window so that was fun for people watching. They…read moreplay fun music here, 80-90's I think. Our dinner was SO GOOD. We both got salmon and the Whipped ricotta appetizer. The ricotta was delicious and I loved that it came with mint leaves. It was delicious and we scarfed that down with our beers. I had Marigold Hefe isen, which was DELICIOUS. So I had 2. They had a fantastic wine list and I was going to get a white wine from Chile but at $14, I didn't want to blow my dates wallet out. So instead I had the 2 beers. Let's talk about our delicious salmon. It was cooked perfect and served w cut asparagus on a bed of buttery orzo. I ate every little asparagus piece, it was so good and lemon butter flavored. The salmon was a lightly grilled piece of heaven. A big piece. I was a little miffed it had no lemon slice but the entire salmon was basted or braised with a lemon sauce. Every bite was divinely lemon. It was probably the best salmon I've ever had. Such a lovely visit. Nice interior and spacious and people seemed to be having fun at the bar. This location is a very lovely place!

    This DTR location is an attractive spot, especially the garden/fountain area outside. It is a great…read moredate night or friends night out spot for sure. The wine selection is impressive and they have great cocktails, typically seasonal rotating options as well. I enjoyed the caviar and chips option, flatbread pizza, and brussels. It was martini night which was a great deal on traditional martinis and the cosmo was delicious. The drawback to this location is parking can be difficult, so plan accordingly for your arrival time in case you have to search for street parking.

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