I absolutely love this French restaurant, and I was thrilled to discover that Coquette is within…read morewalking distance of my home. Not having to deal with parking, traffic, or circling for a space is a luxury -- and being able to walk off dinner and dessert afterward might be the best part of all. I'm a total Francophile when it comes to French cuisine. From seafood towers to escargot, tartare, pâté, bone marrow, and soufflés -- you name it, I'm all in. And this restaurant does not disappoint. My very first visit was just for pastries, and I was blown away by how beautiful the restaurant is. It truly gives off all the vibes of Paris. If you haven't been, put it on your list -- and plan to eat your way through the city. This place captures that spirit beautifully right here in Charlotte. I've been here several times now and realized I failed to write a review earlier, so this is me catching up. I've worked my way through a good portion of the menu, and there are some clear standouts: * The Brussels (lardon) salad is outstanding -- rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced * The escargot in puff pastry is decadent and absolutely delicious * The mussels are consistently exquisite * The charcuterie and pâté selections are ideal for sharing * And the chicken confit -- oh my goodness -- sprinkled with flaky sea salt, shatteringly crisp on the outside, incredibly succulent on the inside. It's truly to die for. Don't be surprised if guests at the table start fighting over the last piece. One thing I especially appreciate is the value, even though the menu can appear pricey at first glance. This is a restaurant that really shines when you dine with a group. Sharing dishes family-style allows everyone to experience more of the menu without being stuck with just one entrée -- and without leaving with a mountain of leftovers. There's no fee for splitting dishes, and the staff are more than happy to accommodate sharing, which makes the experience feel welcoming and relaxed. That's exactly how I love to dine -- passing plates, tasting everything, and enjoying the meal together. The cocktail program is strong, and they have a full bar, plus an impressive dessert and espresso selection. The patisserie in the morning is a gem, and having a dedicated pastry chef really shows in the quality of the desserts. Favorites so far: * Apple Tarte Tatin * Crème brûlée * Canelés * And their birthday presentation -- a small plate with a candle -- is a lovely touch that makes celebrations feel special The restaurant itself is gorgeous, the waitstaff are knowledgeable and professional, and the service has been consistently excellent. I also appreciate the large outdoor patio -- I love dining al fresco, and the atmosphere here makes it easy to linger. Bottom line: This is one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte. It's consistent, beautiful, and delivers a true French dining experience without pretense. Knock on wood, I've never had a bad meal here. Be curious about food. Get out there and eat your way through Charlotte. Explore it. Bon appétit.

Best brunch in Charlotte, no doubt! Was blown away by the quality, flavor, and artistry of this…read moremeal! Seriously one of the best overall meals in my 8 years of living in Charlotte. Overall feel was very similar to the restaurants I've experienced in Paris and the waitstaff was very pleasant and never made us feel rushed (very undervalued in a dining experience). Any dudes out there looking to impress your wife, girlfriend, or your date, this is the best brunch spot you're going to find around.

Steak Frites (5/5): The steak was well seasoned and well cooked. Lots of flavor but maybe just a…read morebit tough (that might've been because it was ordered medium though). The fries were battered and very crispy. These are the best kind! Complimentary Puff Pastry (4/5): These had the flavor of the bread at Brazilian steakhouses but with a different texture. The pastry was crumbly and there was a chilled gruyere mousse inside. Nice way to start the meal. French Onion Soup (3/5): Thick soup with lots of flavor. A little too sweet and tangy for me. I liked how much cheese there was on top. Duck A L'Orange (3/5): The duck wasn't that great. The skin wasn't crispy and it was a little too gamey. There was also very little meat in general. The orange sauce was runnier than I expected and very subtle. Good amount of potatoes and green beans which were solid. La Ricane (4/5): Reminded me of a Snickers ice cream bar but instead of ice cream it was a fluffy nougat. Good, but hard to justify the price when the ice cream version from the store is better and much cheaper haha Complimentary Madeleine (3/5): Nice that they gave these out at the end of the meal! Soft and bready with a light lemon flavor. 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)

Went in for quick drinks before the game! We had a fabulous time with the sweetest bartender! We…read moreordered a Supernova and a L'erreuer de Perséphone. Both drinks were refreshing and well made! The L'erreuer de Perséphone is a tequila based drink that has grapefruit, lime, cinnamon, and pomegranate. The Supernova is a gin based drink with house made lemonade, butterfly pea tea, elderflower, and lavender. (It was fun to watch her add the elderflower/lavender purple syrup to the top of the drink). The sweet bartender realized I was taking pictures and gave me a rosemary garnish and lemon twirl. The attention to detail was so kind. The atmosphere cannot be beat here. So far, La Belle Helene is my favorite to visit. The grand ceilings, stunning light, florals, and clean environment truly transport you. It is an elevated and upscale experience that truly makes me feel so special that I get to spend time in their space. I look forward to visiting again!

The food was amazing but I do advise to arrive early because it gets packed and there is a wait…read more The restaurant is very busy and want to get you in & out. Very loud.

I was excited to try this restaurant as I love French food. Having just moved from NYC, I am always…read moreexcited to try the cuisine in my new home. The restaurant is gorgeous with a cool and friendly vibe. Sadly, the food was a major disappointment. I ordered the French Onion soup and a Croque Monsieur. I ordered to go and i picked up 8 minutes before the scheduled pick up time. My food was ready early. Good start. The French onion soup was cold and the biggest disappointment was the cheese. EVERYONE knows that you use Gruyère cheese in French onion soup. It's basic knowledge for any foodie. They had thinly sliced deli slices of Swiss cheese on my soup. Not melted. (See pic). My sandwich was ok. There wasn't any taste of the bechamel sauce which is what makes a Croque Monsieur. Very dry and unremarkable. My office is right around the corner and I will definitely not be recommending this place to my executives for business meals. I wanted to love this place. Very disappointed.

Amazing food Amazing service by server Sadik…read more He did good recommendations. Amazing vibe. Clean food. Nice and amazing place to dine and enjoy the great food. Must try as they serve clean and amazing food. Might be short of words but grilled octopus was amazing and must try duck. My friend had shot rib and he was amazed to do well with the food. Must try banana cheese cake.

Disclaimer: i ate here for a work dinner and was upstairs in a private room, so I cannot attest to…read morethe ambience of the restaurant and I also don't feel I can fairly rate service either, thus I won't be including those aspects in my review. The food: we were served salads and focaccia to start. The side salad was nice, and I enjoyed the creamy vinaigrette and fresh vegetables. The focaccia was warm and beautifully salted. We were also given cheese platters, and I enjoyed the addition of honeycomb on the platter. I opted for the filet mignon, medium rare, with polenta and roasted carrots. The filet was served medium well, and even with the Stilton crust it was flavorless and desperately needed some salt. The thyme polenta was also missing the thyme, and even more desperately needed salt and just any sort of flavor. An unflavored polenta can taste like boiled water and I found that to be the case with theirs. The carrots tasted lovely with the Madeira Demi glace, but were unfortunately raw. I opted for the banana cheesecake for dessert, and while it wasn't my favorite, I think it was executed nicely. I also tried someone else's coffee ice cream which they pair with beignets, and thoroughly enjoyed that. All in all, a disappointing food experience. For a $62 steak, they missed the mark.

Took my dad for his 83rd birthday. Neither of us had been before so it was a nice treat for us to…read moretry something new. He got the salmon and I got the lamb chops. Bother were absolutely delish. Customer service was great as well, made him feel special for his special day. He got the banana foster dessert which was cooked tableside. Great experience all the way around.

Last night I had one of the most sexiest dinners of the year so far. Every course and wine pairing…read morewas amazing. The staff was extremely knowledgeable on the wines we had and the food was some of the best that I have had in Charlotte. While we were there in the main room you could hear the 3 piece band playing a jazzy mix of music. The owner named the restaurant after his wife which I thought was a beautiful living love letter. We had Diver scallops, tile fish, stuffed quail, elf chop and crepes suzette served table side.

It is the perfect little bistro and we are lucky enough to have it in Greensboro. The lemon…read morericotta pancakes will not disappoint...they are a number one menu item for a VERY good reason. Overall the vibe is quite French and the staff are just amazing. Everyone is friendly and quick to help and you just can't have a bad meal here. Totally recommend for a delicious meal with local ingredients.

I really loved the vibe at Northern Roots Coffeehouse! The atmosphere was super nice and cozy, and…read moreit honestly felt like such a fun brunch spot to hang out in. The sweet potato pancakes were really good, and the steak and eggs surprised me because the steak portion was huge and cooked really well. The avocado toast was also delicious, and even something simple like the eggs and cheese tasted amazing -- they really know how to make good scrambled eggs there. I also thought it was really cool that they had a little French market section where you can shop for French products while you're there. Most of the mimosas were really good too, and on Sundays they're only $5, which was a nice bonus. The wait time was definitely long -- over an hour and a half -- but honestly, the food and overall experience made it feel worth it in the end!

Best crepes I've ever had! I'm not usually a big crepe person but I wanted to try them since it was…read morea French breakfast place who specializes in crepes and they did not disappoint!!!! Perfectly nailed the crispy edges and soft chewy center. The balance of savory and sweet was also perfection! The staff was friendly and helpful, there was a wait to be seated. You could either wait on the outdoor patio which had space heaters or you could wait in your car. We didn't mind waiting because the food was fantastic! Very charming atmosphere, inside & out! We will be back next time we are in town, can't wait try more off the menu!

I've mostly had take out from here but truly enjoyed being in the environment. We had to wait 20…read moreminutes but they've made the outside seating area awaiting area with heaters. The food is always delish and I enjoyed the view while eating. I had the Mon Cherie Crepe and turkey sausage(not included), and my mother had the veggie omelette with grits. We did get an eclair to go, which my mother said was delicious, but our bill was $46. Definitely not for the cheap at heart. Strongly recommend

On the recommendation of a local business owner, go to Chef Warrens. Perfect, we arrived and had…read morethe most amazing service, Erica was the everything from the perfect bartender, to a great server. My gold rush was perfect. Dinner was the most tender hangar steak and fries, tile fish wow. So good. Great wine list too. Now save your appetite for dessert Flourless white chocolate cake Stop It Now

Exceeded our expectations. We just moved back to SP and I had never been but my husband has. New…read moreowners were beyond welcoming and warm. The whole staff was accommodating to our 9 month old. The food was amazing. The oysters, superb. Drinks were on point and everything was just perfect. Will be coming back frequently when menu changes! I'm sure everything will be amazing time and time again.

Welcome to the next installment of the quarterly bonus dinner series. After receiving excellent…read morerecommendations from the renowned Meena P, my group decided to switch it up and venture to Winston-Salem for dinner. OpenTable made dinner reservations a breeze as we were easily able to snag a table for 6 at 7:30pm a week in advance. With The Katharine being downtown, parking can sometimes be a challenge. The menfolk were gentlemanly enough to drop the ladies off at the door and park the car themselves. After our group was fully assembled, we were seated promptly. I'm not drinking at the moment, so I sadly wasn't able to partake in the craft cocktails The Katharine is known for. However, I did enjoy an alcohol alternative, Evergreen N/A (seedlip, thyme lavender syrup, lemon juice, soda water). It was a nice, light, citrusy beverage. We also shared some appetizers together. We ordered the Oeuf Mimosa (deviled egg, caviar, microgreens), Escargot á la Bourguogne (garlic herb butter, cognac, red wine reduction, puff pastry), Roquette Salade (baby arugula, baby kale, shaved parmesan, toasted pine nuts, lemon vinaigrette, balsamic reduction, cracked pepper), and Gratinèe Soupe à l'Oignon (croute, aged gruyere, chive). The deviled eggs were delicious as expected, which was no surprise, as they are known for them. I would have liked to know that the order only came with 4 egg halves since we had a group of 6. We would've ordered two if we had known, since they're not the easiest things to split. It was also funny to see the table "fighting" over eating every last pine nut on the salad plate. For our entrees, everyone at the table tried to order something different from the menu so we could fully experience it. We were mostly successful, as the only repeat was the Boeuf Bourguignon (braised beef short rib, cipollini onion, wild mushroom, brussels sprout leaves, pomme puree, red wine sauce). The Bourguignon had a nice sweetness to the sauce that balanced the dish's saltiness. I ordered the Saumon et Gruau de Mais (seared salmon, stone ground grits, smoked garlic buttermilk sauce, black lemon, chervil, chili oil). The salmon crust was so flavorful and well seasoned, and the grits were voted the best side by the table for being nice and creamy without being too heavy. Other entrees that were ordered included Truite Meuniere (North Carolina trout, haricot verts, parsnips, chili-almond crunch, brown butter, lemon), Steak Frites (8 oz Brasstown Farms flat iron steak, truffled parmesan pomme frites, beurre de fete), and Steak au Poivre (12 oz pepper crusted NY strip steak, sauce au poivre, pomme puree, brussels sprouts). Both of the steaks were cooked beautifully. Playing musical chairs with each other's food was probably my favorite part of the night. I highly recommend doing this with your friends! Last but certainly not least, we decided to share some desserts to round out the evening. We ordered the Bittersweet Chocolate Pot de Crème (dark chocolate, torched marshmallow meringue, toasted graham crumb, chocolate ganache), Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee (organic Tahitian vanilla bean custard with burnt sugar), and Banana Pain Perdu (croissant bread pudding, caramelized banana, vanilla bean ice cream, banana chips, salted rum caramel). All of the desserts were stunning, and the banana bread pudding was my personal favorite. The rest of the table was fighting over the pot de crème. The Katharine was spectacular and delivered on everything I hoped for in a nice dinner with good friends. I definitely recommend checking it out!

Had dinner and breakfast both here while staying at the hotel for the weekend. Dinner, reservations…read moreare highly recommended. We had dinner reservations at 8:30 our evening there, our host greeted us and seated us within a couple minutes the place was packed. The interior of the restaurant is 1930s art deco, think "Metropolis" and inspired by the original design of the building. The restaurant itself is not very big and gets busy, when full it is also loud. Dinner was very good, the service professional and attentive. The food was good but not exceptional and at the price point, it should be. A dozen oysters on the half shell, were a good start. My entree was good, however very basic in thought and presentation. Trout, nicely cooked with green beans on top, then shaved carrots. Nothing new or original. The Salmon my partner ordered was even simpler in its presentation. Again nothing inventive or original. The food was good but at the price point one expects it to be great. Breakfast, is walk in service, it is as well busy or was on the two mornings we ate there. A different experience overall, more rushed and noisy. The food was okay, but nothing special or beyond ordinary. When breakfast is $30 bucks or more each it needs to be great, this was okay to average. Then with the slow turn around on our order from the kitchen, almost half an hour to get eggs, sort of a let down. The second morning was better as far as timing goes, the food was again okay but nothing special. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the dinner service staff's effort 01132