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3.8 (56 reviews)
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Korean Street Corn
Crystal B.

Went here on a Sunday parents date night. When you enter, have your ID ready as everyone is carded (even at 6pm), even if you look old enough to be someone's great grandmother. We sat downstairs in the dining room in a big booth in front of the bar. It was spacious for the two of us. It was quite difficult to read the menus as other reviewers warn. There was one person drinking at the bar. It was cold. We had a bottle of Pellegrino ($12), two sushi rolls ($20/$22), 2 sides ($14/$12) and a coke (priced per small can). The Korean Street Corn came out first and smelt a bit burnt - corn kernels, butter, shredded cheese and a herb garnish. Bland. The Dragon's Kiss roll came out next - it was good, tasted like real crab and had nice crunchies. I would eat this again. The Love in Kyoto roll was a bit stomach upsetting. The Yuzu Aioli and Lemon kind of ruined that roll. If you like the other ingredients - ask to hold that. My husband could only eat one piece and almost gagged. Last and best were the Furikake Fries. They weren't as good as the ones at Fin and Fino (these are softer and covered with herbs - the aioli is also thicker and comes on the side). The portion is a nice size to share or eat as an entree if you're into that. If you're hungry and/or a picky eater - get these. When the check comes, a 18% fee is on it - 15% to waitress and 3% to other staff. Then on the card machine there are prompts for small optional additional % tip (2% for example). The downstairs women's restroom design was clean, elegant and there was a completely black toilet and cool marble sink. There was not however any toilet paper or cabinet where any could be found. Apparently the men's downstairs restroom was not similarly themed. I really liked our waitress. One of the stars is just for her. If you're not coming to party upstairs and are just thinking about coming here to eat - respectfully, I do not recommend.

T M.

Food was excellent the shrimp fried rice is a must!! Patio was a nice vibe /option since we didn't have reservations. I would definitely go back.

Shrimp
Hadja T.

My friends and I met here before attending an event. The restaurant is centrally located. We found street parking after circling for a bit. Once inside, the ambiance made up for any mishaps. The lighting is low and moody which made it challenging to read the menu. The service was great. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable about flavor profiles. The food was delicious. We began with drinks that were surprisingly top shelf: Expresso martini and French 75. Both were delicious. We ordered the spicy rock shrimp and King crab crispy rice. Both were well prepared and delicious. For entrees we ordered the Golden Geisha roll and the Sunfire seared salmon which were made to perfection. The salmon was juicy and well seasoned. The lobster in the roll was plentiful. The entrees were so filling we did not have room for dessert. The only down side is that although the moody lighting lends to the curated atmosphere, it makes it challenging to see anything.

King Crab Crispy Rice
Pamela L.

As Charlotte continues to expand its culinary scene, this new concept stands out primarily for its ambience and hospitality. The staff is excellent--personable and knowledgeable. The menu is a bit of a journey; the black truffle pasta is a standout dish that I would return for alone. While the crab fried rice was an interesting and tasty surprise, the crispy shrimp fell slightly short for me personally. However, the atmosphere is 10/10 and the pricing is reasonable for the experience. It's a great spot for a celebration, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they refine the menu as they evolve.

Samantha P.

I visited Savu' last Saturday night. The vibes were great. The staff is attractive and caters to the customers. My friends and I sat outside on the patio. A Miami feel while vibing in uptown Charlotte. Our waitress was Christy and she was very attentive. Christy was professional but still upbeat and friendly. She kept the drinks coming and the presentation was everything. I hope to come back and sit inside and try out the menu. 5 out of 5!

Karina T.

My friends and I came on Thursday which is half off apps. We ordered every app on the menu. Our favorite was the Spicy Rock Shrimp. We needed up ordering more. Overall we enjoyed all of the apps. Some were small portions while others were bigger portions. I think the food prices are expensive and you're paying for the ambience so we didn't order anything else on the menu. Half apps are worth the price though. Lights a dimmed, music is loud but not too loud where we couldn't hear each other speak. There's and upstairs and downstairs. There was also entertainment but I don't know if it's every Thursday. I recommend making a reservation because it gets packed.

downstairs
Rose E.

I chose this place for this year's X-Mas date night... I must start with the parking issues. We had to park across the street (paid parking, $13)...and the machine was so problematic, it took my husband nearly 15 minutes to get it to work. So that was obviously a big hassle! Anyway, thanks to our RSVP, we were seated immediately...in a comfy booth downstairs. As anticipated, the place was quite posh, with dark, loungy ambiance...but looked really small. Turned out that there was a second floor, with many more tables and chairs. Ultimately, it really wasn't a huge problem because our booth was very comfy...and both levels had plenty of ambiance. Now, the foods! We ordered several items to share: Spicy Rock Shrmp, King Crab Crispy Rice, Barbeque Eel"Dragon Kiss" Sushi Roll, and Red Velvet Cake In a way, I was surprised. Though pricey, I didn't expect the foods to be that good...but we were pleasantly surprised. Not only delicious, but beautifully presented (with flowers!) as well. Kudos! I even enjoyed this "Bangkok Breeze" cocktail...very nice, fresh flavor, and strong! My husband wasn't too thrilled with the beer options...but he had Corona Extra. Service was also really good. Our waitress checked on us several times, and everything went really smoothly. Honestly, things started off so bad (issues with the bad parking machine!), my husband was initially in a bad mood...but after a short while, he totally got into the vibe of the place (great music, by the way!) and thoroughly enjoyed the foods. Overall, we really enjoyed dining here...and hope to return.

Lobster Garlic Lo Mein
Deveis W.

I came here for the first time with a group of ladies for a birthday dinner. This dish was really really good I will definitely get it again when I come back. The portion looks small but it truly is enough and filling.

Steak and mash potatoes
Lea T.

I went for my birthday dinner, everything was so delicious! It was pretty packed in there but it was really nice. Took so good pictures I'll be back again

Dragon's Kiss Roll
Gee P.

I enjoyed my experience at SAVÚ. I went on Halloween night with a 9:30 dinner reservation. We even added a third last minute to our reservation and were able to be seated quickly and received prompt service. The server was very knowledgeable and gave honest recommendations which I always appreciate. Honestly. Now the wait time for food is a bit but with this space being entertainment focused it is to be expected. The space and environment curated by the restaurant was honestly the highlight of dinner. Everything was beautiful, and the entertainment was cute. With bottle service, the decor, and offering hookah the space is comparable to a lounge rather a restaurant. Which is wonderful for different occasions, celebrations, and any other festive get togethers. For the food itself I want anything spectacular, but was tasty and was decent portions. The spicy rock shrimp was definitely lacking in spice but resembled a basic bang bang shrimp. The dragon kiss roll which was recommended was the highlight of the meal. Super refreshing and tasty. The salmon was over cooked and the sauce topping wasn't adding to the meal. When I go back, my party will be ordering dishes for the table rather than individual entrées. Great vibes, Great space, Good food

Entrance
Sharonda D.

I wanted to love my experience here for a girls night out, but feel like the food was just not up to par for me. It's a beautiful restaurant and while we enjoyed our server when she served us the service was extremely slow. In between taking our orders and what we ordered arriving took a long time. Even to get the bill was over 20 minutes. The drinks weren't great in my opinion and we had to send one back and try something different. The fire show is a great addition they definitely had a great vibe and atmosphere. The music was on the loud side and wasn't great music. I guess you would call it "house" music. Not my vibe but may be a hit for others. I ordered the fried rice, I'm a fried rice connoisseur. And this took me a back. It was like they made it too complicated too many flavors that didn't go well together. That was a hell no for me. The fruit plate was great and the wings were good. The lobster noodles my friend said were 10/10. Parking on an event night is atrocious. 0/10. Valet would be a great option. I think they have some work to do on the menu and parking and think this place can be great. I wouldn't mind coming back in a few years with a new menu.

Shionda F.

I'm going to say this is the new hottest spot in town ! We made last minute reservations this past Sunday and they were very accommodating. . This spot is super sexy & fun at the same time with different vibes up & downstairs . My truffle pasta was very truffle forward ! We ordered drinks as well and everything came out in a very timely manner. I think it's safe to say this is going to be the buzz around town all the remainder of the year . Words can't explain how much of a good time we had here & I recommend you add to the tippy top of your list .

French 75
Sabrina P.

Decided to celebrate with friends at SAVÚ! We loved the entire experience from the time we walked in to the time we left! The ambiance is very nice and the service was outstanding. We ordered the wings, the lobster sushi roll, salmon and the Caesar salad. Our party was very pleased. The portions are on the smaller/lighter side but I think that works well and allows you to get multiple courses. Presentation was lovely!

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Beautiful venue. Great food. Service was precise. We definitely will be back. We sat in the back, just taking it all in and it was amazing.

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