Last week, I found myself in western North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, for a running event…read morein Gastonia. That said, my hotel and dining radius leaned more toward Kings Mountain, NC, so that's where this story actually takes place. I arrived a bit early, checked into the hotel, swung by the venue to grab my packet, chatted with a few fellow runners, and then the most important question of the evening came up. Where are we eating? After a little web surfing, I landed on a spot called 238 Cherokee Grill. It was conveniently located near both the venue and the hotel, which immediately put it in the lead. My friend Jeff and I pointed ourselves in that direction. It was a Friday night, and the place was buzzing. We were told there would be about a 10-minute wait for a table. That slowly stretched into more like 15 to 20 minutes, but when two seats opened up at the bar, we made a quick executive decision and grabbed them. The bartender checked in fairly quickly, despite being clearly slammed. Once we had their attention, we ordered right away to keep things moving. I went with the classic burger, upgraded with lettuce, mushrooms, grilled onions, and a side of fries, ordered medium. Jeff went with the Smothered Chicken. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and everything hit the bar hot. The burger leaned a little more medium-rare than medium, which honestly worked in my favor. Good flavor, solid burger. The fries were hot and crispy, exactly how I wanted them after a day of travel and packet pickup. No complaints from either of us. Portions were solid, and the prices felt fair for what you get. The only real downside was that initial wait. There isn't much of an entryway to hang out in, and with the cold weather outside, that part wasn't exactly comfortable. That said, the staff was friendly, the service was solid, and the overall experience was a win. Would I go back if I'm in the area again? Yep. The menu had a few other things that caught my eye, and I'd happily give them a shot next time.

We came here on an early Sunday evening on our way back from a weekend getaway. The restaurant was…read morevery clean and spacious, and the seats were very comfortable. I ordered the vegetable quesadilla which came out very hot and was plentiful. The server was attentive, and the food came out very quickly, even though there were several guests there. There was a separate bar area that was not noisy and TVs were around the restaurant. We'll definitely go back if we are in the area again.

I only give 1 star because the system would not allow me to proceed without at least 1…read more Here is a pic of the finger thin chicken tenders I received (actually, this photo does it justice). When mentioned to my server, she checked and said they were all that size (3 for near $7). Also they were not the usual flavor I have received at other KFC locations. First time stopping in this one and will never plan to return

They apparently open whenever they feel ready and not according to their business hours. Doubtful…read morethey put any effort into any part of the business.

Hidden Gem Stopped…read morein after realizing the new Catawba Two Kings Casino still has limited food options. Found this spot online, open on a Sunday evening, and decided to give it a try. It was packed just after 7 PM, but I was seated immediately. Drinks hit the table within minutes -- super efficient. The menu is huge, and they carry all the Asian beers (Sapporo, Kirin, etc.), which was a nice surprise. I ordered the crab Rangoon, Thai fried rice, and the shrimp teriyaki plate. Everything came out piping hot and incredibly fresh -- you can taste the difference here. Portions were solid, flavors were on point, and nothing felt rushed or sloppy. Service is a 10/10. You can feel the family vibe -- everyone working together in harmony, smooth, friendly, and the place is clean with good energy. Highly recommend. I'll be back on the next casino run

My husband and I went here on our anniversary. Some friends had told us it was a great place so we…read morewanted to try it. It was on a Sunday at lunchtime and it wasn't busy, just one large table of about six people. The restaurant is a small but cute and clean. We sat down and we both got water and our waitress brought them right away and also brought us out some ginger soup. I ordered the Taste of Thai mixed appetizer and my husband ordered the hibachi chicken. Our food came out fairly quickly and everything was very good. The reason I am giving it one star is because after we looked at our bank statement two days later we realize that they had added on an extra $24.78 to the tip after the fact. Our total bill was $28.25. My husband left a tip of $8.75 (Over 30%) bringing our total that we paid to $37.00 but they charged us $61.78. I have added a photo of the price of our food from their website and also a screenshot of our bank app showing the $61.78 charge and the $24.78 reimbursement. The food is good, but the integrity here is not, so we will not be back.

I love going here for food. they always have deals and the people and service is very nice and…read morehelpful. I go in the afternoon when theres not that busy but its always busy lol. Everything is always correct and hot when i get it. 10/10

Great food all around just a little pricy. If I could…read moreafford id eat here everyday tho . I LOVE IT its sooo delicious Service is ALWAYS fantastic , the staff is very lovely . I adore the Ambiance of this place !

Super place to stop in for something different. Friendly customer service. With multiple beers on…read moretap( not a drinker, but looked cool). Board games, and virtual. Food was delicious, my husband had the sampler and I had the Mac and brisket skillet. Sampler was yummy especially the sausage. Also the chili cheese fries were well above average. Skillet could have had a smidge more brisket , but for lunch we had plenty to take home. Definitely, plan to return.

Everything went pretty well. The food is made to order so you should expect to wait a bit for your…read morefood. The portions were pretty good and the flavors were good. I really like the sweet corn bites. The lady that served us was very kind. Also it was a nice place to stop a little off the highway

Waited 20 mins over the time my order SHOULD have been ready for this. Horrible service.read more

Wish I could leave ZERO stars. Ordered delivery via phone call, there was miscommunication between…read morethe driver and my sister who went to pick up at the end of the drive. He went to the wrong place, no issue. Called me and rudely informed me that he had to go back to the store, per company policy. Again, no big deal, I said I would meet him at the store to pickup. Upon meeting at the store, Melanie, the manager proceeded to raise her voice at my 16 yr old sister and inform her that the order was thrown away and we would not be able to place a new order. I understand miscommunication happens but in what world is it okay for a 16 year old to be yelled at over a pizza? She left in tears. Trashy behavior on the part of the store.

Aesthetic: Mom & Pop Thai restaurant in an Asian grocery store…read more What to try: Everything! Service: Excellent Parking: Plenty Rating: 10/10, this was the best Thai food I've had near Charlotte since moving from the West Coast. Very authentic and flavorful. We tried the Tom Kha and Massaman Curry, and both dishes exceeded our expectations. The server was also very kind. We can't wait to come back on our next hiking trip.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Best thai food around, and it's so affordable. My favorite dishes are the shrimp…read morepad thai, tom kha, tom yum, and the summer rolls. Their thai iced tea is also so yummy. My meal is usually $20 (with drink and appetizer) and I always have leftovers. The service is fast and great. The ambiance is also very quiet and cute. 5/5 definitely recommend if you like thai food!