Barrel and Fork is top shelf!! Dined there last week with a group of friends to celebrate my…read morebirthday early. The atmosphere is so chill and welcoming! The service was outstanding. And the food.....well worth it as it was fantastic! Everyone in our group loved their meal. It was nice to have a leisurely dinner and not feel rushed by the staff. After dinner we enjoyed their updated outdoor patio. The new owners have outdone themselves!!! Highly recommend!

For our anniversary this past April, we decided to return to Barrel & Fork in Cornelius because our…read morefirst visit a few years ago had been genuinely memorable. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Despite having reservations, the arrival and seating process felt disorganized. Our server was very friendly and sweet, but she was also somewhat aloof, rarely checked on us, and didn't seem particularly knowledgeable about the kitchen or menu. She mentioned at least five times that they had a new chef and that the menu had become "eclectic." In retrospect, that should have been a warning. Unfortunately, we did not have a single item of food that we would order again. At this price point, that is unacceptable--especially when outstanding premium restaurants such as Seaboy are literally just down the road. We started with a fried rice-ball appetizer and a mozzarella plate. Both desperately needed seasoning and were surprisingly bland. My Caesar salad was tiny, limp, and somehow almost entirely flavorless. My wife ordered a fried game-bird entrée--quail, if I remember correctly. I can't say exactly what went wrong in the kitchen, but the coating had the stale-oil flavor of McDonald's fries discovered three months too late. The accompanying sauce was murky, visually unappealing, and did absolutely nothing to rescue the dish. I love fried chicken, and even I couldn't eat hers. When our server cleared the plate, approximately 95% of the entrée was still sitting there. The server asked if my wife didn't like it, and she commented that it was not very good and explained why, yet they did not offer to make any changes or even discount that part of the bill which felt like a significant missed opportunity to address an obviously unsuccessful dish. I ordered the trout. Even allowing for the smaller portions common at upscale restaurants, it was one of the smallest entrées I have ever been served. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver enough flavor or refinement to make up for its size. By the time dessert was offered, we had no interest in spending more money after being disappointed by the appetizers, salads, and entrées. The beautiful historic home, atmosphere, and front-porch dining remain fantastic. Sadly, the food and overall experience no longer lived up to that wonderful setting. Our first visit was mind-blowing. This visit ensured that we won't return. Unless a massive sign appears out front announcing new management, a new chef, new staff, and an entirely new everything, we will spend our future anniversary dinners elsewhere. To those about to nosh, you have been warned.

Love it, great food, great service, great ambiance. Highly recommend for special occasions or a…read morenight out.

This is such a fantastic restaurant. The food is amazing every single time but even more, the wait…read morestaff is spot on! Shelby did a great job for us and we really enjoyed her! we'll be back, again!

Sad to see this location closed! Unfortunately, this…read morerestaurant is now permanently closed. If you're craving their signature chicken & waffles, hand-crafted cocktails, or that delicious kale salad, you'll need to head to their Huntersville location.

Came here for my bday dinner with some friends. It was cool but not extraordinary…read more Someone ordered the wings. They were hella good. Cooked to perfection, flavorful and crisp. Not fried too hard but perfectly crispy. Would definitely order these again. I had the cesaer salad. Hell yes! The anchovies were big and gave it the right amount of saltiness. The roman was perfectly covered in dressing. I'll definitely order that again. Scraped the plate lol. For my main I ordered the 6oz filet (medium well), the lobster tail, and the lobster mac n cheese. Here's where things get a little sticky... The filet was immaculate. Cooked just as I asked, flavorful, and tender. You don't even need any sauce. It's good as is. I should have gotten some just to try and see if it would enhance my tastebuds even more. The lobster tail tasted like cleaning products. As if someone had wiped down the counter than sat my lobster tail on the same counter before cooking. I had to sent it back after the first bite. Couldn't risk it. The truffle lobster mac n cheese has no truffle and no cheese. It's soup based, meaning creamy but not cheesy. Can't be cheesy since there's 0 cheese in it. Just noodles and cream. The lobster meat is minced and minimal. You can't even tell it's in there. And the flavor was trash. Don't waste your money ordering that. Parking was in a parking garage. Not free and idk if they validate since not one staff member mentioned it (if they do).

Solid bar with solid food. Nothing crazy but nothing bad either. Prices are good and you won't be…read moredisappointed. Inside is pretty cramped but the service is good. The chicken tenders were a little tough but you could tell it was real chicken. Overall a great spot if you just want some easy bar food.

Hickory 'Downtown' is a really cool area. Lots of greenery and places to sit and relax. OHT was…read moreprobably the wrong place to choose as a family with small kids.

We had such a great time our first experience at Savannah Oyster. My wife and I ended up having 48…read moreraw oysters and a few small plates. We sat at the bar the whole time I usually don't like that but it was so comfortable and the bartender was great to hang with. I would definitely recommend this spot. The deco was soothing and food was delicious

We had James as our server and loved him! He was very knowledgeable on the oyster menu…read morespecifically. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals fully. We also loved the seafood tower with the shrimp, oysters, crab Louie, and ceviche The seafood tagliatelle was full of calamari, shrimp, and mussels with a very southern spice inspired sauce

Such a cute spot! I really enjoyed everything about my visit -- the vibe, the food, the drinks, and…read moreespecially the service. I had the lavender lemonade cocktail with Ketel One, and it was AMAZING. Refreshing, flavorful and not overly sweet. I also tried the chicken lollipops and deviled eggs, and both were delicious. The wings were crispy, saucy and packed with flavor, and the deviled eggs were really good too. Nothing was bland! The service was just as good as the food. I wish I could remember the names of the gentleman and young lady who took care of me because they were both so helpful, attentive and welcoming. The ambiance is cute and relaxed -- definitely a place where you can sit, have a good cocktail, eat some good food and enjoy yourself. I will absolutely be back because there are several other things on the menu I want to try.

Food phenomenal Service phenomenal…read more Ambience outside was amazing. I got the salmon. Soooooo good

We got on the walk-in list 30 minutes before arriving, but when we got there, the host told us it…read morewould still be about an hour wait. There were several "reserved" tables that remained empty until after we had finished eating, so I think the restaurant could benefit from a better reservation system with more accurate buffer times to accommodate walk-in guests. To avoid the wait, we decided to sit at the bar, and I'm glad we did because the food was amazing. The fried chicken and waffles were perfectly seasoned, and the waffle had a unique texture and flavor that reminded me of a combination of a traditional waffle and a soft pretzel. The cheesy potato cake was absolutely delicious. The fruit bowl was also good, but I wish they had been a little more generous with the blueberry pudding. The shrimp and grits came with large tomatoes, which may not be for everyone, and my friend felt the dish was lacking grits overall. She didn't feel like she got her money's worth. Would I go back? Absolutely. My meal was delicious, and I can't wait to return and try more of their homemade, fresh dishes. I also think it's great that they partner with local farmers to help curate their menu.

Food was hot and tasty portions good- "small sides" are…read moreenough to share place is spacious and music not too loud servers welcoming had fried chicken fried green tomatoes Wagu hotdog green beans banana pudding would come back if we lived here !

Food is great here came for a burger didn't disappoint at all had a side of home made chips. Sat…read moreon the back porch nice area. Service was very good. Will be back.

Mid burgers high price. Sweet potato tots kinda tasted frozen. Would have been equivalent to…read moreCookout and Cookout would've been way cheaper.

The Neighborhood Cafe is on our regular weekend rotation for breakfast, and we go at least once a…read moremonth. We appreciate their creative menu, with unique options that you can't find anywhere else. We usually go before 9am on a Saturday, when they aren't as busy. And our usual server, Makel, is always on top of everything, even if he is the only one serving tables at that time. We rotate between our favorites - 1. I like their quiches, breakfast enchiladas, and the two-egg plate. 2. My husband likes their Ranchero Scramble, breakfast enchiladas, and breakfast burrito. I'm usually disappointed with how restaurants cook scrambled eggs with cheese, but the chef at Neighborhood Cafe knows how to do it right. The eggs are never overcooked, and the cheese is always melted throughout. He sets the standard for how scrambled eggs should be made! I'll often rotate sides, but lately I've been having a half avocado with the eggs. The avocado is ALWAYS fresh and never brown. Other times, I'll get a salad or fruit. I appreciate that they have so many side options. If they have a quiche that I like (no asiago or goat cheese for me), I'll have the quiche entree. They serve that dish with two sides, and I always get the salad and fruit. Their dressings are homemade, and are so good! My husband's current favorite is the Ranchero Scramble. He adds their homemade red chili sauce (the one they serve on top of the breakfast burrito), and we both use it. It's amazing on the scrambled eggs, too! Their portions are large, their coffee is good and strong, and service is always so fast. We love Neighborhood Cafe!

This was one of the worst breakfasts if not the worst one our family has ever had. We didn't get…read moreitems we ordered but were charged for items we didn't order. The avocado toast was a mush of ingredients and inedible. My wife left 75% on the plate. The bacon was ok, but the homestyle potatoes were extremely over-seasoned, the eggs pale yellow without any taste, and the pancakes were dry and had a resemblance to cardboard that even the fake syrup couldn't offset. It speaks volumes if even my kids don't touch the food. The shining star was the mimosa.

Was in the Mocksville area at the end of the week and got a chance to visit a restaurant/bar that a…read morefriend recommended. Said the food was good and they had a very good bourbon selection. They were correct! I wanted to try something different, so I got the meatloaf, Brussels sprouts, and mashed potatoes, which were recommended by the waitress. Everything was very well prepared and tasted really good. They had about 20 beers on tap and a heavy selection of high-end bourbon. Service was decently fast, and the vibe was more of a fancy bar type of atmosphere. Would love to go back when I'm in the area

Just alright. Waitress was awesome and funny…read more Started with the Twisted Deviled Eggs. The breading was all you could taste. Very disappointed as I love anything that is fried and well put together. This was not it. I had the Filet, medium and it was a bit undercooked. Plenty of blue spots. The steak was pretty "meh." The demi-glace was fantastic! Wife loved her Harvest Pear Salad! More than likely I just picked poorly (except the eggs, they should have been better). We may try again.