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    STIR Charlotte

    3.9 (719 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Denise L.

    Really cute place and we sat outside on a nice sunny day. Loved the vibes of it all and their drinks were great and strong! Service was also very good. I started with two of their oysters and unfortunately they were not shucked properly where the bottom muscles were not shucked so I couldn't eat it in one slurp. I ordered the shrimp and grits and it's a huge portion. However, the sauce over the grits was incredibly salty. I think if the sauce wasn't on it, it would've been a great dish.

    Chicken and waffles
    Simran B.

    We visited stir on a Saturday morning for a brunch. My friend and I totally blanked that it was Valentine's Day, but they had space at the raw bar! We started with a dozen oysters and a couple drinks. Their Bloody Mary was good, but not memorable. My friend got the elderflower sour, but it was a little too sweet. The oyster selection was great. I often get oysters and shuck them at home, so it takes something I don't normally get for me to order oysters at a restaurant. They had 6 varieties which was a good number. I loved the little sweets, I hadn't tried those before. I appreciate that this place separated the horseradish from the cocktail sauce too since I really love horseradish and don't like cocktail sauce at all. All the oysters were well shucked too. For mains, we split a chicken and waffles and a shrimp and grits. The shrimp and grits was awesome: creamy grits, seasoned shrimp, beautiful flavor, but not so beautiful to look at. The chicken and waffles was solid, but nothing to write home about, and again didn't impress visually. I think that this place would gain a lot by focusing on their presentation a little. While their brunch menu wasn't anything special, all the flavors were there. I would probably try lunch or dinner here because I'm somewhat curious about it, but I would say this isn't the most impressive date spot. I think the strong suit of STIR is definitely the raw bar. That being said, the service was awesome the whole time and the staff seemed cool.

    Caesar salad with salmon
    Alexis N.

    Me and my homegirl are visiting from out of town and came in for dinner. Our waiter Aiden was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor!! The craft drinks were delicious and the food was great! Definitely check this place out and ask to sit in Aiden's section.

    Salad
    Tonya C.

    Final night of a great girls weekend getaway! Only failure was coming to Charlotte's Stir. The ONE STAR is ONLY for the very sweet hostesses working tonight. We ordered the whipped feta for the table and it was very tasty. The waitress let us know the kitchen was backed up but shouldn't be too long. I was truly looking forward to the steak frites and fries. Maybe my expectations are set too high because I know how to grill steak and cook fries. Maybe I expect too much for food & service personnel in the this industry. The waitress did not apologize for the cold food. She only took it away and back to the kitchen. A manager returned with the second try. Repeat FAILURE. My friend at our table of 4 had two tries with her Mahi tacos. First go - cold fish. Second try - cold and barely any fish in the tacos. When the waitress came to see if I wanted a To-go box, I explained I'm not interested in taking this because it came out cold again with chewy fries like they sat under a heat lamp. She took it and walked away. Should I expect an apology from the person caring for our table, as a courtesy & speaking for the kitchen? High expectation! How is he kitchen backed up and serving cold food??? The only saving grace for this evening was the manager Gary. The waitress did go back and get him again.... I'm no longer hungry, so I guess that's gonna have be it for the night.

    Morgan W.

    My mom and I had a lovely experience here. We sat at the bar on a Saturday around 3 to grab a cocktail and an appetizer. The bartender greeted us right away and gave us water. The drinks were well made and tasted wonderful. I ordered the old fashioned and my mom got an espresso martini. There is lots of seating inside so we had no issue finding a spot to sit.

    Lobster & Shrimp Mac and Cheese
    Anusha J.

    My boyfriend and I came here on a whim on a random Monday for dinner and of course we were able to get sat right away with no reservation. We noticed it was warm inside so when asked about it, they mentioned how the a/c wasn't working which isn't their fault but I wish they mentioned that to us because we got sat. Our waitress came to greet and she was absolutely incredible the whole time with getting us ice water and validating my ticket without asking and much more!! I wish I remembered her name which I would come back because of her service. For appetizer, we got the peach and burrata which is seasonal and it tasted amazing with the combination but I wish the bread was a bit thicker. We got the lobster and shrimp mac and cheese to share which was good besides the fact that is was lemony which was very off putting. I got the spicy tuna bites to eat and the tuna was incredible and the toppings made the flavors mix together very well.

    Halibut
    Nicole C.

    3.5 stars. Stir is in a great location and super pretty-ish and vibey looking. The food was mostly just okay to me - but I can see why people frequent this place. I think this is a great option for date night or a casual dinner with friends. If you're a more picky eater who doesn't venture out too far or have a more "classic palette" - I think this is a good option for you. The halibut was good but I wasn't a fan of the breading/light frying of the fish. The farro was okay and the vegetables it included was a few pieces of precut carrots. My fries were mostly soggy though whatever that sauce was - was delicious. I tried the pornstar Martini and it was good but incredibly sweet. My husband enjoyed the chicken piccata dish. Overall nothing on the menu was bad - it just wasn't anything I'd write home about. Unfortunately I think they lose some points for service as well. From a frustrated bartender who wasn't helpful to our food taking over 45 mins to come out - the staff here could use some extra help and kindness. If you're in the area it's an okay option.

    Chelsea D.

    The oysters are pretty good here! Very impressed with the selection! Their drinks are always delicious as well. This is a cute date night spot. Our server was friendly as well. Will definitely come back

    Kylie A.

    Found this place off of yelp and we definitely recommend it! They have an expansive wine and bourbon list with many additional cocktails to chose from. We got the steak tip bowl and holy combination of flavors and textures! It hit every want and need you needed from a meal! The environment is very swanky and we had awesome service. Shout out to our waitress Jade who helped make the night seamless and had many great food recommendations!

    Broiled oysters
    Alyssa C.

    Came in with a group. We were seated within a couple of minutes of arriving since we had a reservation. The service was great, a little slow but it was a busy Saturday night and our waitress had two large groups in her section. The wine list and cocktail menu offered enough variety and everyone was pleased with their drinks. The broiled oysters had a little too much bread crumb compared to the actual oyster size. Several people for the steak frites and felt like parts of it were overcooked I got the shrimp and lobster macaroni and cheese and it had too much of a lemon flavor to it so I did not enjoy it because I was expecting it to be more savory than citrusy.

    Veggie burger
    Juliet H.

    Just like their sister location in Raleigh, STIR Charlotte was tasty and the vibe was right! The streaming music gives STIR a great ambiance, a TV in the bar was nice for game watching, the service was fast and friendly (thanks for figuring out a way to make me a hot toddy), and the bites are great. The baked oysters and crab bisque are not to be missed. The jackpot cocktail was an absolute crowd pleaser. Can't wait to return. Cheers!

    Halibut Piccata
    Artianna S.

    Came here on a Friday night with some friends and we ate outside because it was a really beautiful day. It was not super crowded at all and we were seated pretty quickly. Our waitress was very nice and welcoming and offered some great suggestions. I ordered the halibut piccata and it came with Farro and roasted veggies and it was delicious! I also had the flower power for a drink and it was great! Everyone enjoyed their food! They have a few vegan and vegetarian options so there was something for everyone!

    Tuna bites
    Zoe G.

    First time at STIR, drinks were great! I love the concept with the ice, very unique. Would go back for the drinks and the drinks only. Food was okay. Went for restaurant week so got to try a few things. Tuna bites were good, nothing out of the water crazy though. Parm truffle fries plate was huge! Really yummy but a lot for two people. Tasted even better air fried the next day! Tuna poke bowl was yum. Leftovers the next day were even better. Heard the steak frites was good, looked like it was cooked well. Matcha cheesecake does not have a cheesecake consistency, didn't love it. I didn't try the chocolate cake but visual was underwhelming, didn't even take a photo. Small piece that wasn't evenly cut, with part of it being so thin it was see through, tossed on the plate. Service was good! Our server Chelsea was great 5/5!

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