Absolutely amazing. Awesome restaurant, beautifully decorated. Probably one of the top five burgers I've ever had in my life. My wife had the pork shank. Probably would've been good with Rice as the Chef commented. We had the cheesecake for dessert. Very interesting deconstructed version. We will definitely be back. read more

Stoke - Chef preparing plates - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Atmosphere was great, service was impeccable although I do personally hate when a server promotes that they will take extra gratuities when a 20% is automatically included. A bit cheeky but kind of also very standard today. We ate in a private room which was also nice. The biggest problem was the food although I am strictly basing this on the one dish I had which was the meatballs. Not very tasty, rather heavy as well. However, the other diners had a multitude of dishes which did look like they enjoyed although I am getting really over the prices that these restaurants are gouging, I mean charging. Although you can supposedly get validated parking, I was told to simply show my receipt. Terrific if there is anyone around or anyone that answers the call box but neither is the case probably after 5. Otherwise, parking costs are very expensive. read more

This was a great place to eat after going to an event at belk theater. It was an easy walk and not too crowded. We had great service and loved all the food. The menu was slightly confusing as we were not sure what sides came with the main dishes, but everything we tried was good with large portions. read more

Stoke - The Burger - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This restaurant source local ingredients to table. Their menu changed based on ingredients available and selection aren't as wide range, but their burger is quite delicious. The recent visit I feel like the burger is not as good as it used to be. The spread for the pretzels brioche changes as well. They had a different types of spread the second time we visited. I hate going uptown because of the parking situation, but the restaurant offer free valet parking. read more

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I came to the Stoke for a work dinner with clients. Great atmosphere there isn't too loud. Lots of space. We tried several appetizers- the octopus was the best. Deviled eggs looked great but tasted just ok. I got the pork shank that looked amazing but 2 slight disappointments- first it wasn't hot. Maybe this is because it was sitting around while my coworkers food was prepared? And second- it was crying out for mashed potatoes or a vegetables to help soak up all that sweet glaze. I did order a side of potatoes but it wasn't the best pairing. Their donut for desert is highly recommended. Very unique in a great way. read more

Stoke - The donut - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I recently stayed at the Marriott where this restaurant is located. We thoroughly enjoyed the bar and the restaurant. Both has excellent service and food. They are nicely appointed and a cut about many hotel offerings. Well done folks!! read more

Ate here for breakfast the food was so good cant wait to eat here again !! Had the Chicken Biscuit and an order of Rosemary Fries 10/10. I do wish they served Mimosas but nonetheless a good breakfast experience. I will be back soon to try something else. But def recommend that chicken biscuit! read more

Stoke - Fried Chicken Biscuit - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Must try: Pretzel Brioche, Deviled Eggs, and NY Strip! Why: Loved the Pretzel Brioche with a selection of 3 whipped butters and that Honey Butter was my favorite! The Deviled Eggs were amazing also with smoked trout on top and a side of bacon salad. The 12 oz NY Strip was unique with kimchi seasoning, sherry caramelized onions, and bordelaise sauce. I ordered medium rare and it was tender deliciousness. I enjoyed an Old Fashion with my meal. Notes: Conveniently located in the Marriott City Center Hotel where I was staying, and I was able to charge the room. Service was fantastic all around from host to waiter to floor manager who walked around greeting guest. They were welcoming, attentive, and helpful. I sat near the open kitchen area, which was neat. Spacious and clean restaurant with many seating options like small tables, booths, and high tops for large parties. Would def come back when I'm in town for work! read more

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Tried the pappardelle and it was delicious! Perfectly warm and comforting on a super cold evening. The grilled crostini was heavenly. Tried one of the signature drinks, the Blackberry bramble, and it was too sweet for my taste. The server was fantastic and noticed that I wasn't drinking it and offered to replace. Switched to my standard vodka and soda - perfect! Service is lovely and very efficient. I was dining solo due to a work trip and was completely comfortable by myself. read more

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Last minute I decided to park at the Marriott (valet) to attend a show later in the evening. Plus I wanted to re-try Stoke as I have not been for a few years or more. So I went to my show and came back to the bar at Stoke for a cocktail and some bites. The menu selection of appetizers was a little weak and I opted for the charcuterie board and the pretzel bread w/ butter. Both came out beautifully plated and it ends about there. Let's start with the charcuterie, first my bad for not asking how big the board was. it would have been welcomed info, the giant size of this thing for one person is a lot. It came out piled high with several meats, cheeses and other accompaniments. Again, if I had 6 other ppl with me, this monster board would have been perfect. Other than the size, the highlights about the board end there. My biggest gripe is that they only provided a sliced loaf of toasted bread. So there were no crackers or mix in textures for the endless combos on cheeses and meats. Plus the bread was not great. If you make a bold choice to highlight this curated loaf of toast, it should be spectacular to taste. Other than that everything else is preference. The pretzel bread sounds good and was presented with a lovely trio of spooned butters. Flavors included; cheerwine butter, honey butter and what looked and tasted like a grainy mustard/horseradish butter. The bread I expected to have some resemblance of a pretzel. Like the top/crust would be deep brown, flaked salt on top or perhaps the shape would be a pretzel. Nada. This looked like another cousin of the charcuterie board bread, boring. Perhaps this loaf didn't cook long enough or someone forgot to pop it in the oven before serving but it failed in looks and taste. The butters were interesting. The cheerwine butter had zero flavor. It wasn't even sweet like the classic local drink. The honey butter was the best of the 3 but not a wow. Lastly the mustard/horseradish butter was not to my liking and I'm not sure what i could pair it with to highlight the profile but I'm stumped. I expected a more varied selection or appetizers with some local ingredients but it felt like this concept is attempting to elevate simple ingredients and load your plate like most southern dinner tables but more flavor is needed and providing a few things that are exceptional versus a lot of blah. Service was good. Staff was inviting and attentive. From the hostess lovely greeting to the 2 bartenders that took care of me, it was a nice spot to end the night. read more

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Came here for a going away dinner with a friend! Bar was popping for a weekday night. Drinks were good and strong. Food was delicious! We shared the bread and loved the different butter options. Great service, will be back! read more

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Very good wine and service, pretty good food. The burger was well cooked but the cauliflower was kind of weirdly seasoned. Maybe it just wasn't my flavors. read more

Stoke is located inside of the Marriott in Uptown Charlotte. I've seen the name pop but didn't visit until a friend invited me out. Aesthetics beautiful. Service good. Unfortunately, the food for this visit was a miss. Appetizer - Trout deviled eggs was not good. It had a really funky taste. Entree - Fresh catch (sea bass) with rice grits and wilted collards. The bass was just ok. The rice grits were inedible bc they were wayyyy too smoky and the greens left much to the imagination. Side - Brussel Sprouts - bland and had some thick white sauce on them. Seems they may have been boiled at some point. They were really soft and unseasoned. My friend had the chicken and said it was ok. I love trying places around the city. Unfortunately, this is one I probably won't be back to. read more

Stoke - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Center City Marriott has a nice restaurant that can certainly satisfy your cravings whether it be morning or a late night. I came for breakfast and was pleased that they have all the requirements that I look for.... Great customer service, a friendly smile, CLEAN and healthy quality food with a variety of options. No short cuts. No fake food. My food was served hot, prepared as ordered, well seasoned and tasted great. My server had a big smile, she checked on me and kept my water glass full. The ambience was warm, cozy and relaxing. I wasn't rushed or bothered. Perfect morning to start the day. read more

Stoke - A hearty breakfast of caged free eggs, breakfast potatoes (white, purple and sweet), turkey sausage and whole grain toast. - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

More of a 3.5 stars. I came for a business trip and stayed at the Marriott City Center. I didn't want to go particularly far for dinner especially late at night so I just ate at Stoke, a restaurant located at the lobby. It also has a bar on the other side. I ordered a 100 gardens salad, scallops, and cheesecake. I asked for a very basic salad asking for no chives, apples, and cashews. The portion was huge so I wished I asked for a small portion which you can do. The pieces of lettuce were huge and it was a bit inconvenient to eat. I wish it was shredded up a bit more or cut up in bite size pieces. For the scallops, they were on the salty side and the pieces were a bit inconsistent. It wasn't bad but I did have to alternative back and forth form the scallop to the salad to balance the saltiness. It also had a pretty potent smell. The crème brûlée cheesecake got me so I ordered one. When the waitress described the size, I thought it a small for me to finish in a few bites however it turned out to be just an ordinary slice. It had strawberry sauce all over it which was not described on the menu so I only had a couple bites. It wasn't as great as it sounded. Service was awesome however it can get quite busy and I had to wait a bit for simple requests like a refill and the check. It's definitely convenient to eat at but it's not super amazing. read more

Stoke - Scallop - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Will not be back. Ordered take out as I am staying at the hotel. Burger and side salad. Didn't listen to my order for jam on the side and didn't provide any tomato. Burger was very uneventful. read more

This was place was amazing, great place for a company gathering the staff was nice the food however was mediocre. I ordered a chicken BLT the chicken was dry and the bread was hard . However the Donut was one of the most delicious things I have tasted. read more

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We went to Stoke for their giant Donut and it did not disapoint. The place is located inside the Marriot Hotel in Downtown Charlotte, nice environnement and good communication of the waiter. The giant donuts were made to order and the server told us before we ordered that it takes about 20 to 30 minutes to prepare. That's a good point for us because it means we're getting the freshest possible donut. We knew it was going to be a giant donut but we were still impressed by the size when it arrived at our table. It was not too sweet even though it was dusted with powdered sugar. The donut was served with a diplomate cream in the center and topped with crumbles heath bars. read more

Stoke - Giant donut - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My wife and daughter were in Charlotte to celebrate Christmas. After we checked out of our hotel, we went to Stoke for lunch. The restaurant is in the Marriott City Center. We don't have high hopes but there weren't many places open. The holiday menu was a 5 course meal with some choices for soup and salad and the main entree. We couldn't have been more surprised. The food was phenomenal. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Chef Luis and Chef Ericka even shared their recipe for their Brioche and mushroom stuffing, which was one of the highlights of the meal, as were the deviled egg appetizers. My wife ordered the Sunburst Trout, a filet with an orange pecan sauce, and it was amazing. Please try this wonderful restaurant. Michael, Maria, Eva and Myrtle will take great care of you. read more

Stoke - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The bar area was a great place to hang out. We did not try the restaurant but the bar was great and the service was very good.

Always amazing for brunch. The food is consistently delicious (get the breakfast potatoes thank me later!) and the mimosas are amazing. It's never crowded and the staff is super sweet. read more

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This place is nicely decorated, pretty open, including the kitchen area which is appreciated. The service was good and dish I tried was solid, not amazing or something I will remember for ever but pretty good. read more

Stoke - Flower in the Bramble - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My husband Orlando and I dined at Stoke for Thanksgiving and were blown away. Every dish was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and felt both elevated and comforting. The service was warm and attentive with great attention to detail. Truly the best Thanksgiving meal we've had -- we'll absolutely be back next year! read more

We were so hungry after traveling all day and Brett was so good to us. And the food was delicious. The pretzel brioche (YUM) with two different butters and a spread plus the little gems salad were a great start. I loved the bbq carrots with labneh. Loved! My hub really enjoyed his burger and he shared his French fries which were piping hot and perfect. All in all a very nice welcome to Charlotte : ) read more

Yess to the scallops! They were cooked in smoked chili oil and garnished with a parmesan froth. The 12oz NY Strip was delicious! Tender, cut to perfection and a good portion size. It had kimchi seasoning with sherry carmelized onions - great touch. You must get the Macaroni and Cheese as a side. Loved the addition of the chili breadcrumbs. The Burrata came with breadcrumbs instead of actual bread - not much to eat it with. Luckily the server brought over some pretzel brioche which complimented it very nicely. I would come back again and again. read more

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Let's begin with it being a lovely place. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The menu was healthy and tasty. The reason for 4 stars is because of the difficulty in finding it from the street, it is located inside the hotel, although there is a sign it is very small and hard to see at night. read more

Bottom Line: Decadent southern expired fare, superb service and entertaining views into a kitchen featuring a wood burning oven. Stoke Charlotte is a hip restaurant located inside the Marriott City Center. The restaurants is fairly large and I would describe the cuisine as southern inspired comfort food. We sat very close to the kitchen and really enjoyed watching everyone work while we over indulged. My husband and I had the deviled eggs, lamb tagliatelle, pork shank, roasted brussels sprouts and little donuts. Like I said, we overindulged! The deviled eggs were awesome with a fun bacon twist, the tagliatelle was hearty and rich and the pork shank was fun to eat but a very large serving. Having heard that the one pound donut was amazing but knowing there was no way we could tackle that we ordered little donuts. I was seriously the most full I had been in years but everything was very tasty. The service at Stoke was perfect! The staff seems to work as a team and we received excellent service from everyone. The manager stopped by the table as well which was nice. Aside from getting to watch the action in the kitchen we enjoyed the decor and overall atmosphere. read more

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Stoke is located inside the Marriott hotel...I'm staying at the Omni across the street, but their restaurant is closed during the week. I had the tagliatelle with lamb, it was quite rich, I ate all the lamb and still had a ton of pasta with sauce leftover. The plating was odd, the bowl was huge with tall sides, it made it a bit awkward to get to the pasta. I didn't get a picture because there was some kind of event that took over the area I was in and they were giving speeches...I felt like a voyeur and wished they had moved me...that and the bowl situation equals 4 stars. My server was awesome, food tasted great and service was quick without feeling rushed. I might head back and try the flank steak, it looked delicious. read more

Stoke - View of the open kitchen from my table. - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We decided to have a pre-anniversary date night at Stoke in Charlotte while in town for a friend's wedding. Atmosphere and service were great, our server Maria was adorable and full of energy. We had mixed feelings on the food. Pork shank, pretzel bread and Mac and cheese were fantastic. Didn't care for the Shrimp and Grits or Brussels. They could have used more flavor / love. Overall a great spot for a date night when in Charlotte. Hotel is really pretty too! Warning: pork shank is VERY filling! Both myself and my husband ate from it and still had meat left! read more

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Enjoyed this restaurant a couple times during our stay at the Marriott, which is where the restaurant is located. We had an outstanding hamburger (lunch) one day and a terrific dessert during after dinner drinks with friends on another night. We were only there a couple days on business, so unfortunately did not have time to make reservations for a full dinner. Anyway, both times the service was great, the food was terrific, the drinks were satisfying, not gimmicky. I have no doubt that if we had had time to go in for a date night and enjoy a full course meal that all the items in the menu would have been just as good as the two we sampled. And believe me, I'm extremely picky. Lol. I would say the ambience is just OK. Because the restaurant is very open to the main lobby of the hotel, it doesn't give off that "evening out" kind of vibe that you might rather have for a date night. But like I said, the menu was very attractive, and the other people that we dinned with also enjoyed their meals. We're from California, so we do get to experience a lot of different cuisines, but one thing I noticed while we were looking for different restaurants in Charlotte was that there is a lot of "southern food" on almost every menu, which, of course, is no surprise. The thing I liked about the Stoke menu was that it incorporated southern touches, but didn't rely too heavily on the typical collard greens, grits, pimiento cheese, catfish, etc. I would definitely return if we are ever back in Charlotte!! read more

After a long day of flight delays, I checked in The Omni then ventured over to Stoke for dinner. Emily, Emily, Oooo! Emily...She was not only an excellent waitress but her energy and professionalism was superb. She suggested menu items to me (as requested) and each selection was sincerely delicious. So warm, inviting and helpful when I just needed a great meal late at night. Come to Stoke. If good food and service is your question. Emily is your answer!! read more

Stoke - Orange Margarita - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We picked to eat here for lunch before a show at the belk theater. Was told no bartender there that early so could only pick from wine or beer list. Kale salad was good just didn't expect it to be served hot. Might should put that on the menu. Otherwise, great ambiance, nice waitress. Will give another try at dinner time. read more

My dinner experience here was quite a bust. Outside of Maria providing excellent service everything else was average at best. To start, don't come here if you're starving because as a party of two it took just under an hour to receive our food. I ordered Ny Strip medium and it came well done. Ordered a chicken breast and it was so heavily seasoned that even after dipping it sauce was hard to eat. Incredibly salty. Also, the chicken breast was $15! The waitress said this was something they offered as an addition to their salads and not a standard menu item but $15 is ridiculous. The Mac and cheese looked delicious but had no taste to it. The texture was there but the mac itself was bland and tasteless. The carrots were pretty good. Glazed in a sweet honey-type sauce. This was the only thing we really enjoyed. For the chicken breast, mac + cheese, carrots and a hot tea our bill was $44. The steak was comped. We love trying out new restaurants in Charlotte but for the time spent and price paid to leave hungry and disappointed made Stoke a place to cross off the list. read more

Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Stoke tonight! The hostess was friendly and our waitresses were SO kind (Maria was particularly personable), and while the food did take quite a while to come out, it tasted great (special shoutout to that brioche with the three whipped butters - LIFE CHANGING). Loved their heavy focus on farm-to-table cooking, too, and the vibe of the space is a perfect balance of casual and elevated. Definitely a great spot to have a nice meal in uptown! read more

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Overall a good experience. Food - Ordered a few starters and they were all hits. Burrata came on toast with avocado and was really good. Honestly could probably eat at a small meal. The charcuterie was also really good. The star was the grilled octopus- absolute star. Tender and cooked perfectly. For the main went with the pork shank and it was huge but overall a bit dry and over cooked. Service - was good. Waitress was friendly and attentive. They closed the bar a bit early 10pm Overall a good spot and experience. I wouldn't run back here but I would certainly go back and probably do drinks and apps. read more

Stoke - Sticky Pork Shank - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I've had Stoke on my to-try list for as long as I can remember. I was intrigued by Chris Cole, who used to be an executive chef here, but has since moved on to his own place: The Goodyear House. The food is good. Service was efficient. But still, something was missing. First, this place is in the Marriot hotel, and if you don't know that ahead of time, you'll circle the downtown area several times trying to find a sign. Like I did. It's unclear where it is, and unclear which lane to park for the valet. The space is pretty inside. The kitchen is open and has a huge bar which would be fun to sit and watch the chefs. We were in a lovely booth which was very comfy. Our waitress was efficient for sure. She just didn't hang around much and it felt a bit rushed. She was matter-of-fact and not up for chit-chat. The restaurant was pretty empty too, odd for a Saturday night. The food was fabulous. My entree was the only one that was just OKAY to me, but my friends loved it. Here's how I rank those dishes: 1. STICKY PORK SHANK Chile-sorghum glaze, peanuts, toasted sesame seed. I'd have never picked this in a million years, but it was insanely tender and spiced perfectly! 10/10 2. Pork Belly with Chilean Andes Arrope glaze, spring pickles: Tender and so flavorful! 10/10 3. THE DOUGHNUT Diplomat cream, Heath bar crumble: This sucker is 1 full pound and fed 3 people. AND it was delicious! 10/10 4. Pretzel Brioche with Whipped Butters: That honey butter though. 10/10 5. Deviled Eggs with Pickles, Aleppo, herb bacon salad: Just enough mustard to give them a good kick! 9/10 6. FLOWER IN THE BRAMBLE Cocktail Social House vodka, blackberry, lavender, lemon: Sweet and perfect! 9/10 7. COASTAL CATCH (Halibut) with Lobster scent Carolina rice, peas, wilted greens, gremolata: Fish was fresh and the rice was creamy and perfect. 8/10 8. SPRING PEA RAVIOLI Beurre Monte, sweet peas, mint, serrano chips: Fresh and delicious! 8/10 9. CAPELINNI Fava and pistachio pesto, scallops, shrimp, chile breadcrumbs. I'm torn because everyone else loved it, but it was underwhelming for me. 6/10 Would I go back? Of course. The food was sincerely delicious. I just didn't have the same "experience" that I had at The Good Year House or Supperland. read more

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On an anniversary visit to Charlotte, we made reservations at Stoke. The restaurant was nice but not as "fancy" as we thought it would be. The hostess was a little short and dismissive but the waitress was very nice and even took a picture for us. I liked the open kitchen so we could watch a little of the magic behind the scenes. We ordered a couple of drinks (old fashioned and poinsettia) and enjoyed those. They were a bit on the strong side but no complaints. We also ordered the Mac and cheese and pork belly as appetizers. The pork belly was the star of the show. Absolutely delicious, well seasoned, and not too fatty. For dinner ordered the shrimp and grits. They were fine but too bad that pork belly didn't come as an entree! It's a nice place to go but it isn't exactly a place I would pick for celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. read more

Stoke - Mac and Cheese Pork belly Old fashioned Poinsettia (holiday drink) - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Last night we had the opportunity to dine with Stoke Charlotte to enjoy one of their signature entrées. We were seated alongside the Chef's kitchen which was perfect. We watched as the food was prepared fresh and cooked to order. It was a semi-full crowd for a Wednesday night so it did take a while for our order to be prepared. We ordered a few cocktails and appetizers and enjoyed the ambiance. This is a nice spot to come after work for drinks and convo. What we ordered: Drinks: Flower in the Bramble Beer Starters: Pretzel Brioche with whipped butter Deviled Eggs Entrée: 12 oz NY strip with caramelized onions Brussels Spouts Also they offer complimentary valet parking! read more

Stoke - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Hungry? You're in good hands with Stoke. They proudly make everything from scratch in an open kitchen using local ingredients and a whole lotta soul. They focus on southern foods that are simple, rustic yet refined. My friends and I came for restaurant week and were blown away. We've been doing restaurant week for the last four years and Stoke is our favorite so far. We shared everything and enjoyed everything but we collectively agreed the smoked pork belly was the best dish of the night. We also agreed the donut holes we the best dessert of the night. But really, you can't go wrong with anything. read more

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Stoke is currently back open & I'm super stoked about it ‼ I used to frequent here pre covid pretty often . The vibes here is a casual upscale setting . All of the staff here are always extremely nice. The part I love here most is they have the open kitchen I'm always a sucker for an open kitchen inside of a restaurant. Stoke is in the heart of uptown & they are an oldie but such a goodie . I have never had anything here I didn't love. We started off with a few drinks then went in for the kill . We ordered the burratta , which I'm going to have to say I was impressed with im normally not too crazy about Burrat. The watermelon combo with heirloom tomatoes was a genius combination. Oh the deviled eggs were to die for. I don't know what they put in that pretzel brioche but omg , those whipped butters that were paired with the bread was so tasty . Please don't get me started on the 100 gardens salad ! Like who gets excited about a salad? We did , this was one of the best salads I had in a long time it was super fresh the Parmesan cheese that it was topped off with did the trick . We also ordered the cast iron pork loin, dry pack scallops , 12 oz NY Strip, shrimp & grits , along with Mac n cheese and corn . For dessert we had the donut holes . Stoke is extremely slept on , it's an experience and meals are top notch . Stoke is definitely somewhere you want to take your significant other or if you're trying to impress a date. You're going to get a bang for your buck each and every time . read more

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