Great poke spot!…read more Came on Thursday to grab poke to go. They were super friendly and hospitable when my bride was asking questions, and offered her the chance to sample. The flexibility in ordering the amount of protein portion for BYOB and the unlimited options for toppings was right down our alley. They were so accommodating for my bride, asking her if she wanted items on the side for items she was unsure (she goes to poke because I like it :) We both really enjoyed our bowls and this is our new "go to" for poke. Navigation to get a parking spot could be a challenge, but once you figure it out...it's fine.

I spotted an ad for Koibito on Facebook for BOGO poke bowls. So when Mrs. K. said she wanted poke,…read morewe headed to Koibito. Parking here is interesting. There are a few street spots for takeout and then a garage that seems to require payment. I never did figure that out. Poke was great. We tried the "First Timer's Bowl" and the "Tuna Bowl", both of which were good portions with a nice variety of flavor and texture with a good portion of fish. You can also build your own. Prices were decent considering that this is a few ounces of sushi-grade fish with lots of toppings. A nice meal, very enjoyable, perhaps a little steep if you were actually buying two. But with the BOGO? Yes, that's pretty darned awesome and now that we've been here, we'll be back. [Review 2394 of 2024 - 3853 in North Carolina - 23407 overall]

Thanks Chef Mike for making a very tasty sushi roll!!! This…read moreplace never disappoints. Volcano Shrimp is da bomb!

Honestly, this was my first time in Optimist Hall and wow am I impressed! I was in the mood for…read morepoke, and the one by my house was closing in a few minutes, and found this place on Yelp just 15min away from me - figured Id give it a shot, and glad I did! They have a set menu option OR a build your own, and opted for a build your own! Staff was diligent in taking my ingredients AND preparation was FAST! All sushi burriots come with mixed greens automatically, and I ordered a sushi rice base, with salmon for my protein, with ponzu sauce (underwhelming, unsure if they remembered it), and embellished with: cucumber, edamame beans, grilled pineapple (+$.50 - not enough to be worth an up charge), and avocado (+$.75 - not enough to be worth an up charge). For the "finish it up" I opted for sesame seeds and tempura chips which I feel like should be relabeled as tenpura crisps.. but still a good added crunch! My burrito, after tax and tip, was like $21. Next time I wont be adding pineapple and avocado as I feel the cost to add did not reflect the quantity added to my burrito, but content with the decent amount of salmon pieces! Overall pretty comparable to other places, and will find myself coming back! Classic "food hall" set up, and is located in the corner by The Bar with ample seating inside and outside! Free first 90min parking always a plus!!

Awesome lunch spot if you work uptown. Very quick service and really good poke bowls. I eat here…read moreonce a week.

Ordered pick up to go. It was exactly what we wanted, no missing items and the frozen fruit drinks…read morewere amazing. My wife got the orange one and I got pineapple. All and all a excellent experience

Has some fantastic sushi rolls tonight. Ate every bite. This restaurant chain is the best. This…read morelocation had plenty of booths, tables, and chairs at the bar. Service was quick from Anja. The only negative was the lighting was very bright. Tip: there is a parking entrance behind the restaurant into a free parking garage, which is well lit, with lots of cameras. Tip: the I Devil Dice Roll - Spicy yellowtail, cilantro, & cucumber. Topped with yellowtail, salmon, avocado, ponzu, serrano peppers, & sriracha. The Queen Roll - Smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese, & crunch. Topped with crab salad, sriracha, & scallions BSA Roll - Scallop tempura, asparagus, mango. Topped with tuna, scallop, sweet chili sauce, kabayaki sauce, red tobiko, & scallions

I was coming home after days of traveling and asked my husband to pick a place to eat not too far…read morefrom the airport because I was going to be starving once I touched down. So his choice was here. Google directions suck they took us around the back to the parking garage for the 2nd level and since we have never been here before it took us a few minutes to figure out how to get down to the first level. When we entered there was a waiter taking an order and no one else on the floor so we had a little bit to get seated even though there were only two other parties in the restaurant. We were able to sit wherever we wanted so I sat with a view of the screen with the replay of the Brazil FIFA game on. My husband wanted the unagi don but didn't order because the price seemed high. The table next to us all ordered bowls and the serving size was huge so my husband regretted it. We order takoyaki, spicy wings, and 3 rolls Godzilla, Hadouken, and Master Roshi. The wings had amazing flavor but were not spicy. Takoyaki was flavorful and the perfect temperature. I get a lot of takoyaki that is entirely too hot and have to crack them open to cool before eating them. My husband did not enjoy the Godzilla roll he said the topping was too much and didn't add to the flavor. But enjoyed the other two. I enjoyed all three rolls the flavor was fresh and very little need for soy sauce fine without it. If we are ever in Charlotte with time to eat I would stop here again.

Definitely a cool spot to check out! We got some souvenirs at the little shop, got a few beers at…read morethe resident culture and lunch at chop chop red pot. It was nice to have lots of different food options and we were happy with all the food/drinks we got!

Enjoyed a stop at 2 food stalls and the wine bar while we were downtown for a concert…read moreGarlic knots at Geno D's were AH-mazing! Brisket sandwich from the Red Pot was very good! The Cesar wrap had a different flavor in the dressing (a very smoky bbq flavor ... I liked it but it may not be for everyone) Service was friendly and fast. I would come here again (and we parked right here for the event #winning)

Went to Catalina with friends for a birthday brunch. The space is super cute, perfect for a Sunday…read moreFunday brunch. We started with the Crispy Brussel Sprouts - DELICIOUS. So good, in fact, that one of my friends got them as the side with her meal because she couldn't get enough of them haha. The birthday girl and I did the Mimosa Bottle Service, which comes with the choice of 3 juice flavors. We picked passion fruit puree, house strawberry and house lavender. Lavender was hands down our favorite! We also decided to split the Chicken & Waffles and Maine-Style Lobster & Shrimp Roll with fries. Our waiter told us that he could tell the kitchen and they'd pre-split the dishes for us, so that was fantastic and made things simpler for us! There were two small cons for me; the first was that my silverware had a little dried food on it, so I asked for plasticware. And the second being, when we asked for straws, the waiter brought them to us loose in his bare hand. I've never had this happen anywhere else, usually loose straws are brought to you in a napkin. Would be great if Catalina made that the standard moving forward. I thought about taking off one star for these two things but everything else was so wonderful, it didn't feel fair to do that. Our waiter was super nice and informative, the food and drinks were incredible, AND they gave the birthday girl a gift certificate to use towards her next visit, plus a complimentary birthday sundae! You really can't beat that. We will absolutely be back!

Sunday night and all reservations booked but we walked in and got a table outside…read more Met our great server who shared the 1/2 off bottle of wine promotion, so why not? My wife was craving the lobster/shrimp roll, overstuffed with fresh seafood. And I went with the chicken parmesan. It was the lightest, freshest, most delicious! (compared to a really great, but heavier version at Little Mama's). Just finished the leftovers for lunch - and it just hit! We'll be back for sure...

Optimist Hall is always great we came here to bring some family that was visiting and we tried a…read morefew places, The Dumpling Lady, Papi Queso, Harriets Hamburgers, Bao & Ramen, Comal Taco Co, Fonta Flora and got some goodies for our dog at Pet Wants. Place is clean and everyone is very helpful. Alot to do and enjoy! Parking is great you set it up and when you leave they capture your plate and charge your card that you used to set up! Great Food Hall and lots of places to sit and even great spots to work remotely. We enjoyed it and will def will keep on coming. I will get updated photos. Thank you SYOY!!

Pretty quick service for how popular and crowded it was…read more Pretty clean and everyone was respectful. We ordered a lot! - so many vegetarian options.

If your teen loves a place, you already know it's a massive win! Good ramen noodle bars are hard to…read morefind, so when you discover a great one, you have to stick with it. They give you a traditional greeting the second you walk through the door, which is an awesome touch (even if I can never remember exactly what they're saying!!! The service can be a bit of a toss up as tsometimes you get an incredibly energetic waiter, and other times you're waving someone down just to get a water refill. But honestly, the staff is all part of the experience. I'm a total creature of habit here and order the same thing every single time: the chicken and rice bowl with an extra egg. It is always absolutely delicious. So scroll on in to get the full experience

The ramen is really good; my only complaint is that the impossible meat is too sweet…read more They need more seafood options!! The wait was really long for a Wednesdays evening; 45 mins when there wasn't much traffic. Server was really nice and attentive. Pricing was reasonable but needs to come down by 15% to be competitive.

Deejai Thai never misses ! I always frequent their food truck and finally got the chance to try…read moretheir brick and not location in Noda . Parking is free, which is the plus! The service was good. I went for their lunch special, which you get a drink order of spring rolls and a portion of noodles of your choice. The customer service was great and the inside was a moderately quiet level as I went on a Friday at 1:30.

Open on the later side, Deejai is as you'd expect from the name, a good pick for a carberific…read morenoodle dish or, on the lighter side, a veggie sushi roll. Our table of four rolled up right before closing (15 min late to our reservation) and we were able to be seated with a gentle reminder that the kitchen would be closing soon (totally understandable). We were taken care of swiftly and didn't feel rushed at all (we tried to be considerate. We were one of two or three tables at this point of the night). I've had takeout from here before and liked it (one of the Thai dishes). My veggie sushi roll when I dined was perfect. Service was perfect. The only thing I wished for was a few more vegan options on the menu as I expect a little more variety at an Asian fusion restaurant. Cute front patio set up too, when al fresco dining is on the brain.

This was our second time here and we can say, easily some of the best plates we have ever had. We…read moredid The Treatment and it was amazing! Our favorite dish was the brown butter shrimp and the scallop risotto. Many dishes have flavor combinations that you may not think pair well, but it works! The wagyu beef with sweet potato and currant was delicious, the fries are some of the best I've ever had, and the drinks are great as well. Perfect place for a date night, night out with friends, or happy hour with coworkers. 10/10

Another one of Dressler's restaurants that is sure to please any and everyone!! We originally…read morethought we were walking into a nice restaurant with a strong focus on seafood, but boy were we wrong. For starters, they have one of the most creative and whimsical cocktail programs we have ever seen! They have a menu where you pick a "vibe" or feeling, and they essentially surprise you with a secret cocktail to match your mood. Our server, who's name was ironically Fin, went above and beyond to explain everything to us and made service extremely personable. The food was amazing, which is no surprise as it seems every restaurant in the Dressler portfolio also known as Rare Roots Hospitality, goes above and beyond with their flavors, execution, and care passed down from their family recipes. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to jazz up their typical dining experience, as this place delivers all the bang! The Oysters Rockefeller, the Burrata, the Calamari, the Heart of Ribeye, and the Lamb Rigatoni were all a hit with our family!! And you absolutely have to try their cheesecakes, as I would put their cheesecakes against anyone's in the city!!! We will be back!