The food is an absolute must. The drinks can be on more of a sweet side but they still get the job…read moredone. My favorite thing on the menu is the waygu sliders and truffle fries. The vibes are amazing. Note that it is a place that sells hookah so hookah smoke is throughout the building. Also, it can get pretty busy late at night - so reservations are a must.

Very good drinks and food! The place was beautiful and a vibe as far as atmosphere. Loved the music…read moreand service was also good. The parking lot could use more spots but that was the only mi or problem. I'll be back!

Grand opening at AuraHiFi nightclub with friends was awesome this weekend! Cedric Gervais played…read more!!! Very high dollar French DJ that came from Aspen tonight to play here. This is a new nightclub in the university area, the interior is small but there is a dance floor in front of the Dj booth. Good sound system, expensive drinks (maybe this was because entry was free) and one of the bartenders did a fire breathing act. Service was on par tonight, cocktail girls with free shots were brought around to each of us in addition to a dessert at closing: chocolate jelly shots. We will return if they keep up the high dollar DJ names. Give 'em a try- there are different theme nights. It's a restaurant so might have good food. Gender specific restrooms and lot's of parking (beside the theatre.) BIG plus: you don't have to drive into downtown Charlotte.

We thought to give this location a try Juneteenth weekend and was immediately greeted by a nice…read moreyoung lady to the right. Then to the left there were two older women who advised if we weren't on the guest list it would be $15!? Respectfully no ma'am ! You never spoke and there was no indication that an event was taking place. North Charlotte do better

Great sports bar and lounge with a good atmosphere! I went on a Wednesday, and it seemed like they…read morehad some deals going on that day, so it's worth checking out their Wednesday specials if you're planning a visit. My biggest complaint is the parking situation. I would recommend getting there right when they open or as early as possible because parking can be difficult to find. You definitely don't want to risk getting towed by parking somewhere you're not supposed to. Be aware that you cannot park in the back because that's employee parking, and you also shouldn't park at the Mexican restaurant or the ABC store. It's something to keep in mind before you arrive. My bartender, Xylia, was amazing and absolutely beautiful! She provided great service and made my birthday (8/19) visit even better. In all, I enjoyed the experience and would come back, but the parking situation is definitely something to plan around.

I wanted to give this place another. The 90 minute limit doesn't align with the capacity of the…read moreplace or the evening specials. For the amount of people that come into the establishment and how quickly the kitchen or bar can turn out drinks can quickly eat into your 90 minutes I'm here for the entire experience and when I'm sitting at a table, I ordered the entire time that I'm there from the time I get the menu to the time I pay the check. We ordered 15 mins into siting and the food didn't come out until 50 mins into the time limit. How do you run out of liquor for the drink specials. And only bring after the drink orders. Food could have been warmer and everything was a bit salty! I would change the 90 mins sitting limit.

Nice place for hanging out with friends. They have BYOB. Good service and very nice owners who take…read morecare of customers

Visited on a Thursday night at 9 p.m. and there was not a crowd. Not a bad thing at all. Normal…read moreHookah lounge. Plenty of seating throughout the floor. It was Karaoke night and it was a blast! They had every single song you can think of in both English and Spanish. Hookah was great. Different flavors to choose from. Overall great ambiance and wouldn't mind coming again. All employees were efficient and friendly.

So we would up at this venue bey accident. It was unplanned and just on a rain Sunday…read more The place was not full at all which is I hear is unusual for them. W All the ladies in my party enjoyed their food. I had the chicken and waffles and others who had it couldn't stop talking about how well seasoned the chicken was. Others had the lamb chops and shrimp and grits. Our waitress was nice knowledgeable and made could recommendations. She kept checking on us to make sure we were good . They do have hookah and while there was no one smoking hookah when we arrived, she made sure we were comfortable once someone ordered. Overall a good experience. Ambiance was good.

I visited EXIT Lounge twice in January and overall had a very enjoyable experience, with one…read moreconcern that I believe is important to note for transparency. My first visit was on January 9th for a birthday celebration. I had the wings (which were excellent), hookah, and truly enjoyed the atmosphere. The environment was relaxed, the aesthetics were nice, and everything about that evening felt smooth and enjoyable. My ticket clearly reflected my purchases, I paid my tab, added a tip, and my bank statement matched exactly what I authorized. Because I enjoyed my first visit so much, I returned on January 18th with a friend. We both ordered hookah; I had food, and she had drinks. When I closed out my tab, everything appeared normal--I paid and tipped as usual. However, the following morning when I reviewed my bank statement, I noticed that gratuity had been added after the fact, which I did not see or authorize at the time I paid. I reached out to my friend, and she confirmed that gratuity was also added to her tab, though she did not realize it at the time. I returned to the lounge once they reopened and spoke directly with the owner. He explained that gratuity is sometimes added and that he leaves it up to the individual server to decide whether or not to apply it. I explained that gratuity had not been added during my visit on January 9th, and that this issue only occurred on January 18th. While the explanation suggested that gratuity should have been applied, the concern was that it appeared to be added after I had already paid my tab, without upfront notice. To his credit, the owner did address the issue and refunded the gratuity. That said, the lack of clarity around gratuity policies raised an eyebrow for me. As a patron, I believe it's important to be informed upfront whether gratuity is automatically added, applied selectively, or left to the discretion of the server--especially when payment is finalized electronically. Outside of this issue, the lounge itself is enjoyable. The food was good, the hookah was solid, the atmosphere was chill, and the overall vibe was welcoming. My only concern was the handling and communication around billing and gratuity. Clear, consistent policies would go a long way in making an already good experience even better.

Great place to hangout, watch sports, eat, drink! The food was great! But we can't stop talking…read moreabout how delicious the wings were! We got the honey chipotle and garlic Parmesan. The best wings we have ever had! We have never had such crispy perfect wings until eating here! Jayla our waitress was great! She had a positive attitude and engaged in a conversation with us!

I stopped by Sunday, 09/27/26, for dinner after seeing my Bmore Ravens win. I sat at the bar. I was…read moreimmediately greeted & given a menu. This was my first time patronizing & had heard about the anniversary specials. I was thinking of doing a pineapple mimosa but decided to try something different after my server suggested a pomegranate lemon drop. It was soo good! Not wanting to eat too much, I was torn between the burgers & shrimp and grits. Went with the anniversary deal for the turkey burger; it didn't disappoint. It and the fries were filling. The fries really didn't need ketchup. Looking forward to returning! Great spot to watch games; they had multiple TVs.

On Saturday, I was invited to a birthday brunch for a coworker at Lula Belle's. I parked in the…read moreback, not realizing that I would have to walk all the way around to get to the front door. When I arrived, the bouncer at the front was very nice and friendly. I walked in and my party was waiting on me to be sat. The decor in the restaurant is photo shoot worthy. Our waiter was Ray who had all the energy and vibes to ensure that your experience is everything that we needed to be plus more. I was satisfied with the drinks and the drink prices. The food was presented well and came out in a reasonable amount of time . I ordered the grits flights and my best friend ordered the red snapper and grits. Honestly, the food was good, but it wasn't over flavorful. Combined with the vibes and good company plus great customer service- I would definitely come back. Ray was the best part of the experience!

I really wanted to like Lula Belle's, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to the price. The…read moredishes looked promising, but the flavors were very underwhelming. The Creole sauce tasted mostly like oil, and the grits were very watery with little flavor. Overall, the food felt very low-mid quality despite being on the expensive side. The one bright spot was the mimosas--they were actually really good and probably the highlight of the meal. Service itself was fine; the staff was polite and professional. However, everything took a very long time to come out, although I do believe the food was cooked fresh. As far as the ambiance, the live DJ music was definitely a vibe, and the restaurant itself was clean inside, which I appreciated. One thing to note is that gratuity is automatically added, so just be aware of that when you receive your bill. Another downside was the seating--the chairs were not very comfortable, which made the long wait times feel even longer. Overall, I left feeling disappointed given the prices and expectations. I hope they improve the flavor and consistency because the place has potential.

Yesterday we discovered a selfie museum bar & eatery called Paparazzi…read more Paparazzi passes the vibe check . In my personal opinion this place is good for drinks , photo ops & hookah if you're into that . Me personally I no longer do hookah but a few of my friends ordered one. The food was ok I would describe it as glorified bar food . We were all a little disappointed in the actual food . It's super cute inside & definitely a great place during the day to hang out with friends to take pics & grab drinks . Side note : If you go , arrive early between the times of 6-9pm , I purposely went around that time frame because I knew they stopped serving food at a certain time , & after 10 the crowd changes & it becomes more of a party scene & younger crowd . So with that being said I was in & out . Arrived at 7 left by 9 . Genius for bringing food & drinks in together with the selfie museum .

There's nothing like a good old-fashioned brunch after a night out on the town. Therefore, we took…read moreour hungry tastes to Paparazzi. Fried Whiting and Grits $18 The grits were nice and creamy with the right amount of salt added. I could have used a little pepper but that's just me. The whiting was crispy but I felt as if they could have been thicker. It was almost as if I was biting into more of the fried breading versus the meat of the fish. Overall though, I love the pairing of the whiting and the grits. Scrambled Eggs $5 Eggs are eggs.... I mean you can't really mess up scrambled eggs. Don't really know what to say about scrambled eggs. The presentation was good. They wasn't dry, they wasn't runny, tastes like homemade scrambled eggs. Due to the previous night shenanigans, I opted out of trying any mimosas. The rest of my party loved them. They ordered about three towers. ($50 each) My only thing is I wish they would expand on their brunch menu. From the dish I had, I would try their brunch again, just another dish. #blackowned #PaparazziCLT  #explorepage  #foodie #foodporn #neweats #instafood #foodstagram #foodblogger #foodlover #Brunch #foodgasm #instagood #foodiesofinstagram #mimosas #foodpics #tasty #charlotte #charlottenc #clt  #queencity #charlottefoodscene #followforfollow #charlottesgotalot #clteats #GratuityAdded #fishandgrits #scrambledeggs #goodforgroups #outdoorseating

Flying Saucer is such a fun little place to eat, with great food to boot! You'll get dizzy looking…read moreat all those saucers on the ceiling, but they keep you entertained while you wait for your food. They're known for their draft beers and have a big selection to choose from. Our food came out fresh, hot, and delicious, and the drinks weren't bad either--not watered down, which is always a plus. I like getting my money's worth, and I felt like I did here. Good food, decent drinks, and a fun atmosphere. Auntie D gives this one a solid four out of five forks!

A fun, character-filled beer spot, but the food didn't quite live up to the experience…read more I met up with family at The Flying Saucer in the University area. It's seat-yourself, so we had to pull a couple tables together to fit everyone. One thing to note: it was very warm inside, so I'd recommend sitting toward the back where it's more comfortable. My boys really enjoy this place, so I wanted to like it more, but the food was just okay and a bit pricey for what you get. Most items run about $14.99-$21.99, even appetizers are at entrée prices. I ordered the Carne Asada Fries appetizer ($15.99) after hearing they were "fire." The steak had good flavor, but the portion was light--fine for sharing, but not very filling. One entree, Big Dipper ($15.49), a roast beef seemed overcooked and there wasn't much meat on a large bun. Two people from the table ordered pizza. Neither ate more than 2 pieces. On the positive side, the beer selection is excellent, with plenty of options on tap and in bottles and cans--from Guinness to local IPAs. The atmosphere is also unique: plates cover the walls and ceiling from guests who've completed their beer challenge, which makes for a fun, quirky vibe you really have to see in person. Dart boards for those who want to be a bit more active. Overall, it's a great spot for beer and atmosphere, but the food and pricing didn't quite match the experience for me.

I have family visiting from out of town and we went to Infinity last night. We seated at the bar we…read moreordered drinks and a hookah Infinity is doing their selves a disservice by having hookah the hookah taste horrible you cannot taste any flavor. It just tastes burnt and it really wasn't pulling well to top it off at the midnight the bouncers come and take all of the chairs from the bar. I really couldn't understand what was happening. This would never happen at Stats and I'm disappointed that I went here instead of there. They have attractive bartenders that have really great customer service.

The best way I can describe this place is like an overpriced Hooters with poor customer service. I…read morebelieve they also have that automatic 18% gratuity. Came in about an hr after they opened on Saturday with friends and there was maybe two other people in the venue. My friend ordered 4 drinks and she said it was about $100. This was standard top shelf, but the drinks were weak and barely filled to the top. We also ordered a few things off the food menu. I had the salmon egg rolls which were good and the green sauce was delicious. One of the most irritating parts of the visit was waiting almost 30 minutes for hookah when nobody was in there. We had to hunt down a server because we didn't see our original server. Our server had to put tape around our hookah hose to "ensure it stayed together." YIKES!! On top of that, there was maybe 15 people total in the building now and most were at the bar. A server came by and said "Someone just bought this section, so we're going to have to ask you to move." Please keep in mind that the entire venue had no one in the sections and everyone was at the bar. There were AMPLE seating options to choose from. That instantly ruined everyone's mood and we left immediately after! Did I have a poor experience, yes. But I will say that the TVs are huge, making it a good place to watch sports. There's a bunch of sections and little room to stand, so be aware if you don't want to buy a section. The servers (when they came around) were pretty and nice. I can also see this place being fun when there are more people are there. This place has all the elements to be a good time, but the death of these types of establishments will be the poor customer service and the robbery of the automatic 18% service fee for doing absolutely nothing.