Velvet Taco in the South End rocks! The food is very good, portions are fine, queso and tacos are…read morefantastic. They don't give you a weird look for customizing or removing what you don't like. Food comes out quickly, so it's a good spot for my short work break. Durrell is the absolute BEST, always has a smile, makes me feel so welcome, remembers my name and always has a joke or a friendly comment. They play weird music but it sort of adds to the vibe, lol. 10/10 would (and will) eat here again.

Good food, good people. I came here only for the fried paneer tacos but left with a new favorite -…read morethe "Nashville Hot Tofu." These tacos used to be under $5, but now at $5.50 each, this is still a budget friendly meal. I ordered two tacos and was full, but maybe could have had a third since they were so good. Since I can't handle too much spice I got the spicy seasoning on the side to sprinkle on the 'Nashville Hot Tofu" as needed. The fried paneer is mild. Both tasty vegetarian taco options. There was a velvet cake that looked great but also 1025 calories for a slice! Decided not to get that this time. Staff is friendly and I like that they announce your name and say 'It's taco time" when the order is ready. Plenty of indoor/outdoor seating with high top tables too. Restrooms available and free parking.

We were close to uptown and looking for an early evening dinner spot. Knowing that CD is going to…read morebe opening a location at the Bowl in Ballantyne (which is closer to us) we thought we'd give it a shot. Walked in and immediately loved the vibe. Big, open and airy. Lots of seating and a few party rooms too. Loved the outdoor seating too. If it had been a little cooler that would have been perfect. They have cornhole and ping pong and just a fun atmosphere out there. Our server was warm and attentive. We did not have to wait for refills and she was quick to answer any questions we had. We started with a few apps - the chips and onion dip and the pigs in a blanket. The chips were well salted and the onion dip was DELISH!!! The pigs were wrapped in homemade party dough and came with a honey mustard crème fraiche. They were so good!! For entrees we tried the fried chicken, prime rib dip, and the meatloaf. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. The mashed potatoes were so good too. The only misstep on this dish was the biscuit. Way too dense and not very flavorful. The prime rib dip was tender and came on the most crispy bread. What a great combo! The only thing that wasn't great were the fries, just nothing too special. The meatloaf dish was flavorful and came with those yummy mashed potatoes so great pairing. We didn't have room for dresser on site but we did take the monkey bread to go and enjoyed it later. Good portion size and full of apple and caramel flavor. Did not regret taking that home!! Really looking forward to this spot opening closer to home. Highly recommended

After a chilly, windy October 17 Ed Sheeran concert, Culinary Dropout was a welcome place to warm…read moreup and grab a bite before our 90-minute drive home. As walk-ins near kitchen closing, we were quoted a 20-30-minute wait, but luckily found seats at the bar. The space is huge, though several seating sections were closed, and the late-night atmosphere leaned more toward a lively bar than a quiet dinner. The three bartenders were busy but friendly, approachable, and accommodating. We especially enjoyed chatting with the bartender from Watertown, NY, since we also have ties to the area. The noise made dining less comfortable, but the energy was contagious. The drinks were very good, and the menu offered more variety than we're used to in Winston-Salem--a cosmopolitan feel that reminded me of NYC. With the kitchen closing soon, we ordered the French onion soup and pretzel bites with provolone fondue. The soup tasted more like a Creole-inspired chicken soup to me, although our server confirmed it was French onion. It was warming and flavorful, but overly salty. I liked the pretzel bites' texture, somewhere between a pretzel and a bun, though I would have preferred them more baked and slightly saltier. The provolone fondue was mild for my taste; I'd prefer a sharper cheese. My girlfriend, however, enjoyed the combination. I loved the spacious, upscale urban setting, with indoor and outdoor seating and space for music and entertainment. I'd return earlier in the evening for a more dining-focused experience and a chance to explore the menu. The service and atmosphere give me plenty of reasons to try it again.

My first time visiting NC, and I must say, this is by far the best restaurant I've yet to find. I…read morehad the smash burger, truffle fries, and a Joyride IPA. As a burger connoisseur I was very impressed at how fast they produced such a good meal, it was juicy, perfectly balanced flavor-wise, and is a nice high-end take on a traditional American meal (4.4/5). The truffle fries- I've never lacked the urge to order a side of ranch in my life, until now. Crispy outside, buttery inside, excellent ketchup to match (4.6/5). The Joyride- that first sip was one I'll tell to my grandchildren. For a west coast IPA (as a west coaster myself I have rather high standard), it was also phenomenal. Not too hoppy, light in color not flavor, and an almost smoky background. It was refreshing both physically, emotionally, and spiritually (4.7/5). Service was also fantastic, and the sour beer samples I had did not disappoint. These scores are all very high in my book, so anything less than 5 stars overall feels like a crime.

Suffolk Punch is easily one of my favorite spots right off the Rail Trail. It works for just about…read moreanything, whether you're grabbing a quick caffeine fix or meeting up with friends. I stopped by for an iced Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte made with Hex Coffee and oat milk. It has a great balance of espresso without being cloying, making it one of my favorite drink orders on the trail. Alongside it, the little gem wedge salad was fresh, crisp, and held up surprisingly well to go. Also, shoutout to their $10 chicken tender Tuesdays; their specials are easily some of the best weeknight food deals in South End. I haven't made it out for trivia yet, but between the patio vibes, solid menu, and easy trail access, it's such an effortless place to hang out. Definitely keeping this one on heavy rotation!

I came for the food and vibes! I was not disappointed, you won't be either. The putt-putt…read morecompetition was the icing on the cake.

I honestly love the Puttery--this was my third visit. The bar area is great for cute pictures, and…read morethe food is good. This visit, though, was all about the golf experience. Walking to play, the floors were sticky from drink spills. In theory, having bars on the courses is a great idea, but in practice it slows everything down. If the group ahead of you doesn't enter their score, the game stalls unless someone from the next group inputs it or a staff member comes over. We had to figure that out on our own. On my previous visits the staff explained how the scoring worked, but that didn't happen this time. Three groups ahead of mine didn't know how to enter their scores or forgot, so they just stopped playing. I also think the reservations could be spaced out better. Groups ended up stacked on top of each other waiting for the same hole. Thankfully, everyone was still pleasant about it. I'd definitely go back, but I hope they make a few operational improvements.

10/10 Highly recommended! No notes. The Thai chili wings were the best, the Parmesan Garlic Fries…read morewere and Brussel sprouts were good - Even my friend's salad. Would definitely return

My friend saw this place on IG and said we had to try it!!! Of course we were super excited and…read moremade sure to not eat anything beforehand. I must say, The ambiance is a vibe, I will give them that. Loved the music selection and decor. It's a great place for a date or girls night. For apps we ordered the spin dip, calamari, truffle lemon pepper wings and the crab ragoon. I personally didn't like the spin dip, it was bland to me but my friend enjoyed it. The wings and calamari were just ok, loved that the wings were hot and fried hard how we like them but they would need a substantial amount of seasoning so that we could really get to taste the actual truffle lemon pepper. We didn't but I would suggest asking if it's possible to do heavy seasoning. Now, the crab ragoons were DELICIOUS!!! The buns(yes buns) were fluffy and didn't over power the crab mixture inside and the honey on top was a great touch!! Entrees we both ordered the lamb chops, I added a piece of salmon, garlic mash and a side Caesar. My friend had truffle fries and a side of brussel sprouts. As much as I would love to say we enjoyed our meal. The lamb chops were dry and didn't taste like much, the garlic mashed potatoes were meh , my friend did not like her fries at all, the brussel sprouts and the salmon were so good. We boxed our leftovers and said we are gonna doctor them up when we got home. My friend ordered two drinks and said they were great!!! Dessert we split the crème brûlée cheesecake, we enjoyed it. Not sure if this was just an off day or what but if ever in the area definitely stop in and try them for yourself. Oh and please be prepared that they implement an auto 20% gratuity.

They make really great mimosas here! The vibes are nice. I would definitely recommend.read more

The food is Amazing and the DJs are doing their job!…read more This last time a friend and I set at the bar and received Excellent Service from young handsome man (not sure of race...had tattoo....pretty eyes...light skin....wore hat...think he was black but not sure) while at the bar. The disappointment came when aggressive lady came in and motioned me to give my plate to her....she was Rude! She did ask if I was done or say excuse me can I take that for you etc... She busted motioned for me to give too her. Now this is my 2nd bad experience with the lady servers at this location. Not sure what the issue is but it needs to ve fixed! I wrote comment last year....got response to reach out to management etc. I did and too this day...no response back. I assume my opinion does not matter.

Really attractive patio setting with interesting and varied menu…read more We came on a Fri night around 6:30 and they had plenty of available seating inside and outside. (Parking can be a challenge). We elected to sit outside since it was such a beautiful evening. They have a decent selection of local brews on tap, I went with the Legion Juicy Jay. My bride had trouble deciding what she wanted and she said there were numerous options she would have ordered. She elected to get the Aji Chicken Bowl and really enjoyed it! I went with the Plancha Chicken and it hit the spot. Service from Tony was hospitable and prompt!

Skirt Steak Chimi (3/5): The steak was just ok on its own, but much better when eaten with the…read morefries. Confusion Trio Dips (3/5): Some good, some bad. The salsa had a nice blended texture with good flavor and a little bit of sweetness. It needed some heat though. The queso was bad. It reminded me of the cheese in those breadstick cheese snacks for kids. The plaintain chips felt almost stale and had no crunchiness/crispiness, but at least the flavor was good. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

I had the pleasure of dining at this establishment on Saturday and had Michelle as our waitress and…read moreshe was amazing. She was kind and patient and took her time to explain the menu to us. I will definitely come back and dine here the food was delicious and the drinks were refreshing. Thank you Michelle for a lovely experience.

...... I'm sitting here 9:08 realizing I never reviewed this amazing, beautiful, one of a kind…read moreplace. Let me say I love you whoever thought of this restaurant. Please never close, the food is chefs kiss all the time, the service is next level. I've tried a lot of different dishes and nothing has failed me. The pizzas, the cheese boards with the fresh honey The drinks and all The staff is amazing, super respectful just awesome Anytime I want wonderful food I think of this place Anyways, I'm not kidding if someone does not like this establishment Step on a Lego......

Great food and services. Our waitress was on it the whole night. The atmosphere was perfect. The…read morewhole experience was worth every dime

Overall Rating: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4.3 | Service: 5.0 | Food:…read more4.5 | Cocktails: 4.6 | Price Per Bite: 4.0 (Expensive but good) What a great little cellar restaurant below a sports bar. Old time vibes, most employees dressing the part. A lot of male employees, only one lady as hostess and one serving. But our waiter Kevin, was an absolute rock star. Suggested great steaks and convinced us to get the cheesecake...wise choice, so delicious. Great meal and A+ service!

We were about 30 minutes late due to the traffic on 77. A hostess greeted us upon entry and we…read morejoined the rest of our party. The restaurant was very clean and the noise volume low enough to where we could visit and comfortably carry on conversations. Our waiter was gracious and helped us to catch up with the rest of our party. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Nior and Dinner while the rest of our party finished their appetizers and salads. I ordered the steak frites and it was just wonderful! My boyfriend ordered the special which was halibut, asparagus, and mushroom risotto. Everything was perfect! The couple that was seated across from us split the special. The kitchen didn't hesitate to split this dish for them in the kitchen before bringing it out to our table. This is just excellent customer service! They are an elderly couple and could not possibly have eaten the entire meal by themselves. Our waiter was very attentive and nobody at the table ever had an empty glass. Also, your plate was cleared the moment that you finished with your meal. This was our first visit, but definitely not the last. Thank you for making our evening out with family and friends so very special. We will definitely be back in the near future.

$29 Lobster roll special. We asked if fresh and told "yes". Guess it was at one time but I doubt…read morelobster was cooked that day and meat removed. We had one each- mine was with butter. The other, lettuce (never have seen that in a Maine lobster roll) and aioli). The one with butter had a nice brioche roll but most of the lobster was small claw ends vs nice chunks. The one on lettuce was better, more larger pieces of lobster, but meat was put onto a lot of lettuce to prop it up. It takes some effort, but buying a live lobster and cooking oneself is really the best way. I was hopeful- but ultimately disappointed.