I love the string bean! Great atmosphere, great food, great servers, all around is one of my favorite restaurants here. I'm a local In Belmont and it's always a treat to go to string bean. Especially if you get the fried Oreos :) I will say if you decide to go on a weekend in the evening make a reservation. It's not very big so it's a smart thing to do! read more

Their food is very tasty. I ate there twice in one week. Had fried oyster for lunch and Ahi Tuna for dinner. The Ahi Tuna could be seared with higher heat for texture and color, however the seasoning brought it over the top. read more

The String Bean - Bar and sitting area. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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What a great place, wine cheese and a restaurant. Had lunch here, chopped salad, amazing but lots of other options, burgers, pizzas and more! Don't miss it! read more

Food: I ordered The Cure from the Brunch menu. My wife ordered the Big Becky. Fantastic. Service: Super helpful. Seemed to love working there. Atmosphere: Nice patio, relaxing. Price: Prices were much lower than I expected. read more

We shopped downtown and stopped here for lunch. We picked a bottle of wine to have with our lunch. The food was good. The sweet potato fries are a must! Cozy indoors or outside. read more

We stopped into The String Bean for a late lunch on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was very busy, but we were more than happy to wait the half hour it took to get a seat outside on their patio. Our first impression was not completely pleasant. The table they brought us to had been cleared of dishes, but not wiped clean so there were quite a few crumbs remaining. There were also several celery sticks on the ground beneath the table that an overly enthusiastic toddler must have thrown that were not picked up either. Undaunted and hungry, we soldiered on and ordered the Big Green Monster to start, described as such: "Hand breaded green tomato slices fried to perfection and stacked high with layers of pepperjack cheese and finished with chipotle ranch drizzle. Served with our homemade pimento cheese, just because we like it" We asked for the chipotle ranch on the side, which they honored. The starter itself was four smallish slices of green tomato, fried and stacked one on top of the other with small pieces of pepper jack in between. My first thought was that at $9, this was overpriced by at least $2 for the amount of food they give you. We crushed it in a matter of minutes. While tasty with the pimiento cheese and chipotle ranch, the breading on the tomatoes was dying for some salt. For my lunch, I ordered The Big Abbey, a 10 oz. burger with cheddar, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, and a fried pickle slice, with their potato salad as my side. The trouble began when I cut the burger in half and saw that the patty had not been cooked to my requested medium - it was a solid, uniformly grey color, completely well-done. It took a while for our burgers to come out (my wife also got a burger, also asked for medium, and it was also cooked completely through), and we were really hungry, so we didn't say anything and just ate them as-is. It really ruined the experience. The meat was dry and chewy, and while the burger itself was constructed well, the seasoning seemed a bit off. I don't know what else they use aside from salt on the beef, but it had a bit of a meatloaf-y vibe to it, which wasn't terribly pleasant especially with the way it was overcooked. The potato salad on the side was tasty. Service was really slow, even though the place had really slowed down after we were sat. Our server made just a few cameo appearances and we had to ask the hostess to wave him down to bring our check and a to-go box to us, which I ended up grabbing myself anyway when I went inside in a futile attempt to wash my hands as the men's room was out of order. All in all, this was a disappointing experience, deserving of no more than two stars. I threw in an extra star for the incredible selection of beer and wine they have. Whoever manages their offerings of that sort knows what they're doing and really has an eye for the good stuff. I didn't buy anything to take with me, but it's good to know I have access to such a selection only a short drive away. This is the second time we've been here, and we had the exact same issues the first time (same overcooked burger and even the same server). I doubt we'll be back for another sit-down meal. read more

Didn't even eat there today, walked up to the hostess and after briefly speaking with her decided to leave even with only a short wait. The fact at how rude she was made me not even want to try the place. If the person you have greeting people can't even be hospitable in a customer service position it's a bad look for a place to be honest. read more

Wow! Today is my birthday and we stopped here for lunch. We fell into the right place. The service and food were both amazing. I had the BLT with fried green tomatoes and house made potato chips. The sandwich was the perfect combination of ingredients. The chips were crispy and delicious. I mentioned it was my birthday and the waitress brought out a plate of profiteroles on the house. What wonderful surprise. Thank you, String Bean. read more

The String Bean - BLT with fried green tomatoes, Yummy! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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String Bean is the "best of Gaston" which warrants only three stars. We went for Saturday brunch. Items look tasty but in true Gaston/Golden Corral fashion, everything was "make your own" or "bottomless." Allow an addition 20 minutes for a dry omelette. Big Becky lived up to her name, but the biscuit was overcooked and dry. They do not serve liquor so no Bloody Mary options. Disgustingly, they mix OMB beer with Bloody Mary mix. This substitution is a disgrace to the beer and the Bloody Mary mix. Overall, not a bad place for Belmont. However, drive an extra 15 minutes to Dilworth/Southend for a much better brunch. read more

Have been here half dozen times since moving to the Belmont area in March. WOW! Very impressed every time i go! Must see in Belmont!

1. They refused to seat us while several tables were clearly open and did not even care to write down our number legibly in order to call us when a table became "available". 2. They did not seat us on the patio as requested when they finally did seat us an hour and a half later. 3. They forgot about us for over an hour after we ordered our appetizers and provided no update on our order until after my mother in law went in to check on our meal. 4. They double charged us for the bottle of wine we purchased before our meal while were waiting for a table to become "available". 5. They basically treated us like second class citizens and took it as their mission to be sure we never returned to this establishment again. Though I am usually a very generous tipper I could only see my way to provide our server with a pity tip after this truly terrible experience. Don't waste your time or money. Eat literally anywhere else and save yourself the aggravation. read more

Called to get on call ahead seating and the girl said that the wait would be 20 min. She stated that by the time you get here there should be a table. We arrived 20 minutes and checked in and then she said it's a 30 minute wait. The management need to train their staff to not lie to customers on the phone to draw them in and then to waste their time. read more

Amazing food, unfortunately I would not say that the food is good enough to overlook the terrible service. Our waitress was not very attentive, and was more preoccupied talking with her coworkers then ensuring her customers received adequate service. read more

Food is delicious. Atmosphere is great and they have an attached butcher shop. Staff is friendly and we will be back read more

The String Bean - Chicken caprese sandwich and sweet potato fries - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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I love the String Bean, esp sitting on the nice outdoor patio or an indoor high top 4 seater. The service, food, and drink choices are always on point. It's a casual place with a fresh meat / seafood counter.. can order to cook at home as well. It's consistently yummy. read more

Duck fat fries rule! My favorite thing here is that fresh meat I can buy and grill at home, don't forget the wine or beer- Lots to choose from. I did place a meat order once and never got a calm back saying it was in or could not be purchased, being veal shank it was available somewhere. read more

So good. I got the Burger perfectly cooked and dressed with duck fat fries :0 amazing. The meat was buttery and the fries were beyond any kind I've had, this actually was my first time having duck fat fries and I'll never be able to enjoy regular fries now. If your in the area go to string bean, it'll grow hair on your chest. read more

The String Bean - Foo foo num num. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

Love!!! This place is so cute! Love the lights outside and the atmosphere, I have been multiple times, I recommend the chicken salad sandwich, the shrimp and grits, and the duck fat fries!! read more

Very disappointing. Food was decent, but the server ce was horrendous. Had to ask for EVERYTHING twice! Was brought an appetizer and had to ask for silverware and plates. Then, had to ask for more, since server only brought three for four people! Waited for over 30 minutes for my beer order; finally went to the bar myself to get it. Server never acknowledged this! When I mentioned it to her and the manager, no apologies!!! And still was charged for it! Never again. read more

Great food and service. Wish they had a larger eating area. Even their wine selection was good. Waiting for the warmer weather to go back and eat in their outside dining. read more

Great place, came in early and the place filled up within thirty minutes of being open. Got the angry cow pig burger which was Angry Cow Pig Burger amazing. Will come back again when I'm in town. Staff was great. Atmosphere for a casual lunch meeting perfect as well. Nothing was out of sorts with this place. read more

Best beer selection in Belmont, in my opinion. The food is great too but the beer is what sets this place apart. Every time I go here I put forward a conscious effort to try a different beer. The service is great as well. The servers have a great sense of humor and know a bit about the food and beers. The food is great to go along with their beer or wine choices (they have a good selection of wine too, but I am a beer person most of the time). You must try a flat bread when you are there or a bison burger. Oh and who can forget the fried pickles as an app. read more

Soup was excellent! Service was great. They actually use real ham, carved off the bone, in their ham and brussels sprout soup! Love real food! read more

My wife and I stopped in today for a late lunch. We've never been here but have heard good things. What a great place. The wait staff were really friendly and helpful. The food was well made and delicious. Alot of great places in Belmont. The locals are really lucky. read more

Always fun, consistent & delish. Love the outdoor tables with firepits. Must try the fried Oreos!

Food is amazing. Best shrimp and grits I have ever had!! Seating can be a little crowded inside but if the weather is nice the seating outside is very relaxing. My husband loves their burgers. Price is as expected for a more upscale restaurant with a variety of beverages. read more

It's GOOD food, however the prices are not in touch. I could cook the same dish for 30% of the price. This place will make it bc it's within a 5 mile radius of a population with an avg $250k yearly income. I'd come more often but the prices don't make sense for me. read more

We've been here twice already and both times the food was delicious. They have an awesome selection of beers & wines. All of their food is fresh, organic, and my husband says their burgers are to die for! I'm only giving it 4 stars because both times we went our service was not good. I'm not sure if they were understaffed or what the issue was but today while we were here it took 12 mins for someone to come over and ask if we were being helped. The food is good though so we will be back! Hopefully third time is a charm. read more

This place sucks now. They brought out cold food. The kitchen manager came out to dress me down after I sent the food back. They removed the item from our bill but no other manager came over after the kitchen manager came out to harass me. We have been enjoying food from here for years. But service and food quality has been slipping for the last 5 or 6 times we have been here. The final straw was when I called the manager of the place to speak about our problem during a less busy time. It has now been a week simce the visit and phone call and still have not gotten a return call. It is very apparent the weekly trips to buy meat and beers and bi weekly trips to purchase expensive meals are not worth their time. So avoid the string bean at all costs. This place has gone down hill and the management/ownership does not care if their customers of many years are satisfied. read more

This review has nothing to do with consistency, because I have only been here once, but the one time was a five star experience. First of all, I did not expect this restaurant to have a cute little wine store with some gift options...plus what looks to be a small seafood/butcher counter. It is an adorable restaurant, and I love that you can support it by buying actual merchandise as well as food. For lunch I got the mozz/pesto panini with chicken and sweet potato fries. The sandwich was excellent...but the sweet potato fries may have been the best I have ever had. Maybe they are fooling me and the fries aren't homemade...but you would never know. They are fantastic! I will go back and hopefully have the same 5 star time, and I will definitely keep you posted. read more

So yummy! Best Reuben I've ever had. They make the corn beef in house and it's amazing!

One of our favorites! The cow-pig burger is truly amazing. We've also purchased from the deli and the steaks were the best we've purchased locally. read more

Small town casual atmosphere with wonderful well rounded menu. Truly something for everyone... burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, wraps, and great sides. There is also a butcher shop, wine and beer shop inside as well. Butcher shop can be hit or miss and the wine selection is on the smaller side but well stocked and diverse. Parking can be an issue given it's in the small downtown of Belmont but very much worth the change of pace from the city. read more

Amazing food and great service! Our server Gordon had great suggestions and was very friendly.

Went for brunch on Saturday. There was a short wait to sit inside. They have a nice patio and seating was available immediately outside. Since it was 90 degrees, we opted to eat inside. We ate off of the brunch menu and had the big BECky, and the Belmont Hot Chicken biscuit. Both came with home potatoes. The biscuits were HUGE, and it was all very good. The mimosas were good as well. Our service was good, and even though the kitchen was a little slow, our waitress brought us some chips and dip without us asking for them. Nice touch! We will be back for lunch or dinner in the future. read more

Was visiting a friend and tried to go here for lunch. Hostess was incredibly rude and dismissive. When I tried to inquire about a table (restaurant was half empty), she put her hand up and said she was busy at the moment. There are plenty of restaurants in Belmont with great food and great service, this isn't one of them. As someone who worked in restaurants for 10 years, I am appalled by the terrible customer service and would never go back here. read more

I had a very pleasant experience at the String bean today. It's located in a very quaint district in Belmont North Carolina. It feels very warm and cozy in the restaurant and the staff is very friendly. I ordered a black bean burger wrap with the house cut fries. It was absolutely delicious! I would suggest ordering a side of their ranch dip that comes with their burgers to go along with it it was absolutely yummy! I would definitely come back. read more

Wow! Never thought I would like eggplant fries and now I am a huge fan. Excellent beer selection and fri badly staff. I was visiting on business and recommend sitting at the bar and talking to the locals. Cowpig burger is good, but a little on the Smokey side. I should have gone with the hotter version that the bartender recommended. Next time! read more

Where to start. We ordered fried pickles for appetizer. They were good, but they did not bring any dipping sauce. By the tme we got it the pickles were cold. My husband got his meal which was a Reuben. They forgot to toast one side of the bread= soggy. The homemade fires were cold and soggy. When they brought out new fries, there was no ketchup and we could not find a waitress to get ketchup. My husband had to eat half of mine which was a philly.it should not be called a philly way to much salt. The bread was awesome, but the inside ingredients were not. They took his Reuben off the bill, but that was it. Extremely disappointing that I spent my money on this meal when peace and hominy is right down the road. Thought we would try something new, wish we didn't. read more

Easy coast, west coast...it doesn't matter! Both oysters were to die for. I highly recommend the pecan encrusted trout with the house made honey mustard sauce; easy to pair with their fabulous wine list. I know it sounds basic but the kids PB&J was off the charts on their fresh bread and legit jam. This is a great NC experience. read more