Came to String Bean for the first time after another restaurant gave us a bad experience. We were very happy with the food (it was amazing) and the amount of beer choices! Will be back again! read more

Very disappointed with our visit on Saturday evening. We arrived at 6:15pm did not have a reservation, I highly recommend making a reservation, the hostess told us the wait was 30 minutes. She ask if we would like inside or out and I told her that it must be outside, then she took my name and phone number. After waiting 45 minutes, my husband went in to ask about our table and was told that their reservations were overbooked and it would be awhile, but they could seat us inside, which was not an option for us which he conveyed to her. Why would you tell a customer 30 minutes if you had overbooked your reservations. At 7:40 we ask again about our table and was told the same and that we should have made a reservation. In trying to selvage the evening we decided to order a carry out and take it home since we live in the area. The person taking the order told us it would be quick and take about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes he went in to pick up the order and was told that the kitchen was backed up. It took 35 minutes to get our carryout. We were terrible disappointed with the lack of customer service. I know that this is a difficult time, but if they would have told us a proper wait time, we could have made the decision to either order a carryout or try a different establishment. It was our first time going out for dinner in 6 months and the couple that was with us have never been there before and I'm not sure that they will be back. We didn't mind waiting for the first hour since it was a beautiful evening, but the customer treatment by the hostess the lack of consideration was unacceptable. Never were we offered anything, instead we gave a 20 percent tip in appreciation of them telling us we would have our carryout in 10 minutes. read more

Really a great place, locally sourced foods, and very nice staff. Had the bison burger with eggplant fries and a bbq egg roll for an appetizer. Egg roll was delicious, fries were great and the burger was ok. Bison can get a little dry due to low fat content but it was cooked perfectly. Be prepared to wait a little between courses, everything is freshly made so it's worth it. Only downside, if you sit inside it's very narrow. I almost fell over someone leaving. read more

What a neat rustic place to hide away for lunch if you enjoy different delicious flavors that mingle in your mouth in all the right ways. Only 4 stars because their soup was overly hot and seamed to separate due to the cream in it but the turkey cranberry goat cheese salad left a lasting impression! read more

Was there today my husband had the Italian monk the meat was hard the bread was burnt he could not eat the sandwich I had the chicken the bread was soaked with grease the home made chips was hard, cold and to much salt and the bill was $27.00 left the food on the table was terrible and overpriced. We had tried the restaurant before and was not impressed but gave it another try don't think we will ever go back much better places to eat and spend our money. read more

So after my second visit to The String Bean I decided it was time to write a review...something I rarely do. My first visit resulted in the pork chop, which was out of this world good!!! And The mac-n-cheese...real deal amazingness. I just got finished inhaling the Cowpig. Any time someone grinds bacon into a burger patty, they've done a good thing. And the beer selection is constantly changing from what I can tell, with high quality craft brews. If you live in the Charlotte area and haven't eaten here, do yourself a favor. read more

I decided to go here after reading the reviews. I wanted to try the food which was great. I didn't like the parking and the service was so slow. The place is nice and cute definitely worth trying but I won't go back due to service. My waitress just seemed like I was bothering her. She just wasn't friendly nor was I impressed with her she just had this I don't care attitude. read more

It was a cold, rainy Tuesday night; there were only a few diners in the restaurant, and they sat me at the bar. The bartender came over- I ordered a beer, and he told me the day's menu specials. He didn't state the price. I ordered the grouper with collards and Brussels sprouts, and later had a second beer- that's all. The food was very good. When he left the check, I was a little surprised. With tip, it was over $45! Now I don't mind paying for good food in a nice place, but to sit at the bar in The String Bean, which to be kind is to say it's rustic; and to be charged prices of a high-end white linen restaurant is just wrong. I think they gouged me to make up for the lack of customers. This was my first and last time to eat at The String Bean in Belmont, NC. read more

String bean is my go to for fresh seafood. They will pretty much order you anything you want if you let them know a day or two ahead of time. There wine selection is great too. They also have a lunch and dinner menu that is great. There Cuban sandwich is on rosemary bread...amazing!!! read more

This restaurant is a favorite of my wife and I. We would recommend for lunch or a dinner date. Good food, atmosphere, great selection of beers and wine. For a good time visit The String Bean in Belmont NC read more

I couldn't believe it when angela told us, so I came here and saw for myself. All of these negative comments are unbelievable. My husband and I eat here ever Friday night and the food, wine and service are always fantastic. I have never had an unpleasant visit, so don't let these comments keep you away. You will be missing out on a wonderful restaurant!! read more

Had a fantastic salad (Jerky Turkey) and an appetizer (hummus with cucumbers). Ended up going there because the other restaurant we went to had nothing gluten free. At this restaurant, they not only knew what that meant, they were able to offer me several options. Would definitely go there again and probably will as we end up in the area on a monthly basis. read more

Our son was getting married and we were looking for places to cater for the rehearsal dinner. We wanted to try and stay local. We visited with String Bean and decided to use them. So glad we did. Very easy to work with and very, very helpful at the event. Anything we asked they helped with. And the food was all delicious too!!! I would highly recommend them for any of your catering needs. read more

Talked into giving this place another try by my friends. Yet again, bad waitress, wrong food, incorrect check, and not even on par with panera. This place would be excellent if it was managed, too bad it's not. At least my 4 friends now agree and we can exclude this place as a choice. read more

Belmont is a cool place to begin with so even if you have to wait which most of the time you do, you can walk around town to entertain you. They don't have much seating and parking is horrible but once you get seating the service is pretty good but the food is what really stands out. All the food I have tried has been amazing especially dinner specials! But you have not experienced String Bean unless you eat the fried Oreos, but I suggest sharing because you get 5 and you'll already be full from your meal read more

Place is an absolute joke. Was told the wait was 45 minutes to only watch other customers come in and get seated before me and my date. Asked the hostess for a beer and she was rude and pointed me to the bar. Finally when they got us a table it took twenty minutes for them to bring us a beer for the beer only to be hot. The waitress Katie was very unprofessional spilling water on the table without even saying excuse me or trying to clean it up. If your looking for a nice place to eat in Belmont do not come here. read more

We ran into some problems last night with some big Christmas parties jamming up the kitchen. Kat took great care if us and even though she was super busy, she took the time to visit with us and feel at home. The food is amazing. The beer and wine list is very comprehensive. You will not go wrong! A hidden gem! read more

The seating arrangements are a bit tight but the cuisine is amazing. I enjoy the salmon and crab cakes most of all. The staff is accommodating. Fresh seafood is worth the price. The wine selection is perfect as well. read more

I got the Gorgonzola and pear salad. I would try something else next time. I had a grilled chicken and it came as grilled chicken tenderloins which are not my favorite because of the tendon that runs through the middle of them. The salad itself was too sweet because of those sweet pears and candied walnuts and sweet dressing. There wasn't enough Gorgonzola to counterbalance and it was overly sweet. I go back but try something different. read more

Fantastic shrimp and grits! Great craft beers and a friendly staff. This place was excellent and I highly recommend it. read more

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Had lunch at String Bean when in town. Great food and service. The sweet potato fries and the zucchini fries are amazing! Great little spot at the edge of downtown. read more

A favorite . Food and service has always been great when visiting. Enjoy bringing clients and friends here.

Been here many times and usually pretty good but our last experience was terrible in so many ways. First I have an extra star because the waiter was so nice and was not his fault. First, got fried green tomatoes which were awesome BUT they tomatoes are half the size they use to be. The slices use to be a normal tomato slice diameter wise now tomatillo size? Second, my husband ordered a special as a meal. It was literally the size of a side dish and didn't even have everything described. The waiter basically said it was a joke and he would go to the kitchen. In the meantime my burger was to be med well and was bought med rare, I don't like to send food back but couldn't eat. The waiter brings a second side of the dish for my husband and basically was no meat in it. The waiter even said they probably did out of spite because he gave them a hard time. The entire table was done eating plus another 15mins before I got my new burger. At that point they charred the crap out of it and was like rubber. I'm sure they had no interest in doing right since both of our meals were wrong. Nothing like walking away hungry after trying to have a nice dinner out. The waiter took some money off and apologized multiple times but don't see us returning anytime soon. Sad this place seems to be going down hill read more

Very cute local restaurant in small Belmont, which doubles as a butcher shop and a wine store. Food and service were excellent, we had the halibut, which was very good. My only criticism is that the cushions need replacing -- you sink down too far in them. But there are plenty of chairs to use instead. Overall, an excellent find in Belmont. read more

Very disappointed. Eggplant fries and calamari apps very good. The entrees were disappointing. Smoked meatballs were not there just meat sauce. Oysters came with meal instead before. Al a carte not properly presented on Entrees. Server not attentive. DO NOT ORDER ENTREES! WAIT WAS FOREVER! read more

Giving a fair review isn't always easy. When The String Bean has all cylinders firing it is hard to beat. If you can get past the aloof hostess staff you are halfway there, and I'd easily give TSB a 5-Star rating if this area of the restaurant experience was improved. Sadly it's the one part of the checklist that gets the lowest marks. The food is great, but our family has to weigh the balance of whether we want to be treated like an afterthought just to eat a meal. It isn't just a meal and that's what makes it so difficult. The hostesses set the tempo when you walk in the door, and I usually have to ignore their lack of hospitality because I know "The Big Green Monster", (fried green tomatoes with a sauce you'll want to bathe in), and "Anything For Love", (an elevated version of mother's meatloaf and mashed potatoes), is worth the slight irritation caused by youth who need more 'seasoning'. When there's a wait to be seated, you can peruse the Wine Spectator award-winning selection lining the walls and shelves, along with the ReWined line of candles whose lovely fragrance medicates the sting of icy hostesses. There's a butcher case with fresh seafood and meats that'll have you eeney-meeny-miney-mo'ing your way to the table for a cooked-to-order bit of satisfaction. While it usually isn't a flawless visit...predominantly because the hostesses act like you are lucky they are speaking to you...the food is well prepared and delicious, the atmosphere is abuzz with great music and the best al fresco dining in Gaston County. The location, in the heart of charming Belmont, makes it a perfect choice to walk off any amount of indulgence by window shopping or hitting the other local bars down the block. read more

I love coming here on a regular basis. It's loud when you sit inside, but their patio is a great spot in warmer weather. Great beer selection, although I would prefer to see at least one "normal" beer on draft all the time. They rotate their drafts which is good, but they are all usually flavored, trendy type beers. It would be good for those of us who like a real beer (AKA OMB Copper) to have options. As for food, the duck fat fries are so good! Burgers are great, try the Cowpig. It's a great spot in a cool town. read more

went in a few days ago and it was like ghost town over on meat side. They didnt have any meats cut in case and had to ask for help after standing over there for 5 minutes. Maybe I went in at a wrong time. I ate there maybe 8 months or more ago and it was good. read more

This place is awesome, my fiancé and I are going through the wedding planner too. Their food is good and they are very polite.

Ate here a few weeks ago and the food was good. Decided to take my sister from out of town the other night to the string bean to eat there again. Unfortunately we never made it to supper. I was surprised to see tables reserved for parties of 2 or 4 diners, 10-15 mins ahead of time. As typically a party reserved would be given priority upon their arrival. Not to big of a deal but I was told it would be a 30 minute wait while I had two small children. We waited, and watched as the parties showed up late for their tables. At 35 minutes into waiting, I went to the hostess who told us the reserved parties had priority. I then noticed more vacant tables with times extending 30 mins from now. We left. I am disgusted I wasted so much time there. I have no plans to go back. There are enough over priced restaurants close by to avoid the string bean. Two words.... Service nonexistent. read more

Yum! We just rediscovered this place recently after visiting a few years ago while watching fourth of july fireworks in Belmont...Such a great menu with something for everyone. We are in LOVE with the flatbread pizzas they have, especially the fig and priscuitto....seriously delicious. Any place that can get my daughter to eat and enjoy eggplant disguised as french fries is awesome in my book! :) read more

Good food . Good location , parking is limited . Service is ok . Kinda of upbeat vibe, the last time my sister was in town from Southern Cal we went there just for dessert . They were out of Oreos to make the deep fried Oreos .., so it's kinda hit and miss . read more

Best Burgers, fish, and steaks, In the area. Ribeye is my favorite and there shrimp are better than at the beach.

I really wanted to love String Bean, so I hate to have to write this review. We've been here at least a half a dozen times in the last couple of months and the first few trips were great: amazing service, delicious food, and a greet beer selection. The last three visits, however, have been terrible. On one visit, they were out of their signature CowPig burger. Not a huge deal, I just ordered another burger without caramelized onions. After waiting 30 minutes, the burger came out overloaded with onions. Even after picking them off, the burger still tasted like onion and was inedible. They did make me another one, but by that time my husband had long finished his meal so it wouldn't get cold and we both alone. We understand that one bad experience doesn't make a restaurant so we decided to try again a couple weeks later and while the food was good-they have the BEST sweet potato fries!- the service was super slow. This evening was by far the worst, though, and marks the last time we will be eating at String Bean. We waited for a table outside because it was so nice out and had no problem waiting. Once we were seated, our server was less than cheerful. Our two burgers took almost an hour to come out, during which time she returned to our table one time to refill my water but did not say anything-about how we were doing or letting us know the status of our order. Both of our burgers were over cooked, with my husband saying his tasted like charcoal; his fries were also so overcooked that I could hear them crunch from across the table. Needless to say, he did not eat them. She finally brought his second beer after his meal had already been cleared by someone else. She said maybe a total of 12 words to us the entire meal, and that is being generous. By time she brought the check, we had been at our table for an hour and a half and she did not come back to pick it up and after almost 15 minutes I eventually had to take it up to the front so we could leave. Like I said, I really wanted to love The String Bean because I have had delicious food here and it's a cute spot with great beer. Unfortunately, though, the service and poor quality do not make 2 burgers and 2 beers worth $50 with a tip. I expect better and will have to look elsewhere for a decent burger in Belmont. read more

Sorry we can't return. All three of us were upset with the lunch meals we had served to us today around 11:45. Service was awesome, food not what we planned for. Boom Boom Shrimp was what I had. Not for us. Wish you all well with other good customers. read more

Fantastic!! My son was getting married and I was looking for a place for a rehearsal dinner. Being from out of the area, I thought I would have a lot to worry about, but once I ate lunch at the Stringbean and met the owner, Nate, I knew I would have nothing to worry about and I was right. The food, the drinks, his staff and the location were perfect! Thanks read more

Just moved to Belmont last month and have been here 2 times. Some of the best food I have ever had. My wife and I love this place. And Justin waited on us both times, he is on top of his profession, the best, so ask for him to have a wonderful dinner experience. read more

Have driven by this place many times so decided to give it a try today for lunch. Wasn't very busy when we got there- maybe only 5 tables seated outdoors on the patio. When we went to the hostess stand we were told to go ahead and sit anywhere we wanted. We decided to sit outdoors as they have a great patio area. Well after sitting there for no less than 10 minutes- and having at least 3 waitresses and 1 bus boy walk by our table without even one of them make eye contact or acknowledging us, we flagged down one of the waitresses only to be cut off with a brusque " just a second". When she finally came over, no hi or welcome to the restaurant comment, instead she wanted to know who sat us at the table we were at.. When we told her an employee at the hostess stand told us we could seat ourselves, she was like " fine, what do u want to drink??" I asked for a menu because I know they have an extensive selection of beer and wanted to see what was available before deciding.. We got nothing but attitude from her and felt very uncomfortable and unwelcome. Now because I'd heard great reviews about this place I was willing to push through and overlook some of the rudeness. We sat there for a while waiting for our drinks and when we got them they were just dropped off at the table without one word and then she walked off.. My glass was cracked on the bottom and a piece of glass actually broke off when my finger caught on it.. When we brought this to her attention not even an " I'm sorry" she just took it off the table, looked at it and said " so what do you want to order??" My husband had asked to speak to the manager probably 10 minutes earlier and when he finally came out, he was full of attitude as well.. We may or may not give this place a try again, if we do it won't be anytime soon. What I do know is the staff AND direct management need a crash course in customer service... read more

I have never not left a tip or been tempted to walk out on my check more than I was at The String Bean. The food was good, but the service left a bad taste in my mouth. We had a large party of 7 so they sat us in the market which was not problem, however, the table was not ready when we arrived 10mins after our reservation. Three different people came to take our drink order which arrived after 10mins. I order ice water and received ice in my drink at the very beginning but then after having to request more water multiple times water that was poured was lukewarm with no ice. Several of us ordered bottled drinks but were not given cups. When the food came 30mins later two of our party were missing food, one a burger and the other a plate for the buffet. Four different staff members were made aware of this and 10mins had gone by before our waitress confessed that she had not put the burger in and then hurried to get a plate for the buffet (which had been asked for 4 times). We had to go up and ask for salt and pepper from the work counter. The burger was delivered and the food was great overall. I had to ask for a clean buffet plate to return for seconds and was told to just take the dirty place back up there. When I said I would rather not to the 5th staff member that I had seen and flagged down he said there were plates on the buffet and then later came back with a plate because that turned out not to be true. We had told the servers that it was our friends birthday and were never offered dessert. The manager did go the extra mile to get a label off a beer bottle for the birthday girl which was appreciated. Following the meal we waited for the check for over 30mins and then the waitress had to come through and ask each one of us what we ordered again in order to separate the check. By this time we were missing the fireworks outside and all the street festivities. They offered for us to go outside and then come back in to receive the check but we said we would like to walk around too and waited another 10mins. Finally we got up and walked outside on the patio to see what was left of the fireworks where we saw the manager and owner watching the fireworks rather than getting our checks. Needless to say I was furious. When I saw the checks the burger was not complementary (after waiting 15 mins for it after everyone else got their meal) but was discounted a couple of dollars. The manager made little to no apologies until I spoke to him about the services and said that I was understanding, but a discount would have been the right course of action to soften the blow of the piss poor service. The manager just said thanks for the feedback and did nothing to correct the situation. Later while standing outside (waiting for the other checks) two of the chiefs approached us and to ask us about the food and were told about the service and apologized. One of the chiefs looked to talk to the owner about the situation but the owner never approached us to apologize or discount our next meal there in an effort to encourage us to come back. The checks were never brought to two of our party who ended up leaving without paying out of frustration (which I would never agree with however it this situation there is only so much you can do). I have worked in the restaurant industry before and understand new trainees and being busy and forgetting to put in orders, but what I cannot understand is not apologizing for the poor services without being prompted and then not providing adequate discounts as a gesture of remorse and good will. The burger should have been complementary and all the check at least 5 to 10% off for the service and the wait and the owner should have come to us directly to apologize. I will not be returning although the food is good, it is not good enough to be treated in such a way. My suggests to those who would like to try the String Bean is don't bring over four people because they seem to not be able to handle it or make up for it. read more

I've been here many times and it is never hit or miss. The String Bean is ALWAYS my favorite place to grab a bite to eat. My personal favorites are their duck fat fries, eggplant fries, the their fried green tomato blt, & their arugula, goat cheese, fig spread, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar flat bread pizza. It's to die for. If you haven't been to The String Bean, you definitely need to try it out. The customer service is wonderful and the food is terrific, and the environment is charming. read more