Was recommended Nuvole, and it was a very positive experience! The views of downtown Charlotte at…read morenight and ambiance are both amazing. There are fans to keep cool, but also a fire place to complete the vibes. Our server was very friendly and helpful in giving recommendations. She was even able to make me a mocktail off-menu based on what I told her I liked, which was awesome! The food is just okay here, but it is pretty reasonably priced, and I'd definitely recommend coming by just for the views & vibes (great photo spot!) What we tried: - Miami Mami cocktail ($17): One of their "prettiest" and most popular drinks, according to our server. Was good. - French Me cocktail ($17): Also recommended by our server. Was good as well. - Neptune's seafood roll ($29): Summer special as of 8.9.26. Not your typical seafood roll, instead somewhat deconstructed... with the bun, lettuce in the middle, and meat on top. A bit too salty for my liking - overpowered the lobster/crab taste I was looking for. Came with fries that were very tasty (Old Bay!) - Lollipop lamb ($26): Came with 3 lamb chops - was pretty tasty, just not super filling! - Ceviche ($17): The plantains were good but slightly burnt & overcooked. The shrimp/actual ceviche part wasn't as good. Came with chips.

Cool rooftop bar with pricey drinks and food! Great skyline views of the city and the food was not…read morebad. Ahi tuna nachos was great! Assortment of Bread with that garlicky butter was top notch! Service was friendly and quick! That excellent rooftop Views provided great ambience! We came early (first bar of the night) but DJ was setting up as we were leaving for our second bar hop. Good vibe!

Was in town for work and this place was recommended to me by locals. Formally 5church, church and…read moreUnion had a similar vibe to the one in Atlanta. my was ok not amazing. But everyone else at my tables food was perfect so I probably just chose wrong.out server was Amanda and the service was great too! The food we ordered was, the ravioli (my meal) steak frites, meatloaf, and the oysters.

I recommend I guess…read more Lets start with the ambience, which is stunning! Such beautiful inside decor and definitely photo ops. Clean and maintained. The service was prompt and welcoming soon as I entered, now to the food was not impressed. Complementary hummus was very tasteful. The appetizer was overcooked and the chicken was extremely crunchy barely ate it moving onto the entrée which was salmon and it was OK. I've had better. For dessert, I had the sorbet I chose lemon, which was delicious. They offered us complementary champagne for my friend's birthday, which was very sweet . Overall, I was expecting better tasting food, especially with this location being in the prime of uptown Charlotte. Yet I was not impressed. Maybe if I come back and try the full menu maybe the options would be better if you go I hope that you enjoy what you order.

A few girlfriends and I ventured to Charlotte for 24 hours to celebrate 3 of our friend's…read morebirthdays. This was the second spot on our list to try while we were in town. The dinner reviews were all really great, so we were really excited to choose a lot of things on the menu and share our meals with each other. We were seated very close to the front entrance as opposed to the second level, which had a wedding reception going on by the time we arrived. We started off with the lamb meatballs, which were really delicious. One of our friends had never had lamb before and I felt like this dish would be a perfect starter kit to get her to appreciate the specific flavor of lamb. I also started with a wedge salad. A wet salad is one of my favorite salads ever and this one did not disappoint. I wish I would have asked for a little bit more of the pickled onions because they were so good. We also tried a lot of the cocktails on the menu, but I didn't get to take any pictures of those. After all, we were a footsteps away from the bar lol I had the salmon on top of the green beans. My salmon was cooked medium well and it was so good and perfectly seasoned. The green beans had a perfect crispy, not too soggy or limp. I would definitely order this again. Our server was amazing! He made sure that the three birthday girls had their own desserts, including cheesecake and fruit cobbler. Amazing! He even took pictures of our group for us before we left. Whenever I'm back in Charlotte again, I'll definitely try them for lunch this time!

If you're catching a performance uptown, this is the perfect spot for food and drinks beforehand!…read more The ambiance is great with its dark wood, downstairs community seating, and a nice, expansive bar area filled with high-tops (plus an upstairs dining space for special events). While the menu has plenty of full plates, I love ordering their shareables so you can try a variety of things. The lamb meatballs, mussels, fries, and Brussels sprouts are all fantastic, and the Farmers Board charcuterie is massive and delicious--perfect for sharing. To top it off, they have a unique custom cocktail menu where The Queen Bee and CLT Stinger really stand out. Service is typically good, and if you let them know you have a show to catch, they'll make sure you're out the door right on time.

In NC for a conference and wanted to try something besides hotel food again. Found this place…read morethrough Yelp, it was a 5 min uber ride from my hotel. It's located in downtown NC so consider that if you're driving and need to park. There is parking along the street if you can find it. Greeted promptly, not the most friendly greeting by the male hostess or manager though. I sat at the bar since I was a party of one. The bartender was much more friendly! I tried the spiked pink lemonade, not bad. I love comfort food so decided on the fried chicken with okra and mashed potatoes. It was good but not the best I've ever had. Definitely not world famous as the menu promotes. Pleasant atmosphere with a nice bar and patio.

This place is so super cute! The decor and ambiance is very southern country living. The booths are…read morecomfy and the staff are friendly. The prices are so good for being in the heart of downtown! I'm so used to NYC prices lol. The food was great, I had the salmon and my husband had the chicken and waffles, the spicy honey was very spicy but tasty with the chicken. I got the fried okra and Brussels Sprouts for sides and they were delicious! The portion sizes are on the smaller side but it was perfect for us! Finally no leftovers! I'm a fan and highly recommend!

Elise was amazing she was the best server I've ever had. And she was so friendly! I'm only coming…read moreback to see her again

I hate when ppl hype tf out of restaurants. I was here for a layover after an extreme flight delay,…read morestarving, and really looking forward to some good food. Given all of the amazing reviews I decided to order a patty melt, a ripper with cheese, and a side of Jack Mac on Postmates. The food took over an hour and 30 minutes and arrived cold. The hot dog had good flavor, but barely any cheese which was congealed. The patty melt had barely any cheese, which was an extreme disappointment, on stale, barely grilled bread. The side of ranch was terrible and watery with no flavor. The jack Mac is just macaroni and cheese with buffalo sauce added, spicy for no reason with a curdled cheese sauce and weird aftertaste. Just a super sad ass meal lol. Extremely disappointed given how delicious the reviews made the food out to be. Would literally never order again so maybe go in person smh

Not your typical club house. While visiting with some friends I like to find diamonds in the rough…read more This place did not disappoint! They do take reservations, but there is also bar area seating that is open to first come first served. We did have reservations and they were quick to seat us. The main dining area has a good amount of seating they also offer private dining areas for small groups or parties. Not certain which part front or back nine it sits on but the back of the establishment has a spectacular view of golfers out there doing their thing. Now to the food, drinks on point, food is delicious and came to the table at a very good temperature. We both had the filet and OMG the burnt cheese topping was something so amazing that you'd just have to experience it for yourself! We finished it off with their chocolate cake dusted with pistachios and their crème brûlée--both excellent! Glad I found this place, put your putter down and head over, you will not be disappointed!!

Eddie Z here again.our first dining experience here but will not be our last.started out with home…read moremade biscuits with flavored butter then a meatloaf wrapped in bacon on top of corn and mashed potatoes. My wife had halibut with corn suckatash with brussel sprouts and finishing with a crem bru lei dessert. Both of our dinners were fabulous as was excellent service.our server Rachel,knew the menu inside and out and helped guide us to some good choices. We will definitely be back here for dinner.great food and well run .

I was visiting friends that moved to NC recently. While they were showing me the shops in Union…read moreSquare they mentioned that they hadn't visited this restaurant yet. So we decided that we were going to give it a try. After looking at a menu and being approached by the host who gave us a brief introduction to the menu we were in for sure. We asked to sit indoors with it being a windy and somewhat humid day. They have plenty of outdoor seating with umbrellas. We were informed later by our excellent server, Ashlee that there is also seating upstairs! We forgot to take a tour! The decor is very chic, but not overly done. We were seated at a table, but booths are available as well. Even the women's restroom with chic. It needed to be picked up a bit but was nice. Our server Ashlee was excellent! Her upbeat personality and friendliness was in the 10 rating! For only being at the restaurant a couple of weeks I think her vibes will keep bringing customers back. But not only her vibes, the food is very good too! My friends were very happy with their main meal, me as well! I had the Chicken Panini and the companion (side dish) I selected was the Pan Fried Corn. Both very good! We did order shareables too! The Southwest egg rolls and the Charcuterie Board. We were very happy with both! I would definitely order them again. I ordered two alcoholic drinks. My first drink was called the Bees Knees (ginger, honey, lemon bourbon) and an Espresso Martini. Both were good. The ginger was very mild in the Bees Knees. We were quite full so we were not able to enjoy our desserts at the restaurant but did order them to go. We ordered the Crème Brûlée and Key Lime Cheesecakes to go. I enjoyed the Key Lime, a good balance of sweet and tart. A little perfumme for me but still good.The feedback on the Crème Brûlée, was ok. I didn't try it. When I visit this area again, I would surely come back here and try some other items on the menu. Parking in this area can be quite busy, especially on the weekends. We came during the weekday in July after 1pm. We had to circle a few times before we got a parking spot. Come early!

Notions was OK. I had a smash burger - the burger was decent, the side of a grit cake was…read morehorrid. It was a wedge of grits that were covered in breading and deep fried. Who possibly wants to eat deep fried breaded grits? We ordered some apps and I forget what my wife and SIL order, but the overall opinion was just OK. No one wanted to return. Plus... the inside restaurant smelled like something died in there. We ate outside, as eating inside was impossible due to the smell. When I went to use the bathroom about an hour later, they had heavily perfumed the restuarant.

This was our second time having lunch here. Overall, and extremely enjoyable experience. Prada was…read moreour waitress and she was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the menu. We ordered onion rings, strawberry and goat cheese salad, parmesan, garlic wings, and Fish Tacos. All delicious; however, my husband had the Fish Tacos and he said next time he'll order the chicken sandwich only because the tacos probably wasn't as filling as he wanted it to be, but the taste was fine. He also ordered the chocolate chip dessert and one side seem to be cooked harder than the other. He's not a complainer and he did ask if that was normal. Prada said she'll be glad to talk to the chef about it. My husband ate the whole thing anyway. He ordered that in our first visit. It was baked evenly then and so good he ordered it again this time. Prada addressed our concerns and resolved to our satisfaction. Customer Service so far has been top-notch here. My husband also got one of the beers. Honestly, I can't remember which one it was but he said it was very good. I'm unsure how parking would be if we tried to come directly here. I was able to use my membership parking privileges at the Ymca after a workout and the walk was super close and easy..

What's not to love about the recently re-opened Heist Brewery in NODA? The beer is delightful,…read moreclean, and crisp. The food is expertly prepared and compliments the beer perfectly. The service (shoutout to our waiter/bartender peanut) was friendly, conversational, and well executed. The Parmesan garlic fries were fried well and had good flavor, but could've use a little more flavor from oil or seasoning. The onion rings were nearly perfect and my friend said they were the best she's ever had. The buffalo chicken wrap was spicy, sweet, and tangy from sauces, giving it a wonderful complex collection of flavors. The Greek flatbread was good but could've use have done with more meat and less feta and tzatziki. The balance was off, but I think they could perfect it if they gave it a try.

Absolutely amazing. Awesome restaurant, beautifully decorated…read more Probably one of the top five burgers I've ever had in my life. My wife had the pork shank. Probably would've been good with Rice as the Chef commented. We had the cheesecake for dessert. Very interesting deconstructed version. We will definitely be back.

Atmosphere was great, service was impeccable although I do personally hate when a server promotes…read morethat they will take extra gratuities when a 20% is automatically included. A bit cheeky but kind of also very standard today. We ate in a private room which was also nice. The biggest problem was the food although I am strictly basing this on the one dish I had which was the meatballs. Not very tasty, rather heavy as well. However, the other diners had a multitude of dishes which did look like they enjoyed although I am getting really over the prices that these restaurants are gouging, I mean charging. Although you can supposedly get validated parking, I was told to simply show my receipt. Terrific if there is anyone around or anyone that answers the call box but neither is the case probably after 5. Otherwise, parking costs are very expensive.

Business travel usually means conference coffee, banquet chicken, and meals scheduled with military…read moreprecision. But one evening in downtown Charlotte, I had to fend for myself and "rough it" in search of dinner within walking distance of my hotel. Enter Ink N Ivy. From the moment I walked in, the place struck a nice balance -- lively without being chaotic, stylish without trying too hard. I was greeted warmly and promptly seated in a booth, exactly as requested. My server appeared almost instantly with a Diet Coke, plenty of ice, and the all-important lemon. A professional already. For dinner, I ordered the Brussels sprouts appetizer along with the salmon salad, making the only sensible culinary adjustment possible: swapping goat cheese for blue cheese. The food arrived quickly and, to my delight, was genuinely excellent. The Brussels sprouts were crispy, flavorful, and addictive -- though I couldn't help thinking a light balsamic drizzle might have elevated them from "very good" to "food critic dramatically closes notebook in approval" territory. But who am I to challenge what is clearly a guarded house formula? The salmon salad was enormous, fresh, and beautifully balanced, while the candied pecans deserved their own standing ovation. Sweet, crunchy, and dangerously snackable. Now, the service itself was terrific, but the true standout of the evening -- and something rarely mentioned in reviews -- was the busboy. Dining alone gives you time to observe the rhythm of a restaurant, and this young man was the heartbeat of the operation. The second a table opened up, he moved with urgency and purpose, clearing and cleaning everything meticulously while somehow remaining calm, polite, and professional. I spoke with him briefly, and he left a bigger impression on me than many managers I've encountered over the years. He clearly took immense pride in his work, and it showed. Given the opportunity, I have no doubt he could succeed in a much larger role someday. Every restaurant has staff members keeping the machine running behind the scenes -- this young man was "that guy." Glad I stopped in. Good food, great vibe, welcoming atmosphere, and one unforgettable member of the staff.

Very disappointed! We should have known this wasn't going to be a good experience since the place…read morewas practically empty on Saturday night and most restaurants in the area had long waits or stopped taking walk ins. We were seated right away but waited 20 mins to be recognized by a waitress. We ordered basic wings, shrimp and fries platters with side of okra. The shrimp platter was fine but the wings came out with the wrong sauce and had to be sent back and the okra was cold. As we seat there we observed a customer come from outside on the patio to pick up their own drink off the bar. We observed the bartender vaping behind the bar. Yuck!!! We had to request the manager and he did take the okra off the bill but really had no answer to what we observed. I don't believe I will be back anytime soon, there are just too many other restaurants in the Charlotte Uptown area more deserving of my money.