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We visited this pub on our first trip to Charlotte. The Guinness Stew and Potato Cakes were very tasty. Our server was friendly and fast. Our beers were never empty before we had a refill. Great place!
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(Only commenting on Ri Ra as a bar as I have not tried the food) Get some more staff! This place is terribly understaffed, on a Friday night there should not be only 2 bartenders for a packed bar. Easily takes 10 min to get a drink. I like the space and the patio but it means nothing if I can't get a drink.
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Came here for some drinks after a rehearsal dinner. I can't speak about the food but the bartender and service was great. I expected a Friday night in downtown Charlotte to be busy and hard to get drinks but it wasn't that hard. Yes, it was busy but the bartenders were on top of it. They seemed to get to each person quickly and made the drinks quickly. I was very impressed. The drink prices seems on par for what you would expect as well. I liked it and the atmosphere of the bar.
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Just had an Angus beef blue cheese burger with onions mushrooms and cheese that was out of this world.
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Was visiting from Chicago and this place rivals any of the best Irish pubs out there. The ambiance is great, with the traditional wood paneling everywhere. Plenty of tvs for us to watch the games. We came in for a late brunch and it's was so delicious. My coffee came in it's own French press (which I will now buy for myself) and the breakfast sandwich had bangers, ham, cheese, bacon and egg on a toasted brioche bun. I made everyone at the table try it! If I ever happen to be in Charlotte again, I won't move from that bar. Haha better than epicenter!
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This review is of their Ri Ra Sandwhich shop around the corner since there is no separate listing for this shop. Stopped here because I've never been before, so I ordered the old faithful Reuben. Pretty hard to screw up, right? Well they managed to serve me a sandwhich that was barely eatable as the corned beef in it was like leather....very hard and chewy. The sandwhich was small. For $9 I'd expect a LOT more. The Rose Sauce wasn't as flavorful as I would expect. Not a very good sandwhich.\n\nService was iffy at best. The young lady behind the counter was very nice and personable, but the other two seemed like they didn't want to be there...aloof is the appropriate term.\n\nThe ONLY saving grace were the Keogh's Dubliner Irish Cheese and Onion Potato Crisps imported from Ireland. If this place is going to rely on packaged potato chips to save them they won't be in business long.\n\nSo a SMALL sandwhich, chips and a 20oz bottle of diet coke set me back $14 with tip. That is a LOT for a LESS than adequate sandwhich. I will not be coming back.\n\nNOT recommended!
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Just average unfortunately. The good: My drink...dark and stormy is going to be my new standby. The mediocre: Everything else.\n\nBurger was just so so as were the fries. The burger was the 704...I honestly can't remember if It even came w/ the pickle chips. The really really low point of the meal was the desert. The bread pudding was ice cold and hard as a rock. It did come smothered with a caramel sauce, but that couldn't save it. When asked how our food was I was honest and could tell the waiter was taken aback. I mean seriously, don't ask me if you don't wanna know. I was polite about it, but said that the dessert was just average. And questioned why it was cold. Bread pudding is always warm no? He also got docked a few points for twice trying to take my plate while I still had more then half of my food left. He actually removed my girlfriend's drink while she was still working on it! \n\nIt was nice to have a late night eating option in uptown, but unless someone else wants to go I won't be back.
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Lights too low, music too loud, not many people inside, drinks too expensive. Plus it costs 5$ just to get in. Def not worth it. Try some where else!
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Went here for a corporate dinner. Had the finger sandwiches (chicken, pulled pork, and something else), chips and spinach dip, lobster cakes, and potato cakes. \n\nOnly tried the pulled pork, which was good, but others said the chicken sandwich disappointed. Lobster and potato cakes could have been better - too salty imo.\n\nSpinach dip the only saving grace. Oh, and their lemon bar dessert.
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Superb service and reliably fine food from this family owned restaurant. Briskly busy at lunchtime, relaxed at night, always comfortable. A pleasure!
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Tasty appetizers and dishes. Pungent sauces. Quick delivery. Excellent choice for Chinese food in Charlotte.
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Great food, beautiful environment. Not super authentic but as far as Americanized Chinese food goes this place was super good. Also lots of veggie options and sizable quantities.
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I'd say this is one of the more consistent lunch places in uptown. I usually get the dynasty noodles with a side hot sauce and the food always comes out pretty quickly. I guess they've got to keep the food moving since there's always a crowd during lunch hour. I wouldn't say that it's the best Chinese food I've ever had, but it definitely is one of the best Chinese places in Charlotte.
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I had carryout. Very quick but kinda confusing to find the place. I was expecting good things because the reviews seem to rave about this place but honestly I was really disappointed. The food is mediocre, I have had WAY better and I can't say that anything I had was really that great. I'll be looking for a different chinese place to eat at.
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I have had Chinese food in a bunch of different cities, including NYC and San Francisco to name a few. So far I have not found a good Chinese food place here in Charlotte. If you go to Soho for pick up don't follow their address to the T because it is actually on the other side of the building next to Fuel Pizza. Call ahead when you are about 5 minutes away and they will come outside to deliver your food. As far as the food goes, the dumplings are a little too doughy but the sauce is quite good. I would not recommend the spring rolls they are kinda bland. I am not going to X this place out just yet I may give it another shot. Still looking for a good Chinese Food place here in Charlotte wish me luck!
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Me, the fine newcomer Elizabeth A. and Heather X., went here on a rainy Friday at 330pm and I left wanting to come back the next day.\n\nThey still were serving lunch at 330 which ROCKED for moi, who is a chronic late luncher since my job lets me sleep in a bit :) Parking in the Hearst Tower lot is the best idea since they validate your ticket, so be sure to bring it in with you!\n\nA smaller place than I expected, there's a great, mellow vibe here. The lights that hang over the tables are beautifully warm with medium colored wood and soft white bulbs inside frosted glass. While empty when we arrived, I can definitely see this place being crowded at lunchtime between 1130-130 so heads up on that! Calling it in seemed to be a pretty good option and one that was utilized alot while we were there!\n\nStarting off with crab ragoons and asian fresh rolls, we shared and IMO the crab ragoons really shone about and beyond. The fresh rolls were good, but I wasn't a fan of the sauce they came with (reminded me of an Indian fig sort of thick sauce) and the duck sauce wasn't meshing well with it either.\n\nI ordered the General Tofu and while I feel like I'm piggy-backing onto Elizabeth's review, it was true that the tofu was PERFECT. I mean, HOLYYYY MOTHER THIS IS PERFECT. From the fry (not overly but not soggy under), to the sauce (I asked for it extra spicy, and they delivered!), to the picking of your own veggie (I choose brocoli which came out not mushy, not stiff but the almost unreachable middle ground) and the delish spring roll (something is added to this that is not in most - no clue what but it makes it hearty but still light).\n\nThe service was attentive, kind and accommodating, the space was intimate yet casual and the food was stellar. That's a WIN WIN WIN in my book! Enjoy!
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This is some of the best Chinese delivery I've ever had, and I've gotten delivery in Soho, NYC before! A bit pricey for delivery, but after you have a bite you'll know why. Scrumptious! Quick delivery too!
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It is my opinion there are no good Chinese restaurants Uptown, and Soho Bistro continues to prove me right.\n\nI have been here two or three times now, and I tend to order the more \""authentic,\"" or less popular items such as the beef noodle soup, Japanese ramen, and they have both let me down.\n\nAlso, whenever I come here for dinner I am literally the only customer in the dining area. I think that Soho Bistro must really be only a lunch place.
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Awesome! Went for dinner last night with a group of four. Two chicken dishes, two shrimp dishes: Sesame shrimp, Szechuan shrimp, Honey Lemon Chicken, Tangerine Chicken. The flavors were amazing, but I hate eating dark meat. I'm deducting a star for that. We had a great little server and we couldn't have been happier!!! We will be back for sure.
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First pointer: Although the address says N. Tryon, the entrance to this place is on College St (back side of Hearst Tower) so you can decide where to park. We parked at Church and 5th thinking it was just around the corner but then had to walk two blocks which wasn't a pleasant walk on our way back from dinner when it got chilly and rainy.\n\nAmbiance: Intimate. Soft lighting and pleasant music. We went at a time when the restaurant wasn't crowded. Only 4 tables were occupied, but I believe this place must be packed for lunch.\n\nService was courteous and our food arrived in reasonable time. Our server kept our glasses full.\n\nWe ordered the Summer Roll and Hot and Sour Soup. The Summer Rolls were as good as any others (they all taste the same) but the veggies were fresh. The Hot and Sour soup was good (we split it). For the entree we had the Mongolian chicken, which was mind blowing. It had just the right amount of spice, hot enough to open up my blocked sinuses, but not overly spicy. The flavors perfectly melded. The portions were large enough. Me and my boyfriend left the place with full tummies and some leftover Mongolian chicken.
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We had lunch here during a rather unbusy Saturday. Most places in this area seem to only serve dinner on Saturday so this was one the few seemingly vegan-friendly Saturday lunch spots.\n\nSad to say, my entree was a little bland. It was a tofu, vegetables, and wide rice noodles entree. It surely looked spectacular with the varied vibrant colors and large portion size, but it failed to delivery on tastiness! No bother, I drowned the sucker in chile sauce and soy sauce until it was more edible. The tofu spring rolls appetizer suffered from a similar tastelessness. \n\nAt least service was prompt and everything was salvageable with a little doctoring up. I suspect that the omnivore dishes may be more palatable as my companion didn't seem bothered, but she is polite gal, so who knows! The large portion size did permit me to chow down again later, which is always appreciated when I am about to possibly spend all night throwing back drinks, with little or no vegan options immediately available. \n\nI don't know, I'm willing to gander Soho Bistro is probably not too bad for most diners, but it just didn't do it for me!
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Food is decent, but service is no good. I was here before a couple of years and did not want to go back because of the service. Unfortunately, went in for lunch today and had a similar experience with service. I know I won't make the same mistake again!
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The service was good and the food came out very soon after we ordered. The menu is extensive and has many different options of Thai and Chinese dishes. The menu offers anything from soup to noodle dishes to stir fry. I ordered their spicy soup with shrimp and it was very good and actually spicy and had a lot of veggies in it. The restaurant itself is but small but went during the week and it wasn't crowded at all! I would definitely eat here again and it's very close to the arena!
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This is located in the heart of downtown. Food is average and service is not bad. Will be busy during peak lunch hours from 11:30 to 1:30 PM. But take out is very fast. \n\nI have been going here for past 7 years and one thing that sucks big time is the two Cantonese women who manages this place. They have no idea what is a good service in a restaurant means. They are rude. Literally rude. Half the time you don't understand what they speak in English. No in this restaurant are polite. They serve food as if they are serving people in homeless place. And they never treat you as patrons by the way. \n\nAm I eating and dining there ? \""No\"". I am try taking out? \""Yes\""\n\nLocation : 4/5\nAmbience: 3/5\nService: 2/5\nFood: 2.5/5
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Excellent food and excellent service. Wait staff is always very attentive, constantly refilling drinks, etc. Lunch rush does make for a bit of a wait, but there are only so many tables. Highly recommended.
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We stayed at the Holiday Inn Center City for a trip and happened to visit Soho Bistro for dinner on a rainy evening. The restaurant is clean, well laid out and appealing. The staff was exceptionally friendly and our waiter was a young man who was very eager to please. Unfortunately, the food was sub-par. The egg roll and scallion pancakes were hot and tasty, but our entrees were disappointing. I ordered honey walnut chicken and was served honey walnut shrimp. This wouldn't have been a big deal, but I have a shellfish allergy. They corrected the error, but when the chicken was served, it was burned and it was clear that the veggie garnishes were transferred from one plate to the other. My dinner companion ordered noodles which he described as tasting like watered down spaghetti with weak curry sauce. I can't stress how nice the people were, but the food portion could use a visit from Kitchen Nightmares.
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I've been going to this place for a few years now, and every time I go it loses another star and another chance. It used to be the best place to get Chinese food but recently it has gotten really gross. Today was the last straw. I got the Steamed Chicken Dumplings and a order of Edamame to go. The dumplings had no taste other than salt, the dough was so think and chewy I didn't eat my last two. The worst part were the soy beans. Half of them rotten, no salt, no seasonings, just plan nasty and I tossed about half of the order. Come on guys I know you can do better!
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I last reviewed Soho Bistro in mid-2011, and last night my young daughter and I popped in there for dinner before a show. I thought I'd provide an updated review!\n\nThe place is still awesome. The atmosphere is still peaceful and quiet, and the wait staff efficient and polite.\n\nWe ordered four items off the menu: scallion pancakes, crab wontons, tangerine chicken and sesame shrimp. The scallion pancakes were just as good as they ever were. The crab wontons were a bit disappointing - we were expecting something closer to crab Rangoon (based on the description) but these are more grainy than creamy. The filling almost looked like cous cous or quinoa. Despite this, we ate all but two of them, so they were still good.\n\nMy tangerine chicken was OUTSTANDING. From first bite to last, it was delicious and is my new favorite thing. My daughter's sesame shrimp was also delicious (she let me have a bite) although she thought it was a little too sweet.\n\nStaff was quick to refill drinks throughout the meal, and our total bill for dinner was $38 - a relative bargain considering we had two appetizers, two entrees and multiple refills on my daughter's soda. \n\nI continue to recommend this place for good Chinese food at a great price. Can't wait until my next event uptown so that I can dine here again!
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Have you ever been to a sports bar where there is no games on? Enough said. If I must give you more reason why you can skip this place, the food is completely commercialized and forgettable, and the there is not a whole lot going on here. You are far better off at Stool Pigeons or even Cans.
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Can you say, \""Ug?\"" So, there are lots of TVs and there was the same game on, for all 40 sets. This seemed quite bizarre. Also, why have 4 screens when you can have one huge one? Why advertise fresh squeezed lemonade, when it's from a package? Why give french fries with most of them burned? Why not have a vegetarian burger in addition to all the artery clogging ones? The reason for the one star, was that our waitress was cool and very courteous.
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Lack of Atmosphere (Even during sporting events)\n\nFood is terrible.\n\nBartender/Waitress were incredibly rude....\n\nEverybody has bad days, they should not be this bad.....
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So, I don't know WHY we decided to stop into this sports bar for some lunch during our Charlotte trip, oh wait, yes I do remember. It's because we were starving to death and sick of walking in the 100 degree weather. \n\nAnyway, I still regret stopping in as I'm sure there are a million better places in the area to go. The service was terrible, granted we think the guy may have been new, but it was overall awkward and just odd. I don't really want a side of 'uncomfortable' with my mushroom swiss burger. (I also don't want to be asked what kind of cheese I want on my mushroom SWISS burger). \n\nPricing was a little high, food was decent, service was pretty bad but more than anything I'm just mad at myself that I didn't do a bit more research. Definitely should have found a local lunch gem that would have satisfied my appetite and need for a great cultural experience. There's always next time.
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Found a long black hair in my burger. The buns were cold the meat patty was overcooked (asked for medium) and very thin. The side salad was decent, the tea tasted like crap and the food took foreeeeever to come. The waitress shifted from friendly to rude and then back I was thinking about asking her if she had a evil twin sister or something.
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Oy. Why do I do this to myself.\n\nThe service was fine, but nothing about the food was edible. First of all, five dollars for stale tortilla chips and \""homemade\"" salsa (clearly from a can).\n\nThe chicken wings tasted like fake butter and rubber. \n\nIt's my fault, I guess.
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Shame on me for not consulting Yelp prior to going here but I was uptown with my 6 y/o and she was in charge of finding somewhere to eat and chose this spot. \n\nThe service was fine, place was empty because it was early so if the service had been bad I would have been even less impressed.\n\nThe kids menu was quite pathetic AND expensive! $6.00 for two small hamburgers? And when I say small I'm talking like half dollar size burgers...thus the reason we followed up dinner at TCBY (silver lining :)!)\n\nI had the Thai beef salad and it had about 6 strips of beef. Definition of strip = about 3 inches long and 1/4 inch wide...again pathetic. Flavor was ok but the lack of real substance was overbearing to anything else.\n\nMy advice....avoid it and keep it movin!
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I don't know who of my group picked this place out, but they never owned up to it. \n\nThe service was absolutely terrible. The waitress was practically all but ignoring us. We only got offered one round of drinks, never asked if we wanted a second round. We had to ask for our silverware/napkins after our food came, and did not get it until at least 10 minutes later about halfway through the meal. All the while watching the group of guys next to us get service repeatedly (when they asked her to get something, she would immediately come back to their table, not disappear for 10 minutes then have to be asked again when she did finally return). Aside from just being terrible, she was also unfriendly. \n\nAs for the food, all my friends seemed to enjoy/appreciate their meals. For about 8-10$, you get a huge sandwich/burger and a side of fries. Except $8 for a basket of chip and cheese dip is ridiculously overpriced to me.\n\nAs a vegetarian, it was entirely another matter for me. Not wanting a \""veggie\"" burger, I ordered the buffalo blue cheese dip + potato wedges/chips + vegetables off the appetizer menu. What was delivered was a basket of chips and cheese dip. When I asked the waitress if I was correct that the menu listed vegetables as well, she said \""yeah, it should come with it\"" as if I was asking too much for the kitchen to produce what the menu says. It wasn't actually until I explained the vegetable part was the reason I ordered this dish that she \""offered\"" to get them for me. She disappears. Ten minutes later, my friends halfway through their meal, no vegetables in sight, but at least we have silverware and napkins now. Five minutes later, she hears us loudly complaining, and says shes told the kitchen twice now.. yeah right. Another ten minutes later, we're complaining real loud now, to ourselves because no staff member is in sight. Soon the manager appears and says the vegetables will be out soon and apologizes. My cheese dip and potato chips are not semi-warm, at best. He returns, and in a pretentiously apologetic manner sets done a plate and gets ready to scurry off before I can complain about: THREE 6-inch cuts of celery, and TWO 4-inch by 1-inch hunks of a carrot, completely RAW. It took them 25 minutes to bring this out to me, and then act as if this would suffice without any compensation. We immediately asked for a box and a discount. \n\nYes, he discounted us 10% of our final bill, which I think came out to deducting my cheese dip and chips, plus half of my beer. The waitress brought it out as one check too, not asking if us 2 men and 2 women (obviously 2 couples), would have wanted the check split.\n\nThe kicker: the sidewalk sign outside their door read \""Charlotte's Finest\"" ... Methinks not.
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I only gave them 1 star because 0 wasn't an option. Food was mediocre (fries were cold), and we haven't seen our waitress in 45 minutes (writing this review while waiting to ask for the check). I'll write another review tomorrow if I'm still here waiting.
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Slow service I can handle (took about 20 mintues to get two glasses of water) and we were there over an hour and a half (during a slow time) to get two cheesesteaks. \n\nAverage food, expected, just looking for something quick and close. \n\nThe icing on the cake was when the waitress lost my credit card. Now I realize this could easily happen, however she didn't bother to tell me that she lost it. Finally after her being gone 20 minutes with my card, we found her and asked her what the delay was, to which she responded \""did I by chance give you back your credit card?\"" My first thought was TELL ME RIGHT AWAY SO I CAN CALL THE BANK!!!!!!! I told her that and her response was \""I know, but I was so embarrassed.\"" Luckily, they found our card eventually, but if someone else had found it, they could do a lot of damage in 20 minutes with all the shops around there.\n\nAs a side note, during our LONG HORRIBLE experience, two other groups came in and left after about 20 minutes of not even having a waiter/waitress say boo to them. I wish we had seen their experiences before we ordered.\n\nI wish 0 stars was an option, I would have chosen it!
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We were staying at the hotel it's located in (The Marriott) and we couldn't go anywhere because it was raining. Horrible experience.\n\nFirst we got in and had to search for a table. Once we found one (which was dirty) we waited about 10 minutes for the server to clean it. Once we finally sat, she took our drink orders and came back soon after for our dinner orders. I asked which was her favorite from the sandwhiches and she said the philly. LIAR!\n\nBesides the fact that it took 45 MIN, yes 45 for us to get out food, when the food got there it was all really shitty. The meat inside my philly was burnt to a crisp along with the cheese which was so burnt, parts of it were black. The bread was cold and hard. Fries were ok. By this point, we were so hungry, we just ate. After we were sitting with our plates in front of us for about 20 min, I decided to get up and go get the checks myself. She gave them to me and I walked them to my table myself, took the credit cards myself and gave them to her. We had to go, it was getting way too late.\n\nGranted, it was St. Patricks day and the place was packed, but when that happens, you need to ask for help.
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This is a sports bar off the lobby of the Marriott Center City in Charlotte, NC. This is not a big place, but laid out to be a sports bar with a lot of monitors. Went here a night during final four (Basket Ball). The bar was not to noisy and the server was very attentive. They have a good selection of beer (however their dispenser of draft was out of service). How can you have a bar with no draft beer? I got a Sam Adams (in a bottle). Tried their Philly Cheese Steak. That is probably the worst Philly cheese steak I have had in my life (and I used to live in Philadelphia). The meat was burnt, the onions were fried beyond belief and the cheese was very greasy. The fries were OK. \n\nIn summary a great location, great server, beer so-so and food not up to par. Sorry guys you really need to repair the beer machine and hire a cook.
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As for a place to spend money uptown I'd skip it. The bar is ok, the food is ok, it's nothing special. It's a convenience sort of thing, I'd imagine if I was in from out of town and looking for something quick to eat, a place to shoot the bull, and I was staying upstairs in the Marriott I would be ok with it. The only reason I give it a measly 2 stars is because there are better options all around, this sort of competition should have been motivation to update the menu and decor. \n\nMy best experience here: We used it for a Sunday brunch my family put on during our wedding weekend. For that experience the food was great, the service was excellent, but that is not their \""normal\"" operation. \n\nI guess if it's raining out and you are stuck and have no place to go I'd check it out. But under any other circumstances you'd probably get a better meal by walking a half block in any direction.
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When I first moved here in 1995 this and Ri Ra was the only 2 places downtown. I said to myself, why the hell the I move here. Charlotte has grown. This place is a regular guy beer and wing joint. It is affordable, not stuffy and you can kick back and be yourself. The prices are reasonable. Darryhl is a nice lady and a great barttender
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A friend from Chapel Hill came to visit us yesterday and we decided to take him to downtown Charlotte. Since most locations were closed, we decided to stop at Champions, it was either that or Hooters. The environment seemed so uninviting, I was the only female in the room, but its a sports bar so whatever. We all ordered food from their ridiculously priced menu. Food quality, meh. I ordered the BLT which was about $10. When my food came out, the chicken was cold. It tasted like it was refrigerated from days ago. The only thing I liked was their ranch sauce. The bar was noisy for only a few guys being there and there were TV's everywhere! It was kind of uncomfortable.
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Went in for a couple drinks and food. It was so slow that I actually asked one of the employees if they were closing. With that being said, drinks came out pretty fast but that was it... waited about 15 minutes for the bartender to take our order which we cashed out and moved on to another place to eat. There were more employees in the restaurant than guests, and ironically there were a couple of them enjoying a meal, at a table in the Dining room, in front of customers who couldn't even order an appetizer in a reasonable time. No management present that we could see. Seems like a place that has given up.
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Everytime I travel to Charlotte and stay at the Marriott City Center I visit Champions. Consistency builds trust. Trust is how a business thrives. The cheese fries are a must but add jalape\u00f1os and get an ice cold draft; some great selections are available. \nThe service is always so friendly and outgoing!!\nLove all the options to catch the latest in sports entertainment!
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Great food, friendly attentive staff.\n\nMy boyfriend and I came for lunch around 11:30am. There were only a few people in the restaurant; however, the bartender was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the Grilled chicken BLT and it was very tasty. My boyfriend ordered the Thai Beef Salad and I tried the beef and it was amazing. He said the salad was great!\n\nSince we were staying at The Marriott, we came back around 11pm after seeing a movie and the bar was full. The bartenders were friendly. I had the Peach Margarita which was delicious but was a little heavy on the peach. My boyfriend had the Triple C Rail Pale Ale. It's a decent local beer.
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The Marriott City Center has a great location close to everything. The rooms have been recently renovated and the restaurants and bars in the hotel do a nice job. \n\nThe rooms are \""Marriott practical\"" meaning that all the things that you need to have a successful trip whether business or pleasure are there. Nice work area with plenty of outlets, but they still charge for an Internet connection ($12.95 per day), sweet bed linens (if you like them alot, you can purchase them through a catalog in the room) and a bathroom stocked with Bath and Body works products. There is a HD flat screen TV in the room and a dock for your iPod but missing was a mini-bar which I thought was a standard in Marriott rooms. Oh well. . . . .no Pringles and beer for me! \n\nBut what pushed this to a 4 star review for me was the high level of service that I got during my stay. From the moment that I checked in I was taken care of. My room reservation and keys were ready to go when I got there. They lent me an umbrella to stave off the snowstorm that was raging outside. I was greeted at every turn by management and staff alike and room service even ran back downstairs to get me a straw when my Bloody Mary came without one. Every one was courteous and polite. \n\nIn the small points department, know before you go that the walls between the rooms in this hotel are not that thick. Trust me- I spent the night in the room next to the couple who was celebrating Valentines Day over and over and over again. Instead of \""getting a room\"", maybe they should have \""stayed at home\"". Yikes! Even the TV couldn't drown out their \""delight\"" in having a king sized bed. Let's just say it sounded like they got their money's worth. \n\nThat aside-Marriott's are a good choice for their consistency across all variables. I'll stay here again the next time I'm in the \""Queen City\"".
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When it comes to checking in to a hotel, I'm all about fast efficient service. Charlotte's Marriott City Center could be a role model for other hotel establishments. Valet parking, for instance. While many people prefer to self park, there are those of us who would rather not schlep our belongings across a dark parking ramp after a few hours worth of travel. I can appreciate the simplicity of someone waiting for you to open your front door, assist with your heavy luggage, and hand you a valet ticket, smiling throughout the entire exchange. \n\nImmediate recognition as you approach the front desk is key to happy patrons. I grit my teeth when I am left standing for a few minutes while staff members \""pretend\"" not to see you while finishing up their previous business. A simple acknowledgement is always appreciated in such situations, but it amazes me how many times the front desk staff resorts to momentary ignorance. Not here though. Big smiles, and a fast, efficient exchange of information. After a quick run down of restaurant times, hotel updates and the fitness room location, I was on my way to my room. \n\nMarriott does well with creating a comfortable home away from home: comfy desk chair, ample desk space with plenty of outlets, and my personal favorite, the ipod docking station. There is something so nice about listening to your favorite play list while working away on your laptop. Bummed that wifi is not free (especially when my wireless card is having issues). If Panera Bread offers free wifi, I think a full service Marriott should too. \n\nGreat location in the heart of downtown Charlotte, the City Center will be my first choice.
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Marriott City Center is the host with the most! Beside the Westin this hotel has all the happenings. This is by far one of the best Marriotts that I have ever stayed in based on comfort, entertainment, location, and amenities. \n\nStarbucks check, by now those of you who read my reviews should know that SB is a symbol of civilization that comforts me when I am away from home. Friends know old lady Toya will be getting a basic tall coffee to kickstart a day of activities. This one is complete with Charlotte souvenirs, pickled jams, and veggies from local farmers-nice idea. \n\nThe gym was clean and all the equipment was new. I'm talking about USB ports in the elliptical machine new! I worked out 2 days in row and the 2nd day I got into the whirlpool, which was big enough for about 10 people. Pool great for laps, lemon water, lockers, fresh towels neatly stacked, attendants on hand. Nice workout area. \n\nThe Cutter's Cigar bar which I talk about in a separate review and Champions Sports bar with lots of TVs and good lookin men standing around in grape clusters. Too bad you can't pluck one when while you with one. (Just jokin)\n\nThe hotel breakfast was very good, complete with brunch buffet or seperate selections. All the usual stuff belgain waffles, omlette stations, hot cereals, breakfast meats, All for a very affordable price about $10-15.\n\nThe rooms were comfortable, the first time my bed ever had too many pillows. All your electronic docking stations available, a nice view of the city, large sink, huge chrome shower head that could rinse a small elephant (luv those), but oddly enough no fridge.\n\nThrough out the weekend the hotel gave little hospitality gatherings, its rumored they had free drinks. This is a great place to stay, getaways to hotels like this keep me sane.
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I'm really starting to rack up those Marriott points now. I can't even remember all the Marriott's I've stayed at, but I do remember all the good ones. This one is definitely in the top 10. The location couldn't be better, and although the building seems a little old, the rooms were typical of the more modern Marriotts. What put this one over the top was the Concierge Lounge on the 18th floor. Most lounges are simple, bare-bones and offer only just enough. The lady who ran this did a wonderful job of keeping things stocked and clean. She even made a pretty good smoothie (healthy too) and offered plenty of fruit for breakfast. They even had San Pellegrino. Too bad Kristin wasn't there to take it all.\n\n4 stars for the best Concierge Lounge of all the Marriotts I've been. The rest of the hotel is basic and room service did an adequate job. The normal rate (over $200) is a little price, but the location is very central.\n\nValet = $18, self-park = $12
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I stayed here for a corporate holiday party that was held in their large ballroom and really enjoyed myself. The rooms were satisfactory and the suites were great for post-party gathering. The event itself was beautiful and the food was really great. I really liked the event space layout and the staff was phenomenal. Best of all, the hotel is so centrally located that we were able to walk to all the places we needed to go the next morning. I would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Charlotte.
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This hotel is in a great location and the rooms are good enough. The staff is friendly and there is a fantastic restaurant located in the lobby. So, why only 2 stars you ask? I'm traveling on business, like many people who come to this town, and I cannot come close to expressing my frustration with the wireless internet. ...........................\n\nLet me take a moment to calm myself.\n\n\nIt's horrible. Paying per device seems silly when it's not uncommon for people to have a few devices, but that's not my biggest issue. My complaint is that I'm having to refresh my wireless connection every 3 minutes on my iPad. It's absolutely maddening. I wouldn't be as concerned if I were here for pleasure. The ability to work from my room is pretty critical when traveling on business. I've never had connection issues on my device, so I'm confident it's not the problem. Over the past two nights, I have spent more time waiting on/refreshing my connection than actual productive time online.
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Really nice hotel close to everything in the uptown area. Most importantly it's away from the noise in the evening.Walk one block to all of the bars on the ave or Epic center. Epic Center area is really loud at night which makes this hotel ideal since its one block away from the noise
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First, my disclaimers... I have a pretty negative stance on tobaco smoke; especially cigars. I'm here on business from Oregon and not only don't smoke cigars, but it wouldn't dawn on me that a hotel would support a cigar bar. But then, this is the South, and we're in tobacco country (sadly). I'm a public health professional, and am pretty mortified that the National Association of Public Health Institutes would choose to hold a conference in a hotel that not only had a cigar bar, but reeked of stale cigar smoke. But, to give them the benefit of the doubt, I'm sure they never thought to ask.\n\nSo, you get where this is going, right? Walking into the hotel, it smelled stale. They sent me to a room (on the 8th floor) that smelled totally moldy - I kept wondering if they had been involved in a flood - did Hurricane Sandy hit here? I thought another room might help. The second room they sent me to was either occupied, or someone had decided to have their dinner there. I asked for a third.\n\nRoom three doesn't smell much better. Again, stale and moldy. But I finally got it - it's the entire hotel. The elevators reek from old cigar smoke, and the entire building is permiated by this acrid odor. I can't wait to hear what the public health people have to say about this tomorrow. Meanwhile, I have to tolerate being in this building for the next two days. And I already have a headache. The things I put up with for my job...
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What's that smell?\nNot sure if it is me but the rooms in that hotel have a weird smell very noticeable when I show up on Sundays. Some kind of wet used socks flavor ... I guess I get used to it and get less affected the rest of the week. \nBesides that, nothing really fancy or weird about that hotel ... just another full service Marriott. The breakfast for those with lounge access is pretty good though and the attendant is really nice! I like the quiche every morning rotating variety everyday.\nA big thank to the night shift for going the extra mile and moving us to a conference room and providing refreshments after seeing us struggling in the lobby at 2AM trying to complete a deliverable while they were cleaning up.
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I recently stayed here because the conference I was attending was held here. In terms of accommodations -- this place was very nice! The rooms were spotless and the housekeeping service was just great. I have to say, the staff really went out of their way to make sure everything was smooth, from check-in to check-out. (They even have a luggage service, attended by helpful staff.)\n\nThe hotel was in a great part of town too -- it was within walking distance of Epicentre which has a lot of restaurants.\n\nIf I were in the area again, I'd definitely consider staying here again.
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Three friends & I [all in our twenties] stayed in a hotel room here overnight. The decor is beautiful, and the service was quick and easy. The concierge gave us free covers into the local bars at the epicentre so be sure to ask. The room was beautiful, the beds were comfortable, and it was a great price to stay downtown. It was a great hotel experience!
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I had such high hopes! The person who greeted me was wonderful and took care of my large bag and car. But my room is outdated and smells like there has been a massive leak. In the hall there are mops and vacuums. Not a good sign. Is it tomorrow yet when I get to check out? This place is not worth the price!
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This Marriott is in a great location if you have business in downtown Charlotte and they have done a good job of keeping it up to date and providing value for the money. Parking is not the greatest, but this is downtown in a major city.
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Only 2 stars for location. Rooms are humid and smell like wet dog. Worst hotel I have yet to stay in as a consultant.
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Charlotte Marriott city center is a nice hotel located in the perfect part of downtown. They have a decent sports bar and a good restaurant with reasonable \""hotel restaurant\"" prices.\n\nMany decent clubs and high-end restaurants are within walking distance.\n\nThe rooms are comfortable with a large desk for working. +lots of plugs\n\nShower is hot, a good thing, and towels are soft and fresh. (I only mention this because some hotels have a strange chemical smell on their towels after being washed)\n\nFriendly, southern staff
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Very comfortable hotel. The front desk staff is always so nice. I have hosted several meetings here and the complete experience has always been favorable. From in-room dining to restaurant options you will not go hungry. \nWalking distance to many great places through out downtown Charlotte. \nI always sleep like a a baby.
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I booked this hotel for the 2014 ACC Championship game. I thought that this hotel, as a host hotel for the game, would offer options for dinner after the game. Wow, I was wrong. We got back around midnight to a line st the only open restaurant where we heard last call was most likely before we could sit down. We decided to try room service... What a mistake. I called the front desk and was told they stopped room service at 11. Wow, 11 closure on a night when they knew most guest would not get back until later. I talked to the duty manager and he was no help at all. His answer was to order pizza. I found all of this very unacceptable. I'm a Platinum Member of the Marriott Rewards program, but I can say I will not stay here again after the lack of preparation they had for game that started at 8:00 pm.
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We love the Marriott because they are usually in great locations and are clean. They belong to a nice corporation. \n\nWe only stayed at this Marriott for a night. Checked in around 11pm. The guest service was awesome as usual. The room a/c didn't feel cool enough but granted we came from Northern Virginia where heat wasn't turned on at night. But it's a perfect location. Within a couple blocks of restaurants and bars. We will definitely be staying here on weekend getaways again.
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Stayed only one night for the Belk Bowl and it was a comfortable & good night. The hotel is very nice & the reps were all hospitable. It is always a relief to be met with a genuine smile when I get to my destination. Our room was clean & comfortable. I slept like a baby & didn't notice any city noise on 10th floor. Breakfast was delicious. I had the traditional French toast...so yummy! Thank you Marriott for another good experience.
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The Light Factory is awesome. It puts on very cool photography exhibits and has a variety of educational programs for digital and film photography for teens and adults. One example: The Light Factory did an amazing photo and art exhibit on post-Katrina New Orleans after taking a group of high school photography students on a trip there.
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This place has some wonderful sandwiches. I work in the building next door so I frequent most of the dowtown (or as they call it uptown) establishments during the week. They offer Boar's Head and normally offer a daily or weekly special. This place gets a 2 b/c they have the worst customer service, the unfriendliest staff, and got a 94.5 on cleaniness rating. Although the sandwiches are good its not worth having some lady bark at you for your order before you can even see the menu. They need to hire some people that can smile.
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Stopped in for a quick bite to eat and I am happy I did. The store front and decor are completely ordinary, but don't be put off by the lack ambiance. My waiter could not have been more pleasant and yet not overbearing at all. He greeted cheerfully and invited me to choose a table.\n\nI received a complimentary salad of crispy fresh lettuce with ginger dressing. A tasty treat to start. I ordered a spicy yellow tail and spider roll which were both well made and tasty. The rice was done perfectly and the sauces complimented the rolls nicely. \n\nThe price was very reasonable. My lunch with salad and two rolls was $ 14.42.\n\nI've been looking for good sushi in Charlotte and have not been able to find it too often. Today, I did. A definite keeper. I will be back!
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I was looking for a new sushi spot, but was somewhat disappointed with the experience. First, I was the only customer, during my entire dining experience..which somewhat scares me. I was seated and served a complimentary salad. The salad was good, but overdressed..crazy overdressed. I ordered the onion soup and egg rolls. The onion soup was basically broth with a few onions, but no real onion flavor, which is what I was hoping for. As for the egg rolls, can I say frozen.\nOnto the sushi. I chose a roll based on the waitresses recommendation, however it had a mango sauce that was so overwhelming I sent it back. I was not offered anything else and was charged for the roll, $13.95, after eating only two pieces. I questioned the server about being charged and she expressed the fact she told me what I was getting and I ordered it. Whoa, was I surprised. I expressed my disappointment and said please do what you need to do. She disappeared and came out with an older women. Upon returning to my table she did remove the roll, but was very unpleasant about it. \nAlthough I appreciate the fact they removed the roll, but was not impressed otherwise and will stick to my other favorites.
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Very tasty! We always get the vegetable tempora because its hard to find good vegetable tempora. It really is outstanding! The house made ginger sauce on the salad is amazing as well! Sometimes the service is a little... non existant. Had to wait a while to get the check. They brought boxes and we waited about 15 minutes after that for the check. There were only 2 other customers in the restaurant.
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When you love your clothes, you need to find a dry cleaner you trust. I can't tell you how many times I've had garments ruined - buttons go awry, seaming comes loose, hemming done unevenly. It's a sad, sad day when your dry cleaner screws up your favorite (insert item of clothing here). Thankfully, I trust Rosa and the crew at Eden Cleaners. They love my clothes almost as much as I do - and that's saying a LOT. \n\nI have thrown just about everything Rosa's way, including alterations, hemming, dry cleaning, pressing, etc. You may pay a bit more here, considering the convenience factor of Uptown. But they do a fabulous job and it's super easy to park in the garage, hop out and enter in \""650\"" on the key pad and someone will let you in through the back door. Easy peasy! *I've also heard that they deliver dry cleaning in the Uptown area but haven't used that service myself. *\n\nIn more than three years only two garments have come back less than perfect and Rosa offered to fix them free of charge both times. They are quick, professional and downright sunny every time I walk in. Oh, and she's remembered my name since 2007 and often asks if I've been working out more. Um, I love you Rosa.\n\nSo, bring your favorite garments over to Eden Cleaners, they will take great care of them...and you.
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When my favorite silk blouse had a run-in with a particularly evil soap dispenser, I knew my regular dry cleaner wouldn't cut it. Nicole W. recommended Eden Cleaners, so I rushed right over. Three days and $7 later, I was reunited with my blouse, looking as good as new. Aaaand, I promptly spilled carnitas and salsa down the front. And once again, Rosa gets my blouse back to me, looking like it had never stepped foot in a Mexican restaurant.\n\nThe best part, every time I stop in, Rosa tells me I'm pretty. Customer for life!
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I don't trust Eden Cleaners. \n\nI used their online service to pick up my laundry. For three days no one called or picked up the clothes. After several calls, I finally spoke to someone. Clothes were picked up and returned. Their service was fine.\n\nWhat bothers the snot out of me is that no one answers the phone as \""Eden Cleaners\"". After they say, \""hello?\"" I have to ask if I've reached Eden cleaners. I can deal with the very broken English, but I can't deal with the non-conventional ways of answering the phone or doing business online.\n\nWhile it's more expensive to have the clothes done at the hotel, at least I know that they'll get done.
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I went to this cleaner for convenience. What a mistake it was. They absolutely destroyed my favorite dress. It went in perfectly fine and came out pink! The woman told me it was not her problem and that they weren't a magic shop! Absolutely terrible service. I have had the dress cleaned before with absolutely no problem. Use at your own risk.
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City Tavern is an attractive restaurant in the heart of uptown Charlotte. They boast a nice menu with a great seafood selection, so we gave it a shot. For starters, we went here on a Saturday night at 8pm and were practically the only ones inside, which is never a good sign. I ordered a mojito, which was really good and refreshing - one of my favorite parts of our experience there. \n\nI ordered the seabass and it really wasn't anything spectacular. This is definitely one of those restaurants that gets the job done, it is clean and the food is OK, but I would probably wouldn't think to go here when looking for a good restaurant on a Saturday night. If you do head over, look for my second favorite part of our experience, our waiter. He was so cool and absolutely hysterical!! I can't remember his name, but look for the guy who looks like Dave Chappelle. You'll get dinner and a show.
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Okay, seriously I do live close by, but the food is pretty decent here and I really like the double deck outdoor seating when its not too hot. Good draught beer and we never seem to have to wait too long. \n\nTry the ahi app and the blackened seafood for dinner.
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I visited Charlotte and decided to go here, cause it was crowded. The wait was 35-50 minutes. I really didn't know what to choose --- so i end up ordering Beer Battered Fish and Chips (os os) and the ribs and chicken combo w/ fries (os os). There was nothing really special about the food. Charlotte doesn't have much to offer when it comes to food =P
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Ate here the other night and would TOTALLY go back. Very spacious, awesome bar and outdoor seating available. I had the Hawaiin Chicken dish - you have to try this, it was incredible! They chicken was so juicy and cooked perfectly, with pineapple sauce on top and rice pilaf underneath. I am craving it again as I type this. It is also very cool to walk into a place and order your beer by saying \""red, ale, amber, port\"" etc. I will definitely be back.
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Stopped by here during a recent swing through Charlotte on biz. I was looking for an relaxed \""Pub-food-plus\"" type of joint with good beer and in Rock Bottom, I found it. \n\nThe bar staff was helpful and generous with samples from their 8ish original beers. The Brown Ale is delicious (and award winning) and my favorite of the group.\n\nWhile Rock Bottom features beer, they hang their hat on food. The nachos were loaded with fixin's, and the chili is chunky and decidedly above-average. \n\nIt's a relaxed, inviting and warm destination for anyone looking for an afterwork drink or evening out.
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I'd have to say it was no where near an awesome experience. We tried to order a pitcher of the IPA and the waitress stops us and is like do you like IPAS? do you know what your ordering? i was like yes i like IPAS im capable of ordering a beer like a grown up. maybe next time be like hey our ipa is exceptionally hoppy compared to other ipas, is that alright for you? After finally ordering a pitcher of beer (there were six of us, so four of us had one beer) the waitress tells us that it is such a high gravity, she says 9% that if any of us have more than three she'll have to start figuring out who the DD is and maybe cut people off. Not only was it an uncomfortable comment, but we looked back at the menu and the beer was only 5.7%. Needless to say none of us wanted to order another round of drinks. Then when the waitress brought out our chili, she told us that the green onions looked nasty and she didn't feel comfortable serving them. I was kind of grossed out by that point. Couldn't you have just lied to me and told me you were out? I don't wanna hear about nasty things in the kitchen, it made me really not want to eat. Luckily the food was good, however the service was reason enough not to return.
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Nothing here really blew me away.. Yeah, it's pretty cool that they brew their own beers and they are located on Tryon but... eh. This spot is one step above an Applebees. Dont get me wrong, I kinda like Applebees. Just dont expect anything amazing. I would suggest sitting outside and enjoying a nice day. That might make it a little better. I would also suggest you try the artichoke/crab dip. That was rather delicious. I would say, give it a try but know.. There are much better places in the city. Enjoy!\n\n-Ian M.
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The only really great thing I can say about Rock Bottom is their location, it was perfect right before going out on a Friday night, but that's it. Their menu is WAY overpriced, with nothing really great on it. I just got the nachos (found as an appetizer) and my friend got the burger. The nachos were overcooked and semi-stale. The beer was decent, it's just draft beer here. Service was good and the atmosphere was fine. But I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon.
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You'll know when you've hit it.\n\n(Ba-dum crash!)
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Great location downtown Charlotte, nice menu and wonderful Hand Crafted Beer Selection.\n\nSports bar atmosphere with quite a few TV's located around and a few Pool Tables too.
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A disappointing experience! I have been to Rock Bottom several times before this trip. The pizza always seemed decent and the microbrews were okay too. Nothing special, but the location and atmosphere has always been nice.\n\nThe insert menu excited me when I got here...Oktoberfest...was here. I love German food and I love Oktoberfest beers. I mean...love...really love Oktoberfest beers. \n\nThe German Burger: half a pound of meat with some cabbage, mushrooms, Swiss, and ketchup....on a fresh pretzel bun. Sounds great, right? Wrong! It tasted like a big meat patty...no flavor...nothing! Just plain boring.\n\nThe Oktoberfest Sampler Platter: Some type of \""Knackwurst\"" corndog...which tasted pretty much like Pronto Pups at any northern state fair...not bad...but not warm in the middle. The fried corned beef and cabbage things were nice...but seemed pretty Irish to me. This also came with a fresh Bavarian pretzel with a variety of mustards...nice.\n\nNow here we go! Rock Bottom describes their Oktoberfest beer as Full-bodied with a classic sweet flavor, Rocktoberfest is an award-winning Oktoberfest-style beer that is rich with a toasted malt character and finishes with a subtle crisp hop.\n\nNow...if I was allowed to swear here...I would. In what world this beer is toasty, malty, finishing a tad hoppy...or award winning is beyond me. This beer is Budweiser with some caramel food coloring. This beer had no personality whatsoever! I can say that it finished nicely...by having no taste at all. Great job! I'm glad a terribly sub-par meal only set me back sixty bucks...I'd probably need a second job if I decided to eat somewhere with good food.
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There is a wide variety of food choices here, from salads to pizza. Steaks and seafood, Mexican to Cajun. Something for everyone, and great beers on tap all brewed in house as well as bottled beers and a full bar. The servers are friendly and efficient, they know their menu. An excellent choice out side of the box is the \""Bistro filet\"", ask for the Ale sauce on the side. My all time favorite is the Shrimp and Crab tower, with avocado in it and Pita on the side.
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Ate here on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday. We had a party of approx. 10 people. We were seated in the back corner and given plenty of space for our party which was nice, considering it was primetime on a Saturday night.\n\nThat was pretty much when the good things I have to say about the restaurant end. Our server, from beginning to end, was slow. I would post his name, but I don't know if that's against Yelp rules. I ordered a honey dijon chicken sandwich with french fries. The fries were mediocre at best (not hot, plain tasting) and the sandwich was pretty poor. I don't know how you can screw up grilled chicken, cheese, bacon and honey dijon sauce. The bottom of the bun was completely soggy and the sandwich as a whole was bland. Our guest of honor (the birthday girl) ordered a steak which she had to return because it was almost raw inside. She had asked for medium well. Several members of our group DID, however, like their food.\n\nGoing back to the service, several members of our party waited several minutes for drink refills. Also, we had to flag our waiter down for our checks after waiting close to (if not more than) 20 minutes. Even after we gave him our checks and credit cards, he took close to another 10 minutes to bring them back. \n\nOur best guess is that he knew he was adding an 18% gratuity to our checks because of our party size, so he took his time doing everything. I seriously considered crossing out the 18% and leaving 10% and noting on the tab that the service didn't warrant the 18%, but in the end, I opted against it.\n\nDefinitely will not return.
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This place has a fantastic outdoor patio and makes for a great place to sip back and enjoy a few beers. We split the brewer's feast and particularly enjoyed the southwest egg rolls with a roasted jalapeno ranch dressing. I enjoyed their winter seasonal and their Sweet Magnolia brown ale. However, they didn't make my top favorite beer selection and other than that I really didn't find any of their brews to be that great. Overall, I'd recommend going elsewhere with a better beer selection from multiple breweries. Of course, much of this review reflects my distaste for chain restaurants and breweries.
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Meh, indeed. Decent beer and excellent service. But it's chain food and it didn't do much for me.
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My boyfriend and I went here hoping for better-than-average bar food and a good home brew while in Charlotte, but it was just meh. We were told we would wait for 20 minutes which seemed ridiculous as there were open tables all over the restaurant and bar and finally got seated in one of these open tables after 40 minutes of waiting. The $10 calamari was a very small portion, the sauces were obviously not made in-house, and the pieces of calamari were TINY! We both ordered mediocre salads and didn't find their brews to be anything special. Would have rather spent $50 elsewhere.
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Went here for a pre-show meal. We were looking forward to the beers, and fortunately or unfortunately (depending upon your viewpoint), that was the highlight of the meal. I ordered the ribs, which were dry and not that hot. Also they were not that tender. Their sweet sauce, however, was good, but no sauce can make up for poorly cooked ribs. My wife had the chicken pesto pasta. While that was decent, it wasn't exciting either.\n\nSure, the plates were \""sizeable.\"" But PRICEY for what you get. I mean, we could have gone to Aria Italian nearby and gotten a MUCH better quality of food for LESS than this place! I mean, we went here thinking we would get a good value. Unfortunately, it's more than a lot of other comparable places in Uptown.\n\nToo many other choices in Charlotte to come back here.
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Been to Rock bottom multiple times, just as always had a great time. Our server was Donna, great server and she knew a lot about the beers.\n\nThe manager was walking around checking in on tables so I asked him for his suggestion from the menu. He suggested the Chicken Parmesan pasta with the \""Smoky Mountain\"" pasta sauce and a side of marinara.\n\nIt. was. amazing. Perfect recommendation. Had a great time. We'll definitely be back.
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This place has a decent menu, it's executed pretty well, and they (of course) make their own beers. Too bad it's often packed to the rafters with \""former frat boy turned middling banking executives who still listen to DMB on the side\"". I'm happy to eat there if I happen to be uptown and the crowd wants to... but I try to avoid it whenever I can.
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57 dollars for two steak meals and plenty of beer is not a bad price at all. Being in the center of downtown you would think there prices would be higher but they have some amazing choices and beers for a good price. I enjoyed there red ale more then there brown but both where great and my wife said that her kolsch was well made also. Ive been here several times and will be returning several more.
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I have been here on numerous occasions with a variety of people and the one thing I must say about this place is inconsistency. You can go there one night and have great food and service, whereas you could go there on a totally different night and experience the complete opposite. The same goes for the food. Some dishes are awesome (shrimp and grits, stuffed chicken) while others I would definitely shy away from (pizza). If you are a beer lover, they have some good brews which are actually crafted on site. The beer can be better than the food more times than not and I would recommend people to go here for that more than the food. The Southern Flyer is great for pale ale folks like myself. If you give this place a shot, prepare to roll the dice because you don't know who you will get, or what the food will be like when it comes out. The one thing you will be guaranteed to have if you are so inclined is a nice brew made on-site. Can't beat that sometimes...
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Absolutely delicious! Ordered cherry glazed, hazelnut-crusted chicken. The vegs? They didn't overcook carrots! Yay! My teen ordered avocado chicken sandwich - it's BIG and avocado, were ripe and fresh! Nice service! Go. I almost died there... so was my teenager daughter (she was picky but she loved her order very much).
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I have mixed feelings about Rock Bottom. I enjoyed the inexpensive beer sampler. The main reason we went here though was for my fiance to try a specific burger. Unfortunately that burger was \""86'd\""... as was her second choice. We weren't told that until 10 to 15 minutes after ordering, which delayed our dinner. Otherwise what we got was OK. We went for a second time with some friends to watch a Panthers game, and, again, it was just OK. i tried a third time and not only did our food take a long time, but it was clear that mine was made first and had just been sitting out because nothing was warm. Three strikes and you're out in my book. I will not be going back. If you do go, I recommend going when it isn't busy (as it was with my first and third experience).
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The ONLY reason this place gets two stars and not one is because our server was fantastic: he split our bills no problem, didn't screw up water orders, put up with a colleague's silly antics, and got our food to us promptly. \n\nThe food was bad, yo. Like, below Applebee's bad. We split an order of guacamole. For $8.50, you get a tiny dish of it and a bunch of chips in a little bucket. What a crock. The guacamole was fine, but for $8.95, you can go to Vida over at Epicenter and get (as I wrote in a previous review) a veritable fuck-ton of it prepared tableside.\n\nI also ordered the Southwestern Turkey burger. It sounded delightful - peppers mixed in with the meat, jack cheese, fried jalepe\u00f1os - but tasted like garbage. The meat was tasteless but spicy, the jalepe\u00f1os were in five tiny bits on top of the burger, the cheese was like plastic. The bun was overly bread-y. I ordered with a side of fruit, which was disappointingly not fresh.\n\nMy colleagues complained that their food sucked too: overly dry burger for $10 and a dried out piece of salmon for $18.50. What the fuck.\n\nPeople, don't go here unless you want to get ripped off and eat shitty food.
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Beer is good, strawberry margarita is delicious!! The jalape\u00f1o pretzel bites are an appetizer worth paying for!! Wish it wasn't just seasonal, they should have it all year round! Food was so yummy! Our server Brittany was so nice and helpful! Definitely a place I would visit again :)
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A very nice brewpub - a recent and extensive renovation provides great atmosphere. Blue cheese bacon burger was excellent. Their brews are very well balanced and enjoyable - something on tap for everyone.
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