My first experience at M5 was during Charlotte Restaurant Week. I was a little disappointed already because I wanted to go somewhere else but it was completely full. The restaurant itself is really unique. It would be a really fun place to go for drinks after work. The atmosphere is awesome and its in a good location. I was instantly impressed with the cool and modern look of the restaurant.
For my first course, I had a scallop dish with fava beans. It was delicious, the scallops were plump and the fava beans were cooked just right. My second course was pork tenderloin with polenta and peppers. The tenderloin was well cooked but somewhat of a disappointment, there was too much polenta on the plate, and the pepper stew was good. For my dessert, I opted for the cheese plate. It was average and I probably could have made better at home. The cheese selections were not very good. Overall, my experience was decent and I was glad I only paid $30 for it. I might like to sample the rest of the menu but would be skeptical considering the prices. I enjoy Mediterranean food but was simply not impressed with M5.