Ever since Newk's opened in Blakeney, it was not allowed to be on "the list" because the only review my wife had heard about the place was from someone who's favorite restaurant is Chili's. So, the only opinion she'd gotten about the food was tainted.
After a couple of catered events in her office done by Newk's, she relented and allowed us to try it. While Newk's is in no way going to win "Restaurant of the Year" in South Charlotte, the food is very tasty. The service is fast and the place is extremely kid friendly.
My only regret is not buying that piece of red velvet cake because now as I type this, I really want some red velvet cake. My actual rating is 3.5 stars, but they don't allow that on Yelp... so I am rounding up and not down based on our good experience there.