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| - Have visited both the Blakeney and Huntersville locations, and they are comparable. The biggest difference in the sound level, which is more muted in Huntersville. The restaurant designer subscribes to the theory that more ambient noise creates a sense of excitement, but I think they confuse "excitement" with "anxiety" and "exhaustion", as a simple conversation can become a struggle.
As for the food, yeah, it's pretty good. The roast beef sandwich has been enjoyed on more than one occasion. The service has been all over the map, but never so bad that we vowed never to return.
Wine list is pretty good, and the bars in both locations are hopping. Count on spending some time there, even if you have a reservation, and don't even bother trying to go on a peak time without a reservation.
[Tip: Smartphone users, download Open Table and use it in a situation like this. You can browse local restaurants to find one with capacity for you without calling each of them and being placed on hold until the hostess can find the time to take the call.]
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