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| - I was suspicious upon entering this restaurant as it was a Friday night around dinner time and the parking lot was not very busy, and when you look at the restaurant from the road, it is not well lighted. A friend had recommended Light Rail Restaurant and said she eats there often when they are in this part of Charlotte. So with that recommendation we (a large group of us) went for dinner without a reservation. When we got there we were warmly greeted and made to feel quite welcome. We were led to the room in the back which can seat a lot of people. We were a dozen and they quickly set up the tables for us to have a long table and this was a private room for us only for the meal. The menu really has something for everyone. It has grilled meats, fried meats, you can eat healthily or pig out. I had the Friday special, which was pork over a bed of stuffing (kind of like Thanksgiving turkey), with a side salad,rolls and cabbage. Others had the meatloaf (which looks wonderful), grilled shrimp, the grilled chicken, so many choices. All of the meals come with choice of bread, two sides (okra, greens, beets). There was even pudding on the side list, so you can have a dessert without paying more. This is not a fancy restaurant, and the food is not complicated food. I would equate it to diner food that you find while driving in New Jersey. I say this in a complimentary way. I love diner food in New Jersey. So if you want to have a good meal, for a reasonable price (less than $15 per person including tip, tax, meal, drink, dessert), then this is your place. Also a shout out to our waitress Terry, she did a great job. Everything was brought as ordered and she had a fun personality. Also the guy at checkout was quite polite and conveyed we are appreciative of your business, which was nice. I will definitely return on my next trip to Charlotte.
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