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| - Two stars says it all. This place is my least favorite of this restaurants groups three restaurants in Charlotte...Nolen Kitchen, Big View Diner, and this one.
We began our experience by waiting 1 hour in the bar area, literally throwing 'bows in an effort to maintain control over some semblance of personal space at the horribly conceived bar area. There was only one seat available, so being the gentleman that I am, I gave it to my wife and stood behind her. I'm pretty sure the two-top table 6.5 inches behind me were THRILLED at having a front row movie theater view of my butt while they attempted to enjoy dinner. Did I mention we had reservations, and still had this kind of wait? Unreal.
We continued our up-close-and-personal adventure with the rest of the restaurants patrons when we were finally seated at a table for two...5 inches from tables situated to the left and right. Remember that scene in "Valentines Day" (that god awful Ashton Kutcher RoCo), the scene where people are sat so close together they accidentally grab other peoples water glasses? Picture that, and you have a good idea of what this restaurant has to offer. I kid you not, we did actually end up having a conversation with the couple seated to our left, since we figured that was better than jockeying for position in the restaurant through sheer volume. Impromptu family-style dining, my wife and I joked later.
The food was OK, and the service was ok...especially considering how slammed this place was, and how the wait staff could hardly maneuver between the restaurants patrons, all packed like sardines. For my money, Greek Isles in Southend is a far better Greek and Mediterranean experience than this place. Their dishes may not be as creative as Ilios, but I feel like they provide a more intimate and authentic experience...definitely more bang for your buck.
I have to say, I was pretty disappointed with this place, especially considering how much I like Nolen Kitchen and the Big View Diner. This place has very little concern for customers comfort and overall experience, but judging from the poor table layout and double and triple booking reservations, they seem to place alot of concern over squeezing every single penny they can out of their little strip mall location.
VERDICT: Won't be returning.
EDITORIAL NOTE: I hate it when people give a place 5 stars and then rave on and on about their hummus and pita bread. Yes yes...this place makes great hummus...so does my 4 year old niece who I'm teaching to cook. Come on people, its garbanzo beans and olive oil. You can't mess it up.
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