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| - I have had the pleasure of living AND working right around the corner of this little gem of a café for the past 9 months. I have eaten here mostly for lunch (pick up) but have also dined in for lunch and dinner.
Voted best lunch by Creative Loafing, Savor has established themselves as both a reputable lunch and dinner spot nestled right outside the hustle bustle of uptown. Be prepared to wait a few minutes if you are arriving right in the heat of lunchtime.
Savor has their own (very tiny) parking lot that is a pain to get in and out of, yet still better than the uptown parking situation. I usually take my chances and park on the road just outside and have yet to have any issues.
The ambience is low-key and casual with funky and eclectic décor. The wait staff have never impressed, nor disappointed me though I do think they could benefit from a few more staff members.
Because of its convenience and accessibility to uptown, Savor draws an upscale clientele--expect to be accompanied by men and women clad in business suits during lunch.
I have sampled nearly every item on the lunch menu and am most impressed by the Seared & crack peppered Salmon BLT on focaccia; Mojo marinated chicken breast Sandwich; Adam Bomb Burger and the Grilled Meatloaf. Each sandwich comes with a side--I usually order the casserole of the day and am always pleased.
The dinner is where is gets interesting. Expect to find Pad Thai on the same menu as shrimp & grits and meatloaf as well as many duplicates to the lunch menu, though bigger portions.
Out of all of these I feel especially compelled to talk about the Adam Bomb Burger. 100% grass-fed free-range beef Cajun rubbed and topped with grilled tomatoes, pepper jack cheese and smeared with a roasted red pepper and caramelized onion aioli. I am on a life-long quest to find the world's best cheeseburger (I hear it's somewhere in Paris) and this one just may be the best in Charlotte. Order it. Please.
On the flip side, the shrimp and grits fell flat. It was rather bland with the Andouille sausage gravy commanding the flavor of the entire dish. I typically like to see peppers, pancetta, tasso ham or other ingredients to diversify the flavor but, unfortunately, it was just the same bite over and over.
Though I would recommend lunch over dinner you cannot go wrong at Savor. This is a place that offers many standout dishes, at extremely reasonable prices--expect to leave already planning your next visit, unless you order the shrimp & grits.
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