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| - Yum! Is the word I would use to describe the food and drinks at this wonderful little Dilworth Gem!
Of course I discovered this place through Yelp and decided to give it a try with some friends who recently moved into town. At first glance, the menu is easy to read and offers the right amount of variety without being overwhelming.
I like that menu is seasonal and that Chef Martin believes in using sustainable, local foods. This gives you something new to look forward to whenever you visit.
The service was great. We sat outside and were served ice cold cucumber water (Yum!). After placing our orders for food and drinks, we were served these AMAZING, soft and flavorful cheese scones. I could eat those ALL DAY! We had a larger party, and our server was kind enough to get us another round of these delicious scones.
I started off with a perfectly made specialty cocktail: lemongrass-basil refresher. I don't enjoy overly sweet drinks, and they made sure my drink was made to my liking. It only had a hint of sweetness, along with the wonderful flavor of fresh basil and lemongrass.
The among the memorable dishes ordered by our party at that table were: the summit burger, skillet mac N cheese, house fries, the drunken mussels, BBQ chicken flat bread and the shrimp Banh mi sliders.
Each dish was delicious and cooked to the right temperature, and the portions were reasonable (not overly big but not too small). The prices are definitely on the higher side, but the food and beverages are absolutely worth trying!
The Summit Room would not be my "local" joint or casual dining spot when I want to grab a quick bite, mostly because of the price point, but it is one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in the Charlotte area and is great for a special occasion. I cannot comment on the ambience of the inside seating, but the decor was cute. Outdoor seating is nice and great for groups.
I have several friends who are vegetarian, and will say that though the menu has a limited selection of "veg friendly" dishes, the ones they do have (at least currently) on the menu, sound very delicious.
I am looking forward to going back and trying another specialty cocktail with some delicious food soon!
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