I simply cannot believe that I have lived in Charlotte for over two years and have never eaten at Basil. It was incredibly delicious. We had a reservation but they were packed so we gladly grabbed a drink at the bar. A cucumber mojito for me, please. Delicious. Great way to start the evening!
When we finally were seated, the hostess found us a super comfy booth. My husband and I agreed that it was certainly worth the wait. Our waitress brought us another drink while we perused the menu. I always ask for suggestions from our server and I love when their ideas are exactly what I was thinking about ordering ... the spring rolls were excellent as was my husband's chicken massaman curry. The slightly-less-bright spot of the entire evening was my pad thai. It was totally fine - just not outstanding. I ate half of it and brought the rest home for lunch the next day. (The entree portions were incredibly large, by the way...)
We cannot wait to go back and eat here. It seems like it would be a great spot to meet a friend for lunch or grab some drinks and apps for a girls night out. Great space, great food, nice people. Definitely check it out.