My husband and I got invited to Bernardin's last week for Charlotte Restaurant Week/Queen's Feast. I had no expectations at all and did not know much about the place that I have passed by over and over. Boy, wish I had come sooner!
The place is cute inside. Its an old building with a semi circle bench up in the front window, a couples table upstairs and just a bunch of regular tables on the main floor.
When you walk in, that front area is not the whole restaurant. Dont be thrown! Grab a dirty martini while you wait for your table and get ready to eat.
They bring bread to the table so you can enjoy that with your adult beverage. I ordered the Sweet Garlic Shrimp as my first course and selected the Braised Curried Lamb Shank for my entree. That lamb fell off the bone and was a very generous serving. Everyone at the table tasted it and I was still full. I even took the bone home for my dog!
My husband ordered off the regular menu and selected the kangaroo. THAT was awesome. Cant get that everywhere around Charlotte. Try it!
My friend got the Pan Roasted Salmon, which was good, he said, but not awesome.
Creme Brulee hit the spot too and a very large sharing portion too.
Good stuff!