Brio's is one of my favorite dinner spots when visiting my grandmother in Charlotte, and I never would have known it's a chain unless I looked at their website.
This location has complimentary valet which is a huge plus given the location. The restaurant is HUGE so it can get a little loud, but not overly so. Outdoor seating was not open when I was there last weekend, but can imagine it would be a great place to sit.
The food is absolutely delicious. I really wanted the Lobster & Shrimp Fettuccine, but wasn't sure about the "spicy lobster sauce." The waitress was great about explaining the level of spiciness and after seeing me still look uneasy, she offered to have them make it without any spice at all. It was so delicious - I will definitely get it again on my next visit. We also got the Bruschetta Quattro appetizer which was delicious, but 3 of the 4 varieties came with meat. I suppose we should have looked at all the bruschetta descriptions since the Quattro isn't described, but my mom's a vegetarian so she had to stick with the only vegetarian option. Regardless, they were still yummy.
All of our meals out in Charlotte are delicious, but this one definitely stands out!