Charlotte is now a large enough city that it's easy to neglect one area of town while pursuing excellent cuisine in another. I'm sorry to say that South Park (for these Matthews residents) is the area that got neglected. I thought of it as eclipsed by chain restaurants, and didn't realize until recently that there were gems that needed discovering.
One of those gems is Dogwood Southern Table and Bar. They offer not only gourmet Southern cuisine, but the best cocktails in town.
Adi was our excellent server and he was an expert guide of the varied menu. We had excellent food in our wild boar and shrimp and grits and terrific beverages, as well.
This was a special occasion for us and that did not go unnoted by the staff. We had glasses of champagne and a fantastic cheesecake to enjoy (courtesy of the restaurant) for our special day.
Parking was easy...there is a "P" parking sign leading patrons to the rear of the restaurant. There's a walkway through the garage to the premises.
I'm gluten free and there were many options and a very customizable menu. I ended up with the pimento cheese appetizer with carrots, and shrimp and grits. Both were delectable.
My husband and I will return and be sure to bring others with us next time.