Made a reservation for 2 via Open Table. Arrived promptly on time. Front-of-house staff seemed confused but did find the reservation in their system. We were taken to a communal table that seats 6. reminded our hostess that we booked for 2 and said, "You're going to give us this entire table?" She replied, "No, there will be others seated here too." We left. I checked Open Table and nowhere does it advise to expect communal seating at Stoke. So, word to the wise: a reservation here is really one in name only and you could be seated anywhere -- with anyone! Caveat Emptor. Charlotte has too many good restaurants uptown to waste time with this sophomoric eatery.