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| - I had dinner at Fleming's after work last night. I'm a regular there so this review will probably lean more towards the bigger picture than just one visit. I remember eating at a Fleming's in Nashville when I was in college. It was the first and only time I'd been to one before they opened in Charlotte and I remembered it being the best steakhouse meal I'd ever had. When I heard they were opening one here, I was stoked. Needless to say we started going there not long after they first opened (I think it was 2008 but don't hold me to that) and have been going regularly ever since. I've done the steakhouse circuit - Ruth's Chris, Capital Grille, Sullivan's, Morton's - but Fleming's to me is just nicer than all of them. It's not as stuffy as Ruth's Chris or Morton's and the food is better. It's classier than Sullivan's, and, well, I just never really liked Capital Grille at all. Maybe I'm picky.
The ambiance at Fleming's is lovely. It's an easy place to relax. There have been times I didn't even realize the restaurant had gotten busy because I was happily nestled in my own booth, absorbed in the food and conversation. The lighting is dim, but not so dim you can't read the menu. Dark, rich wood adorns the booths and walls, giving the restaurant a sort of classic look. And the service? What can I say about the service? Our usual server is Azer and he is always so welcoming and seems genuinely happy to see us. He's attentive and spot-on with everything and every experience is relaxed and enjoyable. Tom and Jared, two of the managers, are equally welcoming and friendly, always stopping by to say hello and catch up. They make eating at Fleming's feel like visiting friends instead of just being an anonymous restaurant patron, which always makes me want to go back.
I've made my way around the menu from the delicious filets to the sea bass that is frequently a special, to the small plates (the short ribs are my favorite on that list) to the king crab legs. You really just can't go wrong with this menu. Last night I had the petite filet with the mushroom risotto and it was delightful. Sometimes I treat myself to the chocolate lava cake for dessert, which is one of the best things I've ever tasted. The combination of gooey chocolate cake and the liquidy hot fudge with vanilla ice cream is just to die for. Their after-work happy hour bar menu is great, too. It's more casual, the star of which is a cheeseburger and fries. I've sat at the bar and had the burger on several occasions and it was delicious. Very juicy and slightly peppery for a little extra flavor. It's a fun bar atmosphere, too, if you're looking for a place to chill after a long work day. Sometimes it's a nice, informal way to enjoy my favorite restaurant without doing the full dining room experience.
All in all, Fleming's is just a fantastic restaurant with great food, spot-on service and an enjoyable atmosphere. They've created such an enjoyable experience that I can only keep going back time and time again.
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