We decided to give this place a try after attending an event at the new Mint Museum - it was a cold and wet evening and all of us wanted comfort food and thought this might fit the bill.
Montford Drive has become quite the restaurant row - between 15 North, Andrew Blair and Good Food on Montford, there are a lot of good choices. We had high expectations for this place due to the pedigree (the owner runs a similar place in Charleston).
The atmosphere is dark and comfortable - big, active bar scene on one side and a low key dining area on the other. We immediately were seated and our waiter took our drink orders (big props for having Conundrum on the wine list).
Our friends that were with us recommended the pimento cheese spread - I have to admit I was dubious because most places have really average pimento (nothing like the good homemade stuff). This spread was rock-star!! Creamy with a rich cheddar taste - it was perfect with the warm pita bread.
Moving on to our meals, I had the monster pork chop with brandy glaze (I'd heard good things). My wife ordered the salmon and our friends had the meat loaf and the eggplant Parmesan. My pork chop was well prepared, pink and juicy and the accompanying sauce was a great accompaniment. Ditto for the salmon (cooked just right, which many restaurants can't seem to do). While I didn't try the meat loaf it got the thumbs up. Our only "problem child" was the eggplant parm: not enough sauce and frankly flavorless.
Service was solid, not great not bad - server refilled glasses and was reasonably attentive.
Overall this is a good place. However, I don't find the menu that creative. Other places in Charlotte offer similar things with either a twist (i.e. The Liberty) or cheaper (i.e. Harpers). The concept of having customers "vote" for menu changes is interesting, but in the case of 15 North I think it has caused the chef to not take enough risks. I look forward to seeing this place evolve and take some chances.