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| - My wife and I love French food, but it took us a while to try this place. It's now our favorite French restaurant in Charlotte. We started off with some $1 oysters (happy hour special) and some Onion soup. The soup actually used the lion crocks that you see in Paris, and it had just the right amount of wine in the broth. It was among the best we've ever tried. My main course was a bison bourginon. I've never had braised bison, but this dish will make me want to make it at home. The meat was tender and flavorful. The pearl onions were caramelized, yet retained a soft and satisfying crunch. My only concern was that it was undersalted, but this was an easy fix with a twist of the salt grinder. My wife had the chicken, which is a half-bird cooked all-at-once (rather than partially cooked and reheated). It was juicy, well-seasoned, and served with mashed potatoes and a truffle sauce. We skipped out on dessert because we had our fill.
The ambiance was perfect, with cafe-style tables outside, a mid-20th century Parisian decor inside, and Yves Montand playing softly over the speakers. Our server was friendly, genuine, and transparent when it came to describing the dishes. She made us feel welcome, comfortable, and appreciated. The rest of the staff were warm and inviting as well.
Overall, we loved Georges Brasserie and plan to come here several times a year from now on.
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