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| - I've been a fan of Olde Meck's beers since before it moved into this location (used to be on Southside where Sugar Creek is currently located), and since before they served any discernable sort of food with their beers...
That being said, this new location has REALLY been such a facelift and a vast improvement for an already wonderful line of good, German-style beers! The outdoor biergarten section is perfect for gatherings of friends, family, furry family, and even kids! The additional outdoor bar and food truck make going inside on a beautiful day completely optional (unless you require the loo)... The inside, however, is nothing to smirk at! Long communal tables are great for several small groups OR one big one! It's not odd to see the place completely packed to the gills inside, and their full menu is served with full service there!
Their food is heavenly! The portions are BIG and NOTHING is mediocre. I was there this past Sunday to celebrate my Father-in-Law's 70th birthday with a bunch of family... I knew we'd have cake later and I was already drinking beer... so I opted for a salad... I got the Arugula Salad with Salmon as my protein... the salmon was perfectly cooked, the plate and portion of salad was enormous, and the dressing was light, tasty, and not at all overpowering... an excellent meal! If you decide to go for a classic pretzel & beer cheese option, though, you won't be sorry!!
Regarding their beers, I'm a die-hard fan of Hornet's Nest, and their seasonal Bauern Bock... Both are drinkable, enjoyable, always fresh, and perfectly delightful! All of the others are also amazing... I've really never had any beer here that I could accuse of being "bad"... not all are to my taste, but that's life, right?
In short, this is a grassroots Charlotte establishment which has paid its dues and earned a loyal following of visitors. You could do worse than to spend a lovely afternoon with friends & family at our beloved OMB!
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