I would give this place 3.5 stars, usually I'd round up to 4 because I'm a nice guy. but with three 5-star reviews, i have to lay down the law.
i will say Zink is one of the nicer restaurants in Charlotte ascetically. It has a hint of a chinese theme as someone mentioned but the owner is Iranian. So, I'm guessing its more of a Persian theme :]
Keep in mind I am from Vegas, but when I'm spending 30 dollars just for food, I expect great service. I have been here three times and have not yet experienced that. I don't mind the wait at all. I've had appertizers forgotten, brought WITH the meal which is my biggest pet peeve at a restaurant ever, and the special wrongly described by the waitress. My friend asked what "root vegetables" were and i said it was potatoes and carrots, but was corrected by the waitress. When he got his dinner, it was potatoes and carrots!! For the record he hates carrots. Thus, the problem. I would like to note that the manager did stop by and still brought out my "missed" appetizer of calamari on the house.
Zink's atmosphere will enchant you and the hostesses will enchant you a bit more. I just feel their food is a bit off-par and their service is lacking. If you do try them for lunch(i've only been there for dinner) do try their french fries. they are julianed very thin and will remind you of pomme frites flavoured the parma and parsley.