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First impressions: it's a big place, but because the restaurant wraps around the front of the building, it doesn't seem like it when you first come in. Contemporary decor and some really cool booths for big groups. Great view of the Uptown skyline (ask for a window seat if you can)
Service: EXCELLENT! Probably the best I've gotten in Charlotte. The owner (who we not only met but poured our wine) was the general manager for the Morton's in Chicago, and it shows. Everyone from the hostess to our server to the manager were cordial, geniune, and prompt. Little touches like coat check, pro-actively refilling our wine glasses, and discretely clearing were much appreciated! It's also a good sign when the owner takes a personal interest in the customers - we saw Jon spending serious time at tables, talking with people, helping his team.
Food: Very, very good! We went with an all seafood theme tonight. The calamari (with a thai glaze) was awesome stuff, addictive. The crab dip was also very good, with big real chunks of crab. We split the G salad, which was also tasty.
For our meals, my wife had the Mahi Mahi with a lobster sauce - lip-smacking good! I had the shrimp and grits, considered a small plate. It was a FULL size portion of grits with shrimp, crab and a giant diver scallop (also has andouille sausage). Excellent rendition - not as good as Magnolia's in Charleston, but among the best I've had in Charlotte and very generous for the price.
Value: Very good - a lot of good wine choices under $50 per bottle, appetizers in the $10-$12 range, entree's $13-$25
Summary: Big time thumbs up - we'll be back!
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