I was very excited to try The Stanley after rave reviews from the Charlotte Agenda. The restaurant is beautiful. Unfortunately the ambience could not make up for lackluster service and bland food. We found the drinks to be tasty though a bit overpriced. The steam bun stood out among the appetizers. The asparagus many ways was beautiful on the plate but lacked flavor. Of the entrees, the pork chop was well received by the group. The risotto featured over cooked shrimp and was a small portion size for the price. The trout lacked flavor. I hope they are able to work out some of these kinks with more time.