Four stars for service and three stars for the food. I was in need of a very quick bite to eat Friday on my way to catch a movie. I always drive by Hotel Charlotte yet I never stop - well tonight was the night.
My friend and I were greeted promptly at the door and we asked to grab a few seats at the bar since we were in a rush...no problem. The bartender was sweet and chatty and recommend a few menu items that could be made quickly....for an appetizer pimento cheese fritters after all how could you go wrong with fried cheese. Here is an interesting tidbit they use cream cheese to make their pimento cheese here for those of you who don't know its traditionally a mix of mayo, shredded cheese, and pimentos. Well to be honest they were a bit disappointing I was waiting for that crisp fried shell and hot gooey cheese - these were just luke warm the tomato sauce on the side was boring and didn't compliment the cheese at all....next up a huge bowl of Gumbo and I mean huge - I really liked the Gumbo my friend and I shared the bowl believe me its enough to share...I thought it was spicy and delicious.
If your in need of a quick meal I would definitely recommend Hotel Charlotte they also had a great selection of beers.