This review has more to do with the staff and food, than the restaurant itself...as I did not actually have the time to visit.
While staying at the adjacent Hilton, I had the pleasure to meet the Executive Sous Chef, who was hosting the evening's happy hour in the hotel's "Executive Lounge". I found him to be amiable; and more importantly, the food was outstanding. They had prepared a buffet of "small plate" type food...foie gras with a tart apple compote-type-thing (I don't know the proper culinary term, sorry) and baked brie. There were also these pot-roast "cones", which were also delicious. All-in-all, some of the best fare I've had during my week long visit to the Charlotte area.
They had also put out some menus for us to peruse, and although only 1 of the items we tasted (baked brie) was actually on the restaurant menu, I am very confident that an evening here would be well spent. They only get 4 instead of 5 because, although very very good, the food I tried was still in a buffet format...and nothing that isn't made to order and delivered direct to your awaiting palette will be perfect.
Being that the only other "high end" restaurant anywhere near here is The Melting Pot (blah), I'm pretty certain this is probably the best restaurant in town...or at least in North Charlotte.
I look forward to visiting the actual restaurant the next time I am in the area, and hopefully upgrading to 5 stars then.
Cheers.