Had a blast...From Atlanta and felt at home here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shay Smith
I’m not sure why this place doesn’t have much higher ratings as it was a phenomenal experience from beginning to end. I cannot recall my server’s name (taller bearded gentleman) but he as so knowledgeable and helpful with his recommendations and ensuring that we understood the sizing of the plates that we were ordering. The Greek salad was our first course, big enough for two to share as an appetizer. Best Greek salad of my existence. Secondly, the short rib flatbread shared between the two of us. So absolutely delicious! The star of the show, the short rib ravioli. One bite and I was verbally saying how I wanted to speak to the chef repeatedly. The sauce from the ravioli married so beautifully with the garnish on the side. We already cannot wait to go back to try more dishes as everything was perfection. Everything came out at a great pace and we didn’t feel rushed to finish each course. The aesthetic and ambience was casually elegant and inviting, perfect for a date night or night out with friends. Can’t wait to see you next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Ravioli, Braised Short Rib Flatbread
Brooke B.
The reviews looked great so we decided to try this spot for the first time ever and we were unimpressed to say the least. If you are going to Essex, be prepared to SPEND for a decent meal. The "small plates" here are absolutely tiny (picture one skewer of 4 small pieces of meat & a stalk of broccoli for $25) and not large enough to share, but come out on large entree plates. What we did have was delicious, but the appetizer was more filling than the actual dinner. The service is subpar and we wish we'd had some guidance on the menu so we could have ordered heavier items. We overheard a different server recommend the flatbreads and sliders, so hopefully that helps any future patrons :)
Kendred Ward
The food was to die for, so gooodddd!!!! Also the server was so nice and helpful. Will definitely be back some day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Ravioli
K S
3 bottles of SMALL still water = $26……..Dirty silverware and limited food options for unreasonable prices. Before we decided to order still water, the waitress poured the tap water into our glass and when we asked for still water she poured the tap water from the glass back into the pitcher…..We’ve dined at Eddie Vs to small diners….. this “bistro” needs to reassess their protocols and management.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Steve Morton
Great bang bang
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bang Bang Grouper
Shermeria Marie
The food, service, and atmosphere was outstanding! Mr. Denise served my friend and I, his energy was amazing, he was very kind & super attentive to whatever we were in need of. I will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Chasse
It was crowded on a Saint Patrick's Day weekend, but our server was excellent. The food was very good. We highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Brussel Sprout Caesar
Ray Burke
I’d rather eat cardboard than come back to this place. Atmosphere was nice and clean but that was about it. Food was tasteless and overpriced for the quality.
We've been to this restaurant many times since it opened. It has been better in the past. Tonight substitutions were negotiated after we ordered because some ingredients weren't in the kitchen. The food was delivered to our table luke-warm or cooler.
Naomi Shembo
Everything was amazing ! The food was good and our waiter Denise was so amazing ! He made my friend and I’s experience a 10/10
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
TonyB
Not crowded on a Sunday night, so made for a nice leisurely dinner spot. A really bad feature of this restaurant is the requirement to secure with a credit card at $50 per person each party. If not canceled at least 24 hours ahead of time, that amount is charged to your credit card. Won't be returning until that changes. Haven't run into that with any other restaurant booked through Open Table.
Katherine Wong
Shout out to Denise. His smile and customer service definitely shine with all my office co-workers and I. This is our favorite go-to place for lunch and dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kay
Lamb chops are perfection! May be one of the best in Charlotte and I would know...Service was flawless and atmosphere is a feel good great night out feel. I strongy recommend.Parking: You will have to find a lit about a block off. I parked at Epicentre but its a little bit of a walk.
Had a blast...From Atlanta and felt at home here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m not sure why this place doesn’t have much higher ratings as it was a phenomenal experience from beginning to end. I cannot recall my server’s name (taller bearded gentleman) but he as so knowledgeable and helpful with his recommendations and ensuring that we understood the sizing of the plates that we were ordering. The Greek salad was our first course, big enough for two to share as an appetizer. Best Greek salad of my existence. Secondly, the short rib flatbread shared between the two of us. So absolutely delicious! The star of the show, the short rib ravioli. One bite and I was verbally saying how I wanted to speak to the chef repeatedly. The sauce from the ravioli married so beautifully with the garnish on the side. We already cannot wait to go back to try more dishes as everything was perfection. Everything came out at a great pace and we didn’t feel rushed to finish each course. The aesthetic and ambience was casually elegant and inviting, perfect for a date night or night out with friends. Can’t wait to see you next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Ravioli, Braised Short Rib Flatbread
The reviews looked great so we decided to try this spot for the first time ever and we were unimpressed to say the least. If you are going to Essex, be prepared to SPEND for a decent meal. The "small plates" here are absolutely tiny (picture one skewer of 4 small pieces of meat & a stalk of broccoli for $25) and not large enough to share, but come out on large entree plates. What we did have was delicious, but the appetizer was more filling than the actual dinner. The service is subpar and we wish we'd had some guidance on the menu so we could have ordered heavier items. We overheard a different server recommend the flatbreads and sliders, so hopefully that helps any future patrons :)
The food was to die for, so gooodddd!!!! Also the server was so nice and helpful. Will definitely be back some day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Ravioli
3 bottles of SMALL still water = $26……..Dirty silverware and limited food options for unreasonable prices. Before we decided to order still water, the waitress poured the tap water into our glass and when we asked for still water she poured the tap water from the glass back into the pitcher…..We’ve dined at Eddie Vs to small diners….. this “bistro” needs to reassess their protocols and management.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Great bang bang
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bang Bang Grouper
The food, service, and atmosphere was outstanding! Mr. Denise served my friend and I, his energy was amazing, he was very kind & super attentive to whatever we were in need of. I will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was crowded on a Saint Patrick's Day weekend, but our server was excellent. The food was very good. We highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Brussel Sprout Caesar
I’d rather eat cardboard than come back to this place. Atmosphere was nice and clean but that was about it. Food was tasteless and overpriced for the quality.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Meh at best, just a place to eat in Uptown
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Brussel Sprout Caesar
Restaurantji Recommends
We've been to this restaurant many times since it opened. It has been better in the past. Tonight substitutions were negotiated after we ordered because some ingredients weren't in the kitchen. The food was delivered to our table luke-warm or cooler.
Everything was amazing ! The food was good and our waiter Denise was so amazing ! He made my friend and I’s experience a 10/10
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not crowded on a Sunday night, so made for a nice leisurely dinner spot. A really bad feature of this restaurant is the requirement to secure with a credit card at $50 per person each party. If not canceled at least 24 hours ahead of time, that amount is charged to your credit card. Won't be returning until that changes. Haven't run into that with any other restaurant booked through Open Table.
Shout out to Denise. His smile and customer service definitely shine with all my office co-workers and I. This is our favorite go-to place for lunch and dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lamb chops are perfection! May be one of the best in Charlotte and I would know...Service was flawless and atmosphere is a feel good great night out feel. I strongy recommend.Parking: You will have to find a lit about a block off. I parked at Epicentre but its a little bit of a walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5