Evoke

555 S McDowell St, Charlotte
(980) 237-5354

Recent Reviews

Matthew Durden

Kitchen hours are unknown. Hard to plan a late night dessert. Food was adequate for the price. Returning later for dessert was a no go. Closes well before 11 PM.

Lindsay L.

We went here for Valentine's Day so I can't speak for the day to day, but our evening was flawless! The had a prize fixe menu and everything was delicious. We were in the back room which was so nicely decorated for the occasion. The service was wonderful without being too stuffy. We received a complimentary glass of rose which was a nice touch. We had asparagus for the first course in a yummy sauce, a delicious dry ice sorbet for a pallet cleanser, and had filet with a Brie crust and sautéed spinach. I love spinach but this spinach wasn't my favorite- but I got lost in the Brie so I got over it. The third course was a raspberry white chocolate pastry. Sounds pretty normal but it was anything but- delicious!! Now on to something that deserves its own separate paragraph. The cocktails! Truly amazing. We tried a few but the Kindred Spirit is now my absolute favorite cocktail. Everything was crafted wonderfully, nothing sickly sweet and no cheap ingredients. I will be back if for nothing else for this! I wish I took more pictures but I guess everything looked so good I jumped in.

Enrique Martinez

Delicious food at this restaurant located at the Le Meridian Hotel. The quality is excellent for the price point. We had the lamb and the pork chops which were cooked and served to perfection.

M M.

Nice steak salad. Steak is perfectly cooked. Only issue is the salad is icy . Little too icy

Ellis Westwood

I ate at the restaurant as part of a party of 8-people. The decor is cool but that's where the positive experience ended. Food took a long time to arrive and, when it did, was appalling. Really terrible. My fish was was overcooked and was served on my plate beside a soggy pile of vegetables. And it wasn't just my plate. No one else at the table could finish their entrees either.

earl williams

Great atmosphere! Great staff. Great drinks

Chad S.

What a surprise. Eaten here twice. Once amazing. Second pretty good. So bam. 4 stars. But in a hotel with lots of good options around, this place is a safe bet. The pasta both visits was cooked perfectly and the steak was the right temp. The first time is was amazing. Eating in the dining room would be a nice thing on a consistent basis.

Shantel Brinkley

My first time at Evoke was during Restaurant Week (7.25.19) with a friend. We had a GREAT experience!! The staff was VERY friendly and welcoming. Our waitress, Cameron, was SUPER laid back and down to earth. She made us laugh and was very engaging throughout the night. The decor and atmosphere is GREAT too. With that said, We ordered the Beef Cornettes, Ginger-Crusted Chicken, and Strawberry Shortcake (my friend ordered the Brownie Stack). I also tried the Cardinal Rose cocktail. It was supposed to have egg yolk as an ingredient which was the reason I ordered it because I LOVE trying new things and that ingredient intrigued me. Sad to say, they ran out of egg yolk so I couldn't really enjoy it and was very disappointed, I ended up sending it back. The entree had GREAT flavors and I loved the pairing of the bamboo rice w/edamame. However, the chicken was VERY DRY (both of ours). Lastly, my desert was too crunchy for my liking as I anticipated the cake to be moist. I tried my friends desert and it was DEELISH!! I provided ALL my feedback to our waitress and the manager, when asked how our meals were, and they graciously accepted my critique of the food and decided to comp' our entire bill due to the "poor" experience we had regarding our food AND my drink, specifically because it was our first time dining there. The manager took 'Customer Satisfaction' to a whole other level than we anticipated. That will not detour us from visiting again to try something different on the entree and drink menu. This restaurant is GREAT for casual and intimate dining. After dining there, we went to the roof and had a cocktail at City Lights Rooftop. AMAZING lounge spot...decor, set up, and of course....the VIEW!!

Layla E.

We were staying the night at Le Meridian after a disappointing visit to City Lights Rooftop we decided to try Evoke. The craft cocktail program is very good. I really like Mezcal so I tried the Jalisco I was wonderful. Our meal was outstanding. The scallops were perfect and the Fluke was very flavorful. Our server was fantastic!!

Melanie E.

A nice go to after work. Chill vibe & music. Nice bartenders... Summer promo @longitudebar @lemeridien Free Rosé 3-6. Onsite also @citylightsrooftop with their own specials. Bring ID for access. No pool. Good views. Casual dress acceptable.

Melanie E

Great service, good food and drinks. Nice atmosphere.

Galina D.

The fried rice for the scallops was salty, but that was my only complaint. The dessert and vegetables were amazing and the portions were worth the price.

Kenyon Strother

The food and the service are amazing!

Anthony brandon

Not worth the money Food was decent at best! staff definitely was unknowledgeable to the menu and had no clue about wines.

Carrie Duke

Great spot for an appetite of any size. The staff was helpful and kind. Bring your hunger - portions are generous. I can see why they have a lot of positive reviews.

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