Tapas Restaurants near Matthews, NC

“Great experience at this restaurant tonight. Our first visit and will definitely be back! Yummy food and our bartender, Sarah, is so friendly and knowledgeable!“

“Absolutely love Portrait Gallery! Food is simply amazing and perfect portions. The staff is great, Lacey our server was so attentive and friendly. Brandon the owner stopped by to check on us while dining and excited to share how great the experience my wife and I were having. A must for anyone in downtown Matthews area. Insider tip, try the Brussels sprouts (you’ll be glad you did). Thank you!!!“

“Belissima! Vibes and decorè, unmatched! Its sexy, sleak, and a lil sultry. The back lighting at night is gorgeous. It creates a very intimate vibe. The food is small plates so don't belive you're going to feast. My only draw back was flavor. When it said SPICE I was expecting an indulgent amount of SPICE with unique flavor compliments. Being internationally inspired I guess I was reaching. I will say that the food presentation was beautiful.“

“Great food and awesome staff! Food is always top notch and they brew great beer. Pint of sunshine is a must try!!! Give them a try….you will not be disappointed!!“

“This place is AWESOME! great food and great service.“

“I have been to Mariposa twice - once with my husband for an aperitivo and again with my friend for lunch (I was picking up my painting at the Mint). Stephanie was our server both times and she was so nice, knowledgeable about the menu, and efficient. She made it a pleasant experience each time. The food was delicious. my husband and I had pizza, my friend had a lamb burger and fries, and I had the shrimp and crab cakes. I will definitely return!“

“Had the opportunity to DJ a wedding at the Goodyear house and Work with the amazing team. I really enjoyed getting to know Anna, the event manager. She was extremely helpful and super professional. Can’t wait to come back for more events!!“

“Excellent food & service. Gorgeous courtyard with jazz guitarists 2 Wednesdays a month from 7-9.“

“Anytime I go to CRU I always request breya! She was top tier. From the moment we sat down, she was attentive, professional, and had great energy. Drinks came fast, she checked on us often without being overbearing, and she really elevated the whole night. Hands down one of the best experiences I’ve had.“

“Wonderful Anniversary dinner! Service was excellent and the food was 10! We drove from Asheville to charlotte and very happy we chose Oak Steakhouse.“

“Incredibly fun experience and delicious food! We will be coming back in the future! The crispy pork belly is out of this world!!!“

“Great atmosphere and Leanne runs a great team and Krystal and Jamie are the servers/bartenders to have! Always deliver a great experience and great food! 11/10 recommend“

“Love Para! Great staff and Menu!!“

“We held my daughter’s celebratory graduation dinner from UNCC at Barcelona Wine Bar this past weekend, and it was absolutely perfect! I planned the event far in advance with Tiana, their Sales & Events Manager, and she was thorough, communicative and handled it all like a pro, including a last minute change to the menu that she texted to me (smart). She arranged for printed menus with the event name (lovely detail!) and because they can’t include mussels, her favorite, on an event menu (understandable), they surprised us and sent her some anyway on the house. Our main server (I’m blanking on her name so sorry we love you so much!!) and our bar servers, Morgan and Justin (who we kept busy 🤣), should win personality of the year awards for their wit, humor, charm and skill (for instance, Morgan wowed us with his tapas plate stacking ability and made sure to holler in my Mama’s good ear when he spoke 🤣). It was great fun, and the food was DELISH!! Highly recommend for events and also looks like a fun place to just hang out!“

“We had an excellent experience. The food was really good. Really nice dining area and outside seating. Absolutely loved it.“

“This was the perfect date spot night. Live music on Fridays and great craft cocktails. Our server, Mark, was amazing and very tentative. We let him create cocktails for us and they were amazing. Enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. I will definitely be back and recommend it to anyone in need of a date night spot“

“Great beer and better people.“

“Just visited the Charlotte Uptown location today and it was fantastic! This was my third time at this location and I think it's even better than the last two times. Keon, our server, was exceptionally nice and made our lunch such a great experience. Love Jinya! So good!“

“Awesome spot! Great beer and wine selection.“

“I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place! The food and service were absolutely outstanding. We shared a selection of small plates, each more delicious than the last. The restaurant’s warm and inviting atmosphere made the experience even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely be returning soon!“

“Love the food! It’s also a fantastic way to use the American Express Hilton Hotel credits. Both physical cards and mobile payments work seamlessly. We didn’t stay at this hotel—we just came to the restaurant for meals—and my husband and I had no issues getting reimbursed by Amex.

We’ve been here several times, and everything we’ve tried has been consistently delicious. In the past we’ve had the wagyu burger, and today we ordered the farmer’s breakfast with steak. We arrived at 10:45 a.m. and were still able to order from the breakfast menu, which was a nice bonus. The service is warm, the atmosphere is inviting, and the overall experience keeps us coming back.“

“Really enjoyed the staff and wine selections. They were very helpful! Food was yummy and the private room was perfect for our party. They even convinced me to try a sweet red ( German dornfelder) that was delicious!“

“My son, his GF and I had brunch here this past Saturday and it was beyond delightful! The food and the service were absolutely perfect, and the weather for sitting on the patio couldn't have been better. Our server (Samantha?) was spot on, sweet, and very helpful. We ordered the blintzes, Eggs Benedict with cheddar jalapeño grits, Turkish Eggs, and breakfast tacos with home fries and we split everything. We were all in food paradise for the next hour or so. I have never considered myself to be a blintzes person, but each bite was like a pillow of heavenly sweetness. When we got the check we were all shocked that it was only $65, as we all thought it would be over $100. I can't recommend this place more highly and I will return as often as I can!“

“Great atmosphere with great service.“

“My first visit was, at lunch today, with my daughter. It was WAY better than I expected. The food was very good and the staff was equally as friendly.“

“really cool spot. Amazing service. love the esthetics, plants, materials, all refreshing and different. menu is small but good. and vibe, is a classy little spot but still feels casual and super chill. whomever designed it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 just when you think you’ve seen it all.
i recommend this place to people all the time, for first dates, business meetings, drinks with friends etc.“

“Great food, great atmosphere. Make sure to check this place out!“

“The ambiance is spot on here. The lounge area where the music is, is setup just right and efficient. The bar is timeless and the staff is professional and feels like you’re picking up where you left off with an old friend. The drinks are poured with skill and love. We got there for a pre-dinner drink just when the music was about to start and by the time we finished dinner and got back out, the place was packed! Great place to start the night and listen to some live music.“

“low key elegant lounge in the lobby of the ritz Carlton. We went just for drinks and sat in the couch area. Friendly service, great playful craft cocktails, but not your average drink - rather pricey though. The first one I ordered was not my cup of tea and the waitress replaced it for me without blinking an eye. Highly recommend it.“

“Chill place when it cold in the winter! Bet you understand the popularity contest in the summer time all around the season it popular! Most of the Stadium Crowd leaving and Most Locals Residents showing tourist good spot to shop! Trillionaire Row LLC approved (Thumbs Up) 4Star Service“

“We held the rehearsal dinner and welcome party for our son's wedding at Cicchetti and it could not have been better. Briana, Robin, and Trevor were so attentive and helpful with planning and setup. The staff and servers were very attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Lastly, the food was outstanding. We received so many compliments from our guests. Thank you Cicchetti for an awesome night all around.“

“I visited the establishment to bring in the New Year and it was AMAZING!!! My first time there and I WILL be back. Our server, Hailey, was attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. The lights were low, people were dressed to impress. And the DJ?!!! Kept us dancing all night!! 10/10...the food left something to be desired, unfortunately 🫣“

“Enjoyed watching Monday night football at the bar & eating dinner. I got the buffalo wings - beware, they do not taste at all like buffalo wings. They were good but to me, tasted like some kind of a rub. They were nice & crispy. The sweet potato fries were fantastic! My husband got a chicken club & regular fries. He liked his sandwich but his fries were not crispy at all. They charge outrageous prices for tequila - be aware!“

“Our server Nick was great. I was a bit dissatisfied with empanadas it was little greasy. Jerk chicken good, oxtail great. Our goat nachos pieces was big chunks, maybe if you cut it smaller and Seasoning it a bit more. Overal 7 out of 10. If those changes are made i will come back.“