Blue Restaurant & Bar

Went there while visiting Charlotte.  Found the place cold, thermally and ambiance.  Waiter tried, but a bit too chatty and played up the food preparations a little too much.  Not impressed.  Sorry we picked it after reading rave reviews online.  Wouldn't go back.

This might be my new favorite date spot in charlotte. We went on a Wednesday night and as expected, we didn't need reservations. The decor was on point, dimly lit (dark enough to be inviting, and bright enough to read the menu). Our server was very knowledgeable and had wonderful suggestions for wines, appetizers, salads, cheeses and entrees.
For the appetizer, try the arrancini (breadcrumb coated risotto balls filled with mozzerella and panccetta and fried) and the scallops are apparently incredible.

The cheese selection is in my opinion the best part of the menu, but my beef tenderloin ala blue was the clear winner of the night. I want to go back again just writing this review! My date tried the Pork Milanese with Heirloom Tomatoes, which was very tasty, but very rich. It defintely won points for creativity, but not for eatability (if that makes sense). He ended up not being able to eat most of it, but luckly for him, I was able to share my steak and risotto

Took quite awhile between my review of the bar and live music part of Blue and the restaurant side but, here I am and boy am I glad.  Went for dinner with my wife and a couple friends from work ahead of a Charlotte Squawks show and every bit of the meal was fabulous.

In terms of service, I have to say that I believe this was as professional as I've ever experienced in Charlotte.  From tableside manner to knowledge of the menu, past and present to attentiveness.  Just spot on.  Thank you Scott.

Suffice it to say that everyone was very pleased with what they ordered but I'll stick with what I ate.  Started with the seared Hudson Valley foie gras and it was the perfect, fatty, savory bit of heaven with which to start the meal.  For my entree, I got the whole Branzino which was served with some risotto.  The fish was perfectly moist, simply seasoned and filleted tableside by the aforementioned awesome server.

My only regret is that I was not able to order my first runner up on the menu, the duo of wild boar and I can only hope that it's still on the menu when we visit next.