I came here for the first time on my birthday and was not disappointed! Drank a nice bottle of sake and tried 5 tapas.
My favorite dish was "Pork Belly Tacos." The glaze on the meat was perfect and the watermelon had a surprisingly complimentary taste.
My least favorite dish was part of the "Dip Trio" -- the Baba Ganoush had an overly smoky taste and did not bring out the essence of the eggplant.
Overall, a great dining experience and would definitely go back for more!
We had been wanting to try Soul and finally made a visit for brunch. It was a pleasant experience all around and we're looking forward to trying the full dinner menu. The food was fresh and tasty, the drinks were mixed well, and the service was just right. Marlon was our server and he did a great job of balancing info and full glasses without overpowering. It was refreshing! We'll definitely be back.
Review Source:I came to Soul on a Saturday night at 8PM with three other ladies. Â We knew they did not take reservations and were expecting a wait. Â We were quoted 1.5 hours and decided to have some drinks at the bar. Â The bar service was great. Â After 1.5 hours of waiting I checked in with the hostess and she said there were four other groups in front of us. Â A little after a 2 hour wait we got our table. Â If the hostess had any thought of us waiting over 1.5 hours she should've quoted us that. Â Honestly, that is the only huge negative thing I have to say about this restaurant. Â
Now, onto dinner. Â The menu has a little bit of everything ranging from Greek to Asian to American food. Â We ordered a lot of different things, but I will only list my favorites: the lamb lollipops, the Soul Roll, the pork belly tacos, and the brussel sprouts. Â The server at our table was fast and attentive. Â We did order dessert and I do not recommend the cupcake or the pistashio ice cream. Â The cupcake was dry and the ice cream wasn't cold, yet it was solid. Â Weird. Â
Overall, expect a long wait and a delicious meal, but please skip dessert.
This place really impressed me. I absolutely loved every aspect of it. It's a small and cozy size and dimly lit. It's got a really cool, eclectic vibe about it. Everything we ordered was delicious except for the eggplant dip. My friend and I savored every bite. We shared the truffle fries, the trio of dips (the tzatiki was fantastic), the chimichurri kebab, and the goat cheese & honey flatbread. I highly recommend this place and will be going back soon! I wouldn't bring large groups just because there isn't much seating available. And for sure come early. If you wait till past 7 there will be a long wait.
Review Source:This is among my favorite restaurants in Charlotte. The Queen Charlotte roll is my personal favourite. It does get extremely crowded at nights so If you're at the bar, ask for Stephanie. She is a solid bar tender who will make you smashing special cocktails that aren't on the menu. Enjoy.
But be prepared to buy more than 3 tapas per person or you will spend a lot and leave hungry.
Came here with a friend, late night. Took FOREVER to get a server to even take our drink order. Once that was taken, it took even longer to put our food order in...and as you can probably guess, it didn't exactly come out on time either...
Aside from all of that, the food was good...not great. Had some skewers, white bean dip, buffalo wings, and the fact that I can't remember what else we ordered probably says a lot...The white bean and goat cheese dip was not that great however, if it had been served hot, it might have been better. It was lukewarm...
We sat outside which was nice (but you definitely knew you were in Charlotte--NOT NY...) There were lots of drunk kids entering and exiting and an extremely inappropriate couple (by couple, I mean something that comes out of a Jersey Shore episode) who may have actually fell over the balcony, together, had they stayed a minute longer...management observed their behavior and said nothing...until they shattered a glass over the balcony.
Even if the food was better, I don't think I'd return. Most uncomfortable experience coupled with poor service= not worth it to me!
Oh, and by the way, a friend of mine tried to book this place for her birthday and the MANAGER told her he couldn't accommodate a reservation for ten--EVER...like, he said he just could not a reserve a table for her...interesting....Why did I still come here after knowing this?! Don't know.
Take your money elsewhere!
Is it ok if I say that this is my favorite place in Charlotte? Well...non-Asian place that is ;)
You enter the room and you are transported to a chic restaurant in a hip city such as New York or LA! There is absolutely NOTHING on the menu that is less that awesome. I personally love the truffle fries, Napoleon sushi roll, wings, skewers,etc, etc. Yum! They also have a cool selection of beers, wine, and cocktails that are worth trying. If you're looking for a fun, vibrant, place where you'll also meet cool new people and eat scrumptious food, come to Soul!!
So I got drunk one night in Charlotte and made some new friends.* Whenever there was a lull in our magniloquent discourse on the finer points of the economy, microbiology and NASCAR, I'd ask them where I might find the best meal in Charlotte. There was a lot of hemming and hawing from most people, but about 40% of them instantly pointed me toward Soul.
That kind of percentage can't be ignored, so when I was able to drag myself out of bed the next morning, I headed over for brunch.
I must admit that Soul and I got off on the wrong foot because they refused to serve me liquor before noon. However, once our server was able to gasp out (past my hands wrapped around his windpipe) that it was North Carolina's ridiculous law rather than their personal decision, we moved past it. And everything from that moment on was perfect, because everything included their shrimp and grits.
Our lovely waiter Marlon sold me on the dish, and it truly was architecturally interesting as he described. Instead of a bowl of shrimp and grits (as I'm used to), it was more like fried grit cubes with the shrimp and sauce poured over. And it was beautiful, rich, salty amazingness. The only downside was that I wanted more. (Her french toast panini was nothing to sneeze at either, but I'm a savor-tooth tiger to the core.)
I'm sure it would've been a better brunch with a bloody mary, but this was a meal I'll eat every time I'm in Charlotte, and you probably should too.
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*Depending on your perspective, I suppose you could say that I bothered a lot of strangers.
I concur with everything regarding dinner so I will review breakfast.
The Sunday brunch is one of the best breakfast experiences I have ever had. Groovy Sunday morning music plays at a good volume as the DJ spins classics, Every item on the menu is decadent and amazing. The bloody mary's and mint juleps pull no punches. And every item is an urgent wake up alarm brimming with flavor and attention to detail.
I think I am addicted. Soul's brunch turns a hungover Sunday into a downright religious experience as we commune at the bacchian temple of good times, good drinks, and good food.
Maybe I don't get out as much as I used to since we had kids, maybe it was the prospect of a well-deserved and overdue date night with the wife, but this was one of the top 10 meals of my life.
Pork belly tacos, ahi tuna skewers, beef chimichurri skewers, korean BBQ wings were all amazing. My wife loved the tuna sashimi tacos as well. Showed up around 7:00 PM on Saturday night and had to wait a reasonable 30 minutes because we wanted to sit inside and it was well worth it. The ambiance inside is great for date night, can easily hear your companion but its not definitely buzzing in there so you don't feel bad laughing and having a good time.
Would highly recommend this place. I think 4 people would probably be the max i would bring considering there aren't that many tables unless you're willing to wait a while, the place doesn't take reservations. Owner told us this place gets really busy around 8:30 PM on Saturday, so would try and get there early in the night if you can. He also told us you can call and put your name down on the list when you're on the way..
My wife and I LOVED this place and hope to be back soon!
Soul is by far my in my top three restaurants from Charlotte to Los Angeles. Â Never have I had a bad experience. Â The food is inventive, delicious and decadent. Â The atmosphere is intimate and has a very cool vibe. Â Be prepared to watch your neighbors expressions as their food is brought out - you will start having discussions about the intricate flavors and presentation and find yourself sharing with complete strangers.
I absolutely cannot go here without ordering at least two of the Pork Belly Watermelon Tacos.  Those alone are worth the trip.  This evening, we tried one of the specials - tempura asparagus with garlic aioli...yes, please!  We did ask for some extra aioli on the side and continued to sample it throughout the entire meal.  Next up was the Soul Roll - spicy salmon, cukes, jalapeño, sliced white tuna, wasabi aioli, spicy mayo sauce  - just enough kick to finish off the delicate white tuna. Â
We followed the roll with the Pan Con Tomate  - Spanish chorizo, whipped manchego, rioja reduction - the fresh garlic and whipped manchego literally made me want to scrap the plate clean.  And don't miss out on the Flatbread with truffle whipped goat cheese, pistachio pesto,
honey braised garlic and fresh arugula - one of my favorites to start the meal. Â Just enough sweet with fresh arugla and how can you go wrong with goat cheese?!
If you care to partake in a drink - try the pink sake - tastes like a light, crisp sweet champagne. Â The cucumber martini is perfect for Summer.
If you haven't tried Soul, run don't walk - you have no idea what you have been missing!
Have been wanting to check this place out for a while and so glad I finally did! Awesome service...sat at the bar...the curry lamb skewers with mango chutney was to die for and surprising the sushi was amazing as well. Got a cupcake to top the night off and it sadly was no good...lacked flavor but overall I would definitely go ahead!
Review Source:Ventured over to Soul last night for a lite bite with a friend. Â I'm so glad I did. Â It was a great experience. Â The service was friendly, the food was very good (for the most part) and the price was right in my opinion.
It was packed for a Thursday night..they had a 45 minute wait but we were seated at the bar immediately. Â Our server was super friendly and he was very attentive the whole evening.
We tried the white bean/goat cheese dip---pretty good, small portion and couldn't really taste the goat cheese but it was decent. Â The pita chips were a little stale.
Next we tried the curried lamb skewers with mango chutney....this was the show stopper....SOOOOO good! Â The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavoring was not too spicy/hot...it was just perfect...SOO on point! Â I HIGHLY recommend trying it!!
We also tried a tuna roll...I can't remember the name but it had cream cheese, it was flash fried, had jalapeno and something else....it was excellent. Â Fresh, tasty, just enough crunch, etc. Â
Lastly, we tried their newest cupcake addition....it was a dark chocolate cupcake with carmel on the top with whipped cream. Â This was the biggest disappointment of the night. Â The cupcake was dry as could be with ZERO flavor. Â If you closed your eyes to take a bite you wouldn't know what flavor you were sampling. Â It might be the worst cupcake I have ever tried. Â I noticed they pistachio ice cream on the menu and I should have gone with my first instinct and ordered that instead. Â Steer clear of their cupcakes...they are not worth the $4.
Overall...like everyone has repeatedly stated...great atmosphere, fun people-watching, good food and just an overall solid spot. Â I'll be back.
The chicken and lamb skewers were really really succulent and tasty. The other things i had were good too. The ambience was pretty lively ( read: noisy ) but it was Friday night so sort of expected it.
The only cons are the long waits and no parking . Paid $5 for a spot a block away :(
The food here is good, they have a very weird menu however, I don't know who came up with it, but it is a sushi place that also serves greek food? I do not see the purpose in this. They have a very good bartender which is mainly the only reason I go here. But they do have a celebrity chef in Chaz Bono, I did not know that he lived in North Carolina but Cher can often be seen in there with her son Chaz cheffing in the back
Review Source:My friends and I met for drinks and date night with our hubbies. It was my first time, I loved the vibe and atmosphere! Our drinks were on point and music was great! Then the food came, everything was shared and very tasty! My only regret was not ordering more food before the kitchen closed. Oh well, next time!
Review Source:Tried out the place for brunch. It was a 45 minute wait at 1:00pm so we were able to find 2 chairs at the bar. The bartender was very, very accomodating when we wanted to order an omelette to order and the kitchen wouldn't let us. Apparently you can ONLY order what is on the menu because the kitchen is very small and they just don't have the means to make things to order. We attempted to order something off the menu and the kitchen said they were out. The bartender made a recommendation and kept filling our mimosas for free. I love this place for dinner but brunch was just as good. Huge portions and the stuffed sage sausage french toast is devine.
Review Source:Soul is unique with some good/interesting food options. Â I wish I had a drink here, as they all looked great, but I had plenty the day before, so I wasn't feeling up to it. Â I even saw Bob the Bartender slinging drinks from behind the bar, so that is always a great sign.
We tried to go here a number of times, but the place is small, there is always a long wait, so get there early, (i.e. before dinner time) if you want to sit immediately.
I started off with the Pork Belly Tacos, and they were amazing. Â I would suggest splitting these, though, as they get heavy on your stomach pretty quick. Â Especially if you are going to sample other menu items.
The fried cheese was also great. Â I ended up just eating by itself, rather than on the bread.
The service was slightly below average, as it seems like they serve their food in batches (e.g. they make a large batch of pork bell tacos and everyone gets it at the same time regardless of when you ordered), and our server was mostly absent.
The big down sides are 1) getting a seat, and 2) sitting on the lap of absolute strangers once you do get a seat. Â I really hate cramped seating, so next time I would try and get their 1-2 booths that have.
I would love to come back here for some drinks, but I would target an afternoon or an off peak time.
My husband and I have been wanting to try Soul since they opened, and decided our 1 year anniversary this past weekend was the perfect occasion. We arrived at 8:00pm on a Monday and were surprised to find out there was a 30 minute wait. Around 30 min later we were sat at the bar and the food was more than worth the wait.
We started out with four dishes; Baba Ghanoush dip, anchovy bruschetta, lamb cheek profiteroles, and curried lamb skewers. The Baba ghanoush with pita chips was smoky and spicy, probably the best I've ever had. The marinated Spanish white anchovies on Bruschetta were refreshing, lite, and full of flavor, everything on the bruschetta was super fresh. The profiteroles for me were by FAR the highlight of the meal and one of the top 5 dishes I've ever eaten in my life. The kitchen was on point because everything on this plate was perfection. It was the first time I've had savory profiteroles which I thought was very creative, they were stuffed with tender lamb cheek, mushroom jam, and a foie gras  mousse. The three ingredients just kind of melted together and although the portion was small, they were so rich that it really ended up being the perfect amount. I would normally have a heart attack after paying $18 for 3 golf ball sized "sandwiches" but these were so good that we will probably order them every time we go back! The last dish of our first go around was the curried lamb skewers with mango chutney. The lamb was cooked and seasoned well, but there wasn't anything necessarily special about the lamb itself. But, the mango chutney was perfection, and we probably could've eaten a few bowls of that on its own. The pairing of the curry with the sweetness of the mango worked perfectly and definitely elevated the flavor of the lamb.
Our second go around we ordered the Rocky Mountain Oysters, Sakana Roll, and Korean BBQ wings. The choice of the Rocky Mountain Oysters was really just out of curiosity. I always see Food Network hosts eating them when they're in Colorado and I was curious to taste them. They were perfectly cooked and incredibly tender, but I just did not care for the taste. They were good and my husband ended up eating the whole plate, but there is nothing in this world I hate more than liver, and although very mild, they did have a slight liver taste. The Sakana roll was pretty good and I really liked the combination of sauces that they served it with. Finally we had the Korean BBQ wings which were cooked perfectly. They were tender, very moist, and very flavorful.
The only disappointment of the night was dessert. I was eyeing the goat cheese ice cream since I first opened up the menu and when we ordered it the waitress told us they no longer make that flavor and we must have received an old menu. That was kind of a buzzkill, but we moved on and ordered the Vietnamese coffee ice cream. This is definitely not a cheap restaurant, but up until dessert, everything we ordered was more than worth the price. The ice cream scoop was $4 and it was about a 3oz scoop barely larger than a golf ball. I guess we're kind of picky because we make ice cream at home a lot, but our 1st shot at Vietnamese coffee ice cream was better than that. It was not a huge deal, just kind of anticlimactic after such delicious savory dishes.
My husband also ordered an Old Fashioned and said it was delicious. Lastly, the DJ was fantastic and one of the highlights of the night. We were seated right in front of him which was entertaining, and he was playing old school records all night which was the perfect type of music to accompany our food!
All in all it was one of the best meals we've ever had and cannot wait to go back. My husband thinks we can try the whole menu in 3 more visits, which I think is a bit ambitious, but I'm sure we will get there eventually!
Love love love this place. Every time I'm back in Charlotte, this is the place to go to. Items on the menu always come out amazing - guacamole stack, lemon chicken skewers, white bean and goat cheese dip, hummus dip, fried goat cheese on bruschetta, herb cheese stuffed piquillo peppers, pork belly tacos, fried meatballs, any of the sushi options. Amazing.
Downfall - Doesn't take reservations, so expect a long wait for nights. Also, have to find street parking in the area. If you park at Sherwin Williams after it closes, then you're fine - but during business hours, same as CVS, beware of getting towed.
Wow. This is, hands down, one of the best restaurants in Charlotte. After being told about it constantly, I finally made my way there. Since my first visit three weeks ago, I have been back 3 times (thats how good the Pork Belly Tacos are). Along with the pork belly tacos, the other 8 plates at my table including the ahi tuna tacos, steak skewers, the crunchy roll, lamp lollipops, and all the other items were all absolutely delicious - nothing disappointed.
While I clearly love the food, the service is attentive and the ambiance is really eclectic and comfortable also making for a great experience. However, Soul only got $ stars from me because for even such an amazing restaurant, the three hour wait was a little overkill. I got forced into waiting, because yes I like it that much, but since you can sit and eat, talk, and drink for so long, people end up hanging around forever. For not having that many tables and being permitted to sit for 4 hours, if you so choose, the place gets a bit cluttered and you end up waiting a long time.
I guess when people agree to wait for three hours to eat there, they dont really care but the amount of extra business they could be doing is unfortunate.
But if I leave you with anything...its get the pork belly tacos!!
I don't know where to begin but this place is amazing and the food is great. I'm a huge fan of lamb and few places do lamb dead on but this place nailed it. They offer a good cheese plate but they should use better or different toasts or crackers.
The atmosphere was very relaxed and chill. This place got packed around 10:00pm on the inside. The waiting staff was very good with timing between checking up on us and good knowledge of their foods.
We didn't stick around for dessert though, we went else where for that.
We spent three hours there when it felt like a hour.
I'd strongly recommend that anyone take the time to try this place out.
Holy mother of Noms.
I had gone to meet Michael G's sister (Lauren G) for dinner in the historic neighborhood of Plaza Midwood. Â It's quite a hard place to find, as it's on the second floor of an old building.
For starters we had got the , Goat Cheese bruschetta, and some preposterous Sushi Tempura.
Non sequitur... I don't usually say these kind of things, but Soul is one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten in my life. Â I mean there was a party in my mouth.
Ok..back to the food. Â Round 2. Â Lamb lollipops inappropriately named (in a good way), cuz we ate them in one chomp. Â Pork Belly Tacos...Let me tell you, that pig lived a good life. Â So tender.
To top it off for dessert, we had the Vietnamese Coffee ice cream. Â Overall one of the best culinary experiences EVER.
If you're looking for culinary excellence in Charlotte, this is definitely a spot you need to check out. The flavors each dish brings will not only blow your mind but also your taste buds. It should definitely be known that each item is small and invokes it's diners to order many plates and share amongst themselves.
But if you decide to eat here, the ASIAN GLAZED PORK BELLY TACOS are a must order with the SALMON-O-PITA a close second.
On the drink side, their bartenders have an exquisite pallet to create drinks with multiple levels of flavor.
Interesting!
Came back finally for New Years Eve party. Different feel this time, because of the music was catered to the event. All in all, definitely a place worth visiting!
The servers were nice and attentive. One bartender was able to catch a bottle of amaretto with one hand, without it hitting the ground. Good reflex!
Was not able to try the food, again this time -- boo! We seem to come at the wrong time. So hint! It will take a while to get your food after 10pm. So come early!
Will update more, with food in my belly from this place!
Again, Soul does not disappoint. Â I finally went back last night after a 7-month hiatus because I was living abroad, and the food was actually better than I remember.
We ate the sashimi tuna tacos, goat cheese bruschetta (I can't help but get both of these each time I go), the sushi special, and the oh-my-goodness these are the best things I've ever had pork belly tacos. Â Now don't get me wrong, the sashimi tuna tacos are amazeballs, but I just found my new favorite dish at Soul. Â The melt in your mouth pork belly and refreshing watermelon were such a perfect combination that I didn't even care when my date pointed out that I had dripped grease all over the front of my dress.
I've had the same waiter almost every time and he is great as always. Â Very knowledgeable about the menu, attentive, and fun to interact with.
I haven't eaten here NEARLY as much as I would like. Â But the times I have have all been amazing. Â
Stranded in midwood one night soon after soul's opening, I met up with some friends who were going there for dinner. Â Since my only other choice was to sit alone at common market, I followed them, and I was not sorry. Â I had one of their sushi rolls...which roll it was is lost in the mist of time and many killed brain cells. Â I do remember that it was a little spicy, a little creamy, a little crunchy, and I DEVOURED it. Â
I wasn't able to return until almost 4 years later, but I watched the twitter feed and my mouth watered at every special they posted. Â Finally I was able to go there for brunch. Â We shared the truffle fries which were amazing. Â I don't know if they come with a dipping sauce, but we didn't get one, and we didn't need one. Â I had the chicken and waffles and I once again devoured every bit. Â It was also very reasonably priced for the amount of food. Â I got a mimosa but I wish I had gotten a bloody mary because my friend's was delicious and came with all sorts of pickled goodies. Â
Oh, also, they put a cucumber slice in the water, which is like a double boost of hydration for those of us who may or may not be - ahem - dehydrated from the night before. Â Soul, I love you!!!
On my first visit to this Charlotte hot spot I cannot add anything bad to the raving reviews. they're all true. Every small plate we had was delicious, the wine list had some great choices although a couple were not available.
I recommend getting there early or on an off night as this place seems to be very popular for very good reason.
You should go and be prepared to enjoy some delicious food. One warning, the bill adds up very quickly even though you are having small plates.
This is a place I have driven by many times but did not notice. Â After finding out it is a popular spot, we finally made a stop. Â I love this wonderful spot! Â The atmosphere is great, comfy, and as another reviewer, the music is incredible; it makes you take notice! Â Our server was great and well informed. Â It always helps when the waiter has personally tasted the dishes being served. Â Since we could not possibly experience everything on the menu, we had:
- grilled caesar salad: 4/5
- white bean/goat cheese dip: Â 4/5 (served cold but it grows on you)
- Korean BBQ wings (not spicy at all, more sweet): Â 5/5
- salted caramel-popcorn buttercream cupcake: Â 4/5
- Punto Final Malbec (Argentina): Â 5/5
We ordered the sashimi tuna tacos as well, but they never made it to the table...next visit but I really didn't mind. Â Soul has a small but adequate wine listing and the couple we ordered were delightful. Â This is a hip but inviting spot to hang out for something to eat and drink in the Plaza-Midwood area and I always enjoy great spots that my fellow reviewers love! Â Best regards...
Great place, enough said! First, a bit of advice: be prepared to wait for a while for a table on a Friday or Saturday night, and by a while I mean 1.5-2 hours. The atmosphere is very hip, and the patio/balcony dining space was really interesting. The crowd was younger, which made the experience very fun and energetic.
Regardless, the food is definitely worth the wait. We had a sashimi tuna taco, slow-cooked ribs, grilled chicken skewer, and a tuna sushi roll. I would describe the food as the best of East meets West. Especially the ribs and chicken skewer-- the presentation, the taste, dressings, and sauces reminded me a lot of Japan, where every detail matters. So much so that I kept saying the owner's must have lived in Japan for a while, but it turns out the owner is Greek...I was way off!
I would highly recommend the tapas over the sushi. The sushi's really just mediocre.
Took my parents to Soul yesterday (Sunday) for mom's birthday brunch. Â We just got done with the never-ending halls at the Christmas show. Â I was defying all traffic laws and regulations just to make it here before 3 (brunch is from 11-3).
As I was dashing into the door at 7mins before 3, they sat us at one of the loungy couch area immediately. Â The waiter knew we were to order brunch and took our orders promptly and calmly. Â He was very attentive and helpful through our meal. Â Definitely thumbs up on the service (I forgot to catch his name)
We shared 3 dishes: shrimp and grits, chicken and waffle, and southern biscuit with gravy and sausage (added an egg for $1). Â Here is my verdict on the food:
Best dish is chicken and waffle. Â 3 small pieces (2 pieces of wings and 1 thigh meat) fried super crispy yet moist (at least the wings I was eating). The waffle is fluffy. All for $9 which is quite reasonable.
Best side item is sage rope sausage. Very tasty. I can probably eat an entire plate of them. Not too salty, the casing is just crispy enough. Just simple pork greatness.
Worst side item is biscuit. Â I guess I am used to flaky buttery bo biscuit. This is a little chewy and doughy. Â
Least worthy dish is the shrimp and grits. Â It wasn't horrible, but for $12 it was disappointing. It looks and smells like awesomeness in a bowl, yet it was more bland than I would ever imagine.
Granted not everything was great (hence not a 5 stars review), I will definitely come back for another brunch. Comparing to nearby places, I find this place more economic and food choices more appealing.
Whenever my wife and I feel like doing something lounge-esque but don't feel like dealing with the douchebaggery (from both men and women) that passes for the norm at bars and clubs on Tryon Street, we'll venture to Soul Gastrolounge for good food, stiff cocktails, and some well-chosen chillout music.
Soul Gastrolounge, thankfully, is devoid of the bling-ridden, obnoxious pretension that soulless dead ends like Cosmos Cafe is so guilty of. Here, you'll find a mix of urban professionals, hipsters, regular joes, all walks, so to speak. You won't be made to feel out of place here. The staff, from the hostess to the waitstaff, are very friendly; the waiter who served us the last time around offered a few suggestions that were first-rate, and he did so with cheerful aplomb. Did I just use the word "aplomb?" Of course, expect crowds on a Friday or Saturday night, but if you time it just right, you can get a table right after 9pm or so, when patrons fool enough to go hit the bars and clubs on Tryon vacate their tables. Suckas.
I love the vibe here. Dimly lit, but not dark, the music loud enough but not deafening, and, yeah, it's crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, but you never get the feel that you've got someone brushing up against you. Unless you like having someone brush up against you. Whatever works, son.
The food itself is the attraction for me. Soul Gastrolounge takes its culinary cue from the classic tapas bar set-up; you're hungry, but you don't want a big meal, you want something you and your party can pick on and share together. There's definitely much on the menu in terms of appetizers and tapas to choose from. The sushi is also quite spectacular, surprising for a non-sushi restaurant.
I particularly enjoy eating and drinking on the balcony. At night, you're blessed with an uncluttered view of uptown Charlotte. The balcony's a bit crowded, since it's quite narrow, but the view's pretty nice, plus, if you're lucky, you'll get to see the freight train come across the heart of Central Avenue.
Honestly, I'd eat at Soul Gastrolounge any time, even when we're not feeling lounge-y. This is one of my favorite places to eat in town.
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