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Georges Brasserie
Categories: Restaurants Brasseries Restaurants French Restaurants Canadian (New) Brasseries, French, Canadian (New) [Edit]
4620 Piedmont Row DrSte 110
Charlotte, NC 28210
Neighborhood: South Park
(980) 219-7409
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri 11 am - 11 pm
Sat 5 pm - 11 pm
Sun 11 am - 3 pm
Sun 5 pm - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street, Validated, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
63 reviews for Georges Brasserie
Review Highlights
"We shared a goat cheese/onion tart to start."
(in 5 reviews)
"The complimentary french bread and butter were perfect."
(in 3 reviews)
"...I had their fillet mignon cooked perfectly medium raw."
(in 5 reviews)
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63 reviews in English
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Review from Curt K.
Columbia, SC
2/12/2012
One of the most pleasant evenings I've had in Charlotte dinning since The Gallery.
I was very pleasantly suprised by this place. I've been wanting to try French food in Charlotte for a while.
The food was amazing. I had the braised short rib and it melted in my mouth. My dinner guest had the pepper seared tuna and it was a very choice piece. The portions were a perfect size.
The wine selection was great. I had their Malbec at the bar and switched to the French Pinot Noir for dinner (very smooth). The goat cheese and carmalized onions were an amazing appetizer enough for two and then some.
And the desserts were amazing . . . yes, I ordered two . . . the chocolate coffee mousse was phenominal . . . I have not had mousse that good in many, many years and I also had their poached pear which had cardamom in it (my favorite spice).
I sat in the private dinning room and was served by the the most wonderful server Stephanie. She knew everything about the menu and was a delight to speak with and was very engaging. -
Review from Nazima M.
Burbank, CA
1/31/2012
My girls and I celebrated my birthday at this lovely bistro last night. I couldnt have asked for a more amazing time, not only was the ambiance inviting and bustling, the service was impeccable and the food was fantastic. We called in a day in advance and the manager set up off-the-menu entrees for us, which came out in perfectly timed orchestration. In all honesty, it was A LOT of food, but that doesnt mean we didnt appreciate it. We went home with 3 bags full of leftovers!
He started us off with the fresh bread and butter, then came the cheese platter followed by the Shrimp Provecal and the Lump Crab Cake. All three were shared and were unbelievable. Then came the salads, which were huge, fresh and clean on the palate. This was followed by a family style service of a shrimp platter (not on the menu) it had hints of fennel and citrusy notes which was sat on a mountain of Israeli couscous with figs and citron marmalade, very delicious. Another family sized entree of beef medallions over rice pilaf and garlicky sugar snap peas and roasted peppers, as though all that wasnt enough, we had a gorgeous lobster to boot. I know, I know, us little piggies made room for dessert which was Creme Brulee and Lemon creme puffs. I recommend the creme brulee to the entire world! All this took place over 4 hours, lol. I had the time of my life and the managers came out time-to-time to check up on us, chat with us and this made our dinner that much more special. Even the chef came out to our table twice to make sure we were enjoying his unique creations. Double chocolate brownie points for everyone we encountered at Georges, thanks a bunch for a wonderful night! Oh yeah, imagine my surprise when he even offered to bring my car to the front because we parked on the 3rd floor in hellsville. Gotta love it :) -
Review from Giannabrie F.
Charlotte, NC
12/20/2011
This restaurant is a lot of fun, has a great menu, authentic french decor and a lot of seating space. We had our company holiday lunch here last week and I was super impressed!
The waitress had a french accent so I truly felt like I was in a french cafe/bistro from the moment I walked in. She was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu so she guided us through the entire 2-hour lunch.
We started with a couple appetizers...the calamari (the dipping sauce to accompany the calamari was fabulous) and a cheese plate. The cheese plate also came with a relish, honey mustard sauce and a fig compote....all which paired perfectly with the cheese offered. The calamari was perfectly crisp, not chewy and seasoned well. Overall, great appetizers!
I ordered the Yellow and Red Beet Salad which came with candied pistachios, feta, oranges, olive oil and arugula. It was pretty good but I realized I am not a big "beet" person so I wasn't really thrilled with my choice. My only other complaint is that the portion was very small. I know these are lunch portions and we had plenty of appetizers but truly this was more of a side salad. However, it had good flavor and if someone loves beets then this would certainly satisfy! Everyone at the table loved their meals. Some got the chicken salad on a croissant, one person ordered the grilled steak salad (which was apparently cooked to perfection), and one other person ordered the grilled chicken sandwich (pretty boring, I know). Most of the lunch entrees are served with your choice of regular pomes frites (or skinny french fries for us common folk :) or sweet potato fries. The pomes frites were tasty and savory...not too oily and not too salty. Overall, everyone was super satisfied with their options. I also forgot to mention the warm sliced baguettes that were served prior to our entrees....YUMMY! There is nothing like french bread and this bread tasted so fresh and the butter just melted on so smoothly. The crust was crunchy but not hard and the center was soft but not too yeasty (yes I made that word up). It was just perfect! I should have asked if they made it in house!
My favorite part of this meal was of course the dessert! We left no stone unturned...we wanted to sample pretty much everything! We were told they make all of their desserts in house so we were all excited about their pastry options. Once again, France is known for their pastries so this was a true test of the authenticity of this restaurant!
By this point the manager was loving us so he sent out a plate of chocolate covered strawberries on the house. They were amazing...tasted like one of those $5 godiva chocolate strawberries. Then, the feast began...the chocolate mousse, the nutella cream puffs, and the creme brule all made their presence known. The mousse was rich and creamy, the nutella cream puffs came with a side of chocolate sauce so you could really make it special but the winner of the day was awarded to the Creme Brule!! I'm not even a huge creme brule fan but let me tell you...this was amazing! It was soooo creamy and flavorful. It was a perfect balance between a custard and flan. The consistency was just perfect and the bourbon vanilla flavor was done just right. I loved all of the desserts but this one had my heart.
Once again, I love to support local places so this restaurant definitely has my vote. There are many other items on the menu that I would like to try but what we had last week was fabulous. They have live music from time to time and they are having a huge New Year's Eve party. It would be worth checking out their website periodically so you can learn about some of their events. They also participated in restaurant week last spring (I attended), which was a great way to taste some of their most popular menu items. -
Review from Matt L.
Charlotte, NC
1/7/2012
We celebrated my birthday here with a group of 7 of us on a Friday nite in December. Both food and service(Jenny) were spot-on! We started the meal with duck risotto and steak tartar, two offerings that I have never seen on another Charlotte restaurant's menu. Then as an entree, I had a cracked pepper tuna served a beautiful medium-rare, while everyone else seemed extremely pleased with their choices as well. The creme brulee I was brought with a candle in it tasted better than any creme brulee I can remember in Vegas, NYC, or Miami. Jenny gave our table impeccable service and obviously loves people, she was the perfect waitress in every way! Thanks Georges for a truly memorable birthday and dining experience!!
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Review from Travis W.
9/23/2011 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
Had a spontaneous dining night out with my girlfriend here the other day and also had a $25 off $50 coupon so I figured....why not? I hadn't really heard anything about this place so I was an unbiased as I could be. Sure it looked fancy, but I'll take good food over fancy any day.
I had a pork and duck con-fit style dish combined with sausage, white beans and a bit of brown cinnamon to give it a sweet flavor. It was really good! I was surprised to say the least. The tuna tar tar dish we got as an appetizer was a bit lack luster but manageable.
Service was great, although the waiter came to the table with beads of sweat on his brow. That's a no-no for me, I don't like to imagine a bead of sweat landing in my food, drink, etc. :( Nasty.
With so many choices in Charlotte I don't know that I will be back but meh....maybe. -
Review from MELISSA B.
Charlotte, NC
9/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I can't get over the odd dish I had here. I am giving it three stars only because our app was so good and my boyfriend's meal was amazing.
We went here on a gorgeous night and it wasnt crowded at all. We sat on the patio and ordered wine. The tuna was fantastic as an app, coming with watercress and wasabi chips.
My meal was so strange. So I have been to France a few times and I am excited to see what old George pulls off with a fish out of water: halibut. Ummmm it was a nice size piece of fish, cooked well. Served with chorizo sausage and potatoes in some sort of spicey sauce??!!! Can you say WHAT?!?!? None of it was bad but what kind of i-can-say-oui-so-i-must-be-french-stoner put this dish together??? It was ODD and not good to say the least.
Forgetting that - my boyfriend had the white bean and pork dish. It was unreal. I have been obsessing how I can make it ever since. Pumpkin pie spices complemented the beans and pork. So good I could hardly believe it!! I probably wont be back to this place but will always remember his dish. Yum.Listed in: Feelin Snotty?
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Review from Stephanie K.
Charlotte, NC
8/30/2011
Really a 3.8
I have been to Georges about 4 times for dinner. It is a beautifully decorated restaurant and has an upscale French feel, though a bit more serious feeling than Cafe Monte's damask (love!). The outdoor patio is especially charming and has a French street feel to it.
I must agree with so many others, the crusty bread and butter is excellent. They also have an extensive, fully stocked bar, so blue cheese stuffed olives in my dirty martini are no problem, nor is my pear vodka on the rocks. :)
The goat cheese and caramelized onion tart, curry mussels, and beef bourguignon all tickle my fancy. The calamari was very good as well. I had higher expectations for the trout amandine, but it was fair. I have had the beet salad a few times and it usually fabulous, but last night's experience with it was sub-par.
Consistency is key with fine dining. If George's can tweak it so that every night is an ON night, it will be, in the words of Mary Murphy, " a force to be reckoned with." -
Review from andrew a.
Charlotte, NC
11/29/2011 Seated via OpenTable
Doing some yelping one night i stumbled upon georges. coming from a city with alot of good french food, i came in with low expectations (as I tend to do at most clt resto's). Brought along for company an actual frenchman. That said, the ambience and decore of the place is quite nice. the escargots were nice, pommes frites were good,steak tartare was a bit on the chincy side but it was good and the mussels were nice. like most upscale restaurants in the city (especially in the south park area) the crowd was pretty old (40+). I would return.
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Review from donnie v.
Philadelphia, PA
11/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
27 minutes to get a poured glass of wine.
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Review from T S.
Charlotte, NC
1/1/2012
Vacillating between three and four stars. It always seems there's just something that goes wrong with the service here -- not a catastrophe, but just "off.". That being said, if you like a real hamburger cooked rare, good luck finding a better one in South Park, if not south Charlotte. Service gripes notwithstanding, we do always seem to have fun here, and it seems most of the other tables are having fun too. That counts for a lot! Agree with other reviews noting both peaks and valleys on the menu ... Hard to say this place really nails it, and yet it is unique (for the area) and we just keep coming back.
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Review from Danielle G.
Charlotte, NC
1/26/2011 ROTD 4/19/2011
Georges was so much more than I expected it to be. Went to dinner with a few work colleagues. I can tell you right now that trying to find a place to park in those garages on a Friday night is a bitch, so after a futile effort I gave in to their complimentary valet service, which I had no problems with. The attendents were pleasant and prompt.
DRINKS: I got there a bit before everyone else, checked my coat, and took advantage of the bar. The bartender was a little snooty and stared a good long time at my ID, but in the end put together a decent drink. The French Connection is quite exotic - the sweet, smooth taste of ports and wines going down, but that sting of scotch on your tongue. The smell was intoxicating.
My favorite drink out of the two had to be the citrus basil martini. Strong while still being refreshing and elegant.
At dinner, three of us decided to split number 303 under Interesting Whites, a Muscat. It had an interesting bite to it that wasn't too appetizing alone, but went amazingly with my snapper and the mussels.
SERVICE: You just can't get it like you used to anymore.... except at this place. I can honestly say that this is the best service I've ever had. The waiter was attentive without being overbearing, made sure that all of our wines/waters/beers were filled, made great suggestions and pairings, and just overall attended to our every need with an expertise that you can't find too many places. Not to mention he was pretty sharp looking, which is always nice for the ladies of the table. Excluding the bartending experience, I would give service at this place 5 out of 5.
ATMOSPHERE: Despite the points made about the decour in other reviews, I found the atmosphere pleasing. The dining room is large and high-ceilinged without being overbearing, and still providing an intimate atmosphere at dinner. The crowd, we did notice, was much older, however this wasn't any contention. Everyone there seemed to be there for an occasion - a small, intimate gathering for a birthday, or a husband and wife celebrating an anniversary. You got the feeling that to most of the crowd, this was someplace special to them.
FOOD:
Apps:
We all shared some steamed mussels and fuites. The fries weren't as hot as I'd like, but flavorful. The mussels were out of this world - they almost tasted coq au vin, and were so incredibly flavorful. My top pick of the evening.
The shrimp over risotto was also very pleasing. I was delighted to see that the heads were still included on the shrimp (one of my favorite parts), and it was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The risotto was also perfectly cooked, creamy, and flavorful. I liked the addition of the red peppers.
The fried brie salad was tangy and delicious, so no complaints there. I've had baked brie before, but never fried. It complimented the salad perfectly.
Entrees:
The snapper over lobster basmati was delicious, and very much was complimented by the wine we had with dinner. The fish was, of course, cooked perfectly, and the rice was flavorful with just the right amount of lobster in it. What I really enjoyed was the sauce - it almost tasted like a buttery, light bechamel with chives, and I definitely want to try and replicate it at home.
The braised shortrib melted in your mouth, and was also cooked perfectly. The sauce complimented the meat and horseradish mashed potatoes very well, though it was said at my table that some thought there was too much horseradish. I personally thought it gave an excellent bite to the carmalized onions and sauce.
Dessert:
I can say that they create one of the best executed creme brulee's I've ever had. Pretty darn big, perfectly glossy on the top, and garnished with large, ripe raspberries, this melted on your tongue like nothing else.
I had the chocolate mousse, and it was how I like it - extra dark and delicious, however there was almost twice as much whipped cream as there was mousse, which left me a little disappointed.
Before I came here, I didn't think this would be a place that I would be terribly impressed with, as opposed to other places in Charlotte, but I stand corrected. I would definitely come back here. I pride myself on being a cheap date, but I can honestly say that the $80 bill that was said and done was on par with my experience.Listed in: Best Happy Hour
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Review from Tor B.
Saint Louis, MO
5/10/2011 2 Check-ins Here
George, you french culinary wonder, you could be 5 star so easily but instead you've taken your eye off the ball and ended up in with three stars.
I've been to Georges twice now, and can't be sure I'll marche right back. My inagural trip was good. I had the fire muscles and amazing oysters. However, the trip would have been perfect if the wait staff got the orders right the first time...a few missteps made the event a little mauvaise. So I returned, thinking it would only get better (internal optimism!)....hmmm well mon ami it did not deliver. Au contraire, the staff was worse on the second try (staff is an important part of any business), and the special ceviche fell well short of très bonne. (horrid really - sorry)
Georgie you have such promise, but the execution of what you are, or perhaps what you intend to be has been off-the-mark. So please review how you run the front of the house, and also ask your chef to review everything you serve before you serve it.
bonne chance monsieur! -
Review from Megan C.
Charlotte, NC
1/30/2011
I am always looking for new breakfast joints in Charlotte and am often disappointed. When I found out that Georges serves brunch, I called up my friend and said we had to give it a try. We decided to meet there this morning and lets just say I am now in love....
The restaurant is adorable. There are photos from Vogue all over the walls, my inner fashionista was screaming. We sat down and were greeted by our very friendly waiter. I ordered a cup of coffee and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was really delicious and actually pretty strong.
We started with the beignets which were very fluffy and very delicious. We quickly scarfed those down and placed our order for Steak and Eggs Filet Mignon and I am very, very happy I did.
The steak and the eggs were perfectly cooked. The steak was rare and incredibly flavorful and the eggs were perfectly poached. The hollandaise was some of the best I have ever had. The potatoes on the side weren't the best I've ever had, that would be my only complaint.
In addition to the fantastic food, our waiter was incredible. I never saw the bottom of my coffee cup or water glass. He gave us suggestions of what to order and when we told him it was our first time dining at Georges, he brought us the dinner menu so we could take a look and see if we wanted to come back for dinner some time. I was very, very pleased with the service and the food. I plan to go back soon for dinner and of course, for brunch. -
Review from Sara G.
Charlotte, NC
10/15/2011
We go specifically for the oysters, they always have great suggestions, but our faves are usually there east coast blue points or west coast Kumamotos - The tuna tarte we enjoyed so much we now try to make it at home as an appetizer on nights we can't make it out! Don't forget Sunday Brunch and botomless mimosas!
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Review from Adam R.
2/28/2011 Seated via OpenTable 5 Check-ins Here
My significant other and I chose Georges as the place to celebrate our first anniversary. It was a lovely experience.
The service was attentive and friendly, as is only appropriate for an upscale establishment. We began with crusty French bread and champagne while we waited on our entrees, which arrived with amazing swiftness. I ordered the sea bass on top of a seared polenta cake, and it was delicious. The fish was perfectly cooked, with the skin crispy and wonderfully salty. The polenta cake was browned to perfection, and the accompanying haricots verts were crisp and satisfying.
For dessert, we shared a cheese platter. We picked the chèvre and brie and told the waitress to pick her favorites for the other three selections. The cheeses were served with tasty fruit compote and candied walnuts. It made for a classy end to the evening.
We had a wonderful time at Georges. It's too pricey to be an everyday excursion, but I highly recommend it for special occasions. We will return as soon as we get an excuse to splurge. -
Review from Shauna H.
2/15/2011
Went to Georges last night with three of my amazing friends to celebrate a single-ladies valentines day. The atmosphere was really nice luxe fabrics, black and white vogue photography...a violinist playing numbers from the Sound of Music.
Our server was an attractive young guy which we certainly didn't mind and he politely read some fantastic sounding specials and offered a couple recommendations.We were even personally escorted to the ladies room which was a nice touch!
We each ordered a drink ( I ordered a citrus basil martini). Since I tend to talk with my hands I carelessly ended up spilling 1/2 of my delicious $10 martini all over the table..yikes. Well, no problem there as the bus boy scuttled over and quickly changed the table (paper) and I finished what was left of my drink. Someone mentioned something about my drink - at first I thought they said they would replace it, so I was a happy camper. Well after a few impatient minutes I just ordered another drink without looking up and I realized it was the bus boy not the waiter. He said he would talk to my server about it. My back was turned but my friends noticed that when the bus boy tried to talk to the server he literally stuck his hand in the poor guys face and rudely dismissed him. He was bringing me another drink which was nice but it certainly made our waiter seem like a jerk.
After that service took a huge dip....
Complimentary bread & butter- heavenly. Great crusty bread with soft middle and creamy homemade butter. Wow, great start!
We ordered two apps and a salad:
Butter Poached Lobster Gnocchi with black truffle fondue ($15)- It was bad. Where was the truffle? Why were the gnocchi WAY overcooked? Why was our lobster the consistency of rubber? It tasted terrible- almost had a distinct onion soup mix flavor. If I had ordered this as my meal I would have been deeply disappointed.
Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Tart ($8)- This was better but still not the best appetizer Ive ever had. I only tasted a little bit of goat cheese.
Red & Yellow Beet Salad ($8) - My friend ordered this but I was able to taste it. This was great! Candied pistachios are my new best friends.
For dinner two of my friends ordered potato gnocchi ($14) and one ordered the seared scallops ($27). I went with a special ($32)of filet medallions with Bearnaise sauce and crab meat- it also came with a side of lobster mac n cheese.
I was lucky to try everyone's meal but I only enjoyed mine. The gnocchi was terribly overcooked and visibly unpleasing. They are lucky they served it to my friends because I would have taken it back. The scallops were large (yay a large scallop dish) but over-all the dish was way over salted.My steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The crab meat wasn't very plentiful but it tasted sweet and delicious. The lobster mac n cheese was actually pretty good as well.
We sat around for a very long time before our plates were cleared. The restaurant was not busy at this point. Eventually we had to ask for our server and our check. Oddly enough the other server and bus boy exchanged a laugh amongst themselves when we mentioned who our server was. I am not sure what that was about. Our server came over and slapped down dessert menus in front of us. We said we just wanted the check and he was able to split our apps for us which I was pleasantly surprised.
2, 1/4 apps, a martini, meal, and tip came to a little over $60 for myself.
Although I liked my meal no one else liked theirs and service was pretty yicky toward the end. I wouldn't go back on my own accord. If I did go back I would stick to steak. -
Review from Nicole W.
You know, I've put off reviewing Georges for weeks - and until today I couldn't quite decide why. Well, here's why - I expected more. That's right, I expected more from Georges. And while my meal and experience wasn't a bad one, I was really hoping it was more than just ok. But for because of the latter half of the meal, I left feeling a bit "meh."
A while back hubs and I made it out to Georges for a casual meal on the patio. Before sitting down I took a peek inside and it's a similar layout compared to the previous tenant (Oceanaire). I can't speak too much to the bar or inside dining area, but they looked luxe. So, how about the meal? Here's the rundown:
Complimentary bread & butter: 5/5: Wowza. Crusty, delicious bread with real creamy butter. Delightful on all accounts. I had to hold myself back from theifing the bread basket.
Goat cheese & onion tart: 4.5/5: By far the best part of the meal for me. Our server "warned" us that the tart comes out lukewarm, not hot, but to my delight it came out toasty. It was generous in size, full of flavor and delectable. I would go back just for this tart and request that it comes out toasty.
Tuna Nicoise: 2/5: A deer would have loved this dish because it was a true salt lick. As in so salty I could barely get it down. The ogre heavy hand of seasoning ruined anything good that might have been going on with this dish. I barely had three bites. Could I have mentioned this to my server? Yeah, I could have but I only saw him twice during my meal before he dropped off the check. Thank goodness the water guys were paying attention to my glass because it was routinely emptied.
Creme brulee: 2.5/5: The flavor was decent, but the consistency was not. The top of the brulee was, um, barely bruleed and the inside was not cooked quite enough. Sad brulee, sad Nicole.
Will I come back to Georges? Sure, but I'll try completely different dishes, save the goat cheese onion tart. -
Review from Julia S.
11/12/2010
It's kind of amazing when something that has 100% potential to be pretentious buffoonery overcomes the odds and makes what might have been a boring old lunch into something special.
Do you like being fawned over? Mornay sauce? Two napkins and lots of large, heavy silverware? Expensive bottles of wine, names printed in script so that they're hard to read? You'll like it here.
Oddly, you'll also like it here if you like butter, really good bread, Veg-friendly Frenchish food and comfy chairs, and good deals. Because at 10 bucks for a sizable, rich entree complete with frites, a beverage, and a salad, it's one of the best lunchie deals in the area. The Ratatouille was standard but sat atop this incredible, creamy pillow of polenta. Hell yes. And the Croque, minus ham + tomato, was killer.
Friend had mussels and wrastled with them a bit, but enjoyed.
Why, oh why, were the fries so cold and soggy? Close, George, but no cigar.Listed in: Vegetarian Venues in ze CLT
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Review from Brady H.
11/30/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Experienced a lovely dinner tonight.
Food - This is the most important element at a restaurant and the three of us tried an assortment of starters.
1) Onion soup - good broth, the toast could have been crunchier and there could have been more cheese, but overall, a decent version of an overdone classic
2) Ceviche with scallops and lobster. Very tasty!
3) Country pate + duck rillets + some ham and nice mustard - solid. I preferred the duck, others at the table preferred the pate, but we all liked the mustard
4) Special entree - scallops over risotto - simply divine. A bit pricey for three scallops - not sure if they needed to be crab stuffed, but the scallops themselves were sweet and divine and the risotto was awesome
5) Gnocchi with lobster - melted in mouth and the sauce was heart attack delicious
6) Escargot - I'd say the weakest dish. Suggest you pass on this one. Out of the shell and with silly small pastry on top of each snail
Service - excellent! Our waiter was very gracious and attentive and good timing and pacing on the food and wine and bread service
Ambiance - Low key, not too pretentious. Lots of space between tables. The owners didn't seem to have changed much from the previous seafood restaurant (which was pretty good, so sad to see that it closed)
Price - Not cheap, but not out of line.
Butter - would have liked the butter colder/more solid. the bread was awesome and I appreciated the manager (?) bringing fresh out of the oven bread mid way in the meal.
Parking - free valet - nice. Would have appreciated if the waiter had gotten the car for us. Not a big deal
I prefer this place to Nobles - which apparently has closed. So I guess this is the place to go to! -
Review from Scott H.
Charlotte, NC
10/18/2010
I went to George's for drinks and appetizers with a friend, expecting to pay the South Park premium. Imagine my surprise when I saw apps in the $3-$4 range.
For about $25, we had a martini and a beer, calamari, crudo (sea bass that day), shrimp cocktail, and tuna bites with wasabi. And the servings weren't tiny, either; we had enough to call it a meal.
Hoping to get back to George's for dinner this week. I'm eager to see if the entree menu yields a similarly satisfying visit. -
Review from Lee Ann D.
Charlotte, NC
8/31/2010 ROTD 7/6/2011
Only been once but I can't wait to go back!!
We had three of us in our party and decided to just sit at the bar, good thing Summer and Stella were A-Mazing!! I walked in and had a Pear Martini waiting for me God I LOVE my friends, and this drink, it was so good!! They have a great Happy Hour menu that last all night. ( I think)
We started ordering off of the Happy Hour menu and we had the Tuna Bites- I really liked them they were like Tuna Tar-Tar on little wasabi crackers. French Country Pizza was really good too!! Shrimp Cocktail- comes with 4 you have to peel yourself but well worth it, they were big and delicious!! We had the Escargot, I opted out, not my thing!! We had the Truffle Frites anything with truffle is good with me!!
Ok we had a lot of different things I can't remember everything now but I will say we had a great time picking through both menus offered and had a an even better time just ordering as we went!! I like Georges and will definitely recommend!! Sit at the bar its more fun!! -
Review from Dillan R.
Huntersville, NC
12/30/2010
My fiance and I visited Georges last night to celebrate my birthday. This was our first visit and I decided that french food was the way to go for my birthday celebration. Boy, was I impressed.
Ambiance: We were seated in a cozy corner booth and had a great view of the entire restaurant. The large white globe cafe lights add a nice touch, as does the hip music.
Service: Our server did a great job considering he had 3 tables sit down at the same time. He made wonderful recommendations on both wine and entrees.
Food: Started with an order of fried calamari, served with spicy aioli- it was typical of most american restaurants, not bad, just not impressed.
The complimentary french bread and butter were perfect!
I ordered the specialty salad- mixed greens with candied pecans, pears, and fried brie. The salad was fairly large for a starter. I loved the flavors but would have preferred a smaller portion for a lower price (the salad was $12).
Entrees- I had the Trout Amandine, served with yukon potatoes and french green beans. The fish was cooked perfectly and the butter sauce was to die for. Not to mention the potatoes melted in my mouth and the bean were perfectly crisp.
My fiance ordered the speciality steak- 8 ounce filet, stuffed with crabmeaet, served over mushroom risotto. OMG! The steak was HUGE, crisp on the outside, warm and soft on the inside. But I must say, the risotto was even better. The mushrooms were in large chunks, which I liked because we could manuever around them if we didn't want to eat them. The sauce....oh the SAUCE! Folks, this is the good stuff.
We will be back...saving our $, but will be back, very soon :) -
Review from Tonya P.
Charlotte, NC
8/13/2010 19 photos
I have been to George's three times and I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either. I thought it was an over priced South Park restaurant. Today I went with one of my friends and we had a great lunch.
We shared a goat cheese/onion tart to start. It had a strange consisitency, like pureed onion, but still had a good flavor. Then we had a lamb sausage sandwich and I ordered the special fried flounder sandwich. They did not pass my french fry barometer. French fries not served piping hot just pisses me off now. I know, I know, I know,,,, I know they would have been more than happy to bring me hot fries but, dang it, I want my fries hot without having to ask.
The best part of our visit today was our service. Our waiter saw that we had cash on the table and he told us the gratuity was added because we used a coupon from http://restaurant.com. He gets a gold star and he got double tipped anyway for being honest.
George's also has a raw bar and offers a happy hour menu that is worth checking out. -
Review from Christopher S.
Annapolis, MD
Updated - 1/28/2011
Another great experience. Awesome New York Strip Steak. They took on Del Frisco's across the street with this steak. Very good unique steak sauce, perfect amount of pepper corns and just nailed the cooking to perfection. The frites that come with the steak are average.
Tried a couple of outstanding French wines that you usually do not find in restaurants. The $8 glass was a better value compared to the $14 glass
Great service3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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11/1/2010
I visited George's for a business dinner. Once again spectacular service.
We sat at the bar and had… Read more »
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Review from John H.
1/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Yay for Charlotte Restaurant Week! Got to try this place out last night with a large group of friends. Our server was awesome, even though the place was packed for a Thursday night - we got to take our time, enjoy the food, good company, and great ambiance that Georges offers.
What I ordered off of the restaurant week menu was a shrimp starter over a bed of red pepper risotto. My main entree was a seared snapper cooked perfectly over rice. And my dessert was the apple tart which really said everything to me as far as how the meal went. I am a sucker for apple anything, but it was a great dessert.
Some of my friends ordered similar and some ordered off the regular menu as well. Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience and hopefully we can all come back - even if it's not restaurant week. -
Review from Jason N.
Matthews, NC
9/20/2010
This review is for Sunday Brunch only as I have not been there for dinner...yet. My wife and I met some friends for brunch this Sunday and I have to say the overall experience was positive.
The Bloody Marys are heavy on the horseradish, which I like, so if you aren't a fan, steer clear. The Eggs Norwegian, Eggs Oscar, and Croque-Madame were very well received at the table. Cappuccino was also excellent.
While ordering a friend was asking about a quiche de jour and the server must have mistook this for an order, because his Eggs Oscar didn't come out, and a quiche did. The server apologized, and allowed us to keep the quiche as they quickly fixed his order and comped both dishes for my friend. This was unnecessary, but appreciated.
Funny part to the story is, the highlight of the entire meal was the one we didn't order. The quiche de jour which was ham and spinach to the best of my recollection, hands down the best have ever had in my life. Light, fluffy creamy, great consistency, I can't say enough. Next time in, this will be my selection with out a doubt. -
Review from Todd W.
9/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
Went here recently and sat outside on their large patio. I was here when it was the Oceanaire, but hadn't been back to the space since it closed. The patio is extensive and the inside, though there only briefly, was nice too. They have a limited beer menu, but most of the beer choices are local to NC, which I like. Went with the Highland Ale (a few) and it was good, and went well with what we ordered for dinner.
Ordered the goat cheese & onion tart to begin and it was great. Comes out like a quiche for you non-tart folks :). Tasty and the consistency was nice. For my entree went with the lamb shank (see pic on biz page photos). While it's doesn't "look" appetizing, it sure was. Meet fell off the bone as it's braised, and was served on top of a serving of polenta. Only issue, if you want to call it one, was that there was so much food, I could only get through about 1/2 of it. For $25, it was worth it and won't leave you hungry.
Went with the creme brulee for dessert and this was the only disappointment for me in the meal. The sugar crust was over done and the taste of the brulee was not to my liking. No worries, just won't order it next time. Can't wait to try this place for brunch as the reviews are good! -
Review from Megan B.
Weddington, NC
Came here the other night on tour of Charlotte restaurants I wanted to try. This was my first stop. We sat at the bar. My husband had on shorts and a button down short sleeve shirt, me jean pedal pushers, a cotton blouse. We both had on nicer flip flops. I felt fine as far as my dress was concerned. Husband felt like we should have been dressier, but I saw other people in there dressed like we were, so I still think you can be nice casual here and fit in fine.
Excellent cocktails. My husband had the John Daly which tasted like sweet tea. He downed several within the span of minutes. I had the cucumber ginger collins. Quite good! Has fresh cracked pepper but don't let that turn you off. It is a really good drink! Very refreshing. They also have different beers. Mostly in bottles but will serve in frosted glass.
My husband and I had a wonderful crock of the mussels in white wine with side of pomme frites. There are several variations. The bartender was fantastic. She recommended the curry ones, but I'm not a huge fan of curry. We loved the mussels and right when we were finishing up the mussels, we were presented with slices of fresh french bread to sop up the juices. Right on queue it seems. The pomme frites were excellent, too! Would be nice if they had an herb mayonaisse to serve with them rather than just ketchup. That would be a great addition.
If you are looking for a real raw bar in town, you cannot go wrong in this place. They have pretty much any shellfish you want. I will definitely be returning to try the oysters, crab, shrimp and clams. The presentation was excellent. I will also try dinner. Loved the atmosphere. I think the restaurant will do well. They are filling an empty niche. -
Review from Caleb A.
Lake City, FL
Updated - 1/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Keeping true to their name, I come back to find that they have a...BEER MENU! They finally got some good beers- including local ones. I got the Pirraat Ale recommended to me by the bartender. It was a nice 10% beer that got me warm after just one bottle! (Drinking on an empty stomach). For dinner I had their fillet mignon cooked perfectly medium raw.
Service is still excellent here.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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7/5/2010
Came back with friends. I got the Trout Almondine. For $17, I got 2 great sized pieces of… Read more »
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Review from J D.
Charlotte, NC
9/4/2011
I have been here 4 or 5 times for lunch, dinner and private events. Every time the food, service and atmosphere have been excellent.
I needed a receipt for an expense report for a business luncheon from 3 weeks before. i called over there and they faxed the receipt in a matter of minutes.
They simply do a great job all around. -
Review from Tracy D.
Updated - 8/30/2010
Stopped by Georges during the week and sat at the bar this time. We took advantage of the happy hour specials they offer M-F. We tried the shrimp cocktail, tuna bites, French country pizza, calamari, truffle frites and the escargot. All were good. We also got the butter lettuce salad andmixed greens off the regular menu and I really enjoyed the mixed greens. And then I also tried the fava bean and corn risotto but I didn't care for it at all. As soon as you take a bite you are overwhelmed with some sort of lemon zest. I wasn't expecting it and I didn't think it belonged. My friend tried it and he too was like puzzled by it. My friends had some other stuff I can't recall. But they did send out a chocolate mousse for my firends birthday and it was soooo good. It was creamy and light but rich at the same time. Two thumbs up!!
Overall though another good experience. The bartenders here are really great and I would not hesitate to sit at the bar and dine again.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/2/2010
After reading all the reviews on Yelp I decided to give this place a try w/a friend of mine after a… Read more »
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Review from Andy B.
Went there on a date night and wasn't disappointed! We've been looking for restaurants in Charlotte that remind us of the Northeast, and George's definitely fits the bill - stylish, casual, great menu and fun wine list.
We sat outside, on the lovely patio that faces the common fountain (shared by Brio and Del Frisco's). The atmosphere really did feel a little bit Parisian, down to the small lights hanging from the awning to the wicker furniture. Really a lovely environment to have a french meal.
We leveraged the house wine specials and had a carafe of the Sauvignon Blanc, excellent value and a good light white wine to start the evening. After a lot of debate, we settled on the green salad with dijon vinaigrette and the mussels in white wine. I've had a many renditions of this dish (including memorable versions in SF, Boston, and Spain). This was a very straightforward rendition, but the mussels were fresh and the broth was quite pleasant (and dippable). Salad had a bit too much dressing but was good otherwise.
For our main meal I couldn't resist and order the steak frites (hanger steak with blue cheese butter). To me this dish is a true bistro test - if you can't cook a good piece of meat and make french fries, forget about making trout almondien or Beef Burgundy. The hanger steak was excellent, medium rare as ordered and clearly seared in a high heat environment. Fries were addictive (good sign) but over-salted. Oh yes, the blue cheese butter was as decedent as it sounds. My wife had the lobster ravioli special - 2 giant ravioli's made with 3 oz of lobster meat, served in a shrimp and tarragon sauce with a tomato coulit. Simply put, it was amazing - not a traditional bistro meal, but superb (and a great deal).
For desert, we split the lemon tart - while the filling was very good and obviously fresh, the shell was slightly burned with really took away from the dish.
Service was very well paced - some would say slow, but for those looking to enjoy their meal (and their company), it was just right. Our server was professional, gave us good suggestions, and wasn't obtrusive.
Overall I'm really happy that this restaurant has opened and hope that folks visit often because we need more local places like this! -
Review from Christina L.
Charlotte, NC
8/4/2010
True rating : 3.5. Yelp has really got to start letting us give .5 stars!!
First off, my waitress was great, incredibly friendly. The food was okay, nothing exceptional. The scallops were probably my favorite part of the dinner -- a little overseasoned, but cooked perfectly. The beef bourgignon was okay, very little meat though. But props for the in-house-made pasta. Then for dessert, I had the warm chocolate cake. One word -- yum! The caramel ice cream (also made in house) was very good as well. Over all, pleasant dinner, but it would not be my first choice restaurant for a night out.
As always, complimentary valet (thank you Piedmont Town Center).
Décor was okay, but loved the old school Vogue cover pictures (of course I would appreciate that being the Vogue lover that I am!) -
Review from Kristi S.
Charlotte, NC
11/9/2011
I had my birthday dinner here last night, and was very pleased with the meal and service. The steak and frites was excellent, as was the salmon ravioli special. The portion size on both of those entrees was quite good. My husband had the blackened tuna, which he enjoyed, but the portion size was a bit small. We were quite surprised compared to the other two entrees. There was one minor service issue, but it was immediately corrected, and they gave me a complimentary second dessert for the table in addition to my birthday dessert. If you like Creme Brulee, order it here...it was outstanding!! Overall, myself, my husband and my father all really enjoyed this restaurant, I will definitely be back.
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Review from REBECCA S.
Charlotte, NC
What a let down.
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Review from Peter K.
Waxhaw, NC
8/29/2010 1 Check-in Here
I've been to George's twice and both times I've really enjoyed myself. The Onion Soup is to die for. The onions are *deeply* caramelized and it gives the soup and a really hearty and earthy flavor. Topped with a well-browned slice of Gruyere, it was honestly the best onion soup I've had outside of France.
The entree portions are quite generous. I had the Cassoulet the first time, which was good, but I couldn't even come close to finishing. The second time I learned my lesson and had a second appetizer for my entree, a fresh salmon crudo. Not exactly French homestyle cooking, but very tasty.
The service was excellent. The waiters were attentive, and refilled our waters whenever they got low, and they leave chilled re-sealable bottles of water on the table too. Splitting multiple carafes of the house wine proved no problem when it came to the bill.
If there was one problem with Georges, its that they don't have very much vegetarian fare. One entree (Ratatouille), and a few appetizers were the only options. -
Review from Charlotte V.
Charlotte, NC
6/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
Lot's of hype. Been their several times. I've been to some good French restaurants. Georges should be careful how they advertise their dishes, French? Food is delicious, the place is very nice. If you are looking for a PASTIS experience? Georges will disappoint and you'll be pissed off after you see the bill. Give it a try. I'll will give it a 3 star for being a trendy spot and for their outdoor seating. Great for your first dates. FREE VALET.
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Review from Ashley M.
Charlotte, NC
3/16/2011
Georges is a must. I've been there on numerous occasions and it has exceeded my expectations each time. The Lobster Gnocchi is my absolute favorite thing on the menu. The soft, billowy gnocchi, the creamy celery root purée, the fresh lobster! The scallops entree is also wonderful. Also, ask for their dinner specials. I've had monkfish and grilled trout and they were just as delicious, fresh and perfectly cooked.
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Review from Erica J.
Charlotte, NC
5/17/2011
The mustard mussels are AMAZING. The service is very attentive. I've never had a bad experience.
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Review from Nick K.
3/23/2011
My wife made us a reservation here on my birthday. It was the nicest night so far in the year so we sat outside. Also, it just seemed more lively outside. Not in the loud sort of way...it was just more full. The inside was still "upscale" feeling like it was when the place was Oceanaire. But it was relaxed, I guess what a brasserie is supposed to be.
Like I mentioned, it was packed outside, so service was a little slow. We didn't mind as we didn't have anywhere else to be. We started with 2 apps; the heavily touted goat cheese and onion tart and an asian style tuna special. I don't remember much about the tuna because...well it wasn't memorable. I do remember the fish itself being really high quality. The tart however was great. Flavorful, airy, with just the right amount of crust. Its one of those plates that you order every time you go. My wife doesn't enjoy goat cheese, and she even really liked the tart. The bread brought out was really good too. We split the beet salad. Looking back we should have ordered something else..she doesn't like beets, and I'm pretty particular about how I like mine. So the salad wasn't for us, but might be good to you, appreciated reader.
For the entree I had the braised lamb. When we go back I will have a really hard time ordering something else, it was that good. The shank was textbook braised. The meat almost had the consistency of good pulled pork, and when taking a bite with the sauce (red wine reduction maybe?) it reminded me of vinegar based bbq for sure. I'm so happy our waiter talked me into this. My annoying habit of asking "whats your favorite thing on the menu" really paid off this time. My wife had the roasted chicken. She enjoyed it but I thought it was a little dry from overcooking. We were really stuffed so opted out of dessert, but they brought us some banana ice cream for my birthday. I love banana flavored stuff so it was right up my alley, and the texture of the ice cream was perfect. Now that I'm done with this review I've got a pretty good feeling that I'll order the lamb again next time I'm there..Listed in: Top Restaurants
