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Good Food on Montford
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Restaurants Tapas Bars Canadian (New), Tapas Bars [Edit]
1701 Montford DrCharlotte, NC 28209
Neighbourhood: South Park
(704) 525-0881
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 5:30 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Trendy, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Curt K. said: "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…" read more »
92 reviews for Good Food on Montford
Review Highlights
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"The steamed bun was a pleasant surprise." In 11 reviews -
"The green curry mussels came in a close second for me." In 3 reviews -
"Looks like the small plates craze is still going strong in..." In 12 reviews
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92 reviews in English
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Review from Dan C.
Charlotte, NC
5/23/2012
Place lives up to the hype. Looking forward to my next visit.
Came here while my sister was in town and the food was awesome overall. Everything is very flavorful, nothing is really bland. It does cost a bit of cheddar, but it's worth it.
Korean BBQ dish was my favorite (obv). The spicy kimchi-flavored grilled scallion flavors played lightly with the underlying meat flavored to perfection. The interplay of korean bbq flavor and spicy korean vegetables tasted like Dvorak's Op. 81(a). (youtube that shizzles, son!). The rice bed underneath provided additional texture. When you taste it, you will understand the true meaning of "synesthesia".
dmo out. -
Review from Karuna S.
San Jose, CA
5/22/2012
"Wow!" That pretty much sums up my experience at Good Food! The wait was long on a Friday evening, but it didn't matter because they have a great little patio where you can enjoy a glass of wine and some delicious appetizers. After spending an hour on the patio we were seated at our table where we enjoyed some of the most wonderful food. Because the menu is tapas style, we got to try many items off the menu (which means we got to spend a lot of money.. servings are small, prices not so small!) and I can't pick a favorite because every one of the dishes was fantastic! From the quail to the pork belly, the tilapia to the kimchi beef, even the duck pasta and the scallops, were all amazing. Okay, I know that doesn't help you, so if I had to make a recommendation of the three bestest items, I would pick the quail wraps, pork belly and the kimchi beef!
I'm a pretty conservative meat eater, and usually stick to white meats, but I went in with an open mind, and gave everything a try, and I'm glad that I did.
This restaurant should really be called Great food on Montford, it is undoubtedly one of my favorite places in the city now :) -
Review from Lucy G.
Lake City, FL
5/18/2012
Sat at the bar with a couple friends and had some plates and cocktails.
I dont know if because the portions are small, but man most of the plates were sooo devilishly delicious. The best part is how quickly they brought us the plates as they were made- so each plate was just hot and perfect.
Mussels- delicious esp when ur a curry fiend like me.
Arctic char- not something I would get again- rather bland..
Korean beef with crispy rice- pretty solid and on point in terms of korean bbq.
Lamb belly- succulent fat melts in your mouth while the crispy skin crackles in your mouth with the lentils and greens. beautiful.
Gnocchi- yummy, great portion. will get again. soft morsels of goodness.
pork tenderloin- sweet and flavorful. the chorizo and potatoes make it even better.
Prices are steep relative to some of the portion sizes (e.g. lamb belly), so id come back for special occasions or when I wasnt so dang hungry.
Avoid the artic char. -
Review from Ben S.
Charlotte, NC
5/17/2012
Good Food was...well...GOOD! We enjoyed the originality of the menu items, the service as well as the atmosphere.
Food - Everything was flavorful and well balanced as far as flavor and texture. There was a nice variety as well. My only complaint was the portion for the price. I get it, it's tapas but when I spend $100 for my wife and I, I don't want to have to get some food later, which I did.
Service - Very attentive. I noticed all the servers in the place were taking great care of their tables and the food runners were on their game. I saw someone drop a dish and they had it replaced within 5 minutes...nice!
Atmosphere - Nice decor, lighting etc. We didn't mind waiting because we made some friends on the beautiful patio. You can tell its an old building but the refit was excellent. It is extremely clean and well maintained.
WE WILL BE BACK!! -
Review from Misha T.
5/8/2012
The best food I've had in Charlotte so far... End review.
Wait, no. I'll talk about a few of the things that stood out:
1. Charcuterie Plate - The Chicken Liver pate was excellent. Light with a bit of fruity sourness to it. Really could have eaten an absurd amount.
2. Smoked Lamb Belly Confit - the belly is rolled in to a wheel so every bite gets a perfect amount of fat along with the smoky beef and it's all very well accompanied by the lentils.
3. Arctic Char on Fennel and Potatoes - Textural contrast was excellent.
4. Gnocchi - Great softness to the pasta held together with cream and contrasted by crispy bacon.
5. Mussels in Green Curry - I'm a curry snob but the curry they used here, was nontraditional and extraordinary. There was a real citruesy sweetness to it.
We had at least 4-5 other things but these are the ones that really stood out to me. -
Review from Michael B.
Atlanta, GA
4/25/2012 3 Check-ins Here
My favorite restaurant BY FAR in Charlotte and maybe the best restaurant anywhere in the SE. I know those are strong words, but believe me the food quality is out of this world good. I can keep listing adjectives to describe the place, but they will simply not do it justice. There are so many great dishes here, let me try to recap some of my favorites:
Gnocchi - I am a huge gnocchi fan in general and this may be the best I've ever had. It comes with a great cream sauce, the pasta itself is perfectly soft, just enough cheese and chunks of bacon. Simply incredible. Just getting this dish alone is worth coming here.
Lamb Belly - Wow. The flavors in this dish are amazing. So many things happening here and the lamb is crunchy yet soft, awesome, awesome dish.
Pork Tenderloin - I have NEVER had pork this tender. EVER. Perfectly seasoned and perfectly prepared. The chorizo hash that accompanies is really good as well. This is a must order.
Pork Bun - You may not think this is the thing to get, but you would be wrong. You have to order this dish. The bun is puffy and soft and the meat inside is so flavorful. Love this dish.
Pomme Frites - Excellent french fries. Just thick enough, great crunch, great seasoning. I LOVE their fries.
Are you starting to get the point. This is a never ending list. EVERY dish here is at the very least really really good and at most heavenly perfection.
Cool atmosphere, it's normally pretty busy, good service though as everyone is very friendly. Good drinks as well, I actually really like their Pom Margarita... I would literally go there once a week if I lived in Charlotte.
I will come back here EVERY chance I have. Unbelievable restaurant. -
Review from Todd B.
Manhattan, NY
5/16/2012
Not my favorite restaurant in Charlotte, but it certainly is one of the best. It's "good food" for sure. The menu is reasonable, diverse and created around a tapas format. I experienced both the Smoked Lamb Belly confit and the Pork Bun. I'll have to admit that my southern tastebuds preferred the latter experience to the lamb, but both were served in a nice presentation and cooked to perfection. I prefer roasted or grilled lamb to this more roast-like lamb, but the combination with the lentils was quite satisfying. The wine menu was limited but selective in its choices.
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Review from Michael D.
Charlotte, NC
5/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Why was I so stubborn? When i first saw this place it looked a little shabby from the outside and its name, well was not so imaginative. I saw the yelp reviews and couldn't believe this place was that good. I was completely wrong.
The inside of the place is so much more appealing than the outside. Tapas style american cuisine is how I would describe this place. My friend and I asked the waitress what we should start with. She told us the mussels were the best in Charlotte. She wasn't far off. Drenched in a nice smooth curry sauce the combination was unbeatable. From there, I moved onto the scallops. The scallops were pretty good, but the cous cous underneath was some of the best I had. Since the food was good and I'm fat I decided to order the pork tenderloin as well. This portion was considerabley bigger and was just amazing. The pork was cooked to perfection and the chorizo hash & chili demi really set this dish off.
I will be back and my friend has been telling me that he will be taking his girl here when she comes down. Bottom line, looks are decieving and this place is a diamond in the rough. -
Review from Lauryn C.
3/28/2012
I can't get Good Food out of my mind so yes you guessed it just like the name says this is "Good Food". I really love the whole experience from the moment I walked in. The hostess was friendly, the atmosphere was great dimmed lighting gave a romantic feel but overall this place is just hip. It's classy but comfortable and all of the staff will make you feel at home. They do not take reservations so be prepared to wait especially on a weekend night. I visited on a Thurs. night had to wait about ten minutes which was nothing plus I always enjoy checking out the bar in a new place. The bartender was very friendly and did not go wrong when she asked my how dirty I wanted my martini on a scale from 1 to 5 umm 5 please and thank you for asking. Just when I didn't think my dirty martini could get any better yup you guessed it blue cheese stuffed olives I was already in heaven.
Now for the food. What is great about the food is it's served tapas style so you have the opportunity to try all kinds of dishes. A few of the dishes that I thought were yelp worthy quail lettuce wraps, the gnocchi with brussel sprouts and cream sauce this dish was addicting I think I could have eaten the whole order all by myself. I also enjoyed the steamed bun with pork belly. Save room for dessert because the strawberry cheesecake is so worth it (unfortunately I think it was a special so hopefully they bring it back real soon!) -
Review from Lucinda L.
Charlotte, NC
4/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
Again, I am so pleased with Good Food on Montford. The service at the bar is great.
Tonight I enjoyed the lettuce wraps - fresh, zippy, good. Next I had a portion of the pea soup - this soup would have been superior had it not been excessively salty. Last on my list: lamb belly. The small roulades look a little skimpy at first but, oh my goodness, they are so rich, I could not have eaten any more! It was a perfect portion of such a wonderfully flavored dish - very good, highly recommended. -
Review from Enzo D.
Denver, CO
5/8/2012
This place has absolutely GREAT food. I've almost tried each single small dish they have and I haven't found one I didn't like. Ingredients felt really fresh, size was decent for a higher end tapas-style plate. I usually have 3-4 and a glass of wine. My average check runs a little over $50 which is not bad considering the quality and the taste of their food. Any plate is a safe bet and if you are disappointed from one (which I never did) you'll end up having 2-3 more that will make up for it. Nice ambiance too.
For its category - one of the best I've ever been. -
Review from Kristi H.
Charlotte, NC
2/19/2012
This might be my new "go to" restaurant. I'd been there when they first opened up and wasn't blown away by the food, but last night was completely different. Every thing we ordered (many things I'd never order as a meal but glad others ordered the tapas) was delicious, but I have to say my favorite was the steamed buns with an asian meat filling - ridiculous!
Our waiter looked like he wanted to be somewhere else and needed multiple reminders, but I'm writing that off to having a bad day and will definitely go back soon! The pea soup (again, something I'd never order for dinner) was amazing, as were the mushrooms, the scallops were cooked perfectly, etc. - looking forward to going back soon! -
Review from Carl B.
Charlotte, NC
5/3/2012
This is our favorite restaurant in Charlotte. Absolutely outstanding food, excellent variety, outstanding service, and fair prices.
It does get crowded and they don't take reservations -- but it is worth the wait.
We almost always get the mussels in a green curry -- delicious! Other consistent favorites are the crispy quail lettuce wraps, the scallops, and the falafel. The menu changes fairly often, so there's always something new!
The atmosphere is cooly casual; it's just a great space in which to enjoy great food expertly served. -
Review from Stephanie K.
Charlotte, NC
Updated - 2/17/2012
I hadn't dined at Good Food in about a year, and it stood up to it's name yet again! I can't recommend the cheese plate enough. There are subtle hints of truffle oil throughout the accompaniments of various jams, which is right up my alley. The mussels have changed my life for the better. Even my non-coconutty mother raved over the green curry and coconut milk broth.
The highlight of my meal still has to be the duck fettuccine. So creamy and delicious. I could eat it every night!
Good Food is worth the price for a special night out when you really want to experience inspired and delicious cuisine!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/23/2011
Why don't I come here more often?
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Review from Kim K.
Cliffside Park, NJ
4/20/2012
My favorite restaurant in Charlotte. It should be called "Great Food." I've ordered practically everything on the menu and haven't had a dish yet that I wouldn't order again. My only criticism is that they won't take reservations for tables under 5 people. I've been turned away several times on a weekend because of this.
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Review from John C.
Greensboro, NC
1/4/2012
We visited GFoM, based solely on the yelp rating, while visiting Charlotte between Christmas and New Year's weekends. All I can say is, wow. It's not the best-looking restaurant I've ever been to, it was kind of loud (on a VERY busy Thursday night), and parking was a challenge.
But - the food was spectacular, the service was impeccable, and the wines were divine. The concept of simple fusion foods served on small plates works to perfection here, and I can honestly say that this was the best restaurant experience my wife and I have had in the past 5 years. The dishes themselves were obviously well thought-out, and the fact that they were as good as they were, on a very busy night, speaks volumes about the skills of the kitchen team. The dishes are pared down to the necessary elements, which tells me that a lot of thought went into the menu shoices and recipes. Nothing excessive or unnecessary was added - just the food. Perfection on a small plate!
We were sufficiently impressed that we swung by on our way out of town on New Years Eve, around 6 pm. Even better, if that's possible! Tammy, the bartender, was fabulous, and her recommendations were spot-on.
As a sidenote to Jason S's review - I've read this review several times, and I just don't think it's a fair assessment. If you know that your wife has multiple special needs when it comes to food, would it not be part of normal planning and preparation to verify in advance that a restaurant can accomodate her needs? To expect that they can just 'whip up' something special (off-menu) on a moment's notice is naive, at best. It's a restaurant, not your mom and dad's kitchen... -
Review from Michelle K.
Charlotte, NC
3/27/2012
Yes it is good food. The food definately backs up the name of the restaurant.
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Review from Carolyn J.
Cambridge, MA
1/18/2012
I can live in Charlotte now that I know about this restaurant.
Everything on the menu sounded good and was very reasonably priced, but we limited ourselves to 1. delicious cheese plate with munster, chevre, and blue accompanied by fig paste, chutney, and local honey, 2. perfectly seared scallops over sweet potato risotto, 3. homemade pasta with divine tomato sauce and homemade chorizo.
Three dishes to share were the perfect amount for two normal sized people.
Great ambiance, service, prices, food, and beer on tap. We will be back. -
Review from David P.
Southern Pines, NC
1/7/2012
Good Food on Montford really is! The menu offers great Americanized Tapas, perfect size, really, really good. We went on a Thursday night and the place was slammin' - lots of fun and a great vibe.
Re: Jason S. review: I respect a restaurant that knows what it's good at and makes only that. To ask a restaurant to change their menu to remove gluten, dairy and meat, and then give them a lower rating because they won't is little silly. I also would probably have given it 4 stars, but I am upping it to 5 to counter that review. -
Review from Robert U.
2/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Excellent! What a pleasant surprise this place is.
The food here is so good. They also have some nice, interesting wines by the glass (as well as bottles, of course).
I had the garnachi and the butternut squash soup. Each of these was really good. The garnachi was AMAZING - fresh tomatoes, Italian sausage, cheese, and pasta. I am not exaggerating when I say the flavor exploded in my mouth. My colleague said the mussels were great, too.
Our waitress was professional and personable and funny, all at the same time.
I will be back. -
Review from Stella K.
Charlotte, NC
5/8/2012
Fantastic! Service was very attentive- everything we ordered was delicious and beyond our expectations. The quail lettuce wrap was a pleasant surprise, pork tenderloin was very tender and the gnocci was fabulous!! Cant wait to go back :)
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Review from Lu ann V.
Charlotte, NC
1/12/2012
Delicious but a tad pricey but hey.. it's Tapas.
Love the gnocchi. My favorite dish. Must have!
They use to have fois gras but they discontinued it. That was delicious. It just melts in your mouth. I could indulge in that all day.
Desserts are delicious and scrumptious.
Small and cozy place. Very intimate setting. More for couples or small groups.
Staff is nice and welcoming.
Highly recommend if you do have the extra money to splurge because it is well worth it. -
Review from Jason S.
Gastonia, NC
12/30/2011
NOT A PLACE FOR THOSE WITH DIETARY CONCERNS!!
First let me say, if I were basing my rating on my opinion alone, it would be 4 stars. However, I didn't experience this restaurant alone; I was with my gluten/dairy-free (and practically vegetarian) wife. There was NOTHING on the menu for her to eat. When we spoke to the wait-staff about our predicament and requested something very simple (e.g., sauteed vegetables or something like that), the persons response was...sorry but, no. So, I'm giving this restaurant a lower rating solely on the fact that I believe a "gourmet" place like this should be able to accommodate simple requests. To make matters worse, the wait-person actually said to us, that next time we come, we should call ahead (around 2 or 3pm) and mention our needs to the chef. Yeah....right.
By the way, I had the pork tenderloin with polenta. Superb is an understatement. -
Review from Maneesha A.
Charlotte, NC
11/11/2011
Good Food on Montford wasn't just good. It was AMAZING!!! Like in big, bold letters with lots of underlining and specialized font.
My hubby and I went there for a romantic yet chill dinner, and this place didn't disappoint. It's got a trendy, dark, cool ambiance with lots of candles. We were promptly seated at one of the cute high tops and had an awesome waitress.
Started off with the pumpkin mixed drink - and this is my only complaint really. It was a little thick and hard to suck up the straw. And the glass was FILLED with ice, which kept plunking in my face. No so sexy.
But all of the food we ordered was divine! The concept is small plates, like tapas. We got the butternut squash soup (which they thoughtfully divided up for us into two bowls rather than letting us make asses of ourselves passing the bowl back and forth) which was very sweet, dessert-like is what my hubby said. The pork belly sandwich was great - not quite as amazing as what others had written, but still fabulous. The scallops were INCREDIBLE! I typically don't like scallops, but if they were typically prepared like this, I would ALWAYS order them! They were fluffy and light, prepared with an incredible risotto like side dish. Our final dinner plate was the garganelli, which was by far my favorite. It was a little spicy, just enough for a kick. The sausage was incredible!
We couldn't pass up on dessert. I had a chocolate-espresso pot de creme - fabulously rich in a great way. I had a tough time finishing it though. It's a little heavy, but not in a fudge way where you can feel it from the first bite. You think you can finish the whole thing, but then the heaviness slowly sneaks up on you. Or maybe I just ate too much in general. Hubby had the pumpkin cake, which was quite delish too. Can't comment on the cheesecake ice cream as I'm not a fan of cheesecake, but judging on how he ate all of his dessert without barely offering to share, I think he was quite happy.
All in all, yummy, fabulous place for a date night. Although I saw some groups of friends who seemed to be having a good time too.Listed in: Favorite Restaurants in…
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Review from Sydney A.
9/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is a 10. A perfect date night if you are comfortable enough to share a few small plates after seeing a movie at the Park Road Movie Theater.
This place really over-delivers. The service is impeccable, and the food is divine.
Understated, Charming, Warm. This place is really a rare find in Charlotte.
All of this raving, but I must warn you -- this place is not cheap. But you definitely get what you pay for.
I recommend sitting at the bar! -
Review from Ashla D.
Charlotte, NC
11/4/2011
This place is everything all of the other reviewers are saying. Small, intimate, good service and amazing food! The cocktails are good too...am hooked on their espresso martini! :)
My boyfriend and I just moved to Charlotte in July from Boston and have been trying to get here ever since as we've been told this is one of the best restaurants in the area. There is usually a pretty long wait for a table if you come at peak times, so with a group it was hard to get in.
We decided to go by ourselves one night and grabbed seats at the Chefs counter by the bar. Highly recommended! It was a cool experience. We chatted with the owner/Chef and received excellent recommendations.
Ultimately this place deserves 5 stars, but Ive only been here once. Before I give it complete perfection I need to make sure its consistent. ;) -
Review from Peggy C.
9/21/2011
I decided to dine at Good Food on Montford for my birthday. 2 reasons: it's highly recommended (look at all these 5 stars!) and it's on Montford, which makes post-dinner drinking easier since we could just walk up & down the street. NOTE: parking is limited. You may as well just look for a spot on the street. DO NOT park in another lot or you risk being towed.
Considering that I have been disappointed by so many highly recommended places, I was trying to keep my expectation low all day. We called at 5:30 (they open for dinner only) to make RSVP for 7 people. My bf & I arrived earlier than expected and they already had our table ready. The place is tiny but it feels warm and intimate. Overall I like the decor & atmosphere.
Because I was there with my closest friends, I didn't pay much attention to service since we were occupied with conversations. It was a little slow at times, took a while to be able to order our wine after we asked for a minute to look at the options. They could have brought the bread out earlier since we didn't get to order food right away. But overall it was fine. We were having too much fun to mind the wait.
Now the food... I am glad to announce there was no disappointment! With a table full of foodies, we just forked each other plates. Food are served tapas style, with the exception of the few larger plate items. Here are my thoughts on some of the items:
Steam bun: Reminds me of chinese sweet pork steam bun at dim sum places. It was very delicious. Well executed item but it's a little pricey. The surprise hit item of the night.
Beef carpaccio: It was fresh and served with a small side of arugula & shaved parm. Not the most flavorful item.
Falafel: The only item I say you shall skip. It's not crispy and fluffy like it should be. The consistency resembled play-doh... not exactly appealing as a food item.
Broccoli soup: Very delicious and sizable. I'm a soup freak and I loved it.
PEI mussels: Everyone swore by this item and we love seafood. The sauce was indeed fabulous. It's a nice change from the typical white wine or tomato sauce. The coconut and curry and cilantro were perfect together. It's of good portion as well.
Duck fettuccine: Not at all what I thought it would be. The sauce threw me off a little, it's more tomato than creme. The duck was a little tough. It was good, but not as great as I hope.
Crispy quail lettuce wrap: More like quail served on a bed of lettuce. Don't get me wrong, the little birdie tasted fabulous, but it's not as elaborate as it sounds.
Chilled noodles: light and tasty. One of the more filling dishes.
Seared scallops: Good, solid dish. Not sure what it was served on, I thought it was risotto. I had a little bite so I couldn't tell for sure.
Pomme frites: I'm not a big fan of fancy french fries. It tasted good, but not sure if it's $6 good. My friends said the truffle oil was a bit strong on the top.
Pork Tenderloin: It tasted good... but I felt like something was missing... not sure what. The pork was tasty and moist. The polenta was good.
Pot de Creme: For someone who doesn't really eat much chocolate or sweet, this is a good dessert to have. Not too heavy, enough chocolate taste but also a good hint of expresso.
Warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream: Very cute presentation, since it's in an individual baking dish.
WHEW!!! I felt that I need to review all these items. The food overall was excellent. I see why everyone raved about this place. Now I'm freaking hungry! -
Review from Arcangela M.
Gastonia, NC
1/12/2012
I have never eaten a thing there that I wouldn't eat again and again and again. The quail wrapped in lettuce was succulent... The mussels sweet...the braised duck with pasta and pancetta was unbelievable.... Go hungry...2 people can share 4-5 small plates... I am a "tastings" junkie and Good Food is my crack!!!
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Review from Jaimie M.
Charlotte, NC
2/29/2012
I absolutely love Good Food! Great service every time we go and there's only been one dish that I didn't rave over (Short Ribs - I make them better at home). The Steamed Bun and Mussels are an absolute must! This is by far my favorite restaurant in Charlotte.
My only complaints revolve around the no reservations policy. First, they closed the entire restaurant for a private event on a night we had planned in advance to go on. We luckily found out through word of mouth, but had we not, I would have been highly upset. Taking reservations would have solved this problem as I would have known at the time of planning. Secondly, they DID take reservations on Valentine's Day. Most regulars, like myself, would assume that they don't take reservations, and people were showing up without a place to sit. I think the policy should remain consistent regardless of the date. Luckily we went over the weekend and it was our Nanny that was left eating at the bar despite arriving shortly after 5PM. -
Review from Suzanne S.
Charlotte, NC
6/26/2011 ROTD 10/18/2011
I had an absolutely amazing birthday dinner here. I had never visited before but I will be sure to be back! Here is my breakdown...
The service was great. We were immediately greeted when we walked in and brought to a table. Our server was attentive and the food orders all came out correctly. We also had some great champagne and wine.
Honestly, what really makes this restaurant have the "wow factor" is the food. It was so delicious. The scallops we ordered were tender and flavorful. The mussels had a unique but awesome taste - definitely keep extra bread on hand for dipping in the leftover sauce. Even my birthday cake slice was fantastic!
I wish the restaurant was a tad bigger but it has a cozy feel. However, on the weekends when it gets busy, there isn't much room to wait for a table. Even so, I would highly recommend this restaurant. I'm impressed with Good Food on Montford! -
Review from Megan M.
Richmond, VA
9/7/2011
This place was awesome!! The atmosphere is intimate and stylish, yet casual. It was perfect for walking in on a relaxing Friday night. As we settled in, our waitress informed us it was perfectly acceptable to order courses two at a time, or however we wanted. Cool.
For our first round, we got the cheese plate and the charcuterie. The cheese plate was great: nice selection of cheeses and interesting accompaniments like fresh honeycomb and truffle chutney. The charcuterie was more okay: it came with speck (kind of like fancy bologna, meh), saucisson (a step up from Pepperidge Farm) and an awesome fois gras and chicken liver mousse. Would love to see some other meats like sopprassata on this in the future.
Next we took a trip to Asia with the steamed bun and cold noodles. The five-spice-rubbed pork bun was packed with flavor and a nicely textured bun on the outside. It may have been a tad heavy on the hoisin, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. The cold noodles were an awesomely unique combination of braised pork, pickled watermelon, cashews and sesame dressing--a nice chefy take on a traditional dish.
By the time we finished this, we were stuffed, even though we wanted to order more. Loved the concept and the execution here. Only criticism: every time we laid our forks down, a waiter appeared and tried to snatch our plates away. It made us feel extremely rushed, but I guess it was Friday night at dinner time.
Can't wait to go back! -
Review from Alex P.
Charlotte, NC
8/11/2011
I found Good Food through the high recommendations on Yelp, and I'm so glad I did! We usually go to Montford for the nightlife, but I was so glad to find this restaurant tucked onto one of our favorite streets.
The restaurant is chic and inviting, we were greeted almost instantly and only had to wait about 5 minutes while they set a table for us.
While the beer and wine-by-the-glass lists were not huge, they were definitely very good for what we wanted.
We decided to do tapas instead of ordering plates for ourselves, and even then, we had a hard time choosing between all of the small plates. We went with the cheese platter, the mussels in the coconut curry and the Morrocan Spiced Chicken Confit. The cheeses were each paired with a sauce; honeycomb, truffle or chutney to spread on a piece of toast to really bring out the flavor. As many other people have said, the mussels and chicken were both amazing. The chef clearly has a way of playing with flavors, and each of the dishes tasted like nothing I've ever had before.
I had a great evening here and will be sure to go back again! I high recommend Good Food. -
Review from Daniel C.
Wareham, MA
4/3/2012
Outstanding service and awesome food. We arrived fairly early on a Saturday night and the place was packed. The bartenders took great care of us with FULL glasses of wine while we waited for our seat. Food is tapas style so we were able to order an eclectic mix of foods. My wife started with the green pea soup which was great. I had a salad and it was great but kind of a waste to get at this restaurant, should have been more adventurous. We tried the Korean Beef which I thought was excellent. A little too spicy for my wife but that's a personal thing. We had scallops which were seared perfectly. Our servers were very attentive and had good recommendations and thoughts on the menu. We'll definitely be back and recommend it to others.
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Review from Michael F.
Waxhaw, NC
1/19/2012
To start, id have to sum it up with one word....Spectacular. I went with five other adults and we looked at the menu over and over hoping to find something. Everything looked like it would be small and we were not getting it. The waitress schooled us once we told her what we were thinking and it was down hill from there.....
We ordered a few apps for the table and they were amazing. We then proceeded to order a few different dishes EACH and not one person at the table had a negative word to utter.
I couldn't believe what I was tasting. Each bite was almost orgasmic....almost.
I loved this place. We tried it because we heard that the chef/owner also owns Barringtons which we also rate as a place to go.
Check this place out if you get a chance but plan to wait because they don't take reservations unless six or more people. -
Review from Laura P.
Atlanta, GA
12/19/2011
I went here last week and I am going back tomorrow. I was thinking about it all weekend. I know, I'm a little obssessed with food. But that's why you should trust me when I tell you - Good Food on Montford is delicious.
It gets very crowded. They do not take reservations, which is kind of awesome because you just go when you want to go - just be prepared to wait. The decor is unpretentious - dim warm lights, some high tables in the bar area. Not too casual and not too dressy. Not too romantic, but still a little intimate. Honestly - a great date spot or a good place to go with family or friends. The bar is large enough to comfortably eat at.
The drink menu had some interesting and delicious cocktails. I had a pomegrante grapefruit margarita and it was wonderful. Then they brought a wine menu. They encourage you to try the wine - and when you make up your mind, they do a seriously heavy pour - the kind of pour you wish restaurants always did - the pour you give yourself when you open a bottle of wine at home.
They serve this delicous crusty bread with virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar - the olive oil has a fresh and distinct delicious taste of real virgin olive oil - they invest in the good stuff.
The menu doesn't cater to one particular type of cuisine. They have such breadth and depth in their menu - whether its pasta dishes, lamb belly, pomme frites with truffle oil and parmesan or my absolute favorite - the pork bun. Everything was exectuted perfectly. The pasta dish was a tad bit salty, but still delicious. It is a great place to go to share so you can try more than one thing on the menu.
We did not have dessert - we were too full. but every single thing we ordered was fabulous. It isn't inexpensive, but you feel you got what you paid for when you leave. A completely wonderful dining experience. I will go here again and again. -
Review from Travis W.
5/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
I seriously can't think of a thing wrong here....so yeah....5 stars! Ok, so maybe I wish it was closer to uptown so it could provide better views? Doesn't matter, the food, the service and the interior of this place more than make up for it. I went here with my girlfriend for a late night dinner and was immediately impressed with the decor when I first walked in. It wasn't overly crowded but we were also there late on a Monday night. I love the unique lighting fixtures that utilize spoons and forks as decoration. The bar is a stainless steel top which gives the place a bit of an industrial feel too. Then to offset the cold industrial feel, you have the right amount of lighting to warm it up along with the wood ceilings with accent reveals to give it even more contrast. Architecturally I am in love.
The service was fantastic, very polite, very attentive, knew the menu very well and made us feel like we were the only ones there.
We finished the night out on the patio with a glass of wine and although the view isn't one that will ooh and ahh, so to speak, the furniture is very comfortable and somewhere I could see myself spending a few hours easily.
Do yourself a favor, if you like tapas style food, pay this place a visit. They don't call it Good Food on Montford for nothing! -
Review from Nicole W.
2/26/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Third time's a charm for Good Food! Yes, we've tried to eat here twice before and both times the wait was astronomical (2 hours, 1 hr 45 min). So, that's the first tip for everyone - the folks at Good Food do not take reservations, um, ever, I think?
But onto the evening, inside GFOM is simple, understated yet elegant. There's a pretty and low key bar, a fair number of tables and wonderful staff. Hubs and I were seated within minutes and tried a sampling of dishes. Before I get to the eats, I will concur with others - I think the plates (small and large) are a bit on the pricey side. So, perhaps it's not the most fiscally responsible move to head here when you're super hungry as the portions are small. Food time...
Mixed green salad: 4/5: A lovely salad, delicious and light with baby parsnips, cranberries and hazelnuts. Super light and a perfect way to start the feeding.
Smoked Salmon: 5/5: I don't even really like (or order) smoked salmon and I loved this dish. The fresh, smoked salmon with egg, potato & capers with dill creme fraiche was a perfect blend of flavors. The little chippers were great!
Seared Scallop w/risotto: 3/5: My lease favorite of the dishes as I was expecting more complex flavor. While the items reads beautifully, butternut squash risotto, shaved fennel & bacon, my scallop (there were 2 on the plate) was quite undercooked and lacked depth.
Steamed Bun: 4/5: Nom worthy. It's been a long time since I've had a steamed pork bun of this caliber. The five spice rubbed pork belly was perfectly tender yet crispy on the edges and I loved the hoisin & pickled vegetables.
Baked Cavatappi: 3/5: A good baked pasta dish w/fresh, gooey mozzarella. Coming from a family of very talented Italian cooks, I wasn't wowed by the sauce but I did really love the Italian sausage mixed in.
Pork tenderloin (the only large plate we ordered): 3/5: The pork tenderloin was perfectly cooked and intense with smokey flavor yet the fried mac 'n cheese triangles were underwhelming. I didn't taste much cheese!
Pumpkin Bread Pudding: 5/5: Drool. Sometimes I'm hesitant to order bread pudding because I get so disappointed when it turns out all French toast like. But this bread pudding was moist, bursting with delectable pumpkin flavor and topped with a gorgeous sliver of pumpkin seed brittle and some of the most delicious cheesecake ice cream I've had. Get it.
Since the menu is eclectic and certainly inspired, I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more good food from GFOM!Listed in: Park Road Places, Local Dining w/Fabulous…, Montford Fun
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Review from Brian F.
7/6/2011
Hooray for yelp! I would never have never found this restaurant without the awesome recommendations of my fellow yelpers.
The decor is chic/elegant and sports a very nice full service bar.
The mussels were nothing short of spectacular with a delicious curry/coconut sauce that was reminiscent of a delicious Tom Kha Kai Soup. You will want to drink it when the mussels are gone... trust me.
The Moroccan Spiced Chicken Confit was also amazing. The dish is served in a miniature Tagine and the tender and delicious chicken with a wonderfully crispy skin is served on top of a delicious bed of chick peas, apricots, and candied lemon zest.
I can't wait to get back to Charlotte to try some of the other dishes here! -
Review from Bill K.
Waxhaw, NC
12/27/2011
Great reputation that is well deserved.... fabulous food... gotta try the fries and anything else the server says.... "Oh yeah.... it's killer"
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Review from Todd W.
3/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Finally checked out Good Food and it was Good! I love the inside of the place...the exposed brick, dark setting and lively with conversation amongst the tables. Menu is set up with apps, small plates and large plates and meant to be shared like tapas. Ordered 2 apps(Mixed Green & Salmon), 3 small plates (Scallops, Steamed Bun, Cavatappi) and 1 large plate (pork tenderloin) for the two of us. All food comes out as soon as it's ready, so if you want it delivered in a specific order, space out your ordering.
Service is spot on and you'll see multiple friendly faces at your table. My favorites were the Salmon, Scallop & Pork Tenderloin. Least favorite was the Steamed Bun, though this seems to be the most popular dish as I saw about 20 of them leave the kitchen while we were eating. We ended the meal with the bread pudding...so good, and the cheesecake ice cream was a perfect addition.
Definitely a place I'll return with family and friends! Great date place too! Expect to wait 1 hour + on weekends during peak times as they do not take reservations. Go on a Wed or Thurs and your 7pm arrival will be greeted with a quick table!
