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Mez
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EpiCentre210 E Trade St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighbourhood: First Ward
(704) 971-2400
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
67 reviews for Mez
Review Highlights
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"The illegal bread was amazing and loved our seafood dishes." In 6 reviews -
"...appetizers but the "Shrimp cakes" were my favorite." In 2 reviews -
"...warehouse ceilings, lots of metal and very modern decor." In 3 reviews
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67 reviews in English
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Review from Michael E.
Asheville, NC
So a weekend matinee.......so a few drinks were a nice way to start the movie.
Very quiet due to the time of day...but the bartender was on top of his game....great service..........happy customers. -
Review from Maddy E.
Cornelius, NC
3/25/2012
This is for the nightclub.
First of all, being married to an electro DJ, I've seen my fair share of clubs, and I've never seen a club run from a theater box office window. It's super weird. You can't see the club before they want your $8 cover because its up this cheezy Las Vegas-esque neon escalator and down the hall. When you get inside, you are basically dumped into the kitchen of the restaurant upstairs. It looks really unprofessional, like at 10pm they decided to clear out some tables and turn it into a dance club. I thought I had entered a back alley San Fransisco club...in a bad way.
They don't have a VIP Lounge, VIP bathrooms (are you kidding? One public bathroom for this huge entire upper floor?) or a VIP only bar, and the few bottle service tables they had are not remarkable or in good locations. The general admission crowd will be all over your table since there's no VIP area or staff bouncing the tables. Weird weird weird.
From what I gathered, the "Kazba" at Mez is one of very few places to find electro in Charlotte, so I guess beggars can't be choosers, but I've still never seen a club run so strangely and people being so ok with it. This isn't a crazy Jersey Shore fist pumping club by any means (WAY too boring for that) this is at best a drab attempt at a nighclub. I seriously must be at the wrong venue, is this really the "best" club in Charlotte??? Two bouncers got in a fight right outside Kazba on the balcony (yes they both certainly worked there), they were SCREAMING at each other, and I was pretty sure if a scuffle broke out, I would have been tossed straight over the balcony. Way to keep it classy Mez.
The DJ at Kazba was playing premixed mashups and trying to roll in terrible dubstep to a crowd that has no idea what dubstep is. Whatever this clubs image is supposed to be, its not that, I promise you that much.
I'm officially super dissapointed.
I was expecting a classy, big city club, and I got an overpriced cheezy club with training wheels that needs to get some better staff and some standards. I don't get it, and would only return if I brought my own portapotty. I've never been to a club with only one bathroom and no VIP section. That still baffles me. -
Review from Eric K.
1/9/2012
Review for the LOUNGE only:
After coming out of the Epicentre Theaters, we've always been impressed by the look and feel of the Mez Lounge -- a modern, hip, upscale martini bar. In fact, we were thinking about bringing out of town guests there next weekend.
This past Saturday, we came out of a movie and were astounded. The upscale martini bar had turned into a strip club. There was a young woman in a bra and panties up on a stage dancing, gyrating, etc. with a spotlight on her, with everyone cheering her on. How freakin' ghetto this place has become. I think we'll take our business (and out of town guests) elsewhere.
Tres tacky. -
Review from Cheryl C.
Detroit, MI
4/21/2012
Two stars for good food. Service is not attentive. Server Jason did not know that seafood risotto and mahi mahi were unavailable tonight. We asked for extra bread but never received it. Ribeyes were undercooked. Jason spilled on my son too. We asked for a box for the mac & cheese and did not receive it so I asked the hostess to get one for it. A staff member returned with a saucer! This happened in front of the manager too! He had to pack it up for us. I felt bad for him. We will never return.
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Review from Adrienne S.
Freeport, NY
5/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
good food
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Review from Travis W.
9/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ok, so you can do a lot when you visit Mez. See a movie, grab a drink, eat dinner or you can grab a drink and eat dinner WHILE you watch a movie. Sold! I love the fact this is 21 and up after 7:00pm too. So you have these plush love seat style seating in the theater and you can bring your meal in with you and enjoy the show....nothing better. In addition to that, stay long enough and enjoy the nightclub that is Mez. Really cool interiors with Retro artwork really work here.
One thing I noticed the last time I had dinner here with my girlfriend was that the waitresses are actually dressed in corsets. A little bit of a shocker but I suppose they have to dress for the entire night. I'm not saying I have issued being served by someone who's 50% dressed...just be prepared!!Listed in: I like the night life bb!
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Review from Paul M.
11/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
This review is for the NIGHTCLUB only.
The Jersey Shore has landed in Charlotte! I know because I have been to Club Karma in Seaside.... Located on the top floor of Charlotte's EpiCentre, this was the only spot in Charlotte that we found that played house music. We dragged out local hosts from Dixie to this place and were treated to a fist pumping wonderland.
The Mez is blissfully cheesy, but there was a great crowd that was there to dance and have a good time. The scantily clad servers were very friendly, and the drinks were pretty reasonable.
Part of the fun of partying at the Mez is watching the no-game dudes from Charlotte try to pick up chicks. Pure comedy!
I would definitely recommend coming to the Mez as a perfect place to end a night of partying in Charlotte. Don't get here too late though, as everything in the QC closes at 2. -
Review from Michael D.
Charlotte, NC
2/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
House music +, hot girl dancing on stage +, drink prices +, but why does this place feel so dull? Everytime I come here the crowd is just average. Not a whole lot of people dancing or going crazy. Everyone kind of plays the wall and cliques off. The place never really gets going. I haven't seen a movie here yet, but the club is just ok. Its decent to go to just for the fact that you can work between here and kasbah. Also, there bathrooms are always super clean.
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Review from Hugo G.
Las Vegas, NV
6/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ok, just know this is a first time I have gone to a movie theater in 3 years or so. I'm not a movie type of guy, more of a clubbing, lounging and social type. Like having conversation and at the movies you can't talk. No, I'm not that weird, it's just the fact that living in sin city there are million other things to do, experience and enjoy thus making you neglect the cinema.
Well, went to see a movie with a beautiful friend of mine and glad I went. The movie was good, it startled me a couple times haha got scared.
The theater is like any other, all look the same to me. Good sound, location and seating. Everything from restaurants to bars are in the same complex which is very convenient for the people living around uptown but I just wanted to be hanging out with good company which I did. -
Review from Maya C.
2/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is amazinggggg!!! and too bad I only came in for carry out!
I came in by recommendation of the Aloft hotel. I was startving, didn't want to walk as my feet were achy,
I only came to the bar where a lovely bartender showed me the real menu...not the little menu.
I ordered a gin and tonic thinking I had to wait over 20 mins for my seafood risotto. The bartender was undertanding, got my order in no time! She told me about the place and local area. Too bad I was only in Charlotte for a few days. But I will definitely go back just to have some more of that seafood risotto. You should had seen the size of the scallops...the shrimp, the mussles, even squid. Sooooo tastyyyyyyyyy. Can you FEDEX an order!!!! Please consider... -
Review from Peggy C.
3/31/2011
Last weekend my girl friend and I decided that we need to class it up and go a little glam for the night. Almost like a date (and heck, she's way out of my league if it was indeed a date lol), we went to Mez and ordered 4 small plates to share since it was getting late. We had to wait a little for a table, but since the bar is right there, it wasn't a big deal. Service was surprisingly good. Atmosphere was nice, very conversational inducing (music was loud enough but not too loud that we had to yell). We had the chicken skewer (nothing too special, but was well seasoned and moist), chilled shrimps (maybe a little overpriced for 4,5 shrimps, but were fresh & bouncy), illegal bread (amazingly good, it almost lives up to its name), and a side order of truffle fries (honestly, I was so full by the time it arrived, but I kept on eating it, because it's THAT good).
I normally go to Mez for partying... which no offense, is not necessarily a 4-stars experience. The line, the wait, the cover, the I-can-never-get-a-drink bar... I went to movie there once, apparently it was not memorable because I don't recall my experience. I had dinner once before as well, the food was ok, but the service was above average.
Like what others have said already, this is a nice place to hit for an all-in-one option. For us girls, that means we don't have to freeze our butts off walking around in skimpy outfits in the dead of winter :) -
Review from Jaime S.
Charlotte, NC
2/12/2012
This review is for the restaurant only. Had reservations at 9pm and were immediately told that the kitchen was WAAAY backed up and we would need to wait 15-20 minutes. No problem. Got seated and our server Jason is the ONLY reason I didn't give The Mez 1 star. Apparently the kitchen staff were decompensating and unable to keep up. Also, not a problem. We weren't in any hurry and wanted a chill delicious dinner. If it takes super long for my food to come out, it better be good. Sent the calamari back twice because it tasted like powdered soggy batter. BTW...I was soooo looking forward to the calamari because I had it once before. So we got the crabcakes instead, o.k. but very crabby and salty tasting. The bibb salad had about 5 balls of blue cheese and 3 bacon bits on the whole salad. My $27 ribeye tasted like a cheap sirloin from chilis, was dry and not medium as I requested. There was a small amount of pink on the tip of one edge. Asparagus was yummy though. My reservations were at 9 as previously stated and we left the restaurant at about 11:45pm. Manager never came around to check on us. Also the drinks were kind of gross and we each had 2 different ones(so 4 total). The kicker however is when we left the restaurant my friend realized she didn't have her gloves in her purse. We looked around on the ground and went back to the hostess stand to ask them if they found them. The manager looked up from his phone briefly to tell us " I don't know I'm off" then went back to looking at his phone. At that point we had had enough so a little argument ensued between my friend and the manager who was now "off". I will most likely go back to The Mez for a movie and a drink but NEVER for dinner again!! Also, this place was way too loud for an upscale restaurant, and I don't mean the music but the reverberation of voices within the restaurant.
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Review from Melissa B.
Charlotte, NC
3/29/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I have only been here once and I liked it - surprised but not surprised but the other reviews. I came here pretty late with my friend so maybe we got lucky with service....I sense a repeat visit is necessary to officially judge.
But anyways if you want to get dolled up and feel cool this is a fun spot to go on a Saturday night. My friend and I got three small plates: illegal bread, chilled shrimp and chicken skewers. I have been salivating ever since I got the Illegal Bread just thinking about it!!! It was unreal and I have no idea what was in it but I did an extra mile or two at the gym the next day just to cover the calories involved here. It was a puff pastry with cheeses inside and I cant describe it right because it sounds lame but was UNREAL and it came with a marinara type dipping sauce. YUUUUMMMM! The rest of the small plates were fine. We also got an order of fries which we barely touched but came in the cool presentation like a giant ice cream cone. Fun. Not too pricey - i think with drinks our tab came to around $40.
So our service and experience were great but I think we need a repeat visit to be sure because one thing I hate about restaurants is inconsistency....so we will see. But until then I do approve! Thanks guys! -
Review from Lacey S.
Charlotte, NC
3/9/2012
i really loved mez. the pistachio encrusted goat cheese app is so delish. i had the ashley farms roasted chicken and my husband had the pork chop and we both loved our meals.
the only thing i would've left off was the dessert. we ordered sorbet, and it was chocolate chip cookie dough flavored...it was not good, as i was expecting something fruit flavored.
but, the rest of the meal was great, the ambiance was nice and we had a great date.
maybe we were just there too early, but i think the website is deceiving because it makes it look more like a bar than a restaurant. -
Review from Dan C.
Charlotte, NC
3/27/2011
Pretty cool spot - They had a DJ, Drummer, Dancer, and Acrobatics. You really can't ask for much more. The drinks were decently priced and had a nice little area to dance.
I didn't get to try any of the food, but that's okay - I came here for the drinking and check out the nightlife in the Epicentre. If anything, the crowd seemed slightly older (young-mid 30's?), but that might have just been me looking around while sober and other people looked thrashed.
Nothing really to say that would bring the place down. Why didn't I give it a 5? Didn't feel like a "5 star" type of place. Maybe I just need to bring friends that are more fun.
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Review from Scarlett J.
Charlotte, NC
2/9/2011
I'm sorry but... I was and still am a little awe-struck by this place. It's a lounge/bar/theater/restaurant all in one.
First: the decor. Once you get your tickets (if you are attending a movie), you go up a SWANKY escalator and enter the lounge area. The lounge and bar area... there are 2 bars, one that you walk by when you first get up the escalator (that seems to serve the restaurant section of Mez) and then there is THE Bar... it's beautiful, and the bartenders are fantastic. The seating is modern decor and each little "area" has it's own style. My favorite are the 3D birds that are over the bar... and the gorgeous chandiliers.
The beer selection is quirky mix--still trying to figure out what beer I had--a blueberry IPA that was PHENOMENAL. Thanks to the bartender for recommending it!!
We ordered food and ate an appetizer in the lounge before taking our entree into the theater. Illegal bread. So good it should be illegal. The truffle fries... oh they are amazing.... don't even need condiments with those bad boys! I also ordered the Mez Burger, very good!
The theater... couch-like seats with small tables to put your food (and your beverage... love that I could have a beer while watching a movie). What would have made this even MORE awesome was wait staff during the movie to refill your beverage... instead you had to leave the movie (boo) to get another if you wanted one.
All in all, this place is fantastic. I have only seen one movie but frequent the bar while out on the town. Highly recommended--and a great place to take a date!Listed in: Date Night
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Review from Corey Tess T.
Phoenix, AZ
9/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
Mez is a cool place for a movie and drinks... start out with some apps at one of the restaurants.. go catch a movie (you can have wine and food in the theater) but try not to order something too aromatic, i dont want to sit next to you with those grilled onions! then save some energy because the clubs open up at night - get your groove on at Whiskey River, Suite, Howl at the Moon, or any of the new ones that just popped up..
Mez sorta reminds me of The Grove in Los Angeles.. you can do a bunch of stuff.. i think they just need a little more shopping and more live entertainment in the courtyard.. -
Review from Emme E.
11/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
We got there a little early this time, so the vibe was a bit different than later in the evening. As always, the food is good and the service is too.
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Review from James N.
CA
2/12/2011
When you're in the mood to multi-task your dinner and entertainment, Mez is a worthwhile distraction with good dosage of quality food, service, decor, and eye candy. Be prepared to break down your assumption of a movie plus dinner would or should look like.
Verdict: 5.0 stars
0 stars = don't go there if you're life depended on it.
1 stars = tried it, attempted to eat it, and paid the price for it later
2 stars = tried it, but would not even recommend it your mother
3 stars = tried it, tasted ok and had issues with either service, decor, or food, but would be willing to go back if hungry.
4 stars = par for the course. Taste, price, and decor reasonable for the area for a good meal.
5 stars = excellent for you, your spouse, and anyone of your snobbish foodie friends
Being a business visitor from the west coast, and being a first time visitor to charlotte, I didn't have any notions on this place to begin with. But i was surprised to see a fusion between NY nightclub, upscale dining, and movie theater concept--and accept the fact that its going to put a reasonable hit on your wallet as well for dinner.
Ordered the crab cake and mahi mahi with spinach. Both tastefully prepared, not too buttery (the death of a good fish dish), and well portioned. You can eat in the theater or in the restaurant area. I opted to eat in the theater which becomes cumbersome when you realize its just too dark to enjoy. Service and bartenders were always friendly, accomodating to changes if needed, and helpful. expect to pay over $40/per person. Ticket prices were reasonable for a movie. -
Review from Jay R.
8/21/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Upon walking into Mez you are struck with a little bit of aw. Extremely nice decor with escalators light up with colorful lighting leading up to what seems to be an upscale restaurant/lounge/theater.
The staff is friendly, less the bouncers and doorman. The bouncers have an air of importance about them and are far too strict. I'll get to this more later.
The restaurant layout seems nice at first. Very dim lighting sets a nice tone for a romantic evening. The restaurant staff is always pleasant and helpful. The food is never consistent for me. I don't know if they've changed chefs over the past year but from the five times I've ate here the food has been great to horrible. The food is overpriced for what it is as are the drinks.
The lounge setup is something I really appreciate. It is quite upscale and with so many other places in epicenter it needs a nicer club/lounge for a more adult crowd. The available private bar/loft deal is a nice setup as well if your throwing a party. I reserved half of the loft and it was a perfect set up for 50 people. For a lounge music is great, but not so loud that you have to talk into ones ear in order for you to hear them. TURN THE MUSIC DOWN!
The theater is by far my favorite in Charlotte. That probably has to do with being able to have a beer in the theater and order food. The seats are huge, comfortable, and rock back a little. You will pay more for this theater though. They have two types of seating available, regular for $10 and "VIP" for $13. The regular seats are the first two rows in front of the screen while the VIP's are the rest and are definitely worth it. You do get to pick your seats and reserve them, but don't worry the theater is NEVER packed.
Why is this only 3 stars? I really wanted to give it just 2 stars honestly. Its too expensive for what it is, even though its the nicest spot in the epicenter. Also the bouncers and doormen are horrible!!!!!!! I mean I like nice cloths, I spend money for designer stuff. If I'm wearing casual Diesel shoes that probably cost more than the guys suit jacket I don't think I should have been turned away. I seriously had nice jeans, a button up, and grey leather casual sneakers and was told and I quote "You aint gettin in here wearing tennis shoes." They are ridiculous, wear brown or black dressy shoes if you try to go in the evening. -
Review from Mike M.
Fort Mill, SC
8/29/2010
My wife and I had a rare night out last night. We decided to visit some old co-workers in town from different parts of the world that worked with her at her old job (Fortune 500 company). I arrived with my wife upstairs and proceeded to get a table for eight before they arrived. After five minutes we got a buzzer and bellied up to the bar.
Long story short her co-workers had on khaki shorts and were not allowed into the bar area. But I had no problem getting served in my jeans and button up. There is no mention of a dress code at the entrance and being embarrassed that Charlotte gave these newcomers a bad first impression we left after waiting twenty minutes and watching two long tables in Mez sit empty.
I was not impressed and will not be returning. -
Review from Jay G.
2/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is my actual second visit here at the Epicenter. Last year I only experienced the theater. Now since I came for another visit on business in NC, I had to try out the restaurant.
I came here with a couple of business partners after our final day training. First we decided to watch a movie, but the next show we wanted was an hour and a half away. With the time to kill, conveniently upstaris was the Mez restaurant. There was not much of a crowd here so we were seated very quickly. The decor of the restaurant had a nice upscale setting. Our waitress was very friendly and prompt bring our drink orders.
So for lunch, I decided to go for their Grilled Butchered Steak and order it medium rare. When I got my entree it had a nice presentation to it. The steak was cooked to my perfection. It was not rubbery or burnt. The truffle fries complemented the dish very well. Visiting from the Bay Area, the price for the this dish was very reasonable. Over there the dish can be priced two or three times higher.
Overall, the staff, food, and restaurant ambiance were great. The is one of the places that I look forward to when I'm in Charlotte. -
Review from Tracy D.
8/9/2010
When I worked Uptown we'd frequent Mez for cocktails after work occasionally. We'd have some apps but never a full meal. I've also been here on a Saturday night and watched an older man and woman having some sort of sexual encounter while leaning against the bar behind us (have pics to prove it). When they finished, he left and she took a nap on the bar!!
Tried to stop in last week with out of town guests for a drink but as we walked in the doors, 4 security guys came right up to us and questioned whether we were there for a movie or the lounge. I said the lounge and was then told they have a business casual dress code. He said this while staring directly at my Dutch friend in khaki shorts, polo shirt and birkenstocks. No problem we said and left. We hung around for Alive after 5 and when we walked by Mez I could see it was empty in there, and many employees were just standing around staring through the glass at what was going on outside.
I understand a dress code where baggy pants, sneakers, hats and that kind of gear isn't allowed. But since when in Charlotte was preppy not acceptable? I mean a woman can get pleasured and fall asleep on the bar but my friend can't wear sandals?? Seems a bit ridiculous to me!! -
Review from Steven N.
11/30/2010
The experience was overall pretty enjoyable. It's very hard to describe this place. It's a combo of movie theatre, lounge / club, and restaurant. Sort of like 10 Pin or Lucky Strike, I guess.
It looks like a posh club on the outside (and inside too), and the lobby is where you buy tickets to the movies, so we were a bit shocked that we actually did arrive at the right place for dinner. If you've always dreamed about eating dinner inside a club, this is where you would go. Surprisingly, the menu / food is actually not bad at all! I had the duck breast and my collegue had their signature burger...both were cooked to perfection. Since we were sort of in a hurry, we didn't try any apps or dessert. I would recommend this place. -
Review from Martha M.
San Francisco, CA
11/3/2010
Really not that good. On the plus side, if you're large party, you probably can walk in any time and get seated.
The black cod used to be awesome, but on my last visit it was just OK. I didn't appreciate the server pressuring me into getting a side (which was awful...broccolini with garlic and CILANTRO? disgusting) and which also was really not needed.
The "forbidden bread" is good in a "if we throw in a lot of cheese and buttery pastry they will like it" kind of way.
The baba ganoush had...inexplicably...walnuts on top.
And why do they wait until after the apps are served to deliver bread? I guess they are afraid you won't order apps otherwise. This does not show confidence in the product.
Add to that the attitude of the bouncer at the bottom of the stairs and the overly loud music, and you get a "go nearby to Aria for a civilized, delicious meal". -
Review from Brian L.
10/20/2010
Come in here and transport yourself into an NYC lounge. Super urban, super chic, super stuffy, not too too overpriced.
I'm from the northeast, so it was fine for me. Not sure how southerners would really like this place, but Charlotte is a land of transports right?
Come, seem unimpressed, be too cool for school.Listed in: I've Been Here Once - Travels!
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Review from Vonetta Y.
Washington, DC
1/3/2009
This is the sexiest restaurant in Charlotte.
No lies, no exaggerations.
The.
Sexiest.
Restaurant.
In.
Charlotte.
Dim mood lighting, ambient house music, and an American menu that is sure to please.
Even the hostess was hot! But her hotness decreased when she (a) took a phone call before speaking to me and (b) addressed this Russian woman in a long camel coat after said phone call, although she knew I'd been standing there longer. I had to let my City out, stand up to the hussy and say, "I'm sorry, I was here first, thank you." Bloody hell.
We (my mom, my older cousin, and I) were seated in a dark corner, which I thought was brooding and sexy, but my mom and my cousin complained that they couldn't see what they were eating. My scan over the menu revealed options for discriminating tastes, essentially, something for everyone. Prices were EXTREMELY reasonable (then again, this is Charlotte, not DC or New York), ranging from $6 for salads to about $30 for entrees.
I ordered the barbeque chicken pizza, which was niiiiice. The chicken was tender and pleasantly seasoned, and worked well with the savory tomato sauce. The parmesan cheese, which I'm not used to on pizza, was excellent.
My mom and cousin just got the house salad, which was supposed to include all sorts of pomp and circumstance in the form of apples and pecans, etc etc, but when it got to the table, it was really unsavory. My mom's lettuce was brown and the salad didn't have any of the pomp and circumstance. One of my biggest fears is sending something back to the kitchen--for fear of getting a spit or urine surprise--but my mum's got chops. Boy, do these people take pride in their dishes: The executive chef, Klime Kovaceski, made her another salad and brought it out to her himself. Ace service, man. Our waiter was very attentive and had a pleasant NC accent.
And as penance for the unsavory salads, we got dessert on the house. The Chocolate Bomb is choco-lious!!!! A little scoop of chocolate ice cream on the side, plus a drizzle of strawberry and mint sauces.... Heeeeeaven!
We didn't drink because of our religious cousin, but next time mommy and I come to Mez, we're hitting up the wine list, which was quite impressive. There's a book of reserve wines by the bottle, and a very extensive list of by-the-glass options. The cocktail menu was also fabulous, but the prices amazed me, averaging $10 per drink, which is pricey for Charlotte, but this place is poshy enough for it to be worth it.
So go pick up some sexy at Mez. It's more expensive than Charlotte's used to, but it's well worth it, even if it's just to feel poshy for a little bit.Listed in: That Crazy Little Place Called…
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Review from Faith D.
12/17/2009 ROTD 8/9/2010
Pretty classy and a great way to celebrate our anniversary!
They have a private location for dining and we were treated like VIPs. The decor is very modern and upscale.
We spent an hour and a half visiting and dining and never felt rushed. The food was delicious and plentiful. The service was great! The hostess was very friendly and had our table ready when we arrived (reservation was right on). Our server was friendly and helpful in describing different entrees.
You definitely want to dress up when you go here. It's a classy place for a date night or to celebrate something special! -
Review from Stephen K.
3/14/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Mez is trying way too hard. The lighting isn't romantic, it's dark. You can't see anything. The music is ridiculously loud. I know they are trying to do a lounge-thing downstairs, but it ruined the restaurant. You can't hear anything. Having eliminated two of your five senses you'd think they would try to capitalize on the remaining three. Seeing as they are a restaurant, I held out hope that they would at least know how to treat my sense of taste. But alas, the food was downright mediocre. They had a special snapper dish, and it was entirely unremarkable. I couldn't even identify the mashed up peppery "side" that was wedged under my piece of overcooked fish.
Bah. I could write more, but I won't bother. Charlotte can do much better at $60+ per person. Blue, Aquavina, Zink, Sonoma, and Aria are all within two blocks.Listed in: Charlotte restaurants that…
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Review from Mike K.
3/11/2009
Keep in mind that this review was written about a recent visit to the Mez BAR that occurred during early evening hours before the place morphed into a boom boom club. We went at around five and the light coming through the wall of windows lit the whole place up warmly. We ordered food from the bar menu, which was impressive but a bit pricey.
Standouts were the gnocchi, which was really about as good as I've had anywhere, and the Mez black cod, which is prepared in a light and clear miso sauce. The black cod was superb, just fantastic. If I went back I would order the entree version in a second.
Go early, enjoy yourself, and get out before it turns into night at the Roxbury. -
Review from Brad L.
Matthews, NC
8/7/2011
Really happy withs the apps. And next time maybe that's all we will order. Then had lamb shank, which was good. Wife had chicken (what...) it was too dry. Son had lobster with Mac and cheese that was good. Other two kids had burger with fries and Mac and cheese and fries. The fries are delicious!! Nice wine selection. Next time it's for a movie and apps!! Service can do better, maybe a bit too much to handle with people in theater.
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Review from chris s.
Charlotte, NC
8/25/2009
The staff is rude.
The food is so-so. Not worth the price (you're paying for the location).
The atmosphere is cool. But that doesn't make up for the staff's attitude.
I have been a few times and been treated poorly in some way each time, when you're dropping $100 or so on drinks and a movie in one spot I think that it isn't too much to ask that the staff be courteous.
I guess I could get over the food that's half way good if the staff was just nicer. Over the 4 or 5 times that I've been there though the staff has progressively gotten worse. -
Review from Gina M.
New York, NY
4/4/2009
Whoa. The owners of this place definitely built to impress. And impress they did, but not necessarily in a good way.
So, first of all, the place is located in a mall-- a fancy downtown mall, but still a mall. There's a red carpet, a rope, and two bouncers by the entrance at 6 PM on a Thursday night -- and no crowd whatsoever. Needless to say, it was a bit intimidating for two casual diners but we persevered. There's nothing on the first floor so you need to take the escalator up -- an escalator that lights up 10 different colors and takes you through the walls of fuzzy carpet -- funkalicious but yet again, out of place early in the evening when only other visitors you see is a couple of business travelers wearing jeans and sweatshirts. Upstairs, the place is huge, industrial looking with modern decor.
As others have mentioned, you can either eat in the dining room or grab food from the bar and go watch a movie on one of their 5 screens (and yes, I do admit that's a cool idea.) In the restaurant section, the menu is actually pretty decent with a variety of international fusion choices. The Croatian Illegal bread is yummy and their crepes dessert is nice. Prices didn't scare me as I come from the coast.
Bottom line: a pleasant experience but you can tell that the place is trying way too hard and unless they make up for the emptiness with some crazy packed parties on Friday and Saturday nights, I give them a year until the money runs out to operate this gigantic space with expensive fixtures and numerous staff. I will probably be back because the rest of downtown dining options are way more boring than this. -
Review from yeeman n.
2/13/2010
The colorful fluorescent lit escalators really threw me off. What kind of skanky place did my friend tell me to check out?
But when I got upstairs I found an open modern space with a great view of city sky scrapers. I sat myself down at the bar and ordered a few appetizers.
Beef carpacio and tuna tartare - Save your money. When I put raw food in my mouth, I expect fresh flavors and ... god ... why is this so chewy??
Pan seared scallops - Scallops were cooked almost to perfection.
Beet Salad - Superb.
Hmmm... interesting pattern of how food got better as it got simpler.
This place is so confused. It doesn't seem to know what it wants to be. Why are you a restaurant, and a bar/lounge, and a movie theater, and on certain nights, a club also?
Figure it out what you're good at Mez, and then stick to that.
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Review from Carrie M.
Renton, WA
9/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wow- we had some very unique appetizers that were very tasty. The illegal bread was amazing and loved our seafood dishes. Great service too. Super nice, attentive and quick.
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Review from Jess C.
Updated - 6/16/2010 3 photos
I returned for some small eats and drinks.
The cocktail menu has about 10-15 drinks all priced between $8-$11. They also carry a variety of wines and bubblies, including cava's and bruts.
I must not be a champagne connoisseur because the $11 and the $18 champagne all tasted the same to me. I would recommend Mez for their interesting cocktails, specifically the grapefruit infused Juniper Breeze.
Unfortunately they have one port and no white dessert wines.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/26/2010
I feel mixed about this place because there were ups and downs to this place. 3 stars for mostly… Read more »
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Review from Brittany B.
Charlotte, NC
8/4/2010
My family came in town during restraunt week and Mez had the most diverse menu options out of the 4 restraunts we called. The atmosphere is upbeat, sexy and loungy. We had cocktails at the bar while waiting for our table and truly enjoyed the creative selection of cocktails!
We were seated for dinner at a great table with a sweet spunky server. The restrant week menu selection was GREAT! The crab cakes are probably the best I've had in Charlotte so far and the steaks were cooked perfectly. The only thing that left me wanting more was the dessert...could have been better but still a tasty treat.
I would definitely go back...especially for happ hour with the girls!Listed in: Fun Date Spot
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Review from Tim G.
Charlotte, NC
10/1/2010
Mez is the world's definition of a strange place. It's a one stop shop that serves good dinners, movies, and music.
I went there with a group of people, trying to get muffed up. I wore my nice button down (the shirt before the shirt) with some tight jeans and my diesel shoes. I had my hair gelled with the LBD spikes. We strolled up and I was quite impressed with what Mez had to offer. It had a solid atmosphere. People were dancing on the rooftop, getting wasted right under the buildings where 99% of them work.
Great time, can't wait to take my buddies there when they decide to make the trip. Keep it going Mez -
Review from Ennis O.
8/3/2009 1 photo
I've enjoyed Mez several times now both alone and in groups. Each time I've thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, food and service.
It's chic, club-like interior isn't over the top or trying too hard. Just a modern, handsome, dark space with a decent atmosphere.
The menu is an eclectic mix of current trendy items like Mediterranean mezza plates and standard entres. The truffle oil is heavy handed and makes the menu try harder then it needs to, but it's all tasty nonetheless.
The in house movie theater is worth two of these stars with it's plush, oversized seats and love seats. I'm a particular fan of the assigned seating which always wins my favor even if it is a steep $12 per ticket. That's even pricey by my San Francisco standard (I complain about the $10 tickets there).
All in all the four stars are for the consistent delivery of great food, atmosphere, and theater options. -
Review from Richard C.
Scottsdale, AZ
8/12/2009
great place!
The food is oustanding! Highly recommend the organic chicken and corn
