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Address:
2410 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28203

Neighborhood:
Charlotte

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Fran's Filling Station Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://fransfillingstation.com
Email: fran@fransfillingstation.com
Phone: (704) 372-2009
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30pm - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 2:30pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes

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Parking: Private Lot

A word from Fran's Filling Station

Welcome to Fran's Filling Station. I opened this restaurant to fill a void: inexpensive, eclectic dishes designed to satisfy both grazers and hearty eaters in a fun, welcoming and casual environment. My mission is to prepare fresh and carefully crafted food and to serve it in a manner that nurtures… the spirit as well as the body, capturing the essential meaning of hospitality. Happy Eating! -Fran ScibelliContinued

Fran's Filling Station

4.0

61 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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64 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

64 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(47)
fit for foodies(29)
great for lunch(10)

good for groups(9)
kid-friendly(8)
romantic(5)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (64)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I am so in love with the food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I am so in love with the food at Fran's and am reminded each time I go - the service, however, is almost always sub-par. Each time I go, I have a new server, and not new as in new to me but new as in probably their first week working there. Which is fine, but this time I had a group of 8 people. Drinks were forgotten, meals were brought out late, courses were rushed. The total experience wasn't as great as past times but the food made up for it. If you go on a Saturday - you have to get the chicken parm - YUM!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. The waiter was personable, we chatted with Fran, the food was fabulous. We were there for a leisurely birthday dinner and were not rushed at all. We'll go back!"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I had been there for lunch

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I had been there for lunch on before and had a great experience so we gave it a try for dinner. The appetizers were awesome: corn fritters, tater tots and deviled eggs. The entrees were OK, nothing as special as the appetizers. The chicken was dry and needed some sort of sauce, the pork was fine just nothing special. The waiter was OK but it seemed like it was his first night on the job, just a very nervous. I would go back for lunch for sure, not sure that I will go again for dinner."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Special Features: great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food is good, but wait time

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2007

Dined on 03/23/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food is good, but wait time is consistently long--both to be seated and for food to come out. I timed it this visit, and the meal took 25 minutes to appear. Between the wait, the noise and the spotty service (though it was fine this time), it would take a lot for me to return."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

After reading all those reviews

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2010

Dined on 03/16/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"After reading all those reviews about bad service I was a little apprehnsive. We encountered no problems. The service and the food was good. Everybody should definitly try the bacon tots!! We will be back."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was outstanding..service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was outstanding..service was very slow due to Valentines Day (I think) ..owner made up for it."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

While they were experiencing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"While they were experiencing problems with getting food out on time (30-45 minute waits) due to being short staffed in kitchen, the taste of the food itself made up for it!They were kind enough to buy us another round of champagne while we waited.The salads were very good.My friend had the brisket (on Tuesdays) and said it was one of the best he's had in Charlotte.I chose the Meatballs and Creamy Polenta and both were amazing.You have 2 large meatballs in a wonderful sauce and it's served in a crock type bowl straight from the oven!Be sure to ask for the gooey cheese-it takes the dish over the top.The polenta was like none I've ever had: creamy but there was a cheesy tasting factor to it that gave it an edge-just great. Would go again!"

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Slow kitchen, slow service...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is the second time this place failed to wow us. It was hidiously slow. After seating down we had another hour wait (and we waited quite a while to sit down with a reservation) and one of the specials had peas in it that were so dry and hard they weren't good. We rarely saw our server. It's just not worth the effort at least to us. We did try again."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The restaurant is cozy, and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/23/2012

2012

Dined on 01/23/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The restaurant is cozy, and the food is delicious, with some unique choices such as bacon-wrapped tater tots. The caramel sauce in the bread pudding is to die for!"

Dined on 01/23/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Fran's Filling Station is

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/04/2012

2006

Dined on 02/04/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fran's Filling Station is an interesting little spot in a neighborhood strip shopping center. The food is tasty, and Fran is a force of nature. Her staff is not -- and therein lies a problem. Fran checked in with us at the end of the meal, after realizing we had been there for an inordinately long time. She was apologetic and seemed to understand the problems. Let's hope she can make needed changes, as there's a lot to like here if the servers and kitchen can get their act together."