Leah & Louise

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   LauraH

   Charleston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Food was delightful as always. Very knowledgeable and friendly server.
   

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   Iceman

   Charlotte

   25 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall2food3service1ambience3

   Our visit a year ago was so much better than this one. The food was not as good. The service was terrible. Our waitress forgot about us, and we didn’t see her a single time after she brought our drinks out. Luckily, a different waitress came by to help us pay our bill. We weren’t offered a second round of drinks or dessert. Very poor service, especially considering the automatic 23% gratuity added to the bill. I would have given my minimum 15% if O has the choice.
   

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   Verne

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   This was my fourth time enjoying the immaculate experience of Leah and Louise. Coming from culinary education and professional experience, this restaurant has always blown away my expectations. Chef Greg has done something special with him and his wife’s interpretation of a juke joint. Great food, impeccable drinks, and great music. The perfect combination for an enjoyable gastronomic experience.
   

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   CandyJ

   Charlotte

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   The entire experience was amazing. The server was very descriptive and gave the impression that she loves her job. Everything from the drinks to the apps to the entree to the dessert were absolutely fantastic. I also appreciated the heads up and the consideration of the 23% service fee, as servers and kitchen staff are many times under recognized. Absolutely amazing experience. Would do it again and again.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Columbus

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 28, 2023

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   Absolutely loved our experience at Leah and Louise. Staff was passionate and fun. Food was amazing. Will be back for sure.
   

   Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoHey there. Thanks for joining us for dinner, I'm glad that you could see and feel how dedicated our staff is here. We can't wait to see you back :) Cherisse Hayes General Manager
   

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   ccb17

   Charlotte

   27 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on May 28, 2023

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   This was our first visit and it was amazing. Cocktails and Appetizers were perfect to start' the fish entree was so delicious as was the lamb ragu. We each shared and agreed that it would be hard to pick the best as both were fantastic! Next time, we are leaving room for dessert!
   

   Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoYou definitely can't go wrong splitting the Mud Island (blackened catfish) and Walking In Memphis (lamb pasta) with a loved one! Thank you for joining us and I hope next time you bring your second stomach for dessert! aha See you soon. Cherisse Hayes General Manager
   

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   cjjohnson

   Charlotte

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 28, 2023

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   Incredible food, & service! The craft cocktails were also unique and very good. Would highly recommend.
   

   Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoI'm so glad you enjoyed your full experience with us at Leah & Louise. We appreciate you dining with us. Cherisse Hayes General Manager
   

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   PatriciaJ

   St. Louis

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

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   Seth greeted us at the door- he was warm & welcoming. Asia our waitress was pleasant and extremely knowledgeable of the menu! The food was delicious, flavorful, generous portions and the presentation was fabulous! Exceptional dining experience.
   

   Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoPatricia! I'm so glad that you got a warm welcome from one of our newest members to the team, Seth and got taken care of by one of our best servers, Asia. Thank you for dining with us and taking additional time to leave a review. Cherisse Hayes General Manager
   

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   Bskys

   Charlotte

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 26, 2023

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   Absolutely delicious! Collard greens grits, black garlic butter, braised catfish, hangar steak, oh my! The phyllo dessert was beyond delicious and the nuts and fruits cocktail was top 5 that I've ever had. It was busy, so loud, but service was still good.
   

   Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoThank you for joining us and bearing with us as we get busier and louder in the restaurant, lol! It truly sounds like you experienced the highlights of our current Spring menu and I'm so happy to hear that. The Nuts and Fruits cocktail is definitely one of my favorites for the year, that house pistachio liqueur is just chef's kiss! I hope you get to have a few more before we switch our menus up again! Best, Cherisse Hayes General Manager
   

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    Hill

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

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    Our waitress Colleen was very nice, but the hostess could definitely use some help with her attitude and customer service. Unnecessary attitude is never a good thing.  This wasn’t my first time dining there, but unlikely I’ll return given our experience with the hostess.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoHill, Thank you for joining us, I'm glad that you enjoyed your service from Colleen. I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our hostess, please feel free to send further details to me at gm@leahandlouisedotcom Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    Afrika

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

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    Leah and Louise is not simply a restaurant. It’s an experience. The food, the music, the staff … unrivaled.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoAfrika, We are so glad that you appreciate the magnitude of what we try to provide here at Leah & Louise. Thank you for coming out and having a great time with us! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    KatLab

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    Most Southern fare restaurants are really cliche, but Leah and Louise is so innovative! Southern staples combined with a gourmet twist in flavor and presentation. Remarkable!
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoKat, Thank you so much for joining us and for the additional review! We are glad to beat the cliche and just give great food inspired by the Mississippi Foodways. We hope to see you back soon. Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    TiffanyH

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    This was some of the best food I ever had! Highly elevated comfort foods that are familiar and fancy at the same time. And the service was impeccable.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoTiffany, I'm so glad to hear that you call us the best food ever! I will have to let Colleen know how much she impacted your experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    The food and ambiance was great!!!! Really great staff!! Highly recommend the Oyster Tartine and the Lamb!!!
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoThank you so much for joining us, I'm glad that you could enjoy everything while you dined with us! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    Chris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Mixed drinks are impeccable. Food is savory. Good vibe. We will visit again soon.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoChris, Thank you for joining us. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed both our bar and culinary programs. See you back soon! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    BethS

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Fabulous food, friendly professional service. Everyone works as a team to help out. Drink was stellar, everything made here is amazing and so scrumptious! We sat at the community table and it was great.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoBeth, I'm so glad you had the experience we strive to deliver here at Leah & Louise. We have the same great staff and new, exciting food and drink options for when we see you again! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    Kririu8849

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    We are from Charleston and surrounded by amazing food there. Visiting family in Charlotte we had the opportunity to visit Leah and Louise. It is definitely right up there with the best in Charleston or Charlotte. Definitely some of the best service received. You know the staff are well trained and treated well there. Every cocktail and dish was amazing. This is a must visit restaurant. Was seated next to a chef traveling from Chicago and this restaurant was on their must try list. Can’t say enough about how perfect this restaurant is.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded 5 days agoWe are so glad that we can make your must visit list! We appreciate you showing love for our food and service. We hope to see you back soon when you're in Charlotte :) Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    DessireB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was totally amazing !! The comunal table let’s us interact with other couples making it more like a dinner at a family house ..
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 18, 2023Dessire! I'm glad you had a such a good time and could enjoy other diners with your experience as well! Thank you for joining us, Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    Gerald

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    The restaurant food and service was great. The drinks were overpriced for the serving size. My drink glass was very small and filled with one big cube of ice. It looks fancy but it's just a clever way of giving you less. Overall the food was good, but I don't think I will return unless its a very special occasion.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 18, 2023Hey Gerald! Thank you for joining us. I'm glad food and service was great, but I do want to clarify the comment about your drink. It sounds like you had our Ish Don't Stank cocktail that is in fact in a small glass with a large cube--you aren't getting "less," alcohol at all. The cocktail has 2oz of alcohol like the rest of our house cocktails. We thank you for supporting us and considering us for future occasions!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    We had a great time at Leah and Louise! Our server was very knowledgeable about each dish and very friendly. Will be back soon!
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 18, 2023I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with us, thank you for your support and we hope to see you back soon! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    GailD

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    Hospitable, providing fair wages to employees via automatic gratuity, and amazing Southern fusion cuisine. We had a great time and sat at the community table. Plus it is in the center of this very hip community in an old Army warehouse area. overall, we loved it!
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 18, 2023Gail, We love that you appreciate what we're trying to do over here! Thank you for joining us, definitely come see us the next time you're in Camp North End! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    RandiS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    While the service was excellent and the food was good, I do not like the idea of paying the mandatory 23% service fee, in addition to the tradition tip, to help the employer provide better living wages and health benefits to their employees. I have no problems in providing a great tip for great service, but a mandatory 23% additional fee for any party size is ridiculous. The employer is solely responsible for the health care and living wages of their employees, not the customer who is paying very high prices for their food and drinks, as well as a tip. Additionally, if you ask for a condiment such as hot sauce, you have to pay an additional fee. No service or food is worth that!
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 18, 2023Hey Randi, Thank you for dining with us. Our mandatory 23% service charge makes tipping completely optional! I'm sorry to hear that great food and service isn't worth the price for you, however we have determined that taking care of our staff properly results in great experiences for our guests. Thanks again for coming out! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    LS84

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such incredible food, comfy and fun vibe, fantastic people!!!
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 18, 2023Thank you for joining us for dinner. We hope you come back and vibe over good food with us soon! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    Lorriem

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

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    We went to Leah and Louise for my husbands birthday. We had an excellent meal and Abby was a great server. She gave us great service. She was very patient with us and we were new to the menu. We took a lot of her suggestions and everything was delicious. We had the frogs legs, Asparagus soup, the catfish and the cabbage appetizer. The restaurant also had a birthday card at the table when we sat down (a very nice touch). Would definitely go back. The only criticism I had was a 23% gratuity was added to our bill. To us, this is a complete turn off. I can understand adding a gratuity for a large party but there were two of us. We like to tip based on the level of service that we receive. We may have tipped more than 23% but for us it is OUR choice to tip what we think is applicable and did not like that being added without our consent or being told that it would be added when we sat down. Automatically adding a 23% tip to us is presumptuous. Didn't like that at all.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 18, 2023Hey Lorrie, I'm very glad you had a great time dining with us with guidance from one of our longest team members, Abby! Our service charge, 23% charge called the BayHaven pledge is NOT a gratuity, it is a service fee. It is universal to every party size, every order type and will continue to be apart of every concept in the BayHaven Restaurant Group. We have followed our peers here and elsewhere in the country and find that it works best for our model! Thank you for joining us! Cherisse
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great birthday experience. My server was Asia and she was PHENOMENAL! She knew the menu items like the back of her hand and made awesome suggestions! I’m so glad I went! Thx Asia.Thx Leah and Louise!
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 18, 2023I am so glad Asia made your birthday dining experience that much more special! Thank you for choosing to celebrate with us, we hope to see you soon! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    AltrieseC

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

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    The appetizers &drinks are a must. The entrees leave a little to be desired. The repeating to me why the gratuity is automatically included was not a selling point.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 18, 2023Altriese, Thank you for coming out and joining us! I will pass of your notes to the kitchen, so that we can improve! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    JenniferC

    Charlotte

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

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    Overall, the food was very good. However, some components came out colder than others. Also, it took a really long time to get our food.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 18, 2023Hey Jennifer, Thank you for your feedback. Please send me any additional notes on where we can improve on! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of my favorites. Always great food.Kaley (spelling?) was outstanding, personable and attentive. Cannot go wrong with the mussels and cabbage.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 7, 2023I'm so glad you could have a good time hanging out with our bar manager, Kayleigh! Thanks for stopping by. Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

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    Despite having a reservation and the restaurant being at about 70% capacity, we still waited about 25 minutes to be seated. During the wait, the host did not check in on our party, offer us the opportunity to order a drink from the bar, or apologize for the long wait. In fact, it wasn't until I went up to ask what the wait was that there was movement to open up seats for us after 20 minutes of having arrived. Chef Collier has always put out great food, but the front of the house experience severely lacking last night.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023Hey there, First, thank you for taking the time to make a reservation and join us! I am so sorry to hear about your wait and we will take this feedback to re-train on how our staff should handle this situation. Especially with a party size over 2, any number of factors may cause someone's reservation to run a little longer than the time we allot. I can assure you that our host and FOH team took as much dilligence handling your situation. Thank you for your patience and feedback! Cherisse
    

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    drew

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

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    The apps were also the side dishes for the entrees, which really lacks creativity and limits choices. The food was not very good, but the prices were high. Drinks were good. Too bad, but I definitely would not go back or recommend it. Plenty of much better options.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023Hey Drew, We like working with our small curated menu, but totally understand that some guests prefer a larger menu with more options. I'm glad you could enjoy a bit of our cocktail menu! Thank you for joining us and taking additional time to leave us feedback! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    Anonymous

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible food. A can't-miss spot for anyone in Charlotte looking to dine out.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023I'm glad we are a must see on your list! Thank you for joining us and taking time to leave us a review! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    slns

    Denver

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

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    Phenomenal & unusual dishes. Delicious cocktails & friendly servers - recommend!
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 6, 2023Thank you for coming by and trying a few unusual things with us! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    Great experience. Good vibes. Amazing food. Thanks
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023Thank you for choosing to dine with us here at Leah & Louise! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    ELENAF

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    The atmosphere and service was awesome. The food and drinks were the stars of the show! Foodie paradise, everything that came out was next level. The cabbage, Chicken cracklings, blacken catfish, chicken thighs with pâté, and the amazing cornmeal crème brûlée and to top it off the whiskey flight and the nut & fruit drink!!!!! Everything was Devine! Will definitely be back with friends.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023Elena, I'm so glad you could try so many things from our spring menu. The Nuts and Fruits cocktail with Uncle Nearest, Nocino, Pistachio Liqueur and Blackberry is one of my favorite creations from our bar manager Kayleigh. I'm glad you could enjoy something new and a bit of our staple food items. We can't wait to see you back! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    Mike

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    This was my first experience. Seemed the menu was limited but really enjoyed our meals. Abby our server took the time to explain the menu to us to guide us to make what ended up being wonderful choices.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023Mike, I'm glad that you could enjoy our small but mighty menu with the help of Abby. We appreciate you dining with us! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    CasseyM

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    Ordered the catfish and still dreaming about it. Our waitress Abby was great also ordered the throwing hands dessert and it was 10/10
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023Cassey, Thank you for coming out and dining with us. We'll always have the Mud Island for your catfish fix, but i'm glad you could try the Throwing Roses before we switch things up again. Thank you for your feedback, Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, service and bar! Food was so creative, fresh and yummy! I’m going back ASAP
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023A seat at our bar is the best in house if you ask me, craft cocktail knowledge from our bartenders while watching the kitchen action through the window. Thanks for hanging out with us and leaving us a review. See you soon! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    SarahD

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

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    The food was delicious and our server, Asia, was fantastic. She walked us through the entire menu and made great suggestions. Highly recommend and will definitely return.
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023Sarah, Thank you for dining with us. We'll have to be sure that Asia takes great care of you when we see you again! Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    Kebo

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

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    Highly recommend this restaurant! We had the mussels, chicken skins, and cabbage to start and all 3 were amazing. Incredible flavors and creativity with each dish. Shared the lamb ragu entree and so delicious. Ended with the creme brûlée and best I've ever had. Small venue but very charming and service was excellent. 23% fee for employee benefits was new but a growing trend and I appreciate they want to take care of their employees. Total was about $200 (including tip) for the 3 small plates, 1 entree, dessert and 2 drinks so pretty in line for most high quality restaurants. If you can get a reservation you will not be disappointed and this place measures up to the hype!
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023Kebo, Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that you find the value in everything we do. We are glad to be "worth the hype!" Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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    CarolynM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

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    Our server took time to accurately describe dishes and drinks in detail. Our drinks (ish don't stink and red pill) and meals (cabbage, oysters, lamb ragout and creme brulee ) arrived in a timely fashion and were all delicious (wished we had a spoon to finish off the cabbage sauce). We were not hurried out even though the restaurant was busy. Our one thought is the 23% living wage addition should just be included in the menu price rather than adding to the bill. Will definitely come back!!
    

    Leah & LouiseResponded on May 5, 2023Carolyn, It sounds like you could have had anyone of our amazing servers when you dined with us. I'm so glad they could help translate the menu and find something you loved. Thank you for your feedback. Cherisse Hayes General Manager
    

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