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At Encore Bistro & Bar in Charlotte, it's all about fabulous food in a warm and friendly environment. This contemporary Charlotte bistro serves up delicious fare including fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, pastas, pizza, burgers and more. Located in the Blakeney Shopping Center, Encore Bistro & Bar is committed to serving up quality food using only the freshest ingredients. This Charlotte restaurant is also the perfect place to host a birthday party, anniversary party, rehearsal dinners, business meeting or any other special event. Encore Bistro & Bar will help you create your own menu & make the evening unforgettable. As the neighborhood destination, Encore Bistro & Bar in Charlotte will do everything they can to give you a memorable dining experience. On Friday & Saturday, the kitchen is open late to accommodate late night diners. Please call ahead as reservations are encouraged.
I don't think they are memorable, but for good food at a nice place, it works for me. I've been there both on a date and with a large party, and the service was great both times.
Posted 06/06/09 | Report Abuse
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My family and I go on a regular basis and it's great because the food is good, service is good, and it's suprisingly kid-friendly. I would definitely recommend it for a laid-back family dinner anytime.
Posted 01/04/09 | Report Abuse
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I went with a group of 8 on a Sunday night. The food was very good and the service was good as well.
The only issue was the noise level in the restaurant. With the open kitchen setup they have there can be a considerably din. It was impossible to carry on a conversation with anyone who wasn't sitting either next or directly across.
If Encore would fix this then I would grade them higher than satisfactory.
Posted 05/14/08 | Report Abuse
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Been here many times with my family- always a nice night out--- Great food at a great value- I would recommend highly for a family outing with kids or as an adult evening out- Try the Encore salad!
Posted 01/20/08
after eating at encore several times my family found the food very tasty and presentable. my son and mother love the chicken salad(encore salad) the fries are always fresh as well as the bread with olive oil dip. the service is always good and we will continue to return.
Pros: ambience is good always clean and good service as well as tasty food
Cons: deserts offerings could be more varied
Posted 10/21/07
Considered in the abstract, this restaurant should be terrific. Great location, decent decor, trendy open kitchen, laid-back menu (nothing too trendy), family friendly. In actuality, it just doesn't work. The decor strives for upscale contemporary but just doesn't quite make the mark. Open kitchens are usually decorative. This open kitchen consists of a half height wall separating the diners from a utilitarian and incredibly loud work area lit by blinding flourescent lights. Bring sunglasses and ear plugs in case you're seated within 20' of this space. Sound reverberates and is amplified in the main space. Even one family with a loud child can take the noise level up to full school bus levels.
All of the above would be excusable if the food was good. Unfortunately, the laid-back menu is too laid-back. At $15+ for an entree in this town, I expect a better quality product than pasta a la Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup. Service, however, was good.
Pros: nice serving staff
Cons: everything else
Posted 01/24/07
"Very nice ambiance! I had the opportunity to dine with some executives ..."
