Reviews for Leah & Louise in Charlotte, NC
I've been meaning to check out this spot for a while but it's always been busy. Although there was not a wait when I went, I'd... still recommend you hop on Open Table and make a reservation just to ensure you secure a spot. Make sure you read the fine printon the reservations because there may be a fee if you cancel the reservation within a certain time. Our waitress, Asia, gave usthe rundown of the menu. If you're a person who likes the huge menu at Cheesecake Factory, you won't find that at L&L. They havea small menu. We got two appetizers, two drinks, and our entrees. The River Chips were like pork skins but made of chickenskins. They were well seasoned and the sauce added a sweet contrast. The roll up was a piece of grilled bread loaf. There was agarlic butter with it and it was also very tasty. As for drinks, my companion had the zodiac punch (which was a Leo themeddrink). I had Black Maybe. Both drinks were strong and well made. The entrees were Mud Island, (a catfish dish), and Trust YourGut (a pork belly dish). Mud Island is their most popular dish and everyone was ordering it judging by all of the people we saweating it. I got the Trust Your Gut to be different. I tried my companion's food and the fish was better than the pork. Themusic was most 90s and early 2000s r&b. The vibe works well for the area and ambiance is chill. The look of the place made mefeel like I was sitting in a soul food restaurant in New Orleans. But don't get it twisted, this is fancy food. The gratuity isincluded at 23% which is fine for me because I normally tip 20%. If this is a deterrent for you, then you should order takeout.I'd definitely return to Leah and Louise. It's a really cool spot with great drinks, good food, and a dope atmosphere. Read more
The restaurant was quaint. We sat outside. Our server Asia was awesome and deserves a raise. It was a little pricey for what you... get. But it was good. Our bill for two over 200.00. Can't go every weekend but would go back for special occasion. Read more
We came here for our anniversary dinner last night and had a very tasty evening. The pork belly, catfish, cabbage and chicken... skins were amazing. Everything was fresh and the staff so courteous. The 23% tip keeps the staff taken care of with a livablewage. Can't wait to come back and try more. Read more
Love this place! Had my 2nd visit tonight and it was just as good as the 1st. We ordered the river chips immediately while we... made more decisions. Our server was quick and helpful, was ready to explain any dish. The cocktails are unique and have a goodvariety to please everyone. Their Bayhaven pledge makes sure all members of their team are earning a living wage. It’ssomething many places should consider. Read more
I don't know where to start. The atmosphere alone makes you feel happy. Antique style decor, chill music and laughter. The... service was like no other. You can tell everyone truly enjoys their job here! The food and drinks...just amazing. Everythingwas delicious, not a single complaint. I can not WAIT to go back. Read more
Leah & Lousie is such an interesting place! They have the most creative menu I've ever seen. Nothing on the menu is something... I'd ever tried. It was a bit pricey for me at the time I went, so I just tried oysters. It was my first time and it was a coolexperience. They tasted pretty good! The service was excellent. My server even showed me how to eat my oysters. Next time I'm inCharlotte I will absolutely return to try more exciting foods from their menu. 5/5 for service, atmosphere and the creativemenu! Read more
This was seriously one of the best meals I've ever had. I hesitated to write this review, because I felt like it might sound too... over the top. The cocktails we ordered were fantastic. I had the Black Maybe and my wife had the Nene. The bread we ordered foran appetizer was super light and fluffy, but also crispy on the outside. The chicken skins were tasty, but I definitely couldn'teat as much as they gave us because they're rich. My wife ordered the catfish, which is a menu staple, and it did notdisappoint. I ordered the local fish, which was a black bass, and it was perfectly cooked. They don't have a kids menu at all,but we were able to get my kids to eat some of the rabbit stew, so I'll call that a win. I ended up eating some of theirs and itwas really tasty. The wait staff was very professional and knowledgeable about the menu. It's a really small intimate setting,would be perfect for a date night without the kids. Overall, everything was cooked perfectly and the experience was amazing. Iwould highly recommend Leah & Louise. Read more
Drinks and food were fabulous. Service was warm, friendly and knowledgeable. I love the vibe of the place. Whomever picked the... background music (primarily old school and 90s R&B) had me dancing in my seat as we ate and chatted. From a food perspective,the menu changes frequently because it is farm to table. Highlights of the meal were fried mushrooms with pickled watermelonrinds along with the silky, fluffy grits topped with refreshing pops of cherry tomatoes, and cornbread brioche. The cabbage is astaple on the menu and is a must if you eat pork. It is so delicious because of the gravy. Note, if you only want a meal fromthe appetizer section, you will need to deliberately ask to have it coursed and timed out. We made an assumption that it wouldhappen automatically and we ended up with 5 dishes coming out at the exact same time for a 2-person table. Read more