Reviews for The Cellar at Duckworth's in Charlotte, NC
We came here while visiting Charlotte for my fiancé’s birthday. Our server Amanda was amazing (seriously, we loved her) and... she knowledgeable about the cocktails, menu and rich history of the restaurant. I had the Paloma and he had the Bitter X, whichcrafted by the head bartender. Both were great. For food we got the oysters, truffle fries and steaks. All were delicious. Thiswas a great choice for a nice dinner; I’d highly recommend this place. Read more
The decor, music, and ambiance take you back to a classy manhattan speak easy vibe. The cocktails are creative and the wine... selection is plentiful. we sat at the bar and the two bar tenders were very friendly attentive! The hostess however was dry,cold, and rude - not the person I would want greeting guests. The food was good but not "life-changing". A little too much saltfor me. But I would go back for the vibe. Read more
The atmosphere and service was great. Thus the stars. Our server Alyssa was great, took care of us well. I came for the food,... and my review goes specifically to the food I ordered. All based on my palate and my eating experience. Appetizer: ordered thechar grilled oyster, it was inviting, plating was nice and good sized portion. My main course was the crispy skin Scottishsalmon. The salmon was cooked nicely, skin was ok crispy, the salmon needs more seasoning, and the lentils did not have theelements to complement the salmon. By then I have already decided to skip dessert. Tasting my family's order of other dishes, Idiscovered that we had similar thoughts on the food. Some are too heavily seasoned, some are light. All in all, we received aclose to Michelin restaurant bill, but not quite the taste. I believe, that the atmosphere and the services, if paired with ahigher standard of food, will be able to elevate the place to a M standard. Hopefully, the kitchen will take this in a good way,and God willing my next visit will be better. FYI I wouldn't be writing this review if the price was not at this level, myexpectation would be different given a lower price point for the menu. Readers if you do not agree with my review, just moveon. Thank you and blessings Read more
This prohibition style speakeasy has a rich history behind it. It was a speakeasy in the prohibition era with a running pharmacy... upstairs to keep it hidden. They still have their beer cellar pictured below. Then it became a jazz club that hosted all thegreats. The staff are really proud of the history and can fill you in on the details. However, the really stand out things aboutthis place are the simple yet delicious food and the unique cocktails. Each cocktail was balanced and perfectly made. The foodwas simply delicious. Would highly recommend the oysters, the truffle fries, and the brussel sprouts. Great selection of craftbeers as well. Highly recommend! Read more
This place has a gigantic list of cocktails and bottled beers. The food was phenomenal and the service was even better. Our... server was able to make wonderful suggestions on cocktails and dishes that he knew we would like, as well as pairing options forthe many bottles in their beer cellar. It was clear that he had a nearly encyclopedic knowledge of everything The Cellar had tooffer and could answer any question. The steak I ordered was cooked to perfection and the candied bacon was a wonderful treat.This isn’t a place to visit if you’re in a hurry - it’s for savoring and taking in the atmosphere. It’s a pricier spot,but worth the money for the fine service and steaks. If you’re looking for something at a lower price point, or to have a morecasual evening, Duckworth’s upstairs is a much better fit. Read more
I don’t give 5 star reviews very often but this one deserves it. I came to this place under the recommendation of a friend and... it lived up to its hype. Drinks were fantastic, and they definitely reflect the brand of this place. We ordered tapas which werequite larger than what we were expecting but we weren’t complaining! Food was great, it was clean, fresh, and tasty. Ourwaiter was also very informative, professional, attentive and friendly. I would definitely come back again and highly recommendto friends. Read more
Top-notch dining experience from the food to the service to the atmosphere. This was our first trip to Charlotte and we’re so... glad we chose to dine at the Cellar. All our food items - charbroiled oysters, tuna tartar, and a KC strip - were prepared andpresented extremely well and were delicious. The char on the steak alone is worth a visit! They offer a decent wine list andhave a cellar with over 350 varieties of bottled beer. Our server, Jordan, was excellent - very attentive and passionate andknowledgeable about the food and the restaurant. Five stars! Read more
5 star experience all the way around! I had a friend in town and we came here for my belated birthday dinner and they did not... disappoint. Often touted as one of the best restaurants in Charlotte, I can absolutely see why. Aesthetic: this place is awhole vibe! Conjuring up all the feelings of a speakeasy because this place actually used to be a speakeasy with very famousartists of the prohibition era frequenting this basement. I absolutely love the vibes down here - dark, moody, vintage - it'sall perfect. And the bar is stunning. Food: I got the bone-in filet and my friend got their fish special and both wereincredible. My steak was cooked to perfection and tender and the Mac and cheese was the perfect accompaniment. I tried myfriend's fish and it was fantastic. They have an extensive cocktail list and it was overwhelming but our server helped me pickout a bourbon- based cocktail that I loved. Service: top notch as one would expect for this experience. Our server wasfriendly, attentive, and offered great suggestions. Very happy with the experience here and well worth the price tag. Thismakes for a great place to celebrate something special or for a romantic, intimate date night. You won't go wrong with the foodor the cocktails - can't wait to go back! Read more