dish

hmmm.... saw thisplaceon the food network, and went to check it out. i had the meatloaf and mashed potatoes, which came recommended by the waitress. the meatloaf itself was ok. it didnt blow me away, but it did it's job as a comfort food. the potatoes were a little dissapointing. they were kind of thin (not quite runny) and they threw some skins in there for texture. however, the meatloaf and potatoes were topped with an amazing gravy. i wish they would have brought a bowl of that stuff to dip every bite in. i also got green beans as a side, which were average. i paid about $11 for the plate and drink, which was a little more than i would normally pay for a weekday lunch. overall, i would give them a 6 out of 10. pretty good, but not great.

dish is a very eclecticplacebut when it comes to the food it's a nice balance of your down home comfort with a little twist of modern. our favorites are the classic meatloaf but spiced up a little, the chicken and dumplings are simple but amazing, and what's not to love about every meal coming with a deviled egg and a nice buttery biscuit?!

authentic southern food with a wonderful atmosphere. this is a wonderfulplaceto eat lunch on a saturday afternoon. there is ample parking surrounding the area of plaza and midwood so that will not be an issue.
foodwise, everything was right on target. when i saw collard dip on the menu, i was extremely skeptical, but our friendly waitress told us that it was similar to spinach and artichoke dip so we delved on in. basically, i will go out of my way to say it is probably in my top five favorite appetizers of all time. you get your choice of pita bread or tortilla chips... go with the pita.
for my meal, i went with the black grilled chicken with grits and macaroni and cheese as a side. with all entrees, a deviled egg and biscuit are served as well. the mac and cheese and grits were typical of a good restaurant, except the prices were way more affordable. the deviled eggs tasted amazing with hints of paprika and mustard in the hard boiled egg. the chicken was the highlight by far though. it was topped with a black-eyed pea and corn salsa and really well marinated to where it remained flavorful and moist. the biscuit was also a great surprise with a sweet sugar-like topping on it.
my fiancee went with the grilled pimento cheese sandwich with deviled eggs. i only got to try a taste of the sandwich, but i was amazed with the consistency of the bread and melted cheese throughout it. i mean, there aren't many ways to judge a grilled cheese other than being done right or wrong.
the portions were amazing for dishes that were both under $10. so if you're hungry and want a fresh taste of southern cuisine, thisplaceis one you will want to visit.

comfort. thisplaceis comfort to me. its a simple menu, specials are wonderful and be hungy enough for dessert.


-----05 jun, 2013-----

zuchinni bisque and mashed colliflower. excellent bisque texture with small and larger chunks of.zuchinni; the perfect amount of salt to hold flavours of vegetable and cream together. mashed calliflower is just that, with pepper to taste and served warm.
key lime pie with homemade whipped cream. good and tangy, not too tangy that it leaves a sandpapery, dry feel but still tangy and sweet. it's very balanced. creamy in color and crust holds together well. topped with homemade whipped cream. subtly sweet, soft & wet but not runny. whipped enough to hold a loose shape and delectible on the tongue.


-----06 may, 2013-----

4/24 la terre cab & a book .... 4/24 la terre cab & a book
cajun meatloaf slider
-spice hits immediately but isnt a peppery spice. a lingering spice that doesnt build quickly but stays even throughout. has a spicy sweet ketchup. meatloaf is hearty but not super filling as it is a slider. toped with american cheese and lettuce with pickle on top. i had a creamy mac & cheese.
superb service and this time i sat at the bar and bartender was engaging, laid back but very knowledgeble!

crazy busy but not crazy good. tried thisplaceon a saturday night because it was conveniently close. obviously, it was packed, and parking was a beast. very little wait time though, as it is bigger inside than expected. the music was insanely loud and made it hard to carry on conversation. the clientele was very diverse, which i like because it makes for great people watching while waiting for the food. ordered pimiento dip with chips for appetizer. off brand chips, and the dip cooled way too quickly making for a un-scoopable clump in a bowl. ordered portobello pesto wrap for meal. i know pesto is oil based, but this wrap was swimming in it. good flavor but all the oil made me a bit sick. i am glad to have experienced this restaurant, as i like to try new places, but i most likely will not go back.

thisplaceis so good! chicken and dumplings is the best!

thisplaceis amazing. great home cooked food at super low prices. must try the meatloaf, zuccini bisque, chicken dumplings and bisquits.

i love this place!. this is one of my fav. go to places in charlotte. the food is amazing! the service is always amazing! and it's just a down-home kind ofplacewith a higher end quality with great prices. please give dish a try! oh, and the breakfast is amazing too!

simply put, just really good food. neighborhood gem. the waiting staff is always extremely courteous. its hard not to notice such a diverse group of customers. there are just as many grandparents as there are hs and college kids. chicken & dumplings and the salmon patties leave me speechless every time. greatplaceto go for down home food. they serve a deviled egg and biscuit with every meal, you cant go wrong!!!

where do i start..i was first introduced to dish by being a fan of diners driveins and dives. during a house hunting trip to the charlotte area we tried it out and have been hooked ever since. we have since moved to charlotte and take everyone that visits us here for a great southern comfort food meal. parking is a bit tight but i think that adds to the experience. upon entering we are always greeted by a friendly smile. service is great everytime we have been there. we have tried everything from the greens dip, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese dip, pot roast, chicken and dumplings, chicken fried steak (fabulous!!), my favorite shrimp and grits (outstanding), quesildillas. everything is consistent and delicious every time. to be fair my only complain is that the quesildillas could use more cheese inside. as for the sides, again we have loved them all. my absolute favorite is the squash casserole. don't let the rustic appearance fool you, it's delicious. upon our last vist dish we were deemed regulars and one waitress said she recognized us. made me laugh but it's a greatplaceand i will continue to go as often as i can. once having been there, consider yourself dished!

food is always excellent and fair prices as well. thisplacedeserves the attention.

breakfast on saturday. thisplaceis busy and parking is at a premium. the fried green tomatoes not so good. had a metallic taste. the service was so-so. no refills.
the eggs, gravy, grits were all very good. i will be back.

good country cookin. my wife and i ate here for lunch today. ive passed by thisplacea million times but never went in i had no idea what i was missing. really loved the atmosphere alt 90s rock playing over the speakers. i ordered a country fried steak with a side of chili with a biscuit and mashed potatoes and i cleaned my plates. my wife got the chicken and dumplings and they where some of the best ive had. our server was wonderful and my drink was never empty. we got outta there with only having to pay 26 dollars after the tip and it was worth every penny.

weird, loud, but vastly fun. i've been in charlotte since thisplacewas the frighteningly wonderful ho toy (the only chineseplacein town where there were more customers speaking chinese than english.) and dish strives for a similar odd authenticity.

the almost get it, too! actually the 'home cooking', soul/comfort food things are impressive. but i think that they frankly try to cover a bit too much ground: they could skip the fake southwestern/mexican items and not lose a lot of customers.

what does set this joint (and i use that term affectionately) apart are the small quirks: deviled eggs. decent biscuits, homemade pimento cheese (mine is a bit better but not enough to fight over. and it's a huge pain to make, so i'll let dish do it.)

expect to wait for a table, expect it to be very loud, but you can consistently get some really good (dare i say it?) nouvelle southern food.

what is all the hype about??? this is the only review you need to read!!!. i went to dish with a couple lady friends a while back on a friday night. theplacewas packed! it seemed like they didn't have a large wait staff for the amount of tables in the restaurant. it took forever just to get a waiter over to our table to see us. i started to check to see it i had put on deoderant, but everything checked out a-okay on my end after a quick once over.

i ordered the pot roast with mac & cheese and green beans. it took 45 to an hour for the food to come out. the locals were getting restless if you know what i mean. we were ready to naw on any arm or leg that made its way past our table.

the pot roast was okay, not great, but not bad. the flavor was good, the meat was somewhat tender, but not as tender as you would expect from a pot roast when the meat is slow cooked. i feel i could make a decent pot roast that could give dish a run for their money. the mac n' cheese did not have that thick cheesy texture you are used too from southern mac n' cheese. they use the smaller noodles like you see in the mac n cheese box. the cheese itself was there, but didn't make an impact with the taste buds. you guys had to get this mac n cheese out of the box. the green bean and deviled egg that came with the meal were probably the best part.

the only southern comfort i got out of this meal was when i drank a couple glasses of southern comfort afterwards and resolved with a nice long break to the toilet with a creative loafing magazine. why isn't their an obituary section in cl? it should be located somewhere between the stories on idiot crooks and spicy personals!

...anyways...by the way... dish puts very little alcohol in their mixed drinks...what is with that! the girls i was with were complaining that they weren't getting drunk fast enough and the drinks cost a fortune. where's the alcohol... these broads need to get toasted?

i don't see what all the hype is about thisplacein plaza midwood and neither did the two fine woman i was with.