We went to Good Food last night (Tuesday) and we had a wonderful experience! The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, and our server (Derrick) has to be one of the best servers in Charlotte! If he is your server, you will be very well taken care of and will wish you could always experience this kind of service when dining out. We had a lovely bottle of wine (pictured), Korean Beef, Larry’s Buns, Garganelli Pasta, and the Apple Crisp for dessert. I was surprised out how much I liked the pasta. I don’t typically like sausage, but this sausage was VERY good and the pasta is homemade. The sauce was perfect. Overall, it was such a great night! I think a Tuesday night is a good choice because during the weekend they have to be strict about time limits due to high number of reservations. We were able to relax and enjoy on a Tuesday without being overwhelmed with the weekend crowd.
We enjoyed our anniversary dinner, with a very kind server who provided excellent service and recommended a wine that matched my preference well. The garganelli stood out as one of the best pasta dishes in town. If we hadn’t been so ambitious in trying many dishes for the two of us, we would’ve opted for the full size instead of the half. The green curry mussels were also delightful, and because there was a lot of curry sauce left, we felt the need for more naan bread (although we didn’t ask). Do you see the pattern here — carbs rule? ;)
Visited with a colleague while in town for business & it did not disappoint. The ambiance is cozy & inviting. Our server was wonderful & full of helpful suggestions and insights. Our highlights were the Korean beef and the green curry mussels. I will be thinking about these dishes for weeks to come. DIVINE. We also loved that they offered 3 or 6 oz wine pours. Without having to overindulge, we could pair a few small pours of wine with the dishes so beautifully. I would love to see suggested wine pairings on the menu beside each of the small plates. We made some selections as we saw fit & it elevated the experience even more. Good Food is doing good things. Don’t sleep on the chance to eat here!
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We had a great time. The food was amazing. Service was great.
We ordered the following:
French fries: delicious… highly recommend!
Falafel: nothing special, hummus was too chunky, wouldn’t recommend.
Larry’s Buns: delicious! Pork belly was tender and flavorful. Highly recommend.
Local Mushrooms: the mushrooms were well seasoned but the focaccia was stale and dry. Also a hit heavy handed on the scallions and chives. Sunny-side up quail egg was a nice touch.
Garganelli: homemade fennel sausage and tomato sauce was so good! The sausage had a little spicy kick but my 9-year-old still loved it. Highly recommend.
Korean beef: very tender and flavorful. The rice cake appeared to be an afterthought. Would’ve been better if it was hot and crispy.
Scallops: comes with two jumbo scallops, cooked perfectly but the seared could’ve been crispier. Broccoli purée was a nice aesthetic touch on the plate but lacked flavor. The single stalk of broccolini was perfectly grilled and a surprise highlight of this dish.
Just came back from Italy where we had the chance to dine in a Michelin rated restaurant in cinque terre. This place in Charlotte is hands down So Much Better!!! The small dishes, the pasta, all the way tothe affogato. This is a do not miss place in the Charlotte foodie scene!!!
Gracie Maestro and the team!!! Exceptional culinary experience!!!!
Has been consistently one of the best dining experiences in the area for a long time and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
Food is great here but the service really stands on its own as well.
Loved Good Food on Montford in Charlotte. It was packed on a Tuesday night. Loved the space and ambience. Our server Lee was fantastic. He was very attentive and friendly. The food was unbelievable. My only negative is that the portions were a little small. We had so many amazing things. We had the Korean beef, the mussels, the octopus, Larry’s Buns, Brussel sprouts and fries. Everything was delicious. Will definitely go back.
It’s been awhile since we’ve visited the GFOM. Covid messed so much up. We had great trip back. Found small plate options adjusted to different options. We always show up without reservations and pray for patio seat. We’ve always gotten lucky. This time we noticed The Barker Lounge for the first time. I never remember hearing that many dogs while dining. In the future we might have to make real reservations on the inside to dine a bit more peacefully. As always though some of the best dining we seek out.
I could have stayed here for hours. Loved absolutely everything. A friend recommended we eat here years ago. We finally did. We’ll be back.
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True to it's name, the food was good. In fact, some dishes were simply amazing.
What blew me away and left an unforgettable impression were the mussels and this is coming from someone who doesn't particularly like mussels. To start, the mussels were cooked wonderfully and it was presented in a way that was both delicate and bold. But the real star of the show was the sauce. It had such deep and complex flavors but they never once overpowered the mussels. They managed to make a spicy and refreshing sauce that was pleasing to the eyes and taste buds.
The Maitake was good. It wasn't nearly as bold as the mussels, but I really appreciated the way they managed to so masterfully combine flavors.
I was not nearly impressed with the Korean Beef. Not because it wasn't good, but because I felt that the sauce provided was too strong and tended to overpower all the other ingredients.
The salmon was not very good. This is the one dish where I felt that the ingredients were at war with each other. Visually amazing, but lacking in execution.
Overall, I enjoyed my time here and would definitely recommend it.
This place we better than good, it was great! Walk into a dimly lit room with a bar and plenty of tables. We had the chefs counter in the back and got to watch the prep of some of the food. The Brazilian cheese bread is a great pull apart bread and comes with a delicious fog sauce that you will want more of. The charcuterie board had 4 different meats and tasty bread with a strong crunch. The falafel had amazing flavor on top of a bed of hummus. Both the Pork Belly buns and the Korean beef were excellent. I liked the buns more than the beef personally. Finished with the flourless chocolate cake with ice cream and served on top of toffee, which adds texture and a nice sweet and crunchy accent to the desert.
The food was great. Portion sizes are a little small, but the flavor combinations are delightful. Highly recommend
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