07/09/09

Wonderful food service and atmosphere, BUT

by Kattywumppus

I had a Desert Peach Martini (EXcellent) the Pork Tenderloin and the Pecan green beans. The pork had super flavor! It was smoked then cooked to a dot of pink & the green beans were crisp and very slightly sweet. But.

I arrived with 3 friends at 6/Weds and the music. was. too. loud. Now, I'm no damned granny, I'm 45 and a dancer. At arrival we couldn't hear each other speak seated at a booth halfway between the bar and kitchen. Guess what it was like at 7:30? Managers, when you create an atmostphere with noise, that established noise forces everyone to speak louder to be heard above the din! Personally, I'm pretty certain you're trying to cover up the kitchen noise. Anyway, we politely told Jodie we were nearly yelling at 7:30 (she was super too) and this was not due to any particular party nearby. She understood but intimated that this was normal rush hour noise.

Idiotic. With each entree costing $19 - $26., why am I also obstructed from doing what I CAME THERE TO DO? Eat and TALK. I loved the food and I would come back; your'e right aroud the corner from me... but I will not scream, dammit so wake up.

• Pros: Food and service
• Cons: Noise, Noise, Noise

05/22/09

very good food

by cp49

Every food item I've ordered there, I've enjoyed- onion rings, buffalo meatloaf, everything. It's very busy so either get there early or be prepared to wait. Unfortunately, they have a problem with their draft beers (at least Miller Lite, Blue Moon & Sam Adams and Coors Light before they dropped it) - there's some kind of bad taste in each one. Bottled beer is fine. Just don't get the draft beer and you'll enjoy it!

• Pros: very good food, enjoyed everything I've had there
• Cons: very busy, draft beer has an odd taste

01/15/09

Firebirds: Superb Burger...Terrible Fries

by nemo100

In my opinion, Firebirds has the best burger in Charlotte. Maybe anywhere. But the key phrase is "in my opinion". It also makes a difference whether cost is an issue or not. I've read reviews that claim Hardees or Backyard Burgers is the best. Well, for the price, yes they beat something like Wendys or McDonalds, but that's a whole different category. (In which case Five Guys takes that prize!). But without considering cost, I have to say that the cheeseburgers I've had at Firebirds are second to none. I can't make one as good on MY OWN grill. For a start, because they grind their own beef, they don't have to conform to those stupid NC regulations that prohibit you having your burger cooked medium rare. But for whatever reason, the end result is superb, and worth the $8.95 . One negative though...their fries, in my opinion are perhaps the WORST I've had...they're those horrible clunky steak-fries. (I almost feel like going in with my own bag of fries from Five Guys!! ) But anyway, considering the ambience, AND the fact that you can enjoy a beer with your burger, Firebird is definitely the King of burgers in the Queen City.