Dakotas

09/10/06

Romantic, great staff, tasting menu is beyond imaginative and is wonderful ( albeit can be very sensual ) .

by larrysulzer at Citysearch

I have a female friend of 5 years, whom I had not seen in 4 years, come to Charlotte for 32 hours from 2500 miles away. I have been to Dakota's about 8 thimes for various reasons and have always had good food and good atmosphere. I especialy like being able to DINE, versus eating diner. I wanted the evening to be special because I wanted my friend to know, her recent increased contact and support meant so much to me. I ordered the "Tasting Menu" a fixed price, "chefs choice" multi-course experience, as it is wonderful, and also very romantic.

Nick was our waiter and the service was excellent ,which made the dining experience very special. ( Use this to impess, excite, and cause an incredabliy romatic evening. Do not do this, if you are not wanting to makes a special someone, feel even more special. )

As usual , the food was imaginative , beautifully presented, and wonderful. I'm not sure where my "new level of friendship" will go from here, but I thank Dakota's , Nick & Chris - Owner/chef, who stopped by our table and charmed my friend / date. He remembered that someone else had previously requested that a fried green tomato, be part of the experience, which was actually me a few weeks before.

To quote another famous Chef . this dining experience assited me in viewing my freindship at a a diffent level and to "KICK IT UP A NOTCH " , maybe 2. We are no longer just buddies, to our surprise, and my delight. I will always think fried greens tomatoes , has it all over oysters.

I hope to be able to bring my special friend to Dakota's again. Living 2500 miles ways , it is difficult to know when and if. Next time I may request the whole experience be around fried green tomatoes. If so, Chris will know " They're Back "

Thanks Chris and Nick. I have a smile on face and a warmth in my heart, that should last for weeks and you guys unknowing helped or maybe you sensed it.

• Pros: imaginative food, great waitstaff, warm
• Cons: if you want to go some place to eat- avod this place. This is a place to DINE

06/05/06

BEST KEPT SECRET

by luvdining at Citysearch

Yes, the food does take a little longer, but it is worth the wait. You have to consider how long it takes to cook a thick chicken breast at home. Everything at Dakotas is prepared to order. That means no steam wells,no precooked meat, and freshly sauteed vegetables. You can taste the difference. The service is outstanding and knowledgable as well. As long as you leave addequate time to dine, you will NOT be dissapointed.

• Pros: FOOD, SERVICE

02/17/06

my favorite

by ats1939 at Citysearch

i have been going to dakota's for 6 years. i have never had a bad meal. i can't say that about many restaurants. the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. the person with the bad review sounds to me like he was just in over his head and wanted to be as uglyas he could get away with. the restaurant he described is not the dakota's i or hundreds of satisfied regulars know and love.

• Pros: knoledgeable staff, consistently good