The Grape @ Northlake Mall

Editorial Review

by Contributor at Citysearch

Wine-bar and restaurant features 120 international wines and pairs them with gourmet small plates like cheese, pate and lamb chops.

11/23/06

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by psager at Citysearch

Wine lovers rejoice. This place is FUN and informative. I turned my wife into a wino with just one visit

09/22/06

wine neophytes rejoice!

by corcoranorama at Citysearch

Have you always wanted to learn more about wine but shuttered at the thought of condesending sommeliers and wine snobs? The Grape makes it easy! They'll let you find a wine that you truly enjoy, instead of foisting upon you some plonk based purely on reputation. The ambiance is great and the staff is always pleasant. I will definitely be going back!

09/16/06

Great Chill Place, Great Wine, Great Music

by wmarion at Citysearch

I went on to city search last night to see if there was something new in Charlotte I could take some of my friends that where coming into town and I saw this new place called The Grape. So my friends went to check it out and much to our surprise it was a really cool, chill place. Very relaxing, great ambience, great food, the only problem so we thought at first was that they just served wine. The bartender ask us what type of beer we drank and she matched up perfectly our taste profiles and introduced us to some great tasting wine. Again, I was not sure about this at first, but then the band starting playing, and it was a 70s infused, blues and funk sound and we had the best time. Thanks City Search for letting us know the new and exciting things to do in Charlotte.

• Pros: Thumbs Up. Keep an open mind and try something different. Will be back.

09/14/06

If you want a unique experience and love wine and Great Small-Plate Gourmet Fare this is your Place!

by gmccoy at Citysearch

Great wines, Great food, Great service, the big three what a great experience we had at The Grape tonight. However, we were very surprised that The Grape was not wall to wall customers, and were very surprised the owner(s) had chosen Lake Norman, Huntersville for their 1st location. This is a definitely a South Park concept and I hope it can survive until the area catches up with its splendor. I have lived in the South Park area in Charlotte for 6 years and I am an avid wine lover I have never seen anything like this concept. Its great for couples, a group of people, or even just a quiet night by yourself, too bad I did not think of this. Again, I hope the customers in the area realize what they have just minutes from their homes. I will have no problem making the trip, it's well worth it.

• Pros: A Unique, Special Wine list that will make your mouth water.

09/14/06

Great Place to Let Your Hair down and kick your Shoes Off!

by bmyers1 at Citysearch

Hiding in the back of the new Northlake Mall, The Grape turned out to be a place I just simply lost myself in. I was heading to the movies and was distracted by this patio covered by this purple awning with big grape logos in white. To my surprise it was a wine bar decked out in this posh, purple and green decor. Everything from the crystal chandeliers to the big purple comfortable chairs, to the bathrooms decked out with copper sinks and original art hanging on the walls. Then I was able to do Grape by the Bunches 3 tasters printed out on a memo sheet that I could take notes and then go next door to the Seller and take a bottle home with me retail price. What a great concept, and the food was surprising very good. The best part it was a very comfortable place for me to go to and not worry about some hassles you get from other bars as a lady at the bar by yourself. I will definitely be back and I will tell all my girlfriends about this great place.

• Pros: Simply The Best I have seen in a long time. Great wine, Great Value.

09/11/06

Great Atmosphere, Great Wine, Great Music!

by tboscacci at Citysearch

The food was very good, ambiance beautiful, waitress could have been a little more attentive but they were very busy that night, but all in all a good experience and would go back. Had a great time. Somewhere new to go.

• Pros: Loved It!

09/11/06

Great Wine Dinners, this is your place!!

by mbax at Citysearch

Just recently attended The Grapes wine dinner which is held on the 4th Monday of every month and they showcase different wines or a particular region each month. The wines that they had showcased for August was their Oriel line, which is about 98% exclusive to The Grape and I know for a fact you can not find it anywhere else in Charlotte. Simply delightful!! 4 courses, 5 wines and the best part just $50 a person. Now I know what you are thinking and that is the value, and I can tell you with all the wine dinners that I have attended, for only $50 bucks, I have never received this type of hands on service and an overall great experience. Not to mention the Owner was present and introduced himself, and helped served us all the way through the meal while the wine director presented the wines and explained the different courses of cuisine. I had a Oriel Pinot Credo from California that retailed for $60 a bottle, I also had a Oriel Cab Soluna blend that retailed for $100 a bottle and these are the types of wines you will experience at these wine dinners. I was shocked! I have already signed up for the September Wine Dinner which is their De Venoge Champagne dinner, which currently The Grape is the only place in the United States that you can get this exclusive French champagne. What else can you ask for?

09/07/06

Great Experience!

by wineup at Citysearch

I was actually at a function last night for a Visitors Choice Awards and I first learned of The Grape @ Northlake Mall. They actually won The Visitors Choice Award for "Best Wine List" for 2006 voted on by visitors to the Charlotte area. So I had to check out this new place tonight and can I say I really enjoyed myself. There was a steady crowd but I was very surprised that there were not more people. With anything in Charlotte a new place needs time to catch on and when The Grape does catch on look out. Truly a very hip, cool, fun relaxing place, but of course the best part was the wine. Clearly they are doing something right and the best part I actually had the opportunity to meet the owner, he actually served me because they had a waiter call in sick. Impressive!!! But most importantly the wine was great, the food surprisingly very good. I encourage others to discover this new gem

• Pros: Loved the place, staff eager to help you.

09/06/06

Awesone Wine List!

by agreer1 at Citysearch

Nice change of scenery, something new and hot for charlotte. At first I was a little surprised that it was contected to the mall, because I don't think of the mall and going out in the same thought. However, they have there own seperate entrance and they stay open past mall hours. I thought let's give it a try and WOW I was impressed! Will definitely return. Great Live Jazz & Blues as well. Win-Win combination.

• Pros: Great wine list. Good food. Great atmposphere, Friendly staff