131 MAIN Restaurant

We'd been told to go to 131 Main several times and finally made it! From the moment you enter, you know you're going to have a great customer service experience. Being greeted at the door and all the way to your table by servers is the ultimate demo of what the meal will be. For starters, we got the Cast Iron Corn Bread and a half order of the Double Dip. That corn bread, I could order that and do a drive by to pick up once a week. Outs a great thing they're in South Park and not on my way to work. It's perfectly balanced with jack, cheddar and green chilies. The Double Dip is the same. Deliciously paired fire roasted pepper dip, guacamole and salsa that is a perfect starter. I wanted the Cobb salad but wanted steak. I was able to sub the chicken out for the Thai steak and it was delicious. A nice sized portion of steak and salad, fresh and crisp, absolutely delicious. My husband got the Prime Rib sandwich and said he would definitely order again. I look forward to visiting again and again, for the corn bread and to try all of the other items on the menu. Our server was attentive and professional. We had a great time!

I had a hard time deciding on the number here... I wish I could have rated 3.5 stars to be more accurate?Many years ago, I used to go to 131 Main in Blakeney frequently since it was my ex-friend's favorite restaurant. I remember liking the restaurant, but not quite loving it. Anyway, guess I got bored with their foods in that I haven't returned in years. Fast forward to now, and I felt that my husband would like the place, so thought I'd give this newer (?) South Park location a try.The place itself looked quite nice. Usually I prefer high ceilings, but this place with its low ceiling (yet very, very spacious!) had this cool, underground vibe.The thing that was greatly lacking in ambiance was the overhead music was playing so low that you could barely hear it. Yet you could hear every little thing said by folks around us. Somewhat created a crude ambiance...not "nice" at all!Then the menu...surprisingly very small, with only a handful of options. I could be wrong, but I thought they had an extensive menu long time ago? Anyway, they did have a few appetizing items. My husband decided on Rotisserie Chicken, and I got their Blackened Chicken Pasta. We also added this special side of the day, this sweet curry corn. We also tried their Key Lime Pie. Well, we both thought the entrees were good (though I thought my dish was a tad too thick and greasy in its cream sauce?), and the corn was especially delish...but the key lime pie was really, really bad (the only good part was the graham crackers).Some disappointments definitely included the presentation. Basically the foods looked as if they were just slapped unto the plates, with no effort made in presentation. Also, despite the hefty pricing, they didn't even offer complimentary bread. For these reasons, I can't drop 4 stars.BTW, I tried Aperol Spritz for the first time, and absolutely loved it!! This is where I wanted to go up half stars (to a 3.5 rating!).Service was very friendly, and did fine overall. However, the place was so big, the waitresses were hard to spot (vice versa), so just a tad less attentive than it could have been.Just as in the distant past, I liked, but didn't quite love the place and its foods. I remember thinking that it was very similar to Firebirds. We may try the new Firebirds in South Charlotte soon, and see how they compare. Though not blown over, we DID like the foods enough to return. Hopefully next time, the ambiance and presentation improves at least...so I can bump them up to 4 stars.

I went here for a birthday dinner and it was a really pleasant experience. The spot was dimly lit which helped give that expensive vibe, but it wasn't so dark that you couldn't see each other or the menu.Our waitress Kat was absolutely kind and made our experience amazing by being down to earth and funny while giving us GREAT recommendations.We had the smoked salmon appetizer along with the cornbread and let me tell you--that cornbread will change lives. That was the best thing I had while I was there. Followed closely by my main entree: shrimp and grits. If you get this, get the shrimp blackened, it adds so much flavor and will leave your mouth watering.All in all, the only reason I took off 1 star is just because the experience itself wasn't like top notch fancy fancy, but this was still such a cool experience that I would recommend for anyone!

Took my husband here for his birthday and it did not disappoint! Our Server, Kat, was amazing and recommend some appetizers. We decided to try the Smoke Salmon and the Cast Iron Corn Bread. The Smoked Salmon was amazing- if you like medium cooked salmon and the Cast Iron Corn Bread was AMAZING! It had a hint of spice to it yet was sweet. We then got the Maryland Crab Cakes & Southern Shrimp & Grits. My Crab cakes were full of crab so definitely a good choice. My husband's Shrimp & Grits were super flavorful. The ambiance was intimate, business causal wear, efficient, and cozy. Defintely would come back again.

You may need a flashlight to help you view the menu, but the food is worth dining for. The crab cakes are my favorite entree. I love the view of chefs preparing each meal to order. I did not enjoy the Caesar salad, but the fish tacos made up for the hiccup. Service was average, and the women's restroom was clean. I will return again soon...Let's goo!

131 Main was in walking distance from our hotel so we gave it a try. We were not disappointed! 1 of the best meals we've had!! The waitstaff was so on point with their recommendations & the food was just mouthwatering!! You gotta try the cornbread skillet! The ambience inside the restaurant is perfect for a romantic date night!

I am from Maryland but let me tell you this restaurant alone was almost enough to make me wanna relocate to Charlotte! It was a nice restaurant right by my hotel and also right by the mall and plenty of shopping, so the area alone is awesome. Now for the food, each and every single dish we got was delectable, drinks were also good and the dessert was amazing. This spot will now be a staple whenever I come to Charlotte.

Located in Southpark, North Carolina, 131 Main, I was hungry and walking so I ducked in. This spot has a rustic charm ambience with big wood beams and leather booths. I had the Tuna Tartare Tower and Crab Cake Salad. The tuna was grade A tuna and the crab cake was lump crab. Both delicious.What stood out was the impeccable service provided by the knowledgeable hostess, who effortlessly recited the specials from memory. It was impressive.Some more highlights include patio firepits and an open kitchen to watch all the action. Great dining experience.

Celebrated my 30th there last night. Service was great, we were sat on time of reservation, the trainee that introduced did great, and the Chase who took over was great (PS: I manage in hospitality and am very judgey, usually reserving yelp reviews for worst of the worst experiences...)Very appreciative of him sending in my little guys food so he could eat early.We love the tuna stack, and cannot go wrong with the filet MR (always cooked right)! I've been here numerous times, and it's tried and true great food and service, and just overall very modern and inviting, with big booths that feel secluded for your smaller groups.

Food and service were fantastic. Loved it. First place we stopped while we were in town.