Restaurants in Salisbury

“Our family of four came into downtown Salisbury to attend the Nutcracker performance at Catawba College. We do not live locally so we didn't prepare for the demand on local restaurants that evening. Without reservations, we were unable to be seated at two other nearby restaurants. My husband walked into Carpe Vinum and despite having no reservations and a quick timeline (45 minutes) they were able to seat us at the bar. The bartender was very pleasant and accommodating. Through her service and the kitchen's quick response, we enjoyed a wonderful meal and never felt rushed. My daughters loved their espresso martini and aperol spritz. Between the four of us, we enjoyed a grilled wedge salad, a caesar salad, lobster bisque, sliders, tuna bites and fried shrimp. It was all wonderful! Thank you again for a great dinner and the hospitality. We will be back!”

“Went on a Friday night. They had a guy playing live music and an hour wait. The wait was worth it! The food was awesome. My table had the family diner with oysters, clams, corn shrimp, and crablegs as well as the shrimp and grits. Everything was delicious. The atmosphere was really chill. The wait staff was great! We will definitely be back!”

“We ordered take out tonite?The person who took our order over phone was very nice. The girl who brought our food out to car was also very nice. We ordered 6oz sirloin & lobster special, came with 2 sides $19.99. It was delicious! Compliments to the chef & staff!”

“This is a really beautiful restaurant nestled in an older part of town in what was obviously a church. This gives a great experience just for the venue itself. We met our party at the table covered in white linen. Definitely dress up a little. No need for formal wear but don't wear a tee shirt and jeans! Plenty of staff milling about all working to give everyone a good experience. It took a minute for anyone to come back to the table once we had an arrived. Our main waitress was nice and took our drink order. No cold glasses for the beer. This level of restaurant should have this available. This is where space may be an issue due to the old bones of the church. Lots of wine on shelves and on the menu. A fair amount of beer selection and ask, because they had Peroni, but it wasn't on the menu. They brought focaccia bread with olive oil. It was warm and fresh. I had the chicken cutlets, lightly fried over cut potatoes and spinach, with a very good brown sauce with mushrooms. The waitress had told us that the potatoes were mashed, but it didn't matter. The dish was tasty and came out hot. The price point was a little high for chicken, but you're paying for the experience and ambience as well, so not an issue for us. Keep this in mind if the venue is not your thing. My wife had the fresh fettuccini with garlic and mushrooms. The brown sauce was very similar to the one used on the chicken. Tasty but over salted. The other couple also ordered the chicken and enjoyed it and also the ravioli with sausage and broccoli rob with a white sauce. No description on the menu for the sauce. We all ordered the Caesar salad that was made table side. The curious thing was that my wife and I said we'd split the $13 salad and they gave us each a sizable plate from the same mixing bowl. Our friends ordered and didn't specify that they wanted to split the salad and were each charged $13? We all pretty much had the same portions. The salad was good but I had to ask for fresh black pepper. And no anchovies. Got to have them for an authentic Caesar salad. I know most folks don't like them, but at least offer them on the side. Dessert was seen all thru out the meal as it rolled by on a cart. It was a nice presentation and a good selection. Our friend had the crème brûlée cheese cake. Very nice and fresh. Everyone was nice and clean place with pretty good food and top notch ambience. This place would be great for a romantic dinner or special celebration. I'd go back for a second meal if we're near the area. The service was nice but you get a variety of servers and no one really takes on the table themselves and interacts to form that real dining experience. Don't get me wrong everyone was pleasant, but no one really stepped it up. The restaurant was fairly full but not overwhelming.”

“This beautiful winery is a mile from my house and it is one of the best kept secrets in Rowan County. The wine is great and the scenery is to die for. The owners are so gracious and kind too! Definitely give it a try!”

“Food and service was the best I have ever had. This was our first experience at Ivan's and will not be our last. Our server "Tawny B" was the best!! I'm sure the other servers are good as well, but she served us and was amazing.It is kind of pricey but for special occasions it is the place to go!!”

“This is the best place for Italian in the area! They brought out hot fresh bread to the table, I'm gluten free and was never so tempted to just nibble it smelled so good but thankfully my salad came out and that balsamic vingarette was so yummy. I ordered the Pollo picatta with gluten free pasta. . Hands down the best most amazing gluten free pasta I've ever eaten, so delicious when my hubby ordered dessert, I ordered another small bowl of pasta this time with marinara sauce. .I can't even describe how spectacular this gluten free pasta is!!!! Then Chef Santos came over and we tried to convince him to come over to our neck of the woods, but he's so loved here. . I'll just come back!!!!”

“Well first thing I noticed when I got there was a crowded Lobby. But if that happens to you don't sweat it because that crowded Lobby was not that crowded very long because they move people like they are on a conveyor belt and they are very organized and you do not wait long. That's part one. Part 2 is a great atmosphere inside and part 3 is great food with a great Chef cooking it right there in front of you. All in all I would give it 15 Stars if they let me. Go there and try it yourself I don't think you will be disappointed. Heads up it's a lot of food LOL.”

“Great people and beer when your looking for the above average brew and a very welcoming environment, also have a small bar setup to enjoy a beer or cold beverage !!”

“Our 1st time tryn this location everything was on point from food to staff only issue we had party of 9 celebrating bdays sitting arrangement for 9 was very tight other than that everything was ”

“All the way from the greeter to the server were top notch! the ribeye was cooked as I ordered the booth and surrounding atmosphere was as a steakhouse should be. I travel a lot! Coming to an establishment that gives you the service that makes you comfortable is rare! I enjoyed my meal very much. BTW, please bring back the horseradish to the menu.Thank you for a great dining experience.”

“I would like to say I was extremely impressed by the cleanliness of this location. The manager Jessica was so helpful and the way she interacted with my family and myself was such a breath of fresh air. The which’s were delicious. Overall this has been the best experience I have had at this location. New management, new staff was the right choice because it almost feels like a whole new establishment. For anyone who has had a bad experience you should give them another shot. I can guarantee you it will be worth it!”

“We occasionally come to Buffalo Wild Wings since we live in a nearby town and the food is usually good but the service wasn’t always something to brag about. Today, February 2, 2024 though was different. We were served by Kristen, she was spectacular from the moment she introduced herself until we left the table. She was very sweet, friendly and attentive. She regularly checked on us and made sure our orders where correct. Our food was also great so whoever was cooking today (8-9 pm) deserves a shoutout!! The floor was a bit dirty due to other people leaving crumbs behind, but that’s expected when they are busy. We do have to understand that we still have to expect shortages in various public places. The tables were clean and so were the restrooms. The drinks here are always good too! Overall it was a great experience.”