Restaurants near Cedarcrest Park

It is unfortunate that this location is small with a low open ceiling that makes it noisy.

We took our mothers for their birthdays. The service was outstanding. We ate brunch - whoever is the baker, kudos to you! The lemon muffins for the table were delicious. The “bread service” on the menu - Chef’s kiss. The birthday cheesecake- YUM!! Half our table got cheeseburgers and loved them. Our honest feedback/review for the others at the table. For the power bowl - it needed more of everything….the quinoa needed seasoning. The avocado toast was not what we were expecting. Looked to be more of an avocado cream…and was supposed to be served with smoked salmon. It didn’t look to be smoked (at least, not in the traditional sense). These items would not be ordered again. But, we’d definitely go back because of the great service and attentiveness….but would likely get the burger!

Started with drinks at the bar, very good. Enjoyed the cocktail class with Bob Peters, awesome! He is so experienced and dedicated to the craft with a great personality. Did the chef experience after the class, new manager I think Drew Carter. This was 1 star. No menu options, showed the chef would offer us something specific with wine pairing. First course was a side salad with nothing special, cheddar cheese was store bought and flavorless. Also you wouldn’t take the blue cheese dressing with the cheddar cheese. Paired with a run of the mill Chardonnay, ok strike one. Main course turned out to be country fried steak, mashed potatoes with black eye peas and Brussels. This dish was good for what it was, but come on, I can get this at Cracker Barrel. Paired with a Pinot noir, I think beer with country fried steak. Let down. Last course was lava cake, yeah……not. Was room temp so chocolate didn’t flow, disappointed because 30 seconds in the microwave would have made this great. Paired with a white dessert wine, should have been a port for the rich chocolate. We will be back for the cocktail class and off the menu, but will pass on the experience.

Another outstanding meal at Kounter! Our server Evan did a terrific job helping us get out the door when we realized we had to go NOW for an event. The crab dip was delicious, the Brussels sprouts are always amazing, but the star of the show on Friday were the mussels. Don't ignore that delicious broth they're served in! I would gladly repeat the meal every night. I do wish the high top tables were just a smidge bigger. So many dishes, so little room, especially with a bottle of wine and a couple of glasses per person.

Shayne was awesome! My NC Mountain Stuffed Trout was delicious, the lemon ver blanc was amazing with the sweet potatoes, my hibiscus breeze was so good I ordered another. The view was incredible! Beautiful way to begin my birthday celebrations!