Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails

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   Lisa

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent. Server was great. Ambiance was vibin. Would definitely come back over and over again
   

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   Emma

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Some of the best food I’ve had in Charlotte! Amazing service!!
   

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   Alondra

   Charlotte

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a perfect Valentine's dinner. The prices were fair for a higher-end venue, but the food was outstanding. From the moment we walked in, the rustic, industrial vibe with dim lighting set the perfect mood. We kicked things off with handcrafted cocktails, followed by a lobster bisque appetizer, which immediately proved the restaurant's prices were justified by its flavors. The bisque was a burst of taste, with the lobster seasoned just right, and the soup had a delightful handheld companion. For the main course, I ordered the steak frites, cooked medium rare. It was my first time trying it this way, and it was perfectly pink, not at all bloody, with a beautifully browned exterior. It was well-seasoned, tender, and juicy, paired with crispy, house-made fries. My partner had the seabass, which was cooked perfectly, retaining its natural moisture and flavor, complemented by a sauce. For dessert, we indulged in a rich and light chocolate sponge cake topped with mousse and ice cream—it was indulgent yet easy to enjoy. We left the restaurant feeling satisfyingly full, and as a woman, I didn’t feel bloated, likely due to their commitment to cooking with 100% seed oil. This is one of the few restaurants in Charlotte I hope will stay around for future visits!
   

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   Kiam

   Charlotte

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   It was easy to find, parking was great! The overall ambiance of the restaurant was amazing! The staff were friendly and the food..omg good! The drinks are different if you’re open to trying new things but they have a full bar so you also have the option to order what you want.
   

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   Nikki

   Charlotte

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time for my friend for her birthday!  Great seating view, espresso martinis were amazing 
   

   Lincoln Street Kitchen & CocktailsResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you so much Nikki! We love a good espresso martini and we're glad you enjoyed ours. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Juan

   Charlotte

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent. Loved the variety in cocktails. The food was awesome and the best thing was, that their menu included vegetarian options. We were there with friends that are vegetarian and the fact that they had options for them was really nice. Will definitely go again for another brunch.
   

   Lincoln Street Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on February 5, 2025

   We're so glad you enjoyed your experience, Juan! Thank you for the glowing review and we hope to see you again soon.
   

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   Michael

   Raleigh

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We were very excited to try this place out and sorely disappointed with the outcome. At 8pm on a Saturday they were out of 6-7 things on their menu. The waiter came to see us maybe three times and admitted to having issues with waiters knowing which tables they were servicing. The drinks were also very mid compared to other restaurants in the same ranking space. Wanted to love this place but sadly won’t be back.
   

   Lincoln Street Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on February 5, 2025

   Hi Michael! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. We apologize for the menu items being unavailable—we’re a small restaurant focused on fresh, local ingredients, and occasionally run out during busy nights. We’re actively working to better anticipate demand. We also regret the service lapses you experienced and will be addressing this with our team to improve communication. Lastly, we’re sorry the drinks didn’t meet your expectations. We’d love the chance to make it right and invite you back for a better experience. Please reach out directly to us, and we’ll ensure your next visit exceeds expectations. Megan Guthrie AGM LSKC
   

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   Dawn

   Charlotte

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Recommend some acoustical panels or other acoustical options to absorb the sound when more people are in the restaurant.
   

   Lincoln Street Kitchen & CocktailsResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you so much for the 5 stars, Dawn! We will look into your suggestion, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
   

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   Michael

   Charlotte

   29 reviews

   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails is one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte and I never see it on anyone's "best of" lists for their food which is pretty surprising to me. While their drinks are terrific, and that is probably more broadly known, their food and the presentation is always impressive, from the side dishes to the mains. When plated, the food often look like a work of art and tastes even better than it looks. A couple favorites that you should definitely consider are the shrimp aquachile, the roasted bone marrow, the wagyu, duck breast and the mussels. I'll also add that they do have the best brussels sprouts in CLT, hands down. If you haven't been for dinner, make it a point to give it a try as it's well worth a visit. They have an exceptional brunch as well, if that's more your thing.
   

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   Lincoln Street Kitchen & CocktailsResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you so much for the glowing review! We agree that Chef Ivan's food should be on everyone's radar. We hope you will continue to visit us and experience our menu changes, as Ivan is constantly providing new items as the seasons change.
   

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    Tori

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    Took forever and food had no flavor. Cocktails were good though and inside was pretty.
    

    Lincoln Street Kitchen & CocktailsResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for sharing your feedback! We sincerely apologize for the delay in your food service and for not meeting your expectations with the flavor. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the cocktails and the atmosphere. We truly value your comments and are committed to improving both the speed and taste of our dishes. If you could kindly let me know which dishes you had and any additional details, I’d love to share your feedback with our Chef to ensure we make improvements. I look forward to hearing from you! Megan Guthrie AGM Lincoln Street Kitchen and Cocktails
    

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