Carolina Crossroads Rstrnt-Bar
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In Short
Step from the enormous porch into the graciously appointed lobby and find yourself surrounded by "homey" sophistication: buttery yellow walls, floral chintzes, massive fresh flower arrangements. It's a decorating theme that embodies the restaurant, at once comfy and upscale. Although the portions here are "European petite," the food is quite excellent thanks to the Inn's talented chef, Brian Stapleton. The fine-dining experience begins with an amuse-bouche and ends with chocolate truffles.
User Reviews
midwesterneater
April 24, 2009
Carolina Crossroads has by far the best food in town! My fiance and I have eaten there 3 times now in the past 6 months. Each time, the entire menu has changed. We have never left upset with a meal, and have always been disappointed that our last favorite is no longer there. However, we quickly discover a new favorite. We highly recommend this restaurant. Next time we eat there, I will make sure to give everyone a rundown of our meal and what made it so nice. Our experience has been that the flavors are always well balanced and the food cooked perfectly. The waitstaff is relatively young for such a nice restaurant. As a result, they do not always know what is going on in a dish. In addition, they regularly mispronounce basic fine dining words or leave parts off. For example, amusee bouche became amuzee. I know this is nitpicky and kind of hoity toity, but for the price they charge service should be near perfect and not just good enough. The sommelier is excellent. He has always made good selections that match our meals.
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Anonymous
January 06, 2009
I came for the shrimp and grits and I keep coming back for it, although my arteries may not be able to take it after a while. Decor is very basic and the service from the young-ish staff is sometimes hit or miss depending on how busy they are. It's usually busy when I've been there.
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jes71
May 21, 2006
I spent my first Mother's Day at the Carolina Crossroad's brunch and had the best experience there! First of all, the restaurant is gorgeous. The perfect place for an elegant meal or a really cute bridal luncheon. The buffet was delicious! Well worth the money we spent on it. The buffet had everything you could want on it except for maybe some boiled shrimp. The desserts were really good. I can't wait to have tea there. The service could have been a little bit more attentive, though. I had to ask for our plates to be cleared after they walked past our table a few times. The servers seemed to be more concerned with taking care of the larger tables. All-in-all, it was a great way to spend my first Mother's Day.
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Parking:
The parking areas are gated. Use valet parking, which is free when parking stub is validated.
Save Money:
Smoking is not permitted on the main terrace. Call ahead to request a table on the part of the terrace where smoking is permitted.
The Extras:
The main dining room is for more upscale fare. The bar is more relaxed: this is a great place for a lighter, less-pricey nosh of a great burger or salad.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant is inside the historic Carolina Inn. Check out our users' reviews of the hotel.
Where to Sit:
Terrace dining is available when the weather is nice, pampering diners in a floral retreat of beautiful climbing white roses and lush greenery.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Notable Wine List
