Block & Grinder

Block and Grinder has the best burgers in town! I always add a quail egg to mine! All the sides are fresh and delicious. Beer choice is limits, but the selection is stellar. I’ve only gone do dinner, but I’m sure their lunch is good too.

Best burger in Charlotte and awesome bar. Lake Norman just got a gem in this place @ Langtree. Chef Ben and Chef Ethan rule

Pretty legit!
We went opening night and the service and food were great! The sides were a bit small considering the price — I thought they would be more family size. My burger was cooked very nicely and the pommel frites were tasty as well as portioned well. I also had a side of Brussels that were good (if you don’t like bacon or can’t have pork you may need to ask for some cooked differently). My boyfriend had a strip that was very flavorful. The mashed potatoes were good, but small, and much colder than the rest of the meal. Dessert was something I’d never had before — basically their play on the ice cream sandwich.
We’ll definitely be back!

All in CAPS: BEST! RESTAURANT! IN! CHARLOTTE!
Read again: BEST RESTAURANT IN CHARLOTTE!
I was already a big fan of B&G at Providence Rd. I went for a dinner event prior to opening and I can tell it was one of the best meals we have ever had in life.
The location is a lot larger than the original one, features a larger butcher shop and a CHEF’S TABLE! Chef Ben was absolutely on fire tonight and nailed every single dish. We ordered the duck among other dishes and the duck was so delicious that it out-​beat one we had in Paris.
The restaurant is very well located into the Langtree Shopping center which is by the lake and features incredible views of Lake Norman.
If you come here I would suggest that you order the pork belly, the duck and the bread pudding for dessert. The wine list is quite interesting and I would suggest the Block and Tackle. Absolutely outstanding wine!
Service is also spectacular. We definately needed a good quality restaurant here in this area. We have a few that call themselves «fine dining» but they are nothing but overrated (see my other reviews for these places around here). If you are looking for the best meal of your life, you have come to the right place.

Steak steak steak delicious steak. Great atmosphere for a date night. Cocktails are on point.

I really wasn’t expecting much of Block & Grinder when I was decided to stop by for dinner to be honest, but they really blew me away.
I was a bit early for my dinner date and decided to wait at my table instead of sitting at the bar. When my waiter came around he asked if I’d like to wait before ordering drinks or if I’d like one ahead of time. How considerate. Finally my fellow diner arrived and we got some nifty drink recommendations from our waiter who also happened to be the bar manager. He really knows his stuff and actually made some of the cocktails on the menu! I’ll have to visit and try more sometime.
Libations taken care of we decided to order some foie gras and roasted bone marrow to start with. The foie gras was beautifully presented! The only problem I had with this was that it was a very sweet dish overall with the buttered soldier on the bottom soaking up all that port reduction. Thankfully the charred nature of the foie gras helped tone it down a bit. The bone marrow was a big hit, the luxurious fatty marrow was served with a generous topping of arugula pesto to help cut the richness. While the foie gras had the problem of being too salty this one had the unfortunate problem of being a bit too salty so had to be topped sparingly on our bread though they did an excellent job of tempering the funk that can sometimes be associated with marrow bones.
For the main course I was recommended the rack of lamb with wild ramps and a mushroom farro which I was leaning towards over the short rib. I am glad I did, I loved it! It was nicely presented and when our waiter had heard that I am a big fan of ramps he had asked the kitchen to have some extra ramps added to the dish for me! My lamb was perfectly cooked how I asked for it (medium rare) and in contrast to the appetizers perfectly seasoned. Usually I’ll take a bite then give an opinion. In this instance I just took a bite and smiled enjoying the food. All the flavors in this dish worked well together with the tomato gastrique brightening up the earthiness of the mushroom farro and the ramps’ stringent onion flavors adding complexity to the bites of lamb.
For dessert my dining companion opted for a glass of champagne while I opted out. However our thoughtful waiter brought out some ginger ale in a champagne glass so I didn’t just awkwardly sit there. If I had to judge them solely on their food it would probably be 4 stars however the service here really bumped it up a notch. Thanks for the excellent dinner Block and Grinder!

I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while. Glad I finally came on a pretty quiet Friday evening. My server, Matt, was extremely attentive and gracious. (I think sometimes single diners get overlooked.) I ordered the lamb burger, that he misheard as regular. Upon receipt he practically insisted on making the right thing — I appreciated that!
To drink, I had the gin smash — you should have one too! It was equal parts strong and flavorful. Next, I let my server recommend a nice dry red… he nailed it!
To eat, I had the lamb burger — it was flavorful with feta cheese, and I added bacon. It was a little dry, but I also ordered medium well. Potentially would have been more moist cooked medium.
Overall, I really like this place! I think I may have found a new, perfect work/​hangout spot close to home.

Great service. Their spicy margarita is awesome. Had the fried oysters, pork belly, and burgers. Nice meat selection.

My husband and I came for the Sunday brunch and it was so worth it. The pressed coffee is so great! I had the special which was a frittata and stone ground grits and my husband had the arugula, poached eggs and pork. Then we were too early for a Bloody Mary so we tried the cinnamon rolls. Um wow! Service was fantastic. Parking can be scary but we will definitely be back.

My parents were in town for Easter weekend, but being new (ish) to the area I didn’t know where to take them. I asked around the office and someone suggested The Liberty, but while looking up The Liberty on Unilocal I found Block & Grinder… And I’m so glad I did!
After seeing reviews and pictures on Unilocal we started with the pork belly pancakes. My sister and I are both super picky and we enjoyed these!
Four of the five of us got burgers (two regular and two specials which was elk) and they were fantastic. Very big. My mom got a fried chicken which was fantastic. It’s not your typical, super heavy fried chicken dish. Highly recommend.
Although we were stuffed, we got the ice cream sundae and bread pudding. So good.
As we left my boyfriend turned to me and said, «I think this is the best restaurant we’ve eaten at since moving.» We will definitely be back.

We went to Block & Grinder on Valentine’s Day weekend. We had a reservation, so no problems getting seated. We ordered the pork belly pancakes as our appetizer and they were phenomenal. I’d go back just to have those again. I ordered the special cut and tiger prawns, which I highly recommend if it is ever offered as a special again. I can’t wait to go back and try one of their burgers

Easily entering my top 3 restaurants in Charlotte after just one visit!
Pork Belly, unreal! Had an AMAZING prime NY Strip with bourbon butter jam, PHENOMENAL!

Thanks, but no thanks.
Attended their brunch on a Sunday — service was slow on drinks, food from the kitchen came out on time and looked good, but plates were just put infant of anyone so we all ended up switching to who had what correctly on our own, we were rarely checked on and no water glasses refilled unless we asked (sometimes more than once), when it came time for the bill we waited what seemed like eternity for them to split the bill and return.
Food presentation was good, taste was alright, but i’ve had better.
Best tip about this place: The drinks and mimosas are awfully small for the cost I thought. Also, the entire front has blacked out cover (I’m guess for when it is raining or bad weather — which it was not that day — it was actually quite sunny) making it challenging in finding the actual entrance point.

Quick recap: might be my favorite restaurant in Charlotte. Nothing short of amazing. Phenomenal steak, incredible sides, genuine and knowledgable service.
The pork belly was amazing. Full of flavor and well cooked. The lamb appetizer was also incredible. The filet minion was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. It melted in my mouth. Absolutely the best steak I’ve had anywhere.
Wild mushrooms were full of favor and was enough to share. The same with the mashed potatoes. The fries were good but if I had to recommend a side, stuck with the mushrooms or mashed potatoes.
Got an old fashioned and it was perfectly prepared. If I had any sort of complaint, it would be that this place is too small. I wish they could seat more people bc this place is popular and it’s popular for a reason. Impeccable.

Block and grinder is one of my favorite lunch spots (it’s not crazy busy) in the Costwold area. I’ve never been for dinner. Their burgers are great and they always have a exotic meat to try out (Elk, Bison, Venison, etc.) Get their fries, they won’t disspoint. For lunch it’s a little on the pricey side but the quality of the meats is good.
One of my favorites is the bone marrow side. It’s a heart attack on a plate (it’s basically meat butter) but if you like that sort of thing it’s one of the best (of the few) I’ve had in Charlotte.
The service is attentive, nothing outside of the ordinary but solid.

Farm to table restaurant and butcher shop serving up delicious plates. This has been on my list for a while now, so when my boyfriend brought me here for my birthday dinner I was super excited.
We started off with the Pork belly. It’s crispy, get portion size and delicious. Get it get it! The slaw is paired perfectly on the cornmeal pancake. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
For dinner I had the Hanger steak with sweet fries. It was cooked perfectly per my request and wedge style of fries. My favorite!
Dessert for the birthday girl was Expresso crème brûlée.
I will be back! I must try the deviled eggs with prosciutto and their brunch menu looks fantastic!

One of the Top 5 restaurants in Charlotte, hands down! Maybe even our favorite but it’s just so hard to pick. The pork belly small plate is a must. All of their meats are locally sourced and always perfectly seasoned and cooked. Sides are well thought out and complement the main without fail. I love their wild game specials. Things like venison and boar shine. Great beer and wine selection. Excellent desert. Even their coffee (French press) is to die for!

Have wanted to check this place out for a long time — so glad we did!
We didn’t have a reservation so we sat at the bar — very cordial service, good wine and beer selection. We were quickly seated in the dining room — cool vibe, fairly small, lots of noise but a great view of the kitchen.
We started with three appetizers — deviled eggs, the scallops and an order of the fois gras. All three were good, but the deviled eggs were a step above, with the goat cheese giving them a tart creaminess.
For dinner we had the halibut special with mushroom risotto and the game burger special, kangaroo. Both were excellent — well prepared, generous portions and tasty! Apparently I like kangaroo meat, who knew!
Overall this place is similar to Roosters, which is a very good thing! I look forward to going back again.

This was our first time here but our second attempt trying to eat here. Our first attempt was on a Sunday a couple months ago around 7pm and it was closed, like seriously who closes early on a Sunday?! Only in Charlotte…
Anyhow, finally got to try this place and I really don’t know what the hyped is all about… My boyfriend had an elk burger and I had the hanger steak. The only two things that stood out to us was 1. how salty our meals were… AND to 2. To add cheddar cheese to the burger was $ 3 and bacon another $ 3, really $ 3 for each add on!?! What ever happen to .50 — $ 1.50 add ons? All in $ 24 for a burger plus tax … And I was not a fan of the cornmeal pancakes with the hanger steak… It just didn’t work for me.
But, on the plus side, the service was great. Our server, Matthew was really friendly. And dessert was our favorite part. The peach crisp was pretty yummy!

Had a great experience at Block & Grinder; both the food and service were phenomenal in my first visit here.
The food:
We started with the deviled egg appetizer, which came out as five deviled egg halves. The filling was great — it had a good mustard flavor with a hint of goat cheese that they put in. The prosciutto on top was perfect. It added a little saltiness and meaty flavor to the deviled eggs and was just the right size to add flavor but not overpower.
For my entrée I ordered their beef burger with NY Cheddar medium rare. I thought about trying the game burger of the day (kangaroo) but decided to stick with beef since it was my first time here– definitely thinking of branching out next time. I was very happy to be able to order a burger as rare as I want because most places offer medium at best and even cook that a bit more than they should. Not with Block & Grinder, this burger had a nice pink center. It was super juicy, and it was seasoned well but also maintained great meaty flavor. The patty was just a little smaller than expected but quality over quantity was fine in this case for me.
My girlfriend ordered the pork belly pancakes as her entrée, and they were a pile of pork fat goodness. The pork belly had incredible flavor and was extremely tender, but the pancakes and slaw were great as well. The slaw was sweet but with just a hint of vinegar and the pancakes were soft but didn’t get mushy under all the juices either.
We shared a side of mac & cheese with our entrees as well. No surprise at this point, it was great! The corkscrew noodles were perfectly al dente and the cheese sauce was awesome. It was buttery and really cheesy compared to most restaurants’ mac & cheese, which was great because more cheese always = better. The few breadcrumbs on top were a nice touch as well.
We finished off the meal with the Hot Fudge Sundae. It had salted caramel ice cream, which I enjoyed despite not liking caramel much and came with hot fudge, candied pecans, a cherry, and was served in a bacon bowl. Yes that is correct, they turn bacon into a paste, add some brown sugar and maple syrup or other sweet goodness and bake it into a bowl. The bacon bowl was good, although not my favorite, but the candied pecans were awesome. Very cool and pretty tasty dessert overall.
The service was stellar as well. Our server, Chris, was really knowledgeable about the menu and was even nice enough to point out the favorites on the menu and the items that were less liked. They change their menu every few weeks since they’re farm to table and stop serving things that guests don’t love, which I think is awesome. Our drinks were consistently refilled, and we were checked on constantly but not so much that it was an annoyance or interrupted conversation.
The portions were good, the prices weren’t bad, and both the food and service really blew me away.