Lulu

Food for brunch was decent but waitress was rude. Also, ambiance is a little too close for comfort.

So sorry this wonderful restaurant closed– food was absolutely delicious, besides the outstanding dining experience.
A significant loss to Charlotte!

If you never got a chance to try this place then you definitely missed out. This was an amazing restaurant with great food and solid service. Hopefully the owners will decide to bring Lulu back to the Charlotte restaurant scene in the near future.

Over the years Lulu keeps getting better. The location is in a charming historic home with a small patio surrounded by greenery.
Brunch recently was decadent, sensible portions– not tiny but not plate overflowing.
I had a chance to sample the lamb hash. YES! but $ 18 so maybe yes — is more prudent.
I had a lovely salad with chicken livers and a five minute egg. Overall prices are reasonable for the food variety and quality. There were easily five or six items on the menu that seemed very unique and I struggled with making the right choice ordering. Real life problems you know.
I want to try their famous Lulu burger with fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese.
Like others mentioned the service does not match the food quality but it is not awful — just could be more friendly, efficient and polished to gain a fifth star.

Lulu is quickly becoming a new favorite. I love the atmosphere (the restaurant is located in an old house). So far, my favorites are the Portuguese Mussels and the country Benedict with poached eggs, sausage, fried green tomatoes, and country bread. DELICIOUS.

Lulu is located in a charming renovated house with superior service and a quiet romantic setting.
I bought a LivingSocial deal they had for one appetizer and two entrees. My boyfriend and I split the Lulu plate to start, which could have easily fed four people instead of just the two of us. He ordered the paella which came out fantastic, and I ordered the steak and frites which ended up being a disappointment (far too much fat on the steak and so much extra juice it made a good portion of my fries soggy).
Even though what I ordered wasn’t to my taste everything else was delicious so I am excited to go back to try something else.

Interesting mash-​up of Southern and French cooking (but not Creole), served in an environment as emotionally warm and cozy as someone’s house (which the location was, once upon a time).
Went for brunch and had the Crème Brûlée French Toast, which was excellent and neither as cloying nor as decadent as the name might seem. Others were also very pleased with their selections. The service was both professional and friendly – other places you often get one or the other, but not both – and we weren’t made to feel rushed to leave.
This is a dining choice you won’t regret.

YES! Everything about my recent experience with my boyfriend was a 100%, emphatic YES!
We came down to Charlotte for one night and my boyfriend decided to take me out to a French restaurant for a great meal. He read some reviews, picked Lulu, and the rest of this review is history!
The restaurant has an intimate feel and it is not loud. The wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the food selection. But most importantly, the food is amazing!
We both had steak and they were so perfectly prepared we haven’t stopped talking about them since! We even took pictures of the food (and we usually don’t photograph our food, but it was that good!)
The potato gratin was also wonderful.
I’m having a food-​flashback just writing the review, but I don’t think words can describe the meal — just check this place out and you won’t regret it!

Not too impressed…
Went for Sunday brunch. Did not have to wait to get seated, however, waited 5 minutes after getting seated for the server to come over. Got coffee but it was lukewarm.
Ordered the ham and cheese croissant sandwich. My croissant was hard. Not too impressed overall. Probably won’t be back again.

I went with a friend to have dinner and it was a very pleasant experience. The service was very good, efficient and friendly. We were able to share everything, including the main entrée, the lamb. The lamb was delicious and very abundant, excellent for two people. The salad was good also and was brought to us already in two plates. They chicken pâté okay bit tart.
The house that houses the restaurant is very cute, the only problem is that when it gets halfway full it gets really really loud.

I have mixed feelings about this cozy restaurant.
Its atmosphere is really homey (fitting, being that it resides in a repurposed bungalow.) with beautiful hardwood floors and bright, warm-​colored walls. Also, the food is good. If this review was based on their culinary skills alone, I’d give it at least a 3.5 or 4. My brunch time benedict was good, if a little lacking in complexity or flavor.
So why the 3 stars? Lack of proper table service. The waiter was pretty indifferent to our being there, for starters. When our food arrived, they didn’t check in to see how we liked it. They refilled our coffees and waters regularly, but did so without engaging in any small talk. And at first I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt, chalking it up to being busy. Then I looked around and noticed they were by and large all congregating near the front entry talking amongst themselves.
This is a hard review to write. As I said before, I have mixed feelings. This place could be epic and amazing, if they could just make me feel like I belonged there, and they were happy to have me.
Maybe it was just a bad day. Take my thoughts with a grain of salt, and try it for yourself. The food, at least, is worth the stop.

I think food wise Lulu would be a solid 3.5 but I always think the service is lacking. Long periods of waiting before someone approaches the table, long periods of waiting to get a drink refill, standing at the host stand for a long period of time while the owner (?) stood and watched me while he talked on the phone, even watching other tables who sat after us get their food 1^st.
But the thing is they do have some very enjoyable food. The jambon and gruyère croissant sandwich is delicious, add the egg to make it even more savory. The french onion soup, mimosa salad and the fried calamari, to name a few, are all dishes I have really enjoyed here. Its just I usually know I should not be in any kind of rush if I am going to eat here or have any high expectation of service.

Morning brunch here was not in the plans today, more of a unexpected stop to settle our hunger.
I have to admit pulling into this place gave me that «oh boy another house/​restaurant» feeling. (notice my sarcastic joy) so yes i was a bit skeptical to dine here.
I was very much surprised at how decent the place was inside seeing as how the outside was obscured by trees and even kind of gloomy looking. We were seated immediately and our drink and food order was taken shortly after.
Our food having arrived was beyond what i expected. My girlfriend had the Crème Brulee French toast and I had the Madam Croquet which was exquisite by the way!
Now for the waitress she was friendly and peppy but seemed like a newbie. I had to ask 3 times for a refill on my coffee instead of her offering me for a top off.
All in all i rate the LULU at 4 stars for the cleanliness and look, food quality and the friendly atmosphere!

So, disclaimer, I’ve not even eaten dinner here yet. I’m already impressed though. First off it’s one of the best bar areas in Charlotte. It’s the coziest place I know of and it only seats maybe 10 at max so you could nearly just bring your friends and have the place to yourself.
The one night my girlfriend and I were there we actually scored with a special that for $ 30, you got a meat and cheese plate along with a glass of wine each (might have been more).
The interior is just really dark and inviting and the bar is tucked away very nicely. Be careful parking because if you park at the VFW place you will get towed it seems.

I love love love Lulu! Every time I’ve been lucky enough to dine at Lulu, I’ve left delightfully stuffed. This place hits my big three: service, food and atmosphere.
The service is always great at Lulu. You can tell these servers eat the food, they like the food and they genuinely want you to enjoy your dining experience.
The food is always delicious and always is. The house cut frites are delicious and pair perfectly with well-​seasoned filet or rib eye. My favorite dish at Lulu would have to be ‘The Movie Star’ aka Fried Calamari. This delicious is banging from the ground up! The calamari is seasoned and fried to perfection and the sauce is HEAVENLY. I want to bathe in it. I wanted to dip my steak in it, my fries, my face, anything! That Asian Love sauce is a-​mah-​zing! All of their house-​made aiolis are awesome, too! Do yourself a favor and order one of them with your meal if you get frites.
Lastly, the atmosphere. This place is adorable, cozy and just plain warm. Lulu resides in a small and charming house renovated into a restaurant. The place just feels comfortable. I love the hardwood floors and mustard yellow walls. In the back of the restaurant is a small dim-​lit lounge, perfect for an after OR pre-​dinner drink. OR better yet, ask to share your dessert there.
Overall, I think it’s clear that I love this restaurant. I urge you to add Lulu to your bucket list!

My mom and I stopped in on a Sunday for brunch. What a cute little spot this is! The atmosphere was cozy, and like other Unilocalers said, the tables are close together and some are even awkwardly arranged. We waited quite some time before our waitress stopped by, but once she did, she was knowledgeable and friendly. Unable to decide between so many delicious options, our waitress was able to point me in the direction of my second favorite brunch dish in my entire life (second to the French Toast sandwich in ATL… I die). I ordered the country benedict. One word: DELICIOUS. The flavors were so perfect together. The fried green tomatoes, the jalapeño relish, the poached egg, the country bread! SO so yummy. For my side, I ordered the pimento cheese grits which I wasn’t a fan of, but the taste of the main dish made up for the not so yummy side.
My mom ordered the Crème brûlée french toast, which she said was just ok. Of course I tried it and thought it tasted like just a basic, nothing special french toast.
Finally, the coffee. Warm, robust, and delicious. LULU is definitely worth stopping by for a yummy brunch.

Had brunch here with a friend today. It was my first time at Lulu but I am so glad I crossed this one off of my bucket list.
The restaurant is small and tables are placed close together and it does become a bit loud where it is hard to hear the rest of the people you are with but the food I had was elegantly displayed and it tasted as good as it looked!
Both my friend and I decided to order salads today. I ordered the Composee salad and she ordered the Mimosa salad. I also ordered a side of fresh fruit. My salad had bits of everything in it… peppers, olives, green beens, beets (yum), mixed greens and more with a red wine dijon dressing. The dressing was very light and complemented the salad well.
The mixed fruit was a mixture of strawberries, cantelope, green apples topped with Crème Fraiche and a drizzle of honey. The presentation was picture perfect and it almost looked too good to eat.
Service was good, the staff was friendly. Prices were decent for what you get.
Yes, I am definitely a fan and need to return soon!!!

Flew back into Charlotte last night. Wife had responsibility to choose where we would go for an early dinner. She did GOOD in choosing Lulu.
Located on the ever-​changing Central Ave, this old house is a hidden in plain sight wonder. The interior is simple elegance with linen-​covered tables, two stemmed glasses per place and the casualness of a French bistro.
Menu was simple, but difficult in that there were too many great options from which to choose. Wish I had been hungrier, but we both managed to order.
Wife had their vegetable soup and a special salad. Not crazy about the soup, but loved the salad and, of course, loved the appetizer of fried green tomatoes, one of her favorite munchies.
I took a risk with the duck. I love duck and usually will order it when I find it on menus, but am near always disappointed because chefs just cannot bring themselves to cook it more than a blood red, cold rare center. Uck to me!
Well, the duck was a breast and confit served over delicious mushroom risotto. And the BIG bonus was that I could order the duck breast cooked as I would prefer. I asked for at least medium (inconsideration and not wanting to insult the chef) to a light medium well. AND I GOT IT!
Great flavor and the portion was generous. Also had a house salad which was a great accompaniment to the duck.
A good selection of house wines, a bit pricey at $ 9 a glass, but the zinfandel I had was terrific.
We left happy and will return and recommend Lulu to others.

Brunch on a Saturday at 11am isn’t something that fits into our schedule on the regular, but with our first visit with Lulu being such, I have to say I’m looking to be a regular here. There was hardly a soul around and it was wonderful. Warm, breezy weather with all of the windows open, 80’s music blaring, and hot coffee… Sign me up.
Sported a menagerie of choices for our brunchtacular adventure — Country Benedict, pimiento cheese grits, crème brûlée French toast, Neese’s sausage, and the morning frites. The sides were fantastic. The grits are rich, but not overpoweringly. The frites work wonders on your palate with the mix of peppers and onions.
French Toast reminded me of what I grew up with. Thin cut, easy-​going, not overtly sweet, hot syrup on the side, and powdered sugar. YES.
The Country Benedict. Duuuuuuuuuude. I’ve never been a fan of eggs Benedict, but the hollandaise on top of the perfectly poached egg, on top of a wonderfully buttered/​toasted piece of sourdough (or maybe boulé) worked so well.
Service was impeccable, friendly, and welcoming. Prices are fair for Brunch, and the menu isn’t too expansive. Looking forward to many visits to come.

I am a huge fan of french food. My friends had to drop me at the airport and we only had time for a quick brunch somewhere before I headed back to the west coast.
My friend Unilocaled a few places on the way and found this little place in Plaza Midwood. It is so cute. It is a little house that has been converted into a restaurant with a tiny bar attached.
The décor gets 5 stars.
The crème brûlée french toasts gets 5 stars.
The service gets 4 stars (good, but not great)
The coffee gets only 3 stars unfortunately. If you are going to do a french theme, you need amazing coffee. Amazing coffee. It wasn’t bad, it was just coffee though. They should stock Rooster’s blend. OMG that stuff is good.
But back to Lulu’s —
The Pomme Frites with aioli were awesome.
Portions are big and the crowd was diverse and stylish. I really enjoyed it! Will go back when I have the chance.