Haymaker - Charlotte

Had a wonderful time and I was our server neva was the biggest. explained the concept and history of the restaurant, made sure that we were aware of the upcoming events and event planning. drinks and eating were delicious.

Haymaker is fantastic! we celebrated a birthday with originally 10 guests and haymaker was able to record our group that grew to 14. the personal was incredibly friendly and attentive. the eating was delicious (it is hard to decide what to order when it all sound amazing)! Many thanks that they helped us create a great night!

We had their two old fashions that were unique and well made. we had the pear salad, fresh pickles and pigeons of salad wraps for small teller. I personally didn't care about the pickles, just spicier than I like. the pear salad and salate wraps and hee excellent. our server lulu was exceptional and attentive. we split the porch big plate which was tender by the bone. in any case recommend.

While the food itself was acceptable (though some weird choices being made in setting the menu), everything else about our dining experience was disappointing. Despite the fact that other tables were available and we made a reservation that specifically noted it was a special occasion, the table that was “reserved” for us was literally pushed up against the water station so we constantly had waitstaff approaching our table in order to get water pitchers. In addition, the ambience was very strange the music was very loud and the lighting was very bright. It was almost like they were going for a “hip art gallery” type vibe but it just came off weird. The food itself was prepared well so kudos to the cooks, but the menu was strange. For example, I ordered a $52 ribeye which was absolutely smothered in capers and frankly seemed like the kind of cut I could buy at a grocery store (i.e., choice and not prime). Perhaps that’s why it was covered by the strong flavor of capers instead of letting the ribeye stand on its own. My wife ordered the fish, which was served bone in and fully intact despite the fact that the waitress specifically said that the head would be removed. This wasn’t an issue for my wife but the fact that the waitstaff doesn’t actually know how their entrees (of which there are only 6 7) are served is not a good sign. While the food itself tasted fine, our final bill was $175 (including tip) for two drinks, about 12 pickled vegetable slices, two entrees, and one dessert. No one should pay $175 for “fine,” especially when nothing else about the restaurant was exceptional or even good.

Excellent food and great place to go before a Panthers game. Service was slow but was on a busy Sunday.