Soul Gastrolounge—Charlotte, NC {Restaurant Review}

outside soul gastroloungeIt’s been over a month since I hit the town for a gal’s night out, but I broke the dry spell last week with an evening of small plates at Soul Gastrolounge in Plaza Midwood.  Located at the corner of Central and Pecan, Soul occupies the top floor of an old brick walkup.  Outside, you’ll find a mid-sized seating balcony, which offers a prime vantage point for people watching.

The “gastrolounge” concept was new to me, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from Soul.  We arrived around 7pm on a Monday evening, and the place was surprisingly poppin’.  Table seating is pretty limited, so we opted to nab seats at the bar where we were brought glasses of water garnished with slices of cucumber.  It was especially refreshing given how hot it has been in Charlotte lately.

The “lounge” component of the gastrolounge concept was very apparent–much of the restaurant space was occupied with eclectic armchairs and sofas, perfect for conversation but questionable for dining (especially if you’re a messy eater like me).  Besides the décor, I absolutely loved the music selection.  I found myself blurting “I love this song!!” every few minutes.

lounge at soul gastolounge

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