Charles Chip Payet

Review of Mickey and Mooch Restaurant

2019-07 Update: OMG y all, after all my years eati...

2019-07 Update: OMG y all, after all my years eating here, somehow I had never tried their Lump Crabcakes, and have I been missing out! Bear in mind, I grew up in Delaware, so I loved Maryland crabcakes growing up. But these? OH.MY.GAWD.THEY.ARE.AMAZING!!! I ll be getting these much more frequently from now on.

Also, I really don t understand how they have a 4-star rating. We ve enjoyed superb restaurants around the US and Europe, and we think very highly of Mickey & Mooch.

One of our favorite Charlotte restaurants! Chef Mickey and his crew have consistently served excellent meals for every course, every visit. Some of my favorites:
- The Colossal Lump Crab appetizer: OMG this can almost be a meal unto itself. Colossal is truly the right description!
- Rare Ahi Tuna: this is AMAZING. Get the Soy Ginger sauce and the Peppercorn coating for a truly mouthwatering meal.
- Steaks: my wife likes them medium rare and I like mine medium, and they do a great job at getting them just right. Only once did they over-cook my wife s, but they were very gracious and immediately cooked her a new one that was spot on.
- Lamb: this is actually for my wife, who is very picky about lamb, and the one time she had it, she said it was terrific.
- Sides: always very generous, not over cooked or dry, and wonderfully seasoned.
- Wines: you will never feel like they short you on a glass of wine, that s for sure! Last time we went, the waiter had to be super careful when bringing our glasses, as they were so full I thought they d spill.

One important note: they are VERY popular and crowded on Fridays and Saturdays, so it is definitely best to make reservations in advance.