The Dunavant

I Loved everything about this place from the friendly staff (especially the bartender named Iyanna) she was just an awesome spirit. Our Waiter was phenomenal, the atmosphere with the music was perfect, and the venue was well clean. Most importantly, the food was hot, fresh and delicious. I've never in all my years would have guess to put Chicken and Funnel Cake together, but they made a great combination. Their Mimosa Flights were well worth the $20 dollars due the size of the cups and you get to choose 4 flavors, out of 5 flavors they offer for your flight. It will definitely get you feeling good to say the least. The only thing I wasn't too fond about was the automatic gratuity they add on the tickets, 22% to be exact, but it does say that visibility throughout the restaurant (reading is fundamental). But overall definitely a vibe and a place I will like to revisit!

Went here for a special occasion, and had an amazing time! All of the food is top notch, plated well, and very rich. The unlimited truffle fries is an amazing twist on finer dining that I think more places should try! On top of that, the wait staff could not be more friendly and helpful! Definitely recommend for a special occasion!

The food was quite delicious. They, wide selection of food to choose from, that stayed within its theme. The food was well seasoned. They had good cocktails. I can't say anything about their draft because they were out of the one that I wanted to try. I enjoyed the duck fries, the duck leg, and the butternut squash bisque, the blood orange nova bomb, and the peach sparkler. Now as for the price. This is very affordable and it will only be expensive if you make it expensive. The lighting is nice, the food is good and not over priced, this is a good place for a date.

Even though reservations was needed they were able to accommodate our party of 4. The food was really good especially the tunnel cake and chicken! The drinks were amazing and the service was excellent! Great first time experience and it definitely exceeded my expectations!!!

INTRO: The Dunavant is a hidden gem of Charlotte that has one of the most unique combinations of chicken and waffles in North Carolina: the chicken and funnel cake. I highly recommend making a reservation because the chicken and funnel cake is only served during brunch hours on Saturdays. DRINKS: Mimosa flight ($20) - There are 5 flavors available, but we decided to get the grapefruit, pineapple, watermelon, and orange flavors. Honestly, I was not a fan of the mimosas. The drinks were extremely flat and had no carbonation at all. It felt like I was drinking lukewarm juice instead of mimosas. 3/10 ENTREE: Chicken and Funnel Cake ($25) - This is the reason why you should visit the Dunavant. This is the holy grail of all entrees at this restaurant. The chicken was juicy and tender and had a hint of spice that enhanced the overall flavor profile of the chicken. The funnel cake was beautifully deep fried and maintained a nice crispy texture even when it was bathed with the banana foster sauce. There are 3 sauces to choose from that cost an additional $1 or $2. We decided to get the banana foster, which added a subtle fruity and mellow sweetness to balance the savory chicken. There is more than enough food for this dish to be split among 2 people. PLEASE GET THE CHICKEN AND FUNNEL CAKE WHEN YOU GO HERE. 9/10 VENUE: There is plenty of seating available, both inside and outside. There is a full bar located in the center of the restaurant, alongside the back wall. During warm weather, the street-facing wall of the restaurant is opened to create an open atmosphere. PARKING: There is street parking available. DRESS CODE: No dress code but most people were dressed pretty well. WORTH IT? YES for the chicken and funnel cake, not the mimosa flights. (Overall 7/10) Follow @zackaryeats on Instagram and Tiktok to discover more places in NC!