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Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel, Gastonia, NC

Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

4.6
4.6
164 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Welcome to Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel! Located on the ground level of the restored Lawyer's Building, we strive to deliver a balance of Southern classics and soon to be new favorites. Custom cocktails and an adventurous wine list round out the options. Dine in doors beneath a 2 story vaulted ceiling or outdoors on our dreamy canopied patio. Join us where the past meets the present in Downtown Gastonia!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Sat 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (980) 888-1502
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Gastonia
  • Cross street
    Main Ave and MLK Blvd
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 164 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Best Overall

  • Charlotte

    Best Service

  • Charlotte

    Great for brunch

  • Charlotte

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlotte

    American

  • Charlotte

    Best Overall

  • Charlotte

    Best Service

  • Charlotte

    Great for brunch

  • Charlotte

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlotte

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel offers a "hidden gem" experience in downtown Gastonia. Guests rave about its "beautiful setting," "outstanding service," and "delicious food." The chef's creativity shines with unique dishes, and the attentive staff ensures a memorable visit. Perfect for special occasions with "flavorful chef-prepared food" and a welcoming atmosphere.
164 Reviews
  1. Trisha

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time diners and we will return. Excellent experience. Small, intimate setting which was enjoyable!

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  2. Crystal

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Barristers was such a pleasant surprise - everything we ate was delicious! From the whipped goat cheese (which was so yummy, coming from someone who doesn’t normally like goat cheese) to our steak and fish entrees, and finishing out with crème brûlée for dessert, it was all some of the tastiest food we’ve had in awhile. Staff was friendly and attentive - our server had actually memorized my husbands food allergies and everyone made sure we were safe. My only complaint was getting a bit chilly toward the end of the meal, but our seat was right next to the window so made sense the winter chill would eventually hit me a bit. Definitely hope to be back and highly recommend!

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  3. Holly

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit. Very friendly hostess sat us, and we were greeted by a very enthusiastic waitress Kayla! Order was processed right on time! Every dish was timed perfectly and was delicious! We noticed that the manager was interacting with guests and we enjoyed our conversation with him. Very impressed by the staff and the chef!! Looking forward to our next visit.

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  4. Robert

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! Loved the menu choices and the service was fantastic. Will definitely come back!

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  5. Lorelei

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! Customer service was top notch. Calvin (manager) stopped by our table couple of times to make sure all is well and told all activities the restaurant offer. Can’t wait to go back and try other food- it was really good.

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  6. Buddy

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend for a date night experience. Great Atmosphere, food and service.

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  7. Amy

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for restaurant week. Everyone was really friendly, our food was wonderful. We'll be going back

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  8. Wendy

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this charming venue. High ceiling’s made for pleasant ambience and noise level. Food and service exceeded expectations. Last Word cocktail was perfectly crafted.

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  9. Ruth

    Detroit

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We were very disappointed to be seated in the basement when the dining room had plenty of open tables. Had I known we’d be sitting downstairs, I would have chosen a different restaurant.

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  10. Kim

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food menu for new year’s eve and service great.

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Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel is rated 4.6 stars by 164 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

168 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052-2306

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Ave and MLK Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Gastonia
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Sat 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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